2Face Foundation Launches ‘Vote Not Fight, Election No Be War’ Campaign |
As the 2015 elections gathers momentum with its attendant apprehension it stirs within the polity, The 2face Foundation
in partnership with Young Stars Foundation, National Democratic
Institute (NDI) , and other partner organisations, have flagged off the “VOTE NOT FIGHT – ELECTION NO BE WAR"campaign,
geared towards a violence free electoral process in 2015. This timely
initiative was officially unveiled at a press conference held at The
Events Centre, Alausa, Ikeja on the September 30, 2014.
The "VOTE NOT FIGHT, Election No Be War" campaign is an initiative championed by iconic music star, 2face Idibia,
and targeted primarily at the youth demographic which incidentally
constitutes by far the largest voting population in the country and also
the main culprits in election violence.
In
attendance were a cross section of the press and a heavy representation
of civil society organisations from far and near, who responded en
masse, united by one common cause - a desire to work towards
violence-free elections in 2015, as well other concerned citizens
including the matriarch of the Kuti family, Ms. Yeni Ransome kuti, among others.
Also unveiled at the launch was the project theme music recorded by 2face Idibia
as part of the Million Voices for Peace (MVP) project, and a Public
Service Announcement video by the BBC Media Action to sensitize the
electorates on the need to VOTE NOT FIGHT.
Fielding questions from members of the press as well other civil society organisations present, the panel made up of 2face
Idibia, Maxwell Machill (Senior Program Manager – NDI), Mrs. Ijeoma
Okey-Igbokwe (HOD, Voters Education – INEC), Kingsley Bangwell
(Youngstars Foundation and Efe Omorogbe (representing The 2face
Foundation), gave insightful answers and offered clarifications where
required. Also to lend support to the campaign was the United States
Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle, who though not physically
present, delivered a pre-recorded speech via multi media.
The highlight of the launch was the signing of the pledge by 2face Idibia,
Now Muzik artiste and collaborator on the MVP "Break the Silence"
single, Henry ‘K Slim’Kosiso, Ms. Ransome-Kuti and EiE's Yemi
Adamolekun, followed by the other attendees.
Other partners on the VOTE NOT FIGHT, ELECTION NO BE WAR Campaign include the Enough Is Enough (EIE)
Coalition, Isa Wali Empowerment Initaitive, Development Initiative For
African Women, Hip TV, The Bridge Youth Development Foundation, One Life
Initiative for Human Development, The Bridge Youth Development
Foundation, etc.
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