Nigeria election: Muhammadu Buhari close to victory

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Ukjent 9 years ago

World | Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:47am EDT Related: WORLD, AFRICA

Nigeria opposition declares victory, says 'witnessing history'
ABUJA

(Reuters) - Nigeria's opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) declared victory in the p ...
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World | Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:47am EDT Related: WORLD, AFRICA

Nigeria opposition declares victory, says 'witnessing history'
ABUJA

(Reuters) - Nigeria's opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) declared victory in the presidential election on Tuesday, saying Africa's most populous nation was "witnessing history".

"This is the first time in Nigeria that a sitting government will be voted out of power using purely democratic means," APC spokesman Lai Mohammed told Reuters at the house in the capital where party leader Muhammdu Buhari was watching the results come in. "The people of Nigeria have taken over."

He added that the APC had no reason to doubt that President Goodluck Jonathan would concede defeat.

"He said several times that he would relinquish power if he was voted out in a free and fair election," Mohammed said.

(Reporting by Alexis Akwagyiram; Writing by Tim Cocks; Editing by Ed Cropley)
AfDB Liars 9 years ago

kick them out! jonathan and mahama,both are good for nothing
Welcome President Buhari, my idol.
Nana will surely push this incompetent mahama to the gutters, come 2016. Nana and Buhari together will build a better Africa be ...
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kick them out! jonathan and mahama,both are good for nothing
Welcome President Buhari, my idol.
Nana will surely push this incompetent mahama to the gutters, come 2016. Nana and Buhari together will build a better Africa because both are incorrupt.
SARPONG 9 years ago

Now that it is looking more than likely that Buhari will be President of Nigeria, how is President Mahama going to close his eye to what Sampson Ahi, that foolish MP from Bodi in Western region said about General Buhari calli ...
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Now that it is looking more than likely that Buhari will be President of Nigeria, how is President Mahama going to close his eye to what Sampson Ahi, that foolish MP from Bodi in Western region said about General Buhari calling him a sick old man who should b taking care of his grandchildren?

The foolishness of Ndc nitwits has crossed its boundary to Nigeria and this will bite Ghana really hard.
Efo 9 years ago

Mr Sarpong please cool down on Hon Sampson Ahi. He will come and deny that he was misquoted

Mr Sarpong please cool down on Hon Sampson Ahi. He will come and deny that he was misquoted
Close Observer 9 years ago

Africa is going to get back on her feet. One USELESS AFRICAN PRESIDENT is gone. ANOTHER WILL FOLLOW in 2016, this time in GHANA. People must be careful with the choice of their vice president when contesting for the presidenc ...
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Africa is going to get back on her feet. One USELESS AFRICAN PRESIDENT is gone. ANOTHER WILL FOLLOW in 2016, this time in GHANA. People must be careful with the choice of their vice president when contesting for the presidency, because you never know. Africans must not be subjected to this kind of suffering again because they are being led by chaffs. PEOPLE OF GHANA MUST LEARN FROM THE GOOD WORK DONE BY THEIR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN NIGERIA, and say bye, bye to the SUB-STANDARD NDC ADMINISTRATION WE HAVE
The rock 9 years ago

Well said ma brother

Well said ma brother
BOKO HARRAM 9 years ago

Muhammadu BUHARI must win or BOKO HARRAM will strike again

Muhammadu BUHARI must win or BOKO HARRAM will strike again
Rastafara"I" 9 years ago

All the non-performing presidents will be thrown out!! Africa is changing.

All the non-performing presidents will be thrown out!! Africa is changing.
OB 9 years ago

all we need is who will Rid of boko haram!!

all we need is who will Rid of boko haram!!
KDDY 9 years ago

Mahama take note, the politics in these 2 countries closely follow each other. You came to power with the death of the Great Atta Mills who was as honourable as Yardua and you Mahama is as corrupt as Goodluck ..we Ghanaians w ...
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Mahama take note, the politics in these 2 countries closely follow each other. You came to power with the death of the Great Atta Mills who was as honourable as Yardua and you Mahama is as corrupt as Goodluck ..we Ghanaians will definitely throw you out in 2016 like the Nigerians are doing to Goodluck ..come thunder, rain or lightining ..it is foretold

Mawunyo 9 years ago

Let us stop the tribalism so everybody can rally round Nana.Buhari is a northerner but won massively in Lagos State (south).This is to educate you the diehard politicians that there is a silent majority in most of the tribes ...
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Let us stop the tribalism so everybody can rally round Nana.Buhari is a northerner but won massively in Lagos State (south).This is to educate you the diehard politicians that there is a silent majority in most of the tribes who can vote for Nana if the radical anti ewe and anti north war-drums cease.
Rastafara 9 years ago

Buhari is a very disciplined and principled man...

