CLEAN : Call for calm ahead of Nigerian Presidential election

The transcript discusses the challenges and desperation in political campaigns, emphasizing the need for national cohesion post-elections. It highlights unprecedented pre-election violence and the importance of preparation to mitigate post-election violence. The progress in having competitive elections and formidable opposition is seen as evidence of democratic advancement.

What does the speaker mean by 'struggling to reconstitute national cohesion' after the elections?

In what ways does the speaker suggest that the elections are a sign of progress?