Timi Frank Warns African Leaders Against ‘Devilish’ Deals With France
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has warned African leaders against entering into what he described as “devilish” and “anti-people” agreements with France, urging African youths to resist any renewed French influence on the continent.

Frank made the remarks in response to recent diplomatic engagements between France and African leaders at the “Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth Summit” in Nairobi, attended by Emmanuel Macron and several African leaders, including Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

He alleged that Paris was attempting to regain influence in Africa after facing resistance in several Francophone countries.

Frank described the reported agreements as a “Greek gift,” claiming they would neither benefit African citizens nor promote genuine development across the continent.

According to him, African leaders must place the interests of their citizens above personal ambitions and corruption-driven alliances.
“Any agreement signed with France will only benefit the leaders themselves and not the people. Africans must reject such deals because they are like death warrants for the continent,” he said.

Frank specifically referenced the positions taken by countries such as Burkina Faso and Mali, which have openly resisted French influence in recent years.

He argued that if smaller African nations could distance themselves from France, larger countries should also resist what he termed “a fresh attempt at recolonisation.”

The political activist further accused France of historically exploiting African nations through economic arrangements that allegedly kept former colonies dependent on Paris.

“All these years, France controlled the resources and financial systems of many African countries. They kept the African money and still lent it back to them. That system only promoted poverty and dependency,” he alleged.

Frank, who also serves as Ambassador to East Africa and the Middle East for the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, accused France of supporting African leaders who alter constitutions to remain in office, alleging that Paris had historically backed corrupt regimes across the continent.

He therefore urged Africans to vote out leaders who enter into agreements that compromise the interests and sovereignty of their countries.
“Africans should reject leaders who mortgage the future of their countries for selfish gains. The continent deserves partnerships that promote development, security, and prosperity for the people,” he said.

Frank also called on African youths to stage peaceful protests against any agreement perceived to undermine the continent’s sovereignty.

“The youth must wake up and reject this new takeover agenda. The era where France dictates the future of Africa is gone,” he stated.

He urged African leaders to strengthen partnerships with the United States and Israel, which he claimed had shown greater commitment to trade, technology, agriculture, and security cooperation beneficial to African nations.

Frank also praised Donald Trump and the United States for what he described as opposition to unconstitutional tenure elongation and support for democratic governance in Africa.

According to him, America and Israel have demonstrated “shared developmental values far more inspiring and people-oriented than France.”