Friday, March 27, 2015

Nigerians Go To The Polls On Saturday For Presidential And Parliamentary Elections



BBC: Nigeria elections: Nation split in Jonathan-Buhari contest

In Nigerian elections, the incumbent always wins. But so far this campaign has been different from all others and this Saturday's poll is a real contest.

Not only has President Goodluck Jonathan haemorrhaged support since he comfortably won in 2011, the "change" chanting opposition has thrown its combined weight behind one candidate - former military ruler, Muhammadu Buhari.

In a country where opinion polls can be trusted about as much as a politician's promise, it is hard, even foolish, to predict the outcome.



More News On Nigeria's Presidential And Parliamentary Elections

Nigeria wraps up presidential election campaign -- AFP
Nigeria presidential candidates pledge peaceful polls -- Al Jazeera
Nigeria election: Jonathan and Buhari sign peace deal -- BBC
Nigeria president warns against bloodshed ahead of Saturday poll -- reuters
Nigeria Election Violence 2015: Dozens Killed As Attacks On Opposing Candidates, Supporters Increase -- IBTimes
Citing security concerns, Nigeria closes border ahead of election -- Al Jazeera
Nigerian Election: Goodluck Jonathan Banks on Fervent Support From Christian Homeland -- WSJ
Nigeria Incumbent in Tight Spot as Poll Nears -- VOA
Nigeria election: Northern voters place hopes on native son -- CSM
Why Nigeria’s Elections Could Trigger Renewed Violence -- Aryn Baker, Time
Nigeria Chooses President Amid Bombings, Currency Crash: Factbox -- Bloomberg
4 reasons you should care about Nigeria’s election -- Kevin Sieff, Washington Post
Nigeria Election 2015: Guide To Presidential Candidates, Key Issues, Voting Process, Voter Security And When To Expect Results -- IBTimes
Nigeria election: What you need to know -- CNN

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