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Elections in Nigeria involve choosing representatives for the federal government of Nigeria as well as the various states in the Fourth Nigerian Republic.[1] Elections in Nigeria began in 1959 with several political parties.[2][3][4][5] It's a method of choosing leaders for which the citizens have the right to vote and to be voted for.[6] In 2023, Nigerians were getting ready for presidential elections with about 93.4 million eligible voters across the federation.[7][8]

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  7. ^ "Atiku beats Wike, Saraki, others, clinches PDP Presidential ticket - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. 28 May 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
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