A prominent northern activist, Mallam Jabir, has launched a voluntary voter registration drive for rural farmers across northern Nigeria, describing it as a step toward reclaiming political power for those “who feed the nation”.
In a post on his official X account on Saturday, Jabir said the initiative aims to register 25,000 farmers in November and 50,000 by the end of 2025.
“Early today, I officially kicked off a voluntary voter card registration drive for rural farmers across the North,” he announced.
He said the campaign was born out of frustration with the government’s policies, which he described as “reckless”, adding that farmers are facing hardship due to rising costs, insecurity, and neglect.
“Currently, farmers, especially the subsistence farmers, are going through a lot; it’s a difficult situation for them due to the government’s reckless policies,” he wrote.
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Jabir said the project is about giving rural farmers a voice in the country’s political process.
“For too long, rural farmers have been politically sidelined. Now, it’s time to give power back to the people who feed the nation,” he said.
He added that Nigerian farmers are ready to make their voices heard through the ballot, noting that the 2027 general election could redefine the country’s political direction.
“The Nigerian farmers are ready to vote for a better person, and that’s why we are doing this exercise,” Jabir said.
In another post, he spoke of his broader vision for the country.
“Building a New Nigeria where everyone has access to food, shelter, healthcare, education and other basic needs,” he stated.
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“My motivation comes from seeing the struggles of our people and the burning desire to build a better, fairer society for all,” he added.
The initiative has received widespread praise on social media, with users commending Jabir’s effort to empower rural communities often left behind in national decision-making.
One user, @OluwasolaOmoya, wrote, “This is a nice initiative; well done.” Another, @RabeBala2, noted that farmers were suffering from high labour costs, poor market prices, and insecurity.
Observers see the move as part of a growing political consciousness among rural populations, particularly in the North, where economic hardship has worsened under Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Supporters of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, have also expressed solidarity with Jabir’s campaign, describing it as aligned with the call for a “New Nigeria” built on justice and accountability.
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