Yes, the results are out and confirmed by INEC.....The general popularly known as GMB , Former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari has become the first Nigerian to defeat a sitting president through the ballot box, putting him in charge of Africa's most populous nation and its biggest economy.Buhari managed to secure more than 25 percent of votes in 24 states, ruling out a run-off vote.
To win the election, Buhari had needed more than 50 percent of the total votes nationally - and take at least 25 percent of the vote in two thirds of the states.
Jonathan has publicly conceded defeat and conveyed his "best wishes" to the president-elect.
He urged his supporters to follow "due process" in channeling their frustrations at losing the election amid fear of violence.
"Nobody's ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian," he said in a statement issued after his election defeat. "The unity, stability and progress of our dear country is more important than anything else."
The All Progressives Congress (APC) party earlier said that Buhari had received a phone call from incumbent Jonathan during which he immediately conceded defeat and congratulated him on his victory.
"There had always been this fear that he might not want to concede, but he will remain a hero for this move. The tension will go down dramatically.
Congratulations to the President elect and thanks to President Goodluck jonathan for his heroic actions ...these will end all violent tendencies.
Remember people, don't fight, lets live together in peace!
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