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Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has expressed concern that the drop in voter turnout in Nigeria has shifted from being merely a civic issue to a critical national security matter. During a recent lecture, he emphasized the potential consequences of voter apathy on governance and stability.
Only about 239,210 out of an estimated 1.68 million registered voters participated in the recent FCT elections, indicating a worrying voter turnout of around 14-15%. A post-election analysis is essential to address the causes of this voter apathy ahead of the upcoming 2027 general elections.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed alarm over the abrupt announcement of a curfew in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) prior to the elections scheduled for Saturday. They believe the movement restrictions could hinder voter turnout.
Dr. Sam Amadi has advised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against modifying the election schedule to accommodate religious observances, arguing that it could lead to a loss of trust in the electoral process.
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Laden Salihu, has urged for the FCT Area Council elections to be rescheduled from Ramadan, warning that holding them during the fasting period could lead to significantly lower voter turnout and compromise the election's credibility.
