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The Digest:

A poignant scene unfolded at a polling unit in Agulu, Anambra State, as 96-year-old Mrs. Elizabeth Onike broke down in tears after being told she could not vote in the ongoing governorship election. The elderly woman, who had queued to perform her civic duty, was informed by INEC officials that she did not possess a valid voter's card.

Key Points:
  • The incident occurred at Polling Unit 019, Agulu II, Anaocha LGA
  • Mrs. Onike expressed deep pain at being unable to choose her next governor
  • She stated she had voted previously in the same unit
  • The polling unit recorded a large turnout of 830 registered voters
  • The elderly woman's children were reportedly not present to assist her
  • INEC officials upheld the card validity requirement despite her age
  • The scene highlighted challenges in electoral inclusivity
As Anambra decides its political future, this emotional moment reveals the human cost of administrative barriers—where even a lifetime of participation can be overshadowed by a single procedural storm.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria