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consensus candidacy when elite imposition overthrows the peoples democratic will
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- Nigeria's 2022 Electoral Act introduced consensus candidacy as a third mode of candidate selection.
- The National Assembly's 2026 Electoral Act retains only direct primaries and consensus candidacy.
- Critics argue consensus candidacy undermines democratic processes and favors powerful individuals.
- The practice is said to disadvantage women and youth and reduce accountability to constituents.
- Nigeria approaches the 2027 general election under these rules.