What You Need to Know About the Nigerian Elections

BY: Ifeanyi Chikelu

Nigeria, "Giant of Africa," needs help with fair elections - tackle insecurity, corruption, voter suppression, infrastructure.

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Nigeria, West Africa's most populous nation with 200+ mil, strives for better democracy amidst corruption.

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Nigeria's federal system with 36 states has a presidential electoral system. INEC conducts elections.

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Nigeria has multiple elections for President, Governors, National/State Assemblies, and Local Government every 4 years.

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INEC requires majority votes and 25% of votes from 2/3 of states/LGAs for President/Governor win.

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Vote-buying by politicians and suppression of voters threaten political process integrity in Nigeria.

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Nigeria's election system needs reform - long lines, fraud, voter disenfranchisement, and corruption allegations.

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Nigeria has 18 political parties, but APC and PDP dominate due to early existence and political influence.

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