The upcoming general election in Nigeria might not be of intrinsic interest for most citizens. Despite a good track record of many peaceful transitions of power through elections, there are concerns about the security situation. This affects not only the general level of security in the country, but also the election process itself and the role of incumbent government officials trying to influence the process in their favor.
Author: Aderemi Suleiman Ajala
Aderemi Ajala is a Professor of Anthropology and Development Studies at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He was also a Special Adviser to National Assembly, Nigeria between December 2015 and July 2018. He is the author of many journal articles and textbooks in Medical Anthropology and Development Studies.