Nigerians have voted in what commentators are describing as Africa's most important election. There have been problems - even President Goodluck Jonathan failed to vote on his first attempt - but this shouldn't take away from what has been an impressive process so far. There are grounds for cautious optimism, although the real test comes later, when the results are announced.
Nigeria has voted. In elections that ran on to a second day in some areas, citizens cast their ballot in what is undoubtedly the tightest presidential contest in the country's history. Current president Goodluck Jonathan may have all the benefits of incumbency, but he's running neck and neck with challenger Muhammadu Buhari whose opposition coalition is putting in a strong showing.
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