Dr Nic Cheeseman’s lessons from the Nigerian election

Nic Cheeseman has had an article published in the Daily Nation (11 April) entitled ‘Lessons for Africa from Nigeria elections’.

Nic says, “The victory of the opposition has much to tell us about the conditions under which apparently all-powerful ruling parties can be beaten. So what are the key lessons for students of African politics and the continent’s political elite?”

The full article can be read here: http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Opinion/Lessons-for-Africa-from-Nigeria-elections/-/440808/2682824/-/olh23a/-/index.html