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By David Odama
Concerned by the long history of Africas struggle for justice, Senator Nwoko called on the world to make amends for centuries of enslavement, colonization, and systemic exploitation inflicted on the African people.
Senator Ned call is coming on the heels of long-standing struggle for justice and reparation of Africa’s stolen cultural and economic patrimony.
The senator who is assuming the leadership role in the struggles for Africa justice is said to be determined to carry forward the torch first lit in the early 1990s by the late democratic ICON, Icon, Chief Moshood Kashimawo
Olawale (MKO) Abiola.
Senator Ned Nwoko’s leading political role in Africa’s is said to be anchored on the revival, reinvent, reinvigorate the commitment for Afica justice not only as a revival of the unfinished legacy of late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, but a legacy that must be cherished and supported.
It would be recalled that the late pro-democracy had started the struggles in the early 1990s which was aventedly cut short leaving the continent in a stage of enslavement.
Senator Ned who is currently chairing the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, established in July 2024 to address the historical and ongoing injustices suffered by Africans globally, is leading role according to the statement by his media Consultant, Michael Ogah, is leading the campaign on Reparations, Repatriation, established in July 2024 to address the historical and ongoing injustices suffered by Africans globally.
“Senator Ned’s current campaigns engagement includes pursuing both financial and symbolic compensation, reclaiming looted artifacts, and confronting the neocolonial structures that continue to erode Africa’s sovereignty and progress”..
“Beyond the symbolism of his appointment, Senator Nwoko brings formidable credentials to the assignment which he studied at Keele University, Staffordshire, and King’s College, University of London where he was called to the English Bar as a member of the prestigious Lincoln’s Inn and later requalified as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales”.
“Before returning to Nigeria, he practiced international law in the United Kingdom, specializing in cross-border litigation and intergovernmental negotiations. His blend of legal precision, diplomatic depth, and legislative clarity uniquely positions him to translate Africa’s historical grievances into actionable global demands.
“It is not only his academic pedigree that sets him apart. Nwoko has long been a voice for justice. From environmental health campaigns to youth empowerment to recovering looted national funds from foreign jurisdictions, his career has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to equity and national advancement”, the statement declared.
“What distinguishes Senator Nwoko’s approach is his insistence on transforming emotion into structure, and grievance into governance. His committee is currently preparing an interim report for the Senate, complete with policy proposals, legal frameworks, and diplomatic roadmaps designed to ensure that Africa’s demands are not only voiced but enforced.
“Just as MKO Abiola once stood before the world to demand restitution for the transatlantic slave trade and colonial plunder, Senator Nwoko is now carrying the mandate, backed by legislative instruments, global partnerships, and an actionable strategy.
“For Senator Nwoko, reparations are not just about monetary redress. They are about restoring dignity, rewriting distorted histories, and reclaiming Africa’s agency.
“This is not history for history’s sake,” he said. “It is about our future, and the future must begin with justice. As Africa confronts its past and to asserts its rightful place in the global order, Senator Ned Nwoko stands at the forefront of that movement not just as a politician, but as a statesman on a mission.
“Like MKO Abiola, Nwoko is determined to ensure that Africa’s call for reparations and repatriation is no longer ignored, delayed, or dismissed”.
