Kwesi Pratt questions what Ghana stands to gain from joining BRICS

Read Article

Comments (38)

This article is closed for comments.

Read Comments Comments (38)

GHANA 5 days ago

WE ARE TIRED WITH THE WESTERN :
BRIGS RESPECT ALL COUNTRIES ONE NATION

WE ARE TIRED WITH THE WESTERN :
BRIGS RESPECT ALL COUNTRIES ONE NATION
p.r.o.p.h.e.t... M.o.h.a.m.m.e.d..was a s.i.c.k..d.o.g 5 days ago

Burn the q.u.r.a.n. .. k.i.l.l....m.u.s.l.i.m.s...

Burn the q.u.r.a.n. .. k.i.l.l....m.u.s.l.i.m.s...
Pratt You Failed on This One 5 days ago

Did he say the World Bank and IMF needed to approve assistance from BRICKS before Ghana gets assistance? Does this guy know what he’s talking about? BRICKS is alternative and independent from Western imperialism institution ...
read full comment

Did he say the World Bank and IMF needed to approve assistance from BRICKS before Ghana gets assistance? Does this guy know what he’s talking about? BRICKS is alternative and independent from Western imperialism institutions! One benefit is to able to do business freely with other countries, without Western influence
Prof Too Known. 5 days ago

BRICS! Not the way you spelt it like a mason's boy!

BRICS! Not the way you spelt it like a mason's boy!
Blaze Word Assem. 5 days ago

Uncle Kwesi Pratt sounds clueless about what BRICS is all about, he would do well to read more on the subject to be well informed.

Uncle Kwesi Pratt sounds clueless about what BRICS is all about, he would do well to read more on the subject to be well informed.
Achakanapaya 1968 5 days ago

Uncle Kwesi Pratt please is time you seize commenting on national issues.
You no longer making sense.
Massa, we love you but is time to say bye.

Uncle Kwesi Pratt please is time you seize commenting on national issues.
You no longer making sense.
Massa, we love you but is time to say bye.
Kwame Angel 5 days ago

It's called cooperation. Are you an economics expert?

It's called cooperation. Are you an economics expert?
Aluta 5 days ago

Kwasi Pratt is confused. He doesn’t know his bearings anymore. BRICS needs more nations to survive at this point beside the fact that Ghana joining cips payments system is purely Chinese trade facilitation platform not depe ...
read full comment

Kwasi Pratt is confused. He doesn’t know his bearings anymore. BRICS needs more nations to survive at this point beside the fact that Ghana joining cips payments system is purely Chinese trade facilitation platform not dependent on BRICS association.
Kofi Addo 5 days ago

Government not focussed .Trying to be everywhere and doing nothing.
Even SA facing economic problems all these years in BRICS

Government not focussed .Trying to be everywhere and doing nothing.
Even SA facing economic problems all these years in BRICS
Good Citizen 4 days ago

Exactly... and we are here thinking China love Africans like that... they are more racist that western countries... how many Africans are able to get meaningful jobs like doctors, scientist, engineers, etc in China even after ...
read full comment

Exactly... and we are here thinking China love Africans like that... they are more racist that western countries... how many Africans are able to get meaningful jobs like doctors, scientist, engineers, etc in China even after they are train by China? Check Chinese companies and European companies in Africa, which one would you like to work for? Which of them respect our dignity the more? This is a misplaced priority. We are just going make create unnecessary hatred with the West. If you think the West is bad, tell us which of the BRICS nation is better... So I'm saying is let's focus, none of these countries will build for us

Kofi Addo 5 days ago

BRICS deindustrialized SA now blaming Some countries for their woes
We need to focus on how to solve our problems
Corruption
Agriculture Agribusiness
Revive our manufacturing sector and think out of the box to solve our p ...
read full comment

BRICS deindustrialized SA now blaming Some countries for their woes
We need to focus on how to solve our problems
Corruption
Agriculture Agribusiness
Revive our manufacturing sector and think out of the box to solve our problems

China India Russia have their plans what about Ghana The Middle East and South East Asian Tigers built their way out of poverty.
We have existing relations to build on.
Ben 5 days ago

BRICS is not Ghana's solution to importing tomatoes onions rice sugar etc
Let's focus on all relations
Ghana is not an enemy to anyone

BRICS is not Ghana's solution to importing tomatoes onions rice sugar etc
Let's focus on all relations
Ghana is not an enemy to anyone
OZYMANDIAS 5 days ago

Has Mr Know-All ever heard that China has ever taken a loan from the IMF?

