Nwangwu: If We Don’t Take Our Civic Responsibility Seriously, We Have Voted For What We Don’t Want

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Ezenwa Nwangwu, chairman of the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa, told ARISE NEWS that the recent area council elections in the Federal Capital Territory were largely peaceful but suffered from low voter turnout and logistical problems. He warned that voter apathy and administrative shortcomings undermine civic responsibility and can lead to outcomes that do not reflect citizens’ wishes. Nwangwu criticised INEC for issues such as officials leaving electoral materials on the floor and some staff failing to appear at polling stations. He called for greater citizen participation, stronger institutional preparation and confidence‑building measures ahead of future elections. The remarks highlight concerns that current weaknesses could affect the credibility of upcoming electoral contests.

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Reported by 2 sources: Arise News, daily_post.