Bola Ahmed Tinubu was on Wednesday declared the winner of Nigeria’s presidential elections, as opposition leaders decried the polls were rigged and called for a fresh vote.

Tinubu represents the ruling All Progressives Congress party, which received close to 8.8 million votes – about 36.6% of the total, according to Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman Mahmood Yakubu.

He defeated vice president Atiku Abubakar of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and popular third force candidate Peter Obi, who has gained in popularity among young people in particular.

In an acceptance speech, Tinubu thanked voters and said he was “profoundly humbled.”

“This is a shining moment in the life of any man and an affirmation of our democratic existence,” he said. “I represent a promise and with your support, I know that promise will be fulfilled.”

He also appealed to his “fellow contestants,” asking them to “team up together” to strengthen the country.