From Nigeria-
ArchBishop Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Reverend Nicholas Okoh, has described the series of bomb attacks in the country as an attempt to force military to take over before the forthcoming general elections.
Okoh, who made the statement weekend at the New Year special service held in Abuja, said it is unfortunate that each time "We are about to experience joy in this nation, some people decide to use that time to throw a spanner in the wheel of progress."
He said it was a very sad commentary on the country as a nation, and recapping also the Independence Day blast, Bishop said "as we are about to enter the New Year, which signals a new beginning for our nation, another bomb blast occurs, more so in the military barracks."
Condemning the blast, the bishop said people behind it are trying to give an impression of loss of control and general state of insecurity in the country, perhaps so that the military can take over power before the nation holds her next election. "This may be their plan to achieve a change of government."
The bishop also called on the president and Nigerian people not to be shaken by these acts but work towards unraveling those behind the attacks with a view to making them face the full wrath of the law.
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