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 KANO, Nigeria (AP) - Nigerians hoping for an honest leader to fight endemic corruption voted in presidential elections Saturday, but disarray at the polls and a failed truck bombing caused unease in a country trying to solidify democratic rule.
Africa's largest oil producer is seeking its first transfer of power between elected civilian leaders since gaining independence from Britain in 1960. Other attempts have been overturned by annulments or military coups.
Maurice Iwu, chairman of Nigeria's electoral commission, blamed the failed bombing on "desperate Nigerians not interested in contesting these elections."
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