Title: Historical Rivals Clash in a Recurring Nigerian Electoral Scenario

On Monday, Nigeria began the slow tallying of votes following a fiercely contested presidential race in the continent’s most populous nation. The process has been marred by significant delays and allegations of electoral manipulation, exacerbating existing social tensions.

The election, held on Saturday, saw nearly 90 million registered citizens casting their ballots to determine the successor to President Muhammadu Buhari. Many voters expressed hope that the incoming administration would effectively address pressing national challenges, including rising insecurity, economic stagnation, and deepening poverty.

The image captures the atmosphere in Ikeja, Lagos, on February 27, 2023, where residents gathered around a newsstand to read the day’s newspapers while anxiously awaiting the official presidential results. (Photo by PIUS UTOMI EKPEI / AFP) (Photo by PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP via Getty Images) Photographer: PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP

Source: Bloomberg Generated at: 2026-06-03 13:00:03 UTC