Importance of election

Election is important for the following reasons

To vote candidate of choice into power

To have a change of government

To make people participate in governance through their vote

To make people perform their political and civic right

To have a change of policy

To unseat the a government that is not performing well

Responsibilities of Voters

Every voter that wants the truth to prevail and wants good leadership must be ready to stand against all odds. Some responsibilities of a voters are

Be a vigilant and an enlightened citizen. Know what goes on around you

Reject corrupt political party and electoral officers

Reject all forms of gratifications before voting for a candidate

Cast your vote only for the sincere and disciplined candidates

Enlighten others who may not know the truth so as not to be victims of the dubious politicians

Be disciplined and have self control

Procedure for Voting

Voter’s Registration

Step 1: A Nigerian citizen who is eligible to vote, goes to the INEC website to locate his Polling Unit.

Step 2: The citizen goes to the chosen Polling Unit to register

Step 3: The citizen would have his/her picture taken and his/her details captured.

Step 4: The citizen would be given a Voter ID card which makes him/her eligible to vote on election day.

Election Day:

STAGE 1:  Accreditation

Step 1: Go to the Polling Unit you were registered with your voter registration card ad join the queue

Step 2:  Present your Voter registration card to the INEC official and ensure that your name is the register

Step 3: Your finger would be marked with ink to show that you have been accredited.

STAGE 2: Voting

Step 1: Join the queue with the intention of casting your vote

Step 2: When it gets to your turn, ensure your name is ticked in the voter register

Step 3: You would be given a ballot paper listing out the political parties

Step 4: Enter the booth and select your preferred candidate

Step 5: Place your ballot paper in the ballot box