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Electoral Act: National Assembly Rejects Voting Right For Underage Mothers

Edna Wande Jan 17, 2021 0

Joint Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission and Election Matters has reportedly rejected a proposal to allow married underage girls to vote during elections. According to ThePunch, the…

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National Assembly Seeks Voting Right For Married Underage Girls

Edna Wande Dec 20, 2020 0

National Assembly Joint Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission Matters on Wednesday proposed a review of the provision in Electoral Act which pegged the eligibility of a voter at 18 years. The federal lawmakers,…