Nigeria's Primaries: In primaries the ruling party looks set to pit north against south

ELECTIONS next April are already casting long shadows in Nigeria. The ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is set to hold a presidential primary next month with a victor to be announced by January 15th. A powerful challenger to Goodluck Jonathan, the incumbent, has emerged. A bout of frantic politicking is certain.
Read about the Abubakar vs. Goodwill Jonathan struggle for Nigeria’s presidency.