Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has urged African leaders to adopt peace models that are practical, fair, and centred on the people.
Frank, who is a Senior Advisor to the Global Friendship City Association (GFCA) in the United States, made the appeal following the adoption of the Abraham Accords by the administration of former US President Donald Trump.
In a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, the political activist said the agreement represented a fresh approach to resolving long-standing conflicts by encouraging cooperation among former adversaries.
He said the Accords emphasised dialogue, trade, security collaboration and mutual engagement, adding that Africa could learn from the new peace model.
Frank stated that the continent had experienced conflicts lasting for decades and should not wait for “perfect conditions” before initiating peace talks.
“African countries know that waiting for ideal circumstances before engaging often means waiting forever. In many cases, peace started when former enemies decided to dialogue despite lingering distrust and unresolved grievances,” he said.
The former APC spokesman said the Accords showed that peace could be built on shared interests, noting that economic cooperation often reduces the incentive for conflict.
“One of the strongest ideas behind the Abraham Accords is that peace can grow from shared interests. When countries trade, invest, and solve problems together, the cost of conflict becomes higher than its benefits,” he said.
Frank stressed that while economic cooperation does not solve all problems, it creates room for dialogue and stability.
He further highlighted that poverty, unemployment, and isolation continued to fuel unrest across Africa, and that regional integration remained crucial for the continent’s future.
However, he cautioned that any peace initiative must also address fairness and justice, adding that Africa’s history of colonialism has heightened sensitivity to exclusion.
“Any peace effort that ignores legitimate grievances risks being fragile. True peace must eventually listen to everyone involved,” he said.
Frank, who also serves as the ULMWP Ambassador for East Africa and the Middle East, said Africa should not simply replicate the Abraham Accords but should learn from its spirit.
He said the Accords demonstrated that long-standing conflicts could be resolved through courage, dialogue and practical cooperation.
“Peace does not always begin with perfect solutions. Sometimes, it begins with a decision to talk, trade, and coexist,” he said.
Frank urged African nations to embrace peace models that are realistic, fair, and people-centred, adding that the continent already has a history of resilience and reconciliation.
He noted that the challenge now is to build on those experiences and prove that imperfect peace is better than endless conflict.
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