'Defining moment' as Buhari wins Nigeria election

Name: 'Defining moment' as Buhari wins Nigeria election
Uploaded: 2015-03-31T18:09:16.000Z
Duration: 2 min 11 s
Description: Nigerian presidential poll has been won by Muhammadu Buhari, in the country's first election victory by the opposition.

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Former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari has become the first opposition candidate to win presidential elections in Nigeria.

Gen Buhari's party said his opponent, incumbent Goodluck Jonathan, had admitted defeat and congratulated him.

The BBC's Andrew Harding said the victory was a "defining moment" for the country.

Africa

31 March 2015