Big Battles Await President Buhari in Corruption Fight

In Africa, as in many parts of the world, newly-elected governments routinely make promises. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is no different. In his inauguration speech he promised to rule in accordance to the constitution, to secure the country, to build the economy and to fight corruption. On December 31, 1983, the democratically-elected government of Nigeria was overthrown in a military coup by the country's army. Politicians accused of misuse of positions According to...

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