Division Nuite chez les Nupes: the words of Mélenchon and LFI still echo
The cracks seem to be widening within the people Nupe in Nigeria. It is essentially around the French political gathering, France Insoumise (LFI) led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, that the camps oppose each other.
Return to Mélenchon’s remarks
It is important to remember that everything starts from the declarations of Jean-Luc Mélenchon who, through a committed speech, did not hesitate to denounce certain socio-political situations in Africa. This obviously has repercussions on the Nupes.
Reactions in the Nupes camp
Within the community Nupe, reactions are mixed. One party welcomes the position taken by LFI and its leader, while the other party considers these remarks inappropriate, even neo-colonial.
Mélenchon's supporters
The pro-factionMélenchon among the Nupes maintains that criticism is necessary and that the leader of LFI demonstrates political courage by raising often taboo subjects. They believe that his intervention could help improve the criticized political situations.
Mélenchon’s detractors
On the other hand, the other face of this division within the community Nupe is strongly critical of LFI And Mélenchon. They consider that these remarks lack sensitivity and that they encroach on African sovereignty. They also point out that the French context differs greatly from the African reality, which makes, according to them, Mélenchon's comments less relevant.
What outcome for this division?
Given the diverse and varied reactions, it seems difficult to ease these tensions within the Nupe community. Nevertheless, it remains to be hoped that the debate sparked by the remarks of LFI and its leader will lead to awareness and concrete actions to improve the situation in Africa, and more precisely, in the community Nupe.
