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Candidate selection or civilian coup?, By Dakuku Peterside
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Candidate selection or civilian coup?, By Dakuku Peterside
Nigeria’s political class now touts “consensus candidacy” with renewed assurance. Party leaders, governors, and godfathers frame it as proof of democratic progress, a tool to avoid divisive primaries, mend party fractures, and foster unity before elections. Surface reasonin...
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May 18, 2026 · 18:32 · 5 min read
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Nigeria’s political class now touts “consensus candidacy” with renewed assurance. Party leaders, governors, and godfathers frame it as proof of democratic progress, a tool to avoid divisive primaries, mend party fractures, and foster unity before elections. Surface reasonin...
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