article_snippet: 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," Incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan said.
article_snippet: The Independent National Electoral Commission is still announcing the final tally in the polls, but early numbers indicate Muhammadu Buhari's, now the President-elect, has an overwhelming majority of votes.
article_snippet: But the People's Democratic Party disputed the accusation, saying the election was "credible and the result reflects the overwhelming wish of the people of Rivers state to support President Goodluck Jonathan.
article_snippet: I want to urge all Nigerians to also wait patiently for the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to collate and announce results," President Goodluck Jonathan said on President Goodluck Jonathan Facebook account.
article_snippet: all Nigerians, I urge you to exercise patience and vigilance as we wait for all results to be announced," Muhammadu Buhari's said on Twitter.
article_snippet: President Goodluck Jonathan and  Muhammadu Buhari's last week issued a pledge reaffirming Jonathan and  
article_snippet: Buhari commitment to "free, fair and credible elections" after Jonathan and  Buhari signing of  the Abuja Accord in January.
article_snippet: In Jonathan and  Buhari statement Tuesday, President Goodluck Jonathan said; "I promised the country free and fair elections.
article_snippet: The unity, stability and progress of the country is more important than anything else," President Goodluck Jonathan said.
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article_snippet: CNN's Christian Purefoy reported from Lagos, Nigeria, while CNN's Susannah Cullinane and Stephanie Busari wrote from London.