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Governance · 08 September 2026

Youth Voter Apathy: Why 74% of Nigeria's Registered Voters Stayed Home

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Nigeria recorded its lowest voter turnout in over four decades during the 2023 general elections. Just 26.7% of registered voters cast their ballots. This isn't a statistics problem — it's a democracy crisis.

The reasons are well-documented: distrust in the process, fear of electoral violence, logistical barriers, and a deep sense that participation doesn't change outcomes. INP exists to address each of these systematically.

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