The Obidient Movement has unveiled a nationwide campaign themed “Get Organised – Make Election Rigging Difficult (MERD)” aimed at empowering citizens and safeguarding Nigeria’s democratic process.
Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the National Coordinator, Dr. Tanko Yunusa, said the initiative’s primary goal is to ensure that every eligible Nigerian obtains a Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) to strengthen electoral integrity.
“Our mission is clear: boost civic participation nationwide,” Yunusa stated. “In every polling unit, Obidients will lead or join voting blocs of at least 100 people, targeting 100% PVC ownership. We will go door-to-door, assist with voter registration, and recruit 1,500 principled leaders to contest elections under our platform.”
He further revealed that the movement will mobilize massive voter turnout, deploy one million trained vote protectors, and leverage technology for real-time election monitoring.
The MERD campaign, Yunusa stressed, is designed to close the gaps that enable electoral malpractice, ensuring that the 2027 elections are transparent, credible, and truly reflect the will of the people.
