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Olisa Agbakoba Rejects Compulsory Voting Bill, Says He'd Rather Face Jail Time

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Olisa Agbakoba, has strongly condemned the National Assembly's proposed bill on mandatory voting, stating he would prefer imprisonment to complying with such legi

Falana Declares Compulsory Voting Bill Unconstitutional, Cites Fundamental Rights

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| 1 day ago

Falana Declares Compulsory Voting Bill Unconstitutional, Cites Fundamental Rights

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has criticized the proposed compulsory voting bill in Nigeria, describing it as unconstitutional and impractical under the current legal framework.

YIAGA Africa Rejects Compulsory Voting Bill, Calls Six-Month Jail Term 'Draconian'

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| 3 days ago

YIAGA Africa Rejects Compulsory Voting Bill, Calls Six-Month Jail Term 'Draconian'

YIAGA Africa Director Samson Itodo has criticized the proposed bill making voting mandatory in Nigeria, describing the six-month jail term penalty as 'draconian' and undermining electoral fr

Electoral Act Amendment: Reps Move to Make Voting Compulsory for All Nigerians

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| 3 days ago

Electoral Act Amendment: Reps Move to Make Voting Compulsory for All Nigerians

The House of Representatives has passed a second reading of a bill seeking to amend the Electoral Act 2022, which would make voting mandatory for all eligible Nigerian citizens.