My Vote, Your Vote, No Fight” campaign seeks youth and student participation in peaceful democratic engagement across Nigeria
Nigerian youth and student groups have launched a nationwide peace mobilisation campaign targeting 50 million voluntary commitments to peaceful democratic participation ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
The initiative, known as the “My Vote, Your Vote, No Fight Campaign 2027,” is being led by the Association for Students’ Social Welfare (ASSW) in collaboration with the Nigerian Youth Parliament.
The campaign was announced in connection with World Peace Day 2026 and is designed as a non-partisan civic-engagement initiative focused on encouraging young Nigerians to reject political violence, intimidation, threats and confrontation over electoral choices.
According to the campaign organisers, the proposed mobilisation will cover Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, with grassroots activities extending to the country’s 774 Local Government Areas.
The central message is straightforward: young Nigerians can support different candidates or political parties without becoming enemies because of their choices.
ASSW Leads Youth And Student Mobilisation
The Association for Students’ Social Welfare is providing the youth and student mobilisation framework for the initiative.
ASSW describes itself as a student-focused organisation working around student welfare, education, career development, community service and opportunities for young people. Its publicly available profile identifies Abuja as its headquarters and lists Amb. Victor Adetolaju among its leadership.
Recent activities associated with the organisation have included student career programmes, youth policy engagement and participation in national conversations involving young people.
In August 2026, ASSW mobilised students for a career fair in Abuja, with discussions covering career development, entrepreneurship, leadership, public service opportunities and employability.
The organisation has also participated in youth governance and policy discussions. A September 2026 youth dialogue in Akure, organised by ASSW Network and partners, focused on young Nigerians’ understanding of governance, democracy and their responsibilities as citizens.
The new peace campaign builds on that youth and student engagement approach.
Nigerian Youth Parliament Joins Campaign
The Nigerian Youth Parliament is serving as the campaign’s youth-representation and civic-engagement partner.
Hon. Amb. Fakiya Foluso, who represents Ekiti South Senatorial District in the Southwest Caucus of the Nigerian Youth Parliament, is listed as Project Lead and Convener.
The parliament’s Southwest Caucus website identifies Fakiya Foluso as the representative for Ekiti South Senatorial District.
The campaign also identifies Rt. Amb. Ahmad Mustapha Darma as National Project Manager.
The proposed structure brings together youth representation and student mobilisation, with the organisers seeking to establish a broad network of young people committed to peaceful political participation.
50 Million Peace Commitments
The headline target of the campaign is 50 million voluntary peace commitments from Nigerian youths and students.
The organisers intend to facilitate both digital and physical participation, including Peace Pact signing activities on campuses, in communities and through grassroots volunteer networks.
The proposed commitment encourages participants to recognise their right to vote for candidates or parties of their choice while respecting other citizens who make different political decisions.
The campaign’s central statement is:
“My vote is my right. Your vote is your right. I will vote for the candidate or party of my choice. I will respect your right to choose differently.”
The organisers also want participants to reject electoral violence, intimidation and political thuggery while choosing dialogue over confrontation.
The initiative was publicly reported as a proposed campaign targeting 50 million young Nigerians across the 36 states and FCT.
From Campuses To Local Communities
The campaign’s proposed mobilisation strategy is designed to reach young Nigerians in schools, communities and other grassroots settings.
Planned activities include campus Peace Pact signings, youth town halls, community peace dialogues, peace walks, student and youth forums, community sensitisation programmes and social-media campaigns.
The organisers also intend to engage religious organisations, traditional institutions, community leaders, educational institutions, civil society organisations and private-sector stakeholders.
Volunteer mobilisation is expected to provide another channel for taking the campaign beyond major cities and into local communities.
The campaign also plans a “50 Million Voices for Peace” component, through which young Nigerians would publicly express their commitment to peaceful democratic participation.
Participants are expected to identify themselves by name, Local Government Area and state while declaring their willingness to respect other citizens’ political choices.
Focus On Political Tolerance
The campaign places particular emphasis on how Nigerians communicate during periods of political tension.
Its organisers say peaceful participation should extend beyond simply avoiding physical violence. They want young people to consider how they communicate online, respond to political disagreements and share election-related information.
The campaign therefore encourages participants to avoid inflammatory content, verify information before sharing political claims and engage in political discussions without threats or intimidation.
It also promotes respect for citizens who hold different political views.
The underlying message is that electoral competition does not require social hostility.
This approach is consistent with the organisers’ broader description of the initiative as candidate-neutral and open to Nigerians across political affiliations.
Peacebuilding Beyond Election Day
The organisers say the campaign will not be limited to Election Day.
Its proposed programme includes youth peace education, civic awareness, dialogue forums, campus and community outreach, social-media engagement, volunteer mobilisation and post-election social-cohesion activities.
The campaign argues that peaceful democratic participation requires sustained engagement before, during and after elections.
For young Nigerians, that includes understanding their civic rights and responsibilities, respecting opposing views and using available lawful channels to address political disagreements.
The initiative also calls on media organisations to promote responsible political communication and fact-based public discourse.
Call For Wider Stakeholder Participation
The organisers are inviting youth and student associations, universities and other educational institutions, civil society organisations, development partners, media organisations, private-sector institutions, religious bodies, traditional institutions and community leaders to participate.
They are also calling on political actors and influential public figures to consider the effect of political messaging on young people and communities during periods of heightened political activity.
ASSW’s recent public engagements show that the organisation has already been involved in student welfare, youth empowerment and civic-policy conversations.
Different Votes, One Nigeria
The campaign’s World Peace Day message centres on peaceful coexistence despite political differences.
Its core statement is:
“I may vote differently from you, but I will not fight you because of your vote.”
The organisers say the campaign is intended to encourage young Nigerians to participate in democracy without violence and to demonstrate that political differences do not have to result in personal conflict.
Its stated theme is:
“Different Votes. One Nigeria. One Future.”
The proposed national target is 50 million young people across 36 states and the FCT, with mobilisation extending to 774 Local Government Areas.
The campaign’s message remains:
“Yes to peace. No to violence.”
Campaign Leadership
- Lead/Implementing Organisation: Association for Students’ Social Welfare (ASSW)
- Founder & Executive Director, ASSW: Amb. Victor Adetolaju, MITPN
- Youth Parliamentary Partner: Nigerian Youth Parliament
- Project Lead/Convener: Hon. Amb. Fakiya Foluso
- National Project Manager: Rt. Amb. Ahmad Mustapha Darma
- Campaign: My Vote, Your Vote, No Fight 2027
- National Initiative: 50 Million Youth Peace Commitment 2027
The campaign adds another youth-led civic initiative to ongoing efforts to promote informed and peaceful participation ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.