2011-04-19 12:27:02

Violence erupts following elections in Nigeria


There has been rioting in Nigeria following the victory of leader Goodluck Jonathan in Presidential elections. The violence cut across 13 states, leaving hundreds wounded and included the burning of churches.

Heavy gunfire also echoed through cities, as shouting crowds burned tires and threw stones at security forces.

In a televised address to the nation late yesterday, President Jonathan called on Nigerians to “quickly move away from partisan battlegrounds and find a national common ground.”

Election results showed Jonathan won 22.4 million votes, compared to the 12.2 million votes of his nearest rival, but some rioters have spread accusations of rigging.

Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Abuja, Father Patrick Tor Alumuku spoke to Lydia O’Kane about the unrest.

He said, “the truth is that there is no business for this violence because there is a clear winner”.

He also added that Nigerians do not want a situation like Ivory Coast. Listen here RealAudioMP3









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