Timi Frank Warns Against Africa-France Agreements

Timi Frank, a former deputy national public secretary of the Progressive Congress, warned African leaders against entering agreements with France that could undermine the interests of ordinary citizens. His statement, released on Friday, followed discussions at the Africa-France Partnership for Innovation and Growth Summit, attended by French President Emmanuel Macron and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in Nairobi, Kenya.

Frank expressed concerns that agreements reached at the summit may not deliver meaningful benefits to ordinary Africans, citing recent reductions in French influence in Burkina Faso and Mali. He argued that African countries should carefully assess foreign partnerships to protect their sovereignty and long-term interests.

Frank accused France of maintaining economic arrangements that keep African nations dependent on Paris, suggesting that such partnerships often serve the interests of leaders rather than the people. He urged African youth to engage with their leaders to reject agreements that could mortgage their countries' futures for selfish gains.