Another one to watch
Nigerian Judge Reverses Election"A judge in the northern state of Kogi has ordered a rerun of the election for governor that took place in April, ruling in favor of an opposition candidate who argued that the polls were so marred by fraud and violence that the results lacked legitimacy.
"It is the first in what could be many reversals for the ruling People’s Democratic Party, which virtually swept the state and federal elections amid rigging, intimidation and incompetence so serious international observers said the results were not credible. Hundreds of races are being challenged across the country, and a number of the 36 governorships could change hands.
"Nigeria’s new president, Umaru Yar’Adua, also faces challenges to his landslide victory. He has pledged to reform the country’s electoral system."
Labels: elections, Nigeria, rule-of-law
posted by Ken Wedding @ 8:16 AM
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