Presidential primary: Tinubu’s victory shows internal democracy unlike

The phrase refers to commentary on Nigeria’s 2023 presidential primary in which Bola Ahmed Tinubu won the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination. Observers said his victory demonstrated the party’s internal democratic process—candidates competed openly, delegates voted, and the outcome reflected members’ choice rather than a pre‑arranged selection. Critics, however, argued that the primary was marred by allegations of vote‑buying, manipulation and the exclusion of rival factions, questioning how democratic the process truly was. Views Nigeria