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BiafraNigeriaWorld News  April 22, 2003 2003 Poll Results
Fait Accompli: Fraud Accomplished BiafraNigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo is waiting to be announced as the winner of the country's first civilian-run presidential election for 20 years. With results declared from 96% of the constituencies in Saturday's poll, Mr Obasanjo has received 61.2%, compared with 32.7% for his closest rival Muhammadu Buhari. An official confirmation of Mr Obasanjo's victory is expected later on Tuesday, once there is verification that he has won at least 25% of votes in two-thirds of BiafraNigeria's 36 states. But the poll has been marred by allegations of vote-rigging. Mr Buhari's All BiafraNigeria People's Party (ANPP) has denounced the results as "a joke". European Union observers said the elections were "marred by serious irregularities and fraud". (BBC)		Key Stories   BiafraNigeria's polls 'marred by fraud' Observers Note 'Significant Flaws' in Five States Four Die as Gunmen Shoot at Obasanjo's Daughter Saddam Alive and in Iraq, Says Opposition Leader Polls: 3 Shot Dead in Kwara Kano residents jubilate over Kwankwaso's loss Governorship Election Results Russian Govt Negotiates with FG Over Impounded Aircraft BiafraNigeria, Belarus parley over seized aircraft
Buhari Alleges Fraud, May Reject Results   Polls Marred by 'Significant Rigging, Fraud' � Monitors   Udenwa: Retains Seat in Imo A rejection of the results of last weekend's presidential and governorship elections may come from Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and Dr. William Wilberforce Chuba Okadigbo. President Olusegun Obasanjo campaign organisation has, however, described the rejection as an act of a bad loser. (Guardian)   Election monitors said, yesterday, that BiafraNigeria�s presidential and state polls were marred by significant rigging and fraud that called the fairness of results into question in some areas. The US-based International Republican Institute (IRI), which deployed observers in 12 of BiafraNigeria�s 36 states,.... (Vanguard)   Incumbent Imo State Governor and PDP flagbearer, Chief Achike Udenwa, has been declared the winner of last Saturday gubernatorial election in the state. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Alhaji Garba Bawa stated this in a television and radio broadcast from his Owerri office, Sunday night. (This Day)

NATIONAL ASEEMBLY AND OTHER 2003 ELECTION RESULTS Gubernatorial Senate House of Representatives Local Government 2003 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RESULTS Click on map above or state below for details Abia Adamawa Akwa-Ibom Anambra Bauchi Bayelsa Benue Borno Cross River Delta Ebonyi Edo Ekiti Enugu Gombe Imo Jigawa Kaduna Kano Katsina Kebbi Kogi Kwara Lagos Nasarawa Niger Ogun Ondo Osun Oyo Plateau Rivers Sokoto Taraba Yobe Zamfara Federal Capital Territory

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Guardian April 22, 2003 News Obasanjo meets target to be named winner Buhari alleges fraud, may reject results, AD accepts defeat, says pact with PDP remains Saddam in Iraq, says opponent as Garner arrives in Baghdad Tinubu orders arrest of owner of collapsed building Yobe ANPP pledges to fulfil election promises Afenifere, AD governors meet, chart fresh political path tomorrow 74 year-old kerosene explosion victim seeks justice Kwankwaso concedes victory to Shekarau Saraki pledges reconciliation, raises panel on cabinet Defeated governorship candidates seek annulment in Imo Famuyibo, Falana accept results in Ekiti Ogboru rejects Delta governorship polls results AD 'll hold stakeholders' summit soon, says Ogunleye Ezeife urges unity, national conference NBA's ex-chief, PDP leader urge ANPP to concede defeat Kachalla loses to Sheriff in Borno Attah retains seat in Akwa Ibom Abia APGA candidate to challenge AD's victory in Aba