By John Ndu
In line with the ongoing
Independent National Electoral Commision INEC continuous voters
registration exercise, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has
announced 3rd of July as the day set aside to kickstart the voters
registration sensitization campaign.
The exercise is ahead of the November 6, 2021, Governorship election in Anambra State.
This
was disclosed during the inaugural meeting of the Youth Executive of
the party, Anambra chapter, which was held in Awka,Yesterday.
The Deputy National Chairman, Strategy, Innovation and Inclusion, Dr Chike Okogwu who spoke during the meeting said
"the
sensitization is in line with the directives of the Independent
National Electoral Commission INEC, in ensuring full participation in
the election".
Mr Okogwu noted that the sensitization would be simultaneously done across the state, especially at the capital city, Awka.
He added that the essence is to promote voter education, especially in villages where there is political apathy.
The
Deputy National Chairman, regretted that some youth and women are
apolitical, and shun voting during election, noted that it is only
through voting that the society can have true democracy.
Mr Okogwu urged all youths, especially Persons with Disability to come out for the exercise for better transformation.
On
his part, the National Chairman of ADC, Chief Okey Nwosu charged the
youths to own the campaign exercise, as the future belongs to them.
"ADC as a party had the interest of the youths and would continue to champion their course for better Nigeria. He said
-omonaijablog.com
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