Nigerians' reactions to the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) declaration of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the nation's next president have been conflicted.

Mahmood Yakubu, the chairman of INEC, made the declaration in the early hours of today.

Social media has been awash with mixed reactions from several Nigerians as they expressed their feelings on his emergence.

Former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, expressed delight at his emergence, describing it as “resounding, historic and well-deserved.”

“Congrats to President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) for a resounding, historic & well-deserved victory after a hard-fought fight. We give the Lord praise and thanksgiving for what He has done. He is mighty in battle and faithful to His own. To Him alone be the glory.”