Former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC ) .@InecNigeriavideos , Festus Okoye is a prominent figure in Nigerian law and electoral processes. Okoye is also a human rights lawyer and He has experience in voter education and informationHe is a barrister, solicitor, and notary public of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. His background includes contributions to the legal and electoral landscape of NigeriaReforming Nigeria's Elections: The Path to Credibility and TrustThis video features *Barrister Festus* (or specify full name if known), a key voice from the **Justice Uwais Electoral Reform Committee**, diving deep into the necessary overhaul of Nigeria's electoral system.Key Topics Discussed:

• *Staggered Elections:* Barrister Festus cautions against the pitfalls of holding all elections on a single day, strongly advocating for a *staggered approach* to mitigate the risk of a constitutional crisis.
• *Declining Voter Turnout:* An analysis of voter apathy, linking it partly to technological advancements that have successfully curtailed **multiple voting**.
• *INEC Chairman Appointment:* Should the appointment of the INEC Chairperson and board be handled by the *National Judicial Council (NJC)* or remain under the **Executive**? This critical reform is debated.
• *Wasteful Electoral Management:* Criticism of the current system, calling it wasteful to maintain *37 Electoral Management Bodies* (INEC and State Independent Electoral Commissions - SIECs).
• *The February 25th Result Upload Issue:* The speaker addresses the controversy surrounding the result upload during the Presidential and National Assembly elections, clarifying that the Commission is *not happy* with the lapse.
• *Local Council Reforms:* Discussing the "winner takes all" pattern at the local council level and the proposal for a *National Local Government Electoral Commission* to replace the often-criticized State Electoral Commissions (SIECs).
• *Additional Key Reforms:* The need for an independent body to regulate political parties, the establishment of a separate **Electoral Offenses Commission**, and the introduction of **independent candidacy**.

Hear the insights from a former member of the *23-member Justice Uwais Committee* as he weighs in on current legislative debates, including a similar bill in the House of Representatives proposing simultaneous elections and shorter campaign timelines.---*What is your take on the NJC appointing the INEC Chairman? Share your thoughts in the comments below!**#NigeriaElections #ElectoralReform #INEC #JusticeUwais #Festus #NigerianPolitics #VoterTurnout*About Conversation:Our SocialsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thevolumepodl...Twitter/X: https://x.com/PodVolume8285?t=SYLw2PY...WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb4B...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevolumepo...Facebook:   / 1b3tbfhbr4  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7MG3phj...Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...#Nigeria #NigeriaPolitics #VolumePodcast #NigerianYouth #Pidgin #VolumewithFemiDlive #RoughPlay #NigerianNews #PoliticsInterview #Warri #TheVolumePod #FemiDlive #Tinubu #NigeriaEconomy #NigeriaNewsHost: Femi D Amele @femidlive Production Assistant: Michael O. Jeremiah @disismoj Sound Editor: Austin Kyunni @kyunniaustinVideo Editor: Ladi Damola @ladidamolaExecutive Producer: Femi D Amele & Owor Agbor Esame