Understanding Nigeria's Historic Elections
The cloud of uncertainty around its forthcoming elections on March 28 is indicative of a process - the outcome of which will fundamentally alter its political system - and has implications for the rest of the continent.
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Nigeria:
Historic Polls - Uncertainties and Anxieties of a Vital Process
Chatham House, 26 March 2015
The battle for Nigeria's presidency is a two-man contest between the incumbent, Goodluck Jonathan, and his main rival, Muhammadu Buhari. It is expected to be the closest election… Read more »
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Nigeria:
The Longest 48 Hours
Vanguard, 26 March 2015
IN the same way that the darkest part of the night is just before dawn, the most important part of an election could also reside in some of the things we do, or fail to do,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Understanding Nigeria's Historic Elections
Premium Times, 24 March 2015
It is common to hear policy makers, development experts and pundits talk about the need to "build strong institutions" in Africa as the solution to governance challenges without… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Postponement Drags Polls Back for Ruling Party
African Arguments, 24 March 2015
The postponement of Nigeria's presidential elections served more than one single purpose. Apart from the stated reason, which was that it would allow time to improve security in… Read more »
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Nigeria:
What Elections Mean for South Africa/Nigeria Partnership
SAIIA, 24 March 2015
Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation and its largest economy since April 2014, is holding presidential and legislative elections on 28 March 2015, which bear in equal measure the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigerians Are Not Corrupt, They Are Just Hungry
Waza, 24 March 2015
As the Nigerian general election on 28 March draws closer, Waza blogger, Tolu Daniel, reflects on the corrupt reputation of his country's politicians. Read more »
InFocus
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The Council of State, which includes the current president and all former heads of states, said that elections slated for February 14 and 28 should not be delayed but proceed on ... Read more »
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President Obama released a message to the Nigerian people to "highlight the opportunity that the upcoming elections present for all Nigerians to stand together". The video is part ... Read more »
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Top contenders and international organisations have appealed for a peaceful response to the announcement of postponed elections in Nigeria. Election Commission Chairman Attahiru ... Read more »