Nigeria elections 2023

Tens of millions of Nigerians head to voting booths on Saturday to decide a tight and unpredictable contest for the presidency and parliament of Africa's ...

It could also send a message to other leaders and ruling parties clinging to power on the continent. However, analysts point out that this is the seventh poll held since the end of military rule in 1999 and that some Nigerian democratic institutions are growing stronger. In recent weeks, an effort to replace almost all Nigeria’s bank notes – in part to reduce the widespread practice of vote buying – has caused massive economic disruption and much popular anger. More than 80% of the 10 million new voters who have registered for the coming poll are “I don’t want to vote for any of them. [describing it](https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/01/06/nigeria-election-2023-obi-tinubu-abubakar/) as “a global event – even if the world scarcely knows it”. Both are seen as traditional politicians who will seek to mobilise voters with massive organisation and spending. Analysts have spoken of a “bellwether” election that could be crucial turning point after several years of worsening insecurity and acute economic troubles. [criminality](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigerian-gunmen-kill-eight-including-police-chief-2023-02-01/) affecting much of the country. Obi is seen as a reformist willing to overhaul Nigeria’s political system who has reached across the country’s many ethnic and religious faultlines. [ the Daily Post newspaper told its readers on Saturday morning, ](https://dailypost.ng/2023/02/25/nigeria-decides-2023-d-day-is-here/)saying it has “been a long road” to the polls. [Africa](https://www.theguardian.com/world/africa).

ONITSHA, Nigeria, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Nigeria's presidential election was marked by long delays at some polling stations on Saturday that did not deter large ...

Record number of Permanent Voter Cards collected · 18 Presidential Candidates · 1,100 candidates vying for 109 senatorial seats · 3,112 candidates are in the race ...

By MacDonald Dzirutwe and Sofia Christensen. LAGOS (Reuters) - Nigerians were voting in presidential and parliamentary elections on Saturday that are seen ...

INEC says that citizens wishing to witness the sorting andcounting of ballot papers at polling stations should do so froma distance of 300 metres (yards). If no one clears both hurdles, the top two candidates willcompete in a run-off. On voting day, results from individual polling stations willbe pasted outside for citizens to view, and sent through BVAS toan INEC portal. This is aimed at reducingthe risk of fraudsters voting several times. (0730 GMT to 1330 GMT) on Feb. More than 93 million people are registered to vote.

Voting was delayed by hours at polling units across Nigeria on Saturday, as the presidential election got off to a slow start after the electronic system to ...

The main candidates in the most competitive race since 1999, when Nigeria transitioned from army rule to democracy, include two political veterans from each of ...

In order to ensure this election is free and fair, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) contends it has implemented new technology and procedures. On Wednesday, the parties and contenders for president vowed to support an orderly and open election. However, he has not succeeded in restoring security and order to Nigeria, the continent’s top oil producer. Atiku is a Fulani from the northeast, while Tinubu is an ethnic Yoruba from the southwest. Two parties, the governing APC and the PDP, have held sway over Africa’s most populous nation since 1999. Within five days of the election, the 36 state totals and the federal capital Abuja are anticipated.

Long delays have been reported at some polling stations in Nigeria as it holds its most competitive presidential election since military rule ended.

Dis year election go mark di first time wey di Independent National Electoral Commission (Inec) no postpone di general elections since 2011.

Also for 2019, di Inec announce say dem don postpone election less dan 10 hours to di time wey voting go start Even though many pipo don dey reason say INEC fit announce say dem don move di election date go front sake of di naira scarcity challenge wey bin confront di kontri. As Nigerians dey vote to enter new administration, you go need sabi say dis year election go mark di first time wey di Independent National Electoral Commission (Inec) no postpone di general elections and e show say dis move sweet many citizens for belle.

In a matter of hours, Nigerians will choose who will take over leadership from President Buhari among Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Bola Tinubu, ...

