On Friday, The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reinstated Ayodele Olorunfemi as the governorship candidate of Labour Party in Ondo State. This was made known via a post the body made on X on Friday afternoon.
In Nigeria, voting is often driven by emotional, nepotic, and religious sentiments, overshadowing merit. Kunle Lawal of Electoral College Nigeria highlights that such biases hinder effective governance. To counteract this, political literacy, debate platforms, national campaigns, and civic education in schools are crucial for promoting merit-based leadership and national development.
