Economist Podcasts A chance at renewal: Nigeria’s coming election
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Feb 10, 2023 
Kinley Salmon, The Economist's West Africa correspondent, sheds light on the upcoming elections in Nigeria, emphasizing the potential for youth-driven change amidst significant challenges. Simon Cox, the China economics editor, examines the mixed global effects of China's post-pandemic reopening, raising questions about its impact on worldwide markets. Meanwhile, Imogen White critiques the portrayal of psychotherapy in films and TV, revealing how these dramatizations shape public perception and often misrepresent the therapeutic process.
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Nigeria's Election Significance
- Nigeria faces crucial elections with poverty and violence widespread.
- The outgoing president, Muhammadu Buhari, is viewed as having governed poorly.
Leading Candidates' Controversies
- Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar, the two main candidates, face questions about their character and past.
- Tinubu's assets were once frozen by the US government over drug trafficking allegations.
Peter Obi's Appeal
- Peter Obi, a third candidate, is gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional politicians.
- Obi is seen as frugal, energetic, and less corrupt.