2027: Bauchi Correspondent’s Chapel to kick off election interview series with candidates Monday
By Usman Shehu, Bauchi
All arrangements have been concluded by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Bauchi State Council, to commence its 2027 Interview Series scheduled to kick start from Monday November 16 to 30, 2026.
The idea is to provide political candidates in the state with a platform to interact with journalists and present their manifestor to the electorate ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Chairman of the Contact Committee, Mallam Ahmed Mohammed, made the disclosure in a press statement made available to Journalists on Saturday.
The statement revealed that the interview series will feature governorship, senatorial and House of Representatives candidates of various political parties.
It further stated that the programme would commence with six candidates on Monday, November 16, and Tuesday, November 17.
“The interview series is designed to provide candidates with an opportunity to present their manifestoes, unfold their policy priorities and respond to questions from journalists representing various print, broadcast and online media organisations,” the statement said.
According to the chairman, the exercise would also enable the electorate to assess the candidates’ preparedness, leadership vision and proposed solutions to the developmental challenges facing Bauchi State.
“The interviews will last one hour each and will be conducted in either Hausa or English, depending on the candidates’ preferred language,” it added.
The statement disclosed that the interview series would culminate in a governorship debate featuring candidates of various political parties in the state.
It said the debate would provide the candidates with an opportunity to present their programmes and policy proposals to the electorate ahead of the 2027 elections.
“The sessions will be conducted in a professional, fair and non-partisan atmosphere, with proceedings streamed live on social media platforms to broaden public participation and access,” the statement informed.
The chapel said the initiative formed part of its leadership’s commitment to promoting issue-based political engagement, accountability and informed electoral choices ahead of the 2027 general elections.