Buhari is a very disciplined and principled man...
FINGER OF GOD 9 years ago

Next ?........ Goodluck John !!!

Next ?........ Goodluck John !!!
Eboboba 9 years ago

Hmmn, it doesn't look good for Goodluck. It seems the die is cast for the incumbent and Goodluck is on his way out.

Hmmn, it doesn't look good for Goodluck. It seems the die is cast for the incumbent and Goodluck is on his way out.
Moses 9 years ago

Jonathan booted, Mahama to be booted by Ghanains in 2016!

Goodluck is out and Maham will join him soon.

Jonathan booted, Mahama to be booted by Ghanains in 2016!

Goodluck is out and Maham will join him soon.
OBAA 9 years ago

WHERE IS THE NDC GUY WHO WERE CALLING BUHARI AND NANA ADDO OLD FOOLS?TAKE NOTE YOUR PARTY IS NEXT

WHERE IS THE NDC GUY WHO WERE CALLING BUHARI AND NANA ADDO OLD FOOLS?TAKE NOTE YOUR PARTY IS NEXT
Yanka 9 years ago

Mahama and Jonathan, twins of failure, corruption and lies.

We Ghanaianis and Nigerians know you two very well and will not grant you second terms.

MAHAMA TO BE BOOTED OUT IN 2016!

Mahama and Jonathan, twins of failure, corruption and lies.

We Ghanaianis and Nigerians know you two very well and will not grant you second terms.

MAHAMA TO BE BOOTED OUT IN 2016!
KWAKU ANANSE 9 years ago

JONATHAN AND MAHAMA LIKE DEAD GOAT TWINS; INCOMPETENT, CORRUPT AND LAWLESS TO THE FAULT.

JONATHAN AND MAHAMA LIKE DEAD GOAT TWINS; INCOMPETENT, CORRUPT AND LAWLESS TO THE FAULT.
Onipaba Of Akyem Maase 9 years ago

Nepotism, trivialism, hippocricy, gold and cocoa smugglers and what have you. Mahama ain't loyal!

Nepotism, trivialism, hippocricy, gold and cocoa smugglers and what have you. Mahama ain't loyal!
stoney 9 years ago

the same will happen to president Mahama

the same will happen to president Mahama

YARO ISSIFU GBEDRORDRI 9 years ago

when i was young and attending school in those days with alot of nigerians in my hometown,we make fun of nigerians at school even though some are on top in classroom performance,i thought ghanaians are more cleaver than niger ...
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when i was young and attending school in those days with alot of nigerians in my hometown,we make fun of nigerians at school even though some are on top in classroom performance,i thought ghanaians are more cleaver than nigerians,not untill i move to my present country,.....NIGERIANS ARE BOLD,CLEAVER,SENCIBLE,EDUCATED AND TAKE NO NONSENCE THAN GHANAIANS.
hashir musah 9 years ago

gud luck is not good for nigeria. we need buhari to bring peace to our their country...

gud luck is not good for nigeria. we need buhari to bring peace to our their country...
OKOROMANSA 9 years ago

AT LONG LAST, THE GOOD LUCK TURNED BAD. GOOD FOR HIM JONATHAN. AND I'M SURE DEADGOAT MAHAMA IS THINKING OF HIS NEXT STRATEGY FOR 2016. IN HIS CASE, HE WOULD BE FORCED OUT EVEN IF HE STEALS THE VOTE BECASUE HE IS AS USELESS AS ...
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AT LONG LAST, THE GOOD LUCK TURNED BAD. GOOD FOR HIM JONATHAN. AND I'M SURE DEADGOAT MAHAMA IS THINKING OF HIS NEXT STRATEGY FOR 2016. IN HIS CASE, HE WOULD BE FORCED OUT EVEN IF HE STEALS THE VOTE BECASUE HE IS AS USELESS AS HIS JONATHAN FRIEND. ADIEU JONATHAN AND AKWAABA, BUHARI.
kringa 9 years ago

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KWAA 9 years ago

The socalled young politicians(new kids on the block)have totally failed Africans.In Ghana we thought,by neglecting old politicians like Nana Addo,and chosing a so called young leader,would have helped the progress of our dea ...
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The socalled young politicians(new kids on the block)have totally failed Africans.In Ghana we thought,by neglecting old politicians like Nana Addo,and chosing a so called young leader,would have helped the progress of our dear Nation.So like in Nigeria,we have paid a heavy price.The last six years have been lost years as,our leaders have nothing good for us,apart from stealing,corruption and empty promises.
So i think like Nigeria,it is time for Ghanaians to go back and chose wisdom,vision,petrotism and progress over corruption,empty promises,break down of law and order,arrogance and lies.
AGBENAAAA 9 years ago

News coming in has it that Goodluck Jonathan has called M. Buhari and he has conceded. More anon...

