The Economist magazine has predicted that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar will win the February 16 election. Atiku, a former vice president under Olusegun Obasanjo administration from 1999 till 2007, is the main contender to incumbent president Muhammadu Buhari for the presidency. The magazine said although the election contest would be competitive, Atiku and his political party will win the historic election. Economist noted that Atiku was poised for victory despite numerous allegations of corrupt practices against the former vice presiden. It added then that Buhari was “the least awful choice,” which would be chosen “with a heavy heart”.

Source: The Guardian February 02, 2019 13:30 UTC