A French economist by name Tiécoro Diakite, who is originally from Mali, has warned Pres. Buhari in an open letter to beware of the French President as the real goals and objectives of France in Africa
is rooted in neo-colonalism and greed. He accused Holland of being a hyprocrite who backs the wicked
deeds of corrupt African leaders as long as they suit his interest.
Diakite holds a Ph.D. in Development
Economics and says that when the French say they support Nigeria in the
war against corruption, they probably mean the exact opposite.
The full text of Diakite’s letter is
translated from French below:
“Dear Mr. President!
The majority of Africans greeted your
election to the Supreme post of Nigeria.
The Federation of Nigeria, the largest truly independent African country is the
matter of pride and dignity of African people. Your predecessor had relegated Nigeria
to the level of Francophone African countries under neo-colonialist French rule with such domination tools as the French army and the CFA franc
[currency used in Africa guaranteed by the
French treasury].
After more than fifty years of formal
independence, Francophone Africa remained under French rule. Except for the
reigns of [Guinean] President Sekou Toure, [Malian president] Modibo Keita and
[the president of Burkina
Faso]Thomas Sankar, Francophone Africa has
seen only “virtual independence.”
The Federation of Nigeria which fought to
preserve its territorial integrity and its position vis-à-vis sovereignty of
the colonial powers, must avoid any allegiance to France,
which has tried once to destroy its unity by supporting the secession of Biafra. Nigerians should bear in mind the detrimental
policy that France
pursues in the Sub-Saharan Africa.
In the war against Boko
Haram, France is
positioned as saviour of Nigeria
and its neighbours by inviting you and its
neo-colonialist lackeys to the meeting in Paris.
Why in Paris?
Why not in Africa? France despises the African people
and supports the corrupt presidents and stateless persons. Its military
intervention in Mali which France seems to be proud of, has served and
serves only its neo-colonial interests (uranium in Niger, protecting French
nationals).
Accordingly, you should not be fooled, when France
manifests its concern in the fight against Boko Haram.
The French intervention in Mali is
becoming a nightmare for the country. Given the actions of France in this political and military crisis [in
Mali],
peace is not forthcoming in this country.
France’s intervention in the Nigerian will bring nothing positive in that
country, on the contrary, it will only serve to stir up hatred between ethnic
groups in Nigeria.
Divide and conquer has always been the policy of France
in Africa.
France has
not enough military power to be able to provide the sustainable resolution of
the armed conflict.
The only thing France
is good at is adding fuel to the fire as seen in Syria and as we have seen in the
Western-Iranian negotiations. The Nigerian and African people ask you not to
get involved in the French political game that will only tarnish your
presidential image and the patriotic feelings which the Nigerian people
credited to you.
Yours sincerely,
Tiécoro Diakite.
Source: TrentOnline
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