Influential Kenyan Pan-Africanist, legal expert, and public intellectual, Professor Patrick Loch Otieno (PLO) Lumumba, landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at exactly 12:01 PM WAT ahead of his keynote address at the International Conference on Africa’s Democracy (ICAD) 2025.
Themed “Afro-Democracy: Building Governance Systems that Work in Africa for Africans,” the highly anticipated summit will run from July 22 to 23 at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja, bringing together over 1,000 thought leaders, including presidents, legislators, civil society actors, and youth activists from across the continent.
Prof. Lumumba’s arrival has generated palpable excitement, as attendees look forward to his characteristic bold and passionate discourse on African self-determination, governance reform, and continental unity. Known for his thought-provoking commentary and unwavering stance on Pan-African ideals, Lumumba is expected to inspire a reimagination of democracy rooted in African realities.
Recalling his iconic 2022 speech in Abuja where he asserted, “The day Nigeria gets it right, Africa will get it right,” many anticipate a keynote that will once again spotlight Nigeria’s central role in the continent’s democratic evolution.
His presence at ICAD 2025, alongside notable figures like Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima, reinforces the summit’s commitment to actionable and transformative dialogue. His recent critique in Arusha, Tanzania, about Africa’s dependence on imports despite its rich resources hints at a message calling for grassroots development and stronger regional collaboration.
Organized by CYPA Africa, ICAD 2025 will tackle pressing issues such as digital-era democracy, judicial integrity, and the implementation of indigenous governance models. Conference convener, Ambassador Chris Iyama, described the event as “a renaissance of African governance,” a sentiment resonating widely online.
As the stage is set for this defining summit, Lumumba’s presence signals a bold call for Africa to reclaim its political narrative and shape its future through homegrown democratic solutions.
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