Mobilisation, not protests, is crucial for election success, says YPP aspirant
A presidential hopeful from the Young Progressives Party, Jide Filani, has argued that mobilising voters is more important than protesting against the new Electoral Act. During a consultative visit in Ogun State, Filani emphasised that the key to winning the next general election is building a broad coalition and encouraging mass participation. He believes that reducing voter apathy and energising civic engagement are more urgent than legislative reforms or demonstrations. Filani also highlighted the importance of tackling insecurity and food shortages through better border management and investment in agriculture.
What we know
- Jide Filani dismissed protests against the new Electoral Act as inconsequential, stressing that mobilisation is the path to electoral victory.
- He met with political party chairmen at the Inter-Party Advisory Council secretariat in Ogun State to discuss strategies for the upcoming general election.
- Filani identified voter apathy as the biggest obstacle to political change and called for expanded civic engagement and disciplined voting.
- He criticised weak border management, noting Nigeria has over 1,000 border routes and persistent insecurity due to insufficient security infrastructure.
- On food insecurity, Filani advocated for investment in local manufacturing and agriculture to ensure food security and create jobs.
