When was Nigeria 2015 election held?
March 28, 20152015 Nigerian general election / Start date
Who ruled Nigeria in 2015?
Muhammadu Buhari
| His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari GCFR | |
|---|---|
| Assumed office 29 May 2015 | |
| Vice President | Yemi Osinbajo |
| Preceded by | Goodluck Jonathan |
| In office 31 December 1983 – 27 August 1985 as Military Head of State of Nigeria |
Was 2015 an election year?
The 2015 United States elections were held (for the most part) on Tuesday, November 3. The off-year election included a special election for Speaker of the House.
Who was the INEC chairman in 2015?
Mahmood Yakubu (born 1962) is a Nigerian academic and current chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Mahmood was appointed to office by President Muhammadu Buhari on 21 October 2015, succeeding Amina Zakari, who served as acting chairman.
Who was the president elect in 2016?
2016 United States presidential election
| Nominee | Donald Trump | Hillary Clinton |
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Home state | New York | New York |
| Running mate | Mike Pence | Tim Kaine |
| Electoral vote | 304 | 227 |
Who is the current INEC boss?
Mahmood Yakubu (born 1962) is a Nigerian academic and current chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
How successful were Nigeria’s 2015 general elections?
The high level of success of Nigeria’s 2015 general elections was unexpected, considering the difficult political and security environment in which the elections were conducted.
How peaceful were the elections in Nigeria?
Although there were some incidences of violence, the elections were remarkably peaceful, and Nigerians are to be congratulated for advancing democracy.
How many votes did Buhari get in Nigeria in 2015?
Buhari from 31.3 per cent of their votes in 2011 to 55.7 per cent in 2015. date changed significantly. Support for Buhari in the two regions in- creased from 0.6 per cent of the votes in 2011 to 7.9 per cent in 2015.
When did Nigeria have elections for the first time?
In 1979 Nigeria’s military government held the first general elections for fifteen years. The politicians then resumed power under a republican constitution. The National Party of Nigeria, a conservative coalition, narrowly won the elections from four other parties and virtually controlled the next elections in 1983.