Politics
The Bauchi State Network for Civil Society Organisations (BASNEC) says it will partner with media organisations to educate the electorate on the need to eschew votes buying during 2019 general elections.
The Chairman of the network, Mr Garba Jinjiri, told the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) on Wednesday in Bauchi, that radio programmes would be used to awaken the consciousness of residents on electoral process.
“We will partner some radio stations in Bauchi to educate voters on electoral processes.
“This will also make them understand the harm in vote buying and equip them with information on exercising their rights and powers to vote,’’ he said.
He called on the Bauchi State Government to key into the Open Governance Partnership (OGP) of the Federal Government.
According to him, this is to enable participation of Private, Civil Society Organisations and other stakeholders in government activities. (NAN)
– Nov. 28, 2018 @ 16:05 GMT |
Tags: 2019: CSOs Media to educate Bauchi electorate on vote buying
