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A chance at renewal: Nigeria’s coming election

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Navigating Nigeria's Election Challenges

This chapter explores the complexities of Nigeria's political landscape ahead of the upcoming election, focusing on the challenges of violence and economic decline. It highlights the perspectives of citizens, especially those in internally displaced persons camps, and discusses prominent candidates, including Bola Tanubu and a rising alternative appealing to younger voters. Amid concerns about corruption and the viability of leadership, the chapter emphasizes the potential impact of the new Electoral Reform Act on voter turnout and democracy in Nigeria.

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