Nigeria, May 25 -- Nigeria is a nation of parties-literal and metaphorical. It is a Nation too vibrant for monolithic politics. From the fiery debates over whose jollof rice reigns supreme to the cultural pride in regional delicacies like Amala, Tuwo, and protein-laced soups, Nigerians are wired to reject monotony. This culinary diversity mirrors the country's political appetite: a craving for choice, competition, and flavor. The idea of a one-party system? As implausible as a national consensus on the "best" dish. The 2023 presidential election results and the political drama unfolding since only reinforce this truth.

While it is a feast of fractured mandates, a look at the 2023 verdict-whether court-backed, IREV-maligned-reveals no lan...