USA Africa Dialogue Series - The National Conference: Opportunity or distraction? A programme of action

In this incisive piece, Comrade Jaye Gaskia makes a compelling case for the National Conference. A must read for anyone who wants to understand what our attitude to the NC should be.

Let there be no doubts about it, all factions of the ruling class, including the APC will eventually take part in this National Conference, because they understand that no political space can be left uncontested. Part of our goal is to ensure that this time around when Nigeria is being discussed, unlike at all the previous times since the 1914 amalgamation, ordinary Nigerians will be part of this discussions, not just merely the objects of the discussions.

Read more...http://www.chidoonumah.com/2014/02/the-national-conference-opportunity-or.html#axzz2spNmxQZj