PLO Lumumba interview-Lowell Massachusetts USA- Jan.30, 2018

PLO Lumumba is interviewed by Ben Opara, the Vice President of the Lowell, Massachusetts African Cultural Association. The interview took place on January 30, 2018 at Lowell Telecommunications Corporation, the community media center in Lowell. Dan Toomey is responsible for the production of the video
Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba is a Kenyan who served as the Director of Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission from September 2010 to August 2011[2] and is currently the Director of The Kenya School of Laws since the year 2014.[3] An eloquent lawyer, he holds a PhD in Laws of the sea from the University of Ghent in Belgium. He is also a staunch Pan-Africanist and has delivered several powerful speeches alluding to or about African solutions to African problems.
Ben Opara, an American Citizen, is originally from Nigeria.

[@harrisonali8181]

PLO Lumumba, thanks a zillion for your powerful speech and preach against corruption in African countries. Please I want to make this candid request, can you establish a foundation if there is no any, in various countries of Africa where African youths will be trained on your ideology. And also be trained on corruption free sustainable leadership. Thank you sir.

[@TPKLiah]

This is the best thing ever could change African Youth coz the corruptest are busy transferring the Ideology to thy offspring .... We need to cutoff this kind of sickness

[@oliverouma5530]

Exactly,I would wish the same

[@saintsec5967]

I can't stop listing and following you prof. PLO Lumumba , you are a God sent in Africa

[@mateusmositsa7384]

I only started following professor Lumumba recently and already he inspires me.God bless him

[@bukarimusah3804]

Indeed PLO Lumumba has inspired me greatly.God bless Him Greatly

[@raydonwalowa3942]

Thank you prof for the initiative that you're undertaking across the continent

[@skimanization]

Prof Lumumba is the real think-tank of Africans in Africa and Africans in the diaspora. I just wonder how he would be and how Africa would be if it happens that he becomes the president of United States of Africa. Hypothetically I think Africa would be the greatest economy in the world. Thanks.

[@KAIZORIANEMPIRE]

He hurt you? lol

[@ToFester]

The United States of Africa....MAGNIFICENT!

[@knoxsamaz5459]

Indeed he is the think tank of Africa

[@YourCoachEasy]

I fall in love with your ideas Mr.PLO .Really a son of Africa

[@kenjoseph3337]

I can't stop listening to PLO

[@AdemolaAdesiji]

A well cultured Africa son. You are a real African to the core -our dear PLOM.

[@stephenlutta9179]

PLO is a resource person whose invaluable insight has got far reaching impact to the listening partise rebuking without failure to give alternative approach on the best continental trajectory. your choice of words leaves me wordless. Thanks prof. you're a true mentor on the global youth fraternity.

[@solomontorkpah1638]

This great son and honble servent of Mama Africa has become my brand new mental. May he live long enough to see all of his dreams become a reality.

[@jamtech338]

I am also addicted to PLO Lumumb: and I live in the Americas and I am considering returning to Africa to aid in its development.

[@celiorenovato5863]

True prof. PLO, I'm a Bissau Guinean, land of Amilcar Cabral, whom you always cited in your speech when citing some of the greater leaders Africa have had. Actually, I'm in Brasil for studies, for sure, if I have heard you or watched your inspiring videos on youtube, probably I would have been stayed home for some years, helping transform my community, my country, and consequently Africa. Keep it up, you are inspiring many of us, by making us feel that it's possible to make down there, despite the failure of our leaders... But, I am looking forward to finishing this as soon as possible and go back home, take a stand, speak to young African, (my colleagues), and to tell them ''we are the change that we are seeking'' by encouraging them to think, and to innovate... Over the past year (2017) and this, you've made a positive impact on my way thinking about and seeing Africa.

[@polasal0088]

I am addicted to Mr Lumumber. A true son of Africa! May God bless him.

[@andilegriffiths6174]

Samuel Williams we have the same problem my African brother

[@sanelisiwevernon4920]

So am I after I saw his speech on the Annual Nelson Mandela lecture. I can't get enough of him. What a Great man!!!!

[@DonaldZulu-yp4ct]

Professor U are doing a good job.The almighty God bless U. Long life for U in the name of Jesus Christ

[@Lordhavemercy410]

I started following this great man since I saw the video where he was washing down the Nigerian leaders.What a brave man? God bless you sir.

[@kennedypatrickmogaka92]

Two great lions of great mama Africa PLO Lumumba and Julius Malema inspiring African people, for a United Africa this dream must be realized as we all join them for this crucial crusade and by establishing EFF in all Africa.

