On Feb. 25, Nigerians elected a new president in a process that fell far short of what voters deserved and expected. The election—which delivered the presidency to Bola Tinubu, the ruling All Progressives Congress party’s candidate—was widely described as “flawed” inside and outside Nigeria, casting a shadow over Tinubu’s anticipated inauguration on May 29.

With West Africa beset by democratic backsliding, many had hoped that a successful election in Nigeria would help renew the region’s commitment to democracy at a pivotal moment. Not only is Nigeria Africa’s largest economy and most populous state, but in a generation it will also likely surpass the United States to become the world’s second-largest democracy after India. Read more!!! https://nigerianobservernews.com/2023/03/nigerias-flawed-election-risks-a-democratic-backslide/

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