Competitive party and electoral politics in Nigeria have roots dating back to the colonial era, notably with the election of members to the Lagos Town Council in 1919. Initially, elections operated under rudimentary, property-based franchise systems. Subsequent developments, such as the 1923 elections for the Legislative Council, saw expansions in representation but still with limited suffrage criteria. The evolution continued with the introduction of the Richards Constitution in 1946, which restructured the country into three regions, paving the way for broader political participation and competition. Download Here
The 2023 General Elections: Trends in Politics and Elections in Nigeria
