In light of the recent attempt on the life of former US President Donald Trump, former senator from Nigeria Shehu Sani has offered his thoughts. As he took to his verified Twitter account, Sani compared the American political atmosphere to that of African countries.
There would have been a tremendous reaction from international organizations like the EU, he said, if something similar had happened in Africa. I would have vowed to impose a visa block on some politicians if what was occurring in the US had happened in Africa," Sani tweeted.
In any case, I'm still hoping that our AU and the EU will take action. It is clear from Sani's comments that the international community is responding to political issues with hypocrisy. Sanctions and diplomatic pressures are two of the numerous global organizations' quick and harsh responses to political instability in many African nations.
The same degree of international engagement is not often prompted by comparable acts in Western nations. All throughout the globe, people are talking about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Although information regarding the incident is limited, the targeting of such a prominent man has caused political shockwaves.
The anger with the inconsistent application of diplomatic measures and sanctions is reflected in Sani's statements, which are representative of a larger mood. In his tweet, Sani also urges the European Union and the African Union (AU) to speak out.
His plea to the AU emphasizes how important it is for African institutions to step up and make their voices heard in international politics. In doing so, they can make sure that African interests are well-represented on the global stage and that African voices are heard.