#NigeriaDecides: 2015 Elections - The People Have Spoken

The Nationwide elections results, which held on 28th March 2015 in Nigeria, has finally been collated and Nigeria will welcome their new president, Gen. Mohammadu Buhari on 29th May 2015. Congratulations to him. 

The results are as follows:-

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professir Attahiru Jega announced there were 14 political parties all represented by 14 presidential candidates. The votes for each party are outlined below. 

Nigeria's population - 182m 

Accredited voters - 31,756,490
AA - 22, 125
ACPN - 40,311
AP - 30,673
ADC - 29,666
APA - 53,537
APC - 15,424,921
CPP -, 36,300
HOPE - 7,435
KOWA - 13,076
NCP - 24, 455
PDP - 12,853,162
PPN - 24,475
UDP - 9,208
UPP - 18,220
Total valid votes - 28,587,564
Rejected votes - 844, 519
Total  - 29,432,083

The real hero in my eyes is incumbent President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for conceding to defeat. He is a real hero of democracy and history will certainly remember his name for that.

Please read his official statement to Nigerians today after the results. 

Fellow Nigerians, 

I thank you all for turning out en-masse for the March 28 General Elections. I promised the country free and fair elections. I have kept my word. I have also expanded the space for Nigerians to participate in the democratic process. That is one legacy I will like to see endure. 

Although some people have expressed mixed feelings about the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), I urge those who may feel aggrieved to follow due process based on our constitution and our electoral laws, in seeking redress.

As I have always affirmed, nobody’s ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian. The unity, stability and progress of our dear country is more important than anything else.
 

I congratulate all Nigerians for successfully going through the process of the March 28^th General Elections with the commendable enthusiasm and commitment that was demonstrated nationwide.

 

I also commend the Security Services for their role in ensuring that the elections were mostly peaceful and violence-free.

  

To my colleagues in the PDP, I thank you for your support. Today, the PDP should be celebrating rather than mourning. We have established a legacy of democratic freedom, transparency, economic growth and free and fair elections.

 

For the past 16 years, we have steered the country away from ethnic and regional politics. We created a Pan-Nigerian political party and brought home to our people the realities of economic development and social transformation. 

  

Through patriotism and diligence, we have built the biggest and most patriotic party in Nigerian history. We must stand together as a party and look to the future with renewed optimism. 

 

I thank all Nigerians once again for the great opportunity I was given to lead this country and assure you that I will continue to do my best at the helm of national affairs until the end of my tenure.

 

I have conveyed my personal best wishes to General Muhammadu Buhari.

  

May God Almighty continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

 
I thank you all. 

Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR

 

President,

 

Federal Republic of Nigeria

 

March 31, 2015

As for Nigeria as a nation, it is everyone's desire to have a peaceful nation. For our country to move forward and improve on matters like security, the eradication of corruption, the economy, unemployment, poverty, healthcare, education etc. 

I love the fact that Nigerians are so passionate about the future of the country and are willing to participate in the democratic process of elections. Well done to all Nigerians who voted, had their voices heard and ensured a peaceful election. 

 

God bless Nigeria. Be Inspired

xoxo