On May 1st, 2024, FixPolitics Diaspora hosted the second edition of the Diaspora Dialogue. The event highlighted the growing demand for Nigerians living outside the country to have a say in elections.

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'Without a guarantee that we have a free and fair election, neither the elections at home nor those in the diaspora are worth much' - Mojubaolu Okome at the #FixPolitics Diaspora Dialogue II.

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'The Nigerian government needs to build the capacity to deliver the dividends of democracy to Nigerians no matter where they are' - Mojubaolu Okome at the #FixPolitics Diaspora Dialogue II.

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'The diaspora is worth more to Nigeria than what it is most famous for' - Ayobami Akinyode OLUNLOYO at the #FixPolitics Diaspora Dialogue II.

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'What we are asking is that the clause in section 77 be amended to read 'Every citizen of Nigeria, who has attained the age of eighteen years, residing within or outside Nigeria'' - Engr. Afolabi Aderemi at the #FixPolitics Diaspora Dialogue II.

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'By engaging with our Diaspora communities and valuing their input, we demonstrate to the world that we are a country that embraces diversity' - Adeniyi Sanusi at the #FixPolitics Diaspora Dialogue II.

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'In 2022, the total diaspora remittances were over $20 billion. Ironically, this huge population whose financial contribution is over 4 times more than Nigeria's total FDI has been disemfranchised' - Edward Agbai at the #FixPolitics Diaspora Dialogue II.

'The diaspora community has 3 important things for development; it is the community that has the largest concentration of knowledgeable Nigerians, network and resources' - Oby Ezekwesili at the #FixPolitics Diaspora Dialogue II

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'Diaspora voting falls within that aspect of the triangular pillars of democracy on the power and the influence of the electorate' - Dr Obiageli 'Oby' Ezekwesili Oby Ezekwesili at the #FixPolitics Diaspora Dialogue II.

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'Despite the citizenship and tremendous capacity of Nigerians in the diaspora to contribute positively to the Nigerian project, they continue to be denied the rite to vote' - Anthony Ubani Anthony Ubani at the #FixPolitics Diaspora Dialogue II.

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'The Nigerian Diaspora represents a dynamic and vibrant community' - Anthony Ubani Anthony Ubani at the #FixPolitics Diaspora Dialogue II .

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'The diaspora vote is a very important entry point for activating the voice of the diaspora - Oby Ezekwesili

Snippets from #FixPolitics Diaspora Dialogue II.

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'In doing diaspora voting, what should be the laws? How do we make it uniquely Nigerian? During the public hearings, I want to encourage all of you to participate' - abikedabiri

Snippets from #FixPolitics Diaspora Dialogue II.

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'If we legalise diaspora voting, it will not only promote political inclusivity, it will increase voter participation and the quality of discourses we have' Mojubaolu Okome

Snippets from #FixPolitics Diaspora Dialogue II.

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'Three things important for development - knowledge, partnerships and finance. All of these disconnected from the political system is a disservice to anything we want to see Nigeria become. - Oby Ezekwesili

Snippets from #FixPolitics Diaspora Dialogue II.

'The electoral management body has not shown that it can manage Nigerian elections successfully in a way that inspires confidence' - Mojubaolu Okome

Snippets from #FixPolitics Diaspora Dialogue II held on May 1, 2024.

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'In the last elections, INEC server failed. Imagine that was a diaspora voting and everything failed, what happens?' - abikedabiri

Snippets from #FixPolitics Diaspora Dialogue II held on May 1, 2024.

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'Diaspora voting falls within that aspect of the triangular pillar of democracy on the power and the influence of the electorate' - Oby Ezekwesili

Snippets from #FixPolitics Diaspora Dialogue II held on May 1, 2024.

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'Nigerians in the diaspora must become a monolith that can persistently challenge the status quo, to drive the legislative change that ensures that the combined political voices of all Nigerians globally is heard' - Ayobami Akinyode OLUNLOYO

Snippets from #FixPolitics Diaspora Dialogue.

'When diaspora voting comes, the government don't have to be talking to the diaspora to bring in foreign direct investment, because people already have investments. The economics won't suffer' - Afolabi Aderemi Paul.

Snippets from #FixPolitics Diaspora Dialogue II.