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t Goodluck Jonathan is the presidential front-runner despite a poor performance in the parliamentary and senate elections by his People's Democratic Party
The former vice president assumed office after President Umaru Yar'Adua died last year following treatment for a kidney ailment in Saudi Arabia. Jonathan has led the natio n of about 150 million people since May. About 73 million people are registered to vote. Nigeria's crucial vote Behind the scenes of Nigeria election The battle for Nigeria's presidency RELATED TOPICS Nigeria Other candidates include Nuhu Ribadu and current Kano state governor, Ibrahim Shekarau. The winner faces tough challenges in the former British colony that has been mostly under military rule in its 50 y |
