Latest nigeria election news

Here are the latest news updates on the Nigerian elections:

Latest Updates:

  1. INEC Announces Presidential Election Results: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the results of the 2023 presidential election. According to the results, Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the election with 8,794,726 votes, followed by Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with 6,984,520 votes. Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) came third with 6,101,533 votes. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Tinubu Declares Victory: Bola Tinubu has declared himself the winner of the presidential election, despite the fact that the results are still being disputed by some parties. Tinubu claimed that he won the election fair and square, and that the results announced by INEC are accurate. (Source: Premium Times)
  3. Atiku Rejects Results: Atiku Abubakar has rejected the results of the presidential election, claiming that they are fraudulent and do not reflect the true will of the Nigerian people. Atiku has called for a re-run of the election, citing widespread irregularities and violence during the voting process. (Source: This Day)
  4. Obi Calls for Peace: Peter Obi has called for peace and calm in the country, despite the disputed results of the presidential election. Obi has urged his supporters to remain peaceful and to respect the democratic process. (Source: The Nation)
  5. INEC to Investigate Irregularities: INEC has announced that it will investigate allegations of irregularities and violence during the presidential election. The commission has promised to take action against anyone found to have engaged in electoral malpractice. (Source: Punch)

Previous Updates:

  1. Election Day Violence: There were reports of violence and intimidation during the presidential election on February 25, with several people killed and many more injured. The violence was reported in several states, including Lagos, Rivers, and Imo. (Source: BBC)
  2. Voting Delayed in Some Areas: Voting was delayed in some areas due to technical issues with the voting machines and other logistical problems. The delays were reported in several states, including Lagos and Rivers. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  3. INEC Extends Voting Time: INEC extended the voting time by one hour due to the delays and technical issues. The voting time was initially scheduled to end at 2 pm, but was extended to 3 pm. (Source: Vanguard)
  4. Presidential Candidates Cast Their Votes: The three main presidential candidates, Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi, cast their votes on election day. The candidates and their running mates voted in their respective states. (Source: Premium Times)
  5. International Observers Criticize Election Process: International observers have criticized the election process, citing widespread irregularities and violence. The observers have called for reforms to improve the electoral process in Nigeria. (Source: The Guardian)