When I hear people say that Nigeria’s politicians are the same, I believe that notion. There is hardly any of them who is ready to build a political party. Their goal is to win an election and earn more money or power. It is hard to decide if politics in Nigeria is moving to the left or the right. On which side is Nigerian politics tilting, to the left or right?
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Politics in Nigeria is neither left nor right.
See lessNigerian politics is amusing. Parties do not have opposing philosophies, and people do not vote along that line, nor do they care. Voting is centered on ethnicity and religion. But, in general, the country as a whole, regardless of party, may be labelled right-wing, and most politicians in power canRead more
Nigerian politics is amusing. Parties do not have opposing philosophies, and people do not vote along that line, nor do they care. Voting is centered on ethnicity and religion.
See lessBut, in general, the country as a whole, regardless of party, may be labelled right-wing, and most politicians in power can agree on one thing: they are anti-left.
However, Nigerian politicians continue to promote public programs such as building a state-owned educational system (this is especially obvious when looking at Nigerian colleges) or healthcare.