Nigerians Abroad Plan a Voting Right Petition

Nigerians in the Diaspora have resolved to forward a petition backed by one million signatures to the Federal Government to allow citizens living abroad vote in future elections.

Election officials tally votes.

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    Leadership, 22 May 2012

    A member of the House of Representatives, Hon Charles Odedo who represents Idemili North/South Federal Constituency has stated that the much agitated rights for Nigerians living… Read more »

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