Man laments as UK government orders him to register to vote or face £80 fine
An abroad-based Nigerian man laments after the UK government instructs him to register to vote in the upcoming election, warning that failing to do so could result in an £80 fine.
This was shared in a video that has gone viral on the popular social media platform, TikTok.
In the video, the man expresses his frustration, explaining that after returning to the UK, he received a message stating that he must register to vote, with a warning that failure to comply could lead to a fine of up to £80.
In his response, he can be heard saying, “£80 for what? £80 because I said I don’t want to vote? I don’t want to vote, is it by force?”
He went on to declare his reluctance to participate in the electoral process.
As the post spread online, many concerned individuals flooded the comment section, sharing their thoughts on the situation.
See some reactions below:
|•MyKeLL•|🥏: “This UK like fine pass anything. I keep bed outside that I wanted to trash, got fined £200😭.”
KennyV89: “U should be happy dey consider u to vote na. So ur voice even as not being a UK citizen is valid.”
Heritage: “UK is where you could be fined for neatly parking your car on a street in front of your house. The offence? For parking above allowed period of days. I mean in front of your house!”
David: “They called my parents when I was 16 that they will fine me £80 if I don’t register within 2 weeks😂.”
BLÄÇK ÅD@M: “bro, not to brag but you can also be fined by posting the content of the letter online.”
mikky0034: “Yes my bro that’s exactly true’ cause no vote is as bad as voting for the wrong one””” if our country fit do this I swear we will be better than this.”
truckguy007: “I Dey tell people say uk na military regime 😂😂😂. Them Dey force you do wetin you no one do 😂😂😂.”
Yellowpawpaw66: “Not voting, registration is important for census. I don’t vote but I registered.”
tryz_22: “My own was that I was forced to pay £421 because I was delaying in paying a fine of £171 for parking an untaxed car even when it was faulty. Thieves, I paid that money with pain and bitterness.”
yagirlsfavlineman: “Make una Dey move us ur fans Dey come Uk na , make we follow una fresh , see as u Dey fresh.”
andreggtlsheryl: “Country that have sense, them Dey push citizens to practice their right, for one country na 5k per pollin on unit 😏.”
Edowaye Anita uso: “That’s not from the right source no one will not force you to vote not uk authorities, you should know what your fellow Nigerians can do.”
Edowaye Anita uso: “That’s not from the right source no one will not force you to vote not uk authorities, you should know what your fellow Nigerians can do.”
Elle 18: “My Brother, you don’t need to vote if you like it’s your choice but just provide the documents they needed.It’s just for them to identify. Where are you from? That’s it.”
rare_gem: “That letter does not sound right. No one is fined for not voting.”
