All Progressives Congress (APC)
presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd) would be speaking
on democracy in Africa and transition in Nigeria on Thursday, the Royal
Institute of International Affairs (RIIA) also known as Chatham House
has confirmed Monday.
Chatam House posted on its website
today that General Buhari who is on a working visit to the United
Kingdom will be speaking on the topic "Prospects for Democratic
Consolidation in Africa: Nigeria's Transition."
The programme to be chaired by Sir Richard Gozney, former British High
Commissioner to Nigeria will commence at 10am London time and last for
an hour.
"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," Chatham House said in its
website while announcing the programme on Monday.
"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," the Chatham House explained.
There will be a live streaming of the event commencing at 10am GMT and
all those wishing to pose a question to General Buhari are advised to do
so via Twitter using the hash tag #CHAfrica.
All prospective attendees are encouraged to apply to attend on or before midnight of Tuesday, 24 February.
General Buhari had left Nigeria last week for United Kingdom as part of
the international engagements of his presidential campaign.
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