Partial results from Nigeria's election give ex-military ruler Muhammadu Buhari a substantial lead over the incumbent, President Goodluck Jonathan.
However, some populous states in the south are yet to declare.
With just over half of Nigeria's states declared, Gen Buhari's All Progressives Congress (APC) is ahead by some two million votes.
A victory for Gen Buhari would make President Jonathan the first incumbent to lose an election in Nigeria.
Correspondents say it is likely the loser will allege foul play.
Results so far:
Gen Buhari: 8,520,436 votes;
Passed 25% threshold in 14 states
Mr Jonathan: 6,488,210 votes;
Passed 25% threshold in 16 states
Candidates needs 25% in 24 states for first-round victory
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The announcement of results was disrupted when an agent of Mr Jonathan's People's Democratic Party (PDP) launched a tirade against election commission (Inec) chairman Attahiru Jega in Abuja.
"We have lost confidence in what you're doing, we don't believe in you anymore - you have compromised - and we will not take it from you," Elder Orubebe said.
Inec suspended its declarations late on Monday night, after giving the results for 18 states and the capital Abuja.
Several key states have yet to declare in the south, where Mr Jonathan, a southerner, enjoys strong support.
The candidate with the most votes will only avoid a run-off if they gain at least 25% of the votes in two-thirds of Nigeria's 36 states.
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