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Presidential Race — Peter Obi vs Chibuzo Okereke
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.
Where they stand
Labour Party presidential candidate — policy, governance and institutional reform.
Background
Not listed
Manifesto
Policy and legislative-governance specialist named by the Nenadi Usman-led Labour Party faction; the LP's candidacy remains contested between factions.
- Governance: Institutional reform and evidence-based policy.
- Economy: Production, jobs and accountable spending.
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