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2027: NCDC member rallies voters for Tinubu’s re-election

2027: NCDC member rallies voters for Tinubu’s re-election
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Dr. Atinuke Owolabi, an APC chieftain and North Central Development Commission member, has initiated a voter education campaign in Aramoko, Ekiti State. The campaign seeks to increase voter turnout and reduce ballot rejection rates to secure re-election for President Bola Tinubu and Senator Opeyemi Bamidele in 2027.
Context & Background
  • ✦The campaign addresses significant voter apathy observed in the 2023 general elections, where a large percentage of registered voters in Ekiti State failed to participate.
  • ✦The initiative emphasizes the importance of civic education to ensure that votes are validly cast, thereby maximizing the political influence of the Aramoko community.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Dr. Atinuke Owolabi:APC chieftain and South-West representative in the NCDC, leading the voter education drive.Senator Opeyemi Bamidele:Representative for Ekiti Central Senatorial District, whose re-election is being promoted alongside President Tinubu.73%:The percentage of registered voters in the Aramoko community who did not participate in the 2023 presidential election.
Outlook & Next Steps
The campaign will continue its sensitisation efforts leading up to the scheduled elections on January 16, 2027, with a specific focus on encouraging women's participation in the electoral process.
Key Takeaways
AI Summary
  • ✦Dr. Atinuke Owolabi, an APC chieftain and NCDC member, launched a voter education campaign in Aramoko Ekiti to boost support for President Tinubu and Senator Opeyemi Bamidele in 2027.
  • ✦The initiative aims to reduce voter apathy and invalid ballots, citing that 73% of registered voters in the Aramoko community failed to participate in the 2023 presidential election.
  • ✦The campaign includes the distribution of a 'Voter Education Handbook' designed to teach residents how to correctly identify polling units and mark ballot papers.
Key Facts:2023: The 2023 presidential election saw 988,923 registered voters in Ekiti State, with 6,301 votes recorded as rejected.January 16, 2027: The upcoming presidential and senatorial elections are scheduled to take place on January 16, 2027.
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All Progressives Congress chieftain and member of the North Central Development Commission, Dr Atinuke Owolabi, has emphasised the need for sustained voter education to ensure increased participation…

Frequently Asked Questions About This Story

What is the primary goal of the 'My vote, my voice' event?

The event aims to educate voters on the correct way to cast ballots to reduce invalid votes and to mobilize support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Senator Opeyemi Bamidele.

Why is Dr. Atinuke Owolabi focusing on voter education in Aramoko?

She is focusing on this area because records indicate that approximately 73% of registered voters in the Aramoko community did not participate in the 2023 presidential election.

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