2027: Correspondents’ Chapel Bauchi Organises interview series for candidates

From Paul Orude Bauchi

The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi State Council, has released the schedule for its maiden 2027 Bauchi State Election Interview Series.

According to a press release signed by Mallam Ahmed Mohammed, Chairman of the Contact Committee, made available to journalists on Saturday, the interview series is aimed at providing political candidates with a platform to present their manifestoes and engage with the electorate ahead of the general elections.

Ahmed said the initiative will involve governorship, senatorial and House of Representatives candidates of various political parties contesting in the state.

He said the interview series will commence on Monday, March 16, 2027, with six candidates scheduled to participate on Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17.

“The interviews are designed to give candidates the opportunity to explain their policy priorities, outline their programmes and respond to questions from journalists representing print, broadcast and online media organisations,” he stated.

“The initiative will also enable voters to assess the candidates’ leadership vision, preparedness and proposed solutions to the developmental challenges facing Bauchi State.

“Each interview session will last one hour and will be conducted in either Hausa or English, depending on the candidate’s preferred language.

“The series will culminate in a governorship debate featuring candidates of the various political parties, providing an opportunity for them to articulate their programmes and policy proposals before the electorate”

He added that the sessions would 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 Contact Committee said the initiative reflects the Correspondents’ Chapel leadership’s commitment to promoting issue-based political engagement, accountability and informed electoral choices ahead of the 2027 general elections.