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What to Expect from Nigeria's Presidential Election
Nov 12, 2018 | 10:00 GMT
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Highlights
- The opposition People's Democratic Party has rebuilt itself since its defeat in 2015 and will pose a significant challenge to President Muhammadu Buhari and his ruling All Progressives Congress.
- Despite Buhari's best effort to institutionalize his anti-corruption efforts, his defeat could cause the issue to become a lower priority.
- Militants in Nigeria's northeast and the oil-rich southeast may attempt to exploit insecurity for personal gain ahead of the election.
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