Dr. Speciosa Kazibwe's Thoughts
Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is on her way out of the AU Commission. We
shall definitely remember her for the mandate poorly executed. Either she never
lived to appreciate how significantly important and strategic her office was or
she simply did not care about Africa and Africans. But hey here is one of the
top contenders. Dr. Speciosa Kazibwe from Uganda (I have not forgotten she went
to Harvard, but thanks to her for reminding us). I really do not mind that in
one of the interviews she is quoted to have said "I am a Pan-African."
Whatever that means, it does not really matter. But let us go this way. On the
role of the AU chairperson, Dr. Kazibwe argues: “my calling is within the
ideology of Pan-Africanism to situate Africans and Africa in their right place
globally. That means you have to believe you are African and whatever you do
must be in Africa’s interest. Other people’s interests are secondary. I
represent the dignity of Africa and other people should know Africans are
capable, they have the brain, capacity and can move their continent without any
interference from anyone else.” I thought when you have a chance for an
interview, it only serves good purpose if you talk about more useful things to
support your cause. I have been struggling to spot the use of this statement;
the value it adds to her quest. But maybe it is meant to capture the attention
of Baba Bob Mugabe. But hey, go madam go.
Dr. Speciosa Kazibwe's Thoughts
Reviewed by Ibrahim Magara
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July 11, 2016
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