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An All Progressives Congress Party supporter waves a party flag while celebrating initial results released by the Nigerian Independent National Electoral Commission in Kano, on February 25, 2019, two days after general elections. – Nigeria’s main opposition on February 25 accused the ruling party of trying to rig presidential elections, as the incumbent made early gains but monitors voiced concern about polling day problems, including dozens of deaths.
The Independent National Electoral Commission had declared elections of Saturday 9th March in the five units of the constituency as inconclusive, having been allegedly characterized by violence. The supplementary election was majorly between MrJuwa Adegbuyi of the ruling APC, and the current occupier of the seat and candidate of the opposition PDP, Mr Ojo-Ade Fajana.
Heavy security mounted by combined team of Police and Civil Defence prevented breakdown of law and order.
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