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Tinubu, Trump's Victories: Fresh Twist as Akeredolu's Wife Compares Nigeria, US Elections Results
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Tinubu, Trump's Victories: Fresh Twist as Akeredolu's Wife Compares Nigeria, US Elections Results

by  Ridwan Adeola 2 min read
  • Former first lady of Ondo state, Betty Akeredolu, compared the 2023 Nigerian presidential election to the US' 2024 edition
  • Betty quipped that the total votes cast in the US earlier in November were six times more than Nigeria's
  • Despite the huge difference in cast ballot, Betty pointed out that a winner emerged faster in America than in Nigeria

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Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering politics and elections in Africa.

Akure, Ondo state - Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, widow of the late Rotimi Akeredolu, former governor of Ondo, has taken a dig at the conduct of the 2023 Nigerian presidential election.

Legit.ng recalls that the 2023 election produced Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the incumbent leader, as president. Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos state, defeated the likes of Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso to clinch the coveted Aso Villa seat.

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Betty Akeredolu compares the results of the US and Nigerian elections
Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu was impressed with the US 2024 election which Donald Trump, but was not pleased with Nigeria's 2023 exercise. Photo credits: Chip Somodevilla, picture alliance
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Although Messrs Atiku and Obi contested the outcome of the 2023 Nigerian presidential election and challenged it in courts, Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was confirmed as the poll winner.

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Tinubu, 72, is an influential politician in the country and is widely considered the country’s political kingmaker.

In the United States (US), Donald Trump was reelected as the president, defeating Kamala Harris.

In a post on her known X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, November 13, Betty compared the just-concluded US presidential election to Nigeria’s, considering the voting period and release of election results.

She wrote:

“Just thinking.
“2023 Nigerian presidential election.
"Total cotes cast: 25 million.
"Counting duration: 5 days.
“2024 U.S presidential election.
"Total votes cast: 155 million.
"Counting duration: Approx. 10 hours.
"Moral: When dishonesty is prioritised, simple things become difficult.”

Late Akeredolu’s wife under fire

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu came under intense criticism for describing Nigeria as “a zoo country”.

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Betty's disparaging comment about Nigeria triggered strong reactions on X, with several users condemning the 71-year-old.

Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.

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