Despite the projections of violence ahead of the 2019 General Election, the United States Institute of Peace has said there are signs of hope noting that some states across the country have developed successful election conflict-mitigation practices.

USIP's comment about the election is hinged on its report forthcoming general election. USIP said the report is based on its interactions with Nigerians from different sectors.

The report, which analysed the chances of violence marring the elections, has said it is less likely for President Muhammadu Buhari to be defeated in the 2019 election.

USIP advised the Independent Electoral Commission and the Police to undertake a number of key reforms in the short amount of time remaining before the elections. It also said The United States, along with other international supporters of the electoral process, should also intensify their efforts to reinforce the work of these key Nigerian institutions.

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