Opposition parties in Nigeria call for fresh elections as ruling party takes the lead

Nigeria's opposition parties call elections a 'sham' and demand a new vote

Opposition parties in Africa's largest democracy are crying foul and calling for fresh elections in Nigeria, citing claims of vote rigging.

Tensions rise in Nigeria as opposition demands new vote

The ruling party has asked the opposition to accept defeat and not cause trouble.

Tensions rise in Nigeria as opposition demands new vote

Nigeria's opposition demanded a revote Tuesday for the country's presidential election, where partial results show an early lead for the ruling party.

Unrest in Nigeria grows, opposition wants new presidential elections

According to interim results, the ruling party candidate is leading, but the opposition does not trust it. Observers also have doubts.

Opposition parties in Nigeria demand fresh elections after "compromised" process

Nigeria’s two main opposition parties have called for the electoral commission to suspend the ongoing announcement of results and begin the process for fresh polls.

Tensions Rise In Nigeria As Opposition Demands New Vote

The three main opposition parties said the election was an insult to democracy and called for the country's election chief to resign.