Will bandwagon effect come into force?
It is assumed that President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory in the February 23 polls will have a massive influence on March 9 election; which is why the polls were so ordered to take advantage of its bandwagon effect. Will this expected bandwagon effect come into force on Saturday? Overall there are still some interesting battles which outcomes analysts are eagerly looking forward to. They include Ogun, Imo, Anambra and Kaduna, among others.
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