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VOTE FOR MUSHIKIWAMBO FOR FRANCOPHONE SECRETARY GENERAL

VOTE FOR LOUISE MUSHIKIWABO! Dear @LMushikiwabo OUR SUPPORT IS WITH YOU &RWANDA My intelligence indicates that more than 80% of member countries of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (@OIFrancophonie) support the re-election of Mrs. Louise Mushikiwabo. Her candidacy has credibility because it is built on a serious, ambitious and constructive programme for the future of the OIF, rather than hatred, personal rivalry or political hostility. Unfortunately, one of Africa’s greatest weaknesses remains CHEAP POLITICAL RIVALRY. Instead of promoting African solidarity, we sometimes expend enormous resources fighting fellow Africans. There are allegations of lavish campaign spending and attempts to undermine the reputation of another African candidate. Such conduct does Africa no credit. As the OIF Summit approaches in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, the reported support for Mrs. Mushikiwabo reflects recognition of the structural reforms she has championed and her efforts to bring the organisation closer to French-speaking communities across the world. I FULLY SUPPORT HER RE-ELECTION. I am equally concerned by reports of threats from the DRC to withdraw from the OIF should its preferred candidate fail. If such threats are being made, they represent an unfortunate approach to African diplomacy. Membership of an international organisation should never become a weapon of political blackmail. Africa must learn to compete through ideas, programmes, credibility and achievement, not intimidation, hostility and division. What a disgrace when Africans deliberately inflict political injuries on fellow Africans! AFRICANS MUST STOP FIGHTING AFRICANS. The future of our continent demands maturity, unity, mutual respect and responsible leadership. PAN AFRICAN FORUM LTD & ASSOCIATES @adoniaayebare @SingoeiAKorir @norbertmao @SonkoOfficiel