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Prof. Abdullahi Zuru, Vice Chancellor of Usman Danfodio University Sokoto, who is the State Collation Officer for the election, announced the result in Dutse on Monday.

He said that Buhari, who sought for re-election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) scored 794,738 to defeat his closest rival, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar who got 289,895 votes.

Zuru explained that a total of 1106244 votes were valid, 43678 rejected and 1149922, the total number of votes cast during the exercise.

He thanked INEC ad hoc staff that were recruited for ensuring the successful conduct of the election.

The Collation Officer also commended security operatives for their support and cooperation in ensuring a free, fair and credible election.

Meanwhile the APC returning officer, Alhaji Faruk Adamu lauded INEC for organising a free and transparent election not only in Jigawa but the country in general.

Adamu said that he enjoyed tremendous support and cooperation from relevant stakeholders throughout the period of the election without acrimony.

President Muhammadu Buhari won the election in 2015

President Muhammadu Buhari has been declared winner in Jigawa in last Saturday’s presidential election.

INEC declares Buhari winner in Jigawa

<h1>Ishaq Hadejia, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Jigawa has advised media organisations to be fair in their reportage during the 2019 general elections.</h1>

Hadejia gave the advice this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Dutse on Wednesday.

He said said that the media as the fourth estate of the realm was expected not to be bias.

The chieftain said that because the public relied wholly on the media organisations for happenings, especially during elections, they were expected to report issues exactly as they occurred.

"Media practitioners are expected to remain neutral at all times because they are the mirrors of the society.

"The stories they are going to send to the public must be seen to be factual, concise and accurate.

"As the general elections are by the corner, the public will rely on the media to get the correct information," Hadejia said.

He also cautioned journalists not to engage in any act that could jeopardise peace and unity in the country.

22, 643 candidates to contest 1, 504 posts in 2019 general elections

Hadejia gave the advice this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Dutse on Wednesday.

APC Chieftain urges media to be fair in reporting elections

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INEC declares Buhari winner in Jigawa

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