Militants Angered over Absence of Yar'Adua

Yar'Adua's absence and refusal to transfer power to Goodluck Jonathan continue to leave the country in turgid waters. Aside from the obvious aspects the absence is having on the fragile governmental leadership of Nigeria, it has sprung a new leak in the incitement of over 50 militant groups to threats against the government. These militant groups are all operating in the Network of Freedom Fighters in the Niger Delta. The NFF put forth this comment "We warn that if the government fails to abide by the provision of the constitution we will join forces and direct our strategic units to commence hostilities which will lead to a black day for the country. We also call on the international community to suspend forthwith all bilateral relations and dealings with Nigeria pending the swearing in of Vice President Goodluck Jonathan as the Acting President while waiting for the quick recovery of Yar'Adua; else we will not guarantee the safety of foreign citizens working in the Niger Delta." Government officials are pleading with militant groups to exercise patience, not quickly jump to violence, with the hopes of upholding the tentative peace that has been achieved in the region.

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