With
respect to my previous post about the Nigerian president’s visit to the United States and
his meeting with Barack Obama, an article on CNN Politics last night caught my
attention and I am going to share some of the twists with you here on my
blog.
The article Titled ‘Obama looks to new Nigerian partner in Boko Haram fight’, starts thus;
The article Titled ‘Obama looks to new Nigerian partner in Boko Haram fight’, starts thus;
“Washington (CNN) President
Barack Obama will welcome Nigeria's new president to the White House Monday in
an effort to bolster the fight against Boko Haram and begin a new chapter with
Africa's most populous country.The United States is eager to boost its ties
with Nigeria now that the former president, Goodluck Jonathan, who was often a
source of frustration for Washington, has left office….”
I’ll pause here to review some details;
"…in an effort to bolster
the fight against Boko Haram and begin a new chapter with Africa's most
populous country."
It doesn’t come as a surprise to me, the new “chapter” which will involve a direct involvement in Nigeria’s military and security affairs..."Do I smell the military base i talked about?" If so, could it benefit us and guarantee Nigerian citizens safety? Maybe I’ll ask Iraq, Afghanistan and other's in the list.
“…Goodluck Jonathan, who was
often a source of frustration for Washington…”
Of
cause this line was also tweeted by @APCNigeria in their official handle, "as expected". I ask,
What are the oyibo insinuating? I was not a big fan of the GEJ led administration which is infamous for his characteristic indolence, but if there is
anything I cannot forget about the former president, it is this, he refused to
bow down to America, thus America denied him support.
First and evidently, in Obama’s two visits to Africa, ‘Africa’s Most Populous country’ and no.1 economy was omitted.
Secondly when Goodluck Ebele Jonathan approached the United States for Arms trade, he was turned down by not only the US, but also it's allies. This prompted Goodluck and his administration to secretly opt for illegal arms deals abroad. A move which the western allies tried to sabotage. This deals yielded an early and significant success in pushing the insurgents back and halting their attacks, prior to the ploy by western allies that intercepted further deals.
The third reason why America considered GEJ’s administration frustrating is simple. He fraternized with one of America's political opponents Russia. GEJ signed a multi billion dollar Nuclear power plant deal with Rosatom Corporation, a Russian government run company nuclear company, in his bid to conquer electricity challenges in the country.
continuing;
First and evidently, in Obama’s two visits to Africa, ‘Africa’s Most Populous country’ and no.1 economy was omitted.
Secondly when Goodluck Ebele Jonathan approached the United States for Arms trade, he was turned down by not only the US, but also it's allies. This prompted Goodluck and his administration to secretly opt for illegal arms deals abroad. A move which the western allies tried to sabotage. This deals yielded an early and significant success in pushing the insurgents back and halting their attacks, prior to the ploy by western allies that intercepted further deals.
The third reason why America considered GEJ’s administration frustrating is simple. He fraternized with one of America's political opponents Russia. GEJ signed a multi billion dollar Nuclear power plant deal with Rosatom Corporation, a Russian government run company nuclear company, in his bid to conquer electricity challenges in the country.
continuing;
"Buhari, a devout Muslim in a country where a majority of residents are Muslim, said during his election that he'd fight aggressively against radical Islam and promised to ramp up the fight against Boko Haram…”
The reporter isn’t Mr Obama, but if he was, I’ll say he is trying to paint Nigeria as an Islamic nation, so he can easily convince the Americans that he is only trying to save a group of Muslims from themselves if he eventually invades Nigeria; typical American technique in her Global Policing ideology. Since the writer isn’t Obama I can’t blame him for this blunder. What I can blame him for however is, not categorizing Nigeria as a country with predominantly Muslim North and Christian south as is generally referred to world through.
"President Obama looks
forward to discussing with President Buhari our many ‘shared priorities’
including US.-Nigeria cooperation to advance a holistic, regional approach to
combating Boko Haram," the White House said in a statement.
‘Shared Priority’, office romance? ok o. the lines above simply brings back my thoughts that US might want to employ the 'divide and rule' strategy to control Nigeria, to control the ‘Region’. No? Now check out the statement below;
Activists are hoping that the United States can assist Nigeria in halting Boko Haram's growth, especially by focusing on strengthening the country's military.
hmmm....
According to Omolola Adele-Oso, executive director and co-founder of Act For Accountability, a D.C.-based African government watchdog organization,
According to Omolola Adele-Oso, executive director and co-founder of Act For Accountability, a D.C.-based African government watchdog organization,
"The largest help the U.S.
could give comes with intelligence -- helping Nigeria develop and monitor and
track our security issues, and develop a better understanding of what it means
to control our border,"
America understands propaganda more than anyone, so I need-not say more. All I see is help, help, help, help the Nigerian military.
One lovely part that appeals to my little brain in this article is this next one:
"While Nigeria would be
wise to strengthen its relationship with the United States, ultimately the
solutions to the country's problems -- including divisions -- will have to be
solved internally, said Tukufu Zuberi, a professor at the Center for Africana
Studies at the University of Pennsylvania."The solution to that can't come
from Obama. It has to be a Nigerian solution," he said. "There's not
much France can do or the U.S. can do in order to provide a national
consciousness and unity in Nigeria."
I
wouldn’t agree more. Why does the US need to nose into affairs we can tackle
within ourselves? Poor Africans. Do they think we can’t solve our own problems?
Well we can’t blame them for thinking so, can I? Although organization and
coordination are not a black man’s thing, i'm sorry. I still believe the best way to solve
family problems is, taking them back home.
Having recently won Nigeria's
first credible elections, Buhari enjoys the most respected status
internationally of any of his predecessors.
An election conducted by an administration perceived to be a source of frustrations to the man at the Whitehouse. Ironic
The United States, for now, has praised the democratic moment in Nigeria and both Jonathan and Buhari for a peaceful transition of power.The United States Itself helped to some extent in this process. The U.S., the United Kingdom and others in the international community warned those considering disrupting the elections that there would be serious consequences.
This is clearly laughable. I don’t think the United State's input would have stopped GEJ from playing 'Laurent Gbagbo'. This is Africa.
That is the much I will like to take from this article. Today is Monday, lets watch the news unfold, and hope our honorable President keeps our best interests as a Nation at heart always.
That is the much I will like to take from this article. Today is Monday, lets watch the news unfold, and hope our honorable President keeps our best interests as a Nation at heart always.
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