Nigeria's ruling party looks on track to win presidential elections

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Bola Tinubu, the ruling party candidate, is declared the winner of the country's election. As he thanked his supporters, he appealed for reconciliation with his rivals. The announcement by election officials overnight was likely to lead to a court challenge. Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi are already demanding a revote.

Published 3 months ago · Abuja, Nigeria

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The Guardian

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KIFI

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By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian President-elect Bola Tinubu has thanked his supporters and appealed to his rivals in remarks after he was declared the winner of last weekend’s presidential election. The announcement on Wednesday by election officials was likely to lead to a court challenge by the No. 2 and No. 3 finishers. The opposition has demanded the vote be redone by saying delays in the results made room fo…

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