Elections in Nigeria are always memorable because it is the time when the people get to decide their fate on who leads them for the next four years.
The energy is always pumped and high as everyone clamours for their candidate to win. Since the Independence era, elections in Nigeria have been characterized by high scale of electoral malpractices, money politics, electoral violence but do Nigerians survive through this phrase yes. So here are tips on how to stay safe during the election period in Nigeria;
1. Avoid Late Night Out
This can’t be over-emphasized because even on a normal day, walking late or having a late-night out is not advisable to talk more about during elections.
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2. Be Careful Of What You Say
Tempers always run high during elections in Nigeria, so it is therefore very important to watch what you said verbally and even on social media.
3. Always Inform Family And Friends Of Your Whereabouts
As a Nigerian in Nigeria during the election period always ensure to inform your family and loved ones of your whereabouts. This is good because people can easily locate you when they know where you are if something bad happens to you.
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4. Be Security-Concious
Avoid high crime areas, and stay away from areas that have high violence rate. During this period, pay attention to your environment.
5. Know The Correct Polling Unit
Knowing the correct polling unit you want to avoid excessive wandering around during the voting time.
6. Do not wear anything with political insignia.
7. Don’t move around with a lot of cash.
8. Ensure your phone is fully charged and take a power bank.
9. Do not take children to the polling booth
10. Decline gifts of any kind at the polling station
11. Avoid engaging in heated and volatile discussions at the polling booth.
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