The bill was retired that would compulsory the exercise of the electoral right in Nigeria, as announced Monday by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, following the reactions of legal and organizations defending political rights. The bill provided for up to six months in prison and a fine for registered voters who did not exercise their right to vote. In a statement issued by the office of House Speaker Abbas Tatzoudin, it is stated that the decision to withdraw the bill was taken “after extensive consultations” with a wide range of bodies. The rate of participation in the Nigerian national elections has been steadily decreasing in recent years. In the 2023 presidential election, a 27%turnout was recorded, the lowest after the restoration of democracy in Nigeria in 1999. However, organizations to defend civil rights rejected the promoted bill on the obligation of the vote, referring to a “blatant infringement”. A lawyer also said that it would be “impossible to prosecute millions of Nigerians […]
Source: News Beast
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