 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. |