NBA condemns compulsory voting bill:
“Democracy thrives on consent, participation, and trust—not coercion. Forcing citizens to vote under threat of imprisonment ...
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Compulsory voting bill illegal, draconian – NBA: The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the proposed compulsory voting bill under consideration by the House ...
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