Human rights lawyer Olisa Agbakoba has strongly opposed a proposed Nigerian law mandating compulsory voting, stating he would rather face imprisonment than comply. Agbakoba argues that voter apathy arises from political exclusion and unfulfilled promises, not a lack of civic responsibility. The bill, which passed its second reading in the House of Representatives, has also been criticized by Senior Advocate Femi Falana as unconstitutional and impractical to enforce. The proposal aims to combat voter apathy and vote-buying, but critics highlight ongoing election irregularities and question the effectiveness of compulsory voting in Nigeria’s political context.