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NIGERIA 2023 STATE ELECTIONS: A BADLY PLANNED HEIST

The 2023 Gubernatorial and State House of Assembly elections took place on March 18, 2023. There were high expectations because the Presidential election, which took place two weeks ago was marred with irregularities and technical hitches. For many Nigerians who thought the shortcomings of the Presidential election would be corrected by the electoral body, INEC and security agencies, their hopes were promptly dashed! Lagos, the commercial capital, was the scene of ethnic rhetoric and voter suppression during this election.  A day before the election, a video circulated showing the infamous...