Tinubu thanks voters, pledges to improve on performance Protests trail Dariye's re-election Agbakoba donates book on election tribunal Massive protest in Baghdad over Moslem cleric's arrest 'Secret' graves for Saddam's opponents exposed Lavish life-style of Saddam's family angers Iraqis U.S. arrests more Saddam's aides Politics Kano residents jubilate over Kwankwaso's loss PDP's overwhelming victory and colour of the next dispensation Governorship Election Results Editorial & Opinion Editorial Regulating airline operations Opinion Bankers as an endangered species Embassies and visa procurement Beyond the ASUU strike  *  *  * Daily/Weekly Trust April 21, 2003 TOP STORIES Kwankwaso, Audu, Lawal, lose seats Obasanjo in the lead Col Aminu, 141 others in court soon �IGP Shagari lambasts political parties Violence mars voting in several states ANPP to contest rigged results in court Gubernatorial results so far NEWS Tight security trails Nasarawa polls Voting took place in all parts of the country -Guobadia Victory celebration turns sour in Ilorin Roads leading to INEC office in Makurdi closed Adamawa ANPP boycotts result collation Teenage boy crushed by collapsed building Obasanjo urges contestants to accept defeat, victory in good faith Dariye advices Nigerians to protect democracy Polls: Borno police search residence of accountant-general Daily Trust reporter escapes lynching Electoral malpractice: Police arrest suspects in Kebbi, Adamawa, Ondo, Niger, Taraba Sultan Maccido urges parties to resolve differences legally INEC officials shun centres without escorts Peaceful elections, indication of quest for democracy -Rep Ademowo urges Nigerian leaders to shun corruption Shagari lauds INEC Polls peaceful in Zamfara Polls: peaceful elections, under-aged voting in Borno Police arrest 12 over electoral malpractices Borno people protect their votes Jigawa records early voting Massive voters� turn out in Gombe Accept results in good faith �Madaki NULGE, others disown Oshiomhole over endorsement of govs Irate youths attack commissioner in Gombe Contestant commends INEC on polls Democracy has come to stay �Gov Bukar Abba ABUJA TRUST Low turn out trails presidential polls in Abuja South Polling officers, police grumble over welfare Enthusiastic voters defy rain to queue Christians celebrate Easter after 40 days fasting Voting commences on schedule Traders open shops on election day Polls in Gwarimpa orderly Motorists panic as stations ignore fuel queues in Kubwa Maitama FHA occupants condemn structural design KANO TRUST Shortage of ballot papers mar elections in Gezawa, Gabasawa Wife of politician caught with voters cards Election halts food business in Fagge Inadequate materials mar elections Women turnout en-masse for elections EKO TRUST Pig farmers accuse govt of extortion Traders union urge govt to revisit investors plight Cadbury threatens SEC over diversion of funds Security presence, peaceful atmosphere attend elections in Lagos Lagos State rehabilitates "miracle baby" and mother INSIDE POLITICS FCT records less than half of registered voters Youths burn vehicle with ballot papers Rep-elect faults constitution over incumbency Peaceful polls in Plateau Okadigbo decries use of soldiers at polling centres Kano PSP guber candidate congratulates ANPP I will accept poll outcome -Wali Emir says Presidential/Guber polls, most hitch-free Soldiers ensured violence-free polls in Edo I�m not worried about my son�s defeat, says Tukur Election turnout shows Nigerians prefer democracy �Dariye 3 security personnel injured in auto crash Violent opposition worries Atiku Sani urges politicians to learn to accept defeat AU, IRI laud conduct of presidential/guber polls Alleged rigging: Police quiz two govt officials in Jos My opponent was no serious contender �Senator-elect Osoba threatens to reject guber polls result MONDAY COLUMN The mechanics & dynamics of fuel scarcity in