A MOVEMENT AIMED AT CHAMPIONING THE COURSE OF AFRICA
AFRICA FOR AFRICANS MOVEMENT: STATEMENT ON THE 18TH AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT.
The Africa For Africans Movement has observed in utter disappointment
the proceedings and outcome of the just-ended 18th African Union Summit.
The meeting which was convened from the 28th-31st of January and saw the
attendance of over 39 African Heads of states and representatives was meant
for our African leaders to afford the time to concur on a series of issues
confronting Africa in the light of economic, political and security
challenges. Aside other decisions reached, the summit failed badly in the
issue of pursuing security and justice for the African continent, especially
with regards to the Libyan issue that has
severely shaken the sense of security of all
African citizens.
We commend our leaders,
however, for the roles they are playing even in these, Africa's most
challenging times of moving towards the realization of the Pan-African
Dream.
However, as we have always taken keen interest in their various steps
to move Africa forward, we had high expectations that our leaders
would use such an occasion to condemn the apparent brutal and inhuman
assassination of one of Africa's greatest Pan-Africanist heroes
, Brother Colonel Muammar Al-Gaddafi, and also would have
called for an investigation into his purported death.
Indeed, the circumstances surrounding the mysterious brutal
assassination of Brother Gaddafi are not ones that inspire the African
continent towards greater good, and they must not be swept silently
under the carpet. This poses a great questions on the whole of the
African continent. Among these are, significantly, "Is Africa to be
nothing more than a haven for any nonsense of imperialism?" and "Do
our leaders work with a pan-African interest first?" and "What legacy
are our African leaders leaving to nourish the hope of tomorrow's
generations?". Without a doubt, these questions shake the integrity of
the whole of the African continent.
Brother Colonel Gaddafi played a pivotal role in the relevance of the
African Union, and saw to major developments on the African continent
while resisting apartheid and imperialism. Is this how he is to be
paid? The pain of his death continues to linger on in our minds and
will forever remain a great blow to our leaders and the African
continent as a whole. Keeping silent over his apparent brutal
assassination would only impair Africa's democratic and fundamental
growth in human rights.
The mark of African leadership must be that which speaks the truth,
respects the fundamental human rights of all people and does not fear
to point out where injustice has occurred. Silence and hypocrisy are
not befitting an African leader and Africa For Africans Movement does
not encourage hypocrisy in our African leaders. Silence over this
African Truth only puts our continent in danger, as it threatens our
African institutions and moral values and makes the continent a
laughing-stock for the imperialists.
It therefore came as no surprise to Africa For Africans movement when
Mr Ban Ki-moon took advantage of the silence of our African leaders on
the brutal assassination of Brother Gaddafi, became emboldened,
brushed the integrity of our leaders aside, and lectured them on why
they should help to impose the Western Sub-culture of tolerance of
homosexuality on Africans. Africa condemns the imperialistic attitude
of Mr Ban towards our continent on the issue of homosexuality. We have
our own destiny, and we can work out our own affairs.
The unwanted silence of our leaders is crippling Africa's democracy
and unnecessarily emboldening imperialism and corruption on the
continent. We therefore call upon our priceless African leaders to
stand up for OUR truth and speak for Africa. Our leaders should not
think we have placed Africa in their hands - no! - because Africa is
larger than their hands. We have rather merely engaged their hands in
hopes of constructing a brighter path for Africa.
We therefore call upon them to condemn, in the truth-speaking
African spirit, the inhuman and brutal assassination of Colonel
Gaddafi and to institute an investigation into his death. We also join
the masses in calling for a just trial for Saif Al-Islam Al-Gaddafi.
True African leaders do not preside over injustice. The instability on
the African land of Libya today - which puts the whole of the African
continent in a security threat - is no doubt as a result of looking
the other way in the face of gross injustice and disrespect for
fundamental human rights. The Africa for Africans Movement believes
one voice in our African matters will no doubt bolster trade and
various manifestations of cooperation among African nations.
We believe in Africa, and we believe in our African leaders. Today's
younger generation is watching them very closely. We have reposed much
confidence in them to carve a great path for a brighter Africa. We
therefore urge them not to condone the situation in Libya but to work
assiduously towards the stability and peace of the African continent.
