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Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by GeorgesDiary(m): 8:15pm On Sep 19, 2022
THE LIES & THE TRUTH.

A lot of reactions have trailed the picture that surfaced online where African Leaders were seen, packed in a bus heading to the Queen's Funeral. Many have said that African Leaders weren't valued hence the treatment. Others claimed that the African Leaders were still suffering from the stings of colonialism.

As of 11th September 2022, it was already public knowledge that world leaders may have to travel by bus as STATE cars were banned. This was reported by many UK news outlets and online newspapers. According to Mirror UK

"A document leaked to Politico at the weekend said that escorted coaches will take them to the venue from an undisclosed location where they will have to leave their cars “because of tight security and road restrictions”.

Private aircraft were also banned at Heathrow and all official places used for funerals and associated events. Moving with helicopters around the UK was also banned.

Joe Biden, the President of America was on the other hand given preferential treatment where he was allowed to be driven in the "Beast", a special vehicle manufactured by General Motors for the President for security reasons. He was considered a very high risk hence the need to travel in the special security outfit.

All global leaders regardless of their continent drove in sets of buses. Aside from African Leaders, most European and Asian leaders also drove in luxury coach buses. Those who took group transport also included the European Commission President, German President, Italian President, King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain, King Philippe of Belgium, and China delegates. While the Emir of Qatar traveled in his car, he was forced to wait at the checkpoint for 20 minutes.

All foreign leaders were informed to leave their vehicles in West London as a result of security and restrictions and they saw no issues with it. The pictures circulating online have been misconstrued and misinterpreted.

Another reason why they traveled in groups was to decongest traffic. You can imagine all world leaders going in their vehicles to prove a point at a funeral. Another thing to note is that Biden's vehicle was not provided by the UK.

Again, Joe Biden and a few others were considered very high risk and were allowed to travel in their official vehicles because it has been custom built to protect them from attacks of various degrees.

Were African Leaders in any way humiliated? Of course not! If it was humiliation, then maybe, the entire leaders around the globe were humiliated.

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Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by iamwilliamsfx(m): 8:22pm On Sep 19, 2022
Poor Africans

Sad indeed
Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by Nobody: 8:24pm On Sep 19, 2022
You dey mind those hateful ones here?
They didn't research but were very fast to call them slaves.
Op thanks for the explanation,it's left to those wailers to keep wailing.

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Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by Laggafin: 8:26pm On Sep 19, 2022
Even if they were humiliated.. don't they deserve it

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Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by SpecialAdviser(m): 8:27pm On Sep 19, 2022
Allahmuzayaf:
You dey mind those hateful ones here?
They didn't research but we're very fast to call them slaves.
Op thanks for the explanation,it's left to those wailers to keep wailing.

Why is hatred written all over your comment and you accuse others of hating. Free yourself from mental hatred slavery.

Back to the topic. I see no humiliation and do not care about humiliation here. In an organized society like London, it's not a problem how you travel. Ignore our mo.ronic leaders in Africa blowing siren all over the place because they know their country is insecure. Unfortunately their looting spree spoilt their country.

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Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by Totilopussylick(m): 8:29pm On Sep 19, 2022
Laggafin:
Even if they were humiliated.. don't they deserve it

You took a words from my mouth.

However way they are treated.

They deserved it tongue

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Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by Timatayo1: 8:30pm On Sep 19, 2022
To enter bus ma crime abi which one be humiliated
Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by Nobody: 8:32pm On Sep 19, 2022
undecided
Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by omoharry(f): 8:32pm On Sep 19, 2022
GeorgesDiary:
THE LIES & THE TRUTH.

A lot of reactions have trailed the picture that surfaced online where African Leaders were seen, packed in a bus heading to the Queen's Funeral. Many have said that African Leaders weren't valued hence the treatment. Others claimed that the African Leaders were still suffering from the stings of colonialism.

As of 11th September 2022, it was already public knowledge that world leaders may have to travel by bus as STATE cars were banned. This was reported by many UK news outlets and online newspapers. According to Mirror UK

"A document leaked to Politico at the weekend said that escorted coaches will take them to the venue from an undisclosed location where they will have to leave their cars “because of tight security and road restrictions”.

Private aircraft were also banned at Heathrow and all official places used for funerals and associated events. Moving with helicopters around the UK was also banned.

Joe Biden, the President of America was on the other hand given preferential treatment where he was allowed to be driven in the "Beast", a special vehicle manufactured by General Motors for the President for security reasons. He was considered a very high risk hence the need to travel in the special security outfit.

All global leaders regardless of their continent drove in sets of buses. Aside from African Leaders, most European and Asian leaders also drove in luxury coach buses. Those who took group transport also included the European Commission President, German President, Italian President, King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain, King Philippe of Belgium, and China delegates. While the Emir of Qatar traveled in his car, he was forced to wait at the checkpoint for 20 minutes.

