26th February, 2015
General Muhammadu Buhari, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate is expected to speak on the election postponement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), insecurity in the Northeast and the future of democracy at Chatham House, United Kingdom.
In an overview by Chatham House, it stated that 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.
It noted that, 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 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 event will be live streamed at 10:00 GMT today.
Questions can be sent to Buhari, others by using #CHAfrica on Twitter. A selection will be put to him during the event.
To livestream the event follow this link: http://www.chathamhouse.org/event/prospects-democratic-consolidation-africa-nigerias-transition