Are you confused about which polling units you are supposed to vote? INEC has provided two ways you can check the location of your polling units. And we have been drumming into the ears of Nigerians, that they should please ignore these social media posts that are circulating everywhere," he said. The candidate is yet to arrive as of 10:08 am. I can’t put a finger on the number of days or hours it will take, but it will be done speedily. Peter Obi, at his Aguleri county home, Anaocha LGA of Anambra state. “INEC has not reviewed that slogan. Thugs allegedly disrupted the polling units, firing shots into the air and causing panic, resulting in an abrupt end to the voting process. “I just want to say that we will ensure that it (result declaration) will be done speedily. “There is still time between now and 2:30pm to come out and vote. “So, please don’t stay back at home, come out and vote. The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has arrived at his polling unit in Anambra state to cast his vote.

Nigeria ruled out any move to extend the time for people to cast their ballots despite delays and long lines seen across the country, with some polling ...

Third-party candidate Peter Obi is looking to upset contenders from Nigeria's two main political parties: Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar.

Since the cash shortage started a few weeks ago, she said she was barely selling anything and is no longer making enough money to feed herself or her children regularly. Buhari last week said the policy would help lay “a strong foundation for free and fair elections” in Nigeria, which has a long history of vote-buying. Propelled by the frustrations of young people, who make up nearly 40 percent of the electorate, third-party candidate Peter Obi is vying to upset two of Nigeria’s most seasoned politicians.

Nigeria's presidential vote will be consequential for the country's economy and national security amid unique and critical elections.

[The Conversation](https://theconversation.com) under a Creative Commons license. The U.S., for its part, announced [visa bans on Nigerians](https://www.state.gov/imposing-visa-restrictions-on-individuals-involved-in-undermining-the-democratic-process-in-nigeria/) involved in undermining Nigeria’s elections. Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson, who has deep knowledge of Nigeria, will lead the [election observation mission](https://www.iri.org/news/ndi-and-iri-field-second-joint-delegation-to-assess-nigerias-pre-election-environment/) this month. [violence escalated and diversified](https://www.crisisgroup.org/africa/west-africa/nigeria). Armed Conflict Location Event Dataset [data indicates](https://acleddata.com/nigeria-election-violence-tracker/) this is a gross underestimate, with the minimum being 134. Another credible source, the Armed Conflict Location Event Dataset, reports [10,600 violent deaths](https://acleddata.com/africa/) in 2022. [Enough Is Enough](https://eie.ng/), [Situation Room](https://situationroomng.org/) and [YIAGA Africa](https://www.yiaga.org/) are spreading messages to deter electoral violence. [7,000 violent deaths](https://www.cfr.org/nigeria/nigeria-security-tracker/p29483) last year, a decline from roughly 9,000 in 2021. For example, using a large national survey, I showed that Muslims were [56% more likely](https://doi.org/10.1080/10220461.2020.1734968) to vote for the Muslim candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, in 2015. Nigeria’s electoral system, as in the U.S., makes it difficult for third-party candidates to succeed. This is only the second time ever that Nigeria has had a presidential vote without an incumbent running for reelection. As an academic both at the University of Ibadan and

Nigeria dey vote who dia next leaders go be inside presidential and legislative elections.

Welcome. Today, millions of Nigerians will elect the next President and National Assembly members. This is the seventh consecutive general election in this ...

This is reminiscent of the geo-political parallel in the country’s presidential election when Dr. He is flying the flag of the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. One of the main contenders is Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, a Yoruba, who had served for two terms as the Governor of Lagos State.

Nigeria dey vote who dia next leaders go be inside presidential and legislative elections. Di elections wey before be dey dey between di two main political ...

Dem announce final results on di third day afta voting for di last two elections, but dem fit come in earlier dis time sake of BVAS, wey also dey upload vote results directly to di Inec website direct from polling stations. Dis na di first time Inec go conduct national elections wit di use di Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), one facial and fingerprints technology wey dem tink say e go improve transparency as e go make am harder for politicians to rig di process. Di election don see huge interest from first-time voters and young pipo - one third of di 87 million eligible voters dey below 35 - wey fit lead to high voter turn-out than di 35% wey dem record for 2019.

The elections are the biggest democratic exercise in Africa, with 87 million people eligible to vote.

