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#WatchingTheVote Hour

By Yiaga Africa

#WatchingTheVote Hour is a citizens engagement Radio Programme on elections produced by Yiaga Africa. WTV Hour provides a platform for citizens to engage election stakeholders on radio, raise critical concerns relating to Nigeria's election and make recommendations.
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#WatchingTheVote Hour 1 : Yiaga Africa's Plan for Anambra Governorship Election 2021

#WatchingTheVote Hour Aug 25, 2021

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Engaging Citizens on Infectious Diseases and Public Health Emergency Bills - EP2

Engaging Citizens on Infectious Diseases and Public Health Emergency Bills - EP2

Engaging Citizens on Infectious Diseases and Public Health Emergency Bills - EP2

Apr 06, 202317:37
Engaging Citizens on the Infectious Diseases Bill

Engaging Citizens on the Infectious Diseases Bill

This episode of our podcast highlights issues around infectious diseases bill and need for citizens engagement for better understanding.

Apr 06, 202317:04
#WatchingTheVote Hour EP 9 : Yiaga Africa Election Observation Deployment plan for #NigeriaDecides

#WatchingTheVote Hour EP 9 : Yiaga Africa Election Observation Deployment plan for #NigeriaDecides

Yiaga Africa Election Observation Deployment plan for #NigeriaDecides
Mar 07, 202348:33
#WatchingTheVote Hour EP 7 : Mock Accreditation and Emerging Concerns

#WatchingTheVote Hour EP 7 : Mock Accreditation and Emerging Concerns

This episode discusses the findings from the mock accreditation exercise and other pre-election concerns ahead of #NigeriaDecides2023
Mar 07, 202346:14
#WatchingTheVote Hour EP 8 : Addressing security Challenges ahead of 2023 elections

#WatchingTheVote Hour EP 8 : Addressing security Challenges ahead of 2023 elections

Episode 8 dissects security challenges and recommendations ahead of the 2023 Presidential elections
Feb 15, 202347:15
#WatchingTheVote Hour Episode 6 : Addressing Challenge of Vote buying in 2023 elections

#WatchingTheVote Hour Episode 6 : Addressing Challenge of Vote buying in 2023 elections

#WatchingTheVote Hour Episode 6 : Addressing Challenge of Vote buying in 2023 elections
Jan 31, 202350:02
#WatchingTheVote Episode 5 : Understanding Key provisions of Electoral act 2022

#WatchingTheVote Episode 5 : Understanding Key provisions of Electoral act 2022

This episode of WTV hour dissects key provisions of the electoral act and how it impacts the conduct of the 2023 elections.
Jan 24, 202348:53
#WatchingTheVote Hour Episode 4 : 2023 Election and Challenges of Women Participation

#WatchingTheVote Hour Episode 4 : 2023 Election and Challenges of Women Participation

#WatchingTheVote Hour Episode 4 : 2023 Election and Challenges of Women Participation
Jan 17, 202339:45
#WatchingTheVote Hour Episode 3: Addressing PVC Collection Challenges

#WatchingTheVote Hour Episode 3: Addressing PVC Collection Challenges

Today's episode of WTV HOUR provides a platform for interface between Nigerians and INEC on challenges of PVC collection nationwide.
Jan 10, 202342:60
#WatchingTheVote hour Episode 2 : Pre-election environment and emerging concerns

#WatchingTheVote hour Episode 2 : Pre-election environment and emerging concerns

This episode of WTV Hour raises emerging concerns that needs to be addressed ahead of the 2023 General elections.
Jan 03, 202351:56
Episode 1 : Yiaga Africa #WatchingTheVote election observation deployment plan for 2023 election.

Episode 1 : Yiaga Africa #WatchingTheVote election observation deployment plan for 2023 election.

Episode 1 : Yiaga Africa #WatchingTheVote election observation deployment plan for 2023 election.
Dec 20, 202251:19
#OsunDecides2022 : Yiaga Africa’s #WatchingTheVote election observation findings

#OsunDecides2022 : Yiaga Africa’s #WatchingTheVote election observation findings

Yiaga Africa discusses its election observation findings for the Osun Governorship Election.
Jul 20, 202251:06
#OsunDecides2022 : Yiaga Africa shares election observation deployment plan.

#OsunDecides2022 : Yiaga Africa shares election observation deployment plan.

Ahead of the Osun State Governorship Election, Yiaga Africa’s Program Manager, Paul James shares the Parallel Vote Tabulation election observation deployment plan for the Osun Governorship Election. #WatchingTheVote
Jul 14, 202258:49
#OsunDecides2022 : Police and NSCDC discuss plans for Osun state governorship election security.

#OsunDecides2022 : Police and NSCDC discuss plans for Osun state governorship election security.

#OsunDecides2022 : Police and NSCDC discuss plans for Osun state governorship election security. #WatchingTheVote
Jul 13, 202252:34
EkitiDecides2022 : Yiaga Africa's #WatchingTheVote election observation findings

EkitiDecides2022 : Yiaga Africa's #WatchingTheVote election observation findings

Yiaga Africa’s #WatchingTheVote shares its Parallel Vote Tabulation election observation findings for the Ekiti Governorship Election.
Jun 23, 202250:56
#EkitiDecides2022 : Yiaga Africa Election observation deployment plan

#EkitiDecides2022 : Yiaga Africa Election observation deployment plan

Yiaga Africa’s Director of Programs, Cynthia Mbamalu shares Yiaga Africa’s election observation deployment plan while urging citizens to get ready with their PVCs to vote.
Jun 17, 202258:60
Issue-based campaigns and peaceful participation

Issue-based campaigns and peaceful participation

Issue-based campaigns and peaceful participation.
Jun 13, 202259:58
INEC preparations and readiness for the Ekiti State Governorship Election.

