Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has referred to as on america President, Joe Biden, to rethink Cuba’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Obasanjo, who has lengthy been an advocate for peace, justice, and worldwide cooperation, expressed concern over the influence of the US itemizing on bizarre Cuban residents and the nation’s historic contributions to world struggles, notably in Africa.
The previous president made the plea in a letter dated September 3 addressed to Biden which was made accessible to PUNCH On-line on Thursday.
In his letter, Obasanjo highlighted his connections with Cuba, particularly throughout and after the management of Fidel Castro.
He praised Cuba’s position in supporting Africa’s battle in opposition to colonialism and apartheid, stating, “I do know and admire what contributions Cuba made to the ultimate liquidation of colonialism and apartheid in Africa.”
Obasanjo urged Biden to strategy the problem with empathy, noting the hardship that the itemizing imposed on the Cuban individuals.
He emphasised that the continued designation would hurt hundreds of thousands of harmless residents, urging the US chief to reassess the scenario in mild of the broader penalties.
“I plead with you to behave on this matter with compassion and empathy for the hundreds of thousands of Cuban residents who’re bearing the brunt of this inclusion of Cuba on the listing of nations supporting terrorism globally,” Obasanjo wrote, stressing the human price of sustaining Cuba’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.
He expressed confidence that Biden would give the matter due consideration saying, “I thanks on your consideration to this matter and belief that you’ll kindly give it due consideration.”
Obasanjo’s enchantment comes amidst renewed discussions about US-Cuba relations, which have been strained for many years as a result of political variations and the U.S. embargo.
