From Hope to Apathy Why are Nigerians Avoiding Elections

Nigeria has millions of registered voters, yet election after election, fewer citizens are turning up at the polls. In the 2023 general elections, despite over 93 million registered voters, only about 27% participated in the presidential election. What happened? In this episode of Game Theory, we examine the growing gap between voter registration and voter participation, exploring why many Nigerians have moved from hope to apathy. Is it distrust in the electoral process? Disappointment with political leadership? Economic hardship? Security concerns? Or a belief that individual votes no longer make a difference? Watch the full analysis as we explore one of the most important challenges facing Nigeria's democracy today.