LAGOS (AFP) – Millions of Nigerians have registered to vote in next month's landmark elections, often sweating out an hours-long wait, but their reasons do not always stem from a yearning to cast ballots.
While a large number of the 73.5 million people registered are no doubt interested in seeing democracy work in a country weary of rigged elections, others say they signed up out of fear of losing government benefits.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110318/wl_africa_afp/nigeriavote
While a large number of the 73.5 million people registered are no doubt interested in seeing democracy work in a country weary of rigged elections, others say they signed up out of fear of losing government benefits.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20110318/wl_africa_afp/nigeriavote
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