“Fix the System First”: INEC Can't Be Trusted, Courts Are Compromised — Lawyers Say Compulsory Voting Is Premature - TheNigeriaLawyer

“Fix the System First”: INEC Can't Be Trusted, Courts Are Compromised — Lawyers Say Compulsory Voting Is Premature - TheNigeriaLawyer

The House of Representatives’ recent move to make voting compulsory for all eligible Nigerians has sparked a wave of criticism, particularly from legal professionals who argue that the real issue is not voter apathy but institutional betrayal and electoral injustice. The bill, which recently passed second reading, proposes to amend the Electoral Act 2022 by mandating participation in elections for all Nigerians aged 18 and above. Non-compliance …