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Well summarized view point, By Christian Purefoy For the first time in Nigeria's history, the ruling party was voted out of power by an opposition party - in a largely peaceful vote. This goes against all logic of the last 55 years of Nigerian modern history - that, whoever is in power, will do anything to stay in power - whether it's a coup, annulled election or 3rd term agenda.