:🔥 2027 Election Alert: Should Prisoners Be Allowed to Vote? Experts Warn of Possible Manipulation! 🔥

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:🔥 2027 Election Alert: Should Prisoners Be Allowed to Vote? Experts Warn of Possible Manipulation! 🔥

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The recent announcement by INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu about allowing inmates to vote in the 2027 elections has sparked heated debates across Nigeria! 🤯

While some hail it as a major step for democracy, others fear it could open doors for election rigging and manipulation. Here’s what’s going on:

Key Points from INEC & Reactions:
✔️ Court Backs Prisoner Voting – An Appeal Court ruling grants inmates the right to vote, and INEC is working with the Correctional Service to implement it.
✔️ Legal Experts Support It – Barrister Zurkallaini Sani Tsanyawa says it aligns with the 1999 Constitution, but warns against politicians exploiting the system.
✔️ Political Analysts Are Worried – Prof. Kamilu Sani Fagge (Bayero University) suggests a mock election first to test the process and prevent fraud.

The Big Question:
❓ Should prisoners vote?
✅ YES – It’s their constitutional right, and excluding them is undemocratic.
❌ NO – It could be abused, leading to inflated votes and rigging.

What’s your take? 🤔
👉 Should INEC proceed, or is this too risky for Nigeria’s elections?
👉 How can we ensure inmates vote freely without manipulation?

Drop your thoughts in the comments

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