In July 2003, the African Union (AU), an international bloc that Nigeria is a member of, adopted the Maputo Protocol during a summit in Mozambique. The Protocol is a legal framework to address the challenges women face on the African continent, including gender-based discrimination. It ensures women’s rights to dignity, life, and integrity. As culled …
Must candidates be registered voters in constituencies they seek to represent?
Claim: A Facebook user has alleged that a candidate vying for election must be a registered voter of the constituency they seek to represent. Verdict: False! Research conducted by DUBAWA…