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Canada's Ballot Chaos: Protests and Low Voter Turnout Loom

10/10/2025

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The Longest Ballot Committee in Canada faces signature-harvesting accusations as protests highlight first-past-the-post.
By-elections included over 200 candidates, delaying vote counting and creating accessibility barriers for disabled voters.
In Nigeria, analysts warn engagement is low, with fewer than 50% likely to vote in 2027.
Defections, including Governor Umo Eno, reflect realignments as parties seek alignment with the ruling APC.

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Story summary

The Longest Ballot Committee in Canada faces signature-harvesting accusations as protests highlight first-past-the-post.
By-elections included over 200 candidates, delaying vote counting and creating accessibility barriers for disabled voters.
In Nigeria, analysts warn engagement is low, with fewer than 50% likely to vote in 2027.
Defections, including Governor Umo Eno, reflect realignments as parties seek alignment with the ruling APC.