December 30, 2008
By Adeniyi Ologunleko
.. In the Beginning
Since the 15th century European exploration of West Africa till date, the sub-region has not known true peace and prosperity. The Europeans looted (and are still looting!) our treasures, enslaved (and are still enslaving!) our people and committed (and are still committing!) several unprintable atrocities. Up till now, the golden throne of the King of the Ashantes in Ghana has not been returned. Instead of Europe to show genuine repentance and be contented with the resources God has given them, they continue to invent newer ways to steal from Africa. It appears that, in spite of all their acclaimed wisdom and learning, this shameless Europe just can’t find a way to prosper without stealing from Africa. They must steal our oil, our gold, our bauxite, our cocoa, our people and everything that can be stolen.
Certainly, God will someday deliver us from France, Germany, Finland, Britain, Switzerland, Netherlands and Belgium but we don’t know when and how yet.
..Enter the Dragon
The main thrust of this article is however not on the iron yoke called Europe but on the crippling burden called China. This wild Dragon has tasted and discovered that Africa is really sumptuous. Of course, there must be something special in a continent that has endured Europe’s plunder for 600 years and is still breathing. The slavery and suffering of the Jews in the hands of Egypt’s Pharaoh for 430 years that used to be the world record has since been shattered. China is not going to sit by and watch this great feast from the sidelines. There is an old adage that asks a rhetorical question that if you don’t plunder a foolish man’s treasures, is it the wise man’s own that you will plunder? With 1.4 billion hungry people to feed and a failed economic system that is founded on an outdated ideology, China must join the party quickly and Africa is where it’s happening.
China is one country that will never be a signatory to original thinking. In fact, dragons are not thinking creatures but copying ones. And having perfected the art of stealing technology and information, there is nothing else that can’t be stolen – not even governments! Why not just steal the Presidencies, Senates and Judiciaries of African countries and you beat the Europeans to their own game.
Enter the Dragon – the latest colonial master.
..And the Dragon died
In spite of the empty noise and deception of the last two decades however, the rulers of China secretly knew that their house is built on a sandy foundation. It was only a matter of time before the long-awaited collapse. But they were determined to hang on till the last drop of blood.
China had the opportunity to provide sound education to her citizens so that they can compete at the thinking level with the West. This is a long, narrow road that would have delivered enduring national prosperity. In the “wisdom” of their rulers however, they chose the easy and broad path of stealing information and data, then cloning every western invention. And for a while, the world praised them because of the resulting short-term successes.
The recent financial meltdown was the last stroke that broke the Dragon’s jaws and sent it to the grave – where a cozy apartment had been reserved for it since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
With unemployment rising in US and Europe, the production plants that were outsourced to China are now being brought back. If, in spite of the great boom of the last three decades, China is still a third world economy, we can only wonder what rating it will get in the next decade.
You cannot build a national economy by copying. It is not sustainable.
..Fist of Fury
Now that the old Dragon is finally dead, the news must be kept top secret. The Chinese believe that the Dragon, like Samson of old, can still slay more in its death than it did when alive. Again, they must go offer monkeys to the “Munguns” of Africa. The only difference is that, this time, they will be much more ruthless.
In Nigeria, the furious arms of the dying Dragon are already at work:
- Billions of dollars for the railway project. Where are the trains?
- Billions of dollars for a communications satellite. Where is it now?
- Billions of dollars to establish a local handset factory. Where are the phones?
- Killing of innocent Nigerians all over China by state forces
- Refusal of visa to genuine Nigerian businessmen
- Absolute disrespect for the Nigerian Senate and House of Representatives
..Whither from here?
We need not go very far at all. The classic recipe for a Rabbit stew begins with “First, get a Rabbit”.
In the same way, the recipe for salvation from the heavy burden of China begins with “First, drive out all the Chinese”.
But, are we man enough?
May God have mercy on Nigeria and hear the cries of her people. Amen.
Adeniyi Ologunleko,
Plot 272/273, Central Area,
Abuja.
