2027: Come out, your vote will count, NOA tells Nigerians

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians to turn out in large numbers to vote in the 2027 general elections, insisting that every vote counts and citizens should not allow themselves to be discouraged by voter apathy.

The agency also stated that it is building on the successes recorded during the recent elections in Ekiti and Osun states to strengthen voter mobilization and promote peaceful, credible, and inclusive elections in 2027.

The Zonal Director of NOA, Southwest Zone, Kehinde Martins Ogunkuade, stated this on Monday during an interview in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while outlining the agency’s mobilization strategies ahead of the next general elections.

Ogunkuade said the experience gained from the Ekiti and Osun elections provided valuable lessons that will guide the agency’s efforts across the Southwest region.

“I was part of the team that worked in Ekiti and Osun states, and, by the grace of God, we witnessed improvements in voter participation. This reflects, in part, the work carried out by the agency. We mobilised citizens and encouraged them to come out and exercise their civic responsibilities,” he said.

He added that the NOA is intensifying its grassroots engagement and stakeholder collaboration to achieve even better results in the forthcoming elections.

“Building on the experience in Ekiti and Osun states, we are confident that similar efforts can produce positive results across other states in our zone. When people feel secure, they are more likely to participate,” Ogunkuade said.

He explained that the agency would continue to engage citizens on the importance of voting while working with security agencies to reassure voters about their safety during elections.

According to him, the NOA’s mobilization campaign was officially flagged off on October 15, marking the commencement of activities across its directorates and states to encourage greater public participation in the 2027 general elections.