Nigeria has enjoyed democracy for nearly two decades. However, this democracy has been marked by low turn out of youths during elections, corruption, unfulfilled promises, buying of votes and stuffing of ballot boxes.
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| Bisola Aiyeola arriving at the event |
On Saturday, October 20th, ONE Campaign launched the Vote Your Future Campaign to give youths the chance to ask presidential candidates of the various political parties what their plans and agenda are for the nation, and particularly for youths.
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| A participant at the event |
The well-packed event saw youths from all over Nigeria converge at Abuja to witness and participate in the historic event.
The #VoteYourFuture campaign is all about reinforcing the fact that citizens' action of voting (or not voting) affects their future. It affects the future of families, children and can have an impact on advancement in life. Voting matters. Not only that, how you vote matters. How you select candidates is of critical importance.
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| #VoteYourFuture |
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| Event venue |
It is important that candidates know the issues that affect Nigeria, and most importantly how to solve them. Candidates might not have all the answers, but they must know how to get the answers and they must demonstrate that knowledge when ordinary citizens, ask them questions.
Celebrities and influencers including Bisola Aiyeola, Bankole Wellington aka Banky W and Folarin Galena aka Falz The Bad Guy were some of the speakers at the event.
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| L-R: Banky W and Bisola Aiyeola |
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| Falz The Bad Guy (Folarin Falana) |
The event was hosted by renowned host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.
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| L-R: Serrah Makkah ( ONE Director, Nigeria) and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu |
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