Dr. Abejide Olusegun
Amid West Africa’s current political transformation, a sinister plot is emerging. This goes beyond typical geopolitical tensions and power struggles; it is rooted in the lingering effects of colonialism. France and Britain, two former colonial powers, have set their sights once again on Nigeria, the largest Black nation in the world. Their intentions are not of partnership, peace, or progress, but of domination. They aim to achieve this through chaos, subversion, and a proxy takeover, utilizing Fulani jihadists and embedded political operatives.
The world watched in stunned silence as military regimes in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Chad broke free from centuries of French control. This marked an unthinkable scenario for the architects of European neocolonialism: a region increasingly turning away from Paris. France, already weakened by these developments, faces additional challenges from its involvement in Ukraine, which has left it politically exposed and economically strained. As its global influence wanes, Paris is seeking a way to regain its footing, with Nigeria as the chosen battleground.
Initially, President Bola Tinubu appeared to be their ally. France viewed him as a partner who would extend their influence in Nigeria and act as a launchpad for military action against the defiant Sahel states. Tinubu gave them hope when he positioned himself as the leader of a united ECOWAS, ready to confront Niger’s military government. However, that bravado quickly faded. Considering the costs of war, public sentiment, and the potential backlash across the North, Tinubu wisely chose to step back. This decision marked a turning point. France deemed him unreliable, and Britain soon followed suit. In his absence, a far more alarming plan took shape—one that undermines Nigeria’s sovereignty and threatens to drag the nation back into a form of colonial subservience.
According to credible insider information, France and Britain have formed a secret alliance with a Fulani-led political and militant network. The terms of the deal are straightforward yet chilling: if the Fulani bloc can seize power in Nigeria during the 2027 elections, they will use ECOWAS as a weapon to subdue the Sahel states that have resisted French dominance. In return, France and Britain will provide military, diplomatic, and financial support. This is not mere political maneuvering; it is war by other means.
What we are witnessing across Nigeria is no coincidence. The rise in Fulani militia violence, the spike in kidnappings, and the surge in insecurity are not random occurrences; rather, they are strategic acts of psychological warfare aimed at undermining the will of the people, discrediting the current government, and paving the way for a hostile takeover disguised as democracy. Tinubu is being subjected to the “Jonathan treatment”—a death by a thousand crises. The intent is to erode public trust, provoke national outrage, and push the electorate towards a so-called “savior” figure who, unbeknownst to the populace, represents the next wave of colonization.
This plan is not far-fetched; it aligns with a historical pattern. France has never fully relinquished its hold on its African colonies, continuing to siphon resources, manipulate elections, and support puppet regimes. Similarly, Britain has maintained an economic grip on Nigeria through covert policies and elite alliances. What we are witnessing now is a neocolonial push disguised in local faces, funded from abroad, and marketed to the masses as political change.
The betrayal extends beyond external forces; it is also internal. Certain elements within the Nigerian political and security establishments are complicit. They have allowed porous borders, ignored jihadist movements, and engaged in secretive dealings with foreign embassies in pursuit of personal gain. These individuals do not represent the people; they serve their interests. Tragically, ordinary Nigerians, already struggling with poverty, inflation, and insecurity, are once again being treated as pawns in a continental chess game played out in Western capitals.
If this plan succeeds, Nigeria will not only face domestic unrest but could also be drawn into a regional war. ECOWAS may become a mercenary force for Western interests, intervening in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Chad under the guise of restoring order. In reality, it would be a mission to reclaim French mining rights, protect British corporate investments, and keep Africa shackled to foreign exploitation.
Yet, all is not lost. Nigeria still has the opportunity to change course. The solution does not lie in further centralization or the empty symbolism of a unified Nigeria that benefits only a select few. The answer is true constitutional regionalism—a return to a system where each region governs its people, manages its security, and shapes its future. This is not a call for secession but rather a call for justice, decentralization, and accountability. It is a plea to return power to the people, not to foreign masters or ethnic militias.
A regional system would dismantle the Fulani jihadist strategy before it can take root. It would empower local governments to protect their communities, secure their lands, and eliminate terror cells before they grow stronger. Such a system would diminish the influence of a captured central government, making it impossible for any single group to dominate the nation. It would foster resilience from the ground up rather than impose it from the top down.
This is how Nigeria can finally break free—not just from the remnants of colonialism, but from the new shackles of neocolonial manipulation. By doing so, we can prevent our nation from becoming a launchpad for another Western war. This is how we can safeguard our democracy, preserve our identity, and ensure a brighter future for our children.
The 2027 election is not merely a political event; it is a matter of survival. It will determine whether Nigeria is governed by its citizens or by foreign-sponsored proxies. It will decide if the sacrifices of our past heroes will be honored or wasted. It will challenge us to either learn from history or repeat its mistakes.
The French and British governments must take notice: the era of silent control is over. Africa is awake, and Nigeria will not be sold off in the dark. The Fulani elites colluding with foreign powers must be exposed, resisted, and politically neutralized. Their attempts to use terror as a bargaining chip must be thwarted. Every Nigerian, regardless of ethnicity, must rise above manipulation and demand a future crafted not in Paris or London, but in Abuja, Enugu, Lagos, Kano, and every region of this federation.
The people of Nigeria deserve better: not a government beholden to foreign interests, not a democracy distorted by fear, and not a future usurped by militias. We deserve a nation that is genuinely independent in both substance and form. The time to speak is now. The time to act is now. The time to return Nigeria to its rightful owners—the people—is now.
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