Nigerian anti-corruption authorities are investigating whether opposition politicians have been bribed to allow the country's President to contest a third term in office. Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo is supposed to step down from office next year, but a campaign to allow him a third term threatens to destabilise Africa's most populous country.
That's the African pattern. There's always some reason why they should stay in office until they're carried out feet first, one way or the other. | Anti-fraud officials are investigating whether opponents of allowing him another term have been paid to vote yes when the issue comes before the Senate in a few days. Mr Obasanjo has portrayed himself as an African statesman during his time in office. He has also conducted a prominent anti-corruption campaign. Critics say his push for another term has tainted his democratic image, while the United States and Britain are opposing the proposal. |