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Yiaga Africa Rejects Bill On Compulsory Voting

by Sunday Isuwa
3 months ago
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A civic organisation, Yiaga Africa, has opposed a proposed bill at the National Assembly that seeks to enforce compulsory voting with a six-month jail term for eligible voters who fail to participate in elections.

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The bill aims to tackle Nigeria’s persistently low voter turnout which hit a historic low of 27.1% in the 2023 general elections, making the country Africa’s largest democracy with the lowest electoral participation.

In a statement yesterday , Yiaga’s executive director, Samson Itodo, described the bill’s punitive approach as “draconian” and a violation of fundamental rights guaranteed by Nigeria’s constitution and international human rights law.

“Abstaining from voting is a legitimate form of political expression,” Itodo said, arguing that the bill undermines democratic freedom by imposing sanctions on non-voters.

Nigeria’s voter turnout has seen significant fluctuations over the years. From 34.6% in 1979, it peaked at 69.1% in 2003 but plummeted to 27.1% in 2023, reflecting growing voter apathy driven by distrust in the electoral process and governance failures.

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Itodo criticised the bill for failing to address root causes of low turnout, such as election manipulation, lack of transparency, and systemic barriers to participation.

Instead of compulsory voting, Yiaga Africa urged lawmakers to focus on electoral reforms, including mandatory electronic transmission of results, diaspora voting, and greater transparency in election management.

“Voter apathy cannot be solved by punishment,” Itodo said. “It requires trust, electoral justice, and accountability.”

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Sunday Isuwa is an award winning journalist with over 15 years of experience. Currently at LEADERSHIP Media Group, he has published thousands of articles that have helped in shaping Democracy, Good Governance in Nigeria, Africa and the world at large. His Twitter handle is @IsuwaSunday 

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