Nigeria, May 21 -- The most recent Politics, People & Power issue featured a very enlightening debate between Nigeria's most politically charged issues: the so-called compulsory voting bill and the so-called "shadow government" controversy.

The spotlight fell on Professor Jideofor Adibe, political science lecturer at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, whose thoughtful analysis brought gravitas and substance to such knotty issues.

An on-deck bill in Nigeria's National Assembly seeks to compel all registered voters nationwide to vote or be punished. The bill's proponents believe it would render voting turnout impenetrable and strengthen democracy. However, Professor Adibe warned that compulsory voting is not at the forefront until then.

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