News coming in has it that Goodluck Jonathan has called M. Buhari and he has conceded. More anon...
E N Nelson 9 years ago

Mahama learn from Goodluck Jonathan.

Mahama learn from Goodluck Jonathan.
State of the Nation--Junk. 9 years ago

The only difference is that John 'Dead Goat' Mahama will resign before the 2016 polls. Mark it somewhere , you heard it here first.

The only difference is that John 'Dead Goat' Mahama will resign before the 2016 polls. Mark it somewhere , you heard it here first.
State of the Nation--Junk. 9 years ago

Now that Buhari had won the Nigeria elections , this is going to be the talking points of the NDC propagandists; 'Ghana is not Nigeria '. Watch it , you heard it here first.

Now that Buhari had won the Nigeria elections , this is going to be the talking points of the NDC propagandists; 'Ghana is not Nigeria '. Watch it , you heard it here first.
BEATRICE AMETAME 9 years ago

A WIN OR LOSE FOR BUHARI COULD BE A WELCOME NEWS BUT BY THE END OF THE DAY IT DEPENDS ON THE ATTITUDE OF THE PEOPLE, THE CITIZENS. JOSHUA, AND AARON TOOK PVER FROM MOSES BUT THE ISRAELITES STILL WORSHIP THEIR SMALL GODS AND D ...
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A WIN OR LOSE FOR BUHARI COULD BE A WELCOME NEWS BUT BY THE END OF THE DAY IT DEPENDS ON THE ATTITUDE OF THE PEOPLE, THE CITIZENS. JOSHUA, AND AARON TOOK PVER FROM MOSES BUT THE ISRAELITES STILL WORSHIP THEIR SMALL GODS AND DISOBEYED THE LORD GOD. SAMUEL, JOHN THE BAPTIST, ELAIJA ALL MADE THE CHNGE BUT THE ATTITUDE OF THE PEOPLE DID NOT . ATTITUDE CHANGE IS THE KEY. IT IS YOU AND I, AND ALL CITIZENS WHO MUST CHANGE OTHERWISE THE CHANGE OF LEADER OR LEADERSHIP WOULD BE INEFFECTIVE
IDI AMIN DADA!!!!!!!! 9 years ago

I EONDER WHETHER THESE FOOLISH "JOURNALISTS" AT GHANAWEB WERE EVER TRAINED ABOUT THE ART OF JOURNALISM! EVERYTHING THEY HAVE SAID HERE WERE ENTIRELY COPIED (PLAGIARIZED) FROM BBC AND CNN, WHY????? CANT GHANAWEB EDIT AND PROP ...
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I EONDER WHETHER THESE FOOLISH "JOURNALISTS" AT GHANAWEB WERE EVER TRAINED ABOUT THE ART OF JOURNALISM! EVERYTHING THEY HAVE SAID HERE WERE ENTIRELY COPIED (PLAGIARIZED) FROM BBC AND CNN, WHY????? CANT GHANAWEB EDIT AND PROPERLY CITE SOURCES??? TWEAAAAAA GHANA JOURNALISM IS A COMPLETE JOKE!
IDI AMIN DADA!!!!!! 9 years ago

I EONDER WHETHER THESE FOOLISH "JOURNALISTS" AT GHANAWEB WERE EVER TRAINED ABOUT THE ART OF JOURNALISM! EVERYTHING THEY HAVE SAID HERE WERE ENTIRELY COPIED (PLAGIARIZED) FROM BBC AND CNN, WHY?????????? CANT GHANAWEB EDIT AND ...
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I EONDER WHETHER THESE FOOLISH "JOURNALISTS" AT GHANAWEB WERE EVER TRAINED ABOUT THE ART OF JOURNALISM! EVERYTHING THEY HAVE SAID HERE WERE ENTIRELY COPIED (PLAGIARIZED) FROM BBC AND CNN, WHY?????????? CANT GHANAWEB EDIT AND PROPERLY CITE SOURCES??? TWEAAAAAA GHANA JOURNALISM IS A COMPLETE JOKE!

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