Fani-Kayode reacts as United States rejects Okonjo-Iweala's appointment as DG WTO | READ DETAILS
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Oct 29, 2020
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to the US opposition to the appointment of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO.
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Recall that although the organisation had decided that Okonjo-Iweala should be the next DG after she secured wide cross-regional backing, United States of America on Wednesday rejected the appointment.
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America had explained its endorsement of Yoo to lead the body handling global trade.
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Office of the US Trade Representative, in a statement, said the organisation "must be led by someone with real, hands-on experience in the field".
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But reacting, Fani-Kayode in a tweet on Friday said, "I love @realDonaldTrump & I want him to win on Nov. 3rd. I believe he is the best for America & the world & that he is the only one that is capable of standing up to China.
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"I do not however believe that he is infallible & his decision to block @NOIweala as DG of WTO proves that.
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"This extraordinary lady is by far the best candidate, her integrity is unimpeachable & her ability is unquestionable. Opposing her has upset millions of Trump-lovers in Nigeria & Africa & hundreds of thousands of Nigerian/Americans in the U.S. itself. I hope he reconsiders."
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