Prospects for Democratic Consolidation in Africa: Nigeria's Transition

26 Feb 2015 - 10:00 to 11:00

Chatham House, London
Africa Programme, Nigeria Project

Participants

GENERAL MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS, NIGERIA
CHAIR: SIR RICHARD GOZNEY KCMG CVO KSTJ, BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER TO NIGERIA (2004-07)

REGISTER INTEREST
Overview

The postponement of Nigeria’s fifth election since its return to civilian rule in 1999, together with fierce political competition, a security crisis and severe economic challenges linked to the drop in oil price, have thrown into sharp relief the challenges of conducting this essential process in such a complex environment. While there is widespread speculation as to the reasons for the delay, there is also widespread acknowledgment of the necessity that national elections do now take place as scheduled on 28 March.

General Muhammadu Buhari, former military ruler (1983-85) and now opposition presidential candidate, will discuss the importance of democracy for Africa’s future, and in particular why delivering dividends of elected government matter both to Nigeria and internationally.

LIVE STREAM: This event will be live streamed. The live stream will be made available at 10:00 GMT on Thursday 26 February.

ASK A QUESTION: Send questions for the speaker by using #CHAfrica on Twitter. A selection will be put to him during the event.

Please apply to attend by midnight on Tuesday 24 February. Applications received after this time will not be considered.

Entry to this meeting is restricted to e-ticket holders only.

EVENT CONTACT

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Topeakintola:
Where are TANoids?

Buhari will be your president come May 2015

Sai Baba

Topeakintola:
Where are TANoids?

Buhari will be your president come May 2015

Sai Baba

APC effort for a face saving speaking slot for Gen. Muhammadu Buhari is making some headway.

Incoming reports indicates that former UK prime minister Tony Blair is lobbying the president of Chatham House for a 1 hour slot for Buhari after the main event billed for Thursday.

Baroness Patricia Scotland is the president of Chatham House and a longstanding Blair loyalist. Tony Blair appointed her as the UK Alternate Representative to the European Convention and later recommended her for the position of Attorney General. She became the first black lady to become AG in the UK. She still remains the Shadow Attorney General. If the Baroness approves on Monday, 23/2/2015, Buhari will speak at Chatham on Thursday 26/2/2015 and this will be a saving grace for the earlier sketchy reports by APC that Buhari was to speak at the Chatham House event even when he was not listed on the Chatham House website as one of the speakers.


http://reportsafrique.com/headlines/?p=20

APC effort for a face saving speaking slot for Gen. Muhammadu Buhari is making some headway.

Incoming reports indicates that former UK prime minister Tony Blair is lobbying the president of Chatham House for a 1 hour slot for Buhari after the main event billed for Thursday.

Baroness Patricia Scotland is the president of Chatham House and a longstanding Blair loyalist. Tony Blair appointed her as the UK Alternate Representative to the European Convention and later recommended her for the position of Attorney General. She became the first black lady to become AG in the UK. She still remains the Shadow Attorney General. If the Baroness approves on Monday, 23/2/2015, Buhari will speak at Chatham on Thursday 26/2/2015 and this will be a saving grace for the earlier sketchy reports by APC that Buhari was to speak at the Chatham House event even when he was not listed on the Chatham House website as one of the speakers.


http://reportsafrique.com/headlines/?p=20

todayboy:
he is only participating he is not a guest lecturer as claimed by APC. but am very sure his doctor at the hospital will not allow him to give the lecture

todayboy:
he is only participating he is not a guest lecturer as claimed by APC. but am very sure his doctor at the hospital will not allow him to give the lecture

todayboy:
he is only participating he is not a guest lecturer as claimed by APC. but am very sure his doctor at the hospital will not allow him to give the lecture