The movement said the walk was intended to send a strong message to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies that Nigerians’ votes must be protected, properly counted and respected.
According to the movement, the 2027 elections must not be allowed to become an avenue for the manipulation or theft of voters’ mandates.
Participants in the awareness campaign reportedly used the walk to draw public attention to the need for credible elections and greater vigilance throughout the electoral process.
The Kwankwasiyya movement maintained that voters should be able to cast their ballots without intimidation and have confidence that their votes will be accurately reflected in the final results.
The development comes as concerns over electoral credibility remain part of the wider debate ahead of the 2027 polls. The International Republican Institute’s 2026 pre-election assessment identified public confidence in INEC, results transmission and collation, election security and enforcement of electoral offences as important issues requiring attention.
INEC, however, has assured Nigerians of its commitment to electoral integrity. Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan recently said the commission had addressed operational challenges identified ahead of the September 19 bye-elections and would continue monitoring the electoral process.
The Kwankwasiyya campaign therefore adds to growing calls from political groups and civil society organisations for stronger measures to safeguard ballots, prevent voter intimidation and ensure transparency in the transmission and collation of election results.
The movement said Nigerians would remain vigilant and would not accept any attempt to undermine their votes during the 2027 elections.
With the presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027, concerns over electoral transparency are expected to remain a major issue as political parties and support groups intensify mobilisation across the country.
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