Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, has expressed his belief that being overlooked by former United States President Donald Trump could be a catalyst for Africa’s progress.
In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday, January 26, Moghalu argued that Africa should stop relying on external powers and instead focus on self-determination and independent development.
“Being sidelined by Trump is exactly what Africa needs. We need to wake up and stop moaning about what Trump ‘means for Africa,’” Moghalu wrote.
He added, “Africa needs to take its destiny into its own hands and chart its own course. Just tired of the ‘what Trump means for Africa’ discourse of dependency.”
Moghalu’s remarks challenge the narrative of dependency on Western influence, calling for a rethinking of Africa’s path toward sustainable progress.