Nigerian general elections 2007

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:election
gptkbp:conducted gptkb:Independent_National_Electoral_Commission
gptkbp:controversy allegations of electoral fraud
gptkbp:date April 14, 2007
April 28, 2007
April 21, 2007
gptkbp:followedBy gptkb:Nigerian_general_elections_2011
gptkbp:heldIn gptkb:Nigeria
April 14, 2007
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nigerian general elections 2007
gptkbp:involved presidential election
gubernatorial election
Senate_election
House_of_Representatives_election
National_Assembly_election
gptkbp:is_monitored_by gptkb:African_Union
gptkb:European_Union
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Olusegun_Obasanjo
gptkb:Bola_Ahmed_Tinubu
gptkb:Mohammed_Bafarawa
gptkb:Chris_Ngige
Atiku Abubakar
over 20
Yar'Adua's_running_mate
gptkbp:precededBy gptkb:Nigerian_general_elections_2003
gptkbp:resultedIn political instability
political realignment
international criticism
calls for new elections
calls for electoral reform
increased participation of women in politics
increased political tension
increased voter apathy
calls for accountability in governance
controversial political climate
emphasis on transparency in elections
greater awareness of electoral issues
greater emphasis on democratic principles
greater focus on human rights issues
greater public interest in political processes
greater scrutiny of political candidates
heightened security measures during elections
increased collaboration among political parties
increased engagement of youth in politics
increased focus on electoral integrity
increased media coverage of elections
protests by opposition parties
increased involvement of civil society organizations
Umaru_Musa_Yar'Adua_becoming_President
increased_scrutiny_of_INEC
gptkbp:significantEvent first elections after the return to civilian rule
gptkbp:type state election
general election
federal election
gptkbp:voterTurnout 61 million
57.5%
gptkbp:winner Umaru Musa Yar'Adua