Results from Saturday's vote were expected to trickle in to Abuja after being collated at the state and local levels. Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the INEC election commission, will officially declare the outcome in the coming days. Mr Yakubu, however, told reporters: "Only the Independent National Electoral Commission can tally figures, announce results and declare winners." Abiodun Baiyewu, director of Global Rights Nigeria, a civil society group monitoring the vote, said INEC and the security forces could have done more to ensure voters' safety. Mr Buhari has again vowed to be tough on insecurity and corruption, and wants to complete much-needed infrastructure projects.

Source: Daily Nation February 24, 2019 16:41 UTC