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Presidential Race — Atiku Abubakar vs Peter Obi
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
NDC presidential candidate (running mate: Rabiu Kwankwaso) — production, prudence and accountability.
Background
65 yrsB.A., University of Nigeria, Nsukka; exec. programmes, LSE & Harvard
Manifesto
Campaigns to move Nigeria 'from consumption to production' — fiscal discipline, investment in human capital and accountable, frugal governance.
- Economy: Production-led growth and an end to wasteful public spending.
- Human Capital: Prioritise health, education and lifting citizens out of poverty.
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