Latest breaking news in nigeria election
Here are the latest breaking news updates on the Nigerian election:
Update 1: 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.
Update 2: Atiku Abubakar Rejects Election Results, Demands Cancellation
Atiku Abubakar, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has rejected the election results, citing widespread irregularities and violence. He has demanded the cancellation of the election and a fresh one.
Update 3: Peter Obi's Campaign Demands Re-run
The Labour Party (LP) has also demanded a re-run of the election, citing irregularities and violence. Peter Obi, the candidate of the LP, has accused the APC and PDP of rigging the election.
Update 4: INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, Defends Election Process
INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, has defended the election process, saying that it was free and fair. He has also denied allegations of rigging and violence.
Update 5: International Observers Criticize Election Process
International observers have criticized the election process, citing widespread irregularities and violence. The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has said that the election was marred by "serious irregularities" and "violence".
Update 6: Nigerian Military Deploys Troops to Troubled Areas
The Nigerian military has deployed troops to troubled areas to maintain peace and order. The deployment comes after reports of violence and unrest in some parts of the country.
Update 7: Election Tribunal to Hear Petitions
The Election Petitions Tribunal has been set up to hear petitions from candidates who are dissatisfied with the election results. The tribunal is expected to hear petitions from Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi.
Update 8: Buhari Congratulates Tinubu on Election Victory
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Bola Tinubu on his election victory. Buhari has also called for calm and urged Nigerians to accept the results of the election.
These are the latest breaking news updates on the Nigerian election. Please note that the situation is still developing, and more updates will be provided as more information becomes available.