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Power problem for Yar'Adua
09/12/2007 21:48 - (SA)
Lagos - Umaru Yar'Adua has been in charge of Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation and biggest oil producer, for six months and is already struggling against endemic corruption and political infighting.
Most observers agree that Yar'Adua, a Muslim from northern Nigeria, is well-intentioned and more sincere than his predecessor, military man Olusegun Obasanjo. They also agree that he lacks the clout and decisiveness of Obasanjo.
Yar'Adua has pledged to turn round Nigeria's economy, to quell unrest that has slashed oil production in the Niger Delta, to restore law and order and crack down on omnipresent corruption.
The new administration us also trying to dismantle the system it inherited from Obasanjo.
Power and water remain in short supply
It annulled his selling of state assets to cronies and booted out once untouchable officials, such as former House of Representatives speaker Patricia Etteh after a corruption scandal.
The opposition and analysts say it has performed less well on security, economy and social infrastructure. Power and clean water remain in short supply and armed robberies are on the increase.
While most observers agree Yar'Adua has done more in six months to calm the Niger Delta than Obasanjo ever did, attacks on oil and government targets continue.
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