Has Mr Know-All ever heard that China has ever taken a loan from the IMF?
Kotima 5 days ago

Ghanaians are horribly confused. Why do they want to antagonize the West. Do they now prefer licking the anus of the communist Chinese? DISASTER. Remember that the devil you know is better than the angel you don’t know

Ghanaians are horribly confused. Why do they want to antagonize the West. Do they now prefer licking the anus of the communist Chinese? DISASTER. Remember that the devil you know is better than the angel you don’t know
Kwame 4 days ago

@Kotima, how can Ghana antagonise the west when the west is also doing business with both China and Russia. Ignorance will kill you, wake up jor.

@Kotima, how can Ghana antagonise the west when the west is also doing business with both China and Russia. Ignorance will kill you, wake up jor.
COMMENT 5 days ago

WONDERING IF THE NDC MAHAMA GOVERNMENT HOLD ANY CABINET MEETINGS BEFORE COMING OUT TO TALK.
Too much gossip from the Jubilee House.
Mahama and his wife talking to Ghanaians about their rent experience.
Mahama going to cut ...
read full comment

WONDERING IF THE NDC MAHAMA GOVERNMENT HOLD ANY CABINET MEETINGS BEFORE COMING OUT TO TALK.
Too much gossip from the Jubilee House.
Mahama and his wife talking to Ghanaians about their rent experience.
Mahama going to cut sod for construction of Accra Conference Center in the near future.
Ghana going to apply to join BRICS.
Government going to prioritize creation of jobs.
24-hours economy Markets changed to District Economy Markets.
And bla bla and bla bla AND NOTHING TO SHOW.
Sam Fante warrior 5 days ago

Attention seeker everything you criticize, bush man just shut up and let the government do their jobs.

Attention seeker everything you criticize, bush man just shut up and let the government do their jobs.
Foreigners coming Ghanaians fleeing 5 days ago

Genuine question.
So many foreigners, ...Europeans, Indians, Lebanese, Chinese flocking to Ghana by the plane load to set up business, restaurants, shops etc. and yet Ghanaians are trying to get out of here ..plane loads. Th ...
read full comment

Genuine question.
So many foreigners, ...Europeans, Indians, Lebanese, Chinese flocking to Ghana by the plane load to set up business, restaurants, shops etc. and yet Ghanaians are trying to get out of here ..plane loads. The mathematics isn't mathing. What is happening. How come foreigners come here and make good business but we are all trying to leave.
I am asking for a genuine explanation.
We all want to make it here so what are we missing. HOW CAN WE MAKE IT HERE?
Are foreigners cutting corners.. what are they doing. We have clever graduates trying to get out of here but a French school leaver comes here and does big things.
What does an Indian working at Melcom have that we don't have. Are we not trust worthy. What is it.
How come a Chinese man can come from China, doesn't speak any of our languages, sets up a thriving business here.

THE MISSING LINK FROM ANYONE WHO CAN HELP ME GENUINELY UNDERSTAND PLEASE
Agbesi K 5 days ago

This is a discussion worth having.To join or not to join.What are the pros and cons.I believe that Ghana fundamentaly is non- aligned so why not let's join every group just like the UN. What is Parliament saying.

This is a discussion worth having.To join or not to join.What are the pros and cons.I believe that Ghana fundamentaly is non- aligned so why not let's join every group just like the UN. What is Parliament saying.
Prof Too Known. 5 days ago

Ghana should join! Mr. Brat you should hold your horses! You are like those who opposed Nkrumah's visions. Hi please just button up

Ghana should join! Mr. Brat you should hold your horses! You are like those who opposed Nkrumah's visions. Hi please just button up

Victor Bonssrah 5 days ago

I thought the foreign minister is smart or intelligent to consult with Ghanaians before joining BRICS. The questions Mr Kwasi Pratt asked are all good questions. But the most important question is whether the foreign minister ...
read full comment

I thought the foreign minister is smart or intelligent to consult with Ghanaians before joining BRICS. The questions Mr Kwasi Pratt asked are all good questions. But the most important question is whether the foreign minister understands that he is working for Ghanaians and the Party and to have a referendum before joining this block. This is financial matter that is at stake here. He should be careful not to put Ghana's economy in jeopardy.
Blay 5 days ago

