Candidate selection or civilian coup?, By Dakuku Peterside

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 reasoning seems sensible; Nigeria’s primaries are costly, bitter, violent, and prone to delegate-buying. Yet beneath harmonious language hides […] The post Candidate selection or civilian coup?, By Dakuku Peterside appeared firs...

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