Post-Election Violence In Mozambique, Nigerian Govt Calls For Calmness
Abuja (Core Reporters) Irked by the post-election violence erupted in Mozambique after the election’s results announcement, the Federal Government of Nigeria on Friday called for calmness, while advising the aggrieved political players to explore appropriate legal means to seek redress.
The Nigerian government is so concerned over the escalating post-election violence especially in the Capital City of Maputo, and other major cities like Beira, and Nampula, which has reportedly resulted in the death of over 121 persons and over 380 injured.
Recall that the violent protests was reportedly erupted after the Constitutional Council confirmed Daniel Chapo of the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) as the winner of the presidential election with 65% of the vote and the results were rejected by the leader of the opposition party.
A statement by the acting spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa said, “The Federal Government of Nigeria calls for calm and advises the aggrieved political players to explore appropriate legal means to seek redress.
“Our thoughts are with the Government of the Republic of Mozambique and the families of all those affected by the dreadful crisis,” the statement said.
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