Jimoh Ibrahim, a senator from Ondo South and an APC leader, has suggested that U.S. President Donald Trump speak with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu about bolstering American influence in Africa and thwarting China’s expanding power.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Ibrahim highlighted how BRICS+, a 10-member economic and political alliance led by China, has already approached Tinubu regarding economic cooperation and trading in the Chinese Yuan.
According to Ibrahim, China has been expanding its reach across Africa by providing loans for infrastructure projects like airports and seaports. However, he emphasized that their ultimate goal is gaining legitimacy on the continent.
He revealed that China recently proposed economic collaboration with Nigeria, but Tinubu responded by insisting on increased trade benefits before considering such an agreement.
Ibrahim warned that both the U.S. and China view Africa as a crucial battleground in global geopolitics and urged America to engage with African leaders to curb China’s expanding influence.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
