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2015-03-31Concession

Concession call to Muhammadu Buhari — 31 March 2015

Dr. Goodluck Ebele JonathanAso Rock, Abuja (telephone)

Jonathan's concession to opposition candidate Muhammadu Buhari — the first time in Nigerian history that a sitting president conceded defeat. Six words that arguably saved the Republic.

Speech · synthesised reading

Concession call to Muhammadu Buhari — 31 March 2015

Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan · Aso Rock, Abuja (telephone)

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Hello General. I have called to congratulate you on your victory. The will of the Nigerian people has spoken, and I accept the results. May God bless our country.