Jayfm Podcast

Abigail Siman & Emeka Umesi will be speaking with Comrade Steve Aluko on the effects of the court in shaping democracy and populace participation. Do you think these judgements will help improve out Democracy or are they taking us backward?

What did you make of the court of appeals judgement with respect to our practice of democracy in Nigeria and Plateau State? Join Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph as they talk to Hitler Pwajok & Pharm. Samuel Ishaya.

What do you think about the frequency of changes in leadership through legal decisions in recent times? Join Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi as they speak to Barr. J.K. Chris on the recent development.

How do you feel about the outcome of the Kano judgement? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be talking to Prince Miafen and Pharm. Samuel Gyang on the State of the Nation.

There appears however, to be a growing dissatisfaction by successive governments about the right to peaceful protests and the exercise of such a right by citizens. Do you think this is helping Nigeria's democracy? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph will be taking to Mr. John Mark about this issue.

Today on “voices of peace” brought to you by International Alert, Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi will be discussing on addressing grievances and community concerns. What strategies do you believe are most effective in addressing grievances and community concerns?

The polity in Plateau State has witnessed all manner of mudslinging and heated disagreements. Do you think politicians are going the right way or the voters are being taken for granted by the political class? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph will have a conversation with Hon. Salihu Abdullahi on this issue.

Do you think the Nigerian Labor Congress is justified in calling a nationwide strike in response to the incident involving Joe Ajaero in Imo state. Additionally, what alternative actions do you think the NLC could take? Join the conversation with Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi on Let’s Talk, featuring Barr Drenkat Chisel. 

With the resources to provide sustainability, political instability like witnessed in the past days through court judgements have been described as a setback. What will be your advice to leaders who maybe faced with uncertainty in order to bring dividends of democracy to their people? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be talking to Hon. Christopher Audu Manship, TIC Chairman, Qua'anpan LGA...

On Let's Talk today, Abigail Siman would be speaking with Mark Amaza, Senior communications officer, Yaiga Africa on the electioneering process, INEC and the security agencies lacunas, and the way forward. How can we ensure we have free and fair elections in the future? Are you satisfied with the "progress" INEC made in this off-season elections?

Muritala Ajaka, Governorship candidate of the SDP in the just concluded off-season election in Kogi state says he's not going to court to challenge the outcome of that exercise, describing it as a waste of time and resources. His reason is that INEC would come forth to defend the exercise which he says was rigged. Does this portend a bad sign already and the gradual loss of trust in the Judici...

Critics have raised concerns on the new budget and its workability. Where will the state government source the monies for the new budget? On Let's Talk today, Abigail and Emeka will be speaking to Mr. Peter Lamba Bot, Permanent secretary, Ministry for Budget and planning. Do you think the increased budget represents what the state needs now?

This is the second time Plateau youths are coming out to demonstrate, expressing their displeasure over the Court of Appeal judgement sacking those the people voted for. Do you think democracy should protect the wishes of the voters or expose them to unwanted vulnerabilities? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Pharm. Ishaya Samuel Gyang and Sandra Sele Pam on the i...

The recent Court of Appeal judgement sacking PDP lawmakers has been generating concerns amongst lovers of democracy. Some are beginning to query why Plateau’s case is different and some are questioning the vested interests in the case. Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Yakubu Ibrahim Itse on the issues.

What do you think are the effective ways to harness the power of women to maintain and foster peace through inclusive peacebuilding? Join Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi on “voices of peace.”

Should people continue the belief that democracy is about them? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having conversation with Dr. Philip Nyango and Dang Choji on the issues.

The political space on the Plateau is taking a new swing as political positions held by candidates of the PDP have been nullified by the court. What do you make of such developments? Join Abigail Siman and Emeka Umesi as they speak to Barrister Adama on the Political gymnastics on the Plateau.

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has confirmed Former Governor Simon Lalong as authentic winner of the Plateau South Senatorial election. What is your reaction to the judgement? Governor Caleb Mutfwang today presented the budget proposal for 2024 to the state house of Assembly with the minority members of the APC absent at the house? Do you think the boycott is in the interest of Plateau State...

As off-season elections draws nearer, INEC and the security agencies are making concreted efforts to ensure seamless elections in these states.  However, controversies on the affiliations of the INEC RECs have been raised, as well as the integrity of police state commissioners.  Also, yesterday, Peter Obi said a 5-year single term would be best for the country.  On Let's Talk Today, Abigail Si...

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang announced his administration’s desire and commitment to bring back train services within Jos-Bukuru Metropolis to ease the cost of transportation of citizens. There has been some controversy over the issue. Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Hon. Gyang Jatau, the Commissioner of Transportation on the issues.

The off-season elections in Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo state has raised a lot of questions on INEC's credibility and the state of Nigeria's political space. Abigail Siman & Emeka Umesi will be speaking to Prince Valentine Adeshe, a journalist and social commentator, and Chukwuemeka Pascal, a news producer for Hot 99.5 FM, Owerri, on these issues. 

Do you think the government is doing enough to ameliorate the economic hardships Nigerians are facing? Ponsah Fanap and Joseph Gilbert would be having a conversation with Ali Ado Katyen and Pharm. Samuel Ishaya on the issues.

How impressed were you with Mr. President's reading of the riot act to his son after he got informed that he (Seyi) was sneaking into FEC meetings? Talk to Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph on this turnout of events.

On Voices of Peace, Emeka and Abigail will be speaking on how to enhance human rights in security sector governance in Nigeria. How can security governance be more inclusive by including human rights in its process and administration?

What is your assessment of the reactions of stakeholders and interest groups about the judgements of the Court on different elections in Plateau State? Do you think they are overheating the polity or advocating for the right things to be done? Ponsah Fanap and Gilbert Joseph would be talking to Barr. J.K. Chris about the development.