Nigeria’s politicians know the problem, and it’s not the voter

    Oluwole Crowther | Editor’s picks | May 20, 2025    
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A bill jointly sponsored by Tajudeen Abbas, the current Speaker of the House of Representatives from Kaduna, and Daniel Ago, who represents Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency of Plateau State, proposes to make voting compulsory for all Nigerian citizens. While this may appear to be a step toward civic responsibility, it is a misdirected effort that ignores the core issues affecting Nigeria’s democracy.

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