Falana to headline Penpushing Media’s 8th anniversary lecture on electoral integrity, public accountability - ITREALMS

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Renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and human rights advocate, Mr. Femi Falana, has officially accepted the invitation to serve as the keynote speaker at the 8th anniversary lecture of Penpushing Media, reports ITREALMS.

The event, a flagship gathering for media professionals and policy stakeholders, is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta.

The Chairperson of the anniversary lecture planning committee, Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, confirmed that Falana will lead the discourse on a highly topical theme: ‘Restoring Electoral Integrity: The Path to Good Governance and Public Accountability.’

Beyond the keynote address, the event will feature a high-level panel session where four distinguished intellectuals will join Falana to dissect the challenges of democratic consolidation in Nigeria. The gathering is expected to provide a critical platform for evaluating the role of the media in holding public officeholders accountable in an era of rapid digital transformation.

Mr. Falana, whose distinguished legal career spans over four decades, is widely recognized for his unwavering commitment to labour rights, democracy, and the rule of law. His international legal footprint is equally significant, having represented victims of human rights abuses at the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights, the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, and the Special Court for Sierra Leone.

As a prolific author and public intellectual, Falana’s body of work continues to shape national discourse on governance. His acceptance of this role further underscores the relevance of Penpushing Media’s platform in the current socio-political climate.

For stakeholders in the media industry, Falana’s participation serves as a reminder of the journalist’s duty as a watchdog. His work, which frequently critiques the status quo, aligns with the core values of investigative journalism—a sector ITREALMS continues to champion. His presence at the 8th Penpushing anniversary promises a rigorous interrogation of the link between credible electoral processes and the sustainability of Nigeria’s digital and economic future.

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