Corrupt and greedy leaders keep Africa poor – Antwi-Danso

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Truth Conquest 10 years ago

“We don’t have an Eco-Marine. Between Lagos and Dakar, there is no passenger ship or cargo ship that carts away [cargo]. If you have cargo in Ghana and you want to send it to Lagos, you have to wait for some Chinese ship ...
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“We don’t have an Eco-Marine. Between Lagos and Dakar, there is no passenger ship or cargo ship that carts away [cargo]. If you have cargo in Ghana and you want to send it to Lagos, you have to wait for some Chinese ship or Korean ship or Maersk. Is it not a shame?”

Are you really a doctor and talking about shame, in Africa? What happened to Black Star Line? We drive $100,000.00 vehicles on roads that are not even graded, we know no shame. Some German tourist said our capital (Accra) was filthy, and instead of us taking up the challenge to clean up and boost tourism, we resorted to "throwing stones" at them. We don't like to hear the truth.
PRINCE KWASI ADADE 10 years ago

THAT MONEY CANT TURN THINGS AROUND, THE DAMAGE NDC HAS CAUSED IS TOO DEEP. WE HAVE A LITTLE OVER $100 MILLION IN THAT FUND. AN AMOUNT WHICH ONE NDC THIEF CAN BLOW WITHIN A WEEK, TO SATISFY HIS AVARICE. NDC GREEDY CORRUPT BAST ...
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THAT MONEY CANT TURN THINGS AROUND, THE DAMAGE NDC HAS CAUSED IS TOO DEEP. WE HAVE A LITTLE OVER $100 MILLION IN THAT FUND. AN AMOUNT WHICH ONE NDC THIEF CAN BLOW WITHIN A WEEK, TO SATISFY HIS AVARICE. NDC GREEDY CORRUPT BASTARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CHARCOAL SELLER. 10 years ago

The only solution to Africa's problems is PanAfricanism: The total liberation and unification of Africa under scientific Socialism.

Regionalism is a ploy by reactionary political parties, in order to retard Africa's unifi ...
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The only solution to Africa's problems is PanAfricanism: The total liberation and unification of Africa under scientific Socialism.

Regionalism is a ploy by reactionary political parties, in order to retard Africa's unification and maintain a neocolonial status quo, where individualism, capitalist greed and corruption is the order of the day.

Reactionary political parties as well as critics, run their mouths about Africa's problems, however, they always conveniently avoid mentioning PanAfricanism, the only solution to Africa's problem.

FORWARD EVER, BACKWARD NEVER.
GHFUO, MALLAM MAHAMA BB! 10 years ago

BLAME THE GREEDY,NO GOODERS. THEY ARE EVIL AND MUST BE KILLED.

BLAME THE GREEDY,NO GOODERS. THEY ARE EVIL AND MUST BE KILLED.
TOO MANY HYPOCRITES IN GHANA 10 years ago

CAN THIS FOOLISH DR MANAGE A COMMON CONSTITUENCY

CAN THIS FOOLISH DR MANAGE A COMMON CONSTITUENCY
Yentumi 10 years ago

Even if he can't manage a constituency, he has the wright to suggest to those who hold the posoition but are blind.
Jesus named them "Blind guides." I think most of those blind guides most leave the scene for better eyed you ...
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Even if he can't manage a constituency, he has the wright to suggest to those who hold the posoition but are blind.
Jesus named them "Blind guides." I think most of those blind guides most leave the scene for better eyed youngsters.
Omanba, Chiicago, IL. 10 years ago

Man, thank you very much for your nice piece of writing. It's so unfortunate to see the way our leaders behave as if they don't think of our dear country. All that they know is to squander our money (The National Cake). Is it ...
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Man, thank you very much for your nice piece of writing. It's so unfortunate to see the way our leaders behave as if they don't think of our dear country. All that they know is to squander our money (The National Cake). Is it not a shame that if you come to a place like the U.S, people like ourselves, the same human beings, have been able to develop their their country but when you look at ours, and our leaders everything is in a mess. Shame unto our leaders and their 'Sikadicious' mentality.
Daniella 10 years ago

I wonder where you had your education (doctoral) degree from. if the journalist quoted you well, then sorry 'doc' your comments/observations do not follow any doctoral level of rational thinking in; problem identification,pra ...
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I wonder where you had your education (doctoral) degree from. if the journalist quoted you well, then sorry 'doc' your comments/observations do not follow any doctoral level of rational thinking in; problem identification,practical solution for implementation, enforcing and monitoring progress. If you are really leanered as you want us to believe spend the time and let us know what we do not know. let the whole world know why you blame leaders based on the scanty, and unsupported arguments you are making. Let the whole world know how to solve Africa's problems with supported and pragmatic approach. present the your proposal and if you are serious we will definitely take you serious. Besides that live us alone.
FA 10 years ago

ANY IDIOT WANT TO PRESIDENT--LOOK OUR OWN BACK YARD !

