Lagos, Nigeria - The long-awaited Nigeria 2023 electionhas finally come to a close, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started releasing early results from various polling units across the country.
According to the INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the election was conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner despite some isolated cases of violence and voter intimidation reported in some parts of the country.
The early results show a tight race between the two major political parties, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP). In some states, the margin between the two parties is very close, indicating that the final result may be a close call.
In Lagos State, Nigeria's economic hub, the APC is currently leading with a slim margin. According to the INEC returning officer for Lagos State, Professor Olusola Oyewole, the APC has won in most of the polling units that have been counted so far.
In the northern state of Kano, which has the highest number of registered voters in the country, the APC is also leading with a significant margin. The state's returning officer, Professor Shehu Adamu, announced that the APC has won in over 70% of the polling units that have been counted.
However, in some states, the PDP is showing strong performance. In Rivers State, in the oil-rich Niger Delta region, the PDP is leading with a significant margin. The INEC returning officer for the state, Professor Okey Onyejekwe, announced that the PDP has won in most of the polling units that have been counted.
The early results indicate that the voter turnout was impressive in most parts of the country, and the electorate was determined to exercise their right to vote despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The final result of the election is yet to be announced, and the INEC has assured the public that it will ensure a transparent and credible process. The commission has also called on the political parties and their supporters to remain peaceful and avoid any act that could threaten the peace and stability of the country.
As Nigerians wait anxiously for the final result, the international community has also been monitoring the election closely, with many hoping for a peaceful and transparent process that will strengthen Nigeria's democracy.
Nigeria, one of the largest countries in Africa, has had several presidents in its history since gaining independence from Britain in 1960. Some of the administrations were marked by several challenges, including a terrorist insurgency in the northeast, ethnic and religious tensions, and widespread corruption.
Nigeria's previous presidents also faced various challenges during their tenure, including corruption, economic mismanagement, human rights abuses, and ethnic and religious tensions. However, each administration also made efforts to address these issues and move the country forward.
Final Words
The election in Nigeria in 2023 is very important for the future of the country, and it is anticipated that the victor will have a monumental task ahead of them in resolving the numerous problems that are currently being experienced by the nation, such as widespread insecurity, difficult economic conditions, and heightened ethnic tensions.