During vote-counting in Awka there had been excitement about Peter Obi's prospects

Nigeria election: Bitterness and anger in Obi homeland

The main city of Awka in Nigeria’s south-eastern Anambra state is quiet. This is the stronghold for Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate who came third in the presidential election with 25%.

People are going about their normal daily activities in the state where Mr Obi, a wealthy businessman has served two terms as governor.

But underneath the façade there is anger about the outcome of last Saturday’s election.

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Many people l have spoken to say they feel bitter and frustrated – like they have been robbed of their votes by the electoral commission and what they regard as a fraudulent electoral process.

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