Latest news in nigeria today 2019 election
Here are some of the latest news in Nigeria today regarding the 2019 elections:
INEC Declares Buhari Winner of Presidential Election
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.
Atiku Rejects Election Results, Heads to Court
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, have rejected the results of the 2019 presidential election, citing widespread irregularities and rigging. Atiku has vowed to challenge the results in court, saying that the election was not free and fair.
INEC Announces Winners of Senatorial, House of Reps Elections
INEC has announced the winners of the senatorial and House of Representatives elections, with the APC winning the majority of the seats. The APC won 63 senatorial seats, while the PDP won 37. In the House of Representatives, the APC won 211 seats, while the PDP won 114.
Governorship Elections: APC Wins in 22 States, PDP Wins in 13
INEC has announced the winners of the governorship elections, with the APC winning in 22 states and the PDP winning in 13. The APC won in states such as Lagos, Kano, and Rivers, while the PDP won in states such as Delta, Enugu, and Akwa Ibom.
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) said that the election was "marred by violence, intimidation, and vote-buying", while the Carter Center said that the election was "not free and fair".
Nigerians React to Election Results
Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the election results, with many expressing disappointment and frustration at the outcome. Some have called for peaceful protests and demonstrations, while others have vowed to challenge the results in court.
These are just some of the latest news in Nigeria today regarding the 2019 elections.