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Here are the results of the 2019 Nigerian presidential elections:
Winner: Muhammadu Buhari (All Progressives Congress, APC)
Runner-up: Atiku Abubakar (Peoples Democratic Party, PDP)
Results:
- Muhammadu Buhari (APC): 15,191,847 (52.25%)
- Atiku Abubakar (PDP): 11,262,978 (38.35%)
- Other candidates: 1,165,211 (4.01%)
Turnout: 29,432,083 (35.08% of registered voters)
Election Date: February 16, 2019
Election Body: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
Key Issues:
- The election was marred by reports of voter suppression, intimidation, and violence in some parts of the country.
- The opposition PDP accused the APC of rigging the election, while the APC claimed that the PDP was trying to undermine the process.
- The election was also marked by a low turnout, with many Nigerians citing frustration with the political process and concerns about the credibility of the election.
Post-Election Developments:
- The PDP challenged the results of the election at the Supreme Court, but the court ultimately upheld Buhari's victory.
- The election was widely seen as a referendum on Buhari's performance in office, with many Nigerians expressing frustration with the country's economic and security challenges.
- The election also highlighted the deep divisions within Nigerian society, with many Nigerians feeling that the country's political elite are out of touch with the needs and concerns of ordinary citizens.
International Reaction:
- The international community generally accepted the results of the election, with many countries congratulating Buhari on his victory.
- However, some countries, including the United States and the European Union, expressed concerns about the conduct of the election and called for greater efforts to improve the transparency and credibility of the electoral process in Nigeria.
Overall, the 2019 Nigerian presidential election was a significant event in the country's political history, with far-reaching implications for the country's future direction and development.