Nigeria’s voters ready for 7th spin of the ballot in tight contest
Supporters gather during the All Progressive Congress party rally in Ibadan on February 16, 2023 ahead of Nigeria's presidential election scheduled for February 25, 2023. PHOTO | SAMUEL ALABI | AFP
Nigerians will next week know whether the upcoming seventh presidential election will improve their democracy or worsen it. Ahead of the polls much of the focus has been on the 18 presidential candidates, even though the race is likely to be won by one of the three front-runners — former vice-president Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra state governor Peter Obi and former Lagos state governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The elections are slated for February 25 to March 11, beginning with local seats before concluding with the presidential race.