[@lazarousngoma2360]

Am a follower of Prof and I enjoy his lectures

[@JackMagatoht]

it's very nice day to see P Lumumba have a great topee-ct about Africa in USA ?

[@sami5610]

Pro Lumumba we love you from Ethiopia

[@yabeshmogambi8817]

PLO demonstrates a great commitment towards the liberation of Africa from corruption and bad governance of the African politician. May he live long to see the fruits of his labor.

[@losinejabateh1724]

I love this guy my desire of traveling to the America has gone down because i think my present in my home land is very important

[@ngomechristantus6954]

Prof Lumumba kudos to your great works to rejuvenate and rekindle the Pan-Africanist spirit. Please Sir i plead you pay a visit to my country Cameroon to present a paper work on Corruption and Bad Governance coz it has and its still eating so deeply into the fabric of my country's economy. Accept Sir the expression of my profound gratitude and esteem

[@wabisabi5982]

Thanks prof!

[@powertothepeople9331]

Bro plo I love to hear that you will be visiting the heads of state hope that they will take your advice and act on it

[@NileGoddess]

This man PLO Deserves much more than he gets it’s definitely true that a prophet is not appreciated at home.

[@islandman8065]

well educated man and nowing the history of him self may God give you long life from Gambia

[@bensonorina3789]

PLO long life continue pressing on even if the base is slow as you always remind us.a great teacher indeed

[@candon174]

I am a great fan and a good listener of Prof. Lumumba and even addicted to his videos. Hope many of us African can get you in mine when carrying out our day to day activities then things can start changing in our continent . But i do have the fear that these videos shall never reach most of us since we prefer to listen or watch the latest music videos or films.

[@ubuntumike5794]

Cando N share it anyway

[@muluberhan9396]

Brave man spoke the truth about Africa and africans

[@muluberhan9396]

I hope we gonna have a leaders like him to rise in our homeland africa

[@MoRasheed]

That's why I do music reaction video then include these messages inside.

[@hanonyohannes3565]

Prof.plo Lamuba thank you so much for using Ethiopia using as an Example as Ethiopian that the same think wish for all of Africa.I always love you and respected your dynamism.I wish we just 100 men as sharp as you are in Africa in leadership 10 years from now Africa can be the bread basket of the world.

[@doncarlos7590]

This man can and will transform the democracy of Africa and true democracy will prevail including Julius malema

[@amb.abubakr.sdukuly9863]

If you listen to him closely you will know that he is a real leader and teacher

[@giftmiagmentor2592]

I love everything about PLO

[@ejeikwutheophilus1911]

thank u lumumba.

[@francisborklo4707]

I love this man

[@acajudi100]

Thank God for this man. Listen and obey! Stop the greed and the crimes.

[@mohammedkamara9029]

He's the Ahmed Sekou Toure, kwami Nkrumah, Jombo Kenyatta, Mualimu Julius and Kaunda of our time.

[@MashamaiteThuso]

Everytime I have occasion to learn from this man, I absolutely relish the moment. This man epitomizes black excellence and intellect. However, I hear his stance on the aspect of pan africanism and concomitantly african independence,but I'm still at pains to digest his preferred ideology in the spectrum of ideologies that would be proper to achieve the outcome he desires. My conception of the issue is that the institution of democracy is a direct canduit that facilitates external interference with the affairs of africa. If africa is to realize her emancipation from the influence of extraneous forces, the brand of democracy practiced cannot be unbridled, but must be permitted in proportion to the exigencies of a particular community. It is not the desire of a nation to restrict the free will of its citizenry, but it is the aim of nation to insulate itself from vulnerability to elements that aren't only averse to the objectives set by it but also make efforts to stifle any progress. One must remain vigilant and alive to the implications of african emancipation to those that benefit from her bondage and their passion to retain and perpetuate the status quo. If africa is to commence programs to mount a strong resistance to external control and influence, the powers that be would employ their pre-established mechanisms to counter and neutralize such efforts. And, absent proper conscientisation of society regarding the pangs and toils that will,as matter of certainty, flow from such acts, society may be misinformed by enemy outlets specializing in propaganda to conceive of such state of affairs as caused by their leader in pursuant of an unjust end. Thus, Prof as a learned pillar of our continent, must form part of a group of individuals trusted and selected to deliberate over the direction to be taken by african and the methods to employ to undertake that undeniably mountainous task.

[@samson2433]

African pride..... keep it up PLO

[@jacqueslomba3600]

THAT IS THE TRUTH FOR ALL AFRICAN COUNTREIS. DIAPORA IS SUPPORTING HUGELY THE FAMILIES IN AFRICA.

