Moroccan King Snubs Call From Nigeria's Jonathan

Moroccan King Mohamed VI has refused to accept a phone call from Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan.



In a Friday statement, Morocco's Foreign Ministry said King Mohamed "found it inappropriate to accept [the call] as it is linked to an important election in this country [Nigeria]."



According to the ministry, the call "appeared to be an attempt to woo Muslim voters in [Nigeria] as opposed to a normal diplomatic call."



On March 28, Nigeria is slated to hold presidential and parliamentary elections.



Although 14 candidates will contest presidency, the poll is largely seen as a race between Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari, a former military ruler.



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