Falz urges Nigerians to get angrier, vote more in 2027 elections

Falz (Folarin Falana) urged Nigerians to become angrier and react more strongly ahead of the 2027 general elections, speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. He said many people believe their votes do not matter, but the prevalence of vote buying proves politicians fear the ballot. ‘If our votes didn’t matter, politicians would not be doing everything within their power to try and influence results. If votes didn’t matter, there would not be vote buying,’ he stated. Falz emphasized that an overwhelming majority voting the same way would make cheating impossible, and urged first‑time voters to recognize their power. He criticized the habit of merely speaking truth to power without challenging oneself to act, calling for greater civic anger and participation. The appeal comes amid concerns about voter apathy and allegations of inducements ahead of the next election cycle. By highlighting that vote buying exists because votes do count, Falz frames electoral participation as the most direct way to hold leaders accountable.

Will you register to vote, encourage first‑time voters in your circle, and treat the upcoming election as an opportunity to demand better governance, or will you stay on the sidelines while others decide the nation’s future?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/22/2027-nigerians-not-angry-enough-we-need-to-react-more-falana/