Nigeria's outgoing President, Goodluck Jonathan warns of persecution of  his ministers

 
Nigeria's outgoing President ,Goodluck Jonathan has warned that his ministers will be "persecuted" once his successor Muhammadu Buhari takes office.

Mr Jonathan's comments seem to suggest that he fears corruption investigations will be launched against his allies. He became the first Nigerian leader to give up office after losing elections to Gen Buhari in March.

Gen Buhari, a former military ruler, is due to be inaugurated on  May 29.

 
BBC