A Nigerian woman who was attacked with a bottle by political thugs at a polling unit in the Surulere area of Lagos has become a symbol of courage and determination after she returned to cast her ballot in the ongoing presidential election.
The woman, who has not been named, was reportedly attacked by members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) party while waiting in line to vote. She sustained injuries to her face and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
However, despite her injuries and the trauma of the attack, the woman refused to be intimidated or deterred from exercising her right to vote. She returned to the polling unit later in the day and cast her ballot, drawing widespread admiration and support from fellow Nigerians.
Many social media users have hailed the woman as a hero of the election, noting that her determination and bravery in the face of violence is an inspiration to others. The attack on the woman is just one of many incidents of violence and voter intimidation that have been reported across Nigeria during the election, which is being closely watched both domestically and internationally.
As the results of the election continue to come in, the world is watching to see what impact the courage and resilience of voters like the Surulere woman will have on the final outcome.
