All Progressives Congress (APC) party supporters rally as they celebrate the re-election of the incumbent president and the leader of APC, in Kano on February 27, 2019. – Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari said his re-election was “free and fair”, after his beaten rival denounced the results as a “sham” and promised a legal challenge that could dominate politics for weeks. The 76-year-old one-time military ruler’s victory was confirmed late on February 26, 2019, after rescheduled polling blamed on logistical difficulties. (Photo AFP)
A local election observer was killed by stray bullet on Saturday in southeast Nigeria’s Enugu state, police said.
“The man was a local observer monitoring the gubernatorial and house of assembly election,” a police officer who did not want to be named, told AFP.
Residents check their names on the electoral roll ahead of casting their votes at a polling station in Kaduna on March 9, 2019, as they prepare to vote in governorship elections. – Nigerians are voting for a second time in a fortnight in governorship and state assembly elections, with heightened concerns from observers of violence and an increased military presence. Elections for governors are being held in 29 of Nigeria’s 36 states, for all state assemblies, plus the administrative councils in the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja (Photo AFP)
“He was hit by stray bullet fired by a policeman to disperse a group of protesters,” he said.
The police officer said the protesters were pushing for the postponement of Saturday’s gubernatorial poll to give more time for Ayogu Eze, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to campaign.
Eze who has been facing a legal challenge to his nomination, was only cleared to run by the court on Thursday.
Eze’s supporters insisted the election should be delayed so that he would have enough time to canvass for votes.
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Local media also confirmed the killing.
At least 10 people were reportedly killed in election-related violence across Nigeria during Saturday’s polls.
Two weeks ago, 53 people were killed during the presidential and national assembly vote.
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Incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari won a second term after defeating his main challenger Atiku Abubakar, of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party with almost four million votes.
Abubakar has rejected the results, alleging rigging.
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