The president announced his decision to the National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, April 9, 2018.

While there had been indications that the president would seek a second term in office, it has never been officially acknowledged until now.

After the president's announcement, Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the news and it's exactly as you would imagine.

While many can't wrap their heads around why the president wants to return for another four years in spite of his alleged failures, the other side of the aisle is standing behind the president.

From even-tempered to agitated, here is a round up of how Nigerians have reacted to President Buhari's re-election bid on Twitter:

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