2023 Elections: Potential Flashpoints in Zamfara and Kaduna States

Nigeria is witnessing unprecedented mobilisation for the 2023 elections. As electioneering has kicked off, campaigns have inundated physical spaces and social platforms. Indeed, Nigeria and her allies have enormous stakes in the 2023 elections because, in recent years, the economy has dwindled, infrastructure depleted, and public security has diminished. Amid the despair, many Nigerians, especially the youth, have developed participant attitudes and political efficacy, as reflected in their increased mobilisation for the 2023 elections. However, as commendable as increased political participation is, there are several hurdles on the way.

As the last two editions of the Nextier SPD Policy Weekly have unravelled in Lagos State and the South-East, the 2023 elections face palpable security threats. In continuation, this Nextier SPD Policy Weekly examines the potential flashpoints in Zamfara and Kaduna States. In foregrounding these threats, we hope that the security establishment, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other local and international stakeholders will deploy proactive measures to mitigate electoral violence.

Click here to download report.