Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has called on Nigerians to prioritize the Continuous Voters Registration, CVR, stressing that their vote is their voice.
In a post via X on Tuesday, Saraki said the exercise presents another opportunity to shape country’s future together.
According to him, in 2023, young Nigerians showed great promise, as nearly 40 percent of registered voters were between 18 and 34, and over 93 million collected their PVCs.
He lamented that only 26.7 percent turned out to vote, reiterating that out of almost 94 million who registered, just about 24 million cast their ballots.
“That gap speaks to the silence of that demography when it comes to decision-making, and silence does not build nations.
“Your vote is your voice. Your ballot is your power. With it, you choose leaders, you shape policies, and you decide the direction of your community, your state, and your country.
“So encourage your brothers, your sisters, your friends, and your neighbours. Do not hand your future to others, and do not outsource your responsibility,” he advised.
