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Nigeria Supreme Court Dismisses Election Challenges, Upholds President Tinubu's Win

Final Supreme Court judgment dispels opposition's claims of electoral fraud, affirming President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's mandate despite the closest race in Nigeria's history.

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Overview

  • The Nigerian Supreme Court has dismissed opposition claims of irregularities, upholding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's election victory.
  • The election was the most contested in Nigeria's history, with Tinubu winning 37% of votes – a relatively narrow win over Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, who received 29% and 25% of votes respectively.
  • The opposition candidates, Abubakar and Obi, challenged the election result based on alleged breaches in election law and non-digital transmission of results from polling stations.
  • Despite acknowledging 'glitches' in the voting system, the election commission attested to the integrity of the election, which was supported by the final judgment of the Supreme Court.
  • In addition to the legal victory, Tinubu is facing several challenges including high inflation, security threats, and managing Nigeria's oil wealth.