A brain storming session Organised by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) for the leadership of the Inter Party Advisory Council IPAC was held in Lagos.
The workshop which had in attendance past leaders of the council was organised to equip the new IPAC leadership with requisite tools for effective leadership.
The development of an implementable strategic plan for IPAC within the remaining life-span of the current leadership built around a clear-cut vision, mission and objective was part of resolutions at the end of the retreat.
Other resolutions in a signed statement by the IPAC, Yusuf Dantalle further indicates need for a highly interactive website and social media handles to be designed and promoted under a dedicated IT administrator.
Others as captured in the statement includes,Engaging the services of consultants to develop and implement a professional proposal for effective fundraising.
Improve levels of engagements among political parties and other relevant stakeholders.
Strengthen IPAC structures at the subnational level and also ensure strategic leaders are sustained at the same level.
Application of strong sanctions on erring IPAC leadership at the subnational level mortgaging the collective interest of political parties for pecuniary gains.
Develop a leadership development programme that will help to enhance the leadership recruitment processes of political parties.
Ensure inclusivity through a deliberate action plan aimed at persuading political parties lagging to amend their respective constitutions to better accommodate PWDs, women and youths as well as simultaneously embark on aggressive advocacy, pursue an appropriate legal framework at the National Assembly and ensure a nationwide boycott of local government elections to entrench credibility and provide a level playing field for free, fair, peaceful and transparent elections where it matters most.
