Ovie of Ughelli giving blessings and assurance of physical presence at the event
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The third edition of Advocate Annual Lecture Series, organised by Advocate Publication Ltd, publishers of Advocate Newspaper, is scheduled to hold on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Wetland Hotel, Ughelli, Delta State.
Themed “From Ballot to Patronage: Why Electoral Victory Fails to Deliver Good Governance in Nigeria,” the lecture will examine the disconnect between electoral success and effective governance, with a focus on issues such as patronage politics, weak institutional oversight, and the need for reforms to strengthen accountability.
The event will feature renowned international conference speaker and governance advocate, Charles Apoki, as keynote speaker, while respected scholar and community leader, Prof. Patrick Muoboghare, will chair the occasion.Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, is expected as Special Guest of Honour, alongside Senator Ede Dafinone and businessman and political leader, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, who will serve as Guests of Honour.
Other discussants billed for the event include Barrister Omemiroro Ogedegbe, CSP Omosetemi Agbede-Zuokumor, and Chief Monday Ogheneruona Itoghor, with veteran journalist, Olorogun Abraham Ogbodo serving as moderator.
Organisers say the annual lecture series continues to provide a credible platform for robust dialogue on governance and national development, bringing together policymakers, professionals, and thought leaders to proffer solutions to Nigeria’s pressing challenges.
The Ovie of Ughelli, HRM Wilson Okakovo 111, has endorsed and promised to be physically present at the occasion.
