Some Nigerians living abroad have spoken to FIJ on the outcome of the presidential election that was held on Saturday.

In a series of interviews, these Nigerians told FIJ that the significant change in voting pattern and results declared in some states so far were proof that the country’s citizens had woken up.

“I am happy that Nigerians are now awake!” Nathan Omoriodon, a Nigerian residing in Frankfurt, Germany, said.

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“Before now, Nigerians, especially the youths, were apathetic towards elections. In the past, you would see youths shun the exercise and mount goal posts to play football on the streets.

“I am happy that things have changed now. The youths and Nigerians in general have resolved to take the bull by the horns. I was impressed when I saw some results, especially the one of Lagos. Who would have thought that the APC would lose one of its strongholds to the Labour Party?

“It goes to show that better times are here for Nigerians, both at home and abroad. Who knows, if things change for the better, I may one day return home. I had to leave because things were hard for me. I had to find a way of fending for myself and my family members.”

Another Nigerian, who simply asked to be identified as Peter O., expressed delight over the election results released so far.

“I am delighted that this is happening while I am still alive,” Peter, a PhD student residing in Missouri, United States of America, said.

“The madness we’ve, over the years, witnessed from these politicians has to stop. If the outcome of this particular election does not entirely chase them out of their offices, it has at least shown them that people have had enough of them. I would like to compare this particular development to a period of awakening.”

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Alvin Mike, another Nigerian residing in Marseilles, France, said it was a good thing that Nigerians had chosen to stop “recycling leaders”.

“It is a good thing that Nigerians, especially the youths, have resolved to stop recycling leaders,” Mike said.

“The same politicians I knew while growing up on the streets of Lagos as a kid in 1993 are still the ones contesting for power now. That speaks volumes about the way they see us. They see politics as an everlasting meal ticket for them and their family members.

“Good times are here and I am happy this is happening while I am still alive.”