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Presidential Race — Donald Duke vs Peter Obi
Where they stand
PRP presidential candidate — competence, institutions and a modern economy.
Background
64 yrsLL.B, Ahmadu Bello University; LL.M, University of Pennsylvania
Manifesto
Former two-term governor of Cross River, known for tourism-led development, running on the PRP platform.
- Institutions: Competent, accountable public administration.
- Economy: Diversification, tourism and private investment.
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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