Nigeria's Election Results Questioned by Opposition Parties, Citing Irregularities
Bola Tinubu's Nigeria election win: The rigging claims of Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been declared the winner of Nigeria's fiercely contested presidential election but many, including opposition parties, have claimed the poll was rigged and a sham.
They have called for the election to be cancelled, alleging breaches of the Electoral Act and possible collusion by the Independent National Electoral Commission (Inec) to doctor the result in Mr Tinubu's favour.
The allegations have been denied by Inec and Mr Tinubu's party, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Nigeria presidential election 2023: Bola Tinubu declared winner amid calls for a rerun
Ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu was declared the winner of Nigeria's presidential election early Wednesday, amid calls from the opposition for a rerun in Africa's largest democracy.
Nigeria Standing on ‘Dangerous Precipice’ After Dubious Elections, Bishops Warn
Nigeria’s Catholic bishops have warned that the nation could plunge into “an avoidable crisis” if trust in the electoral process is not restored after this week’s dubious election.
On Wednesday, Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Bola Ahmed Tinubu the winner of a controversial presidential ballot vote, amid accusations of rigged elections and calls for a return to the polls.