Media Consortium Sets Nov 8 For Lagos Governorship Debate, Presidential Townhall To Follow
The Nigeria Debate Consortium, comprising Channels Television, TVC News, Punch Newspaper, The Cable and Vanguard Newspaper, will open the series of debate for the 2027 election season with Lagos governorship debate and will end with presidential debate/townhall.
Among the major contenders for the Lagos governorship seat are Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Funso Doherty of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
The debate will hold on Sunday, November 8, at 7:00 p.m. at The Hub by IALA, House of His Glory, Plot 18, Providence Road, beside Keystone Bank, Marwa, Lekki, Lagos State.
In a statement announcing the event, the organisers said the initiative will provide a credible, non-partisan platform for participating governorship candidates to present their agendas, defend their policy choices and respond to questions on the issues that matter most to Lagos residents.
The organisers said the debate reflects the media’s responsibility to inform the electorate and strengthen democratic accountability.
“Voters deserve more than campaign promises; they deserve clear answers, credible plans and an opportunity to assess those seeking their mandate. This debate will place issues, ideas and the future of Lagos at the centre of the electoral conversation. Our responsibility is to help citizens make informed choices based on what candidates propose and how convincingly they demonstrate their capacity to deliver”, said the organisers.
They emphasised the importance of issue-based engagement in the democratic process, saying “A governorship debate is an opportunity for candidates to move beyond political rhetoric and demonstrate the substance of their vision for Lagos.
“Citizens need to understand not only what candidates promise, but how they intend to deliver. By creating a fair platform for this engagement, we are helping to promote accountability and a more informed electorate.”
The Consortium said the debate would adhere to established professional standards, with fairness, neutrality, equal opportunity and editorial independence as guiding principles. All participating candidates will be subject to the same rules, speaking times and moderation standards.
