Bola Tinubu takes the lead in Nigeria’s presidential election, rivals declare fraud

Counting was nevertheless ongoing late on Monday, with 14 out of 36 states counted, however the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) pronounced Tinubu had gained six states, Abubakar 5 states and Obi three states. Tinubu, of the APC occasion, was forward with greater than 3.8 million votes, even as Abubakar had 3 million and Obi 1.6 million, in line with INEC figures.INEC is anticipated to renew asserting effects on Tuesday at 1000 GMT.