We Do Not Appreciate Our Overseas-Based Intellectuals and Professionals!

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OSEI TUTU 11 years ago

There is a certain degree of inferiority complex that most Ghana- based professionals have when it comes to their Diaspora compatriots. Instead of learning from people like Dr. Attipoe, they will do everything to frustrate hi ...
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There is a certain degree of inferiority complex that most Ghana- based professionals have when it comes to their Diaspora compatriots. Instead of learning from people like Dr. Attipoe, they will do everything to frustrate him. What a sad country. Thanks Dr. Attipoe!
Wiafe 11 years ago

There are too many selfish people in the public sector in Ghana, right from the presidency to the custom officers at the ports.

The political elites and public servants are only interested in kickbacks. If there is no kic ...
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There are too many selfish people in the public sector in Ghana, right from the presidency to the custom officers at the ports.

The political elites and public servants are only interested in kickbacks. If there is no kickback--they will frustrate you.
OKOE 11 years ago

OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS OVERSEAS COME IN CONTACT WITH THE LATEST AND MOST EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES EARLIER AND OUR BROTHERS AT HOME MUST COLLABORATE WITH THOSE ABROAD AND PICK THEIR BRAINS ABOUT WHAT IS GOING ON OVERSEAS. TECH ...
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OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS OVERSEAS COME IN CONTACT WITH THE LATEST AND MOST EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES EARLIER AND OUR BROTHERS AT HOME MUST COLLABORATE WITH THOSE ABROAD AND PICK THEIR BRAINS ABOUT WHAT IS GOING ON OVERSEAS. TECHNOLOGY AND THE WAY WE DO THINGS IS ALSO IMPROVING AND CHANGING. THE PLACE WHERE THESE CHANGES OCCUR ARE IN THE ADVANCED COUNTRIES SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY HAVE THE MEANS AND THE RESOURCES TO INNOVATE MORE QUICKLY BECAUSE THEY CAN AFFORD AND GHANA CANNOT MATCH TO HAVE MOST OF THESE INNOVATIONS AS SOME ARE EXPENSIVE TO ACQUIRE. OUR BROTHERS WANT TO GIVE NOT TO COMPETE WITH YOU AND THE REASON IS MOST OF THESE PROFESSIONALS HAVE ALREADY GOT WHAT THEY WOULD NEED IN GHANA AND THERE IS NO NEED TO COMPETE BUT TO COOPERATE WITH OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS AT HOME. NO NEED TO FEAR OR ENVY.
CITIZEN ONE 11 years ago

My friends, all of us Diasporans shuffling to and fro from Ghana have experienced or still experiencing this traumatizing behavior. This is no new trend, many have suffered such a fate, and it will never end until we from the ...
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My friends, all of us Diasporans shuffling to and fro from Ghana have experienced or still experiencing this traumatizing behavior. This is no new trend, many have suffered such a fate, and it will never end until we from the Diaspora, put our financial and brain resources together to beat down this culture. It shouldn't be pretty, but if you want change you have to make sacrifices. The west was won on so much of innocent and not so innocent blood. Today many are enjoying the fruits of their labors. We Ghanaians rightfully or not are wimps, always complaining but never fighting for our rights.

Incidentally, those from the Diaspora cannot be exonerated, because some if not most, once they get their feet in the door in Ghana, tend to exhibit the same cursed characteristics shown by our brothers and sisters and fellow citizens who happen to be in charge.

IF YOU DONT WANT TO CONFRONT THE DYSNFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM HEAD ON - PLEASE SHUT UP.

If you keep turning the other cheek, soon you will be left with only your neck.

War sometimes brings Peace! Violence sometimes defines justice!

