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Nigerians Express Unhappiness at How Democracy Is Practised

Nigerians prefer democracy to any other kind of government, but acknowledge that the way it is practiced in the country means it is rife with many problems. That is backed by a recent survey by Afrobarometer, led by NOI polls in Nigeria. Among the key findings in a recently released poll, 70% of respondents say democracy is "preferable to any other kind of government." However, 77% are not satisfied with the way democracy works in the country, writes Afolabi Adekaiyaoja for Premium Times.

There are different reasons why this is the case, ranging from weak institutions to a lack of faith in the process, but there are few moments like an election period to address this. A major aspect involves clearly outlining promises and communicating with the electorate while seeking office.

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