The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in Mozambique following the country’s contentious presidential election.
The post-election unrest has resulted in over 121 fatalities and more than 380 injuries, with major cities like Maputo, Beira, and Nampula witnessing intense clashes.
The crisis erupted after the election results declared Daniel Chapo of the Mozambique Liberation Front as president with 65% of the vote.
The opposition leader rejected the outcome, sparking widespread protests and violent confrontations.
In a statement released on Friday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa urged calm and called on Mozambique’s political actors to resolve their differences through lawful and peaceful means.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria calls for calm and advises the aggrieved political players to explore appropriate legal means to seek redress,” the statement read.
Nigeria extended its condolences to the victims of the violence, expressing solidarity with Mozambique during the crisis. “Our thoughts are with the Government of the Republic of Mozambique and the families of all those affected by the dreadful crisis,” Ebienfa added.
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