[@ubuntumike5794]

Why don't you run for president it's obvious how intelligent you are, people like you is what Africa need in their leadership come on please

[@cheibahh7601]

Mike Raymond he long time ago said it, the Africans don’t vote for people with ideas but people who come to neighbor hood to dispense money and food but only election times

[@kingsolo8215]

Great interview, though he interviewer needed a clip-on mic.

[@dororhygray776]

AMEN! AMEN! AND AMEN! TO THE SOLUTION!!.

[@Tchafa505]

Good work

[@mukomfogweh5927]

Please can words be put out long enough before his next trip to Boston. Wish to attend and meet him.

[@kaijageoffrey8530]

I love your ideas on Africa uniting and forming one nation.

[@hanonyohannes3565]

He is knowledgeable , sharp to the point.What are we waiting for can we form one country and move on? What the heck? talk talk talk when going starting walk for walk?

[@93mekeleethiopianenaeritre15]

A great African hero

[@absalomhashoshili7796]

powerful

[@Dantor1990]

One Africa and one government such as Sir Paul Kagame is the first king, the king of Botswana is the second king, Sir Magufuli is the third king and Sir Malema is the fourth king.

[@smartdabs1418]

Guess this man is being briefed on the current situations in Nigeria less he goes astray

[@psyatta3773]

we like showing off, lady to work hard for better life, expect better things to happen but often not ready sacrifice or to stand up for it.

[@_TheRam]

Why is it so difficult for Africa to create a single currency?

[@mentuhotepii2641]

PLO TALKS THE TALK BUT HE DOESN'T WALK THE WALK!!

[@ocweosolomon7832]

Mentuhotep II You talk like Dr Milton Obote the late. Okwir Alex.

[@raytonkibet6966]

Has anyone noticed that background is Nairobi’s skyline (upperhill)?

[@sydneyngeno9268]

yeah.. thats upperhill nairobi.. look at britam towers

[@thiecchinor7907]

0413088441

[@BlackWhite-bh3in]

I noticed the britam building too

[@asherrambo477]

A great African Rhetorician

[@sansunggalaxy1614]

Prof. The guns are also sounding in Nigeria.

[@hanonyohannes3565]

Damn even for me if I had to organize and all you have do is start with representatives of all countres period.after that all that wars in diffrent countries will stop right away , the goverments officials who loot their own countries will not have that right ..fare computations.All constituents should be represented fairly.

[@powertothepeople9331]

Bro plo what is stopping them from becoming one state

[@DAMUSAFI]

I used to love to listen Prof Lumumba even agree with him until one day he hurt me when he was giving speech in Tanzania 🇹🇿 he get to the point when he was talking about Rwanda🇷🇼 from there he explained wrong way by saying like that Let’s look the new up coming and stood up president from Rwanda” from there I was like which one is the new revolutionary person his talking about?

[@Manku090]

As a speaker you cannot speak good only but also to critic something, in that way what we call rationalizing your idea.

[@constantimshimwa1890]

Yes I like him as well but he sometimes say thing as he hear without doing other analysis then he ends up confusing people.

[@user-ni4in6fb5r]

Thank you so much @David. Mb. I exactly share the same opinion with you about this man. He absolutely lost my esteem the day he started to praise the Rwandan dictator the African Hitler. I always wonder how an African of his caliber can reach his stage without coming across at least to one of the endless reports about his involvement into genocide, atrocities in Congo and Rwanda, human right abuse, silenced the press, torture, money laundering, cannot respect his own country's constitution and so on. I am afraid Prof Lumumba must be a very naive and superficial individual.

[@mr.t8231]

David. Mb. His role is to create awareness and igniting the Africanism in people. Focus on that and not the little mistakes he might have made. His ideas if followed will pave the way to an eloquent Africa. He has to also talk about the little progress that has been made. Even as little as moving from a genocide into a dictatorship. And forget not that countries like China and olden days Libya, Northern Korea and many others, were able to reduced the impact of those who want to remain super economies by dictators in these countries. If Gadaffi was a dictator, Libya was the only debt free country in Africa.

[@santinomanyang8427]

David. Mb. Great message

[@constantimshimwa1890]

This Guy talked about Kennedy Kawunda that he left the power with only $8000 but if you are to analyze you find that almost all mining companies were owned by his family. it all about politics Mr. Lumumba

[@fitnetworkershub1775]

wrong analysis...

[@stephanosh1377]

Such a romantic,this man is.He reminds me of our post-colonial pan-African leaders.He is articulate on what ails Africa,then you see him using his legal profession in defending a CORRUPT regime in n his own country.Such a shame.And please don’t speak about Ethiopia doing well.The blood of young Ethiopians drowning in the Mediterranean will haunt you.

