Supporters of Nigeria’s newly elected president Muhammadu Buhari celebrated victory after the former military ruler became the first Nigerian to unseat a president through a democratic election.<br /><br /> Voters chanted on the streets on Tuesday evening waving brooms – the official party symbol of Buhari’s All Progressives Congress (APC) party and its claim to sweep the country clean of corruption.<br /><br /> Buhari praised outgoing presidentGoodluck Jonathan for peacefully relinquishing power.<br /><br /> “President Jonathan engaged in a strict campaign and was a worthy opponent. I extend my hand of fellowship. Looking forward to meet him very soon as we plan the transition from one administration to another,” he told reporters.<br /><br /> Buhari collected 15.4 million votescompared to 13.3 million for Jonathan, who has conceded defeat and congratulated his rival.<br /><br /> “Today the PDP (People`s Democratic Party) should be celebrating rather than mourning,” said the outgoing president.<br /><br /> “We have established a legacy of demo
