Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari is seen casting his vote during the governorship and state assembly election in Daura, Nigeria March 9, 2019. Bayo Omoboriowo/Nigeria Presidency/Handout via REUTERS
ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria's ruling party took a close lead in elections for powerful state governors on Tuesday, although the final results hang in the balance as seven races were declared inconclusive or suspended.
Most of those seven states lean towards the main opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP), whose politicians voiced outrage at the inconclusive results and the suspension of elections in oil-rich Rivers state due to violence.
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