Elections: Minister decries voter apathy, advocates stiffer penalty for electoral offenders - Vanguard News Nigeria

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Sirika, a native of Katsina state, spoke in an interview with newsmen at Shargalle town in Dutsi Local Government Area of Katsina State, on Saturday.He,however, expressed satisfaction with the way and manner the election was conducted throughout the 34 local government areas of the state.

“The essence of governance is security of life and property and then improvement of living conditions of our people and you can see that is only achievable by way of democracy and through elections. These elections are done in a peaceful and conducive environment. “And today also they have come out to vote the candidates of their choice. So I do believe that they understand this and I also call upon them to participate in the process because participation in the process is the guarantee to good governance.

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