In Ghana even the poor and degenerates are as wicked as the atrocious government. They want to destroy everything meant to assist them, they even you if you seem like you making it. With a mob mentality, they will defy and encroach. There is no law enforcement in Ghana, just civilians in uniforms.
Adam 11 years ago

As for me, I don't understand Ghanaians who move outside (some on government scholarships), acquire some education and put themselves here up and all other Ghanaians in Ghana there below. Every Ghanaian educated in Europe or ...
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As for me, I don't understand Ghanaians who move outside (some on government scholarships), acquire some education and put themselves here up and all other Ghanaians in Ghana there below. Every Ghanaian educated in Europe or North America thinks he or she is better than Ghanaians and puts himself in a position of power to help needy people in a lower position than he is.

They go to Ghana and meet the slightest problem and say aaa, these people don't want us to help them. See what obstacles they are putting in our way? This is nonesense.

Anybody who genuinely wants to help Ghana will fight all obstacles to doing so, not complain about those very obstacles! That is the real challenge of helping Ghana.

Anybody who loves Ghana will not even leave the country and go and stay abroad and say he is helping the country. That person will be in Ghana WHERE THE ACTION IS. Even if that person educates himself at his own expense abroad, he will move to Ghana permanently and help the people there, not stay on in Europe and USA and be complaining that the govt in Ghana is not making things easy for them to help Ghanaians. Who do you want to be in Ghana to be making things easy for you to help them IF NOT YOU?

Those Ghanaian professionals trained abroad who genuinely want to help their fellow citizens have MOVED BACK TO GHANA. They are in the system, suffering like all Ghanaians and doing their best to help. They maintain their foreign contacts and travel abroad often to bring things down. BUT THEY ARE RESIDENT IN GHANA. That enables them to know the system, which ropes to pull and when. They are not in America complaining that Ghana is not making things easy for them to help. They are in Ghana to ensure that the government makes things easy for all, including foreign trained professionals to help Ghana. These are the true heroes.

The best help Attipoe can give Ghanaians is to completely leave the comforts of his Texas residence and permanently live among the people he claims he loves so much and wants to help.

And he should stop complaining if he won't do that!
Antiochus - London 11 years ago

Did NDC appreciated and valued Dr Frimpong Boateng?

Did NDC appreciated and valued Dr Frimpong Boateng?
Nana Oben 11 years ago

A prophet is NOT without honour,save in his own country!!, especially Ghana. Most heads of our institutions are there by association to party guru, etc. and not by merit, proven expertise, or competence. Hence they are afraid ...
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A prophet is NOT without honour,save in his own country!!, especially Ghana. Most heads of our institutions are there by association to party guru, etc. and not by merit, proven expertise, or competence. Hence they are afraid of giving a fellow Ghanaian a platform to outshine them. Now if it were a "white" person, that would be different!! ARE WE DUMB OR WHAT!! OUR GOVERNMENT OF THE INCOMPETENT LEADS THE WAY OF SNUBBING GHANAIANS FOR FOREIGNERS
Nana Oben 11 years ago

A prophet is NOT without honour,save in his own country!!, especially Ghana. Most heads of our institutions are there by association to party guru, etc. and not by merit, proven expertise, or competence. Hence they are afraid ...
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A prophet is NOT without honour,save in his own country!!, especially Ghana. Most heads of our institutions are there by association to party guru, etc. and not by merit, proven expertise, or competence. Hence they are afraid of giving a fellow Ghanaian a platform to outshine them. Now if it were a "white" person, that would be different!! ARE WE DUMB OR WHAT!! OUR GOVERNMENT OF THE INCOMPETENT LEADS THE WAY OF SNUBBING GHANAIANS FOR FOREIGNERS
Nana Oben 11 years ago

A prophet is NOT without honour,save in his own country!!, especially Ghana. Most heads of our institutions are there by association to party guru, etc. and not by merit, proven expertise, or competence. Hence they are afraid ...
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A prophet is NOT without honour,save in his own country!!, especially Ghana. Most heads of our institutions are there by association to party guru, etc. and not by merit, proven expertise, or competence. Hence they are afraid of giving a fellow Ghanaian a platform to outshine them. Now if it were a "white" person, that would be different!! ARE WE DUMB OR WHAT!! OUR GOVERNMENT OF THE INCOMPETENT LEADS THE WAY OF SNUBBING GHANAIANS FOR FOREIGNERS
Nana Oben 11 years ago

