Youths under the banner of the Ogun East Youth Forum for OGD’27 (OGEYFO) have intensified voter sensitisation efforts, calling on residents of the district to see their Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) as the ultimate tool to shape their political and economic destiny.
In a statement issued after a weekend mobilisation rally, the group described the voter’s card as “the most potent weapon in a democracy, and the strongest means to bring change without violence.”
The forum stressed that many young people often underestimate their political power, forgetting that their collective influence at the ballot box could define the leadership direction of Ogun State come 2027.
“The future belongs to the youth. The PVC is our voice, our weapon, and our ticket to ensuring that Ogun East produces the leadership we deserve,” the group stated.
The campaign marks part of a broader movement to increase voter awareness, participation, and turnout across the district, especially among first-time and young voters.
“Your vote is not just a right. It is your power and your voice. Without your voter’s card, your dreams, hopes, and future remain at the mercy of others. The future we all desire can only be built by the choices we make today,” the statement read.
The forum stressed that the ongoing awareness drive is not just about civic education but also about mobilising support for the political vision of Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD), whom they described as the most experienced and people-oriented leader fit to drive Ogun to greater heights in 2027.
They further urged all eligible voters, especially youths in Ogun East, to register, collect, and safeguard their PVCs ahead of the elections.
“Register for your voter’s card. Keep it safe. Come out and vote when the time comes. Your card, your choice, your future,” the forum emphasised.
The statement concluded with a rallying call:
“OGUN EAST YOUTH FORUM FOR OGD’27… OGEYFO!!!”
With political momentum gradually building ahead of the 2027 elections, observers note that OGD’s influence in Ogun politics remains strong, and with youth groups like OGEYFO spearheading mobilisation, his chances of reclaiming the state’s leadership position may gain further traction.