The Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has characterized Ghana as a nation prone to dependency and being reliant on external aid.

Taking to the X platform, he highlighted the contrasting approaches taken by Ghana and Nigeria in various endeavors, including the establishment of national airlines.

According to him, both Ghana and Nigeria have invested significant time and financial resources over the years in attempts to launch national airlines.

However, the outcomes have varied considerably.

In Nigeria, Mr Simons noted that the government's efforts to establish a national carrier ended in farce.

Despite considerable investments, bureaucratic obstacles, financial mismanagement, and operational inefficiencies plagued the project, ultimately leading to its failure.

In contrast, the success story of Air Peace, a fully private Nigerian airline, stands in stark contrast to Nigeria's aviation struggles.

Operating independently of government of Nigeria  support, Air Peace successfully launched flights to Europe, showcasing the resilience and potential of private enterprise within Nigeria's aviation industry.

Yet, in Ghana, the government is placing its hopes on a former footballer to resolve the issue.

"Ghana & Nigeria have spent years & $millions trying to launch a "national airline". In Nigeria's case, it descended into farce. A fully private Nigerian airline, Air Peace, has on its own launched flights to Europe. In Ghana, the govt hopes a former footballer will save the day," he wrote.

Ghana & Nigeria have spent years & $millions trying to launch a "national airline". In Nigeria's case, it descended into farce. A fully private Nigerian airline, Air Peace, has on its own launched flights to Europe. In Ghana, the govt hopes a former footballer will save the day. pic.twitter.com/XILGrMklPp— Bright Simons (@BBSimons) April 7, 2024