A socio-political group, The Alternative Movement, has launched an intensive grassroots mobilisation campaign across Ogun State, urging citizens to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and prepare to actively participate in the 2027 general elections.
The campaign train made a stop in Atan, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area on Friday, where members of the group engaged residents on the importance of political participation as a tool for change.
The move follows a recent disclosure by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that over one million PVCs remain uncollected in Ogun State alone — a situation The Alternative Movement describes as alarming and reflective of deepening political apathy, especially among the youth.
Speaking during the outreach, Rev. Olusola Salau, South-West Chairman of The Alternative Movement, lamented the poor level of civic engagement among Nigerians, stressing that effective governance can only be achieved when citizens take the electoral process seriously.
“We’re building a voting community — a people-powered movement beyond political parties,” Salau said.
“INEC has raised the alarm about over one million unclaimed PVCs. Even worse, many who have theirs still don’t show up to vote. We cannot demand better leadership while staying on the sidelines.”
He called on eligible voters to shift from passive observation to active involvement by collecting their PVCs and participating in elections, adding that “true change begins with the ballot.”
Also speaking, another member of the movement, Olamide Emmanuel, noted that the outreach is part of a broader campaign to revive democratic consciousness and foster active citizenship across Ogun State.
“We are going from town to town. Atan is just one of many communities we’ll reach,” Immanuel stated. “Voting is not optional — it is your power and your voice. We’re here to remind people of that.”
The group pledged to continue its sensitisation efforts in the coming months, ahead of the 2027 polls, with a goal to awaken civic responsibility and rebuild trust in the electoral process.
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