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Reactions to Nigerian Current Events

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Analysis of Abubakar’s decision to dissolve the Nigerian cabinet. Also, reactions to Abubakar’s “crocodile tears” over Moshood Abiola’s death.

Guest:

  • Walter Carrington is the former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria between 1993-1997. He is now a resident fellow at the W.E.B. DuBois Institute for Afro-American Research at Harvard University.

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