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Commentary on the Akinyemi Doctrine

“What is the limit to Nigeria’s demonstration of solidarity with other African countries, especially in the context of outright extra-regional aggression against the sovereignty, territorial integrity and security of such countries? Should there be a ‘prudent’limit to Nigeria’s solidarity in such circumstances? Should our solidarity with fellow OAU members be circumscribed by other considerations especially given a background of Nigeria’s recurrent assertions that Africa is the ‘centre-piece’ of its foreign policy?”