General Muhammadu Buhari and President Goodluck Jonathan during the Abuja Peace Treaty
Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria, goes to the polls to elect a new president next week after a controversial postponement, with the six-week delay seeing major gains against the Boko Haram jihadists.
Fourteen candidates, including the first woman, are eyeing the top job but the election is a two-horse race between incumbent Goodluck Jonathan and former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari.
Next Saturday’s poll is being watched closely, given the strong opposition challenge and the possibility of defeat for a sitting head of state.
The head of the country’s electoral commission, Attahiru Jega, …Read More
Source:: PM Newspaper
