Bob Geldof threatened to withdraw from Tony Blair's Commission for Africa due to concerns about its efficiency in addressing key issues. He criticized the commission's early conclusions, claiming it was impossible to arrive at such determinations after just one meeting. Geldof emphasized his reluctance to be part of a group that appeared to endorse pre-determined government policies rather than genuinely evaluate the challenges facing Africa. His complaints surfaced in an official letter addressed to the commission's policy director, highlighting tensions over the commission's purpose and direction.
Musician Bob Geldof once threatened to storm out of Tony Blair's Commission for Africa, warning it was in danger of becoming "a laughable grotesque". He expressed his concern over the commission's emerging conclusions, feeling that they were pre-determined government policies rather than independent findings. Geldof's anger was evident in a letter dated 9 August 2004, where he stated it was impossible to reach conclusions after just one meeting. He emphasized that he was not willing to be part of a commission that wasn't genuinely assessing Africa's challenges.
The Commission for Africa, established by Tony Blair, aimed to address the continent's issues before a significant G8 summit. Bob Geldof, a crucial figure in its establishment, voiced strong objections when he perceived the commission's conclusions as being decided too quickly and lacking depth. His letter to Sir Nicholas Stern highlighted his frustration with the organization's direction and the pressure to conform to government agendas.
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