Teaching Comparative Government and Politics

Friday, February 26, 2010

Nigerian analysis

Solomonsydelle, writing on the blog, Nigerian Curiousity, offers an interesting and detailed analysis of reasons for Yar'Adua's return to Nigeria. If you go to the blog, you'll find numerous embedded links to background sources.

WHY YAR'ADUA RETURNED
[T]he main question on every Nigerian's mind is why did Yar'Adua choose now to return to the country after spending 3 months abroad? There are likely various reasons for this choice but some key factors spelling the significantly diminished political capital of Yar'Adua and his supporters could be a main reason…

Whatever condition Yar'Adua is presently in, the fact that he is yet to be seen or heard from directly is a complication for Nigeria's political landscape. Political elites that have seemingly dismissed the president and possible foreign interference made it crucial for a return. Not to mention an oil-peace hanging in the balance, Northern elites concerned about their political control, supporters concerned about their fortunes tied to a sick/dead/dying President, The stakes are incredibly high...

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