Following this weekend election in Nigeria where the incumbent president, Mr. Jonathan was declared the winner, there are reports of pockets of violence in the Muslem-North, the stronghold of the opposition.
From all indications, the election has been characterized as free and fair by independent observers so it behooves the other candidates to concede and move on.
Nigeria is blessed with so much resources and potentials but unfortunately has been stifled by internal conflicts.
Africa is looking up to Nigeria to get it right this time round and claim its leadership spot on the continent. We are currently witnessing the consequences of prolonging this thing in Ivory Coast and we surely do not want a history repeat.
Elections come and go and for now the next election may sound like an eternity to the opposition but they will be surprised to see how time flies so fast--they can use this period to reinvent themselves and position themselves well for the next election.
One thing most African politicians fail to understand is that an opposition is a very strong pillar in a democracy. So to the opposition, in the interest of promoting democracy in Africa, learn from Ghana's example and accept your loss and let the will of the Nigerian people prevail. Congratulations, President Jonathan.
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