Obaba Museum

A major feature of democratic systems is periodic change of government through election. In populated countries like Nigeria, elections are nothing short of excitement. The heightened atmosphere of anticipation and anxiety among the masses, regarding their attitude during the pre and post electoral process is always Captivating.

Many will agree that the country witnessed a major BREAKTHROUGH in it’s political history especially in the area of party system. For the very first time in the history of the country, the stereotypical practice of a de facto 2 Party system has been demystified. Hitherto, the political atmosphere used to be characterised by the predominance of two major parties dominating the political scene despite the provision for a multi party system in the Electoral Act.

The contest of previous presidential elections was usually dominated by two leading parties, which gave the illusion of a de facto two party system. But this year’s presidential election proved its uniqueness in various ways. For one the leading parties are three in number, the APC (All Progressive Congress), PDP (Peoples Democratic Party) and LP (Labour Party).

Another interesting fact is that neither of these leading political parties presented any Ex-military officer, this is the first time in Nigeria’s post military era that we witnessed a contest amongst civilians with no prior military background.

What are other interesting facts you found about this year’s election, let’s hear them in the comments.