Strategic Research & Analysis
Nigeria’s Ruling party’s Bola Tinubu leads vote
“Partial results from Nigeria's disputed election show the ruling APC party candidate leading. As vote counting continues, irregularities have marred the "peaceful" poll, leading to frustration among Nigerians. Early results in Nigeria's general election showed Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the lead to replace President Muhammadu Buhari.” … [Read more...] about Nigeria’s Ruling party’s Bola Tinubu leads vote
Nigeria election 2023: Opposition PDP and Labour call for poll to be scrapped
By BBC Nduka Orjinmo Opposition parties in Nigeria have called for the presidential election to be scrapped, describing it as a sham. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party said results had been manipulated, compromising the poll. Governing party candidate Bola Tinubu is currently in the lead with just over 44% of the vote, official figures released so … [Read more...] about Nigeria election 2023: Opposition PDP and Labour call for poll to be scrapped
Former President Obasanjo Speaks on Election and INEC: ‘Election process has been corrupted’ (video)
Obasanjo said, “I am constrained to speak at this point. I crave the indulgence of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency General Muhammadu Buhari, to make this statement because I have had opportunity to keep him aware of what I know is happening and the danger looming ahead. “On many occasions in the past, I have not hesitated to point out lacuna … [Read more...] about Former President Obasanjo Speaks on Election and INEC: ‘Election process has been corrupted’ (video)
Peter Obi wins in Lagos state
"Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi, whose campaign attracted young people and urban voters fed up with corrupt politics, won most votes in the commercial hub of Lagos state, where Africa's biggest city is located. He was most popular with the youth, but especially urban, relatively educated voters with access to smartphones and social media" Peter Obi's Labour Party … [Read more...] about Peter Obi wins in Lagos state