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CONTINENTAL AGENDA
Bush's position on Africa is "ill-advised." The position stated by Republican presidential aspirant and Governor of Texas, George Bush where he said that "Africa will not be an area of priority" in his presidency has been questioned by USAfricaonline.com Publisher Chido Nwangwu. He added that Bush's "pre-election position was neither validated by the economic exchanges nor geo-strategic interests of our two continents."

These views were stated during an interview CNN's anchor Bernard Shaw and senior analyst Jeff Greenfield had with Mr. Nwangwu on Saturday November 18, 2000 during a special edition of 'Inside Politics 2000.'
Nwangwu, adviser to the Mayor of Houston (the 4th largest city in the U.S., and immigrant home to thousands of Africans) argued further that "the issues of the heritage interests of 35 million African-Americans in Africa, the volume and value of oil business between between the U.S and Nigeria and the horrendous AIDS crisis in Africa do not lend any basis for Governor Bush's ill-advised position which removes Africa from fair consideration" were he to be elected president.
By Alverna Johnson

LETTERS
African perspective to U.S. elections On CNN
We were getting ready for a Saturday evening outing on November 18, 2000 when Chido Nwangwu appeared live on CNN. He made all of us, Africans, walk with our heads high and proud. It was a first-class performance and very insightful views on the U.S. elections. We cannot thank him adequately. May God bless you and guide you as you serve Africans and Americans. One day, we'll tell you, as my Igbo friends say, nnoo....
John Shanu, Founding member, Nigerian Foundation, Houston

I saw your interview with Bernard Shaw today November 18, 2000. Finally, I have listened to a Nigerian on tv of whom I was proud to be associated. You were right on the issues, articulate in your presentation, and magnetic on the camera. Great job. I wish and hope that all Nigerians, no matter what they are engaged in here in the US, will strive to be the best. Good job.
Dr. Imeine A. Ukhun, Founder, Agape House Worldwide Ministries, Paris, Texas

Thank you making Africa's case on CNN. We were very happy when we saw USAfricaonline.com Publisher Chido Nwangwu on CNN here in Johannesburg articulating with a professional poise and quality argument where Africa's and U.S interests meet. Your pointers for president-elect Bush are very importnat and his advisers should take note.
Pius Thembu, member of the AfricanNational Congress, ANC

It is not an easy feat to hold your won and excel in an interview on CNN amidst the confusion and sidelining of Africa during the last elections. By making a coherent, logical and substantial and intellectually sound analysis about U.S. and Africa interests for President-elect George W. Bush to pay attention to, Chido made all fair-minded Africans and Americans better informed and proud.

As an African-American married to an African man, his views and columns have made me understand our heritage a lot better.
Cecilia Archibong, Georgia Tech., Atlanta, Georgia

It's a little before 3.00 am here in Lagos, Nigeria, and I have just finished watching the CNN's special report/interview with Mr. Wolffe of Financial Times (London) and USAfrica's Chido Nwangwu on the unending Florida election saga.

Mr. Nwangwu aptly captured the concerns and frustrations of many Africans over what is going on in the U.S. presidential elections.

If the ultimate result of the election is not in favour of whoever the people have chosen on their ballot papers, if justice is sacrificed on the altar of legal technicalities, then democracy will be badly served.

The implications of this for fledgling democracies throughout the world, especially here in Africa, are just too frightening to contemplate. Using your own words in reference to the complications in Florida, "If gold could rust, what would iron do?" The image of the U.S as the bastion of democracy (supremacy of the will of the people) in today's world, has been seriously dented by events of these few days. It needs quickly use the same events to reclaim its preeminent position and its moral right to chastise those dictators in the world who use veneers of democracy to impose themselves on their people.

On a lighter note, whoever said the the millennium bug had been fixed for good? Someone check those election computers thoroughly. They might have been trying to have a last laugh on us!
Ugochukwu A. Okoroafor, Afribank Nigeria Plc, Lagos, Nigeria. ugo@micro.com.ng

Based on his record and distinctions, you've always set the professional pace in the African-American and African community and generally in the business of journalism. It must be noted, you've done those with very, very limited resources.

When I saw him, live, during the special CNN 'Inside Politics' interview Bernard Shaw and Jeff Greenfield had with him, at prime-time on November 18, I extend these views in order to reaffirm my confidence and prayers for your continued success as the key artculator of our community's and continent's interests. Keep it up!
Dr. Alonzo Ugboaja, Alonzo Travels, Houston, Texas. Former member of the board of the Nigerian Foundation.

