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Presidential Race — Atiku Abubakar vs Adewole Adebayo
Where they stand
ADC presidential candidate — economic liberalisation and devolution of power to the states.
Background
80 yrsDiploma in Law, Ahmadu Bello University
Manifesto
Runs on private-sector-led growth, economic liberalisation and the devolution of powers and resources to the federating units.
- Economy: Privatisation and job creation driven by private enterprise.
- Restructuring: Devolve powers and resources to the states for true federalism.

Where they stand
SDP presidential candidate — social democracy, welfare and industrial growth.
Background
54 yrsLawyer; founder of KAFTAN TV
Manifesto
Lawyer and the SDP's 2023 flagbearer, running on a social-democratic platform of welfare, jobs and human capital.
- Welfare: Social investment in health and education for all.
- Economy: Industrialisation and decent jobs.
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