The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory in the presidential election which took place on February 25 has been met with conflicting emotions.
The closely contested position was declared won by the former governor of Lagos State by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Mahmood Yakubu.
With 8,794,726, Tinubu defeated the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Atiku Abubakar by over two million votes.
Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) finished second to Tinubu in the presidential race, according to the results that State Collation Officers gave to INEC, and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) finished third.
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate for the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party (NNPP), finished considerably behind the top three competitors for the country’s top political position.
Reactions
APC members and supporters in particular were quick to celebrate Bola Tinubu on his triumph while many Nigerians took to social media to condemn the proclamation.
Nigerians who protested the results did so in response to INEC’s alleged corruption and irregularities.
The INEC Chairman was charged with purposefully influencing the election results in favor of the APC candidate.
During the collation of the results at the National Collation Centre, Abuja, these accusations became even more obvious.
Political party representatives expressed worries since INEC was unable to project data straight from BVAS.
See reactions below:
One Dr Sadiq wrote; “Power is going back to the North after Tinubu’s 8 years. Insha Allah. Congratulation BATKSM.”
Muhammad Tijani wrote; “Hard time, congratulation tinubu. This is a time to pray for BAT even if you like him or not. He will be the next President for 4 years. It is also a time to join hands and help him take this country to greatness.”
Media personality Osi_suave said; “Tinubu has been declared president-elect. And by extension is on course to become president come May 29. He has his work cut out for him, a country to unite, an ailing economy to revive and institutions to strengthen. I pray for his success If he succeeds, Nigeria succeeds.”
Former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode said; “Congrats to President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) for a resounding, historic & well-deserved victory after a hard-fought fight. We give the Lord praise and thanksgiving for what He has done. He is mighty in battle and faithful to His own. To Him alone be the glory.”
A Twitter user wrote; “If Bola Ahmed Tinubu finally rules Nigeria after imposing himself on over 200 Mill people @inecnigeria should note that anything that has to do with corruption and making sure I don’t do anything in accordance to the progress of Nigeria will contribute to this country forever.”
Another user wrote; “So after 8 years of long-suffering under APC and Muhammadu Buhari, someone in his right senses went to the polling unit to vote or rig the election in favour of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Every 4 years Nigeria will impose on Nigeria a candidate that Nigeria doesn’t want.”
Another user wrote; “Tinubu’s power hv been increased and u think ur vote will count in the governorship election in lagos?I don’t think so.becare out there plz.”
Collins wrote; “Let’s wait and see what Bola Ahmed Tinubu has to offer, For the first time in the history of Nigeria and whole world, the election has been won by the minority with the help of Inec”
