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July 30, 2024
*By Samson Itodo Local government elections in Nigeria have long been marred by rampant rigging and manipulation, favouring incumbents and ruling parties. Since the 1950s, political interference has plagued these elections, thwarting the goal of establishing truly representative local governments. The key factors contributing to these flawed elections include the absence of constitutionally guaranteed financial...
Yiaga Africa pays a visit to the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) as part of its efforts to improve local government elections in Nigeria.

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