Counting of votes begins in some polling units in Abuja
8 years agoPeople watch as an INEC polling officer educate voters on the voting process at a polling centre in Abuja on February 23, 2019, as they prepare to vote in the presidential election. - Nigerians began voting for a new president on February 23, after a week-long delay that has raised political tempers, sparked conspiracy claims and stoked fears of violence. Some 120,000 polling stations began opening from 0700 GMT, although there were indications of a delay in the delivery of some materials and deployment of staff, AFP reporters said. (Photo by Kola Sulaimon / AFP)
Counting of votes has began in some polling units in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after the completion of voting. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that voting ended…