By re-electing 76-year-old Muhammadu Buhari, a former general who first tasted power as a dictator in the 1980s, Africa’s most important country has missed the chance for a much-needed shake-up. edwardcropley
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari won a second term at the helm of Africa’s biggest economy and oil producer on Feb. 26, following an election marred by voting delays, logistical glitches and violence.
Buhari, leader of the All Progressives Congress secured 56 percent of votes cast against 41 percent for the main opposition challenger, Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party . After his victory, the 76-year-old Buhari pledged to redouble his efforts to fight corruption, revive a flagging economy and tackle security problems including the 10-year Boko Haram insurgency.
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