Atiku v buhari news
You're looking for news related to the 2019 Nigerian presidential election between Atiku Abubakar and Muhammadu Buhari. Here are some key updates:
Election Results:
- On February 27, 2019, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Muhammadu Buhari, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the presidential election with 15,191,847 votes (55.6% of the total votes cast).
- Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), came second with 11,262,978 votes (41.5% of the total votes cast).
Post-Election Developments:
- Atiku Abubakar challenged the election results at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, alleging widespread irregularities and rigging.
- On September 11, 2019, the tribunal dismissed Atiku's petition, upholding Buhari's victory.
- Atiku's legal team appealed the decision to the Supreme Court, which is the final court of appeal in Nigeria.
Recent Updates:
- On February 13, 2020, the Supreme Court dismissed Atiku's appeal, affirming Buhari's victory in the 2019 presidential election.
- Atiku's legal team has announced plans to challenge the decision at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands.
Reactions:
- Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision, calling it a "victory for democracy" and a "testament to the resilience of our democracy".
- Atiku Abubakar has expressed disappointment with the decision, calling it a "travesty of justice" and a "blow to democracy".
Please note that these updates are based on publicly available information and may not reflect the full scope of the news and developments surrounding the election.