At Caustival 2026, a social justice arts and film festival held in Abuja, young Nigerians gathered to speak their minds about what is at stake heading into the 2027 elections. The event, organised by Gatefield, became a space where politics met creativity, and the conversations were anything but quiet.
Two concerns rose to the top: trust in the electoral process and the inclusion of women in political life. For many of the young attendees, these are not abstract issues. They are reasons people either show up to vote or stay home entirely.
With 2027 still on the horizon, moments like Caustival matter. They signal that young Nigerians are not waiting to be invited into the conversation. They are already in the room, and they have questions that deserve answers.
Originally published by Premium Times.