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Presidential Race — Atiku Abubakar vs Omoyele Sowore
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
AAC presidential candidate — anti-corruption, social justice and a 'new Nigeria'.
Background
55 yrsB.A., University of Lagos; M.A., Columbia University
Manifesto
Founder of Sahara Reporters and the AAC, running on a left-of-centre platform of anti-corruption, social justice, mass job creation and security.
- Anti-Corruption: Root out graft and make public office accountable.
- Jobs & Justice: Mass employment, social investment and equal justice for all.
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