Mo Ibrahim Quotes & Sayings

“You get over your first love by falling in love with something new.”

“I don't subscribe to the narrative that Africa is backward because of colonialism.”

“Intimidation, harassment and violence have no place in a democracy.”

“While the Marshall Plan was important for Europe's recovery, Europe's prosperity was really built on economic integration and policy coherence.”

“I think we need to look at ourselves first. We should practice what we're preaching. Otherwise, we are hypocrites.”

“Sudan cannot afford to be on the wrong side of history. The north and south will have to work together, but will they?”

“We cannot expect loyalty to an unjust regime.”

“We measure everything - why not governance?”

“More people smile at me now I'm richer.”

“For citizens to become fully engaged in holding their leadership to account, accurate information is required to see where action is needed, to measure the results of policies and programmes, to build support for courageous decisions and to consolidate political legitimacy.”