Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has called on the Federal Government to grant voting rights to Nigerians living abroad. Falana’s plea is premised on the significant financial contributions of Nigerians in the diaspora to the country’s economy through remittances.
According to Falana, the diaspora community’s substantial financial contributions to the Nigerian economy warrant their inclusion in the country’s electoral process. He believes that granting voting rights to Nigerians abroad would ensure that their voices are heard and their interests represented in the governance of the country.
Falana’s call is expected to spark a national conversation on the rights and responsibilities of Nigerian citizens living abroad. As the country continues to grapple with issues of electoral reform and citizen participation, Falana’s proposal offers a fresh perspective on how to enhance the democratic process.
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