2027: FG Calls on Youths to Participate in Electoral Process
Linus Aleke in Abuja The federal government has called on youths to participate actively in the Nigerian electoral process with a view to driving the economic growth and development agenda they
The federal government has urged Nigerian youths to actively participate in the upcoming general elections, aiming to propel economic growth and development. Speaking at the Election Roundtable on the 2027 General Elections, Dr. Olukemi Afolayan, Director of Civic, Values and Democracy Education at the National Orientation Agency, highlighted the challenges of declining trust, voter apathy, misinformation, and electoral violence.
She emphasized that reinvigorating citizens' confidence in the democratic process is crucial. Afolayan noted that Nigeria, being a youthful nation, must not only encourage young people to register and vote but also equip them with knowledge, confidence, and civic values for meaningful and responsible participation. The event, themed 'Reclaiming Our Vote: Enfranchising a New Generation of Voters', was organized by the Humanitarian Foundation for Social Justice and The Create Studio Nigeria.
The keynote speaker, Prof. Ajibade Abiodun Michael, called for investment in reclaiming the vote from apathy and obstruction and enfranchising a new generation ready to lead. He cautioned about voter suppression tactics and urged electoral authorities to invest in technology as an enabler rather than an obstacle. Rev. Fr. Sebastian Sanni, in a goodwill message, stressed the importance of placing young people at the center of discussions on Nigeria's democracy, highlighting their numbers, energy, creativity, and capacity.
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