All foreign leaders were informed to leave their vehicles in West London as a result of security and restrictions and they saw no issues with it. The pictures circulating online have been misconstrued and misinterpreted.

Another reason why they traveled in groups was to decongest traffic. You can imagine all world leaders going in their vehicles to prove a point at a funeral. Another thing to note is that Biden's vehicle was not provided by the UK.

Again, Joe Biden and a few others were considered very high risk and were allowed to travel in their official vehicles because it has been custom built to protect them from attacks of various degrees.

Were African Leaders in any way humiliated? Of course not! If it was humiliation, then maybe, the entire leaders around the globe were humiliated.
The Canadian president also came with the Bus. You guys should stop all this one sided talk

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Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by Nobody: 8:32pm On Sep 19, 2022
SpecialAdviser:


Why is hatred written all over your comment and you accuse others of hating. Free yourself from mental hatred slavery.

Back to the topic. I see no humiliation and do not care about humiliation here. In an organized society like London, it's not a problem how you travel. Ignore our mo.ronic leaders in Africa blowing siren all over the place because they know their country is insecure. Unfortunately their looting spree spoilt their country.
One wailer spotted,ogbeni come who you think say you dey follow yarn sef?
You get my message or you just wan zuzu around?
See who dey talk nonsense abeg.

Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by slimjohn2k5: 8:34pm On Sep 19, 2022
Only Biden was excluded
It is not an issue na
Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by GeorgesDiary(m): 8:34pm On Sep 19, 2022
omoharry:
The Canadian president also came with the Bus. You guys should stop all this one sided talk

Why do you folks never read? I bet you didn't read but rushed to comment .
Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by slimfit1(m): 8:35pm On Sep 19, 2022
It's not by force your President to attend. European leaders take buses and public transport nothing new about it. However, repair your country so that when your leaders talk Europe and America listen.
Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by omoharry(f): 8:36pm On Sep 19, 2022
GeorgesDiary:


Why do you folks never read? I bet you didn't read but rushed to comment .
Are you sure this comment is for me ? I was trying to tell the op that other dignitaries and head of state from other European countries also took the bus . So wonder why u decided to attack me .
Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by SpecialAdviser(m): 8:41pm On Sep 19, 2022
Allahmuzayaf:

One wailer spotted,ogbeni come who you think say you dey follow yarn sef?
You get my message or you just wan zuzu around?
See who dey talk nonsense abeg.
How can I understand you when hatred is killing your soul and derailing your communication. Hateful heart is an evil heart. Quit hating emanated from inferiority complex and jealousy. Remember to drink cold water, it helps grin grin grin grin
Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by GeorgesDiary(m): 8:41pm On Sep 19, 2022
omoharry:
Are you sure this comment is for me ? I was trying to tell the op that other dignitaries and head of state from other European countries also took the bus . So wonder why u decided to attack me .

I am the OP and if you read the article maybe your comment would be different .
Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by Nobody: 8:42pm On Sep 19, 2022
SpecialAdviser:

How can I understand you when hatred is killing your soul and derailing your communication. Hateful heart is an evil heart. Quit hating emanated from inferiority complex and jealousy. Remember to drink cold water, it helps grin grin grin grin
I just show you screenshot but you still dey wail,stop smiling at your disgrace abeg.
You don cast already.
Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by Onogiede(m): 8:42pm On Sep 19, 2022
Do they actually think is Nigeria when one idiot so call leader will be using close to 60vehicles as escort,.. See as they all behave
Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by GeorgesDiary(m): 8:42pm On Sep 19, 2022
omoharry:
Are you sure this comment is for me ? I was trying to tell the op that other dignitaries and head of state from other European countries also took the bus . So wonder why u decided to attack me .

I am the OP and if you read the article maybe your comment would be different. And I didn't attack you.
Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by Softmirror: 8:45pm On Sep 19, 2022
Allahmuzayaf:
You dey mind those hateful ones here?
They didn't research but were very fast to call them slaves.
Op thanks for the explanation,it's left to those wailers to keep wailing.

THE PROBLEM OF MOST BLACKS IS INFERIORITY COMPLEX. IT IS A VERY SERIOUS MENTAL ISSUE. UNTIL THAT DAY WE START BELIEVING IN OURSELVES.

DURING THE JUST CONCULDED COMMON WEALTH GAMES, AFTER NIGERIA'S FEMALE TEAM WON THE RELAY 4X100M AND WERE INTERVIEWED AFTERWARDS. THEIR RESPONSE WAS "WE BELIEVE IN OURSELVES".

MOST BLACK ARE PESSIMIST, WHO BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE GOOD FOR NOTHING WHO ARE ALSO SO GOOD AT PROJECTING A VICTIM'S MENTALITY AS EXCUSE FOR A DELIBERATE CHOICE TO BE INEFFICIENT.

ME SHA, AM BLACK AND PROUD.
Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by Quintopia: 8:46pm On Sep 19, 2022
ABSOLUTE NON-ISSUE. THE JAPANESE EMPEROR WAS IN A BUS.

