Bad gov'ts worse than drugs – Annan

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Asem 8 years ago

U are 1000% right...

U are 1000% right...
sanjay - Abu Dhabi 8 years ago

tell us something about the panama saga, you and kuffour has been quite for long,

tell us something about the panama saga, you and kuffour has been quite for long,
Bbb 8 years ago

Talking nonsense,is your full time job .You are a pathetic animal.

Talking nonsense,is your full time job .You are a pathetic animal.
sanjay - Abu Dhabi 8 years ago

you are right am using 4G network, stupid guy like you

you are right am using 4G network, stupid guy like you
William Sorkpor, USA 8 years ago

With all due respect to the former Secretary General of the UN, -- who I'm proud to call my countryman -- I personally consider the phrase: "Bad gov'ts worse than drugs" another cliché for dodging the question on the actual ...
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With all due respect to the former Secretary General of the UN, -- who I'm proud to call my countryman -- I personally consider the phrase: "Bad gov'ts worse than drugs" another cliché for dodging the question on the actual root-cause of drug addiction, and proliferation. I'll prefer the use of the word governance to the word "govt". In this way, we shall be addressing the bad policies without indicting the makers of those policies.

The point Kofi Annan is alluding to presents us the opportunity to start looking at the latent enablers of drug addiction. Once we can identify the enablers, and device the approach to bring them under control: the proliferation aspect of the problem would take care of itself. Because, the symbiotic relationship between drug-addition, and drug-proliferation follows the simple economic principle of supply and demand. In other words once the demand, -- which in this case is the addiction -- is wiped out; the supply, -- which in this case is the proliferation -- would eventually dry out.

The enablers of drug-addiction are the medical doctors. About 99% of all drug addictions starts with a prescription for a pain-killer. As the threshold for the pain goes up the doctors would keep raising the narcotic content of the prescription. This goes on until the doctors decide the patient has had enough. And then they yank it off cold-turkey. To self-medicate the pain, the patient goes in search of the street equivalent of the prescription drug. The only problem here: this time the patient is no longer under a doctor's supervision.

At this point the demand, -- i.e., the addiction grows -- and the supply, -- i.e., the proliferation follows suit in lockstep. Sooner, or later there's a whole drug trade, and culture permeating the hitherto serene society.

What's government to do? It's to late now to get in front of the curve ball, -- pardon my American baseball lingo. And so, out of panic government begins to enact the kinds of policies Kofi Annan referred to as "worse than drugs". This is sad.

On a personal note: I'm glad Kofi Annan is opening up to the Ghana media. There are a few things I would like to pick his brains on, -- beside drugs -- to help move Ghana above the threshold of mediocrity. I know that would be a bit difficult for him, because he likes to talk about Africa in general. I'm focused just on Ghana for now. So he will have to bear with me.

May Lord Almighty continue to bless our beloved Great Ghana: Amen!!!
Amedume 8 years ago

My people especially should listen to the wisdom and stop pepertrating bad governance in Ghana to their own peril

My people especially should listen to the wisdom and stop pepertrating bad governance in Ghana to their own peril
Attu zongo 8 years ago

Propaganda ( lies ) should listen to free wise counsel from the best world leader. The national destroyers company ( ndc ) are killing the economy of God fearing and incorruptible Ghanaians.
So all incorruptible and God fe ...
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Propaganda ( lies ) should listen to free wise counsel from the best world leader. The national destroyers company ( ndc ) are killing the economy of God fearing and incorruptible Ghanaians.
So all incorruptible and God fearing Ghanaians should just drop mahama ( J.D.M ) for Nana ADDO and Bawumia plus NPP with 77 % hands down victory so that corruption and incompetence can be arrested for the best future of our children and country.
# ARISE FOR MASSIVE CHANGE NOW!
The Future Force 8 years ago

I for one would want to tell Mr Annan the plain fact that, I am very disappointed in his way of trying to justify drug use. Is Mr. Annan telling us that it is good for even governments to deal in drugs with the right policies ...
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I for one would want to tell Mr Annan the plain fact that, I am very disappointed in his way of trying to justify drug use. Is Mr. Annan telling us that it is good for even governments to deal in drugs with the right policies in place? This is very distasteful and extremely disappointing to come from a statesman like Mr. Annan to constantly trying to justify drug use. Mr. Kofi Annan should be stripped of his Chancellorship from the University of Ghana. He does not deserve it and he is becoming a bad example for future leaders by justifying the use of drugs.!!! Or he should kindly resign he position as the Chancellor of the University of Ghana. Thanks
Manavi 8 years ago

