Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged as the new President-elect in Nigeria after winning the just concluded election by over one million votes....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated him on his victory and encouraged his opponents to accept the result and take any grievances to court.
Although there were technical problems with the electronic transmission of results by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), President Buhari maintained that these issues did not affect the credibility of the election.
He acknowledged that there are areas where transparency and credibility need to be improved in the voting process, but emphasized that the election was free and fair overall.
The President’s support for Tinubu’s victory is a significant endorsement, given his role as a prominent member of the ruling party. With Buhari’s backing, Tinubu is now expected to take office and begin his term as the next President of Nigeria.
The glitches in the election process highlight the need for ongoing efforts to improve the country’s democratic institutions and ensure that future elections are conducted with the highest levels of transparency and fairness.
