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Significance
In addition to chronic insecurity and economic crises, he also must manage contentious party politics within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly over a disputed party chairmanship and two upcoming gubernatorial elections. Meanwhile the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) faces similar serious divisions, without a central institutional arbiter such as Tinubu to help settle them.
Impacts
Contentious primaries may further undermine faith in the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Political infighting within the parties will distract from the actual work of governing.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi will likely spend time in northern Nigeria to gather support there.
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