Concerns over voter apathy in FCT, Rivers, Kano elections

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Civil society groups CISLAC and the Transition Monitoring Group reported low voter turnout and logistical challenges in recent area council elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Rivers and Kano states. They warned that voter apathy threatens democratic participation and urged INEC to address identified weaknesses. The groups also criticized the presence of the Federal Capital Territory minister at polling stations and called on President Tinubu to ensure officials comply with the law. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar highlighted the low turnout, describing it as a sign of democracy being suffocated and urged opposition parties to unite. The APC won five of six chairmanship seats in the FCT council elections, while the PDP secured one.

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