Nigerian Government has expressed concern over the escalating post-election
violence in Mozambique, especially in the Capital City of Maputo, Beira, and Nampula, which resulted in the death of over 121 persons and scores injured.
This was contained in a statement signed by the acting Spokesperson,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa and made available to Channel Network Afrique, CNA.
According to the statement, the violent protests 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.
“Therefore, 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.
