2023 elections: Nigerians express expectations from contesting politicians
16 February 2023 |
9:04 am
It is about time Nigerians decide who stays in government. Who gets in and who stays out. In a democratic process, it is not just about electing a political party, but the best candidate for public office. GuardianTV spoke with a cross-section of Nigerians on what the expectations are.
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