Lawyers oppose compulsory voting bill:
Though yet to become law, the proposal has stirred national debate, with many legal and civil society actors warning ...
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Make good governance, not voting, compulsory in Nigeria: In Nigeria, voting hours are just six. In addition, the late arrival of INEC officials for duties has ...
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