Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu has joined the 'Osun Script' social media campaign, aimed at protecting votes ahead of the 2027 elections. On October 11, 2026, Yesufu announced her participation via a post on X, sharing a personalized poster generated through an online link. The poster declared her commitment to protecting her vote in the January 16, 2027, election. Yesufu identified herself as being from the Federal Capital Territory and stated her intention to vote for the National Democratic Congress.
The 'Osun Script' campaign encourages participants to fill out an online form to generate personalized posters bearing their details and pledges. They are also encouraged to share these graphics on social media to promote the initiative. Yesufu explained her pledge, stating she would follow the voting and counting processes to protect her vote. Her pledge included voting, staying at the polling unit, counting, and snapping the result sheet.
The campaign's slogan, 'vote, stay, count, snap the result sheet', encourages voters to cast their ballots, remain at polling units to observe the counting process, and photograph result sheets where permitted. Yesufu urged more Nigerians to participate, emphasizing that the 2027 elections should be approached differently from the 2023 general elections. She added, '2027 is not 2023. Learn the Osun Script and make your own pledge.'
The 'Osun Script' draws its name from the 2026 Osun State governorship election, where incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party defeated the All Progressives Congress candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. Adeleke polled 511,067 votes against Oyebamiji's 444,815, winning by 66,252 votes. The Independent National Electoral Commission declared Adeleke the winner on August 16, 2026.
Yesufu also called on Nigerians to mobilize support for former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso. She used the hashtags #YouRigWeOsunYou and #VoteNDC. The activist's participation in the campaign is seen as a move to ensure the integrity of the electoral process in Nigeria.
The 'Osun Script' campaign has gained traction on social media, with many Nigerians pledging to protect their votes. The campaign's organizers aim to promote transparency and accountability in the electoral process. By encouraging voters to remain at polling units and observe the counting process, the campaign seeks to prevent electoral malpractices.
As the 2027 elections approach, Nigerians are gearing up to participate in the electoral process. The 'Osun Script' campaign is one of several initiatives aimed at promoting electoral integrity and transparency. Yesufu's participation in the campaign is seen as a significant endorsement, given her prominence as an activist and advocate for democratic reforms.
Key points
- Aisha Yesufu joins 'Osun Script' campaign to protect her vote in 2027 elections
- The campaign encourages voters to cast ballots, remain at polling units, and photograph result sheets
- Yesufu urges Nigerians to mobilize support for Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso ahead of 2027 elections