Mr. Pratt has expressed his fears about the hoops we've to jump when Ghana, decides to be a ' Brics' member state. As a fierce critic of the I.M.F. as he is known to be, what other options can he suggest to the government, i ...
read full comment

Mr. Pratt has expressed his fears about the hoops we've to jump when Ghana, decides to be a ' Brics' member state. As a fierce critic of the I.M.F. as he is known to be, what other options can he suggest to the government, instead of picking holes in that process.
Capt Adabuga 5 days ago

Kwesi Pratt, the respiratory of all knowledge in Ghana

Kwesi Pratt, the respiratory of all knowledge in Ghana
KYB 5 days ago

Eeii Kwesi Pratt, where did you get this toli from that to take Brics development bank loan, you need approval of IMF and Word bank. It is never true and if you believe this toli then you don't know what is brics

Eeii Kwesi Pratt, where did you get this toli from that to take Brics development bank loan, you need approval of IMF and Word bank. It is never true and if you believe this toli then you don't know what is brics
Stan 5 days ago

;(DRIVERS NEEDED FOR WORK & PAY CARS.

☎️☎️ 0503941070☎️☎️

• No Deposit

• 3 Years Payment Plan

• Toyota Vitz & Nissan Note : Total Cost(90,000) / Weekly(650) / Monthly(2500)

• Toyota Yari ...
read full comment

;(DRIVERS NEEDED FOR WORK & PAY CARS.

☎️☎️ 0503941070☎️☎️

• No Deposit

• 3 Years Payment Plan

• Toyota Vitz & Nissan Note : Total Cost(90,000) / Weekly(650) / Monthly(2500)

• Toyota Yaris : Total Cost(120,000)/Weekly(750)/Monthly(3500)

• Toyota Voxy : Total Cost(160,000)/Weekly(1200)/Monthly(4800).

NOTE : After full payment of the car, A foreign -used engine is given, Trackers removed and Change of ownership is made into Drivers Name.

☎️☎️ 0503941070☎️☎️
Fromtomfrom 5 days ago

Wikileaks exposed Kwesi Pratt for what he really was: a wilful asset of a well-known foreign Embassy! He does his fake dance as a progressive on YouTube while he is in fact and action a hidden reactionary, going where his bre ...
read full comment

Wikileaks exposed Kwesi Pratt for what he really was: a wilful asset of a well-known foreign Embassy! He does his fake dance as a progressive on YouTube while he is in fact and action a hidden reactionary, going where his bread will be buttered. This latest propaganda skit by Pratt against the most geopolitically progressive financial system to emerge in the world today -BRICS - is the height of his evil underground betrayal and sabotage.
IB 5 days ago

Uncle Pratt, you can’t know everything under the sun.

Uncle Pratt, you can’t know everything under the sun.
David 5 days ago

The joining of Brics needs to be explained to the whole nation.
We dont know the motive behind.
Its that the western is ignoring us or what?
Let this Brics joining go to parliament for proper debate and deliberations .
...
read full comment

The joining of Brics needs to be explained to the whole nation.
We dont know the motive behind.
Its that the western is ignoring us or what?
Let this Brics joining go to parliament for proper debate and deliberations .
We dont want any future inconvenience .
Concerned- Tema 4 days ago

How many of the Parliamentarians know what BRICS is? What is Ghana manufacturing for Export to attempt to join BRICS?

How many of the Parliamentarians know what BRICS is? What is Ghana manufacturing for Export to attempt to join BRICS?
Joe 5 days ago

Joining BRICS or not is not the answer to our problems. Curruption, inefficiency and misplaced priorities are what is driving millions of our people into poverty.
Just do the math, get the cost of one V8 car and multiple th ...
read full comment

Joining BRICS or not is not the answer to our problems. Curruption, inefficiency and misplaced priorities are what is driving millions of our people into poverty.
Just do the math, get the cost of one V8 car and multiple that by the number of V8s that our politicians and govt officials are using, add that to the running cost and routine maintenance.
You will get a beautiful figure that can sink thousand of boreholes for millions of our people.

You will get a beautiful figure that can sink

DD 4 days ago

Kwesi Pratt is right.
BRICS and such organizations are international power plays against the US, and quite frankly, a nation of our size should stay away. We should play it smart and not align with any party and try to reap ...
read full comment

Kwesi Pratt is right.
BRICS and such organizations are international power plays against the US, and quite frankly, a nation of our size should stay away. We should play it smart and not align with any party and try to reap the benefits of both sides. If we choose sides and end up on the wrong one, we will be in deep trouble.

