Faith Nwadishi: Voter Apathy Fuelled By Political Class, Poor Civic Education

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Faith Nwadishi, Executive Director of the Centre for Transparency and Advocacy, said that Nigeria’s political class and inadequate civic education are major contributors to persistent voter apathy. In an interview with ARISE News, she warned that this apathy could undermine participation in the upcoming 2027 elections. Nwadishi noted that political parties previously conducted grassroots voter‑education activities, such as demonstrating thumb‑printing with sample ballots, but have largely shifted to using social media for outreach. She called for renewed efforts by parties and government institutions to educate citizens about voting rights and responsibilities.

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