Ambassador Makila James on Nigeria’s Elections

March 07, 2023 00:10:06
Ambassador Makila James on Nigeria’s Elections
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Ambassador Makila James on Nigeria’s Elections

Mar 07 2023 | 00:10:06

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Show Notes

While Nigeria’s elections energized youth voters and avoided widespread violence, President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu won only a plurality of votes. As concerns over the results’ legitimacy mount, “a weak mandate means [Tinubu] is going to have to work very smartly to build coalitions,” says USIP’s Makila James.

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