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Africa is young; why are its leaders so old?

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  • Nii major 8 years ago

    This is one of best articles I have read for sometime now.The analysis is very poignant but worrying to the extent that most African leaders even in opposition in some countries including Ghana are very old and are supposed t ...
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  • Nasiru 8 years ago

    Very interesting we all do not seem to appreciate young nations need experienced ones to steer the ship of state and that when the nation has been built and stabilised then any person can be at the helm! However, the experie ...
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  • Ken Ntiamoa 8 years ago

    The young African is busy sowing his wild oats. Those young Africans, presumably, like the author, if given the chance to rule, will still hang unto power after 30 years of sitting on his ass and chasing women. Ruling a natio ...
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  • Ken Ntiamoa 8 years ago

    Why don't you find out why the Pope is so old by the time he becomes a Pope?

    Maybe, that answer will guide you in finding an answer to your question above.


    Ken

  • joe,london 8 years ago

    What has the young leaders in other coutries brought to the world?The world is in turmoil because of their brashness and inexperience.