Lawmakers in Nigeria have proposed compulsory voting to tackle low turnout. With over 93 million registered voters, the country leads Africa in numbers, but only 27 percent showed up for the 2023 elections, the lowest turnout since 1999. Critics, however, warn that the bill could punish citizens rather than restore trust in democracy, citing deeper issues of insecurity and electoral distrust.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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Lawmakers in Nigeria have proposed compulsory voting to tackle low turnout. With over 93 million registered voters, the country leads Africa in numbers, but only 27 percent showed up for the 2023 elections, the lowest turnout since 1999. Critics, however, warn that the bill could punish citizens rather than restore trust in democracy, citing deeper issues of insecurity and electoral distrust.
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