Post by Henry Emeka (@Emekus)
Why opposition groups often unify only close to elections
This is one of the most consistent global patterns. There are several reasons
Incentives change as elections approach
Before elections, parties compete for:
Visibility
Negotiating power
Leadership positions
As elections near, the incentive shifts to
Winning, not posturing
Avoiding vote splitting
Maximizing bargaining power in a future government
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