PARAMZA HAMZA
(CHAIRMAN, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE)
IDRISS SAJJAD TOPPOH
(COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR)
AFRICA FOR AFRICANS MOVEMENT: STATEMENT ON THE 18TH AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT.
The Africa For Africans Movement has observed in utter disappointment
the proceedings and outcome of the just-ended 18th African Union Summit.
The meeting which was convened from the 28th-31st of January and saw the
attendance of over 39 African Heads of states and representatives was meant
for our African leaders to afford the time to concur on a series of issues
confronting Africa in the light of economic, political and security
challenges. Aside other decisions reached, the summit failed badly in the
issue of pursuing security and justice for the African continent, especially
with regards to the Libyan issue that has
severely shaken the sense of security of all
African citizens.
We commend our leaders,
however, for the roles they are playing even in these, Africa's most
challenging times of moving towards the realization of the Pan-African
Dream.
However, as we have always taken keen interest in their various steps
to move Africa forward, we had high expectations that our leaders
would use such an occasion to condemn the apparent brutal and inhuman
assassination of one of Africa's greatest Pan-Africanist heroes
, Brother Colonel Muammar Al-Gaddafi, and also would have
called for an investigation into his purported death.
Indeed, the circumstances surrounding the mysterious brutal
assassination of Brother Gaddafi are not ones that inspire the African
continent towards greater good, and they must not be swept silently
under the carpet. This poses a great questions on the whole of the
African continent. Among these are, significantly, "Is Africa to be
nothing more than a haven for any nonsense of imperialism?" and "Do
our leaders work with a pan-African interest first?" and "What legacy
are our African leaders leaving to nourish the hope of tomorrow's
generations?". Without a doubt, these questions shake the integrity of
the whole of the African continent.
Brother Colonel Gaddafi played a pivotal role in the relevance of the
African Union, and saw to major developments on the African continent
while resisting apartheid and imperialism. Is this how he is to be
paid? The pain of his death continues to linger on in our minds and
will forever remain a great blow to our leaders and the African
continent as a whole. Keeping silent over his apparent brutal
assassination would only impair Africa's democratic and fundamental
growth in human rights.
The mark of African leadership must be that which speaks the truth,
respects the fundamental human rights of all people and does not fear
to point out where injustice has occurred. Silence and hypocrisy are
not befitting an African leader and Africa For Africans Movement does
not encourage hypocrisy in our African leaders. Silence over this
African Truth only puts our continent in danger, as it threatens our
African institutions and moral values and makes the continent a
laughing-stock for the imperialists.
It therefore came as no surprise to Africa For Africans movement when
Mr Ban Ki-moon took advantage of the silence of our African leaders on
the brutal assassination of Brother Gaddafi, became emboldened,
brushed the integrity of our leaders aside, and lectured them on why
they should help to impose the Western Sub-culture of tolerance of
homosexuality on Africans. Africa condemns the imperialistic attitude
of Mr Ban towards our continent on the issue of homosexuality. We have
our own destiny, and we can work out our own affairs.
The unwanted silence of our leaders is crippling Africa's democracy
and unnecessarily emboldening imperialism and corruption on the
continent. We therefore call upon our priceless African leaders to
stand up for OUR truth and speak for Africa. Our leaders should not
think we have placed Africa in their hands - no! - because Africa is
larger than their hands. We have rather merely engaged their hands in
hopes of constructing a brighter path for Africa.
We therefore call upon them to condemn, in the truth-speaking
African spirit, the inhuman and brutal assassination of Colonel
Gaddafi and to institute an investigation into his death. We also join
the masses in calling for a just trial for Saif Al-Islam Al-Gaddafi.
True African leaders do not preside over injustice. The instability on
the African land of Libya today - which puts the whole of the African
continent in a security threat - is no doubt as a result of looking
the other way in the face of gross injustice and disrespect for
fundamental human rights. The Africa for Africans Movement believes
one voice in our African matters will no doubt bolster trade and
various manifestations of cooperation among African nations.
We believe in Africa, and we believe in our African leaders. Today's
younger generation is watching them very closely. We have reposed much
confidence in them to carve a great path for a brighter Africa. We
therefore urge them not to condone the situation in Libya but to work
assiduously towards the stability and peace of the African continent.
