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 ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - Nigeria's two main opposition parties withdrew threats on Thursday to boycott presidential elections, setting the stage for a weekend vote meant to boost civilian rule in Africa's most populous nation.
Eighteen opposition parties threatened in a joint statement earlier this week to boycott unless the government postponed Saturday's vote pending the creation of a new electoral commission. The All Nigeria People's Party led by presidential candidate Gen. Muhammadu Buhari was the first among the 18 to break ranks.
The opposition has said it was worried the vote would be undermined by fraud.
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