But critics believe Mr.Yar'Adua has moved too slowly on reforms and that key changes are not expected before the 2011 elections.
VOA : standard.2009.08.22
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But MEND has been severely weakened since dozens of its field commanders and thousands of gunmen accepted President Yar'Adua's amnesty offer and disarmed.
VOA : standard.2009.12.21
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But the process has been stalled by Mr.Yar'Adua's absence from Nigeria in the past few weeks.