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Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday 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 Tuesday, after rescheduled polling blamed on logistical difficulties.
The former vice-president broke his silence nearly 10 hours after results were announced to explain he would have congratulated Buhari, had the vote been “free and fair”. Thanking his opponents for a “hard-fought campaign”, he said: “From the comment of several observers, both local and foreign, it is obvious that the elections were both free and fair.”Buhari’s supporters began celebrating at his campaign headquarters in Abuja late on Tuesday, as he took an unassailable lead.
Later on Wednesday morning, APC supporters took to the streets, dancing to music played on loudspeakers and waving wicker brooms — the party symbol. In the commercial capital, Lagos, Ade Monday, 63, said Buhari was hailed as “the Messiah” four years ago and expected to tackle insecurity, corruption and boost the economy.The vote was marred by violence, including 53 deaths, according to election observers.
Abubakar’s promise of legal action now raises the prospect of a lengthy court battle, which will dominate the run-up to Buhari’s official inauguration on May 29.
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