One of the most dangerous giants and killer spirits wreaking havoc across the African continent is “Sabotage.” Sabotage is a system of “divide and rule” that dismantles Africa. The root and sustainability of sabotage are caused by grandiosity (pretentiousness), self-love, ego, greed, covetousness, malice, and pride.

Those under the influence of this spirit go as far as sabotaging their families, friends, churches, and even their nations in exchange for peanuts (bribes).

The dictionary defines sabotage as: the act of deliberately destroying, damaging, or obstructing something, especially for political or military gain. It is the action of sabotaging something or someone. Wikipedia says this about sabotage: Sabotage is a deliberate action aimed at weakening a political system or society through subversion, obstruction, disruption, or destruction.

In the workplace, sabotage involves not being effective to generally deteriorate working conditions. A person who commits sabotage is a saboteur. Sabotage is an act of destruction or interference to weaken an opponent. Sabotage is a deliberate act aimed at destroying, hindering, or harming others. It is a willful destruction that undermines, counteracts, or thwarts the good actions of others to tarnish them.

Saboteurs are very difficult to predict or detect because of the subtle nature they display. “They have a welcoming, loyal, and even sacrificial appearance. Then, without warning, they brandish their knives, and before you see the reflection of the blade, it’s almost too late” (Les Parrot).

“A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims but accomplices” (George Orwell).

Sabotage is an enchanting, destructive, and abortive system used by the Western world and its allies against African nations to cause delay and total underdevelopment on our continent. The greatest enemies of Africa today are the saboteurs of the system who collaborate with the Western world to nullify the efforts of our people and our continent by agreeing to vilify and destroy the image and good intentions of others for the benefit of false masters.

There are striking examples in many African countries where sabotage caused by citizens was so evident: Many people seeking leadership positions in Africa want power and glory, not service. We need leaders motivated by service, not the throne or the palace.

“Ordinary citizens of a great nation will always be treated better than prosperous citizens of a fallen country” (Fela Durotoye).

This is so true. Corruption and sabotage in Africa have led to Africans being labeled as thieves, ordinary people, and pariahs worldwide. Africans bear the stigma and label of suspects wherever they go, regardless of their actual intentions.

I want to briefly illustrate from a natural perspective what sabotage can do to a continent or a nation. When a car or truck is parked improperly in a public place, authorities may place a “boot” on the car or truck’s wheels or tires to show their power and immobilize the vehicle.

This is exactly what sabotage does to a nation or continent when it occurs. It causes inconvenience, paralyzed movements, and ultimately total stagnation. And when a person remains in one place for many years, nothing tangible can be accomplished.

If a continent stagnates, no progress will be made, which is why sabotage in Africa must be fought with passion and total hatred because what you do not hate, you cannot fight. Sabotage in Africa is a cankerworm that has eaten into the fabric of the continent.

The worst part is that it is Africans who have been used since time immemorial to sabotage the continent. Sabotage in Africa has two faces: internal and external. This means that external forces influence the internal forces of sabotage.

Let me share with you some examples from West African countries where events were intentionally orchestrated to paralyze the efforts of these countries. Sylvanus Olympio, the first president of the Togolese Republic, a small West African country, found a middle ground with the French.

He did not want his country to continue being a French dominion. So he refused to sign the continuation of colonization pact proposed by De Gaulle but agreed to pay an annual debt to France for the supposed benefits Togo derived from French colonization.

This was the only condition under which France did not decide to destroy the country before leaving…

This text is an excerpt from the book “ The 12 Giants and the Killer Spirits in Africa ” written by Victor Charles OKAFOR.

We invite you to read the following article “Ignorance“.