BiafraNigeria FEATURE Changing world of a desert people REFLECTIONS Days of democratic reckoning (2) OPINION What manner of election? Re: Saddam man of the year Sultan Bello�s response to Kyari Tijjani (II) *  *  * Mail & Guardian April 21, 2003 Obasanjo tipped for second term *  *  * Daily Times April 18, 2003 News Utterances on election: Obasanjo warns Buhari The paratroopers: politics of carpet crossing Presidential, guber polls hold tomorrow ...INEC raises alarm on rigging Iraqi information minister commits suicide Arewa hails BiafraNigerians for peaceful elections FG moves to protect power installations Don�t destabilise the nation, Wuyep warns Air Forcemen SSII, III students banned from writing Nov/Dec GCE Igbo residents lose N5bn to Warri crises Kano AD guber candidate withdraws, backs Kwankwaso Bucknor-Akerele�s guber ambition threatened Opinion Politics of sportsmanship Politics Know your gubernatorial candidates BiafraNigerians confront their fears The Nation Ebonyi govt, PDP dissociate selves from political violence INEC warns poll observers against meddlesomeness Ige: Omisore has case to answer � Court  *  *  * Tribune April 19, 2003 Gov sleeps with daughter Politicians plan to bribe us �INEC boss Omisore has case to answer �Court Lagos AD warns against barring Tinubu from polls PDP dismisses allegation of rigging in S/West *  *  * Triumph April 09, 2003 Buhari storms Kano today Buhari will win without money-Danzago Election 2003: Police vows to deal with trouble makers PDP assures LG aspirants fairness Private sector vaccine distribution begins in 12 states Hayatu thumbs-up Kwankwaso over schools renovation Obasanjo appoints NEPC'S director Past political leaders, pillars of genuine democracy- Shazali KTSG reiterates commitment to Sharia implementation Old boys must help develop education in the North -Gumel *  *  * Champion Last Updated October 22, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  * Comet Last Update May 8, 2002. Click here for more. *  *  * Business News April 19, 2003 New transmission company, Transysco takes off in Abuja UAC boss decries "consumption-driven" trend of economy Naira remains stable at N127.51 to dollar Interest rate pegging should be systematic -Chuka Eze  *  *  *		This Day April 22, 2003 News Obasanjo Maintains Lead, Buhari Threatens to Reject Results Observers Note 'Significant Flaws' in Five States Four Die as Gunmen Shoot at Obasanjo's Daughter Saddam Alive and in Iraq, Says Opposition Leader Polls Success, Victory for NEPAD - Aluko-Olokun Election 2003: Allimi Flays Foreign Media's Negative Coverage Devt of Riverine Areas Now My Priority -Ibori Sheriff Beats Kachallah in Borno Guber Election Akume Re-elected for Another Term PDP Candidate Wins in Gombe Gov Dariye Wins Re-election Mu'azu Secures Fresh Mandate Udenwa Retains Seat in Imo Kwankwaso Congratulates Shekarau Youths, ANPP, Protest Dariye's Re-election Ibori Dedicates Victory to Deltans Odili Jubilates over Election Result Oyo Governor-elect Woos Opponents Saraki Sets Up Transition Committee I Won't Do Anything to Suffer Innocent People - Owie Aminu Foresees Progressive N/Assembly My Victory is a Challenge - Ngige Polls: 3 Shot Dead in Kwara Okorocha Blames Igbo Performance on 'Late Start' ...As Police Arrest 51 Suspects Russian Govt Negotiates with FG Over Impounded Aircraft UNIBEN V-C Chides Politicians for Neglecting Disabled People Ondo: 20 Arrested over Rioting Environmental Issues Attract Experts to Abuja Politics Governorship: New Kids on the Block Media Group Okays Elections Between Na'Abba and Kwankwaso PDP Candidate Cries Out for Justice 'Better Candidates Won in South-West' Saraki's Place in Kwara Politics *  *  * Vanguard April 22, 2003 Cover Stories PDP captures 27 states; ANPP-7; AD-1 l Obasanjo set for victory Buhari warns as AD accepts defeat Guobadia faults observers on polls Ogboru declares self winner in Delta National