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Economy and security on the ballot in Nigeria – 5 things to watch in presidential election

  • Written by Carl LeVan, Professor of Comparative and Regional studies, American University School of International Service
Economy and security on the ballot in Nigeria – 5 things to watch in presidential electionYoung Nigerians rallying to support Labour candidate Peter Obi consider themselves part of the 'Obi-dient' movement.Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images

Voters in Africa’s largest democracy will go to the polls on Feb. 25, 2023, to pick a new president.

While voter turnout has been on a steady decline in Nigeria for two decades, a recent...

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