The Advocate Lecture Series Board of Council (ALSBC) has announced that Dr. Charles Apoki, a renowned international conference speaker and advocate of good governance, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Advocate Publication Annual Lecture Series.
This was contained in a statement signed by Shedrack Onitsha, Secretary of the ALSBC.
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It reads, “The Advocate Lecture Series Board of Council (ALSBC), after a thorough search, is pleased to announce Dr. Charles Apoki, an international conference speaker and good governance advocate, as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Advocate Publication Annual Lecture Series.”
The lecture, scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Wetland Hotel, will focus on the theme: “From Ballot to Patronage: Why Electoral Victory Fails to Deliver Good Governance in Nigeria.”
In addition to Dr. Apoki’s keynote address, a panel discussion featuring experts from the judiciary, law enforcement, and civil society organisations will further examine the issues raised.
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According to the statement, “This year’s lecture will focus on the growing disconnect between electoral victory and effective governance in Nigeria…
“It will also analyse the role of godfatherism, weak institutional oversight and the monetisation of politics in undermining democratic mandates, while proposing practical reforms capable of restoring public trust and aligning elections with service delivery and national development.”
Dr. Apoki, a graduate of the University of Ibadan College of Medicine and holder of a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, is an ordained clergyman and widely respected conference speaker.
He has addressed audiences across Africa and Europe, and remains a sought-after resource person for corporate organisations, institutions, and government ministries.
He is also the convener of the Word and Wisdom Conference, a capacity-building platform for pastors, church leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals, and the proprietor of Petra Christian Academy, providing nursery, primary, and secondary education in Nigeria.
ALSBC Chairman, Olorogun Abraham Ogbodo, described Dr. Apoki’s selection as aligned with the board’s vision for a lecture that stimulates critical discussion on governance and democratic accountability.
