Nigerians Speak About US Election, Analyse Impact of Poll on Economy, Inclusion of Race
- Nigerians are sharing their thoughts on the US presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
- Abdulfatai Khan, senior treasury associate at Nile University, said the election outcome would impact Nigeria's economy, particularly in trade and global trends
- Similarly, Chibueze Okechukwu, a PhD student in the US, observed that elections are rarely discussed openly in classrooms
As the US presidential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris heats up, Nigerians are sharing their thoughts on the potential impact of the election.
Two Nigerians spoke with Legit.ng to express their views.
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The 2024 US presidential election is shaping up to be a tight race. Both candidates have multiple pathways to success.
Former President Donald Trump is running on a platform that evokes nostalgia for his previous term, while Vice President Kamala Harris is focusing on themes of empowerment and women's rights.
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According to BBC, the election has seen a significant shift in voter sentiment, with many previously disengaged voters now motivated to participate.
Abdulfatai Khan, a senior treasury associate at Nile University, discussed how the outcome of the US election could affect the Nigerian economy.
He told Legit.ng:
"The result of the US election will likely impact the Nigerian economy, especially in terms of trade policies and global economic trends. Our economy is heavily influenced by global events, and the US election is no exception.
"A Trump presidency would likely continue his 'America-first' approach, leading to increased tariffs and trade restrictions. This could affect Nigeria's oil and gas industry, as well as our agriculture sector. It's crucial for our government to be prepared and develop strategies to mitigate any negative impacts."
Chibueze Okechukwu, a PhD student in the US, shared his observations as an international student.
"Elections are not often discussed openly in US classrooms. Some colleagues have expressed anxiety over the election outcome. One colleague, who has mentioned that the inclusion of race and diversity in pedagogy seems to target white people, might be a clue to his political leanings.
"America is not so different from Nigeria; both countries have a penchant for the melodramatic and seem to enjoy walking backward. Sometimes you wonder if the political institutions are being deliberately obtuse. I can say so about Nigeria, but I do not yet understand the mind of America."
As the election draws closer, the world watches with bated breath, knowing that the outcome will have far-reaching implications not just for the United States but also for countries like Nigeria.
How Americans elect their president
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier spotlighted the election process in the US ahead of the country's much-awaited poll.
Trump and Harris are jostling to outwit each other in the tight election.
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