Who wins Nigeria presidential election in 2019?

Incumbent president Muhammadu Buhari won his reelection bid, defeating his closest rival Atiku Abubakar by over 3 million votes. He was issued a Certificate of Return, and was sworn in on May 29, 2019, the former date of Democracy Day (Nigeria).

Who won the election in 2019?

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA won the elections with the BJP itself winning a clear majority. The BJP became the single largest party in the House and surpassed expectations to win 303 seats, with its alliance partners bringing the NDA to a total of 353 seats.

When was Nigeria 2019 election?

February 23, 2019
2019 Nigerian general election/Date

How is President elected in Nigeria?

Electoral system The President of Nigeria is elected using a modified two-round system. To be elected in the first round, a candidate must receive a majority of the vote and over 25\% of the vote in at least 24 of the 36 states. If no candidate passes this threshold, a second round will be held.

What are some unique requirements to be elected president of Nigeria?

They are a citizen of Nigeria by birth; They have attained the age of 35 years; They are a member of a political party and is sponsored by that political party; They have been educated up to at least School Certificate level or its equivalent.

What happened in the 2015 presidential election in Nigeria?

Opposition candidate Muhammadu Buhari won the presidential election by more than 2.5 million votes. The President-elect was sworn-in on 29 May 2015, marking the first time since Nigeria gained independence in 1960 that a sitting government peacefully transferred power to an elected member of the opposition.

When was President of Nigeria elected?

On 29 May, 2015 Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the 15th head of state after winning the general election.