General Council Chair David Walker of New Zealand informed members on 20 May 2020 the appointment process for the next Director-General would formally commence on 8 June with nominations accepted from that date until 8 July.

The Chair will inform WTO members of nominations as soon as they are received. After 8 July, Chair Walker will issue to members a consolidated list of all candidates. Shortly after the nomination period has closed, candidates will be invited to meet with members at a special General Council meeting, present their views and take questions from the membership.

https://googleweblight.com/i?u=https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/dg_e/dg_selection_process_e.htm&hl=en-NG

So contrary to the impression created by Egypt, Nigeria's nominated candidate for WTO Director General post, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala won't be disqualified though her candidacy may cause some distortions in the usual Africa solidarity in things like this. There are suspicions that some developed countries may be behind Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala candidacy.

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