Tagged: Presidential Elections
The Election Network
Turkmenistan’s autocratic presidential elections
Turkmenistan’s parliament set a date for the presidential elections in the nation widely regarded as the world’s second most isolated state after North Korea, with no free media. For the first time in its history, opposition parties can field candidates for the first time. Authorities in the bizarrely secretive and oppressive nation approved two nominal […]
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Marine Le Pen might become France’s new President
National Front Chief and one of France’s main political forces Marine Le Pen, is a main contender for the presidential elections in April. Le Pen has vowed to put French citizens first by curbing migration and holding an EU referendum if she is voted president. After the launch of her presidency in Lyon, she vowed […]
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The French presidency is slipping away from Francois Fillon
Francois Fillon was the favoured candidate to win the French presidency according to online polls and massive support from French voters. Fillon’s nightmare began after damning allegations were made about his wife Penelope Fillon receiving hundreds of thousands of euros from his office for work as a parliamentary assistant which she failed to do, in […]
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Biggest contenders in the upcoming presidential elections in France
Following incumbent President Francois Hollande’s decision not to run for a second term due to his unpopularity, several candidates have launched campaigns vying for the attention of french voters in the April presidential elections. Francois Fillon, the most popular candidate in the race is backed by the centre-right republicans. Other strong contenders are Manuel Valls, […]
Samson Itodo
Six things Nigeria can learn from Ghana’s elections
One month after the wind of change blew across West Africa’s poster child of democracy, Ghana’s newly elected President, Nana Akufo-Addo was sworn into office in an atmosphere of jubilation and elegance. It is not surprising that the wave of change that blew across Nigeria and Gambia was also experienced in Ghana. The opposition party defeated the incumbent in what was […]
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Four Asian elections to watch out for this year
1. Indonesia When: February 15, 2017 Indonesia has emerged as a model for democracy in the region, but its transition has not been without setbacks. The country continues to be saddled with issues of corruption and sectarian violence. Despite daunting challenges, the Asian nation has succeeded in its strides to create a constitutional court […]
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Nana Akufo-Addo is the President Elect of Ghana; Incumbent Concedes
Ghana’s main opposition Leader, Nana Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has won the 2016 presidential elections defeating incumbent John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The Electoral Commission officially declared Akufo-Addo, 74, the winner of the presidential elections with 53.85% of the votes, while Mr Mahama took 44.40%. This follows a grueling two […]