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In Kenya’s parliamentary system, lack of a clear party majority makes it hard for a president to deliver on election promises.
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Nigeria needs a new constitution to address its multi-faceted problems.
A delegate gets accredited during the last All Progressives Congress presidential primary.
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Nigeria’s legislators have no constitutional right to force political parties to adopt direct primaries.
Nigeria cannot afford the high cost of creating additional seats in its National Assembly.
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Quota systems provide opportunities for more women to stand for election. But they’re not enough.