Aug 2, 2011

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Onubogu responds to Goodluck Jonathan's proposal of single-term Nigerian presidencies

Goodluck Jonathan has proposed limiting the Nigerian presidency to one, probably six-year, term in office to avoid pre- and post-poll violence. NED Program Officer for West Africa Oge Onubogu was among the experts asked to respond and offers her opinion on this proposal in Think Africa Press.

"The argument for this single-term proposal is that it will guarantee that once elected, individuals will stay focused on getting the job done, rather than working for political appeasement, in anticipation of the next election year. However, I must ask, what is the motivation for any politician in Nigeria today to perform within a single term when they will not have to convince voters about how well they have performed while in office?"

For Onubogu's full report as well as others visit Think Africa Press.