EiE Nigeria Launches Campaign to Reach 1 Million Voters Ahead of the 2027 Elections

As Nigeria commemorates 33 years since the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election, the civil‑society group Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria, together with the crowdfunding platform Crowdr, has launched the One Million Voters Campaign. The initiative seeks to mobilise and register one million Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Combining voter mobilisation with crowdfunding, the campaign targets low electoral participation, especially among young people. It will run voter‑registration drives, civic‑education programmes, youth‑engagement activities and voter‑protection measures.

EiE Nigeria notes that voter turnout in the 2023 general elections was below 27 percent, meaning almost three‑quarters of eligible voters were excluded from the decision‑making process.

According to the organisation, many eligible voters were either unregistered, had not collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), or lacked sufficient information and support to participate effectively.

Public contributions on Crowdr will fund registration mobilisation, PVC collection drives, civic‑education programmes, youth outreach and voter‑protection efforts across Southwest Nigeria.

The mobilisation effort will officially begin on June 12 with voter‑registration and civic‑engagement activations at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Lagos State University (LASU).

EiE says the activations, carried out with Civic Hive, LearnPolitics, ALX and The Future Project, will combine registration support, civic education, peer‑to‑peer mobilisation and democratic engagement activities aimed at young Nigerians.

The organisation adds that the June 12 activities mark the start of a broader mobilisation that will extend into Ogun State and other parts of Southwest Nigeria under its Register, Select, Vote, Protect (RSVP) strategy ahead of the 2027 elections.

Executive Director of EiE Nigeria, Ufuoma Nnamdi‑Udeh, said the initiative aims to close the widening gap between political awareness and civic participation among young Nigerians.

“June 12 is not just a date in our history; it is a reminder that democracy survives when citizens participate. As we look toward 2027, we are concerned by the growing disconnect between political awareness and civic action,” he said.

“Too many young Nigerians are frustrated with the state of the country but remain outside the democratic process. Through this campaign, we are creating practical pathways for participation. Our goal is simple: to ensure that more Nigerians are equipped and ready to shape the future of their country.”

EiE further disclosed that activities marking Democracy Day will continue on June 13 with a civic gathering designed to engage young Nigerians through conversations, storytelling, film screenings and interactive activities focused on democracy and the 2027 elections.

The event will bring together creatives, influencers, student leaders, media voices, community organisers and young Nigerians for discussions centred on elections, accountability, citizenship and democratic participation.

The gathering will feature screenings of One Voice, Many Echoes alongside conversations with civic actors and cultural influencers, as organisers seek to connect civic participation with everyday experiences.

Speaking on the significance of the initiative, Senior Media Associate at EiE Nigeria, Akindeji Aromaye, said citizen participation would play a decisive role in shaping the future of Nigeria’s democracy.

“The future of Nigeria’s democracy will not be determined only by candidates or political parties. It will be determined by whether citizens show up,” he said.

“In 2023, millions of eligible Nigerians were absent from the process. Through the One Million Voters Campaign, we want to change that story. The June 13 gathering is part of that effort; creating a space where young Nigerians can connect civic participation with their everyday lives and understand that democracy is not something that happens to us; it is something we all have a role in shaping.”

EiE Nigeria says the campaign ultimately aims to encourage Nigerians to take collective ownership of democratic participation by directly supporting initiatives that strengthen civic engagement and ensure more citizens are involved in determining the country’s future.

Registration for the June 13 civic gathering has opened, while individuals and organisations interested in supporting the One Million Voters Campaign are encouraged to contribute through Crowdr.