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Voting for Presidential poll begins in Nigeria

Voting for Presidential elections began today in Nigeria. The polling was postponed for a week citing logistical challenges.

Voting for Presidential poll begins
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Published : Feb 23, 2019, 3:41 PM IST

Yola (Nigeria): Nigerians have begun voting on Saturday in a presidential election one week after a surprise last-minute delay blamed on logistical challenges.

Voting for Presidential poll begins

President Muhammadu Buhari has cast his ballot as he seeks a second term in a race that observers now say is too close to call with top challenger and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

The ailing Buhari has been criticised for not delivering enough on his promises to tackle insecurity, the economy and corruption.

Abubakar points to his business success in making sweeping pledges to turn the economy around but is dogged by corruption allegations.

Yola (Nigeria): Nigerians have begun voting on Saturday in a presidential election one week after a surprise last-minute delay blamed on logistical challenges.

Voting for Presidential poll begins

President Muhammadu Buhari has cast his ballot as he seeks a second term in a race that observers now say is too close to call with top challenger and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

The ailing Buhari has been criticised for not delivering enough on his promises to tackle insecurity, the economy and corruption.

Abubakar points to his business success in making sweeping pledges to turn the economy around but is dogged by corruption allegations.

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Yola, Nigeria - 23 February 2019
1. Various of men and women voting where the main opposition leader, Atiku Abubakar is expected to cast his vote
STORYLINE:
Nigerians voted in the town of Yola on Saturday, where opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar is expected to cast his ballot.
The presidential election is taking place one week after a surprise last-minute delay which was blamed on logistical challenges.
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