Nigeria Decides 2023: Number of candidates by positions

In 2023, Nigerians went to the polls to elect the president and Federal House of Assembly members and elect state governors and House of Assembly members. Here's a breakdown of the 14,859 candidates who participated in the 2023 general elections in Nigeria.

Source:

Independent National Electoral Commission

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