Testing political loyalties in Nigeria: what factors influence support for party switchers?

Figures & data

Figure 1. Distribution of Christians and Muslims in Nigeria.

Sources: Carto Mission (2021); Zurlo et al. (2020).

Figure 2. In your opinion, how important are the following factors to you when considering who to vote for?.

Figure 3. Suppose there are two politicians who are equal in every aspect except that one switched party, and the other one didn’t. Who would you likely vote for?.

Figure 4. If a senator or house of reps member switched parties and … ?.

Figure 5. Voting patterns in the 2019 Nigerian general elections.

Source: Angerbrandt (2020).

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