Beyond tribe and emotion: Why Nigeria must learn to vote for competence and consequence, By Kayode Adebiyi
Curiously, many presidential aspirants seeking to replace Tinubu are not openly campaigning to reverse the central pillars of his reforms. None advocates for restoring fuel subsidy. None proposes returning to a tightly controlled forex regime. None suggests halting rail expansion, airport modernisation, or major infrastructure renewal. Nigeria’s democracy suffers from a dangerous addiction: emotional voting. […] The post Beyond tribe and emotion: Why Nigeria must learn to vot
As Nigeria approaches its next presidential election, a notable trend has emerged among aspirants seeking to succeed the current leader. Many candidates are not proposing significant alterations to the administration's core economic policies, including the removal of fuel subsidies and the liberalization of foreign exchange. Furthermore, there's no widespread call to halt ongoing infrastructure projects like rail expansion and airport modernization. This suggests a potential shift away from traditional campaign platforms that often focused on identity or emotional appeals.
Understanding these emerging campaign dynamics is crucial for voters to make informed decisions based on policy and potential outcomes rather than superficial factors.
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