Presidential politics in Nigeria
The BBC reports on another bit of the politics leading up to the presidential election in 2007.General Babangida is a man to know and be reckoned with in Nigerian politics. The speculated support Babangida gave to Obasanjo probably amounted to millions of dollars.
One of the things I'd want my students to do with this article is identify the sources used by the BBC reporter and evaluate them.
Nigeria agents in corruption raid
"Nigerian anti-corruption officers have raided three companies belonging to Mike Adenuga, one of the country's most prominent entrepreneurs.
"He is also a close business associate of ex-military ruler Ibrahim Babangida [at left], who this week announced his decision to stand in next year's elections.
"If Mr Babangida is implicated in any probes it may bar him from standing...
"Last week, Mr Babangida's son Mohammed - who owns shares in Globacom - was arrested, quizzed and released by EFCC officials.
"Analysts say these are part of efforts to stop him from running for the presidency next year...
"There has been speculation that Mr Babangida gave financial support to Mr Obasanjo's 1999 election campaign, in return for a promise that he would become the president's chosen successor.
"Mr Obasanjo has however denied favouring any particular successor to the presidency.
"But the BBC's Mannir Dan Ali says Mr Obasanjo is said to be unhappy with Mr Babangida for backing politicians in May who blocked a constitutional amendment to allow presidents to run for a third term in office...
"Our correspondent say Mr Babangida has frequently been accused of corruption but no evidence has ever been produced to back up the claims.
"Mr Babangida governed Nigeria for eight years until 1993.
"He was toppled from power by mass protests after he annulled elections that were widely seen as having been won by a businessman, Moshood Abiola."
You might also want to check out the BBC's Q&A: Nigeria's political future from May '05
and
the profile of Babangida at OnlineNigeria
posted by Ken Wedding @ 11:36 AM
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