97-Year-Old Voter Urges Nigerians to Participate in Elections

Pa Isaac Adeniran Adesanmi, a 97-year-old voter, participated in the ongoing governorship election at NUD Primary School, Collation Centre, Unit 1, Ward 4, Ilase Ijesa, in Obokun Local Government Area, Osun State. Despite initial difficulties with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), he remained determined to vote, having been involved in elections since the era of Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

Adesanmi urged Nigerians, especially the youth, to continue voting to influence leadership choices and called on elected officials to fulfill their promises. The election saw significant turnout, with Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, the governorship candidate, commending the voter participation and urging security agencies to maintain vigilance.

Senator Francis Fadahunsi also voted at the same polling center, expressing satisfaction with the turnout and encouraging more residents to participate in the electoral process.