Consensus Or Coronation? The new conspiracy against party democracy

Author: Emmanuel OkogbaPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Consensus Or Coronation? The new conspiracy against party democracy

The 2026 Electoral Act has removed indirect primaries, leaving only direct primaries and consensus as methods for candidate nomination. This reform aims to reduce the influence of money politics in nominations, which had become prevalent with the delegate system. However, Nigeria's political class may find alternative ways to circumvent this new regulation. The removal of indirect primaries is praised as a step towards healthier internal democracy within parties.

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