Was the CNN appearance recorded? If it was, I will like to get a copy.
J.O.S. Okeke., M.D. FRCS., Former chairman, World Igbo Congress

I visit USAfricaonline.com and BBJonline.com regularly from Ghana; and I saw the CNN interview. No questions about it; Chido Nwangwu has moved journalism in our community to another level. You usually close some of your columns and write a wish for other distinguished persons like Nelson Mandela, Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, Steve Jobs, Bob Lanier and Phillip Emeagwali with the words "may your lineage endure." I truly wish you the same. You make us really proud and respectable. It's not easy!
G. Kwesi Armah, Accra, Ghana

Yes; I watched and it was a class act by this great son of my fathers. I was in the hotel attending my association's annual convention at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, when my attention was called by a colleague of mine. Chido made my day with his poise and depth of his knowledge of the issue under discussion. Did you notice Bernard Shaw was grinning with approval any time Mazi Nwangwu gave his reply? And, what did his African attire tell us of this man? That was another beautiful message. Yes, I begin to believe that we have a true ambassador for Africa in this son of the Igbo nation, and indeed the Africa continent. More Chido Nwangwu on CNN, please!
Paul "Akeedy" Ezeji ezeji@gte.net

I'll simply note that Chido makes us proud. Congratulations!
Nnaerika Okonkwo, Dallas, Texas. okon@ti.com

It's a monumental event, needless to say. It's not exactly every day that one of ours appears on CNN,even if by the sheer happenstance of being one of the nondescript passers-by on a street where news is cast, much less being a guest on a show empanelled by such world class media heavyweights as Bernard Shaw and Jeff Greenfield.Bravo for crossing the bridge.
Bondletta@cs.com

Your performance was good. Keep it up.
Okafor, Okwu, ALNTK ookafor@att.com

To say that I was impressed when I saw your ever cherubic face on international television on Saturday November 18, 2000, hammering away with the folks at CNN, Bernard Shaw and Jeff Greenfield is an understatement. I watched that interview with many Nigerians in far away New Jersey.

I cannot begin to tell you how proud we were of you. The other significant remark about your interview on CNN, among the rest in our gathering, was when one of the Jajas from Opobo observed that Chido Nwangwu never cared to change your name to make it sound anglicized ... you know how our people behave when they get to the top. He wanted me to personally convey this message to you and I am not going to withhold it from you, not to talk of CNN.

Another, an African-American lady noticed to her "surprise" that you are one of a few Nigerians who did not go by the title, "Chief," "Dr.," "Sir," etc. She remarked it did not stop you from showing and presenting "the first-class quality of insight on the U.S elections and overall professional disposition." Her views rest on the fact we live in the U.S., a country where their leader&endash;&endash; the most powerful for that matter in the world&endash;&endash; goes by the simple and unflattering prefix of "Mr. Clinton."

I have always held you in the highest esteem so I was not surprised by the level of intellectual insight you brought to that interview. You know in this day and age when America with their election brouhaha, particularly in Florida seem to have swept Africa under the rug, it is only refreshing to have a man with the encyclopedic brain like yours stand in for us. You clearly put Africa back on the map regarding the issues in the U.S. elections.

By the way I am still chilling your Moet champagne. You deserve a toast to a well and commendable interview on CNN.
Mclord Obioha, Editor-in-Chief, The Nigerian & African magazine, Bronx, New York

Your views and the dignity of your appearance on CNN with Bernard Shaw and Jeff Greenfield make us to state that you are our Iroko tree in the American forest. Chido, you're our hero, the mouth that speaks for all of us, the African community here in the U.S. You make all us proud and we're glad you're our very own. Good luck and God's speed in all your endeavors.
Mr & Mrs. Michael Orji. Chisom@Brokersys.com

Major al-Mustapha bombshell: Major al-Mustapha's Bombshell: M.K.O Abiola was murdered by "powers that be" which appeared on USAfricaonline.com and on the front page of USAfrica The Newspaper, (October 31, 2000, Vol. 7 #15) is another example of how lawlessness has destroyed our country. The perpetrators hould be prosecuted without delay.
Funmilayo Johnson, Los Angeles, California

Nigeria, especially its president Obasanjo should lead the charge against those who killed his kinsman, Abiola. That is the minimum he can do for the interest of fairness and democracy in Nigeria.
Hyginus Nwankwo, Los Angeles, California

If Obasanjo chickens out, it will be a travesty and a betrayal of the mandate our pary (the PDP) gave him to lead without fear or favor.
Adetunde Sobowale, member, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Lagos, Nigeria

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