Abdullah Abdullah claims victory in Afghanistan presidential elections

• "The election is not going to go to a second round," Abdullah said.
• Preliminary results are not expected before October 17.
• The fourth presidential elections were held on September 28.

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani's top rival, Abdullah Abdullah has claimed in victory in the elections

The leader claimed victory though official counting is still ongoing. "We have the most votes in this election. The results will be announced by the IEC (Independent Election Commission), but we have the most votes. The election is not going to go to a second round," Abdullah said at a news conference.

Preliminary results are not expected before October 17 and final results not until November 7. The fourth presidential elections were held on September 28.

UPDATE: Abdullah Abdullah, President Ashraf Ghani's top rival, claims victory in Afghanistan presidential election, though official counting is still ongoing pic.twitter.com/3DP4xhFlXn

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