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Nigerians vote in presidential and legislative elections on Feb. 16. Incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari is seeking a second four-year term in what is expected to be a close race with his top challenger, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

The differences between the incumbent Muhammadu Buhari and his challenger, Atiku Abubakar, will determine the presidential vote on Feb. 16 -- and potentially their country's stability.

What's at Stake in Nigeria's Upcoming Election

The differences between the incumbent Muhammadu Buhari and his challenger, Atiku Abubakar, will determine the vote on Feb. 16 -- and potentially their country’s stability.

What’s at Stake in Nigeria’s Upcoming Election

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The uncertainty surrounding Nigeria's upcoming presidential election has created opportunities for internal conflicts to flare up and threaten the country's burgeoning democracy, oil-dependent economy and regional security. However, the severity of these threats will depend less on who wins the presidency, but on how they win it.

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What's at Stake in Nigeria's Upcoming Election

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