Atiku vs buhari news
Here are some recent news articles and updates on the Atiku vs Buhari presidential election in Nigeria:
Latest News
- Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has filed a petition at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal, challenging the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in the February 23 presidential election. (Source: The Punch, March 28, 2019)
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented its evidence to the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal, stating that it did not manipulate the results of the presidential election. (Source: The Cable, April 2, 2019)
- Atiku's petition has been dismissed by the tribunal, which ruled that the petition was not properly filed. (Source: Premium Times, April 17, 2019)
Previous News
- President Muhammadu Buhari has been declared the winner of the presidential election, winning 15,191,847 votes, while Atiku Abubakar of the PDP won 11,262,978 votes. (Source: The Nation, February 27, 2019)
- Atiku has rejected the results, alleging that the election was rigged and that he won the election. (Source: Vanguard, February 26, 2019)
- The PDP has also rejected the results, calling for the cancellation of the election. (Source: The Punch, February 26, 2019)
- The election was marred by reports of violence, voter suppression, and irregularities. (Source: Al Jazeera, February 25, 2019)
Key Issues
- The election was seen as a referendum on the performance of the Buhari administration, with many Nigerians expressing dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the economy, security, and corruption.
- Atiku's campaign focused on his business experience and his promise to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.
- Buhari's campaign focused on his anti-corruption credentials and his promise to continue to fight corruption and improve security.
Reactions
- The international community has called for calm and urged the Nigerian government to ensure a peaceful and transparent electoral process. (Source: BBC, February 25, 2019)
- The United States has expressed concern over reports of violence and irregularities during the election. (Source: CNN, February 26, 2019)
- The European Union has called for a thorough investigation into allegations of electoral fraud. (Source: The Guardian, February 27, 2019)
Please note that the news articles and updates provided are subject to change and may not reflect the current situation.