Nigeria's Buhari, Atiku make final pitches for support before delayed vote

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari greets his supporters after Friday prayers in his hometown Daura, in Katsina State, ahead of the country's presidential election, Nigeria February 15, 2019. REUTERS

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and his closest rival Atiku Abubakar made their final appeal for votes on the last day of campaigning on Thursday ahead of a presidential election on Saturday that was delayed by a week.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) delayed the vote in the early hours of last Saturday, citing logistical reasons, as people were preparing to head to the polls.