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Nigeria Elections: Young People are Backing an Insurgent Candidate and Shaking Up Nigerian Politics
Nigeria Elections: Young People are Backing an Insurgent Candidate and Shaking Up Nigerian Politics
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31 minutes
Released:
Jan 19, 2023
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Podcast episode
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On February 25th, Nigeria will hold federal elections. Nigeria is the largest democracy in Africa and one of the largest multiparty democracies in the world. Incumbent Muhammadu Buhari is respecting term limits and stepping aside, leaving and open field. In recent history, Nigerian politics has been dominated by two parties. But with about one month before elections there is a surprising third party candidate, Peter Obi, who is leading in the polls on a surge of support by young Nigerians. Guest Cynthia Mbamalu is director of programs for Yiaga Africa, a civil society organization that works to promote democracy in Africa. She explains how and why young people in Nigeria may determine the outcome of Nigeria's elections. We kick off discussing the major candidates before having an in depth conversation about the youth vote, including how a protest movement against police brutality has inspired a youth political awakening.
Released:
Jan 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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