Nigeria and Britain in Fight Over Cooperation

Increasing controversy is occurring between Britain and Nigeria over efforts by the British to obtain assistance from Nigeria with respect to proceedings pending in England over assets allegedly looted by Nigerian politicians. In the case involving the former Nigerian governor of the state of Delta, James Ibori, the two governments are increasingly venting their frustrations in the media. The Nigerian Attorney General, Michael Aondoakaa, has complained of procedural problems in a U.K. request for help in the Ibori case. However, British officials say the request was made in the customary way...[more]