Basket Mouth clarifies absence from voting in 2023 elections

Basketmouth, recently faced backlash on social media over his UK tour holding during the presidential election

Well-known comedian, Bright Okpocha, aka Basket Mouth, has provided an explanation for why he was unable to cast a ballot in the 2023 elections.

Basket Mouth claimed that he was eligible to vote because his performances abroad and in other countries were scheduled more than a year in advance to ensure a suitable location.

He continued, explaining that he was unable to vote in the presidential elections since traveling back to Nigeria would have presented logistical challenges.

In his words, "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 show are planned one year so as 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...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."

Basketmouth explains himself

The UK tour

Remember how the comedian caused a stir on social media when some criticized his impending UK tour?

The actor tweeted a poster for his event, and viewers quickly noticed that one of the dates coincided with the presidential election on February 25, 2023.

Fans quickly began challenging Basketmouth on his selected date, which resulted in back and forth on the timeline.