The government and the National Assembly will work closely with the Nigeria Diaspora Voting Council (NDVC) to achieve diaspora voting.
The federal government and the National Assembly have given a nod towards the actualisation of the clamour for those in the diaspora to participate in the country’s elections.
“There is a need for all stakeholders, who are desirous to participate in the elections to approach and work with the National Assembly to amend the constitution in order to accommodate those in diaspora to vote during our elections,” said Mr Osinbajo. In his speech, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, told the gathering that the 9th Assembly is committed to the issue of diaspora voting and assured that they have given their nod.
“I’m saying all this because I want us to make the process a near-perfect one. There are so many issues that surround the issue, and we need to address them. But I’m for diaspora voting. “I think we have heard a lot, especially on the technicalities, but the key thing is that we have agreed that it is desirable and that it is about time we knew what the legal challenges to achieving our goal are.
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