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.
How many people voted in 2019 election in Nigeria?
2019 Nigerian general election
| Home state | Katsina | Adamawa |
| Running mate | Yemi Osinbajo | Peter Obi |
| States carried | 19 | 17 + FCT |
| Popular vote | 15,191,847 | 11,262,978 |
| Percentage | 55.6% | 41.2% |
Was 2015 an election year?
The 2015 United States elections were held (for the most part) on Tuesday, November 3. The off-year election included a special election for Speaker of the House.
Who was elected as the governor of Lagos State in 2015?
Elected governor An election for Governor of Lagos State took place on 11 April 2015. All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Akinwunmi Ambode, who is a former accountant general of Lagos State, defeated People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Jimi Agbaje and Alliance for Democracy (AD) candidate Bolaji Ogunseye.
Who was the INEC chairman in 2015 election?
Jega is the only INEC chairman to oversee two Nigerian General Elections (2011 and 2015)….Attahiru Jega.
| Attahiru Muhammadu Jega | |
|---|---|
| Succeeded by | Amina Zakari |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 January 1957 Jega, Kebbi State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
Who is the INEC chairman in 2015?
Mahmood Yakubu (born 1962) is a Nigerian academic and current chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Mahmood was appointed to office by President Muhammadu Buhari on 21 October 2015, succeeding Amina Zakari, who served as acting chairman.
How many political parties contested 2019 elections?
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) announced on 20 March 2019 that a record number of 48 parties had registered candidates for the national parliamentary election. This is 19 more parties that contested the 2014 national elections.
Who won the 2018 presidential election?
During the 116th Congress, the Republican-controlled Senate confirmed numerous Trump-appointed judges. After the election, despite the Democratic takeover of the House, President Trump claimed he had won a “big victory”.
Which state has election in 2021?
Legislative assembly general elections
| Date(s) of Elections | State/UT | Elected Chief Minister |
|---|---|---|
| 6 April 2021 | Kerala | Pinarayi Vijayan |
| 6 April 2021 | Puducherry | N. Rangaswamy |
| 6 April 2021 | Tamil Nadu | M. K. Stalin |
| 27 March; 1, 6, 10, 17, 22, 26 & 29 April 2021 | West Bengal | Mamata Banerjee |
Who is the youngest governor in Nigeria?
On 16 November 2019, Bello was elected to a second term after he defeated PDP nominee Musa Wada by over 200,000 votes. Bello is the youngest governor in Nigeria and the only governor to be born after the Nigerian Civil War.