In a vibrant discussion, Ore Ogunbiyi, a dual British-Nigerian journalist, shares her firsthand experience voting in Nigeria's presidential election, highlighting the youthful enthusiasm around candidate Peter Obi. Max Rodenbeck, The Economist’s Berlin bureau chief, analyzes Germany's significant shift in defense policy in response to the Ukraine crisis. The two guests explore the impact of these developments on global politics and the hopeful yet tumultuous atmosphere back in Nigeria, marking a critical moment for both nations.
Excitement still surrounds the spoiler candidate Peter Obi, whose down-to-earth ways appeal to a large constituency of fed-up youths. We look at the early returns. A year ago Olaf Scholz, Germany’s chancellor, announced a tremendous shift in defence policy and funding; we ask how far the warship has turned since then. And remembering Queen Elizabeth I’s favourite composer.