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consensus candidacy when elite imposition overthrows peoples democratic will samson
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- Nigeria's 2026 Electoral Act eliminates indirect primaries, retaining direct primaries and consensus candidacy.
- Three strict conditions for consensus candidate: aspirants must voluntarily withdraw and endorse a remaining candidate, who must be ratified at a special convention.
- Critics argue consensus candidacy enables elite imposition, undermining democratic competition and internal party democracy.
- Practice is seen as detrimental to genuine political representation, disproportionately disadvantaging women, youth, and reform-minded candidates.