Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash O. Amupitan (SAN), has identified misinformation, distrust in the electoral process, and low civic awareness as major drivers of voter apathy among young Nigerians.
He stated this on Wednesday at the unveiling of a revised National Voter Education Manual targeted at young Nigerians, organized by Kimpact Development Initiative in Abuja.
The INEC boss, represented by the chairman of the commission’s information and voter education committee, Alhaji Mohammed Haruna, noted that many Nigerians have lost confidence in elections, often believing that their votes do not count.
This perception, he said, is fueled by misinformation and past electoral controversies, leading to widespread disengagement.
He said the situation has created a dangerous imbalance where a minority determines election outcomes.