96-Old-Woman Weeps After She Was Denied Access To Vote (Video)
Mrs. Elizabeth Onike, a 96-year-old woman, was seen weeping at Umudim Akasi Polling Unit 019, Agulu II, Ward 8, in Anaocha LGA, Anambra State.
The woman, who was captured weeping profusely at about 10:29am after the INEC presiding officer told her that she cannot vote because she didn’t have voters card.
The polling Unit which has a total registered voters of 830, witnessed large turnout of voters.
Speaking in Igbo language, the 96-year-old woman said: “I have been voting at this polling Unit. I voted in the last election but the INEC officials said I have no valid voters card. My children are outside and none is at home with me.
“I am pained that I am not going to vote in this election to determine who will be my next governor.”
#AnambraDecide: 96-old-woman weeps after denied access to vote
Raphael Ede, Awka
A 96-year-old woman, Mrs Elizabeth Onike, is captured weeping at the Umudim Akasi polling Unit 019, Agulu 11, Ward 8 in Anaocha LGA Anambra State.
The woman, who was captured weeping profusely at… pic.twitter.com/RF5SOMSpw8
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