According to a report on BBC website, Morocco has recalled its ambassador from Nigeria, accusing the authorities in of using King Mohammed VI in an election campaign. Nigeria’s foreign ministry says President Jonathan spoke at length to the Moroccan monarch. The Morocco foreign ministry issued a statement, denying the king had spoken by phone to Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan, as had been stated by Nigeria. The North Africa kingdom denounced such “unethical practices” Read statement below. The Nigerian ministry of foreign affairs released a statement on Sunday, denying reports that President Jonathan had been snubbed by King Mohammed because he was trying to curry favour with Muslim voters. “This information is absolutely not correct as the president did in fact speak to the Moroccan monarch… both leaders spoke extensively over the phone on matters of mutual interest and concern,” it said. However, Morocco’s foreign ministry responded by saying it wanted to state in the “clearest and strongest terms” that “there has never been a phone conversation” between the two men. “The kingdom of Morocco expresses its astonishment and denunciation to these unethical practices that are contrary to the spirit of responsibility that must prevail in relations between states.” As a consequence Morocco’s Abuja ambassador was being recalled immediately for consultations, it said.
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Posted: at 11-03-2015 10:00 PM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero
odegbalegu at 11-03-2015 10:11 PM (10 years ago) (m)
is Morocco joining issues with Nigeria over this election?
Posted: at 11-03-2015 10:11 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
sleekguy247 at 12-03-2015 06:24 AM (10 years ago) (m)
I haven't really commented on issues on here, but i will rather not sit and fold my arms in despair. Isn't it clear now that, most countries would do anything to deny any involvements with Nigeria. Even smaller Nations would use Nigeria as a stepping stone to rise to the top. You are all aware of remarks, that have been made by President Mugabe, and some other Leaders about Nigeria. Even our so called sister countries , that Nigeria has fed for decades will deny Nigeria. Now the blow is pointed directly to the government .Sad, i must say, but we has the citizens of Nigeria and especially us staying abroad are the ones that suffer the most of it. My heart cries for a nation that keeps wandering aimlessly in it's vast amount of wealth, only to watch other small Nations rise to level shoulders with the so called "Giant of Africa" A term we hardly use anymore to describe our Nation. When will Nigeria realize, that there are important to the world? When will Nigeria stop depending on other Countries for their existence in a country of vast amount of Resources? What happened to the Likes of Zimbabwe , that threw out hundreds of Westerners ? Aren't they existing today? If Nigeria don't hold their self to High esteem , who else will do that for them? We have to make our country Attractive , so people would beg to come in. We all know the wise saying , that goes thus. "If the Lion comes out to play with the Hen, He should be ready for fowl shit. So, many Nigerians are without jobs today, but these people come to live and work as kings in Nigeria. This can never happen else where in the world. I am a full evidence to this . The Nigerians in India, are refused Jobs, but in Nigeria we have over 2 million Indians living as Kings, with Drivers and Huge pay. Why cant we train our own people to take over the position of this people? Na wa.
Posted: at 12-03-2015 06:24 AM (10 years ago) | Newbie
discollins at 12-03-2015 08:13 AM (10 years ago) (m)
Its high time ,we know our worth... Where did we get things wrong? Leadership? Leadership?.. Our leaders have to stand up to their responsibility... Pilot this craft Nigeria to her promise land and an enviable position...We must redeem our image now and now.. Enough is Enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: at 12-03-2015 08:13 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
ayo4great at 12-03-2015 08:51 AM (10 years ago) (m)
Morocco has shown us what integrity means .Lying from leaders to follower is detestable!! We should swallow our pride and start doing things rightly. It doesnt matter who is gaint or rat of africa. Most of what we do freely here are punishable elsewhere God bless Nigeria
Posted: at 12-03-2015 08:51 AM (10 years ago) | Newbie
I haven't really commented on issues on here, but i will rather not sit and fold my arms in despair. Isn't it clear now that, most countries would do anything to deny any involvements with Nigeria. Even smaller Nations would use Nigeria as a stepping stone to rise to the top. You are all aware of remarks, that have been made by President Mugabe, and some other Leaders about Nigeria. Even our so called sister countries , that Nigeria has fed for decades will deny Nigeria. Now the blow is pointed directly to the government .Sad, i must say, but we has the citizens of Nigeria and especially us staying abroad are the ones that suffer the most of it. My heart cries for a nation that keeps wandering aimlessly in it's vast amount of wealth, only to watch other small Nations rise to level shoulders with the so called "Giant of Africa" A term we hardly use anymore to describe our Nation. When will Nigeria realize, that there are important to the world? When will Nigeria stop depending on other Countries for their existence in a country of vast amount of Resources? What happened to the Likes of Zimbabwe , that threw out hundreds of Westerners ? Aren't they existing today? If Nigeria don't hold their self to High esteem , who else will do that for them? We have to make our country Attractive , so people would beg to come in. We all know the wise saying , that goes thus. "If the Lion comes out to play with the Hen, He should be ready for fowl sh*t. So, many Nigerians are without jobs today, but these people come to live and work as kings in Nigeria. This can never happen else where in the world. I am a full evidence to this . The Nigerians in India, are refused Jobs, but in Nigeria we have over 2 million Indians living as Kings, with Drivers and Huge pay. Why cant we train our own people to take over the position of this people? Na wa.
This is one of the wisest comments I have read in this forum.
Posted: at 12-03-2015 03:10 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
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