2019 nigeria election latest news
Here are some of the latest news updates on the 2019 Nigeria election:
Election Results:
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the presidential election, with 15,191,847 votes, while his closest rival, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), got 11,262,978 votes.
- The APC also won a majority of seats in the National Assembly, with 63 senators and 211 members of the House of Representatives.
- The PDP won 32 senators and 114 members of the House of Representatives.
Post-Election Developments:
- The PDP has rejected the election results, calling them "fraudulent" and "rigged". The party has also filed a petition at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, challenging the outcome of the election.
- The APC has accused the PDP of trying to undermine the democratic process and has called on the party to accept the results of the election.
- The Nigerian military has been deployed to some parts of the country to maintain peace and order, following reports of violence and protests in some areas.
- The International Community has generally accepted the outcome of the election, with many countries congratulating President Buhari on his re-election.
Key Issues:
- The election was marred by reports of vote-buying, ballot box snatching, and violence in some areas.
- The INEC was criticized for delays in the release of election results, which led to widespread protests and allegations of rigging.
- The election was also marked by low voter turnout, with many Nigerians staying away from the polls due to concerns about the credibility of the process.
Reactions:
- The United States has congratulated President Buhari on his re-election, while also expressing concerns about the election process.
- The European Union has called for a thorough investigation into allegations of electoral fraud and violence.
- The African Union has congratulated President Buhari on his re-election, while also urging all parties to respect the outcome of the election.
Next Steps:
- The PDP has vowed to continue its legal challenge to the election results, while the APC has called on the party to accept the outcome of the election.
- The INEC has promised to investigate allegations of electoral fraud and violence, and to improve the electoral process for future elections.
- The Nigerian government has pledged to work with all parties to ensure peace and stability in the country.
These are some of the latest news updates on the 2019 Nigeria election. The situation is still evolving, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.