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Nigeria election 2019: Will 'godfathers' still be influential?

Focus on Africa

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"Godfathers" in Nigerian politics don't usually run for office themselves, but will use their money and influence to win support for their preferred candidates into political office. Their "godsons", it is believed, are not always selected for their political acumen, but rather on their ability to repay and enrich their godfather.

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