Nigerian comedian Bright Okpocha, also known as Basketmouth, has given his reasons for not voting in the elections on Saturday.
On Monday, the comedian provided his justifications via his Instagram account.
He claimed that in order to get a nice venue for his gigs outside of Nigeria, he had planned them a year in advance, and changing locations due to the election date would be logistically challenging for him.
“ I have always spoken up about the wrongs in this country. It’s quite unfortunate that I missed elections this year. However, my international shows are planned one year so as to secure the date and venue.
“ To have changed my date on such short notice would have been a logistical hazard not to myself but to the whole crew. Elections have not always been in February.
“ I am proud of every Nigerian Youth for taking a stand. Thank you to my true fans that understood and still came out for me. Thank you Frankfrut for another sold out show. Cologne. You are next “
