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    There’s something new on offer at these Nigerian elections – hope | Chibundu Onuzo

    A raft of unlikely presidential candidates is challenging the old guard in Nigeria. Their passion is inspirational
    by Chibundu Onuzo Feb 01, 2019 3 minutes
    ‘One unlikely candidate was Oby Ezekwesili, a former education minister, who champions the Bring Back Our Girls movement in Nigeria.’ Photograph: Sodiq Adelakun/AFP/Getty Images

    Who would want to be president of Nigeria? Well, once upon a time, me. When I was 19, I set out my manifesto on the BBC Africa website. Some of my campaign promises included quality education, constant electricity and running water for all. I planned to use my honest smile as my most efficient tool to win votes and secure the presidency.

    By 21 I’d set my sights a little lower. After some research, I discovered that local government was the

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