Bauchi election latest news
Here are the latest news updates on the Bauchi State Governorship election:
Latest Update: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bala Mohammed, as the winner of the Bauchi State Governorship election.
Results: According to the official results announced by INEC, Senator Bala Mohammed polled 515,113 votes to defeat his closest rival, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Baba Tela, who scored 294,602 votes.
Controversies: The election was marred by controversies, including allegations of vote-buying, ballot snatching, and intimidation of voters. The PDP has petitioned INEC, demanding a rerun of the election.
Reactions: The APC has welcomed the results, while the PDP has vowed to challenge the outcome in court. The opposition party has also accused the APC of rigging the election.
Security: The election was characterized by a heavy presence of security personnel, with reports of sporadic shootings and clashes between supporters of the two main parties.
International Observers: The election was observed by international organizations, including the European Union, the United States, and the African Union, which have all expressed concerns over the conduct of the election.
Next Steps: The PDP has vowed to challenge the results in court, while the APC has called on the opposition party to accept the outcome of the election. The outcome of the election is likely to have significant implications for the political landscape of Nigeria.
Key Quotes:
- "We accept the results of the election, but we will not accept any form of rigging or manipulation." - Senator Baba Tela, PDP candidate
- "We are pleased with the outcome of the election, and we will work to ensure that the people of Bauchi State are better served." - Senator Bala Mohammed, APC candidate
- "The election was marred by irregularities, and we will challenge the results in court." - Kaulaha Aliyu, PDP spokesperson
Please note that these updates are subject to change as new information becomes available.