Breaking news on nigeria election
Here are some recent breaking news updates on the Nigerian election:
Latest Updates:
- INEC Declares Bola Tinubu Winner of Presidential Election: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Bola Tinubu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the 2023 presidential election. Tinubu won with 8,794,726 votes, followed by Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with 6,984,520 votes. (Source: BBC News)
- Atiku Abubakar Concedes Defeat: Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has conceded defeat in the presidential election, congratulating Bola Tinubu on his victory. (Source: The Cable)
- Peter Obi Rejects Election Results: Peter Obi, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has rejected the election results, alleging widespread irregularities and calling for a re-run. (Source: Vanguard News)
- INEC Announces Winners of Senatorial and House of Representatives Elections: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the winners of the senatorial and House of Representatives elections, with the APC and PDP winning the majority of seats. (Source: Premium Times)
- Violence and Electoral Malpractices Reported in Some States: Reports of violence and electoral malpractices have been reported in some states, including Rivers, Lagos, and Imo, with some voters and observers calling for the election to be cancelled. (Source: The Punch)
Previous Updates:
- Election Day Violence and Delays: Reports of violence and delays were reported in some parts of the country on election day, with some voters unable to cast their ballots due to logistical issues. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- INEC Extends Voting Hours: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) extended voting hours in some states due to delays and logistical issues. (Source: The Guardian)
- Atiku Abubakar Accuses APC of Rigging: Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of rigging the election, citing reports of vote-buying and intimidation. (Source: This Day)
- Peter Obi Calls for Election Boycott: Peter Obi, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), called for a boycott of the election, citing concerns over the credibility of the electoral process. (Source: The Nation)
- International Observers Express Concerns: International observers, including those from the European Union and the United States, expressed concerns over the conduct of the election, citing reports of irregularities and violence. (Source: Reuters)
Please note that these updates are subject to change as more information becomes available.