About Us

On Saturday December 5, 2015, Bayelsans will decide at the polls who will drive the affairs of the state for another 4 years, it is very important to Bayelsans, Nigeria and the globe that this process stays fair and free of electoral violence. This is also necessary to ensure that our nascent democracy is nurtured to effectively yield its dividends to the masses. Past elections in the state have been characterized with violence against electoral officers, women and electorates, hence the campaigns for a peaceful election through our proposed event “BAYELSA VOTE IN PEACE CARNIVAL”. The Bayelsa VIP Carnival has been designed to mobilize students, youths, entertainers, businessmen and women, religious organization to take over the streets of Bayelsa state with the message of peace.  We will walk and dance with placards, music, T-shirts, banners, and other visibility items calling for a peaceful election in one voice.

OBJECTIVES

• To preach the message of peace before, on and after the December 5 governorship polls in Bayelsa State.
• To reach out to youths who are prone to be used as tools to cause violence during elections.
• To create a platform for governorship candidates to pledge a peaceful conduct during the gubernatorial elections.
• To reach out to the entire Niger Delta, Nigeria and the world that Bayelsa is set for a credible, fair and violence-free elections.