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2027: Peter Obi urges Nigerians to register to vote
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2027: Peter Obi urges Nigerians to register to vote

From Vanguard · () English

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  • Peter Obi, former presidential candidate, urged Nigerians to register to vote for good governance.
  • He visited voter registration centers in Anambra State, encouraging participation and emphasizing registration as the foundation for democracy.
  • Obi stated that a "New Nigeria is POssible" through active civic engagement.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party in Nigeria's 2023 general election, has called on eligible citizens to participate in the ongoing voter registration exercise. Obi emphasized that voter registration is the fundamental step toward achieving good governance in the country.

I was pleased to see Nigerians registering to vote. I took the opportunity to commend those who had turned out and to encourage every eligible citizen to do the same

โ€” Peter ObiPeter Obi shared his observations and encouragement after visiting voter registration centers in Anambra State.

During unscheduled visits to Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) voter registration centers in Anambra State, Obi expressed encouragement at the turnout of Nigerians registering to vote. He commended those who had already participated and urged all eligible citizens to follow suit. Obi stressed that the pursuit of good governance begins with voter registration, not on Election Day itself.

the journey to good governance does not begin on Election Day; it begins with voter registration. Registering to vote is not just a civic responsibility, it is an investment in the Nigeria we all desire

โ€” Peter ObiObi explained the significance of voter registration for achieving good governance in Nigeria.

"Registering to vote is not just a civic responsibility, it is an investment in the Nigeria we all desire," Obi stated. He encouraged registered voters to mobilize their family, friends, and colleagues to participate. Obi believes that every registered voter strengthens Nigeria's democracy and moves the nation closer to building a secure, united, productive, and prosperous future. He concluded by reiterating his campaign slogan, "A New Nigeria is POssible."

Every registered voter strengthens our democracy and brings us one step closer to building the secure, united, productive and prosperous Nigeria we all seek

โ€” Peter ObiObi highlighted the collective impact of voter registration on Nigeria's democratic development and future aspirations.
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