Bbc latest news on nigeria election
Here are the latest news updates on the Nigerian election from the BBC:
Latest News
- Nigeria's electoral commission, INEC, has announced that the country's presidential election will be postponed by one week, from February 16 to February 23. The decision was made due to logistical challenges and the need to ensure the integrity of the election. (BBC News, February 14)
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the presidential election, with 73 candidates vying for the top job. The list includes incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari, who is seeking re-election, as well as opposition candidates such as Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Muhammadu Yahaya of the All Progressives Congress (APC). (BBC News, February 13)
- The Nigerian military has warned that it will not tolerate any violence or disruption of the election process. In a statement, the military said that it would work with the police and other security agencies to ensure the safety of voters and election officials. (BBC News, February 12)
- The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of planning to rig the election. The PDP said that it had evidence of a plot by the APC to manipulate the electoral process and called on INEC to take action to prevent fraud. (BBC News, February 11)
Previous News
- Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has been accused of using his position to influence the electoral process. The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a lawsuit against Buhari, alleging that he has used his office to intimidate and harass opposition candidates. (BBC News, February 8)
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of planning to disrupt the election. The APC said that it had evidence of a plot by the PDP to use violence and intimidation to disrupt the electoral process. (BBC News, February 7)
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will use a new electronic voting system for the presidential election. The system, known as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), is designed to prevent fraud and ensure the integrity of the electoral process. (BBC News, February 6)
Background
Nigeria is set to hold its presidential election on February 16, with 73 candidates vying for the top job. The election is seen as a crucial test of democracy in the country, which has a history of political instability and violence. The incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari is seeking re-election, but faces stiff competition from opposition candidates such as Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Muhammadu Yahaya of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The election is expected to be closely contested, with many Nigerians hoping for a peaceful and transparent process.