Sanwo-Olu, Gbenga Daniel to discuss 2027 elections at Freedom Online’s lecture
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos; Lai Mohammed, former minister of information and culture; and Gbenga Daniel, ex-governor of Ogun, will join other speakers to discuss the 2027 elections at the seventh annual lecture of Freedom Online newspaper.
In a statement, Gabriel Akinadewo, managing director/editor-in-chief of Freedom Online, said the event, which will be held on September 3 in Lagos, will focus on challenges facing the Nigerian economy and insecurity, particularly as they relate to the upcoming general election.
Akinadewo said insecurity has become a major threat to the country and could undermine Nigeria’s political, economic and social development.
“What does the future hold for Nigeria after the 2027 general elections? How will the election be conducted in a way that will be acceptable to all? Will the outcome lay a solid foundation for the country’s future? We believe the actions of politicians, security agents, and INEC officials before, during, and after the election will, one way or another, decide the fate of more than 200 million Nigerians in this geographical space,” the statement reads.
Obviously, insecurity, part of which is thuggery during elections, leads to poverty, underdevelopment and other social vices. Nigeria’s political, economic and social fabric is disintegrating because of this time bomb, and the outcome of the election will go a long way to decide Nigeria’s future in global affairs.”
Sanwo-Olu will serve as the special guest speaker, while Mohammed will chair the event and Daniel will be the special guest of honour.
Eze Anaba, president of the Nigerian Guild of Editors and editor of Vanguard, is the chief host.