Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha popularly known as BasketMouth has stated why he did not vote on the day of the 2023 presidential election.
The comedian revealed his reasons via his Instagram account on Monday.
He stated that he had a show outside of Nigeria planned for a year in advance to secure a good venue and that changing venues due to the election date would cause him logistical problems.
“ I have always spoken up about the wrongs in this country. It’s quite unfortunate that I missed the elections this year. However, my international shows are planned one year before, 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. But my show always was, as a valentine’s special.
“ That being said, 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, Frankfurt for another sold-out show. Cologne. You are next,” he added.
