Presidency, N’Assembly, INEC Express Readiness for Diaspora Voting
The hope of Nigerians living in diaspora to participate in the electoral process have received some nods as the Presidency, the National Assembly and the Independent National Electoral Commission have expressed commitment to work towards the implementation of diaspora voting.
Represented by Senator Babafemi Ojodu, the vice president said Nigerians in diaspora contribute greatly to our economic growth with their resources, therefore it goes without saying that they are potentially crucial in playing their part significantly to sharpen Nigerian issues and developmental journey.
INEC National Commissioner, Mohammed Leki, in his presentation, said the commission was in support of diaspora voting and it’s ready to see to its implementation. Also commenting further on the issue of diaspora voting, the Speaker House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, said a constitutional amendment is needed to enable diaspora voting.
“The topic of diaspora voting has within a short period of time become a matter of intense public debate. It is true that our electoral process in Nigeria is far from perfect. We have started that work, and we will succeed in that objective.
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