CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
This study attempts a critical evaluation of the place of import thesis in African political thought. African political thought is essentially based on African philosophy and culture. It is a frontal attack on the imperial powers of Great Britain, France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium and the Union of South Africa that deprived the various people of Africa their freedom to self-government (Ifeanacho 136). Thus, the political thoughts of African leaders at different points and countries were meant to be final assaults upon the denial of the people’s fundamental human rights and freedom, which was exhibited. as of the time slavery and colonialism. The political thought was directed on two great dangers that threatened African States and the Continent – colonialism and racism.