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Dayo Sobowale: Voter Apathy is Not The Problem, Distrust in Democracy Is

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2026April 24, 20260

Analyst says declining voter turnout reflects loss of trust in Nigeria’s electoral system, not voter apathy. Dayo Sobowale, has argued that Nigeria’s growing voter apathy is not simply a lack of interest in elections, but a deeper crisis of trust in the democratic process, warning that citizens are withdrawing because...

Atiku: Democracy Under Siege, Tinubu’s Chokehold Responsible For FCT Polls Apathy

NewsDeskNgFeb 23, 2026February 23, 20260

Atiku cites low FCT poll turnout as evidence of shrinking democratic space, urges opposition unity to safeguard Nigeria’s democracy. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over what he described as declining democratic participation following the low voter turnout recorded in Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections. In...

Track plot to truncate democracy, FG orders service chiefs

NewsDeskNgNov 27, 2023November 27, 20230

By Augustine Aminu The Minister of State Defence, Bello Matawalle, has issued a stern warning against any groups or individuals propagating violence against the peaceful coexistence and harmony being enjoyed by the law-abiding citizens of the nation. The Minister, who was responding to a high rate of fake news, rumour...