[@kelvinnaholo8234]

Stephanos H You 👉 said it all. The man is simply a two faced sweet talker. He is the opposite of what he preaches. He dines and whines with dictators. He lost my respect the moment he represented election thieves who have refused to open result servers up to today and shutting media outlets.

[@kiswahilikitukuzwe2547]

Stephanos H At least PLO Lumumba is creating awareness across Africa. He is stimulating our imagination whether you agree with him or not and that is a good thing. He is an academician and not an elected leader, but whatever he says resonates with the vast majority of African people. The worst scenario is to even remotely treat PLO as some sort of Messiah. No. He is not campaigning for any political office and has never attempted to do so even in Kenya. Now, what contribution or suggestions are you making to fix the ills of Africa? Or should we just throw our arms in the air and keep on waiting for the second coming of the white Jesus? Or should we engage PLO and each other in a civilized discourse about charting the course on the future of the African continent?

[@fatmatagkalokoh7729]

Sure Africa is a blessed land with beautiful resources,and wonderful people, but our hearts are evil, I mean full of evil and selfishness. O Africa out mother land!!

[@yarathofficial404]

What is the Somali population in Lowell, Ma?

[@myoutubecom-gg7sb]

free miguna simba marara he's not afraid or coward of uhuru

[@stephanosh1377]

Please stop the rhetorics and speak out against autocratic regimes like a true African patriot.Like Raila.I’m not a Kenyan but Raila to me,is a true hero.He stands up against injustice without fear.He might not be eloquent like you but he is fearless when challenging brutal,corrupt and tribal leaders.

[@lifestyle8906]

Raila has been Prime Minister in Kenya. His wealth acquisition has been brought into disrepute. He is besmirched to be aligned with the word patriot. He is hell-bent on being president of Kenya, a dream that eluded his father.

[@kelvinnaholo8234]

LIFE STYLE if you could just say the same for Uhuru Kenyatta who is worth over US $600 million, I would say you ain't being economical with the truth. The truth is Uhuru Kenyatta and co stole the 8th August elections and they were busted. They intimidated the judges by labelling them thugs (wakora) hence conceding to give the 26 October sham election a clean bill of health. I am not Kenyan but I stand with Raila Odinga against electoral autocracy and impunity.

[@josephgichungu7876]

If you not kenyan you no nothing

[@simeonnyachae3090]

Raila is a crook.

[@yamikanichinganyama6607]

are these dislikes for Africans?

[@EliudLikakali]

Ukweli nikwamba viongozi wa Kiafrika wakiacha ubinafsi na kufikiria Taifa kwanza itachukuwa miaka 10 hadi 15 au 20 kufanya bara hili kuwa tajiri zaidi ya mabara yote Duniani

[@benardmakori4226]

Is a chameleon.

[@janekoko3736]

Everyone has shortcoming ,non is without blemish , are you pure ?

[@aubreymaphanga9857]

this man is well addicted to Kwame Nkruma, if you follow him you will know what i'm talking about, one need to find out what Nkruma did to deserve or stuck in this man's tongue

[@cessemaboule7586]

Comedy!!!

[@abdirashidhussein2492]

Continent it should take U.S national interests is priority in 54 African countries, other Middle East countries, American, European, Uk, Turkey our partner's countries other world.Because the annual meeting of any place was paid attention, because it would be a good idea to influence the economic situation of the African people.The discussions are true to my 54 African countries, the other Middle East countries, China, North Korea, Russia and other countries.Korea, Russia, America all the countries of the Middle East countries, the world's most dangerous countries, American other's world.Jerusalem is not Capital Capital is the world of peace, security, new resolution, positive change.Four stability, Yemen, Syria, Somalia, Iraq, Palestinianans other world.Africa is a good and bad deal in Africa must see what they are talking about It is important to note that there is no such thing as a political issue, and that is why we should not be able to do so.-interest, other Middle East steeing Somalis our homeland Berbara port unacceptable2018.But one thing that seems to remain unchanged is that it is not worth paying attention to what it is, or what it is not.In our offshore community, we are proud to be working with the world's leading community, China, African again 12 years ago after last gathering.We will discuss China, American, African cooperation in the new year and focus on advancing the beton road initiative and turing China, African, American and world into a community of people who share our history with 1881-1914 future road initiative with U.N's, 2030 Agenda of non-action, no-strings, AU's Agenda 2063 is a misunderstanding of a menstratagies of individual individual African countries insecurity challenges Give no one wings to China, North Korea, Russian, and other countries.I agree, logically we could stop this (make it a lot harder) but we cannot be united, right and left are not compatible, like water and oil. They can’t work with Ethiopia,Sudan, Eriteria, Kenya, Djibouti, Somalia, Egypt, or any Turkey,Qatar political conflict about argument land. Not ever will we agree on anything worth doing.I am feeling so sad to say but it's all just getting started.All the hate,evil everywhere in this world is going to come out before it gets better but United world We Stand.In that peace,security l mean everywhere in the world want peace,security,justice,new resolution positive change 2018. I am finding the problems,l am finding the few simple new resolution but isn't east.I can't change the world a lone.🇺🇸️😠

[@delphinyvonmoukoumamboussi7754]

You are a hero Prof. Keep it up.

