A Nigerian man living in the UK is expressing his frustration after receiving a notice from the government requiring him to register to vote in the upcoming election.
The notice warns that failure to register could result in an £80 fine. His reaction was shared in a viral video on TikTok, resonating with many viewers.
In the video, the man explains that upon returning to the UK, he received a message stating he must register to vote.
His disbelief is evident as he questions:
“£80 for what? £80 because I said I don’t want to vote? I don’t want to vote, is it by force?”
His reluctance to participate in the electoral process is clear.
As the video gained traction, it sparked discussions with social media users flooded the comments section with a mix of support and criticism.
Many shared their own experiences with voting regulations, while others related to the man’s frustration over the fine.
Here are some comments below:
@ •MyKeLL•|
: “This UK like fine pass anything. I keep bed outside that I wanted to trash, got fined £200
.”
@BLÄÇK ÅD@M: “bro, not to brag but you can also be fined by posting the content of the letter online.”
@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.”
@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.”
@Heritage: “UK is where you could be fined for neatly parking your car on a street in front of your house.