Also billed to participate in the event is the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, who alongside others have confirmed their participation except the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, who has been invited but yet to confirm participation.
The event will be aired live on Nigeria’s favourite television station by 7pm West African Time (WAT) in collaboration with the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on the said date.
In addition, it will be held in partnership with Premium Times, Vanguard, Punch, Guardian, Daily Trust as well as Leadership Newspapers.
Furthermore, TheCable, New Telegraph, The Sun, The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors are expected to be active partners in the run-up to the event.
The town hall will be streamed across all the station’s social media platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, among others. It will also be broadcast on Sky Channel 519, DStv Channel 416 and Gotv Channel 44.
It is expected to host four presidential candidates of the 18 registered political parties ahead of next year’s general election.