[@kwasdwemoh1394]

Thanks Professor for all that you do and all the effort for African Union.God bless you and I hope African politicians will listen and stop this corruption.

[@constantimshimwa1890]

Mr. Lumumba, please you should look at all angles before you confuse people. Kagame is not a leader that we would want. There is no where you can find ethnicity like in Rwanda, but they are just hypocrites and liar and you are one of people that can are easily to be lied. Dig up and find out the hunger which is in Rwanda and people are totally forbidden to talk about it because of politics. Kagame is suceeding to convince people like you and others.

[@lokunderelobulot4895]

Constantim Shimwa , u are better of than many countries in Africa friend. Many Rwandans and people testify of the big gains there. My friend went for honey moon there and saw how ur nation overtook uganda in short time. Find better ways to solve the small problems instead of falling for outside propaganda. Believe me u are better off than before or during 1994, unless u are not aware of your history. But if we outsiders are misinformed, it is by your very citizens. So take your effort to by proof show the other untold story that is worse than the claimed gains of Rwanda and Kagame.

[@constantimshimwa1890]

Thanks for your reply. from 1994 until now, that a long time. what was achieved in terms of buildings and hygien would have been achieved by someone else, so there is no miracle there. as outsiders, you look at what see by your eyes but the country is suffuring from hunger in all angles. don't take the achievements by looking at those blindly attractive cities coz the reflect nothing from citizens' lives.

[@lokunderelobulot4895]

Welcome . At least u have not war. My cry is 4 my country to stop the guns and 4 me to work with my hands. But as u said u know your nation best. The more I hear of voices like urs apart from those of ur people who think otherwise , the more I can see that perhaps I am truly deceived. My best wishes 4 u and ur country.

[@constantimshimwa1890]

as Lumumba said, security does not mean lack of war, any kind of dehumanization will definitely cause a serious insecurity. thank you my brother, at the end of the day almost all Africa countries are the same coz we are still dependent. For me there is no country of reference in Africa.

[@kelvinnaholo8234]

PLO Lumumba is eloquent and I give him credit for that, but the fellow is at times ill-informed or he deliberately choose to be ignorant. He praises war criminals and despots whereas at home in Kenya he defends election thieves who are not just thieves but bad leaders as well. These are leaders who order Police to unleash mayhem on supposedly peaceful demonstrations rather than guarding them to maintain that they're peaceful. Such a fellow I don't take serious anymore.

[@paullouis7238]

I don't like seeing africans in suit and tie...that's sooo European

[@alechodg8770]

paul...we are the same...

[@juliuschelimo833]

The guy is good but some where he does contrary!, am sure he is like any other human being created by blood of Jesus. so forgive and correct him where you ate able and have the capacity.

[@paullouis7238]

Julius Chelimo go away with your Jesus.

[@juliuschelimo833]

+Paul Louis pity you Louis!, away where ndugu?!,am entitled toy opinion kindly hold me excused!, never go emotional pliz....

[@paullouis7238]

Julius Chelimo am not emotional an sick of u africans brainwashed With islam and bullshit Christianity

[@kelvinnaholo8234]

PLO is such a big disappointment when he preaches water 💧and takes wine 🍷🍷🍷. Representing election thieves was the biggest human waste he has thrown to the fans.

[@mukomfogweh5927]

Kelvin Naholo you can defend a murder on legal ground but don’t agree with murdering. Distinguished between profession and activism

[@denakennedy5756]

Kelvin Naholo who said the election was stolen,and did the court said so?be realistic.

[@mateusmositsa7384]

I only started following professor Lumumba recently and already he inspires me.God bless him

[@AdemolaAdesiji]

A well cultured Africa son. You are a real African to the core -our dear PLOM.

[@psyatta3773]

we like showing off, lady to work hard for better life, expect better things to happen but often not ready sacrifice or to stand up for it.

[@asherrambo477]

A great African Rhetorician

[@TS-yg3lv]

Usher Asher: PLO Lumumba, is not a rhetorical personnel.