By Wednesday afternoon at the White House, US reporters were pressing President Obama's Press Secretary Jay Carney on the issue of who he might propose for the office since traditionally an American has always occupied the position. As at press time, there was no clear candidate of the US government although media reports are mentioning the name of the current US Ambassador to the UN, Ms. Susan E. Rice.
Jay Carney simply dodged the question saying there are "no updates," as yet on the issue, even though as World Bank officials said on Thursday, the Americans have only one more day to decide
Besides, President Jonathan has also come under international pressure from some eminent Africans including Dr. Ali Mazrui who has sent a letter through the Nigerian Embassy here to convince the Nigerian president on the need to support Okonjo-Iweala's nomination. A source said the Embassy here has promptly forwarded the letter to Aso Rock, because according to the diplomatic source, "if a Nigerian gets the job, it will be a great honor for Nigeria."
The World Bank Board of Directors which include three African representatives will decide the next president of the bank by consensus, according to a release by the bank.
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