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Nigerian Ruling Party Set-Backs in Early Polls

Despite logistical confusion at some polling sites and bombings and violence in at least three states, Nigerians turned out in large numbers to vote for National Assembly representatives and senators, and there were reports of upsets in a number of areas.
Maggie Fick

Nigerians lined up for National Assembly elections in Jos.

  • Nigeria:   Ruling Party Loses in Early Polls

    Independent (Lagos), 10 April 2011

    Bloody violent attacks, tight security and average turn out were major characteristics of Saturday's parliamentary poll which took place in designated areas nationwide in a… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   PDP Wins Majority of Declared Seats

    Leadership, 11 April 2011

    The results of last Saturday's National Assembly polls released so far indicate several upsets. The total results have not been tabulated, but the ruling Peoples Democratic Party… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Bloody Election in Borno, Kebbi, Delta, Osun, Ogun

    Leadership, 10 April 2011

    Despite the heavy presence of security operatives in the major streets of Borno State, a bomb blast rocked a polling unit at Unguwar Doki of Maiduguri metropolis and injured more… Read more »

  • Nigeria:  Enthusiastic Voters Hope for Fair Outcome

    allAfrica, 10 April 2011

    In this central Nigerian city with a history of inter-communal strife, the delayed kick-off of Nigeria's three-week long elections process was greeted by long lines of… Read more »


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