The Nigeria Debate Consortium has announced November 8, 2026, as the date for the Lagos governorship debate ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The debate will give governorship candidates the opportunity to present their plans and explain how they intend to address the challenges facing Lagos residents.
The announcement was made in a statement jointly signed on Sunday by TVC News Director of News, Babajide Kolade-Otitoju, and Channels Television General Manager, Kingsley Uranta, on behalf of the consortium.The debate will begin at 7 p.m. at The Hub by IALA, House of His Glory, Plot 18, Providence Road, beside Keystone Bank, Marwa, Lekki, Lagos State.
The consortium comprises Channels Television, TVC News, Punch Newspaper, TheCable and Vanguard Newspaper. It said the Lagos debate would be the first in a series of electoral debates ahead of the 2027 elections.
According to the statement, the debate will provide a fair and independent platform for candidates to present their plans, explain their policy choices and answer questions on issues affecting Lagos residents.
The discussion will focus on key areas, including transportation, infrastructure, security, housing, education, healthcare, job creation and economic growth.
The consortium said the debate would allow voters to examine the candidates’ plans, priorities and readiness to govern the state.
It said all participating candidates would follow the same rules, speaking times and moderation standards to ensure a level playing field.
Experienced journalists would moderate the debate, which would be broadcast to national and digital audiences through the participating media organisations’ platforms.
The consortium urged Lagos residents, especially eligible voters, young people, civil society organisations, professional groups and business leaders, to follow the debate and assess the candidates’ plans for the state.
The Nigeria Debate Consortium is a partnership of five Nigerian media organisations working to promote democratic participation, electoral accountability and informed public discussion through credible and non-partisan debates.