According to a security expert, Africa's present economic unrest is the product of weak leadership.
According to Dr. Nii Okai, a former employee of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping and Training Centre (KAIPTC), African politicians just manage problems and propose populist policies in an effort to win elections rather than reflecting deeply on and resolving African concerns.
His declaration is in response to the present economic turmoil in the subregion, which has resulted, for example, in a record two-day massive demonstration in Ghana and other countries fighting terrorism.
"Our current leadership is of bad calibre. We need capable leaders who can consider [youth] issues in depth. The kids require role models that speak to their wants and issues. Realistic alternatives, not those you'd win elections with that.
Dr. Nii Okai, the former head of international institutions and e-learning at the KAIPTC, stated that "our problem as Africa is overreliance on Foreign Direct Investment" (FDI). We are forced to practise a form of internal slavery as a result of these individuals changing their currencies and returning the money to their nations.
FDI is not inherently negative, but according to Dr. Okai, the government shouldn't let foreigners just walk in and make money at the cost of the nation.
He said that because African leaders have not considered the issues impacting the youth to propose long-term remedies, there is a faulty economics between the leadership crisis and the youth bulge.
The first day of the #KromAyHyi protest, which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday, was marked by violence as protesters threw stones at police, who responded by shooting tear gas at them.
The group's persistence on marching via the Ring Road Central to the Jubilee House, the seat of government, set off the mayhem and resulted in the arrest of 29 people.
The police also said that they would be arresting the demo's organisers along with other people responsible for the occurrences that ruined the day and bringing them before the court.
The law enforcement agency claims that the move complies with Section 3 of Act 491's Public Order Act.
The group marched to highlight the high expense of living in the area, according to its organisers.
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