Ahead of the 2027 general election, immediate past Secretary to the Kano State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, has called on Nigerians within the voting age (18 years and above) to register and obtain voter cards so as to participate in coming elections.
He also advised members of the public to shun coalitions being formed by “confused politicians.”
Usman, who is the National President of Volunteers for Democracy, made the call while addressing a State Executive Committee meeting at Sani Abacha Youth Center, Kano.
The Volunteers for Democracy is a group commitment to informing and educating members of the public towards improving better engagement between leaders and the led.
It also assesses the performance of Kano State NNPP led government, while keeping it on its toes to be responsive and accountable in line with constitutional provisions.
“Volunteers for Democracy reiterates the call on voter registration exercise for those that attained voting age (18 years and above).
“To obtain a voter card as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC is important.
“Participation in elections is a yardstick for entrenching democracy at all levels, through the legal means of free and fair balloting.
“We therefore, urge all and sundry, particularly those within voting age limit to please come out to their nearest card issuing centers to obtain the voter card within the stipulated time frame,” Usman said.
He urged members of Volunteers for Democracy and the public to be cautious and avoid members of the opposition parties “who keep jumping from one party to another in the name of forming a coalition or alliance.”
According to him, the opposition parties are in fear of the APC strength ahead of the 2027 general election.
“They (opposition) are criticising anything the APC government is doing no matter how useful it is to the society.
“We hereby call on our members to remain in the APC. We implore you to be cautious with online news outlets and fact-check before rushing to take any action that may be regrettable,” he advised.
