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It is believed that the presidential race would pit President Muhammadu Buhari against the main leader of the Popular Democratic Party (PDP), the main opposition party, Atiku Abubakar.
Nigeria on Friday closed all its land borders to limit movement as the country prepares for the presidential and national elections on Saturday (February 23rd).
The closure, ordered by the federal government to take effect from noon, was announced by the country's chief of immigration, Muhammad Babandede, and will remain in effect until the closing of the polls.
The delayed election was originally scheduled to be held last week, Feb. 16, but was postponed for a few hours to vote due to logistical issues.
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Holds the declaration announcing the closures of the border; "Following the presidential election scheduled for February 23, 2019 (tomorrow), the Minister of Interior ordered the closure of all Nigeria's land borders as of Friday, February 22, 2019, at noon. This is to limit cross-border movements during elections. "
About 84 million registered voters are expected to vote for the election of a president and members of the National Assembly.
It is believed that the presidential race would pit President Muhammadu Buhari against the main leader of the Popular Democratic Party (PDP), the main opposition party, Atiku Abubakar.
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