Dr. Ghadafi Saibu, President and CEO of the Institute of Comparative African Policy Analysis (ICAPA) and Associate Researcher at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), has expressed concern over Africa’s vulnerability to policies imposed by advanced countries, particularly in the wake of the recent U.S. visa suspension affecting Ghana and other nations.
Speaking on Bullet TV’s Morning Target, Dr. Saibu asked,
“When will we stop being vulnerable to advanced countries?” He emphasized that African nations should respond decisively and not adopt a passive or conciliatory stance in the face of such unilateral measures. “African countries should not be soft in their response,” he added.
Dr. Saibu also weighed in on the proposed Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy, noting that it may not be necessary at this time. He stated, “I don’t think government needs it at the moment; the current economic team is working.”