NOA Urges Yobe Residents to Reject Vote Buying Ahead of 2027

The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Yobe State Directorate, conducted a grassroots mobilization campaign in Damaturu to discourage vote buying, voter apathy, and electoral violence in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The campaign, themed “Your Votes, Your Voice, Our Future: Say No to Apathy, Vote Buying and Election Violence,” aimed to promote responsible electoral participation and the importance of obtaining Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

Mallam Lanre Isa Onilu, the Director-General of NOA, represented by Alhaji Ali Audu, emphasized voting as a civic duty and urged citizens to protect the electoral process's integrity. Hajiya Maryam Shetima, the Acting State Director of NOA, highlighted the campaign's focus on three critical issues: voter apathy, vote buying, and electoral violence.

Alhaji Aja Kalli Abba Mufama, the District Head of Nawa Ward, commended the initiative and encouraged residents to avoid selling their votes for small amounts. The event also featured representatives from various security and electoral bodies who stressed the need for peaceful and credible elections.