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DO YOU THINK THE VOTING AGE SHOULD BE REDUCED?

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 Hello Friends,

 In many countries around the world, Nigeria inclusive, the minimum voting age established by law that a person must attain to be able to vote in a general election is 18 years. Some countries allow young people from age 16 to vote. Others allow youths from age 21. 

 Tell me, do you think we can have a law in Nigeria and other African States enforcing the 16 years minimum voting age. Do you think 18 years or, 21 years, is the best time to start voting in general elections? Let me hear from you.



Comments

Sam said…
For me 18 is the fine time. Youths will be matured to choose and not follow other people influence
16:35
Anonymous said…
But 12 or 13 years vote in our elections. I saw pictures from Maiduguri.
20:06
Unknown said…
18 years is ok . But there are matured and intelligent 16s.
07:17
Mikita said…
17 is better
08:14
Tobias Afolayan said…
Why do they need our votes when they cannot take care of us that are not rich
11:05
Unknown said…
It will be slow change from 18yrs to 16
14:32
Anonymous said…
Will my opinion change anything?
18:43
Unknown said…
Or voice can be loud and clear
19:43
Anonymous said…
Matured age of 1
09:56
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