For the first time ever a Nigerian president failed to win the popular vote. It’s a landmark for democracy, but where did it all go wrong for Jonathan? Nigerian historian, Max Siollun listed out 5 major reasons in a new article on UK Guardian. Who else agrees with him?

Goodluck Jonathan has earned the dubious distinction of being the first president in Nigerian history to lose an election. In many ways, Jonathan was the architect of his own downfall. He made critical mistakes that turned the public and allies against him, and led them to gravitate towards the opposition. Here’s where it all went wrong:

Read more at http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/01/nigeria-election-goodluck-jonathan-lost