The Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) experiences that the stage is about for the presidential election scheduled for November 5.
Two main candidates, vice chairman Kamala Harris (Democrat) and former President Donald Trump (Republicans) are on the way in which to the end line.
Abure wrote on his verified X-handle: “I’ve simply arrived in Washington DC on the invitation of the US authorities to affix different political events and world leaders, participate within the collection of actions main as much as the US elections and observe the election.
“Hopefully the experiences gained will assist form and rework the electoral processes in Nigeria.
“I’ll maintain all my supporters and Labor Social gathering members knowledgeable of developments.” he mentioned.
Abure additional defined that he was within the nation on the invitation of the Nation Director of the Worldwide Basis for Electoral Programs (IFES) Nigeria. Seray Jah.
The letter learn: “I’m writing to ask you to attend the IFES United States Election Program (USEP) 2024, which can happen from Sunday, November third to Wednesday, November sixth on the Marriott Marquis in Washington. Direct present.
“Every U.S. presidential election, IFES hosts its U.S. Election Program, bringing collectively election stakeholders from world wide to study firsthand in regards to the American electoral course of and to debate democracy and elections from a comparative worldwide perspective.
“550 individuals from 90 nations took half within the 2016 election program – the final in-person program.
“This system features a collection of pre-Election Day exchanges on key ideas and themes that affect elections and are related to elections in each nation, with a specific concentrate on the US case.
“Attendees will study in regards to the decentralized election expertise in america, election dispute decision and the function of the Federal Election Fee, the rights of states to conduct elections in accordance with their methods and laws, and the connection between campaigns, election authorities, candidates, media, and others. “Voters.”
Jah additional defined that on Election Day, individuals would tour polling locations within the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia to see how neighboring territories conduct their elections utilizing completely different applied sciences and procedures.
He mentioned the occasion can be rounded out by an election evening occasion and an election day debriefing.
“IFES strongly believes that the US election manifesto represents a precious alternative so that you can achieve data and insights into efficient get together management, marketing campaign methods, inside get together democracy, inter-/inter-party disputes and options.” he mentioned.
He additionally mentioned this was a chance for individuals to develop expertise to enhance their events' electoral efficiency and voter engagement.
“By means of this program, you’ll discover these necessary subjects and foster a deeper understanding of the U.S. electoral system and its comparative experiences whereas interacting with colleagues world wide.” he defined.
Jah mentioned the keynote speeches can be delivered by Mr. Peter McPhersonthe co-chairman of the board, IFES, Anthony BanburyPresident and CEO, IFES and Anne Applebaumamongst different issues, journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian.