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Baba Go Slow: Nigeria’s President gets another term

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Challenges of Reelection in Nigeria

This chapter examines the re-election of Nigeria's president amid economic downturns and rising poverty, driven by poor policy decisions following a drop in oil prices. It also addresses the worsening security situation with Boko Haram and the implications of a controversial election characterized by low voter turnout and governance failures.

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