Nigeria: Atiku raises alarm over plot to disenfranchise Northern voters — Africa Links 24

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over what he described as a potential attempt to disenfranchise voters in parts of Northern Nigeria, following reports that the Senate may consider suspending political campaigns in eight states due to rising insecurity.

In a statement issued on Sunday by his media aide, Phrank Shaibu, the former presidential candidate warned that such a move could have serious implications for Nigeria’s democratic process.

Mr Atiku described the…