Aremu Urges South African Leaders To Uphold Nelson Mandela's Legacy
Comrade Issa Aremu has urged South African leaders to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy by combating xenophobia and promoting Pan-African unity. He emphasized that true leadership requires reconciliation and inclusivity rather than division.
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Addressing xenophobic violence is critical for South Africa's social stability and its role in broader African diplomatic relations.
The director general of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Ilorin, Comrade Issa Aremu, has called on South African leaders to uphold the enduring ideals of the late Nelson Mandela by promoting tolerance, reconciliation, Pan-Africanism and respect for human dignity. He also urged them to bring an end to recurring xenophobic attacks in the country. Aremu made the call in a statement commemorating the 2026 Nelson Mandela Day, observed globally on July 18. He said Mandela’s leadership laid the foundation for South Africa’s peaceful democratic transition after decades of apartheid through tolerance, forgiveness and inclusive governance. According to him, true leadership is defined not by domination but by the ability to unite people across political, ethnic and ideological divides.
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