Questions this article answers:
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The Labour Party's base is in the South-East (and the South-South by extension). How will this strength affect the ability of other political parties to reach 25% in that region?
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South-East voters are least satisfied with Nigeria today: 67% say the country is going in the wrong direction (the second-highest is 59% in the North Central). But considering the high level of insecurity in the region, how will this impact voter turnout?
Previously, one of the rules of successful presidential politics in Nigeria was that you must have governors on your side. Tinubu of the APC has 22 governors on his team, and PDP’s Atiku has 13, I mean 8. Obi of the Labour Party has none, but that has not appeared to be an issue so far, as his popularity—which Nigerians are waiting to see whether or not will translate to votes—has surprised readers