08033146140
[email protected]
.. In the Beginning
Since the 15th century European exploration of West Africa till date, the sub-region has not known true peace and prosperity. The Europeans looted (and are still looting!) our treasures, enslaved (and are still enslaving!) our people and committed (and are still committing!) several unprintable atrocities. Up till now, the golden throne of the King of the Ashantes in Ghana has not been returned. Instead of Europe to show genuine repentance and be contented with the resources God has given them, they continue to invent newer ways to steal from Africa. It appears that, in spite of all their acclaimed wisdom and learning, this shameless Europe just can’t find a way to prosper without stealing from Africa. They must steal our oil, our gold, our bauxite, our cocoa, our people and everything that can be stolen.
Certainly, God will someday deliver us from France, Germany, Finland, Britain, Switzerland, Netherlands and Belgium but we don’t know when and how yet.
..Enter the Dragon
The main thrust of this article is however not on the iron yoke called Europe but on the crippling burden called China. This wild Dragon has tasted and discovered that Africa is really sumptuous. Of course, there must be something special in a continent that has endured Europe’s plunder for 600 years and is still breathing. The slavery and suffering of the Jews in the hands of Egypt’s Pharaoh for 430 years that used to be the world record has since been shattered. China is not going to sit by and watch this great feast from the sidelines. There is an old adage that asks a rhetorical question that if you don’t plunder a foolish man’s treasures, is it the wise man’s own that you will plunder? With 1.4 billion hungry people to feed and a failed economic system that is founded on an outdated ideology, China must join the party quickly and Africa is where it’s happening.
China is one country that will never be a signatory to original thinking. In fact, dragons are not thinking creatures but copying ones. And having perfected the art of stealing technology and information, there is nothing else that can’t be stolen – not even governments! Why not just steal the Presidencies, Senates and Judiciaries of African countries and you beat the Europeans to their own game.
Enter the Dragon – the latest colonial master.
..And the Dragon died
In spite of the empty noise and deception of the last two decades however, the rulers of China secretly knew that their house is built on a sandy foundation. It was only a matter of time before the long-awaited collapse. But they were determined to hang on till the last drop of blood.
China had the opportunity to provide sound education to her citizens so that they can compete at the thinking level with the West. This is a long, narrow road that would have delivered enduring national prosperity. In the “wisdom” of their rulers however, they chose the easy and broad path of stealing information and data, then cloning every western invention. And for a while, the world praised them because of the resulting short-term successes.
The recent financial meltdown was the last stroke that broke the Dragon’s jaws and sent it to the grave – where a cozy apartment had been reserved for it since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
With unemployment rising in US and Europe, the production plants that were outsourced to China are now being brought back. If, in spite of the great boom of the last three decades, China is still a third world economy, we can only wonder what rating it will get in the next decade.
You cannot build a national economy by copying. It is not sustainable.
..Fist of Fury
Now that the old Dragon is finally dead, the news must be kept top secret. The Chinese believe that the Dragon, like Samson of old, can still slay more in its death than it did when alive. Again, they must go offer monkeys to the “Munguns” of Africa. The only difference is that, this time, they will be much more ruthless.
In Nigeria, the furious arms of the dying Dragon are already at work:
- Billions of dollars for the railway project. Where are the trains?
- Billions of dollars for a communications satellite. Where is it now?
- Billions of dollars to establish a local handset factory. Where are the phones?
- Killing of innocent Nigerians all over China by state forces
- Refusal of visa to genuine Nigerian businessmen
- Absolute disrespect for the Nigerian Senate and House of Representatives
..Whither from here?
We need not go very far at all. The classic recipe for a Rabbit stew begins with “First, get a Rabbit”.
In the same way, the recipe for salvation from the heavy burden of China begins with “First, drive out all the Chinese”.
But, are we man enough?
May God have mercy on Nigeria and hear the cries of her people. Amen.
Adeniyi Ologunleko,
Plot 272/273, Central Area,
Abuja.
08033146140
[email protected]
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