Which of the following best describes the current state of Nigerian political parties?

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Nigerian political parties are often criticized for being elite-centered structures that lack a clear ideological basis. Their primary focus tends to be on capturing power rather than advocating for specific ideological positions, which differentiates them from political parties in some other democracies that have clear ideological distinctions (e.g., conservative vs. liberal). While there are elements of division along ethnic and sometimes religious lines within Nigerian politics, these are not the primary characteristics of the political parties themselves. The competition at various levels of government, including federal, state, and local, is vigorous, contradicting the notion that they only compete at lower levels.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Current State of Nigerian