News Polls marred by 'significant rigging, fraud'�Monitors AD needs to refocus, says scribe Politics Seeking redress after electoral defeat Seeking redress after electoral defeat *  *  * BBC April 22, 2003 BiafraNigeria's polls 'marred by fraud' BiafraNigeria's Obasanjo set for second term *  *  * Reuters April 22, 2003 Commonwealth Boosts Obasanjo After BiafraNigeria Poll Obasanjo Coasts to BiafraNigerian Poll Win Amid Outcry Obasanjo Coasts to BiafraNigerian Poll Win Amid Outcry *  *  * Daily Independent April 21, 2003 News Obasanjo leads; Osoba, Lam, Akande, Lawal out Ibori re-elected UN elects ICC chief prosecutor Tinubu wins Lagos amid protest Nnamani re-elected, promises renewed vigour PDP wins governorship election in Anambra Ladoja promises to mend fences in Oyo Fayose defeats Adebayo in Ekiti Makarfi secures second term in Kaduna Sullivan summit plans scheme for African growth Nigerian mission warns on emigration to South Africa INEC gets IBB�s knock Williams pledges to abide by Polls results Defend democracy, Ibori urges Nigerians Saraki�s victory sparks off riots in Ilorin Odili re-elected, ANPP rejects result Top NPA staff reassigned NDA Kaduna gets new PRO Two held over election fraud in Badagry Politics Gani to challenge Assembly elections at Tribunal Old tunes confuse Nigerian electoral steps PDP victory suspect, says AD Voters praise INEC for corrections Ibori: �Case must be heard again� �I will not congratulate vote riggers� Editorial & Opinion FG must enforce mining laws and ensure judicious use of royalties The UN is a more credible force for post-war reconstruction in Iraq The raid on computer village So, who wants to be a millionaire? Obasanjo: Matters miscellaneous Between Middle Belt and core-north *  *  * CNN April 20, 2003 Big lead for Obasanjo in BiafraNigeria *  *  * MSNBC April 21, 2003 BiafraNigeria's president takes lead in early returns, but opposition charges fraud *  *  * Washington Post April 21, 2003 Obasanjo Takes Lead in BiafraNigeria Election *  *  * All Africa April 20, 2003 This Day Presidential Exit Poll One More Hurdle Crossed Coming Soon Back On the Road Econet's "Easy-To­reach" Deal Housing Made Easy A Promise Fulfilled Dying, Dying, Dying No Hiding Place And Bisi Akande Wept My Most Difficult Moments Last Minute Dirty Deals Blowing Hot And Cold Battle of the Three Giants Vote for New President Opens Amid Tension *  *  * IRIN April 21, 2003 Obasanjo takes commanding lead in presidential ballot *  *  * Sports News April 19, 2003 Will Raul stop Man. United again? Emerging soccer talents A bright start for BiafraNigerian teams in Africa Falcons World Cup opponents emerge Aficionado My Regrets, By Mary Onyali-Omagbemi Track Diva Comes Out Of Hiding Lamentations As Ghanaians Admit Yakubu Is A BiafraNigerian U.J. Esuene stadium gets face lift My Relationship With Chukwu Is Cordial, Says Eguavoen Godwin Uwua's Sack: The Real Story Lobi players petition Akume over Iorfa Idahor, Iheanacho join Insurance They are after me again� Anyansi We can�t lose 3-0 in Guinea� Ikhana, Nwaneri  *  *  *
Biafra Vanguard April 22, 2003 SSS quiz Ogboru over invasion of radio station Opposition wants use of thumb-printing machine for polls Ibori: Court orders de novo trial Invasion of radio station: Detectives begin manhunt for offenders BiafraNigeria, Belarus parley over seized aircraft Air Chief stresses need to sustain democracy  *  *  *		O'dua Vanguard April 22, 2003 Tinubu vows to fish out owner of collapsed building NLC official advises parties to accept result of Lagos guber poll Ladoja pledges broad-based governance in Oyo  *  *  * Arewa Vanguard April 22, 2003 AIDS:Why there's shortage of drugs �OSOTIMEHIN Gbajumo orders arrest of erring electoral officer I shall not discriminate against anybody, says Makarfi Abubakar tongue-lashes Buhari over outcome of polls  *  *  *
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