Imperialists’ imprint on African countries
SIR: Western ideology and influence has done nothing but enrich African politicians and elites, yet the general populace are impoverished and oppressed. Education, religion and politics which spear-headed, speeded up development, civilization and technological advancements in the West turned out to be a curse, scam and sort of harbinger of poverty in many African countries. Isolating the separate struggles in countries like Niger, Togo, Guinea, Sudan, Mali, South Africa, Angola, Burkina Faso and Liberia narrate stories of third world countries who take one step forward and two steps backwards.
Banditry, kidnapping, terrorism even insurgency has persisted in Nigeria due to socio-economic grievances. Ethnic and religious tensions contribute to violence as Christians/Muslims vie for power, resources or autonomy. A songwriter once said; “mushroom mentality is the problem killing Nigeria. It is the cause of tribal wars, it goes with the entitlement of born-to-rule and born-to-serve.”
The bane of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping in Nigeria are Islamic fundamentalists. We can link them to ISIS, ISWAP, Al-Qaeda, Islamic network, Fulani herdsmen and Islamic terrorists. Nigeria was a British colony (1882-1960) and they cooperated with the Fulani who came through the desert in 18th century. The two imperialists worked together for a common purpose and interests in Nigeria. We may be ignorant of sponsors of terror in the 21st century but it was clear to America and other powerful nations that Muammar Gaddafi, Saddam Hussein and Osama Bin Laden sponsored terrorism in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s through rebels, anti-imperial groups, guerrillas and Al-Qaeda network. In 1980, President Ronald Reagan ended the cold war.
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We may not believe every imagination or what the mind conjures, yet the situation of things in Nigeria portends danger, destruction and disaster. As we stand and gaze with our eyes fixed upon the farther shore, there’s no towering height nor glimmer of light coming from Africa. Political leaders do well to protect themselves and their loot (spoils). What then can save African countries if not an imminent shake-up and turnaround? Voters often put their lives at risk in the face of the police, army and other security apparatuses trying to choose who will lead them while the incumbent takes a frustrating decision for re-election and continuity affecting results and outcome of every election.
Decolonizing Africa in the 21st century is a multifaceted endeavor that requires concerted efforts at political, economic, cultural, and environmental levels. It involves reclaiming identity, sovereignty, and agency in the face of historical injustices and contemporary challenges. Democratic elections in almost all the African countries are shams, plunging the citizenry in shambles. By addressing leadership challenges, Africa can forge a path towards true independence, prosperity, and dignity for its people.
•Obiotika Wilfred Toochukwu Awka
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