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Breaking News: Nigeria Election Results

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the results of the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria. According to the results, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has won the election with 8,794,726 votes.

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, came second with 6,984,520 votes, while the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, came third with 6,101,533 votes.

The results were announced by the INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, at the commission's headquarters in Abuja.

Reactions

The APC has welcomed the results, with Tinubu's campaign team describing them as a "victory for democracy". The PDP has, however, rejected the results, calling for a review of the election.

The LP has also rejected the results, with Obi's campaign team describing them as "fraudulent".

Security Concerns

There have been reports of violence and intimidation in some parts of the country, particularly in the southern states. The Nigerian military has been deployed to maintain order and ensure the safety of voters.

International Reactions

The international community has been following the election closely, with many countries congratulating Tinubu on his victory. The United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union have all issued statements welcoming the results.

Next Steps

The winner of the election will be sworn in as the President of Nigeria on May 29, 2023. The new government will face many challenges, including the economy, security, and corruption.

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