Latest news about nigeria presidential election

Here are the latest news updates about the Nigerian presidential election:

Latest Developments:

  1. INEC Announces Presidential Election Results: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the results of the presidential election, with Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) leading the pack with 8,794,726 votes, followed by Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with 6,984,520 votes, and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) with 6,101,533 votes.
  2. Tinubu Declares Victory: Bola Tinubu has declared himself the winner of the presidential election, despite the ongoing controversy over the results. He has called on his supporters to remain calm and peaceful.
  3. Atiku Rejects Results: Atiku Abubakar has rejected the results of the presidential election, citing widespread irregularities and violence. He has called for a re-run of the election.
  4. Obi Concedes Defeat: Peter Obi has conceded defeat in the presidential election, congratulating Tinubu on his victory.
  5. International Observers Raise Concerns: International observers have raised concerns over the conduct of the presidential election, citing widespread irregularities and violence.

Key Issues:

  1. Voter Suppression: There have been reports of voter suppression, with many voters unable to cast their ballots due to various reasons, including the lack of voting materials and violence.
  2. Vote Buying: There have been allegations of vote buying, with many voters claiming to have been offered bribes to vote for a particular candidate.
  3. Violence: There have been reports of violence in many parts of the country, with many voters and election officials attacked or intimidated.
  4. INEC's Handling of the Election: There have been criticisms of INEC's handling of the election, with many accusing the commission of bias and incompetence.

Reactions:

  1. Nigerian Government: The Nigerian government has congratulated Tinubu on his victory, while also calling for calm and peace.
  2. International Community: The international community has called for calm and peace, while also expressing concerns over the conduct of the election.
  3. Civil Society Organizations: Civil society organizations have condemned the violence and irregularities that marred the election, while also calling for a re-run of the election.

Next Steps:

  1. Re-run of the Election: There are calls for a re-run of the election, with many arguing that the results do not reflect the true will of the people.
  2. Inquiry into the Election: There are also calls for an inquiry into the conduct of the election, with many accusing INEC of bias and incompetence.
  3. Transition Process: The transition process will begin soon, with Tinubu set to take over as the next President of Nigeria.

Please note that the situation is still developing, and this information may change as new updates become available.