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Added on the 02/03/2023 14:21:03 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
The leader of the Nigeria's Labour Party, and presidential candidate in the February 2023 elections, Peter Obi, speaks to the press for the first time since the announcement by INEC (Independent Nigerian Electoral Commission) confirming his rival Bola Tinubu as the winner of the elections. He says he "will explore all legal and peaceful option to reclaim our mandates" adding that he believes the Labour Party "won the election". 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
Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi arrives on stage at a rally in Lagos as Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said that elections would go ahead as scheduled this month despite growing tensions around currency and fuel shortages. IMAGES
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