2027: Public apathy will worsen if electoral transparency is not guaranteed – CITAD
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has warned that Nigerians may lose more interest in voting if transparency is not guaranteed ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group raised concerns after the Senate rejected a proposal that would make real-time electronic transmission of election results compulsory in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill […]
‘I’d Rather Be Imprisoned Than Obey A Compulsory Voting Law’ — Olisa Agbakoba
A new law is being proposed in Nigeria that would force every eligible voter to take part in national and state elections. This means everyone who can vote would have to vote, or face penalties. Olisa Agbakoba, a well-known human rights lawyer and senior advocate, strongly opposes this idea. He says he would rather go […]