President Jonathan Congratulates Gen. Buhari In A Phone Call, Addresses The Nation Shortly

by Musa Abdullahi

As Nigeria’s opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared victory for its candidate, Muhammadu Buhari in Nigeria’s bitterly contested presidential election in a vote marred by confusion, arguments and violence.

Incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the President Elect, General Buhari in a telephone call some minutes ago.

Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka said the President will also be addressing the nation.. See tweets below…

President Jonathan congratulates Gen. Buhari in a phone call this evening

— Osita Chidoka (@Benossy) March 31, 2015

President Jonathan will address the nation after a meeting with PDP officials

— Osita Chidoka (@Benossy) March 31, 2015

Victory for former military ruler Buhari would mark the first time in Nigeria’s history that an opposition party has democratically taken control of the country from the ruling party.
The spokesman for the APC, Lai Mohammed, told the AFP news agency that his party had declared victory after pulling ahead in the votes.
“This is the first time the opposition has voted a government out of power in Nigeria’s history,” he said.