he Nigeria general elections in 2019 is likely going to marred with violence, this according to the United States Government saying it could have significant consequences for the the country and beyond.

This was disclosed on Thursday by the US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of African Affairs, Tibor Nagy at the US Congress hearing on Nigeria’s coming general elections in 2019.

Ben Murray-Bruce, Senate president, Bukola Saraki, Nnena Ukeje, are some of the dignitaries that attended the event hearing titled, “Nigeria at a Crossroads.

From the event transcript, it was gathered that the US rep believed the violence might be a localised one and not a nation-wide violence.

The upcoming general elections is going to serve as a major test of Nigeria’s young democracy.

“I can tell you from my impressions during my travels and my previous service in Nigeria that I fear there will be some violence around these elections, as has been the case with previous elections.

“I do not anticipate large-scale nation-wide conflict, but rather localised violence.

“We are already seeing increased tensions and polarisation as the election approaches. We assess that politicians are turning to narratives of identity politics in an attempt to improve their popularity, with potentially serious consequences for national unity.

“However, Nigeria’s political system and society have weathered such tensions before.”

Nagy also listed Rivers, Borno, Benue, Kano as potential hotspots and was happy that the major candidates had now signed a peace pact.

“In assessing potential ‘hotspots’ for violence, we look at places that are historically volatile around elections such as Rivers and Borno states.

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Post election crisis we pray thee

Apc better take the defeat in good faith ooo

Every one knows that!

But...

Ogun kee you there..na you wan bring violence abi?

That one concern those that will vote.


As for we in east,no voting.

Attitudes like Sowores exclusion from debate is enough to burn the entire country down!

Optional09:
Attitudes like Sowores exclusion from debate is enough to burn the entire country down!

it was very stupid of BON not to invite all the candidates, it's not compulsory it should be done in a day, it's either all the candidates are invited or there should be no debate at all.

And the south west will be peaceful before, during and after the election, I don't know about other geopolitical regions.

Fulani versus Fulani, it's going to be tougher. If buhari thinks that Atiku will chicken in like Jonathan, he is making mistakes

Of course Buhari is prone to using violence to get his way but God will destroy him this time

goodnessme1:
That one concern those that will vote.
As for we in east,no voting.

Talk for yourself... I know you are typing from oshogbo


Nobody needs your stupid vote and it's not like you have a PVC anyways.... Gerraaout

Anybody weh say nah to come cos mass killing, hijacking of ballot boxes 4 any state
nah scrab keke go jam and cripple that person!!!

But why USA always projecting bad things on Africa. This must stop.