From 73 to 18: What Does a Smaller Nigerian Presidential Ballot Mean for Our Democracy?

In 2019, Nigerian voters scanned a record 73 names from 91 parties on the presidential ballot. By 2023, both parties and candidates fell back to 18. Early figures for 2027 suggest 22 parties but only 16 aspirants once primaries end. Is this shift a sign of a more mature, coalition-driven democracy? Or does it leave ordinary voters with fewer meaningful choices? Share your thoughts on whether quality has won over quantity or if our options are shrinking.

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