Politics
YAKUBU Kingsley, the Presidential Aspirant of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in the 2027 general elections, has lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for extending the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR).
NAN reports INEC extended the ongoing by two weeks, giving eligible citizens until July 26 to register ahead of future elections.
Kingsley, in a statement on Thursday at the end of an emergency meeting of the leadership of the YMK Nigeria Project Movement, urged eligible Nigerians to take advantage of the remaining days to register.
He described the remaining days of the exercise as “a defining moment in Nigeria’s democratic journey.”
“Every eligible Nigerian who truly desires positive change must understand that voting begins with registration.
“Without registering, there can be no Permanent Voter Card (PVC), and without a PVC, there can be no vote,” he said.
He stressed that the future of Nigeria cannot be entrusted solely to a small percentage of the population while millions of eligible citizens remain on the sidelines.
“Democracy flourishes only when citizens actively participate in the electoral process.
“The YMK (Yakubu Mohammed Kingsley) Nigeria Project reiterates that every vote is powerful, but that power can only be exercised by citizens who are duly registered.
“The movement therefore calls on young Nigerians who have recently attained the age of 18, women, students, artisans, professionals, farmers, traders, persons living with disabilities and every eligible citizen who has not yet registered to visit the nearest registration centre immediately before the exercise closes.
“The PVC is not merely a document. It is the democratic instrument through which citizens peacefully determine the quality of leadership that governs them.
“It is the voice of the people expressed through lawful democratic means,” he said.
According to him, the solution to many of our national challenges lies not in violence, hatred or despair, but in peaceful democratic participation.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the YMK Nigeria Project to peaceful politics, issue-based campaigns, national unity, youth empowerment, social justice, institutional reforms and the principle of Nigeria First..
He, therefore, appealed to all political stakeholders to continue to conduct their activities peacefully, avoid inflammatory statements and reject every form of electoral violence.
He also urged them to protect the unity and stability of Nigeria as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum.
“The movement therefore makes this final appeal to every eligible Nigerian:
“Do not wait until it is too late. Do not allow this rare opportunity to pass you by.
“Visit the nearest INEC registration centre before the Continuous Voter Registration exercise closes on Sunday, 26th July, 2026.
“Register today. Obtain your Permanent Voter Card. Prepare to vote. Participate in shaping the future of Nigeria.
“History has consistently shown that nations progress when responsible citizens actively participate in choosing credible leaders.
“The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.
“Your vote is your power. Your permanent voter card is your democratic weapon.
“Register before the deadline. Vote for the Nigeria you deserve. Together, we shall build a new Nigeria,” Kingsley concluded.(NAN)
A.I
July 16, 2026
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