Politics
If You Want to Run for President Or Participate In Nigeria's Next Election, Read This
The APC has pegged its 2027 presidential nomination form at N100 million. With other parties following similar patterns, the question isn't just who can afford it, it's whether Nigerian democracy was ever truly designed for the average citizen. Here's what that means, and what you can still do about it.
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