{"id":130,"date":"2023-02-22T10:12:23","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T10:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/driveme.ng\/our-blog\/?p=130"},"modified":"2023-02-22T10:21:11","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T10:21:11","slug":"staying-safe-during-the-2023-general-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/driveme.ng\/idann\/our-blog\/2023\/02\/22\/staying-safe-during-the-2023-general-election\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Staying Safe During the 2023 General Election<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/driveme.ng\/idann\/our-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Election-Safety.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-131\" width=\"769\" height=\"769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/driveme.ng\/idann\/our-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Election-Safety.jpg 612w, https:\/\/driveme.ng\/idann\/our-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Election-Safety-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/driveme.ng\/idann\/our-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Election-Safety-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ballot box &#8211; great for topics like election\/ voting etc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We are all looking forward to exercise our voting power and create a positive change for Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But before we get lost in our excitement, we need to ensure that we remain safe during the elections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a few safety tips to help you prepare for the elections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Follow the COVID-19 guidelines:<\/strong>&nbsp;As the pandemic is still ongoing, it&#8217;s crucial to follow the guidelines set by your local health department to avoid contracting or spreading the virus. Wear a mask, practice social distancing, and sanitize your hands frequently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Know the polling location and hours:&nbsp;<\/strong>Familiarize yourself with the location and hours of your polling station to avoid confusion on election day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bring necessary items:&nbsp;<\/strong>Bring a government-issued ID, your voter registration card, and a pen to fill out the ballot to avoid using shared items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay alert:<\/strong>&nbsp;Be vigilant and aware of your surroundings. Report any suspicious behavior or activity to the authorities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid confrontations:&nbsp;<\/strong>Be respectful and courteous to other voters, poll workers, and law enforcement officials. Avoid engaging in confrontations or arguments that can lead to violence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plan ahead:<\/strong>\u00a0Consider voting early to avoid long lines on election day. You can also request an absentee ballot if you prefer to vote from home.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps and you&#8217;ll be all set to vote! Happy Voting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are all looking forward to exercise our voting power and create a positive change for Nigeria. But before we get lost in our excitement,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-130","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","two-columns"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/driveme.ng\/idann\/our-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/driveme.ng\/idann\/our-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/driveme.ng\/idann\/our-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/driveme.ng\/idann\/our-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/driveme.ng\/idann\/our-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=130"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/driveme.ng\/idann\/our-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":134,"href":"https:\/\/driveme.ng\/idann\/our-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130\/revisions\/134"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/driveme.ng\/idann\/our-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=130"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/driveme.ng\/idann\/our-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=130"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/driveme.ng\/idann\/our-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=130"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}