Former Big Brother Naija housemate Saskay has urged Nigerians to come out on Election Day, including those without Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
She encouraged people who cannot vote to help eligible voters defend their votes during the election.
Her message on X has attracted mixed reactions, with some Nigerians praising her position while others raised concerns about PVC collection and political candidates.
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Saskay has urged Nigerians without Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to come out on Election Day and support efforts to protect votes during the 2027 general election.
The reality TV star made the appeal in a post on X, where she encouraged eligible voters to exercise their voting rights and those who cannot vote to help defend the votes of others. Her message has generated reactions among Nigerians online.
Saskay sends message to Nigerians ahead of 2027 election
Saskay, who became popular following her appearance on the Big Brother Naija reality television show, shared the message on her X account.
She urged Nigerians not to stay away from the electoral process because they do not have PVCs, stressing that people who cannot vote can still contribute to protecting the votes of eligible citizens.
Her message read:
“You have PVC o
You don’t have PVC o
Come out on Election Day!
Let those who can, vote
And those who can’t, help voters defend their votes.”
Her statement has drawn attention as conversations about political participation and preparations for the 2027 general election continue.
What Nigerians should know about the 2027 election dates
According to the revised timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on Saturday, January 16, 2027.
The governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections are scheduled for Saturday, February 6, 2027.
Nigerians react to Saskay’s message
Saskay’s post has attracted different reactions, with some X users applauding her position while others shared their concerns about the electoral process.
Here are some reactions gathered by Newsflashngr.
@Vyperonchain wrote:
“How can i collect my voters card ,they said they will let me know when its ready
Up till now nothing”
@White_Superion wrote:
“God bless you Saskay. Now I know y i liked you from the house . If we perish, we perish. Instead of us are of us to die on our knees, we die standing on our feet. Thanks”
@GMBbyolamil wrote
“Comot for voting station if you no get pvc oh make them no pack you 😂 niaja na jungle oh”
@sallysylv wrote:
“Gbam, my love ❤️”
@blazeepascal wrote:
“So who are we voting that’s the question?”
@peterskan7070 wrote:
“NA WHY ME follow you handle since BBN ‘Cause you never support nonsense”
Meanwhile, Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has explained why he supports former presidential candidate Peter Obi, saying his decision is based on the politician’s Igbo identity rather than what he considers evidence of intelligence.
The entertainer made the remarks in a video circulating on social media, where he openly discussed his reason for supporting Obi, a former governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election.
“I’m supporting Peter Obi for president because of tribe only. Because he’s Igbo. Not because I see the intelligence or hear the intelligence come out of his mouth,” Speed Darlington said.
His comments have attracted reactions on X, with some users praising his willingness to state his political preference openly, while others challenged his assessment of Obi.
Speed Darlington’s reason for supporting Obi
The rapper’s statement presents ethnic identity as the main consideration behind his support for Obi ahead of the next presidential election.
Rather than crediting the politician with leadership qualities, intellectual ability or policy positions, Speed Darlington said his preference was rooted in their shared ethnic background. Continue reading here.
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