Dr Hussaini Abdul says Elections don't necessarily define democracy works, especially without an accountability process to determine the success or failure of Democracy.Speaking on Volume with FemiDlive, he explained that the future of democracy and 2027 Elections is connected to accountability by INEC, CSOs, People and Leaders in the country. Dr. Hussaini Abdu is a Nigerian public intellectual, development specialist, activist, and humanitarian leader. He is a political scientist with over 25 years of experience in development work across Africa and beyondThe Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) invited Professor Kwaja to speak on a thematic paper for the discussion Deepening Democratic Reforms for Inclusive and Credible Elections.The National Conference on the Future of Democracy highlighted that Sustaining Democracy Growth thrives not only on the conduct of periodic elections but also on the credibility and inclusiveness of the processes that sustain it. Nigeria has made progress with innovations like BVAS and IREV, yet critical questions remain about equal representation, transparency and citizen trust in Democracy and ElectionsThe National Conference on the Future of Democracy highlighted that Sustaining Democracy Growth thrives not only on the conduct of periodic elections but also on the credibility and inclusiveness of the processes that sustain it. Nigeria has made progress with innovations like BVAS and IREV, yet critical questions remain about equal representation, transparency and citizen trust in Democracy and ElectionsThis event held on 12th November, 2025 at NILDS Conference Hall fetaured PAACA’s Executive Director, Ezenwa Nwagwu; Former presidential candidate and public policy advocate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, Benue REC, Prof Sam Egwu' Nasarawa REC, Alhaji Shehu El-Wahab; Prof Kabiru Mato, Dr. Sam Amadi, Samuel Folorunsho and others.

Host: Femi D Amele @femidlive Production Assistant: Michael O. Jeremiah @disismoj Sound Editor: Austin Kyunni @kyunniaustinVideo Editor: Ladi Damola @ladidamolaExecutive Producer: Femi D Amele & Owor Agbor EsameAbout Volume PodVolume Pod LLC is a (content platform) media-podcasting company specialising in analytical journalism and interactive storytelling through the production of podcasts, documentaries and shows. Volume Pod LLC is a brand influencer and culture navigation brand in the media, business and technology sector. Our platform, The Volume Pod is a multilingual broadcast platform.We have produced 3 original video podcasts, Volume with FemiDlive, Rough Play and Volume Special, with high audience engagement across Politics, Economics, National Issues, Entertainment, Live Shows and Conversation AnalysisWe also partner with development organisations in advocacy-media content for radio, television, documentary and podcast. We are producing a limited series podcast for HBS Abuja (Nigeria-German) civil society organisation on subjects ranging from safe food production in Agriculture, Women in Politics, and shrinking Development Space.The management team comprises media leaders in radio-television broadcast, certified video-audio experts; podcasting and other related fields.Opinions and views expressed in this podcast are solely the opinion of the speaker and do not represent the opinions and views of The Volume Pod (Volume Pod LLC).00:00 Introduction02:44 Electoral Don't Neccessarily Define Democracy08:08 Money Sharing for Elections