WTO: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks On US Opposition Of Her Emergence As DG

The Former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has spoken regarding her probable emergence as the director general of world trade organisation (WTO).

Ekohotblog had reported how the Former Minister of Finance took an important step towards the actualisation of her goal after polling 104 votes from 164 member countries to defeat her opponent, South Korea’s trade minister, Yoo Myung-hee.

But the bright prospect of her eventual emergence became bleak following the refusal of the United States to support her candidacy.

But reacting to the development, Okonjo-Iweala said she was positive that victory would be hers despite the obstacles.

she added that she was humbled to be declared the candidate with the largest votes amongst the 164 member states of the 25-year-old global trade organization.

She said she remains optimistic about becoming the first African and first female director-general of the World Trade Organization despite United States opposition to her candidacy.

“Happy for the success & continued progress of our @wto DG bid.

“Very humbled to be declared the candidate with the largest, broadest support among members & most likely to attract consensus.

“We move on to the next step on Nov 9, despite hiccups. We’re keeping the positivity going,” she said.