A prophet is NOT without honour,save in his own country!!, especially Ghana. Most heads of our institutions are there by association to party guru, etc. and not by merit, proven expertise, or competence. Hence they are afraid ...
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A prophet is NOT without honour,save in his own country!!, especially Ghana. Most heads of our institutions are there by association to party guru, etc. and not by merit, proven expertise, or competence. Hence they are afraid of giving a fellow Ghanaian a platform to outshine them. Now if it were a "white" person, that would be different!! ARE WE DUMB OR WHAT!! OUR GOVERNMENT OF THE INCOMPETENT LEADS THE WAY OF SNUBBING GHANAIANS FOR FOREIGNERS

Nana Oben 11 years ago

A prophet is NOT without honour,save in his own country!!, especially Ghana. Most heads of our institutions are there by association to party guru, etc. and not by merit, proven expertise, or competence. Hence they are afraid ...
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A prophet is NOT without honour,save in his own country!!, especially Ghana. Most heads of our institutions are there by association to party guru, etc. and not by merit, proven expertise, or competence. Hence they are afraid of giving a fellow Ghanaian a platform to outshine them. Now if it were a "white" person, that would be different!! ARE WE DUMB OR WHAT!! OUR GOVERNMENT OF THE INCOMPETENT LEADS THE WAY OF SNUBBING GHANAIANS FOR FOREIGNERS
Nana Oben 11 years ago

A prophet is NOT without honour,save in his own country!!, especially Ghana. Most heads of our institutions are there by association to party guru, etc. and not by merit, proven expertise, or competence. Hence they are afraid ...
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A prophet is NOT without honour,save in his own country!!, especially Ghana. Most heads of our institutions are there by association to party guru, etc. and not by merit, proven expertise, or competence. Hence they are afraid of giving a fellow Ghanaian a platform to outshine them. Now if it were a "white" person, that would be different!! ARE WE DUMB OR WHAT!! OUR GOVERNMENT OF THE INCOMPETENT LEADS THE WAY OF SNUBBING GHANAIANS FOR FOREIGNERS
Nana Oben 11 years ago

A prophet is NOT without honour,save in his own country!!, especially Ghana. Most heads of our institutions are there by association to party guru, etc. and not by merit, proven expertise, or competence. Hence they are afraid ...
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A prophet is NOT without honour,save in his own country!!, especially Ghana. Most heads of our institutions are there by association to party guru, etc. and not by merit, proven expertise, or competence. Hence they are afraid of giving a fellow Ghanaian a platform to outshine them. Now if it were a "white" person, that would be different!! ARE WE DUMB OR WHAT!! OUR GOVERNMENT OF THE INCOMPETENT LEADS THE WAY OF SNUBBING GHANAIANS FOR FOREIGNERS
Tekonline.org 11 years ago

A rather heartbreaking account. Thanks, Dan, for sharing.

This matter should be tackled once and for all by the highest office of the land.

Now is the time for the Ghanaian government to establish an office to tap dias ...
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A rather heartbreaking account. Thanks, Dan, for sharing.

This matter should be tackled once and for all by the highest office of the land.

Now is the time for the Ghanaian government to establish an office to tap diasporan talent, dealing with all issues, from qualification to import duties.

Why would the government belittle its own while America depends on health giants like Dr George Mensah to protect the health of Americans? (See BBC News www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-24922155)?

Why should Ghana face technological challenges in handling energy while Dr Kwabena Boahen makes global news designing computer chips based on the structure of the human brain? (see www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/04/140428134051.htm)?

Now is the time to mobilize diasporan talent, Mr. President!
MARCUS AMPADU 11 years ago

We should not in any way, shape or form depends on our government. We should proceed to organize ourselves in this age of digital presence. We have email addresses my fellow Ghanaians.

