Candidates and rivals

One of the few genuinely popular public officials in Nigeria, Nuhu Ribadu, head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will be a key player in the electoral cycle. Fond of dark suits, his targets are many – and his track record impressive. The post-election fate of Ribadu and the EFCC will set the tone of any future government’s attitude towards tackling corruption.

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