Nigeria and France alliance: Atiku’s aide advises Tinubu’s govt to be cautious

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  • Phrank Shaibu, ex-VP Atiku Abubakar’s aide, has cautioned the Tinubu administration to exercise caution in its dealings with France
  • Shaibu’s warning comes as France’s influence in the region wanes, with countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad, and Niger rejecting French dominance
  • He advised that Nigeria must prioritise its sovereignty and regional leadership aspirations, scrutinising any alliance with France through the lens of national interest

Phrank Shaibu warned the Tinubu administration to tread carefully in its dealings with France.
Photo credits: Phrank Shaibu, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed TinubuSource: FacebookFrance’s waning influence in West AfricaFrance and Nigeria: A new alliance?Tread carefully, Shaibu advises Tinubu’s govt”The Tinubu administration must tread carefully. Nigeria cannot afford to become a stepping stone for Frances resurgence in West Africa, nor can it allow itself to be manipulated into a subservient role in a relationship historically marked by exploitation. The romance with France must be approached with vigilance and an unwavering commitment to Nigerias 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 Nigerias interests or if it will reduce the nation to yet another pawn in France’s relentless quest for dominance in Africa.”Read more about Nigeria-France relations

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