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Election Is Not War: Must Nigerian Politicians Win at All Costs?

As another election cycle approaches, concerns about the desperation with which some Nigerian politicians pursue political power are once again coming to the fore. For some political actors, elections appear to have become less about presenting ideas, serving the people and earning their confidence, and more about winning by whatever means necessary.

Election Is Not War: Must Nigerian Politicians Win at All Costs?

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As another election cycle approaches, concerns about the desperation with which some Nigerian politicians pursue political power are once again coming to the fore.

For some political actors, elections appear to have become less about presenting ideas, serving the people and earning their confidence, and more about winning by whatever means necessary.

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