
Political parties frequently announce unity after primary elections, but the aftermath often reveals their internal challenges. According to Leadership (NG), while primaries aim to enhance democracy by enabling members to select candidates, they also create winners and losers, resulting in unfulfilled ambitions, broken alliances, and ongoing grievances.
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