ALL THE WORLD LEADERS EXCEPT JOE BIDEN WAS CONVEYED BY BUS.

THIS IS JUST A FOOLISH ISSUE RAISED BY SOME GUY WITH LOW SELF-ESTEEM.
Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by losky83: 8:50pm On Sep 19, 2022
GeorgesDiary:
THE LIES & THE TRUTH.

A lot of reactions have trailed the picture that surfaced online where African Leaders were seen, packed in a bus heading to the Queen's Funeral. Many have said that African Leaders weren't valued hence the treatment. Others claimed that the African Leaders were still suffering from the stings of colonialism.

As of 11th September 2022, it was already public knowledge that world leaders may have to travel by bus as STATE cars were banned. This was reported by many UK news outlets and online newspapers. According to Mirror UK

"A document leaked to Politico at the weekend said that escorted coaches will take them to the venue from an undisclosed location where they will have to leave their cars “because of tight security and road restrictions”.

Private aircraft were also banned at Heathrow and all official places used for funerals and associated events. Moving with helicopters around the UK was also banned.

Joe Biden, the President of America was on the other hand given preferential treatment where he was allowed to be driven in the "Beast", a special vehicle manufactured by General Motors for the President for security reasons. He was considered a very high risk hence the need to travel in the special security outfit.

All global leaders regardless of their continent drove in sets of buses. Aside from African Leaders, most European and Asian leaders also drove in luxury coach buses. Those who took group transport also included the European Commission President, German President, Italian President, King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain, King Philippe of Belgium, and China delegates. While the Emir of Qatar traveled in his car, he was forced to wait at the checkpoint for 20 minutes.

All foreign leaders were informed to leave their vehicles in West London as a result of security and restrictions and they saw no issues with it. The pictures circulating online have been misconstrued and misinterpreted.

Another reason why they traveled in groups was to decongest traffic. You can imagine all world leaders going in their vehicles to prove a point at a funeral. Another thing to note is that Biden's vehicle was not provided by the UK.

Again, Joe Biden and a few others were considered very high risk and were allowed to travel in their official vehicles because it has been custom built to protect them from attacks of various degrees.

Were African Leaders in any way humiliated? Of course not! If it was humiliation, then maybe, the entire leaders around the globe were humiliated.
It was an organised funeral and no race were embarrassed.

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Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by 3exe3: 9:08pm On Sep 19, 2022
Africans always looking for loopholes to confirm their low self esteem

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Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by RenaissanceGuy: 9:30pm On Sep 19, 2022
Aside Joe Biden who was given a special treatment, which other head of state used their official vehicles
I guess it was to prevent what happened in the movie 'London Has Fallen', from happening in real life.
Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by Faithful007: 9:48pm On Sep 19, 2022
Quintopia:
ABSOLUTE NON-ISSUE. THE JAPANESE EMPEROR WAS IN A BUS.

ALL THE WORLD LEADERS EXCEPT JOE BIDEN WAS CONVEYED BY BUS.

THIS IS JUST A FOOLISH ISSUE RAISED BY SOME GUY WITH LOW SELF-ESTEEM.
Thank you for this. The Prime Minister of Canada, a country with a GDP of 1.6 trillion with 38 million people. Africa's population of 1.2 billion could not even double that figure. He walked with his wife after the Windsor service. He too came in a bus.

I learned the idea of travelling with a bus was actually suggested to the US embassy. The secret service outrightly rejected it.
Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by stamapro(m): 10:06pm On Sep 19, 2022
Na simple matter, them use Dollar measure their weight, so those leaders wey get the same weight with naira follow Britain moluwe bus. Na level
Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by ClassicMan202(m): 10:55pm On Sep 19, 2022
No... Dey got what they deserve... In fact, they should have been made to trek to the venue
Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by techWriter3: 11:14pm On Sep 19, 2022
Even if they were humiliated
Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by wowcatty: 6:23am On Sep 20, 2022
The fact that African leader attended the queen's funeral shows they don't respect themselves and deserved to be treated that way. Bunch of useless people and leaders.
Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by BentizilL: 8:31am On Sep 20, 2022
Stop capping nonsense OP...
The fact that few other leaders accept to join bus doesn't justify African leaders being packed in a like school kids, have some dignity and self respect... shocked

Joe Biden and other leaders arrived in motorcades and private cars.
Stop justify nonsense, a Mandela, Gaddafi or our very Obasanjo would prefer not coming than such disrespect...

Will Putin, Xi be packed in a Bus like that despite being their foe??
What's wrong with you and trying to justify rubbish? undecided
How will you feel in a gathering where you're packed in a Bus but some of your colleagues came with motorcades and private car?

Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by RepoMan007: 2:05pm On Sep 20, 2022
In every class, there is a prefect or monitor. Biden only got elevated in my opinion.
Re: Were African Leaders Humiliated In London? by Psych412(f): 2:22pm On Sep 20, 2022
very humiliated

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