Former VP Peter Obi criticizes Nigeria's 2023 election as a 'show of shame' compared to South Africa's transparent process. He highlights low voter turnout, fraud allegations, and technical glitches. Nigerians on social media express frustration and call for electoral
In a recent statement, former Nigerian Vice President Peter Obi compared South Africa's recent election to Nigeria's 2023 election, labeling the latter a "show of shame."
He commended South Africa's transparent and efficient electoral process, citing high voter turnout, timely polling station openings, diaspora voting, and real-time result updates without technical glitches.
Conversely, he criticized Nigeria's election for low voter turnout, late polling station openings, lack of diaspora voting, fraud allegations, and technical glitches despite significant financial expenditure.
Nigerians on social media reacted passionately. While some agreed with Obi, others accused him of hypocrisy, citing his own involvement in allegedly rigged elections.
Many expressed frustration with Nigeria's electoral system, criticizing political interference in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and calling for serious reforms. Tribal sentiments surfaced, with some blaming ethnic voting patterns for election outcomes.
Overall, the report reflects a mix of disillusionment, anger, and hope for a better electoral future among Nigerians.
