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Political Gangsters: How Nigerian Politicians Are Turning Democracy Into a Battlefield

It is increasingly disturbing that some Nigerian politicians appear to be reducing politics to intimidation, threats, violence and the ruthless pursuit of power at all costs. For such politicians, democracy risks becoming less about serving the people and more about capturing power, silencing opposition, intimidating citizens and manipulating political processes to secure victory.

Political Gangsters: How Nigerian Politicians Are Turning Democracy Into a Battlefield

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It is increasingly disturbing that some Nigerian politicians appear to be reducing politics to intimidation, threats, violence and the ruthless pursuit of power at all costs.

For such politicians, democracy risks becoming less about serving the people and more about capturing power, silencing opposition, intimidating citizens and manipulating political processes to secure victory.

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It is increasingly disturbing that some Nigerian politicians appear to be reducing politics to intimidation, threats, violence and the ruthless pursuit of power at all costs. For such politicians, democracy risks becoming less about serving the people and more about capturing power, silencing opposition, intimidating citizens and manipulating political processes to secure victory.

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