PROGRAMME TRAILERTITLE: ISSUES OF THE MOMENT

TOPIC: RE-STRATEGIZING FOR STATES ELECTION.

DATE B/CAST: THURSDAY, 09-04-2015

TIME: 4.30 – 5.30PM

PRODUCER: JOY UBI

PRESENTER: SALEM AKINDELE-ROCK

TRAIL

In less than 48 hours, Nigerians will be trooping out to cast their votes in the 2015 States elections. With the conduct of successful, free, fair and credible elections in the past, the eyes of the international community are on Nigeria. Expectations are high because Nigerians are expecting the forth-coming states election to be ‘a thousand and one’ ameliorated than the just-concluded presidential election.

What has been done to ensure that the election meets the aspirations and anticipations of Nigerians, neighboring countries and the international community? What were the lapses and problem encountered in the just concluded Presidential election? How can we turn those weaknesses to strength in this forth-coming states election? These will be the focus today on the programme, ‘Issues of the Moment’

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PROGRAMMETITLE: ISSUES OF THE MOMENT

TOPIC: RE-STRATEGIZING FOR STATES ELECTION.

DATE B/CAST: THURSDAY, 09-04-2015

TIME: 4.30 – 5.30PM

PRODUCER: JOY UBI

PRESENTER: SALEM AKINDELE-ROCK

SIG. TUNE: Play for 30 secs and fade Under-Voice.

ANCHOR: : Welcome to “Issues of the Moment, the programme that places in your hands the resources needed, to help you make informed decisions that can effect a turn-around in your individual life as well as the country. “Issues of the Moment” is a platform for mutual exchange of ideas on issues of national importance. My name is …………………......................SIG. TUNE.........Play for 30 secs and fade off.

ANCHOR: The 2015 Presidential and national assembly elections which is the 5th quadrennial election since the end of military rule in 1999 has come and gone. However, it was not devoid of notable flaws which many also believe were capable of affecting the forth-coming States elections if not tackled. In about 48hours from now, the great people of Nigeria will be going to the polls to exercise their franchise in the state elections. What can Nigerians do to prevent Electoral violence in the forth-coming Election? What are the

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pitfalls and lapses of the March 28, presidential election? How can we leap over them in this April 11, 2015 states election? What is INEC doing to reduce the high rate of rejected votes that characterized the just concluded Presidential elections? The late arrival of electoral materials, malfunctioning of Card Readers, none availability of electoral materials; overcrowding in polling units, and voting throughout the night which exposed the voters to a high level of risk, how ready are we to leap above these hitches and strategize for the forth-coming States elections? These and more are some of the questions we will be finding answers to on this edition of ‘Issues of the Moment’. Our guests this evening are: …………………………………………….…………………………………………….Gentlemen, welcome to the programme.

In the course of the programme, we’ll be opening the lines so that you our esteemed listener can be a part of this all-important discussion, but for now let’s go over to our guests for the business of the day.

QUESTIONS

1. What responsibilities do you think the voters are saddled with in order to have a smooth voting process?

2. What areas should INEC improve on for the forthcoming polls?

3. How can we ensure a free, fair and credible election?

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4. What will be done to ensure low or no cases of election cancelations and invalid votes?

5. INEC office was hacked on the day of presidential election, what steps have been or will be taken to prevent such?

6. Voting was extended to the next day due to technical problem with Electronic Carded Reader and thereby exposing voters to risk of the night. What step is INEC taken to prevent such?

PRESENTER: Okay, let’s feel the pulse of some Nigerians on this Issue. Ugochukwu Osuji has interviewed some Nigerians on what their expectations are for this States Election. Here are their responses.

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Voice 1: ….. Elections should not start late or run into the

night.

Voice 2: ….. That INEC improves the Card reader, Voters

sensitisation.

Voice 3: ….. Room for improvement in the forth-coming

election.

Voice 4: ….. Not expecting 100% grade, but at least, the

best.

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Voice 5: ….. Anyone that has the mind of violence should refrain

from it.

Voice 6: ….. Expects a tighter security and there will be no

violence.

Voice 7: ….. INEC should make should the materials are

ready

Voice 8: ….. Nigerians should not loose head for any

Politician’s sake.

Voice 9: ….. Lack of warfare for Corp members that were

used.

Voice 10: … The President couldn’t be accredited with the

Card Reader

PRESENTER: Those were the voices of some Nigerians (to guests in the studio). How would you respond to the comments?

ANCHOR: The programme is “Issues of the Moment” and it is coming to you from the Network Service of Radio Nigeria. The topic is “ENSURING A VIOLENCE FREE ELECTION” It’s now time to throw the lines open, just for you. The numbers to dial are: 0818-075-8276, 0810-126-9169, 0807-622-6771

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Take calls. Continue with questions.

7. Over the past few days there has been pockets of threats scattered all over the place and tension between party faithful’s. What are the responsibilities of political parties in this regard to ensure a peaceful pre and post-election atmosphere?

8. At this stage, what do Nigerians expect from this Elections?

ANCHOR: And this is where we wrap it up today on “Issues of the Moment”. You can send your comments and suggestions to us through the E-mail, issuesofthemoment@gmail.com

The Studio Manager has been ..........................................Ugochukwu Osuji is the Assistant Producer. On behalf of my Producer, JOY UBI, I am Salem Akindele-Rock, urging you to be the change you want to see. Speak with your vote and say NO to violence before, during and after the elections. Still on the Network Service, we bring you NAFDAC AND YOUR HEALTH.

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