It's distressing news. So Boko Haram has no respect for the students of the ancient city of Kano?
The cult of the suicide bomber is gradually taking a foothold in Nigeria:
13 students killed, 34 injured as suicide bombers attack school in Kano
How much worse will things get before they begin to get better? Will things get worse and worse before the presidential elections in February? Will the presidential elections in fact go ahead in those parts of North Eastern Nigeria currently under Boko Haram's territorial terror control, areas where Boko Haram has just declared as the headquarters of their Caliphate, and in those areas which they believe should be under their jurisdiction and where they still cause so much fear ?
There's hope yet, as many political analysts have said Muhammad Sanusi II the new Emir of Kano also says "Investment is key to the region's future" – and as spiritual leader , in very measured tones he also gives advice on life requirements of the people of al-Islam – the kind of advice that the renegades in Boko Haram may one day take to heart...
At this stage president Jonathan must be hoping to put together a coalition - much like that against Boko Haram's brutal jihadist brothers in ISIS...
Over here in Sweden the election results are not being disputed (something we all anticipate with bated breath about the Nigerian presidential elections – especially if Brother Buhari contests and loses yet another time...
We must pray for peace in Nigeria
Over here another it's another kind of political turmoil. Well, what do say when the next government of Sweden can only rely on 142 votes in parliament whilst technically the opposition commands 147 seats which can be mobilised to vote against Mr. Löfven's proposed budget in the Swedish Parliament?
Another fear about the fast approaching presidential elections in February, is that apart from accusations of election rigging etc, neither side will accept being narrowly defeated, not to talk of "a landslide victory" . It leaves you wondering what will Boko Haram be up to , during the general confusion that is likely to ensue. I can only see the military taking over to restore some peace and order.
Pray for us.
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