Do-or-die primaries that upended political parties

The recent candidate selection exercises conducted by Nigeria's major political parties have significantly altered the country's electoral landscape. These primaries, marked by intense internal rivalries, have led to notable structural disruptions within the parties across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The outcomes of these contests underscore the critical role that primary elections play in shaping the direction of general elections, reinforcing the idea that the dynamics within parties can have far-reaching implications for the political arena.

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