He has been dogged by accusations of corruption and cronyism, which he denies. The wealthy businessman served as governor of the south-eastern Anambra State from 2006 to 2014. The new notes were introduced in order to tackle inflation, and also vote-buying. A candidate needs to have the most votes and 25% of ballots cast in two-thirds of Nigeria's 36 states to be declared the winner. "As a Nigerian you expect any eventuality, so I came out with my power bank and a bottle of water. He is known as a political godfather in the south-west region, where he wields huge influence, but like Mr Abubakar, has also been dogged by allegations of corruption over the years and poor health, both of which he denies. Most people consider the election a referendum on the APC, which has overseen a period of economic hardship and worsening insecurity. Most of his career has been spent in the corridors of power, having worked as a top civil servant, vice-president and a prominent businessman. On the eve of the election a member of the House of Representatives was arrested with almost $500,000 (£419,000) in cash, and a list of people he was supposed to give it to, police say. Although he was in the PDP before then, he is seen as a relatively fresh face and enjoys fervent support among some sections of Nigeria's youth, especially in the south. Tens of thousands of polling stations are counting the results, which will be collated and sent to the electoral headquarters in the capital Abuja. But voting was postponed to Sunday at 141 polling stations in the oil-rich southern state of Bayelsa because of disruptions.

Voting has officially closed in Nigeria's most competitive presidential election since military rule ended, but long queues remain at polling stations as ...

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Polling stations opened late across parts of Nigeria on Saturday as Africa's most populous country held presidential and parliamentary ...

The full impact of Nigeria’s currency crisis on Saturday’s election was not immediately clear, though officials said they’d been able to get much of the money the government needed to carry out the vote. At the same time, older bank notes stopped being accepted, creating a shortage in a country where many use cash for daily transactions. For the first time this year Nigeria’s election results will be transmitted electronically to headquarters in Abuja, a step officials say will reduce voter fraud. And Atiku Abubakar has the name recognition of being one of Nigeria’s richest businessmen, having also served as a vice president and presidential hopeful in 2019 for his Peoples Democratic Party. estimates that Nigeria will tie with the United States as the third most populous nation in the world after India and China. The vote is being carefully watched as Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy and one of the continent’s top oil producers.

Third, the leading presidential candidates in the 2023 elections are from the three large ethnic groups: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar (Hausa), Former ...

And so, because of this failure we may have no other option than to become teachers, nurses, health care workers, being offered the bare minimum wage, to those that seek to continue enslaving us; those that are bent on treating us less than how they treat themselves. Let the world watch as we outwit ourselves to select the candidate that will serve the people and bring long-term progress and prosperity. On top of that, the right candidate has shown an example worthy of emulation in governance, business, and in his personal life. The EndSars campaign demonstrated that we have all become leaders in our own right – we are all enlightened and can think for ourselves. However, with the myriad of challenges the country is facing and the geopolitical tensions the world over, one would expect that competence rather than ethnic groupings will be the deciding factor in the 2023 elections. Earlier this week, I came across a video where Pastor Paul Adefarasin spoke about the possible outcome of the elections in a parable using the tribes of Israel and Judah. Rather than working towards ending school strikes, programmes like the Big Brother Nigeria are used as a way to dull the minds of young people. The history of Israel and Judah is well known to Christians: God has a covenant relationship with both tribes and chose them as his own. Power is now in the hands of every individual – rich and poor, Southern and Northern, young and old, man and woman! Third, the leading presidential candidates in the 2023 elections are from the three large ethnic groups: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar (Hausa), Former Governor of Lagos State Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Yoruba), and Former Governor of Anambra State Peter Obi (Igbo). Before delving further, here are a few facts about Nigeria and the elections. Put together, these factors make the 2023 elections very critical as the country is at crossroads.

Presidential polls in the African nation of Nigeria are almost over. Officials are now in the process of counting votes. Nearly ninety million people were ...

LAGOS, Nigeria -Voting took place across Nigeria on Saturday, to decide one of the most competitive and unpredictable polls in years.

Many both young and old said they were voting for the first time. Bus stops, the front of restaurants, pharmacies and schools, were converted to polling units and lines winding round the block in the heat. As always, the election brought ordinary life to an eerie standstill.

Nigeria was counting ballots on Sunday, a day after a historically tight election among three frontrunners competing for the presidency of Africa's most ...

