As Nigerians go to the polls on Saturday to elect the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari’s (retd.) successor, GIFT HABIB writes on electoral processes from polling units to declaration of results
There is a lot of anticipation as over 93 million registered voters prepare to cast their ballots on Saturday to decide who takes over from the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) on May 29, 2023.
According to the Independent National Electoral Commission, the 2023 general elections consist of a presidential election, governorship elections in 28 states, and 1,462 legislative elections representing 109 Senate seats, 360 House of Representatives seats, and 993 State House of Assembly seats.
Different stakeholders have described the 2023 presidential election as a “tough race” in the history of the country, as four out of 18 presidential candidates are jostling hard for the seat of the presidency. The moment represents the seventh election…