Breaking news on inec and presidential elections 2019

Here are some breaking news updates on INEC and the Presidential Elections in Nigeria, 2019:

Latest Updates:

  1. INEC Declares Buhari Winner: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the 2019 presidential election. Buhari polled 15,191,847 votes to defeat his closest rival, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who got 11,262,978 votes.
  2. Atiku Rejects Results: The PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has rejected the results of the election, calling for a review of the process. Atiku's campaign team has also accused INEC of rigging the election.
  3. INEC Chairman Defends Process: INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, has defended the electoral process, saying that the commission followed all necessary procedures to ensure a free and fair election.
  4. International Observers Raise Concerns: International observers, including those from the European Union, the United States, and the African Union, have raised concerns about the conduct of the election, citing irregularities and violence in some areas.
  5. Violence Reports: There have been reports of violence and intimidation in some parts of the country, particularly in the southern states, where some voters were allegedly prevented from casting their ballots.

Previous Updates:

  1. Election Day: The presidential election took place on February 23, 2019, with millions of Nigerians casting their ballots across the country.
  2. Voting Challenges: There were reports of voting challenges, including the lack of voting materials, voter intimidation, and violence in some areas.
  3. INEC Delays Results: INEC initially delayed the announcement of the results, citing technical issues and the need to verify the votes.
  4. PDP Demands Recount: The PDP has demanded a recount of the votes, citing irregularities and allegations of rigging.
  5. International Observers Arrive: International observers, including those from the European Union, the United States, and the African Union, arrived in Nigeria to monitor the election.

Background:

The 2019 presidential election in Nigeria was a highly anticipated event, with 72 candidates vying for the top job. The election was seen as a crucial test of democracy in the country, with many Nigerians hoping for a peaceful and credible process. The election was also significant because it marked the first time that a sitting president was seeking re-election in Nigeria.