The election's atmosphere was fraught with anxiety, as many recalled the deadly violence following the last Presidential race, with fears lingering about a repeat.
Muhammadu Buhari, running as a populist outsider, aimed to appeal to the discontent among Nigeria's rural poor, positioning himself against the perceived elitism of Goodluck Jonathan.
Nigeria’s deep divisions—economic, regional, and religious—created an explosive environment as Buhari’s supporters felt alienated from the wealth and resources concentrated in Jonathan's south.
The echoes of past electoral violence loomed large, as the nation braced for a potentially divisive election that could reignite old grievances and hostilities.
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