ANY IDIOT WANT TO PRESIDENT--LOOK OUR OWN BACK YARD !
FA 10 years ago

ANY IDIOT WANT TO BE PRESIDENT--LOOK OUR OWN BACK YARD

ANY IDIOT WANT TO BE PRESIDENT--LOOK OUR OWN BACK YARD
Swapna Guduru 10 years ago

What kind of International Expert are you? What would be the essence of Eco Air? All you Africans (educated or otherwise) think is an airline (govt owned). What happened to Air Afrique that was owned by a consortium of about ...
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What kind of International Expert are you? What would be the essence of Eco Air? All you Africans (educated or otherwise) think is an airline (govt owned). What happened to Air Afrique that was owned by a consortium of about 10 African countries? All it did was carry the families of the various presidents/ministers and their families around the world without paying for such trips. And then went BANKRUPT! Foolish Africans. You all have truly disappointed God.
Vendela Akua 10 years ago

This is the root of the Whole problem facing African, it's corrupt leaders. It is not New, the solution is they need to be removed.
And fast. One can not sit by and watch anymore. Action must be taken.

This is the root of the Whole problem facing African, it's corrupt leaders. It is not New, the solution is they need to be removed.
And fast. One can not sit by and watch anymore. Action must be taken.
Stephen 10 years ago

Look at your own country. A corrupt and incompetent thief is your president. Look at what he has done to his fellow Northerners

Look at your own country. A corrupt and incompetent thief is your president. Look at what he has done to his fellow Northerners
unMisguided African Child. 10 years ago

ON THE QUESTION OF REGIONAL INTERGRATION:..try this on for a size:

Once upon a time,not too,too long ago a Great and Noble African named Kwame Nkrumah appeared on the African scene.

This young Nzima man dedicated his wh ...
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ON THE QUESTION OF REGIONAL INTERGRATION:..try this on for a size:

Once upon a time,not too,too long ago a Great and Noble African named Kwame Nkrumah appeared on the African scene.

This young Nzima man dedicated his whole life to the African Struggle.Infact,he was first an African and second a Ghanaian.He spoke of African Unity but was so Misundrestood.
When he founded the Organization of African Union(now AU) in aAddis,even his own ardent supporters rose up and introduced the phrase:"Non-Interference" in each other's state.

This was the beginning of the end:His
enemies at home rose up and said openly"ye 3ntra ho,3ma Nzima nii eni ade3"..ON that fateful day U.P. was formed(now,NPP).
People began to throw insults at him.
Some said he wanted to be the President of Africa,others(still) call
him a dictator.
And,all Nkrumah did was to appeal to our best hopes.Kwame made Africa's future the purpose of his life.

On this very same topic of Regional-State Intergration Kwame once said:
"WE CAN ALL DRAIN THE SWAMP
OR LIVE IN IT"
We all know now,how things turned out
since his overthrow by the CIA.Things
don't seem to be getting any better....and We still live in the swamp: Most Afrcans still travel to fetch the family water on our heads !!!
His overthrow,not only made history,infact it changed history.

Ouestions To Ponder:What if he was not
taken out by the CIA,could the OAU become a driving force on the continent,on his watch?Would our Regional Intergration have become a reality today?

To assess Nkruma's legacy you have to assess his passion for African Unity and Regional Intergration

A lot of who we all are today stems from the Educational Policies of this
great and noble African.
Kwame left an important impression on the continent.

On Intergation,Kwame reminds us:
"Divided we are weak:united,
Africa could become one of
greatest forces in the world."

Dreams Never Die,my friends.This is not news,this too,is a reality.

I am nana-yaw
your-brother-in-the struggle.
Gonzaga 10 years ago

All the things Kwame Nkrumah talked about and wanted to do is what all are saying and crying out loud now. He was way beyond his time at that time and most people did not understand him. The only people who understood him was ...
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All the things Kwame Nkrumah talked about and wanted to do is what all are saying and crying out loud now. He was way beyond his time at that time and most people did not understand him. The only people who understood him was the WEST, the developed countries. He was a threat to them, hence they found a way to destroy him and we Africans, especially Ghanaians killed him.
GURUNDA 10 years ago

Africans as well as Ghanaians should stop "worshipping" their presidents and begin to hold them accountable for retrogression. In fact the indemnity clause in Ghana should be repealed. Corrupt leaders and ministers should be ...
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Africans as well as Ghanaians should stop "worshipping" their presidents and begin to hold them accountable for retrogression. In fact the indemnity clause in Ghana should be repealed. Corrupt leaders and ministers should be prosecuted.
Kofi Mensah 10 years ago

Vladimir, you are Russian. GO home and leave Ghanaian leaders alone.
It is one of the worst names to adopt.You sound like Stalin.
DId not your mother tell you.

Vladimir, you are Russian. GO home and leave Ghanaian leaders alone.
It is one of the worst names to adopt.You sound like Stalin.
DId not your mother tell you.
GURUNDA 10 years ago

Leave Ghanaian leaders alone? You endorse naked corruption. Think better.

Leave Ghanaian leaders alone? You endorse naked corruption. Think better.
regina nyanorvi 10 years ago

woa wisdom is calling to all it children. when the wise speak they speak wisdom. well spoken, that was wonderful

woa wisdom is calling to all it children. when the wise speak they speak wisdom. well spoken, that was wonderful
MAHAMA LOOT ND SHARE 10 years ago

TWEAAAAAAA MAHAMA IS INSANE,FAKE,CRIMINAL,CORRUPT MAN,SHAME ON HIM,KWASEA LIKE HIM

TWEAAAAAAA MAHAMA IS INSANE,FAKE,CRIMINAL,CORRUPT MAN,SHAME ON HIM,KWASEA LIKE HIM
They Say They Say 10 years ago

Ecowas concept was created before European union. If you want to know when Africa's development will start taking place, look at the two. Monetary union alone will alleviate half of their problems, yet they can't understand.

Ecowas concept was created before European union. If you want to know when Africa's development will start taking place, look at the two. Monetary union alone will alleviate half of their problems, yet they can't understand.
Jerry 10 years ago

THERE ARE THOSE WHO DREAM OF A BETTER LIFESTYLE
AND
AND THOSE WHO LIVE THEIR DREAMS
THOSE WHO WONDER WHAT TOMORROW WILL BRING
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THERE ARE THOSE WHO DREAM OF A BETTER LIFESTYLE
AND
AND THOSE WHO LIVE THEIR DREAMS
THOSE WHO WONDER WHAT TOMORROW WILL BRING
AND
THOSE WHO OWN THEIR FUTURE
THEY HOLD THE KEY TO THEIR TOMORROW KNOWING FULLY WELL THAT THEY ARE THE ARCHITECT OF THEIR DESTINY
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Papa Yaw 10 years ago

How

How
still rastafari 10 years ago

politicians & chiefs a bane to Africa

politicians & chiefs a bane to Africa
Narh Kofi 10 years ago

Charcoal Seller, do yuo think Africa can ever unite? First solve the problem in Ghana - Asantis, Ewes and the Northners and then you can think of Africa

Charcoal Seller, do yuo think Africa can ever unite? First solve the problem in Ghana - Asantis, Ewes and the Northners and then you can think of Africa
still rastafari 10 years ago

politicians & chiefs killing GH & Africa

politicians & chiefs killing GH & Africa
Villagechild 10 years ago

You are right. We must set up Eco-fund to set up Eco-Air, Eco-Marine. Africa must use its own means to develop its own people.

You are right. We must set up Eco-fund to set up Eco-Air, Eco-Marine. Africa must use its own means to develop its own people.
Amas 10 years ago

To whom it may concern,pls kindly inform mr antwi to be proud of his African heritage and stop using this communist and slavery name.why can't black people back from slavery names
afterall the freedom and justice we fought ...
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To whom it may concern,pls kindly inform mr antwi to be proud of his African heritage and stop using this communist and slavery name.why can't black people back from slavery names
afterall the freedom and justice we fought hard for to be independent.
afuath 10 years ago

You are 100% right

You are 100% right
opusuodum 10 years ago

BROTHER DANSD YOU ARE RIGHT THEY ARE SO GREEDY AND THEY ARE GOING TO PAY FOR

BROTHER DANSD YOU ARE RIGHT THEY ARE SO GREEDY AND THEY ARE GOING TO PAY FOR
Pelicles 10 years ago

The problem facing Africa is not about our leaders alone but rather, the entire citizens of the continent. Africans, especially the blacks, are too self centered. Our motto is "me-myself-and-I" and that is a killer instinct ...
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The problem facing Africa is not about our leaders alone but rather, the entire citizens of the continent. Africans, especially the blacks, are too self centered. Our motto is "me-myself-and-I" and that is a killer instinct.

We brag as if but, in reality, we are the most "retarded humans" on the planet. We will go nowhere with such foolish mentality. Our leaders who come out from our midst, are part of the problem but we should blame all and sundry.
Kwasi Poku 10 years ago

We all know this; it's an indisputable fact. The question is, what are we doing as a people to stop it? A lot of countries put their corrupt leaders before the courts of law and make them pay for their crimes. Recently, Italy ...
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We all know this; it's an indisputable fact. The question is, what are we doing as a people to stop it? A lot of countries put their corrupt leaders before the courts of law and make them pay for their crimes. Recently, Italy Berlusconi, not only was he a leader; he is filthy rich; he was found guilty and convicted and banned from running for public office. We the people of Ghana are enablers, we help the leaders to be corrupt. I dare say we WANT them to be corrupt.
BLUE PRINT 10 years ago

Yes, with the connivance of those who are supposed to educate the masses of their civic responsibilities and rights and engage them in a meaningful manner, by ensuring effective dissemination of information to help them make ...
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Yes, with the connivance of those who are supposed to educate the masses of their civic responsibilities and rights and engage them in a meaningful manner, by ensuring effective dissemination of information to help them make an informed decision. That is the paradox, which needs to be broken for Ghana and Africa to break out of the vicious cycle of poverty and stagnation.
makamamam 10 years ago

DOESTHIS FOOL know what really consist of intergration? Does he understand the cultural dynamics involved?

DOESTHIS FOOL know what really consist of intergration? Does he understand the cultural dynamics involved?
BILAL 10 years ago

Rawlings and the NDC did their huge, "azaah" sale and gave away Blacks Star Line to themselves and cronies. Did anybody raise their voices in the 90s? Too late now to cry over no marine transportation between African countrie ...
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Rawlings and the NDC did their huge, "azaah" sale and gave away Blacks Star Line to themselves and cronies. Did anybody raise their voices in the 90s? Too late now to cry over no marine transportation between African countries!
AGBELI KUMORDZI 10 years ago

WE HAVE TO BLAME THE WESTERNERS TOO FOR OUR ECONOMIC PROBLEMS

WE HAVE TO BLAME THE WESTERNERS TOO FOR OUR ECONOMIC PROBLEMS
Seko 10 years ago

Do you really need leaders in Africa, a big no!!!, our selection of president is through the tribal means, selection of policies is tribal, anything we try to do is tribal including wars we fought. I laugh when I hear people ...
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Do you really need leaders in Africa, a big no!!!, our selection of president is through the tribal means, selection of policies is tribal, anything we try to do is tribal including wars we fought. I laugh when I hear people talk abouit Africa's development. It will not happen becuase we not even have a definition of ehat development is in Africa. How do we know when we are there since we do not know the detinarion?
Mankind 10 years ago

Well, no ships because J.J.Rawlings, P.V Obeng, The Ahwoi brothers and the Tsikatas SOLD the Black Star Shipping Lines and pocketed the money.

Well, no ships because J.J.Rawlings, P.V Obeng, The Ahwoi brothers and the Tsikatas SOLD the Black Star Shipping Lines and pocketed the money.
TEE 10 years ago

WHO MAHE MAHAMA A PRESIDENT

WHO MAHE MAHAMA A PRESIDENT
Sam 10 years ago

You did hit the nail in the head. One cannot understand why these leaders will rule this beautiful and a rich continent in a such way.

You did hit the nail in the head. One cannot understand why these leaders will rule this beautiful and a rich continent in a such way.

Corrupt and greedy leaders keep Africa poor – Antwi-Danso

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