Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Nigerian candidate to lead the World Trade Organisation, has confirmed that she holds an American passport. Photo: Reuters
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s US passport will not help her chances in WTO leadership race, Chinese trade experts say
- Nigerian candidate is running on a ticket to reform the World Trade Organisation, but confirmation that she holds a US passport may not endear her to some members
- With geopolitical tensions running high, candidates are keen not to seem too close to the United States, for fear of alienating other countries
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Nigerian candidate to lead the World Trade Organisation, has confirmed that she holds an American passport. Photo: Reuters