Revealed! Why INEC Chairman Yakubu, Obi, Kwankwaso are travelling to the UK

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC)  Prof. Mahmood Yakubu,  Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) counterpart Rabiu Kwankwaso will be jetting out to the United Kingdom next week.

The three of them have been booked to speak at the  Chatham House over important issues on the forthcoming 2023 general elections in the country.

However, they will appear before the house on separate days to address it.

The think tank group said the event is part of a series examining the general polls and political developments.

Obi, a former Anambra governor, will on January 16 discuss his vision for policy and governance reforms in Nigeria.

He will also speak on priorities for tackling insecurity and corruption, and measures to promote social and political mobility for citizens.

Yakubu will on January 17 provide insights to preparations and priorities for ensuring electoral integrity and inclusivity.

The electoral chief will also discuss challenges and plans for the conduct of the elections, security and the use of new technological systems.

The Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) and Biometric Voter Accountability System (BVAS) were deployed for the Anambra, Ekiti and Osun governorship polls.

However, Kwankwaso will on January 18 discuss his policy ideas for improving systems and services in Nigeria.

The ex-Kano governor will speak on the country’s education sector and the wider priorities for ensuring secure and inclusive service delivery.