Nigeria Debate Consortium launches 2027 election debates in Lagos

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: November 1, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Nigeria Debate Consortium launches 2027 election debates in Lagos

The Nigeria Debate Consortium will hold a debate on November 8, 2026, at 7 p.m. for candidates running in the 2027 Lagos State governorship election. The event at The Hub by IALA in Lekki will address transportation, infrastructure, security, housing, education, healthcare, jobs and economic growth. The consortium, made up of Channels Television, TVC News, Punch, TheCable and Vanguard, plans further debates in selected battleground states, followed by a presidential debate and town hall. Candidates will face the same rules, speaking times and moderation standards under principles of fairness, neutrality and editorial independence.

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