A good write up here. Ghanaians are obsessed with tribal politics--so the national governments have always been weak. Until we can have a truly "national" party or government--political solutions will remain elusive.
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A good write up here. Ghanaians are obsessed with tribal politics--so the national governments have always been weak. Until we can have a truly "national" party or government--political solutions will remain elusive.
Our chiefs, pastors, politicians, bureaucrats, economic agents have all failed. But because of the "false"kinship affiliations--we as a nation have not been able to tackled the "cancer" at the macro level.
At the macro-political level--we have accepted the narrative of the chief vampires (the ruling class) to blame our problems on our neighbors: Ashantis, Ewes, etc.
So the NPP and NDC and other elites continue to lead the exploitation bandwagon and have poisoned our minds to accept a false narrative-of tribalism. And it is even sad to see educated folk buy into the hogwash.
Okuoko Gyeabour 13 years ago
Yes there is need to address the root causes and not the symptoms because we now face a social divide created by greedy politicians with some greedy bureaucrats and professionals. We need a systemic change or a transformation ... read full comment
Yes there is need to address the root causes and not the symptoms because we now face a social divide created by greedy politicians with some greedy bureaucrats and professionals. We need a systemic change or a transformational leadership with a mission to clean the Aegean stables, as it were.
srome 13 years ago
Thanks for great article, I have lived in the US for some time now, there is one observation that contrast sharply, and that is integrity, honesty, trustworthiness, and truthfulness, these are essential ingredients of any fun ... read full comment
Thanks for great article, I have lived in the US for some time now, there is one observation that contrast sharply, and that is integrity, honesty, trustworthiness, and truthfulness, these are essential ingredients of any functioning democracy, but this is where Ghanaians fall short. When the article mentioned all the vices including corruption and armed robbery, it is clear that the source of this behavior and mindset is lack of integrity. In the US, these values constitute the fundamental teachings of the children in the elementary schools, conscious efforts are made to generate interest in one’s self worth and creativity, sizable percentage of this kids grow up to become great men of integrity, very competent leaders and hardworking workforce. In gh all is not lost, we need to begin to teach our children the importance of these values and insist through parent teacher associations to ensure these values are giving prominence. The areas in government that are crucial for integrity and trustworthiness, are the judiciary and law enforcement, If the heads of these sectors want to do a good job, they can begin to organize periodic workshops to continue incentivizing integrity, it could be our down payment to recovery.
Jill 13 years ago
Great piece!
Great piece!
Manu 13 years ago
WHEN AN ARMED ROBBER MET HE MAKE SURE HE KILL YOU ANY ARMED ROBBER IS NOT SUPOSE TO HAVE A DEFENCE TO DEFENED HIM IF YOU START KILLING THEM BY INJECTING THEM WITH POISION TO LIMT THEM AND THIER ACT THEY WILL STOP
WHEN AN ARMED ROBBER MET HE MAKE SURE HE KILL YOU ANY ARMED ROBBER IS NOT SUPOSE TO HAVE A DEFENCE TO DEFENED HIM IF YOU START KILLING THEM BY INJECTING THEM WITH POISION TO LIMT THEM AND THIER ACT THEY WILL STOP
LEO R. SAM 13 years ago
SELFISH POLITICIANS AND ROTTEN CIVIL SERVANTS !!!
This EXCELLENT article describes the conditions now existing in Ghana so well. All the points raised are accurate. No one can dispute the facts.
Unless the rich T ... read full comment
SELFISH POLITICIANS AND ROTTEN CIVIL SERVANTS !!!
This EXCELLENT article describes the conditions now existing in Ghana so well. All the points raised are accurate. No one can dispute the facts.
Unless the rich THIEVES in positions of authority ( in politics as well as in other public service ranks ) decide to change their corrupt activities, LAWLESSNESS will prevail in Ghana.
The THIEVES, who have stolen money from the resources of the country cannot enjoy the mansions they have built in exclusive locations. Armed robbers will keep on harassing them.
THEIR MANSIONS WILL BE REAL FORTIFED PRISONS !!!
THE THIEVES WILL LIVE IN PERPETUAL FEAR AND WILL NOT HAVE ANY PEACE OF MIND.
CONGRATULATIONS to Kobina Antobam. We need more articles of this calibre on Ghanaweb.
A good write up here. Ghanaians are obsessed with tribal politics--so the national governments have always been weak. Until we can have a truly "national" party or government--political solutions will remain elusive.
Our ...
read full comment
Yes there is need to address the root causes and not the symptoms because we now face a social divide created by greedy politicians with some greedy bureaucrats and professionals. We need a systemic change or a transformation ...
read full comment
Thanks for great article, I have lived in the US for some time now, there is one observation that contrast sharply, and that is integrity, honesty, trustworthiness, and truthfulness, these are essential ingredients of any fun ...
read full comment
Great piece!
WHEN AN ARMED ROBBER MET HE MAKE SURE HE KILL YOU ANY ARMED ROBBER IS NOT SUPOSE TO HAVE A DEFENCE TO DEFENED HIM IF YOU START KILLING THEM BY INJECTING THEM WITH POISION TO LIMT THEM AND THIER ACT THEY WILL STOP
SELFISH POLITICIANS AND ROTTEN CIVIL SERVANTS !!!
This EXCELLENT article describes the conditions now existing in Ghana so well. All the points raised are accurate. No one can dispute the facts.
Unless the rich T ...
read full comment