Goodluck Jonathan sworn in as Nigeria’s president, faces challenge of uniting the nation

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Source: Associated Press

LAGOS, Nigeria — Goodluck Jonathan was sworn in Sunday for a full four-year term as president of Nigeria and is now faced with the challenge of uniting a country that saw deadly postelection violence despite what observers called the fairest vote in over a decade.

The stately ceremony at the main parade ground in Nigeria’s capital of Abuja comes just over a year after Jonathan was sworn into office to complete the term of late President Umar Musa Yar’Adua. Yar’Adua’s death catapulted the former vice president to power last year, but April 16 elections solidified his hold on the presidency.

“You have entrusted me with your mandate and I will never, ever, let you down,” Jonathan said during his inaugural address shown on Nigerian state TV.

Analysts say that more can be expected of Jonathan in this new term.

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[Ian David]

1. I just got an email from him this morning asking my urgent assistance. n/t

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2. Seems Like He's Better Than Most Nigerian Leaders the Last 30 Years

The only one close might be Obasanjo. The biggest question is whether he is strong enough to change the Nigerian status quo. Good luck to him.