Voter suppression: Lagosians recount experiences
By DW
19 March 2023 |
10:27 am
The much-anticipated governorship and state houses of assembly elections took place on Saturday, and as the day unfolded, emotions ran high. For many, it was a time to exercise their civic duty and make their voices heard.
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