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Incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari votes in Daura in the Nigerian general elections. Running for a second term, he will be neck and neck with Atiku Abubakar, a former vice-president and candidate of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and former vice-president votes in Yola, Nigeria IMAGES
Former Nigerian vice president Atiku Abubakar wins the opposition party PDP's primary race to run in the 2023 presidential election. Abubakar, 75, a northern Muslim and stalwart of the People's Democratic Party or PDP, has made numerous bids to capture the presidency of Africa's most populous country. IMAGES
Thousands rally in Kano, Nigeria's second-largest city, to support opposition presidential candidate Abubabakar Atiku two weeks before the election. IMAGES
Atiku Abubakar, the leader of the People's Democratic Party and Nigerian presidential candidate speaks to the press following the announcement by INEC (Independent Nigerian Electoral Commission) confirming his rival Bola Tinubu as the winner of the elections. "I have come to the conclusion that the processes and outcome of the presidential and national assembly elections of last Saturday was grossly flawed" he says to applause amongst those gathered. SOUNDBITE
Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi casts his vote in Agulu, Anambra State. At 61, the former governor is the youngest of the three frontrunners for Nigeria's top job. With a message that he is the only candidate offering real change, Obi, a wealthy businessman has emerged as an unexpectedly powerful force in the race. IMAGES