itemprop=description content=The United States Consul-General in Nigeria, Will Stevens, has said military takeover cannot solve the problems facing African countries.
The United States Consul-General in Nigeria, Will Stevens, has said military takeover cannot solve the problems facing African countries.
The US envoy noted that Africa faces huge challenges, including climate change and food insecurity but warned that only democratic stability can help in resolving its problems. Mr Stevens said African leaders must embrace the tenets of democracy and uphold a peaceful transition of power. "Obasanjo served two terms and left power, he set the precedent in Nigeria of you serve and then you step aside for your successor.
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