Today being International Women’s Day, we spotlight Jennifer Efidi, a resident in Lagos state, who on February 25th, was allegedly assaulted by thugs while she was waiting to cast her vote at Polling Unit 065 in Surulere. Despite suffering injuries to her face from the attack, she went back later to cast her vote. Lagos residents have commended her courageous act of returning to the polling unit after the assault. Social media users believe that the attack was carried out by political thugs hired by a particular political party to intimidate opposition voters.
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It was gathered that the ugly attack allegedly occurred in Surulere, Lagos when the woman tried to vote for a party of her choice.
She was said to have been battered by the thugs and was taken to a nearby clinic for treatment, where her wound was bandaged before mustering the courage to go back to the polling unit to vote.
Pockets of violence erupted in some Lagos polling units including the polling unit outside the Oba Elegushi Palace at Ikate in Eti-Osa, Lekki, Lagos State which was also attacked by thugs. However, the highlight of this election cycle has been Jennifer Efidi, the SUPERWOMAN.
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The hoodlums reportedly attacked the area carting away ballot boxes and chasing away the presiding officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi on Monday visited Mrs Jennifer Efidi in her residence.
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Efidi has become a symbol of hope, tenacity, and courage for a better Nigeria.
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Nnaemeka is an academic scholar with a degree in History and International Studies from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He is also a creative writer, content creator, storyteller, and social analyst.
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