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A video showing some Nigerian youths urging parents not to accept N5,000 or bags of rice from politicians in exchange for their votes in the 2027 elections has gone viral on social media.
In the video, a young woman was seen kneeling as she pleaded with a group of parents who stood and watched the youths.
Other youths participating in the awareness campaign were seen explaining to the gathering why voters should reject money, food items or other gifts offered by politicians in exchange for their votes.
Youths campaign against vote buying
The youths, who held placards during the demonstration, strongly kicked against the practice of accepting N5,000 and rice from politicians, arguing that voters should not trade their votes for temporary benefits.
They urged parents to consider the long-term impact of their choices at the ballot box rather than accepting items from politicians who may not return to their communities until another election cycle.
The video has since generated reactions online, with social media users sharing different opinions about the campaign and the issue of vote buying in Nigeria.
Public reactions
Iamkpnd wrote: “All this things na talk let’s be honest Nigeria get that witch smile or fear whenever something is fast approaching not that they will do shit.”
Elnick Global wrote: “Yeah, I love the spirit. Let’s tell our parents to vote right and vote well.”
Gbadamosi wrote: “There’s nothing to do about it even begging can’t save us because the election will be rig believe me.”
Saint Vincent wrote: “Lol make them collect am and still vote their choice. Shey they said “All is fair in politics.””
Gospelwifi wrote: “Please help me tell them very well, some are the one’s causing all this things happening in our country.”
Chiefndiorlu wrote: “Yorugba mothers will definitely dissapoint you because they can’t do without begging inshallah.”
Watch the video here…
Youths seen begging Nigerian parents not to collect ₦5,000 and rice from politicians to vote in the 2027 election pic.twitter.com/PD2UthqYsh
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) September 25, 2026