The president said Tinubu is the best man for the job and expressed readiness to work with him for a seamless transition.

“That Tinubu Bola Ahmed of the APC, having certified the requirements of the law, is hereby declared the winner and is returned.”

Both parties asked Yakubu Mahmood to resign as the chairman of INEC.

He said until the issues on the threat to his life are addressed he will not continue.

He said Obasanjo’s mischief and hypocrisy are on display again.

Obi secured victory in four area councils oit of six while Tinubu won in two.

“If you don’t, they will wait in ambush for you in the next election.”

Mbeki said: “We call on all those with grievances to address disputes through prescribed legal channels.”

“We insist the INEC chairman displays uploaded results by state as the results are being presented,” he said.

Elections that do not pass credibility test should be cancelled and re-run, Obasanjo advised.

“They fasted, prayed, and they did so many things — sacrificed — just because they wanted me to run,” he said of his supporters.

He had earlier claimed that he is ready to lose his senatorial bid to ensure Peter Obi wins the Presidential Election.

He warned that the June 12, 1993 debacle that brought Nigeria to its knees and caused the country international isolation was precipitated by a court injunction.

“They fasted, prayed, and they did so many things — sacrificed — just because they wanted me to run,” he said of his supporters.

Peter Obi won the most votes in Lagos, traditionally a stronghold of Bola Tinubu.

Lagos State is regarded as the major stronghold of the APC presidential candidate, having served as governor from 1999 to 2007.

NNPP,’s Rabiu Kwankwaso has taken a lead over other candidates in 25 local government areas of Kano State.

INEC says IRev challenges not due to sabotage or intrusion.

“Anarchy will not be allowed! Remain law-abiding. Be guided!”

Before his re-election, he had spent 20 years in the lower chamber of the national assembly.