Buhari v atiku news now
Here are some recent news updates on the Buhari vs Atiku presidential election in Nigeria:
Latest News:
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the 2019 presidential election, defeating Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by a margin of over 3 million votes. (Source: Vanguard)
- Atiku has rejected the results, calling for the cancellation of the election and demanding a fresh one. He has also filed a petition at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, challenging the outcome of the election. (Source: Premium Times)
- The APC has welcomed the results, congratulating President Buhari on his re-election. (Source: This Day)
Recent Developments:
- The PDP has accused the APC of rigging the election, citing alleged irregularities and violence in several states. (Source: Punch)
- The APC has denied the allegations, saying that the election was free and fair. (Source: Leadership)
- The International Community has called for calm and urged the parties to resolve their differences peacefully. (Source: BBC)
Key Quotes:
- "I am not a candidate of a party that is known for rigging elections. I am a candidate of a party that is known for winning elections." - President Muhammadu Buhari (Source: This Day)
- "The election was a sham, a charade, a mockery of democracy. We will not accept the results." - Atiku Abubakar (Source: Premium Times)
Reactions:
- The international community has been watching the situation closely, with many countries urging calm and peaceful resolution. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Nigerian people are divided, with some celebrating President Buhari's re-election and others calling for a fresh election. (Source: CNN)
Please note that these are just some of the latest news updates and may not be exhaustive.