Book Review: A Reinvigorated Ghana Can Lead The Way

New Book discusses nation’s potential and the need for comprehensive reform

Waxhaw, NC – (Release Date TBD) – When corruption abounds, then political independence can not solve the problem of poverty. This is the problem that Africa is suffering under corrupt leaders. Author Okyere Bonna stresses in his book, A New Agenda for Ghana, the need for Africa to have genuine and honest leaders with the Mind and Will to liberate its people from abject poverty. No amount of aid can substitute for the rule of law and vigorous enforcement of the laws of the land.

For Bonna, Ghana needs to break away from the Establishment and the status quo that are impeding Ghana’s potential to grow into a first-world status as a result of their reluctance to make a paradigm shift. Although it has experienced profound peace under the leadership of J.A. Kufour, the growth of the economy and the sharing of national wealth has yet to be seen among the citizenry. Except for the peace and freedom of speech that Ghanians experience today, not much change has occurred since independence.

The author proposes a new Ghana that seeks to build a large middle class and improved standard of living. A Ghana that will not depend on foreign aid but able to manage her own rich natural resources to generate the needed capital. A New Agenda for Ghana must begin with change in our attitudes, which slow down progress. As Africans, we need to understand God’s reasons for endowing us with rich natural resources. Now is the time for us to wake up from our slumber put on the hat of management to improve lives in the continent.

Students pursuing International politics, political science, social science, economics, international business, or graduate students doing research studies on Africa and Third World countries will find this an interesting read, full of insights. As this book is a collection of first hand information, written by an African, it brings up ideas and opinions contrary by popular views that need further research and debate. Readers will find this fascinating as the author goes straight to the point to confront corruption at the same time giving a positive message of hope for Africa to move forward.

About the Author

Okyere Bonna combines investigative writing with the heart of an experienced and caring teacher. Okyere is a soccer fan and has also played amateur soccer at the secondary and college levels. He earned his BA (with honors) in Political Science and Religions from the University of Ghana where he served as SRC Secretary and as executive committee member of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) in 1989/90. His graduate level training is from the prestigious Franciscan (Catholic) University of Steubenville in Ohio in the United States where he earned his MBA and MS in Education. Okyere Bonna has published various articles on social and political issues concerning Ghana. He is also well known for his Vocabulary Trailblazers For Christian Youth Series, a line of books written to enhance Christian education. Okyere Bonna currently serves as the Secretary of the Ghana Leadership Union, Inc. and Vice- President of Ghana Investment Club. He is married to Dr. Magdalene Marfo. They have two children, Petra and Patrick.

A New Agenda for Ghana * by Okyere Bonna

Building Bridges for Positive Change

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