Political Parties under the Abubakar Transition Program and Democratic Stability in Nigeria

Nigeria has witnessed civilian rule for just over eight of nearly 39 years of self-rule. Incessant military incursions into the political terrain have led to several transition programs aimed at instituting democracy. This article focuses on the nature and operations of political parties in the rece...

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Government
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Local elections
Local government
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Political parties
Polities
State elections
Voter registration
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