Phrank Shaibu, Special Assistant on Public Communication to Atiku Abubakar, has called on the federal government to scrutinise its romance with France.
France has found itself in the throes of a diplomatic crisis
in Africa, particularly in West Africa, where it has, for decades, maintained a
stranglehold on its former colonies.
Shaubu in a statement issued Thursday noted that the romance
with France must be approached with vigilance and an unwavering commitment to
Nigeria’s sovereignty, dignity, and leadership in Africa.
He said: “While the motivations behind this newfound partnership remain speculative, one thing is clear: France’s interest in Nigeria is not altruistic. It is rooted in self-preservation and the desperate attempt to maintain a foothold in a region that has increasingly grown hostile to its machinations.
“For Nigeria, the stakes are high. Any alliance with France
must be scrutinized through the lens of national interest and historical
experience.”
Phrank noted that the administration of President Bola
Tinubu must tread carefully, adding that Nigeria cannot afford to become a
stepping stone for France’s resurgence in West Africa, nor can it allow itself
to be manipulated into a subservient role in a relationship historically marked
by exploitation.
He added: “The romance with France must be approached with
vigilance and an unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s sovereignty, dignity, and
leadership in Africa.
“The question, therefore, is not just where this alliance is
heading, but whether it is worth the price Nigeria may have to pay. Only time
will tell if this partnership will serve Nigeria’s interests or if it will reduce
the nation to yet another pawn in France’s relentless quest for dominance in
Africa.”
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