It has become apparent that last week's sudden push for appointing Goodluck Jonathan was the result of one under announced factor: fear of a coup. Security reports showed unrest in soldiers, spawning fears of yet another military coup and subsequent installation of a dictator. To avoid such bloodshed, governors pushed for the end of the political deadlock, and the stabilization of politics in Nigeria. It should be noted, however, that disturbing information from high ranking military shows that certain politicians were actually inciting the military, pushing for the end of peace so perhaps they might climb to the top.
The fears became public four weeks ago, during the sectarian incident in Jos. When the riots calmed, blood was still boiling, and the religious conflict creates an ideal broth for military action. Without a president able to lead, revolution could have been imminent. Hopefully the legislation's action in raising Jonathan, however, will quash the violent ambitions of both the military and the politicians who incited them.
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