96-Year-Old Woman Denied Voting Rights in Anambra Governorship Election

A 96-year-old woman named Elizabeth Onik was unable to vote in the Anambra governorship election at the Umudim Akasi polling unit due to not having a valid voter card. She expressed disappointment as she had been a regular voter at the polling unit.

Onik, who last voted in the previous election, was emotional when she found out she couldn't cast her vote. The incident highlights the challenges faced by elderly voters in exercising their democratic rights.

INEC officials confirmed that Onik did not possess a valid voter card. The turnout at the polling unit was significant, with 830 registered voters present.