96-Year-Old Woman Denied Voting in Anambra Election Due to Document Issues
Elizabeth Onik, a 96-year-old woman, was unable to vote in the Anambra State governorship election due to not having a permanent voter's card. Despite her eagerness to participate, she was refused the opportunity to vote at Umudimakasi Agulu ward 2 poll unit 008 in Aniocha.
Onik's emotional ordeal drew sympathy from fellow voters, emphasizing the need for inclusive measures to accommodate elderly citizens in the electoral process.
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