Publishers of the book written by the head of media relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan have announced that it will be formally presented to the public on July 25, 2023.
Premium Times Books, the publishing arm of the Premium Times Group, stated in a press release on Monday that the unveiling ceremony of Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria will take place at the main auditorium of the NCC’s communications and digital economy complex in Mbora District, Abuja, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on July 25.
The 460-page book, which consists of 12 chapters, explores a critical phase in the trajectory of Nigerian democracy through its elections, with a particular focus on the 2015 presidential election as a basis for analysis and insights into the future of voting behaviour in the country.
The public presentation of the book will be officiated by the executive vice chairman of the NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, who also wrote the foreword of the book. The author, Ibietan serves as the head of media relations at the NCC. Danbatta has written the foreword for the book.
In addition to the formal book presentation, there will be a panel discussion moderated by a social rights activist and coordinator of the African Centre for Information and Media Literacy, Chido Onumah. The panel session will feature Ibietan, Abiodun Adeniyi (a professor of mass communication and deputy dean at Baze University) and Mojeed Dahiru (a writer and newspaper columnist). The discussion will delve into the dynamics of politics and its impact on the last two general elections in Nigeria, as well as the potential implications of cyber politics in future elections.
Prominent figures such as Danbatta have already praised both the book and its author. In the foreword, the NCC CEO commended the author for his analysis of the historical context of Nigerian politics and democracy, as well as his examination of the relationship between social media, voting behaviour, and the electoral process. He described the book as a captivating narrative and a valuable resource for understanding political communication.
According to a statement from the Premium Times Group, the book has been available in hardback and paperback versions at bookstores across the country since June 12, 2023. Electronic copies are also available for purchase on various online platforms, including Amazon.
The public presentation of the book is expected to be attended by prominent Nigerians and stakeholders in Nigerian politics, as well as those in the cyber and digital ecosystem.
