19/01/2023
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-64309020?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=news_tab
An interesting article - especially as mediation is increasingly becoming the preferred method of resolving disputes and conflict in the UK. As our beloved late queen reminded us - recollections and perspectives of situations can differ. To have the opportunity to discuss issues openly with a third party can resolve conflict and repair relationships.
“Growing up, I watched my father mediate over family issues in his role as the first son of his late father, who had three wives and more than 20 children.
In more recent years when my father became the oldest member and therefore head of the entire Nwaubani clan, I have watched his role of mediator expand to cover more families, in disputes from those between siblings or cousins, to couples or in-laws.
By the time each party has said their say to their fill, it often becomes clear that recollections really can vary, as well as perspectives and interpretations.
You could go into one of these meetings convinced that a woman is a selfish spendthrift, and come out convinced instead that her husband is a tight-fisted tyrant.
Even if a resolution satisfactory to both parties is not reached, everyone at least goes away fully aware of the intricacies of the issue - and not from a third party, like the media.
Perhaps this kind of African family meeting could help the British monarchy at this difficult time?”
Nigerians are fascinated by the latest revelations from the Sussexes, especially Prince Harry's encounter with a leopard.