"Voting is still in progress well beyond the approved hours," said voter Kabiru Sani, 37. [Mali](https://www.france24.com/en/tag/mali/) and [Burkina Faso](https://www.france24.com/en/tag/burkina-faso/) and growing Islamist militancy have taken the region's democracy back a step. Fuel and cash shortages caused by a bank note exchange in the run-up to the election also left many Nigerians struggling more than usual in a country already hit by more than 20-percent inflation. The rules reflect a country almost equally split between the mostly Muslim north and predominantly Christian south, and with three main ethnic groups across the regions: Yoruba in the southwest, Hausa/Fulani in the north and Igbo in the southeast. [Nigeria](https://www.france24.com/en/tag/nigeria/) still battling a 14-year jihadist insurgency in the northeast that has displaced two million people, bandit militias in the northwest and separatist gunmen in the southeast. [race](https://www.france24.com/en/tag/elections/), three stand out: Bola Ahmed Tinubu, candidate of the ruling party (APC), Atiku Abubakar of the main opposition party (PDP), and [Peter Obi](https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230220-can-nigeria-s-peter-obi-ride-his-newfound-momentum-all-the-way-to-presidency), backed by the Labour Party.

BBC reported that vote counting is under way in Nigeria's tightest presidential election since military rule ended in 1999. Turnout appeared to be high, ...

He shared stories of survivors and rescuers on Twitter and is now under investigation on suspicion of spreading “fake news” and could face up to three years in jail. On Thursday, the UN General Assembly in New York overwhelmingly backed a resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. However, the 12-point document did not specifically say that Russia must withdraw its troops from Ukraine, and did not condemn Russia’s invasion. A footnote said that two paragraphs summarising the war were “agreed to by all member countries except Russia and China”. The man’s parents and elder brother were arrested a day earlier. But this time, there is also a strong challenge from a third-party candidate in the race to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari – from the Labour Party’s Peter Obi, who is backed by many young people.

This is the first time since the end of military rule in 1999 that a serious candidate has entered the fray which has been dominated by the APC and the main ...

Vote counting is under way in Nigeria's tightest presidential election since military rule ended in 1999. Turnout appeared to be high, with many young, first-time voters arriving before dawn to cast their ballots. Saturday's voting was marred by long ...

The elections are the biggest democratic exercise in Africa, with 87 million people eligible to vote.

He has been dogged by accusations of corruption and cronyism, which he denies. The wealthy businessman served as governor of the south-eastern Anambra State from 2006 to 2014. The new notes were introduced in order to tackle inflation, and also vote-buying. A candidate needs to have the most votes and 25% of ballots cast in two-thirds of Nigeria's 36 states to be declared the winner. "As a Nigerian you expect any eventuality, so I came out with my power bank and a bottle of water. He is known as a political godfather in the south-west region, where he wields huge influence, but like Mr Abubakar, has also been dogged by allegations of corruption over the years and poor health, both of which he denies. Most people consider the election a referendum on the APC, which has overseen a period of economic hardship and worsening insecurity. Most of his career has been spent in the corridors of power, having worked as a top civil servant, vice-president and a prominent businessman. On the eve of the election a member of the House of Representatives was arrested with almost $500,000 (£419,000) in cash, and a list of people he was supposed to give it to, police say. Although he was in the PDP before then, he is seen as a relatively fresh face and enjoys fervent support among some sections of Nigeria's youth, especially in the south. Tens of thousands of polling stations are counting the results, which will be collated and sent to the electoral headquarters in the capital Abuja. But voting was postponed to Sunday at 141 polling stations in the oil-rich southern state of Bayelsa because of disruptions.

Vote counting is under way in Nigeria's tightest presidential election since military rule ended in 1999.

He has been dogged by accusations of corruption and cronyism, which he denies. The wealthy businessman served as governor of the south-eastern Anambra State from 2006 to 2014. The new notes were introduced in order to tackle inflation, and also vote-buying. There have been reports from Lagos of violence and ballot boxes being snatched. "As a Nigerian you expect any eventuality, so I came out with my power bank and a bottle of water. A candidate needs to have the most votes and 25 percent of ballots cast in two-thirds of Nigeria's 36 states to be declared the winner.