According to the statement: “As announced by WTO, the former Managing Director of the World Bank and South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee are the final two contestants left in the race.
“The winner should be announced in two to three weeks.
“That remains the correct position.
“Dr Okonjo-Iweala is appreciative and energised by the enthusiastic support of Nigerians.
“And she is urging all to keep praying until the final whistle.”
WTO had declared Okonjo-Iweala and South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee as the two candidates who scaled through to the final stage of nominations.
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