PARAMZA HAMZA
(CHAIRMAN, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE)
IDRISS SAJJAD TOPPOH
(COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR)
AFRICA FOR AFRICANS MOVEMENT: STATEMENT ON THE 18TH AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT.
The Africa For Africans Movement has observed in utter disappointment
the proceedings and outcome of the just-ended 18th African Union Summit.
The meeting which was convened from the 28th-31st of January and saw the
attendance of over 39 African Heads of states and representatives was meant
for our African leaders to afford the time to concur on a series of issues
confronting Africa in the light of economic, political and security
challenges. Aside other decisions reached, the summit failed badly in the
issue of pursuing security and justice for the African continent, especially
with regards to the Libyan issue that has
severely shaken the sense of security of all
African citizens.
We commend our leaders,
however, for the roles they are playing even in these, Africa's most
challenging times of moving towards the realization of the Pan-African
Dream.
However, as we have always taken keen interest in their various steps
to move Africa forward, we had high expectations that our leaders
would use such an occasion to condemn the apparent brutal and inhuman
assassination of one of Africa's greatest Pan-Africanist heroes
, Brother Colonel Muammar Al-Gaddafi, and also would have
called for an investigation into his purported death.
Indeed, the circumstances surrounding the mysterious brutal
assassination of Brother Gaddafi are not ones that inspire the African
continent towards greater good, and they must not be swept silently
under the carpet. This poses a great questions on the whole of the
African continent. Among these are, significantly, "Is Africa to be
nothing more than a haven for any nonsense of imperialism?" and "Do
our leaders work with a pan-African interest first?" and "What legacy
are our African leaders leaving to nourish the hope of tomorrow's
generations?". Without a doubt, these questions shake the integrity of
the whole of the African continent.
Brother Colonel Gaddafi played a pivotal role in the relevance of the
African Union, and saw to major developments on the African continent
while resisting apartheid and imperialism. Is this how he is to be
paid? The pain of his death continues to linger on in our minds and
will forever remain a great blow to our leaders and the African
continent as a whole. Keeping silent over his apparent brutal
assassination would only impair Africa's democratic and fundamental
growth in human rights.
The mark of African leadership must be that which speaks the truth,
respects the fundamental human rights of all people and does not fear
to point out where injustice has occurred. Silence and hypocrisy are
not befitting an African leader and Africa For Africans Movement does
not encourage hypocrisy in our African leaders. Silence over this
African Truth only puts our continent in danger, as it threatens our
African institutions and moral values and makes the continent a
laughing-stock for the imperialists.
It therefore came as no surprise to Africa For Africans movement when
Mr Ban Ki-moon took advantage of the silence of our African leaders on
the brutal assassination of Brother Gaddafi, became emboldened,
brushed the integrity of our leaders aside, and lectured them on why
they should help to impose the Western Sub-culture of tolerance of
homosexuality on Africans. Africa condemns the imperialistic attitude
of Mr Ban towards our continent on the issue of homosexuality. We have
our own destiny, and we can work out our own affairs.
The unwanted silence of our leaders is crippling Africa's democracy
and unnecessarily emboldening imperialism and corruption on the
continent. We therefore call upon our priceless African leaders to
stand up for OUR truth and speak for Africa. Our leaders should not
think we have placed Africa in their hands - no! - because Africa is
larger than their hands. We have rather merely engaged their hands in
hopes of constructing a brighter path for Africa.
We therefore call upon them to condemn, in the truth-speaking
African spirit, the inhuman and brutal assassination of Colonel
Gaddafi and to institute an investigation into his death. We also join
the masses in calling for a just trial for Saif Al-Islam Al-Gaddafi.
True African leaders do not preside over injustice. The instability on
the African land of Libya today - which puts the whole of the African
continent in a security threat - is no doubt as a result of looking
the other way in the face of gross injustice and disrespect for
fundamental human rights. The Africa for Africans Movement believes
one voice in our African matters will no doubt bolster trade and
various manifestations of cooperation among African nations.
We believe in Africa, and we believe in our African leaders. Today's
younger generation is watching them very closely. We have reposed much
confidence in them to carve a great path for a brighter Africa. We
therefore urge them not to condone the situation in Libya but to work
assiduously towards the stability and peace of the African continent.
