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Suspension of USAID, a wake up call for Africa leaders — Renowned Evangelist.
The suspension of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in some countries has sparked a debate among many people.
Some see it as a setback to Africa development while some also say it’s a glorious opportunity for Africa to redefine it path to self-reliance.
In 2024 alone, USAID provided Ghana with approximately $150 million in bilateral development assistance. The agency also launched a five-year partnership with the Ghana Health Service in 2024, committing $18.8 million to enhance health service delivery.
USAID has invested over $300 million in Ghana’s health sector since 2018, targeting malaria, maternal health, and HIV/AIDS programs. Ghana received $2.6 billion in FDI in 2021, declined to $1.47 billion in 2022, and slipped lower to a record low of $650 million in 2023.
Evangelist Edward Freeman who is well known as (Wiase ye broni dea) in an exclusive interview with Evans Kweku Oboafi Junior (HARDROCK), has said the suspension could push Ghana to develop alternative revenue streams, such as increasing domestic tax collection, improving local industries, and attracting more private investment, as outlined in the Ghana Beyond Aid charter in 2019 by former President Akufo-Addo.
He also added, that for too long, many African nations have depended on foreign aid, which more at times lead to complacency among Africa leaders instead of prioritizing local industries, investing in human capital and creating long term economic solutions.
“Most of these funds do not reach their intended destination, corruption and mismanagement have crippled many aid projects, leaving the intended beneficiaries the ordinary Africans without the promise relief, so i don’tsee the need for such support” he added.
