Intra-party clashes continued to dominate the political landscape as Nigerians count down to the 25 February presidential poll. Socio-economic considerations also came to the fore in response to the Central Bank’s deadline to return old Naira notes, resulting in an increased demand for cash and concerns over disadvantages for unbanked parts of the population. Additionally, several court cases and subsequent judgments arose in response to several election-related petitions, with the most consequential being a tribunal decision to reverse the July 2022 Osun State governorship election. Finally, a growing number of security-related incidents, including attacks directed towards a presidential candidate and current president, continued to show the scale of the challenge ahead of government officials in ensuring that the polls proceed without disruption.
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