2027: INEC sensitises young female voters in North-East to participate in elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has encouraged legible young female voters to actively participate in the forthcoming 2027 General Election in the country.
Alhaji Muhammad Nura, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa made the call at the North-East Zonal sensitisation workshop for the young female voters in Yola.
He said the turnout of female voters in the 2023 General Election was low, hence the need to build their confidence for them to exercise their constitutional rights.
“As we look towards the 2027 General Election, we must encourage all eligible young women to participate actively and peacefully in the electoral process.
“We must also address the barriers that may prevent them from exercising their voting rights, including misinformation, intimidation, discrimination, and inadequate access to credible electoral information” he said .
He urged the young female voters to understand that their votes are valuable and that their electoral choices should be guided by facts.
Maureen Ivoke, Chief Administrative Officer, Gender Division INEC, Abuja said, the objective of the workshop is to increase young women’s awareness of their civic rights and responsibilities as voters.
“To inspire young female voters to see themselves as key stakeholders in shaping governance.
“Encourage active participation in election-day activities, and post-election civic engagement”, she said.
Ivoke said at the end of the workshop INEC anticipates increased participation of young female voters in elections as voters, candidates, observers, and administrators.
“And to strengthen the confidence of young female voters to play active roles in politics and governance”, she added.
She further restates the Commission’s unwavering resolve to build for the country a vibrant democracy rooted in equality, fairness, and inclusivity.
Mrs. Dorothy Bello, Director Gender and Inclusivity at INEC advised them participants to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) votes for credible candidates and urged them sources for electoral information.
She also encouraged them to develop a confidence to be able to participate in politics not only as voters but also as aspirants, candidates and future political leaders.
Mr Vincent Dangari, Director National Orientation Agency (NOA) appreciated INEC for the engagement and assured their readiness to continue sensitising the public on the forthcoming election.
Aisha Dauda, Social Welfare Officer, Persons Living with Disability in Adamawa who spoke on behalf of the participants appreciated INEC for the timely sensitisation and promised to step down the awareness.
According to her, if not because of the workshop she intends not to participate in the election for not having confidence their votes are going to be counted.
