Thread by @RGAMeyer

So, Nigerians are being invited to a public hearing on the proposed altering of the Constitution along 17 points. This will happen 26-27 May, across designated zones nationwide.

As a journalist, where do you fit in? A few suggestions...
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1. There are no addresses - you can start as a journalist by finding out, and publicising where exactly these hearings will hold and what the logistics are. You can also raise the alarm on anything that will disenfranchise the people from having their say -wheelchair access, etc.

2. You can then focus on the points up for discussion. There is a wide array, which is actually great if you are doing a series. Newsrooms can pick different points for different beats & assign different reporters. Some HOT points that may catch reader views are: 6, 10, 11 and 1.

3. You may then take each point and treat it along a universal line of enquiry:
What should Nigerians be aware of?
What should be given priority in consultations?
Be specific. E.g point 6 on judicial reform: we know how a non-digitisation of systems means criminals can skip bail.

4. Judicial reform also straddles the chequered uptake of the multi-door court system across states which could help reduce caseload on courts &help to hasten current timings. Reform also means high-profile corruption cases are not turned to season films where the elite act sick.

5. Points 7, 10 and 11 are where your story can uncover specific issues associated with: electoral reform, how current immunity clauses and structures have been exploited to marginalise the people, and examine how the timeline of legislation retards development - e.g the PIB

6. I think there is ample time to contribute as (journalists) towards enhancing this particular democratic process and I encourage you to go for it, starting with the phone number, email and names provided in the announcement.
Good luck, distinguished colleagues!
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