Dr. Gbenga Olawepo Hashim, a former Presidential Candidate says Judges in Nigeria have no reason to be corrupt because they are now well paid. He explained that materialistic values is driving both poverty and corruption in Nigeria. Olawepo explained people didn't exchange votes for cup of rice in the 1950s but they are willing to do so now due to bad level of poverty in every corner of the country. He added that the Nigerians who fought against Miltary envision a better society than this and its sad to see the inablitity to deliver the dividends of democracry as we see now.Speaking on Volume with FemiDlive, he explained that the future of democracy and 2027 Elections is connected to society values.The 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 Creating INEC08:08 Vote for Change