USA Africa Dialogue Series - Chatham House and RAS host Buhari tomorrow in London

To those of you living in London town. Please go to this event and ask General Buhari important questions. And yes, you can see if he is fit enough or not! --Shola Adenekan

http://www.chathamhouse.org/event/prospects-democratic-consolidation-africa-nigerias-transition


Shola:

I couldn't agree with you more!

So far those opposed to Buhari have concentrated
mainly on negative campaigning including questioning whether
or not he attended secondary school and obtained a WASC
certificate, his alleged funding and sponsoring of the
Boko Haram and insinuations that his only agenda is to
Islamize and not to govern Nigeria as a multi religious
nation which operates under a secular Constitution.
 

Let us hope that GMB will use the opportunity
of his speech at Chatham House to further dispel
the accusations directed against him and to provide
cogent and practical ideas about how he intends
to govern Nigeria, if elected on March 28, 2015.

Regardless of their political affiliations and whether
they support or oppose GMB's candidacy should also
be prepared to ask tough questions which will elicit
practical not just theoretical answers from the speaker.


Bye,

Ola

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From: Shola Adenekan <sholaadenekan@gmail.com>
To: usaafricadialogue <USAAfricaDialogue@googlegroups.com>
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Subject: USA Africa Dialogue Series - Chatham House and RAS host Buhari tomorrow in London

To those of you living in London town. Please go to this event and ask General Buhari important questions. And yes, you can see if he is fit enough or not!

http://www.chathamhouse.org/event/prospects-democratic-consolidation-africa-nigerias-transition

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

Chris Vandome

+44 (0)20 7314 3669 Email

- See more at: http://www.chathamhouse.org/event/prospects-democratic-consolidation-africa-nigerias-transition#sthash.MWxP3whZ.dpuf

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Regards,

Shola Adenekan, PhD.

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