We should not in any way, shape or form depends on our government. We should proceed to organize ourselves in this age of digital presence. We have email addresses my fellow Ghanaians.
Alomo Gyata 11 years ago

It's rather unfortunate that Dr. Attipoe should face all these hurdles. I bet there are Chinese quack dentists who are practising freely without any stumbling blocks. In addition, the people or professionals are jealous of t ...
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It's rather unfortunate that Dr. Attipoe should face all these hurdles. I bet there are Chinese quack dentists who are practising freely without any stumbling blocks. In addition, the people or professionals are jealous of the diaspora professionals. They do everything to frustrate you. God bless Dr. Attipoe for his service. Majority of Ghanaians don't see dentist throughout their life time including the politicians. That's why there are so many people who suffer from toothache and other ailments. I know of some people who have never been to a dentist in their life. These are people who are over 50 years. No wonder people who get their tooth extracted die. I have been in Canada for about 16 years and I have never heard any body die from extraction. In the school where I teach, we routinely get dental hygienists come and check the students teeth. Wake up from jealousy and give the good Dr. a chance.
Shabi 11 years ago

Mr Pryce, there is an article preceding yours on Kwame Nkrumah. It was written by one Okoampa who refers to himself as a member of the Dept of English in some Community College in New York. I would entreat you to read it and ...
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Mr Pryce, there is an article preceding yours on Kwame Nkrumah. It was written by one Okoampa who refers to himself as a member of the Dept of English in some Community College in New York. I would entreat you to read it and to ponder whether some of us are wrong or right about being skeptical about some of our overseas based 'intellectuals'.
Kofi Tuo 11 years ago

I think you missed the point. Feel free to disagree with someone's opinion by putting your debate skills into play. Daniel is writing about volunteer work and how they are treated and you are thinking about political opinions ...
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I think you missed the point. Feel free to disagree with someone's opinion by putting your debate skills into play. Daniel is writing about volunteer work and how they are treated and you are thinking about political opinions. Different issues ..
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 11 years ago

Danny, good morning from this side of the pond. The case of Dr Attipoe is very unfortunate but that is our motherland. Unfortunately, had Dr Attipoe an African-American or white American, all the authorities in Ghana would ha ...
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Danny, good morning from this side of the pond. The case of Dr Attipoe is very unfortunate but that is our motherland. Unfortunately, had Dr Attipoe an African-American or white American, all the authorities in Ghana would have bent the rules regarding his professional registration and the payment of taxes to assist him achieve his charitable objectives.

As many have already alluded to, it appears Ghanaians at home envy those of us outside. Just last Saturday, I posted an article on Ghanaweb on how the Mahama government has deliberately refused to comply with the Supreme Court dual citizenship judgement and provided constitutional grounds/evidence for his impeachment. Those who commented from Ghana claimed we do not make any contribution to Ghana but we also want to eat our cake and still have it. It was our choice to change our nationality so why should we complain.

Danny, my advice to Dr Attipoe is not to give up on Ghana but to register a charity in Ghana and get his professional qualifications and practice recognised in Ghana, so next time the any equipment, materials and medications are shipped to Ghana in the name of the charity which will exempt him from paying duties. It's sad but true.
Amma 11 years ago

is it still not operational? Does it mean if I go to Ghana on a GH passport cannot use GB one to prove right of abode to get out? Would I be required to have the dual nationality certificate in order to tender both passpor ...
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is it still not operational? Does it mean if I go to Ghana on a GH passport cannot use GB one to prove right of abode to get out? Would I be required to have the dual nationality certificate in order to tender both passports when leaving? Your assistance will be appreciated as previously.

Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 11 years ago

Amma, my information is that those who applied and paid for the Dual Citizenship Certificate or Card never received anything. Officials at the Embassies and High Commissions keep telling applicants that they are waiting for t ...
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Amma, my information is that those who applied and paid for the Dual Citizenship Certificate or Card never received anything. Officials at the Embassies and High Commissions keep telling applicants that they are waiting for the Certificates/Cards from Ministry of Interior in Accra.

I also understand that Immigration Officers at KIA are selective in challenging those who travel with two passports (Ghanaian and foreign) to enter and leave Ghana. However, the aim is to solicit bribes from innocent travellers. However, if one knows how to argue your case backed by the law, then they let you enter and leave.

My advice is that, travel with both passports but make sure you have printed copies of the Supreme Court judgement and refer them to it if you are challenged at KIA either at the entry or departure points. You can also refer them to the fact that the government is breaching the 1992 Constitution Articles 15(1) and 17 by failing to comply the Sc ruling (See pages 36 to 38 of JSC Date-Bah's written judgement. If you did not read my article on the subject on Ghanaweb on Saturday you may want to read it. It's entitled "Is there Constitutional Grounds to Impeach President Mahama?"
Amma 11 years ago

Will do!

Will do!
Find a name for it in your language 11 years ago

Many people who come bearing gifts in the name of NGO and Church, EPA and GMO but know nothing about Africa. They impose their environment and culture on Africa, some of it good others bad, but slowly they dissipate ours. Y ...
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Many people who come bearing gifts in the name of NGO and Church, EPA and GMO but know nothing about Africa. They impose their environment and culture on Africa, some of it good others bad, but slowly they dissipate ours. You have raised an important issue, why should the Ghanaian living in diaspora be certified again in order for him or her to work in Ghana while other foreign invaders with foreign ideologies are allowed free access.
GIRLS SP 11 years ago

Ghana can't afford hypocrites like Daniel K. Pryce

Ghana can't afford hypocrites like Daniel K. Pryce
francis kwarteng 11 years ago

Dear Brother Danny,

Good article. And a sad one!

We need to create the right environments for each individual, local and foreign, to contribute his or her quota to national development.

This is a sad development. W ...
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Dear Brother Danny,

Good article. And a sad one!

We need to create the right environments for each individual, local and foreign, to contribute his or her quota to national development.

This is a sad development. We also need to expose more of these unfortunate events to our people. Brilliant.

Thanks for sharing this with us. Have a great week.

Thanks.
Akadu Mensema 11 years ago

No boasting! I am one of the best historians of my generation, but have applied to Ghana without any positive things. They don't even respond to applications and if you call to find out they get angry!

No boasting! I am one of the best historians of my generation, but have applied to Ghana without any positive things. They don't even respond to applications and if you call to find out they get angry!
CITIZEN ONE 11 years ago

Akadu, I grant you your rights to free movement and prosperity as a native of Ghana, but from several encounters with you, I think you are one of the best Akan Ethnic Historians.

History is about unearthing facts and layin ...
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Akadu, I grant you your rights to free movement and prosperity as a native of Ghana, but from several encounters with you, I think you are one of the best Akan Ethnic Historians.

History is about unearthing facts and laying it bear before your audience, not having biased opinions about fellow humans from different cultures. Thanks.
Kojo T 11 years ago

Of you and okoampa are the " best"

Of you and okoampa are the " best"
Adam 11 years ago

You may be a very good historian or Africa Area Studies expert. But let's face facts, we need scientific and technological experts more than historians. History is important but not as much as technology and science for us in ...
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You may be a very good historian or Africa Area Studies expert. But let's face facts, we need scientific and technological experts more than historians. History is important but not as much as technology and science for us in Ghana.

If you really want to help Ghana with your history, you can go there and talk to the people who matter - in the universities and ministries. Staying on in the US and writing letters to Ghana won't do. After all, one of the problems we are fighting in Ghana is the fact that authorities don't answer enquiries. You cannot now mention the problem your are supposed to help solve as the factor responsible for not letting you help mother Ghana.

Go to Ghana yourself and make the enquiries!

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