Nigerian general elections 2007
GPTKB entity
Statements (57)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:election
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gptkbp:conducted |
gptkb:Independent_National_Electoral_Commission
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gptkbp:controversy |
allegations of electoral fraud
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gptkbp:date |
April 14, 2007
April 28, 2007 April 21, 2007 |
gptkbp:followedBy |
gptkb:Nigerian_general_elections_2011
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gptkbp:heldIn |
gptkb:Nigeria
April 14, 2007 |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Nigerian general elections 2007
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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
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gptkbp:type |
state election
general election federal election |
gptkbp:voterTurnout |
61 million
57.5% |
gptkbp:winner |
Umaru Musa Yar'Adua
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