'It's the most hotly contested election since Nigeria returned to democratic rule' LarryMadowo explains some of the key issues in Nigeria's presidential and parliamentary elections
Widespread delays overshadowed a crucial presidential election in Nigeria Saturday, as millions voted to elect their new leader. The hotly contested poll is being held simultaneously with elections for representatives for the country’s parliament. CNN confirmed reports from eyewitnesses of isolated violence at two polling stations in Lagos, with the military forced to intervene.
officials and their materials are,” he added. About 93 million Nigerians in a country of 200 million people are registered to vote, according to electoral body ’s chairperson. To win, a candidate must garner a sufficient number of ballots to meet the 25% vote spread in 24 of Nigeria’s 36 states. In the absence of this, a second round run-off between the top two candidates will be held within 21 days. Who are the main candidates? Eighteen candidates are on the ballot for Nigeria’s top, but three are leading the race for the popular vote, according to pre-election surveys.
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