Instead of focussing on the pressing issues that can improve the nation(e.g, industrialization ), we are engaging in unnecessary endeavors that will lead us nowhere
Be Very Careful 4 days ago

Was wondering same. Joining this bloc will just alienate Ghana from the west and lean us towards Russia and China, the two less democratic and authoritarian countries within the bloc. Who knows whom else will join next, North ...
read full comment

Was wondering same. Joining this bloc will just alienate Ghana from the west and lean us towards Russia and China, the two less democratic and authoritarian countries within the bloc. Who knows whom else will join next, North Korea?
Pastor Canada 4 days ago

For once we have someone saying something sensible. Why should we throw our Russia that is going bankrupt

For once we have someone saying something sensible. Why should we throw our Russia that is going bankrupt
Obrempong 4 days ago

Ghanaians are friends of the west and they have
mentored us for long. Ghana has dealt with the
West for years and have not dared to destroyed
our water bodies and the ecosystems. Chinese
have done many atrocities in Gha ...
read full comment

Ghanaians are friends of the west and they have
mentored us for long. Ghana has dealt with the
West for years and have not dared to destroyed
our water bodies and the ecosystems. Chinese
have done many atrocities in Ghana, if Ghanaians
are serious and very Smart they will bear me out. Mahama thinks of himself and the family. Ghana
must be ware not to sell all the city, town and
the farm lands to foreign nationals. Ghana must be
ware of the influx of foreign nationals like China
and the Indians into Ghana. Or else, the nation
Ghana will suffer. Ndc regime have no Smart
People to critically evaluate the Best for Ghana.
Okudjato Ablakwa not so smart enough. Ghana
must beware!!
Nii 4 days ago

We cannotvplay any competitive advantage with our numerous resources and want to join brics? When worldbank and IMF conditionalities is suffocating us? We cannot do anything from our own resources without Loan. God, please fo ...
read full comment

We cannotvplay any competitive advantage with our numerous resources and want to join brics? When worldbank and IMF conditionalities is suffocating us? We cannot do anything from our own resources without Loan. God, please forgive our leaders.
12345 4 days ago

Nana Addo went "Ghana Beyond Aid" and see where we ended up. Now JM wants to join BRICS? we may end up competing with Iran in terms of exchange rate to the dollar.eeei

Nana Addo went "Ghana Beyond Aid" and see where we ended up. Now JM wants to join BRICS? we may end up competing with Iran in terms of exchange rate to the dollar.eeei
Kwame nkrumah 4 days ago

Us ghana claiming a global status as members of the BRICS? BRAZIL RUSSIA INDIA CHINA and South Africa. Flatulence is not a miss call

Us ghana claiming a global status as members of the BRICS? BRAZIL RUSSIA INDIA CHINA and South Africa. Flatulence is not a miss call
Christian Aidoo 3 days ago

With all due respect to Kwesi Pratt for his writing and knowledge about matters concerning Ghana; his argument about Ghana joining BRICS makes no sense. Isn't it better to have another avenue to source capital than the statu ...
read full comment

With all due respect to Kwesi Pratt for his writing and knowledge about matters concerning Ghana; his argument about Ghana joining BRICS makes no sense. Isn't it better to have another avenue to source capital than the status quo. The current imperial system has held us (Africa) back and used their power to even dictate who should be our friends. What do we have to lose. The world bank, IMF and American dollar has no influence on BRICS. Infact, the main reason why BRICS was formed is to break the autonomy the American dollar has over world trade. Look at what is happening in Cuba, Zimbabwe, Iran and many more developing countries. If you don't agree with their policies, then you can not trade intanationaly. And what about you tripping over yourself about South Africa blocking Ghana from joining BRICS. In your own writing, you said Ramaposa has sent his diplomats to repair the relationship between Ghana and South Africa due to resent conflicts. Why then will they block us from joining when they are trying to make peace. You got this one wrong brother.

38 Comments

Welcome,

SIGN IN

Welcome,

RESET PASSWORD

Hello,

Terms and conditions

REGISTER

Kwesi Pratt questions what Ghana stands to gain from joining BRICS

Read Comments .st0{display:none;fill:#14BDD3;} .st1{display:none;} .st2{display:inline;fill:#FC0F0F;} .st3{display:inline;fill:#FFFFFF;} .st4{display:inline;fill:none;stroke:#000000;stroke-width:6;stroke-miterlimit:10;} Comments (38)

Read Comments Comments (38)