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Reps Speaker bows to pressure, withdraws controversial compulsory voting bill

The Speaker of the 10th Assembly, Tajudeen Abbas. [PHOTO CREDIT: House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria]

The bill provides, among other things, that eligible Nigerians who fail to vote during elections could face a penalty of up to six months in prison or a fine not exceeding N100,000.

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