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Nigerian voters cast ballots after delayed starts at polling stations

Por: Portland Press Herald World February 25, 2023

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ABUJA, Nigeria — Frustrated Nigerians cast their ballots into the evening Saturday, hours after the official deadline for joining the voting line in Africa’s most populous nation after late starts and sporadic violence caused delays at polling stations. Election officials blamed the delays on logistical issues, though other observers pointed to the upheaval created by a redesigned currency that has left many unable to obtain bank notes. The... + full article



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