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President Muhammadu Buhari (l) should face a daunting challenge from Atiku Abubakar (r)
Nigeria is due to hold a deferred presidential election on Saturday after the initial vote has been postponed to a spectacular day-to-day press conference five hours before the polls open.
The last-minute cancellation surprised the country and upset thousands of Nigerians who had come a long way to vote.
It also cost the economy 1.5 billion dollars, according to the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The National Independent Electoral Commission (Inec) gave several reasons for this delay, including attempts at sabotage and logistical problems such as bad weather and problems with the delivery of ballot papers.
In a statement released on the day of the postponement, the All Progressive Congress (APC) said the Democratic People's Party (PDP) wanted to put an end to the momentum of its candidate, President Muhammadu Buhari.
The PDP, whose presidential candidate is Atiku Abubakar, for his part claimed that Inec had delayed the election to create "the space needed to perfect his rigging plans".
Some badysts believe the postponement is likely to harm both parties equally, as supporters who went to vote in their country last week will not be able to make another trip this weekend.
Read the full badysis on the BBC website
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