The national elections held on the 23rd of February nationwide, and while the elections were marred with violence in some parts of the country – and as we eagerly await the results of possibly the most contentious elections in Nigeria’s history – here are 10 iconic pictures from the elections:
A corper carries a fellow wounded corper, as police officers stand by. Location: Unknown Source: TwitterWomen staying back to count their votes at Ako Ward, Benue State Source: Twitter A woman brought her mat and pillows, prepared for the long wait at Abakpa 1 polling unit in Enugu State Source: TwitterOverturned table at a polling unit. Location: Unknown Source: Olisa TVProducer and actress, Omoni Oboli, organizing voters at her polling unit, as they awaited the arrival of INEC officers. Source: TwitterLagos State governorship aspirant, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, getting accredited to vote Source: This DayBurnt ballot sheets. Location: Unknown Source: TwitterVice President Osinbajo casting his vote. Location: Lagos State Source: Daily TrustVoters at a VGC polling unit, Lagos, waiting for INEC officers to arive Source: NairalandPresident Buhari steals a peek at Aisha Buhari’s ballot sheet. Location: Katsina State Source: Daily Post
