Weeks after the presidential election, the Nigerian people are conducting the election of governors in 28 states across the country.
There are about 400 candidates running for governor in different states of Nigeria.
A state is a level of government in Nigeria, apart from the federal and local government levels.
The federal government under the leadership of the president oversees national security, foreign affairs and the economy.
While the governors are in charge of the affairs of their states.
They provide roads, schools and health care.
The influence of governors in Nigerian politics?
Governors have a very strong voice in Nigerian affairs.
Governors also control the amount of money that their state budgets contain.
Winning the governorship election is an event that can change the life of a politician by strengthening his influence.
Governors have a very strong voice in Nigerian affairs.
Governors also control the amount of money that their state budgets contain.
Winning the governorship election is an event that can change the life of a politician by strengthening his influence.
Some of the governors clear their way to become senators after the completion of the governance of their states.
What will people consider them?
The factors that people will consider in electing governors differ from one state to another.
For example, the problem of traffic congestion and the environment and transportation are the main problems affecting Lagos state.
States like Kaduna, Katsina and Zamfara are suffering from security problems.
There are also states like Kano, Sokoto, and Bauchi that are suffering from the problem of tuberculosis
And most of the states of the country are suffering from a large number of people who are suffering from poverty
In Adamawa state, the election has taken a new form, where for the first time in history there is a female gubernatorial candidate, under the ruling APC party.
This is an important step in the country's politics, where women are at the forefront of running for important positions.
There is a possibility that this step will increase women's determination to compete for high positions in the country.
