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For ambitious politicians, the exalted office of state governor is worth fighting for, sometimes literally. That made the 26 April gubernatorial elections in 24 of Nigeria’s 36 states a hefty test for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), especially after the devastating violence following the 16 April presidential poll. Taking on well-heeled incumbents requires political cunning and considerable courage....

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