Election in nigeria 2019 breaking news today

Here are some breaking news updates on the 2019 Nigerian presidential election:

Latest Updates:

  1. INEC Declares Buhari Winner: 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. Buhari polled 15,191,847 votes to defeat his closest rival, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who got 11,262,978 votes.
  2. Atiku Rejects Results: The PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has rejected the results of the election, calling it "a sham" and "a charade". He has vowed to challenge the results in court.
  3. International Observers Criticize Election: The international community has expressed concerns over the conduct of the election. The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has criticized the election, saying it was marred by "serious irregularities" and "lacking in transparency".
  4. Violence Reports: There have been reports of violence and intimidation during the election, with several people killed and many others injured. The police have arrested several individuals in connection with the violence.
  5. INEC Chairman Defends Election: The INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, has defended the election, saying it was "free, fair, and credible". He has also denied allegations of rigging and manipulation.

Other News:

  1. Buhari's Victory Speech: President Buhari has delivered a victory speech, thanking Nigerians for re-electing him and promising to continue working for the country's development.
  2. Atiku's Concession Speech: Atiku Abubakar has delivered a concession speech, congratulating President Buhari on his victory and calling for peace and unity in the country.
  3. Reactions from Other Candidates: Other presidential candidates, including Kingsley Moghalu of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) and Oby Ezekwesili of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), have also reacted to the results, congratulating President Buhari and calling for peace and unity.
  4. Election Petitions: Several political parties and individuals have already filed petitions at the Election Petitions Tribunal, challenging the results of the election.

Stay Tuned for More Updates:

I'll continue to provide updates on the 2019 Nigerian presidential election as more news breaks. Stay tuned for the latest developments!