#nigeria elections

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Nigerian Opposition In Court Over Presidential Election Results

By Olakunle Olasanmi President-Elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (file photo) The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal began sitting yesterday in Abuja with a pledge to ensure justice for those who deserve it. The tribunal fixed the hearing of the petitions filed by the Action Peoples Party (APP) and the Labour Party for tomorrow. Prominent Nigerians, civil society organisations (CSOs) and…

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If I were to guess anywhere where the military might be starting to get ideas from coups nearby it'd be Cameroon

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man i love this place but it's breaking my heart everyday

obongjayar, wind sailor

how im feeling abt this absolute sham of an election going on. like do we count for anything whatsoever?

[aderinola]

Nigeria's 2023 Disgraceful (S)Elections: No Surprises..!

If you are complaining about the 2023 Nigeria’s (s)election, you are like a child that does not know medicine and called it vegetable. Welcome to the club of traumatized children and adults. May your stay be short..! Nigeria’s 2023 Disgraceful (S)Elections: No Surprises..! Adeola Aderounmu Only babies and ignorant people should cry or complain about Nigeria’s (s)election process for 2023 for…

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Can Nigeria 🇳🇬 Courts Resolve Electoral Doubts‽

I will be honest, I was rooting for Peter Obi to win this election & become Nigeria’s 🇳🇬 next President. However, the danger of three leading candidates is that while most people vote against the incumbent, the latter can win due to rivals “splitting the vote.”

That said, many people are upset with the results (& understandably so), as President Elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu victory is not being celebrated by most of Nigeria 🇳🇬. Peter Obi is challenging the results in court, but I wonder if the courts will overturn the proclaimed results of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)‽

While Obi said he won the election and would explore all legal and peaceful means to prove it in court, Atiku concurred, saying “the processes and outcome of the Presidential and National Assembly elections of last Saturday were grossly flawed in every material particular and as such, must be challenged.” […]

In a quick response, Tinubu, who had earlier in his victory speech extended a hand of fellowship to his challengers at the poll, said he would meet them in court to defend his mandate. […]

Obi, who spoke at a briefing in Abuja, enjoined his supporters, especially party members, not to despair because he and his running mate, Dr Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, had taken up the challenge posed by President Muhammadu Buhari and President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to mount a legal challenge if they were convinced the electoral process was faulty. (Vanguard)

I do not think the courts will attempt to overturn the proclaimed results of this election in order to avoid creating a legal precedent (which could result in chaos in future elections).

However, I suspect the courts will issue decrees requiring the INEC to be properly staffed & funded to avoid this scenario in the future.

I do not think this is the end of Peter Obi’s political career. I believe that in four years, he will run for President again—albeit this time emerge victorious.

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Nigeria election results 2023: Peter Obi wins Lagos against Bola Tinubu - News Beats

Peter Obi has been backed by many young, educated people

A third-party candidate in Nigeria’s tightly contested presidential election has caused a major upset by winning in its biggest city, Lagos, results from state election officials show.

The Labour Party’s Peter Obi narrowly defeated the ruling party’s Bola Tinubu in his heartland, they say.

Mr Tinubu is a former governor of Lagos state and… Read More

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EDITORIAL: Taking COVID-19 vaccination seriously amidst 2023 election campaigns

EDITORIAL: Taking COVID-19 vaccination seriously amidst 2023 election campaigns

The build-up to the 2023 general elections will witness a sea change as from 28 September, when campaigns will officially begin. Nigerians have so far demonstrated considerable interest in the political transition, with massive turnouts for fresh voters’ registration and polemical exchanges by political parties and interest groups that are eager to beat the gun. More than 12 million voters have…

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Freedom: My 2 Kobo Reflections On Nigeria's Chequered History

What does freedom mean to you? [Random Thoughts of what freedom means to me in Nigeria. Culled from various notes.]As some one living in Nigeria, our understanding and practice of freedom is somewhat skewed, selective and absurd sometimes. Although we claim to be a democratic nation, the reality is far from the ideal. Our freedom is restricted by government corruption, oppression, and lack of…

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(via PDP NEC: Jettission Your 2027 Ambition,Expel Wike Now-Group To Atiku And The PDP.)

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ELECTORAL COMMITTEE OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION

Following the ECNBA Notice No. 4 call for nomination issued on March 11, 2024, we want to remind you that the nomination period is still open. Nomination forms can be obtained daily at the ECNBA Secretariat between 9:00 and 17:00. The submission deadline is Friday, April 5, 2024, at 17:00. To download the nomination form, go to www.ecnba.org, click on the notice, then click on the pdf files for…

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Russian prison Authority threatened Navalny's mom to bury son in prison

Russian opposition political leader Alexei Navalny has been threatened with burial inside the prison. Russian prison authorities have told Navalny’s mother to arrange a very small final farewell for her son. No mass gathering can be held. And if he accepts this condition and does not take the body – then he will be buried inside the prison. Navalny’s spokesman said this information on…

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PAUL OBAZELE SELLS POPCORN AS SERVICE TO EDOLITES

Touchaheart Nigeria reports that gubernatorial aspirant, Paul Agbonze Obazele celebrated his by serving popcorn in the spirit of the season to all and sundry around the Benin metropolis. Celebrating the Yuletide season in Benin City, the governorship candidate enjoined all Edolites to use this period to unite the family front and aspire as contributors to making Edo State great again. According…

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My Generation Also Wasted Away

Living in denial does not obscure the realities of our lives, how miserable this country Nigeria has become. My Generation Also Wasted Away By Adeola Aderounmu That my generation also wasted away is one thing I have come to accept. I never saw it coming (especially when I was a little boy, full of hopes and dreams of what I thought the future would be and what I would make of it). Now, rather…

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Corruption drives Migration in Africa: The case of Nigeria

Corruption has long been a pervasive issue in Africa, and its detrimental effects are particularly evident in Nigeria. This rampant corruption is a significant driver of migration within the country, as citizens seek better opportunities and escape the cycle of poverty perpetuated by corrupt practices. Firstly, Spyromitros & Panagiotidis (2022) attests that corruption undermines economic…