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By Lawrence Agbo
The senator representing Edo South Senatorial District, Neda Imasuen, has stated that religious holidays like Lent and Ramadan shouldn’t affect election dates, emphasizing that civic duty must come before private interests.
In an interview with ARISE News on Tuesday morning, Imasuen argued that elections are required by the constitution and shouldn’t be changed to fit religious schedules. Regardless of faith or seasonal religious practices, he insisted that citizens must consciously commit to participating in the democratic process.
“We must educate and change the mindset of our people,” the senator said, emphasizing that Nigerians ‘elections are a civic responsibility. Irrespective of religious engagements, it wouldn’t take much to come out and vote.”
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Imasuen noted that observing Lent or Ramadan does not prevent citizens from fulfilling their responsibility at the polls, pointing out that casting a vote takes only a short time and should not conflict with periods of fasting or worship.
The lawmaker’s remarks come amid discussions in some quarters about whether major elections should avoid key religious seasons to encourage higher voter turnout.
He urged stakeholders, including the electoral body and civil society groups, to intensify efforts aimed at reinforcing democratic participation as a shared national duty.