Because you are stupid and cannot see beyond your NDC? NDC under mahama is worse than cocaine. They are killing you slowly but because you are foolish you cannot see. How many of your family have been to the university and ma ...
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Because you are stupid and cannot see beyond your NDC? NDC under mahama is worse than cocaine. They are killing you slowly but because you are foolish you cannot see. How many of your family have been to the university and made the smallest impact on any life? Human beings who are using their brains for thinking are talking and those who use their head for carrying loads are also rattling. Shut up. You have been told the truth. Put the load on your head down, open your brains and think properly before coming to this platform. Son of a bitch.
The Future Force 8 years ago

You are as stupid as your wayward parents and cannot think about the terrible consequence of such foolish statements legalizing drugs. Do you know the number of drug related backlash situations that would happen as a result o ...
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You are as stupid as your wayward parents and cannot think about the terrible consequence of such foolish statements legalizing drugs. Do you know the number of drug related backlash situations that would happen as a result of legalizing drugs? Bloody bastard!!! Go check my background first before trying to insult me. I promise you in he coming days, Kofi Annan would resign before you know who you are dealing with. Foolish people of your type are the reasons why school dropouts like you are having the chance to talk in the name of democracy
United Ghana 8 years ago

Your name is quite ironic, since your views on drugs are stuck in the past. 1. Prohibition has failed - supply & use of drugs has rocketed. 2. Prohibition has increased the numbers & power of criminal gangs eg in Colombia. 3. ...
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Your name is quite ironic, since your views on drugs are stuck in the past. 1. Prohibition has failed - supply & use of drugs has rocketed. 2. Prohibition has increased the numbers & power of criminal gangs eg in Colombia. 3. This has leads to the corruption of public officials to the detriment of the nation. 4. Alcohol causes more health & social problems than drugs, yet, that's legal. 5. There's a lesson to be learnt from the US following the prohibition of alcohol almost a decade ago - judges, politicians, law officers etc etc being bought by wealthy bootleggers as the profit margins on alcohol shot up as a consequence and, enabled the mafia to become a significant criminal enterprise in the US. It's time for a serious rethink of current drugs policy. Well said, Mr Annan.
Yawa 8 years ago

Fool.what does he lose from resigning. Do u no him and his formal appointment at all.foolish man son

Fool.what does he lose from resigning. Do u no him and his formal appointment at all.foolish man son
Miss Etweba 8 years ago

Kofi Annan, answer your son implications on Panama scandals.
Remember, you were accused of nepotism during your reign at the UN of awarding juicy food for oil in Iraq for your Nigerian son, kojo.
Proceeds of this ...
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Kofi Annan, answer your son implications on Panama scandals.
Remember, you were accused of nepotism during your reign at the UN of awarding juicy food for oil in Iraq for your Nigerian son, kojo.
Proceeds of this deal is starch in panama in the name of your son's company but abi we know you have that Ghanaian genes of corruption so talk and clear your innocence than lecturing.
Man 8 years ago

Bad govts of Mills-Mahama have made Ghanaians dejected.

Bad govts of Mills-Mahama have made Ghanaians dejected.
OPANINPA 8 years ago

why did you not tell your friends, Gw Bush and Blair? Were you too scared they would sack you from your job? They brought about all this nonsense of
'war on dgrus'.

why did you not tell your friends, Gw Bush and Blair? Were you too scared they would sack you from your job? They brought about all this nonsense of
'war on dgrus'.
United Ghana 8 years ago

Opaninpa, for your information, Tony Blair, as prime minister, reduced the classification of cannabis from class b to class c, making it less of a criminal offence. This policy had the support of many senior policemen.

Opaninpa, for your information, Tony Blair, as prime minister, reduced the classification of cannabis from class b to class c, making it less of a criminal offence. This policy had the support of many senior policemen.
Anonymous Coward 8 years ago

Well spoken Mr. Annan

Well spoken Mr. Annan
Mandee.dav 8 years ago

Mr Annan never mention any political party or government name. So why are NDC people offended to his suggestion.

Mr Annan never mention any political party or government name. So why are NDC people offended to his suggestion.
Sundiata 8 years ago

Who de cap fit! let dem.....throw me one stone !!

Who de cap fit! let dem.....throw me one stone !!
Kojo Morovia 8 years ago

Kofi Annan has not said anywhere that "bad govt worse than drugs". These NPP media houses are so obsessed with discrediting the government that, their headings to anything they report is as fake as Nana Addo's law certificat ...
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Kofi Annan has not said anywhere that "bad govt worse than drugs". These NPP media houses are so obsessed with discrediting the government that, their headings to anything they report is as fake as Nana Addo's law certificate claim.
Maj Gen. Sagbuul 8 years ago

So you are still alive in Monrovia talking shit, You have cheated Ebola so u think u can insult

So you are still alive in Monrovia talking shit, You have cheated Ebola so u think u can insult
Kofi Nyante 8 years ago

Who listens to Kofi Anan?

