Former President John Dramani Mahama says the novel coronavirus pandemic has exposed the structural weaknesses in the economic paradigm of African countries.
In a statement on his Facebook page to mark African Union (AU) Day, John Mahama who is also the leader and flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress stated that; "COVID-19 has exposed the structural weaknesses of our economic paradigm as exporters of primary goods and importers of finished products."
"But with innovative leadership and a belief in especially our enterprising and dynamic young people, we can and we should turn the wheels of the African Economy back on track."
Read full statement below;
Seven years ago, I joined my colleague Heads of State in Addis Ababa to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our Continental Union, the African Union.
We adopted #Agenda2063 as our blueprint for transforming our continent into a future significant global partner.
Across our continent, as we celebrate #AfricaDay on Monday May 25, we must dedicate ourselves as a people and governments towards realising the objectives of #Agenda2063 and building #TheAfricaWeWant.
COVID-19 has exposed the structural weaknesses of our economic paradigm as exporters of primary goods and importers of finished products.
But with innovative leadership and a belief in especially our enterprising and dynamic young people, we can and we should turn the wheels of the African Economy back on track.
Happy AU Day.
Seven years ago, I joined my colleague Heads of State in Addis Ababa to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our...
Posted by John Dramani Mahama on Sunday, May 24, 2020