19/05/2019
Muhammadu Buhari promises to take Nigeria to the 'next level' after winning second term
It was billed as a close contest between two septuagenarian heavyweights vying to lead Africa?s largest democracy. But after a one-week delay, accusations of political chicanery from both sides, and election-related violence that led to at least 39 deaths, incumbent Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari secured a second term in office over major opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar. For Mr Abubakar, an against-the-odds legal challenge to Mr Buhari?s mandate is underway. Mr Buhari?s All Progressives Congress (APC) face the more straightforward task of governance after retaining the presidency and securing a majority in both houses of parliament. Appointing a cabinet, which took more than six...
