African Development Bank re-elects Adesina for five-year term
Akinwumi Adesina has had a tumultuous three months with the US saying the bank’s ethics and governance framework must be updated
27 August 2020 - 17:52
Abidjan — African Development Bank (AfDB) president Akinwumi Adesina has been re-elected for another five-year term following a tumultuous three months that divided shareholders.
He received 100% support, the Ivory Coast-based lender said in an e-mailed statement on Thursday. “As shareholders, we strongly support the bank and will give him all the necessary support to carry forward and implement his compelling vision for the bank.”..
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