Africa: The Road Not Taken

The 60’s and 70’s opened a diverse road to an emerging world major power. The continent of Africa had the best prospects of becoming a great global influence. Immediately the transfer of power was done from the colonial masters to the indigenous political elites, the newest forms of woes and throes had their foundations in class struggle, greed, corruption, irresponsible leadership, docile followership and myopic plans with strategies. Succinctly, Africa’s present morass and quagmire has been planted long before now in conjunction with foreign powers with their nefarious whims and caprices.

The youths who are to be the future of the continent have been dragged and co-opted into the circle of corrupt practices. It should be noted this day and always that the only future the continent has lies in the hands, shoulders and brains of the de-tribalised and ethnically unconscious youths. A united front must from now, as a matter of urgent necessity, be sought and established for the virile future we all clamour for.