Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has warned Nigerian and African leaders against entering into what he described as “devilish” and “anti-people” agreements with France.

In a statement on Friday, Frank urged African youths to resist any renewed French influence on the continent.

His reaction comes amid recent diplomatic engagements between France and some African leaders, during which a plethora of agreements were signed at the “Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth Summit” in Nairobi, Kenya, attended by French President Emmanuel Macron and several African leaders, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

According to him, Paris was attempting to regain influence in Africa after facing rejection in several Francophone countries.

He 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.

“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 added.