I asked: why would President Goodluck Jonathan want to promote an explosive policy of withdrawal of subsidy on the price of petrol at a time when he is grappling with other inflammable issues including insecurity and perception of high-level corruption in government? Well, he has to begin to define his administration. That often involves introduction of policy changes. He is already more than seven months in office following his election last year. In Africa, especially where there had been leadership transition, policy changes can take various forms and produce different effects on business and social climates. Much like in Nigeria, policy changes are expected in most of the 17 countries in Africa where elections had held in 2011 - a year that amplified political risk on the continent.