Nigerian Prisoners to vote in next general election 

Nigerian authorities have announced that prisoners will be allowed to vote in the next general election.

The move is aimed at deepening the country's democracy.

The Electoral Commission says it is considering setting up polling centres inside prisons.
 
Chairman of the electoral body announced that some category of inmates will be given the opportunity to vote, but did not give details.

Human Rights Activists have been campaigning for the change, arguing that not allowing inmates to vote is a violation of their human rights. 

Nigeria will hold its next General Election in February 2019. 

SOURCE: BBC NEWS
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