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Nigerians have elected a new president, the first time an opposition candidate defeated an incumbent since the restoration of democracy in 1999. Despite his name, President Goodluck Jonathan’s political fortunes went bad. Muhammad Buhari, a 72-year-old former dictator and perennial presidential candidate, will take over on May 29.
Africa’s most populous nation with the continent’s largest economy faces more than its share of troubles: virulent Islamist insurgency, ineffective and brutal military, pervasive corruption, lost economic opportunities, government-created poverty. Despite seemingly good intentions and frequent heart-felt promises, Jonathan failed to solve these and other problems. After three failed presidential runs in a dozen years, Buhari won with a two million vote margin. His supporters celebrated, predicting good times ahead.
Success won’t come easily. Nigeria confronts most of the big challenges facing Africa. Instability and conflict were almost inevitable after independence came to a British colony with arbitrary boundaries which encircled antagonistic tribes and ethnic groups. Nigeria faces what has been called the resource curse—abundant oil which fueled a political spoils system and pervasive corruption. The country endured a bitter civil war and suffered under multiple military dictatorships, including one led by Buhari.
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SOURCE: #Forbes
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Africa’s most populous nation with the continent’s largest economy faces more than its share of troubles: virulent Islamist insurgency, ineffective and brutal military, pervasive corruption, lost economic opportunities, government-created poverty. Despite seemingly good intentions and frequent heart-felt promises, Jonathan failed to solve these and other problems. After three failed presidential runs in a dozen years, Buhari won with a two million vote margin. His supporters celebrated, predicting good times ahead.
Success won’t come easily. Nigeria confronts most of the big challenges facing Africa. Instability and conflict were almost inevitable after independence came to a British colony with arbitrary boundaries which encircled antagonistic tribes and ethnic groups. Nigeria faces what has been called the resource curse—abundant oil which fueled a political spoils system and pervasive corruption. The country endured a bitter civil war and suffered under multiple military dictatorships, including one led by Buhari.
Click here to read more
SOURCE: #Forbes
#Buhari