Latest news on nigeria presidential election
Here are the latest news updates on the Nigerian presidential election:
Latest Update: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of the presidential election from February 16 to February 23, citing logistical challenges.
Background: The presidential election is scheduled to take place on February 16, 2019, to elect a new president and vice president of Nigeria. The election is expected to be a closely contested race between the incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the main opposition candidate, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Recent Developments:
- On February 7, the INEC announced that it had received 73 political parties' nomination forms for the presidential election.
- On February 8, the APC and PDP held their respective presidential primaries, with President Buhari and Atiku Abubakar emerging as the flagbearers of their respective parties.
- On February 11, the INEC announced that it had received 72,777,000 permanent voter cards (PVCs) out of the 84,000,000 registered voters.
- On February 12, the APC and PDP held a joint meeting with the INEC to discuss the election process and address concerns over the election.
Key Issues:
- Security concerns: There are concerns over the security of the election, with some parties accusing the government of planning to rig the election.
- Voter registration: There are concerns over the low turnout of voters, with some parties accusing the INEC of not doing enough to register eligible voters.
- Electoral violence: There are concerns over the potential for electoral violence, with some parties accusing each other of planning to use violence to disrupt the election.
International Observers: The election will be observed by international observers, including the European Union, the United States, and the African Union.
Timeline:
- February 16: Presidential election (postponed to February 23)
- February 23: Presidential election
- March 2: National Assembly election
- March 9: Governorship and state assembly election
Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be up-to-date. It is recommended to check with reputable news sources for the latest information on the Nigerian presidential election.