On the minds of many Africans these questions could be probing: Can Africa actually get out of its leadership troubles that often lead to squabbles, violent struggles and coup d'tat? Can the meeting going on at the Aso Rock Villa - Abuja, Nigeria bring peace to Guinea today? When shall we witness true Democratic Transition? Well, time shall tell. But I think our developed country leaders owe us some leadership counsel; if possible they should take a harder stance towards political corruption and power tussle which often result in the death of innocent souls.
The local media this morning had reported how the former leader of the crisis ridden Guinea flew into Nigeria for the ECOWAS Leaders meeting at the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory (FCT _Abuja) in bounded head, a development that has been attributed to the torture he suffered in the hand of the Military - Junta. It's amazing that many Africans have come to condone the culture of indifference, especially when the beneficiary is not the victim. Yet, the same cries woe, when the opposite is the case, and calls unruly behavior barbaric and injustice.
The time has indeed come for Africans to voice out what is morally wrong with brute force and leadership tussle, and to loath injustice in its entity, if we must have lasting peace throughout the continent. And if possible stick our necks to it or make some sacrifices to enthrone eternal peace, so that those evils genus would be deterred. Otherwise our silence and non-challance will continue be capitalized by those sadists who see nothing wrong with brute force and corruption be it power, finance, material or otherwise.
Meanwhile, ECOWAS Leaders should be bold enough to tell Capt Camara what he has done wrong and to quit the stage without any further delay, unless we want to continue with our old tradition of talk, talk, without walking or acting the talks. Guinea, Congo, Somalia and every other part of Africa deserve peace and the people of Africa are entitle a peaceful life and democratic governance.
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