Why the voter registration exercise should be extended.
As we continue to encourage Nigerians to participate actively in our democracy, I respectfully appeal to INEC to consider extending the voter registration window to the latest practical date that still allows adequate time for the preparation of a credible voters’ register before the 2027 general elections.
Every day, more young Nigerians attain the age of 18 and become constitutionally eligible to vote. They are not just our future; they are stakeholders in our present. It would be unfortunate if many of them were denied the opportunity to exercise their civic responsibility simply because the registration process closed long before the elections.
Moreover, this position is legally supported by the High Court judgment delivered on 22 November 2022 in Anaja Salmat & 3 Others v. INEC (Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1342/2022). In that decision, the Federal High Court held that voter registration should continue until 90 days before a general election to protect the constitutional voting rights of eligible Nigerians.
I appreciate the enormous responsibility placed on INEC to deliver free, fair, and credible elections. I also recognise the need for sufficient time to clean the register and make the necessary logistical preparations. However, our electoral process should, as much as possible, maximise participation rather than limit it.
A democracy is strengthened when every eligible citizen has the opportunity to be heard. I therefore urge INEC to adopt a registration timeline that protects the integrity of the process while ensuring that no eligible Nigerian, especially our young people, is unnecessarily disenfranchised. -PO
If the @icpcnigeria truly interrogated Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila @femigbaja they should release the full, unedited video recording to the public now. All these gimmicks won’t work. We know this is just another smokescreen.
NIGERIA DEVELOPES YAM AND CASSAVA HEAP-MAKING MACHINE
Nigeria has taken a major step forward in agricultural mechanization with the successful production of its first heavy-duty equipment designed to create heaps for yam and cassava farming.
The prototype machine, which is now undergoing field tests, was developed by the National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization (NCAM) in collaboration with a Chinese firm.
This video won't even be a month old before I'm sure this road will be repaired. I'm also confident that no one will be arrested over it. Well done.
Now, let an ordinary member of another community try the same approach where @OfficialAPCNg is in-charge ?
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On this auspicious occasion of the birthday of His Excellency, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, CON, we celebrate not only a statesman of uncommon integrity but also a leader whose life of service and compassion continues to impact positively on humanity. Mr. Obi’s journey in public service has been marked by discipline, transparency, and a commitment to human development, values that have distinguished him as one of Nigeria’s most exemplary leaders.
His unwavering commitment to education, healthcare, and philanthropy reflects a life dedicated to service and humanity. May this new year bring you greater strength and fulfillment.
Happy Birthday, Okwute!
Nigeria Police questioning Adeniyi Adeyemi, Director General of the fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council in Osun State, following his arrest today
I’ve never been ashamed of my humble beginnings, and I never will be.
Tyler Perry is one of my role models and I learnt a lot from watching his films, especially when it came to storytelling and writing. There is absolutely nothing wrong with learning from someone you admire. In fact, that’s how many great journeys begin.
Over the years, I broadened my knowledge, attended workshops, sharpened my craft through experience, and found my own voice. And I’m still learning because growth never stops.
Today, many upcoming filmmakers say they’ve learnt from my work, and I’m truly grateful for that. That’s how creativity is passed on. We learn, we growand we inspire others.
Never be ashamed of where you started. Keep learning. Keep growing.👍