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Voter apathy common in Nigerian elections – Okocha

Voter apathy common in Nigerian elections – Okocha

Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Ifunanya Obeme-Ndukwe
Published on 2025-08-30 17:35:12

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, Tony Okocha, says voter apathy is not unusual in elections in Nigeria.

Okocha, who spoke to journalists after casting his ballot at Ward 12, Unit 11 in Rumuigbo, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, however, described the local government elections as seamless and well-organized compared to previous elections.

On his expectations from the winners of the Saturday election, the APC Chairman said winners are expected to be people-oriented, with a focus on delivering infrastructural development and projects for their people.

Okocha said, “Apathy is not unusual in elections. Some persons would decide not to come out and vote.

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