Abuja: Arrangements are under way for Nigeria’s presidential vote with current leader Goodluck Jonathan seen as frontrunner. His main challenge is expected to come from ex-military leader Muhammadu Buhari, who has strong support in the mainly Muslim north of the country.
Jonathan is counting on opposition divisions to win outright, avoiding a run-off election.
Polling stations open at 0800 (0700 GMT) but voting only starts after noon.
Everyone intending to vote is required to register for accreditation before midday.
The sitting president has staked his reputation on the conduct of the election, repeatedly promising it will be free and fair.
Africa’s largest oil producer has long been plagued by corruption and has a history of vote fraud and violence.
The head of the African Union’s observer mission, former Ghanaian President John Kufuor, said some shortcomings had been found with the election process but he was confident the electoral commission would resolve them.
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