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Hope for change in Nigeria

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The Wire’s Kayla Dickeson speaks to Head of Politics and International Studies at Adelaide University, Felix Patrikeef, about whether the country can expect real change with the “converted democrat” Buhari, and what the future holds for Boko Haram, corruption and the nation’s economy.

Nigerians have elected former leader Muhammadu Buhari as their new president. Formerly a military dictator – he ruled the country from 1983 to 1985 – before being deposed in a military coup. After 16 years of the People’s Democratic Party in power, Nigerians desired change. Dissatisfied with the leadership of Goodluck Johnathan, the public were frustrated with his management of the Boko Haram insurgency, political corruption and an economy plagued with endemic poverty.

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Thursday, April 2 2015

Produced By Kayla Dickeson

Featured in storyFelix Patrikeef, Head of Politics and International Studies at Adelaide University

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Hope for change in Nigeria

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