Buhari re election news
You're looking for news about President Muhammadu Buhari's re-election bid in Nigeria. Here are some recent updates:
Latest News:
- INEC declares Buhari winner of 2019 presidential election: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared President Muhammadu Buhari the winner of the 2019 presidential election, defeating his main opponent, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Buhari won with 15,191,847 votes, while Atiku got 11,262,978 votes.
- Supplementary elections hold in some states: Supplementary elections were held in some states, including Bauchi, Kano, and Sokoto, to fill vacant seats in the National Assembly and state assemblies.
- PDP challenges election results in court: The PDP has filed a petition at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, challenging the outcome of the election. The party is seeking to nullify Buhari's victory and declare Atiku the winner.
- Buhari's campaign promises: During his campaign, Buhari promised to continue his administration's policies, including the fight against corruption, infrastructure development, and economic growth.
Key Issues:
- Election violence: There were reports of violence and intimidation during the election, particularly in some states.
- Voter apathy: Many Nigerians stayed away from the polls, citing concerns about the credibility of the election process.
- Election rigging allegations: Both the APC and PDP accused each other of rigging the election.
- Economic challenges: Nigeria is facing economic challenges, including high inflation, unemployment, and a decline in the value of the naira.
Reactions:
- International community: The international community, including the United States, the European Union, and the African Union, have called for calm and urged all parties to respect the outcome of the election.
- Domestic reactions: Many Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions to the election results, with some celebrating Buhari's victory and others expressing disappointment and frustration.
Next Steps:
- Inauguration: Buhari is expected to be inaugurated for his second term as President on May 29, 2019.
- Cabinet reshuffle: There are rumors of a possible cabinet reshuffle, with some ministers expected to be replaced.
- Economic reforms: The government is expected to implement economic reforms to address the country's economic challenges.
Please note that this is a summary of recent news and updates, and the situation may change rapidly.