US spy chief warns of crisis in Nigeria reported by Agency Reporter

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Published: Wednesday, 28 Feb 2007


Summary

Mike McConnell of the United States made a global warning due to the political
instability in Nigeria. He claims that President Olusegun Obasanjo is influencing the political
pocess in Nigeria with his position. According to Agency's report; " President Olusegun Obasanjo is manipulating the political process ahead of April elections".

According to the report; the dispute between President Olusegun Obasanjo and his Vice Atiku
Abubakar might be inconnection with the Vice's refusal of the ammendment that will extend President Obasanjo's presidential tenure.


My View:

There are several consequences and implications unknown to many Nigerians and politians
over the political instability in Nigeria. One of which is the global warning as announced by Mike
McConnell. As the 'Gaint of Africa', this warning will not only draw the attention of Nigeria to the rest of the World, it will also tarnish our image.

There have been several crisises recently in Nigeria, such as the Niger-Delta crisis and political
crisis in Ibadan and some other places to add to this, those responsible for solving these crisis
are engaged in political dispute too.


Positive/Negative Impact:

Nigeria might loose her good global image and all benefits enjoyed from foreign countries.


Solution:

The dispute between President and his Vice should be settled soon, so as to avoid any form of
interference from countirs like America as-in the Iraqi case.