Who listens to Kofi Anan?
COMMON SENSE 8 years ago

High profile personalities who think wrongly are a much bigger threat. They corrupt the minds of society and eventually produce terrible leaders and governments.

High profile personalities who think wrongly are a much bigger threat. They corrupt the minds of society and eventually produce terrible leaders and governments.
obi 8 years ago

yea now that you are talking hammer on it more

yea now that you are talking hammer on it more
Twum 8 years ago

Where is your voice as the nation totters' on brink of political turmoil? It's such a great disappointment

Where is your voice as the nation totters' on brink of political turmoil? It's such a great disappointment
The Future Force 8 years ago

Kofi Annan is no longer a role model but a bad influence on up and coming future generations. I call on the University of Ghana council and the students body to issue a statement distancing themselves from this rather disappo ...
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Kofi Annan is no longer a role model but a bad influence on up and coming future generations. I call on the University of Ghana council and the students body to issue a statement distancing themselves from this rather disappointing position of the whole Chancellor of our proud University
jam 8 years ago

Indeed bad government is worse than drugs. Is Mahama listening ? Drugs far far better than what we have here in Ghana led by the chief thief Mahama.

Indeed bad government is worse than drugs. Is Mahama listening ? Drugs far far better than what we have here in Ghana led by the chief thief Mahama.
Paul 8 years ago

You are wrong Mr Annan. To hear such a personality make this statement is disappointing, to say the least. Remember that laws and prohibitions have never stopped crime all over the world in any aspect but at least they have ...
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You are wrong Mr Annan. To hear such a personality make this statement is disappointing, to say the least. Remember that laws and prohibitions have never stopped crime all over the world in any aspect but at least they have checked or controlled crime. Just imagine people are allowed to used hard drugs freely for just a period and see what chaos will be unleashed on society. Please, as a former UN Secretary General try to be a role model to society and not a bad influence.
best 1 8 years ago

boreshit

boreshit
oboy kofi 8 years ago

That sanjay make people think mpepefour are not supposed to be in government they have narrow mind, it takes a sensible man to understand Kofi Anan,

That sanjay make people think mpepefour are not supposed to be in government they have narrow mind, it takes a sensible man to understand Kofi Anan,
EFO 8 years ago

Mahama has therefore destroyed more live than drugs

Mahama has therefore destroyed more live than drugs
JM 8 years ago

Look him

Look him
Wescott 8 years ago

President mahama is the worst president as well as a drugs dealer too.

President mahama is the worst president as well as a drugs dealer too.
HARDER@'89... 8 years ago

That is very very great statement indeed mr annan, and so therefore by inference individuals and political parties who have very very soft n silent spot for hard drug trade , usage and drug barons and similar such activities ...
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That is very very great statement indeed mr annan, and so therefore by inference individuals and political parties who have very very soft n silent spot for hard drug trade , usage and drug barons and similar such activities should be as matter of critical concerned be red carded n be perpetually kept in opposition.....
at this point we could conclude therefore casting our minds around that nana addo and the npp aptly qualifies for the above description and so MUST BE PERPETUALLY KEPT IN OPPOSITION COME 7th November, 2016.....remember amoateng n the 77 parcels of cocaine that got disappeared under the "eagle eyes" of the then igp patrick acheampong and nana addo"s npp....

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eh 8 years ago

Mr. Stateman, why has this topic drugs taken importance in your life? What did Ghana gain whilst in office and what now after leaving office. Why don't you LOBBY with your position for Ghana so that the economic rather improv ...
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Mr. Stateman, why has this topic drugs taken importance in your life? What did Ghana gain whilst in office and what now after leaving office. Why don't you LOBBY with your position for Ghana so that the economic rather improves education , jobs, health, pensions, agric etc, so that this drug menace goes away?
bam 8 years ago

Mr. Annan, every strategist has a good mission and vision, what is yours? Can we read into your vision as the leading grower and exporter of these drugs for medicinal use? Leaving office you said you will go into large scale ...
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Mr. Annan, every strategist has a good mission and vision, what is yours? Can we read into your vision as the leading grower and exporter of these drugs for medicinal use? Leaving office you said you will go into large scale farming,ghanaians are hungry, starving is it foodstuffs or drugs you meant? And what is your obscured mission, because fufu and gari is now very expensive?
NOBODY 8 years ago

Former MP Eric Amoateng is sitting somewhere and smiling, saying, "I told you Ghanaians not to crucify me for dealing in drugs> bad government, you know, is worse than drugs, and the USA government has not prosecuted Ghana's ...
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Former MP Eric Amoateng is sitting somewhere and smiling, saying, "I told you Ghanaians not to crucify me for dealing in drugs> bad government, you know, is worse than drugs, and the USA government has not prosecuted Ghana's bad government. Time for me to appeal my conviction".

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