Nigeria’s former External Affairs Minister and Professor of political science, Bolaji Akinyemi, has said that Coups are motivated by bad governance. Prof Bolaji Akinyemi stated this during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on the backdrop of the ongoing military takeover in Niger Republic.
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There Is An Urgent Need For African Union To Restructure
Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, the former Nigerian Minister for Foreign Affairs, has said that there is a need for the African Union to be restructured so as to bring about a united front and a strong representation of the continent to the rest of the world.
Continue reading “There Is An Urgent Need For African Union To Restructure”Tinubu’s France Trip Good For Nigeria, Africa
Reactions have continued to trail the first international engagement of President Bola Tinubu since his inauguration on May 29, 2023. The President is presently in Paris, France, where, along with other world leaders, attending a high level Summit for New Global Financing Pact.
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Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, the former Minister for Foreign Affairs, has said that the Bretton Woods Institutions need to be restructured and reformed, in order to bring in a new school of thought in response to the new issues in the world.
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Former Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, has said that Nigeria and Rotary International must be prepared with the changes in the World Order. He said with the current wars in different parts of the world, it was an indication of changes in the old World Order.
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Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof Bolaji Akinyemi, has said Nigeria might be caught in the crossfire of allegiance between the United States and China during the drive for a New World Order.
Continue reading “Struggle among superpowers will affect Nigeria”Why Biden didn’t pardon Trump
A former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, on Thursday, explained why the United States President, Joe Biden, did not pardon his predecessor, Donald Trump, in the latter’s ongoing trials in court.
Continue reading “Why Biden didn’t pardon Trump”‘You’re part of the problem’ — Bolaji Akinyemi tackles Obasanjo after Obi endorsement
Akinyemi, a professor of political science, said the former president is “part of the foundation of the problems” bedeviling the country, adding that Obasanjo should have stayed away from politics at end of his term as president.
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Nigeria’s former Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, has recalled how the recommendations contained in the report of the 2014 National Conference were not implemented when submitted by the committee.
Continue reading “How Jonathan didn’t sign Confab report”Reject errant politicians, former minister urges electorate
Nigeria’s former Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, on Friday called on Nigerians not to trust politicians who contributed to the nation’s current challenges and had continued to position themselves for elections or re-elections in 2023.
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