This great DAY marks the manifestation of America’s move from the politics of segregation to the politics of inclusion and tolerance. Obama’s inauguration as the first African-American to helm the United States as President is not only a fulfilment of Dr. Martin Luther King ’s Dream but a fulfilment of grace to all Africa and the whole of mankind.
With regard to tolerance and politics based on inclusion and equality, this momentum is a great lesson for all Guinean to learn from America. Because, whether visible or not, every Guinean knows that, their country is infested with endemic ethnocentrism, intolerance, hatred and animosity between its diverse ethnic groups. There are, in fact, some ethnic groups who feel that they are more Guinean or more superior to the others and that no one is entitle to govern or partake in managing the country’s affaires than them. As a result they have managed this country for decades as their personal property.
Let this unique momentum of Obama’s reign or ascension to lead America, and the world at large, be a lesson for a positive change of our attitudes toward our compatriot Guineans. We should learn from this occasion to end such selfish notions. Let us be reminded that, to moveGuineaforward will require a vision of political dimension that fosters tolerance, justice, multiculturalism, equality, and the opportunity for balanced employment for our youths – the future leaders of our nation. Unless our government builds on our youth’s strengths, it will forgo the most powerful force of development and implementation. The politics of inclusion and historical redemption requires flexible and tolerant system that can sustain a harmonious and interactive diversity.
What Guinean intellectuals need at this very moment, is to have an open forum to discuss our common problems. Problems such as ethnocentrism, educational reforms, health matters, and issues of corruptions, insecurity, freedom and human rights etc… We must emulate the Americans, and take our matters in spirit of cooperation and unity. And let no one feels he is more Guinean than the other. We are all Guinean bounded in one territory, one nation, and one destiny!
Long Live OBAMA!
Long liveLa Guinée!
Long live America!
