Is It Our President FBI Is Chasing? — Isaac Fayose Sparks UNGA Debate

Isaac Fayose has criticised calls by African leaders for Africa to be allocated two permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council, arguing that the continent must address several internal challenges before seeking permanent representation.

According to Bush Radio Academy, Fayose made his position known in a viral video while discussing the recently concluded United Nations General Assembly, where several African leaders renewed calls for reform of the Security Council.

The African Union has maintained a common position calling for at least two permanent seats for Africa, with the full privileges of permanent membership, including veto rights if the veto remains part of the reformed Council. The AU also seeks five non-permanent seats for the continent.

Fayose, however, questioned which African countries would be suitable to represent the continent if the proposed permanent seats were granted.

He cited political, electoral, human rights and economic challenges across several African countries as reasons for his position. He questioned how countries dealing with internal political and governance difficulties could effectively represent the continent in a permanent position on the UN Security Council.

Fayose also raised concerns about the political situations in countries including South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Cameroon and Tanzania, while questioning whether their respective governments had demonstrated the standards he believes should accompany permanent representation at the global body.

Turning his attention to Nigeria, Fayose referred to allegations concerning the country’s president and the FBI, asking whether Nigeria should be represented permanently at the Security Council while such controversies remain unresolved.

He also criticised the conduct of elections in several African countries and raised concerns about Nigeria’s longstanding inability to conduct a national population census.

According to Fayose, African governments should focus on improving governance, strengthening democratic institutions, protecting human rights and reducing poverty before seeking greater influence within the United Nations system.

He further questioned whether Africa’s dependence on international financial assistance was consistent with its pursuit of a stronger and permanent role in global decision-making.

Fayose argued that permanent representation should be accompanied by demonstrated progress in governance and development, rather than being granted solely on the basis of the continent’s size or population.

He called on African leaders to focus on building stronger institutions and improving living conditions for citizens across the continent.

Fayose also urged governments to make elections more transparent and credible, while placing greater emphasis on human rights and development that benefits citizens broadly.

The African Union, however, continues to advocate for permanent representation as part of broader reform of the UN Security Council. The AU argues that Africa’s exclusion from the permanent category is inconsistent with the continent’s demographic, political and economic importance and its significant role in matters considered by the Council.