Senior Fellow John Mukum Mbaku discusses the results of the Nigerian presidential election, which declared incumbent Muhammadu Buhari the winner and have been rejected by opponent Atiku Abubakar. He explains the importance of this election to the prosperity of Nigeria and the international issues it has been outspoken on.
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Author
John Mukum Mbaku
Nonresident Senior Fellow
- Global Economy and Development, Africa Growth Initiative
Commentary
PodcastIs Nigeria’s presidential election result valid?
February 28, 2019