PARAMZA HAMZA
(CHAIRMAN, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE)
IDRISS SAJJAD TOPPOH
(COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR)
AFRICA FOR AFRICANS MOVEMENT: STATEMENT ON THE 18TH AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT.
The Africa For Africans Movement has observed in utter disappointment
the proceedings and outcome of the just-ended 18th African Union Summit.
The meeting which was convened from the 28th-31st of January and saw the
attendance of over 39 African Heads of states and representatives was meant
for our African leaders to afford the time to concur on a series of issues
confronting Africa in the light of economic, political and security
challenges. Aside other decisions reached, the summit failed badly in the
issue of pursuing security and justice for the African continent, especially
with regards to the Libyan issue that has
severely shaken the sense of security of all
African citizens.
We commend our leaders,
however, for the roles they are playing even in these, Africa's most
challenging times of moving towards the realization of the Pan-African
Dream.
However, as we have always taken keen interest in their various steps
to move Africa forward, we had high expectations that our leaders
would use such an occasion to condemn the apparent brutal and inhuman
assassination of one of Africa's greatest Pan-Africanist heroes
, Brother Colonel Muammar Al-Gaddafi, and also would have
called for an investigation into his purported death.
Indeed, the circumstances surrounding the mysterious brutal
assassination of Brother Gaddafi are not ones that inspire the African
continent towards greater good, and they must not be swept silently
under the carpet. This poses a great questions on the whole of the
African continent. Among these are, significantly, "Is Africa to be
nothing more than a haven for any nonsense of imperialism?" and "Do
our leaders work with a pan-African interest first?" and "What legacy
are our African leaders leaving to nourish the hope of tomorrow's
generations?". Without a doubt, these questions shake the integrity of
the whole of the African continent.
Brother Colonel Gaddafi played a pivotal role in the relevance of the
African Union, and saw to major developments on the African continent
while resisting apartheid and imperialism. Is this how he is to be
paid? The pain of his death continues to linger on in our minds and
will forever remain a great blow to our leaders and the African
continent as a whole. Keeping silent over his apparent brutal
assassination would only impair Africa's democratic and fundamental
growth in human rights.
The mark of African leadership must be that which speaks the truth,
respects the fundamental human rights of all people and does not fear
to point out where injustice has occurred. Silence and hypocrisy are
not befitting an African leader and Africa For Africans Movement does
not encourage hypocrisy in our African leaders. Silence over this
African Truth only puts our continent in danger, as it threatens our
African institutions and moral values and makes the continent a
laughing-stock for the imperialists.
It therefore came as no surprise to Africa For Africans movement when
Mr Ban Ki-moon took advantage of the silence of our African leaders on
the brutal assassination of Brother Gaddafi, became emboldened,
brushed the integrity of our leaders aside, and lectured them on why
they should help to impose the Western Sub-culture of tolerance of
homosexuality on Africans. Africa condemns the imperialistic attitude
of Mr Ban towards our continent on the issue of homosexuality. We have
our own destiny, and we can work out our own affairs.
The unwanted silence of our leaders is crippling Africa's democracy
and unnecessarily emboldening imperialism and corruption on the
continent. We therefore call upon our priceless African leaders to
stand up for OUR truth and speak for Africa. Our leaders should not
think we have placed Africa in their hands - no! - because Africa is
larger than their hands. We have rather merely engaged their hands in
hopes of constructing a brighter path for Africa.
We therefore call upon them to condemn, in the truth-speaking
African spirit, the inhuman and brutal assassination of Colonel
Gaddafi and to institute an investigation into his death. We also join
the masses in calling for a just trial for Saif Al-Islam Al-Gaddafi.
True African leaders do not preside over injustice. The instability on
the African land of Libya today - which puts the whole of the African
continent in a security threat - is no doubt as a result of looking
the other way in the face of gross injustice and disrespect for
fundamental human rights. The Africa for Africans Movement believes
one voice in our African matters will no doubt bolster trade and
various manifestations of cooperation among African nations.
We believe in Africa, and we believe in our African leaders. Today's
younger generation is watching them very closely. We have reposed much
confidence in them to carve a great path for a brighter Africa. We
therefore urge them not to condone the situation in Libya but to work
assiduously towards the stability and peace of the African continent.
PARAMZA HAMZA
(CHAIRMAN, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE)
IDRISS SAJJAD TOPPOH
(COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR)