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• thetruth 1 year ago

  democracy and development are NOT mutually exclusive, and SHOULD not be! wrong title!

  democracy and development are NOT mutually exclusive, and SHOULD not be! wrong title!

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• Kweku Tsin 1 year ago

  This is a stupid question. How can you have one without the other. Our system of Government works in England but not in Ghana. The problem is not the system, but the corrupt politician running the system. Our political social ...
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  This is a stupid question. How can you have one without the other. Our system of Government works in England but not in Ghana. The problem is not the system, but the corrupt politician running the system. Our political socialization and culture do not line up with our system of Government.

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• Mawuetornam Dugbazah 1 year ago

  Kweku Tsin:
  
  Out of curiosity, which "political socialization and culture" are you referring to? Akan culture? The culture of the Mole-Dagbon people? Or maybe you are referring to Evhe (Ewe) culture? Ghana is not culturally ...
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  Kweku Tsin:
  
  Out of curiosity, which "political socialization and culture" are you referring to? Akan culture? The culture of the Mole-Dagbon people? Or maybe you are referring to Evhe (Ewe) culture? Ghana is not culturally homogeneous as some like to think.
  
  Gee, I WONDER IF this is an admission that Akan culture in particular is by far the most CORRUPT in the Republic of Ghana? I wonder???
  
  My personal view is that any culture that does not clearly develop the moral fortitude of young men (based on Godly patriarchal influences) inherently becomes a corrupt culture. Women can't effectively raise children--i.e. future leaders--on their own. The divine "brand" therefore made men the BACKBONE of society and NOT women. Matriarchal "wofadia"-isms are therefore quite amusing to me. Thank you.

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• Kweku Tsin 1 year ago

  I did not refer to any tribe. Our COLLECTIVE orientation towards politics is what defines our political socialization. Over time our political socialization shapes our political culture. TO ME, THIS IS NOT INTRA TRIBAL DEBATE ...
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  I did not refer to any tribe. Our COLLECTIVE orientation towards politics is what defines our political socialization. Over time our political socialization shapes our political culture. TO ME, THIS IS NOT INTRA TRIBAL DEBATE.

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• Mawuetornam Dugbazah 1 year ago

  Mr. Tsin:
  
  Ghanaians are generally socialised under kingship (aka chieftaincy) and ethnic paradigms of politics (aka governance), before they reach the age at which they exercise their right to vote.
  
  This is the REAL "p ...
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  Mr. Tsin:
  
  Ghanaians are generally socialised under kingship (aka chieftaincy) and ethnic paradigms of politics (aka governance), before they reach the age at which they exercise their right to vote.
  
  This is the REAL "political socialization" that you seem to be dodging in order to sound politically correct. Thank you.

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• Pelicles 1 year ago

  Kweku Tsin, Ghana's problem is "We Ghanaians" because without us, there is no country called Ghana so, the problems in the country called Ghana is the people living in it.
  
  Anytime the government tries to come up with somet ...
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  Kweku Tsin, Ghana's problem is "We Ghanaians" because without us, there is no country called Ghana so, the problems in the country called Ghana is the people living in it.
  
  Anytime the government tries to come up with something, Ghanaians will rise up and speak ill against the move so, who is causing what in Ghana? Remember Henry Quartey's decision to decongest some areas in the capital, what did we hear from the same Ghanaians who are spitting that the capital stinks, and what was the end result, so, who are the problems facing Ghana?

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• Prince Dadzie 1 year ago

  Thank you for your comment, Kweku. It’s ironic that you label the question as “stupid” while echoing exactly what the article seeks to address. The piece delves into how Ghana’s democratic system, influenced by extern ...
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  Thank you for your comment, Kweku. It’s ironic that you label the question as “stupid” while echoing exactly what the article seeks to address. The piece delves into how Ghana’s democratic system, influenced by external models like the one in England, struggles due to corruption and a mismatch with our social and cultural context, points you seem to agree with.
  
  If you read the article carefully, you’d realize the question is not “stupid” but a deliberate way to provoke reflection on whether democracy as we practice it is delivering the development we need. Next time, a bit more thought before commenting might serve you well. Thank you

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• Prince Dadzie 1 year ago

  Thank you for your comment! You’re absolutely correct that democracy and development should not be mutually exclusive. The title is not meant to suggest they are inherently in conflict, but rather to question whether Ghana� ...
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  Thank you for your comment! You’re absolutely correct that democracy and development should not be mutually exclusive. The title is not meant to suggest they are inherently in conflict, but rather to question whether Ghana’s current democratic system is delivering the development the people need. It’s a call for reflection on how both can work more effectively together. I appreciate your insight!

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• Mawuetornam Dugbazah 1 year ago

  Mr. Dadzie:
  
  Your piece is very relevant at this juncture of Ghanaian political and economic history. However, Ghanaian society is one in which the majority of citizens have a strong aversion to the truth you are preaching. ...
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  Mr. Dadzie:
  
  Your piece is very relevant at this juncture of Ghanaian political and economic history. However, Ghanaian society is one in which the majority of citizens have a strong aversion to the truth you are preaching. Thank you for this piece. Its contents were very encouraging.
  
  Lastly, just consider that Yeshua ha Mashyakh (Jesus the Christ)--the ruler and creator of heaven and earth--was never, is never and will never be a DEMOCRAT! He is in all senses of the term, a DICTATOR. Amen!
  
  Sincerely,
  Mawuetornam Dugbazah

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• Prince Dadzie 1 year ago

  Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Mawuetornam. I deeply appreciate your recognition of the article’s relevance and the encouragement it offers in addressing Ghana’s political and economic challenges.
  
  Your point ab ...
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  Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Mawuetornam. I deeply appreciate your recognition of the article’s relevance and the encouragement it offers in addressing Ghana’s political and economic challenges.
  
  Your point about societal aversion to truth is well-taken, it is indeed a challenge to engage in honest conversations when resistance to change is strong. Regarding your spiritual perspective, it is an interesting lens to consider governance and leadership, especially when reflecting on higher ideals of justice and accountability.
  
  Thank you again for engaging with the article and sharing your reflections. Stay blessed!

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• Pelicles 1 year ago

  To the author of the article, do we have a system of government called "Development" which is different from "Democracy"? I didn't understand your headline.

  To the author of the article, do we have a system of government called "Development" which is different from "Democracy"? I didn't understand your headline.

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• Prince Dadzie 1 year ago

  Thank you for your question! The headline contrasts two key aspects of governance: democracy, which focuses on political freedoms and participation, and development, which emphasizes economic growth and improving living stand ...
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  Thank you for your question! The headline contrasts two key aspects of governance: democracy, which focuses on political freedoms and participation, and development, which emphasizes economic growth and improving living standards. It’s not about “Development” being a system of government, but rather questioning whether Ghana’s democracy is achieving the desired developmental outcomes for its people. The goal is to spark reflection on the balance between these priorities. Hope this clears things up!

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• Raphael 1 year ago

  One thing most Ghanaians have forgotten Easily is we do not understand the democracy we practice as people. We are the only people who keep repeating mistakes and never learn from it. Development is the birth to governance, w ...
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  One thing most Ghanaians have forgotten Easily is we do not understand the democracy we practice as people. We are the only people who keep repeating mistakes and never learn from it. Development is the birth to governance, where people are really patriotic and understand the plight of the citizens and implementing policies that constitute their well-being in terms of grow in wealth and sustainable life.

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