INEC preparations and readiness for the Ekiti State Governorship Election.

Episode 7 of #WatchingTheVote Hour discusses INEC readiness for the Ekiti State Governorship Election while responding to questions around PVC collection.
Jun 08, 202201:01:33
#EkitiDecides2022 : Discussion on Election Security

#EkitiDecides2022 : Discussion on Election Security

#WatchingTheVote Hour hosted PRO of Nigerian Police Force and and NSCDC to discuss election security and plans ahead of the Ekiti State Governorship Election.
Jun 02, 202259:53
#OsunDecides2022: Participation of Women, Youth and People With Disabilities in Electoral Process

#OsunDecides2022: Participation of Women, Youth and People With Disabilities in Electoral Process

#OsunDecides2022: Participation of Women, Youth and People With Disabilities in Electoral Process. Representatives of Stop Violence Against Women in Politics, Vote Not Fight and Joint Association of People With Disabilities share challenges and recommendations ahead of the Osun State Governorship Election.
Jun 01, 202201:00:00
Ekiti 2022 : Issue Based Campaign and peaceful participation

Ekiti 2022 : Issue Based Campaign and peaceful participation

WTV hour in Ekiti hosted Chairman of IPAC and leadership of CSOs in Ekiti State to discuss Ekiti Issue Based Campaign and peaceful participation.
May 27, 202258:51
Osun 2022: Yiaga Africa pre-election observation findings

Osun 2022: Yiaga Africa pre-election observation findings

Osun 2022: Yiaga Africa pre-election observation findings and how to ensure informed citizens participation ahead of the July 16th Governorship Election in Osun state.
May 25, 202259:50
Ekiti 2022 : Discussion on Voter Inducement

Ekiti 2022 : Discussion on Voter Inducement

Do Not Devalue Your Citizenship to Mere Gift Items, Money – Yiaga Africa Board Member, Ezenwa Nwagwu Charges Ekiti Residents

May 19, 202257:41
#OsunDecides2022 : Yiaga Africa WatchingTheVote Election Observation deployment plan

#OsunDecides2022 : Yiaga Africa WatchingTheVote Election Observation deployment plan

#OsunDecides2022 : Yiaga Africa WatchingTheVote Election Observation deployment plan
May 18, 202253:12
#EkitiDecides2022 : Political Inclusion of Youth, Women and People With Disabilities in Election

#EkitiDecides2022 : Political Inclusion of Youth, Women and People With Disabilities in Election

During the third episode of #WatchingTheVote Hour on Fresh FM 106.9 Ekiti, Representative of Vote Not Fight Campaign, Stop Violence Against Women in Politics and Joint Association of People With Disabilities discuss challenges of marginalized groups in the Electoral Process while providing recommendations on how to improve political inclusion ahead of the Ekiti State Governorship Election.
May 11, 202257:41
Yiaga Africa's Pre-election Observation Findings and Increasing Citizens Participation for Ekiti Governorship Election 2022

Yiaga Africa's Pre-election Observation Findings and Increasing Citizens Participation for Ekiti Governorship Election 2022

On today's episode of Watching The Vote Hour, Yiaga Africa's Program Officer, Anthonia Onda and Deputy Director of National Orientation Agency, Akinola Adeyemi dissected findings from the pre-election environment ahead the Ekiti elections and how citizens can participate from an informed perspective. 

May 04, 202252:18
Yiaga Africa's WatchingTheVote Plan for the Ekiti 2022 Governorship Election

Yiaga Africa's WatchingTheVote Plan for the Ekiti 2022 Governorship Election

WatchingTheVote Hour is a Citizens' platform for election discussion. As part of effort to increase citizens participation and ensure informed citizens participation for the Ekiti State, Yiaga Africa has kicked off its pre-election observation and will be providing accurate and timely information before, during and after the elections.

Apr 28, 202258:15
#WatchingTheVote Hour 1 : Yiaga Africa's Plan for Anambra Governorship Election 2021

#WatchingTheVote Hour 1 : Yiaga Africa's Plan for Anambra Governorship Election 2021

Ahead of the November 6th Governorship election in Anambra State, Yiaga Africa through its Watching The Vote project has kicked off a citizens engagement radio program. This signals the commencement of voter education and sensitization campaigns for the citizens of Anambra state to ensure improved citizens’ participation for the election.

The weekly programme tagged “WatchingTheVote Hour” provides a platform for citizens to engage election stakeholders before, during and after the Governorship election in the state which will take place on November 6, 2021.  Watching The Vote Hour kicked-off live on Ogene Radio 98.3FM from 9-10am on Wednesday, 25th August 2021 and will run till the end of the Governorship Election.  In the course of the show, we will be discussing issues around election observation, how election observation is critical in ensuring credible elections, the role of citizens in election observation and how the advanced Election Day observation methodology, called the Parallel Vote Tabulation (PVT) will be used.

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Aug 25, 202159:29