Arrangements for the hosting of the 3rd edition of its annual lecture series focused on governance and democratic accountability in Nigeria, organized by Advocate Publication Ltd, Publishers of Advocate Newspaper, have been concluded, bar any last minute unforseen impediments.
This year’s lecture, with the theme: “From Ballot to Patronage: Why Electoral Victory Fails to Deliver Good Governance in Nigeria,” is scheduled to hold on April 16, 2026, at Wetland Hotel, Ughelli, Delta State and will be delivered by renowned governance advocate, Charles Apoki, as keynote speaker.
The Chairman of the occasion will be Professor Patrick Muoboghare, a respected scholar and community leader.
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, is expected as Special Guest of Honour, while Senator Ede Dafinone and O’tega Emerhor will attend as Guests of Honour.
The event will also feature panel discussions with experts, including Barrister Omemiroro Ogedegbe, CSP Omosetemi Agbede-Zuokumor, and Chief Monday Itoghor.
Moderating the session is veteran journalist, Abraham Ogbodo, former Editor of The Guardian.
According to the organisers, the lecture series aims to stimulate critical conversations around governance, electoral accountability, and public service delivery in Nigeria.
The event will be hosted by Mr. Shedrack Onitsha, Secretary of the Advocate Lecture Series Board of Council.
See the comprehensive programme for the event below:
ADVOCATE PUBLICATION LTD
(Publisher of Advocate Newspaper)
Specially Invites You To Her
3RD EDITION OF ADVOCATE LECTURE SERIES
Theme: “From Ballot to Patronage: Why Electoral Victory Fails to Deliver Good Governance in Nigeria”
Date: Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM Prompt
Venue: Wetland Hotel, Ughelli, Delta State.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. Charles Apoki, An International Conference Speaker, A Good Governance Advocate
Chairman of Occasion: Prof. Patrick Muoboghare, A Renowned Scholar, Economist, and Community Leader
Special Guest of Honour:
Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori
Governor of Delta State.
Guests of Honour:
Senator Ede Dafinone,
Senator Representing Delta Central Senatorial Zone
Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, OON
Founding Leader, Delta APC
Guest Discussants:
Barrister Omemiroro Superior Ogedegbe,
A Lawyer, Human Rights advocate, Public Affairs Commentator
CSP Omosetemi Agbede-Zuokumor,
DPO, A lawyer, and A Co-founder of Security Education Advocates (SEA) initiative
Chief Monday Ogheneruona Itoghor,
CEO of Environmental and Rural Mediation Centre (ENVIRUMEDIC).
Moderator:
Olorogun Abraham Ogbodo,
Former Editor, The Guardian and Chairman,
Advocate Lecture Series Board of Council (ALSBC)
Host:
Mr. Shedrack Ogaga Onitsha, FCIISM, MNIPR.
Secretary,
Advocate Lecture Series Board of Council (ALSBC)