Pardon me, sir, if I sound like Mr Rawlings

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Kojo T 9 years ago

It is a pity.That is why We say we have no opposition parties in Ghana They all say same same like parots .Worse what are the economists and engineers doing? In sweet slumber .Ghana is a nation of " ...
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It is a pity.That is why We say we have no opposition parties in Ghana They all say same same like parots .Worse what are the economists and engineers doing? In sweet slumber .Ghana is a nation of "organized chaos"
Ghana boy 9 years ago

I weep for Ghana!!!! See the politics we do, like kids on a play ground with all kind of things going on. We always miss the big thinking, big picture!!! Imagine the strategy of YEP with a salary of 300 for a graduate without ...
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I weep for Ghana!!!! See the politics we do, like kids on a play ground with all kind of things going on. We always miss the big thinking, big picture!!! Imagine the strategy of YEP with a salary of 300 for a graduate without job for 5 some 8 years... How will this person start life, settle and contribute to nation building. We are messed up in the current 4th republic.
insight to the bone 9 years ago

nice but the fact remain selfishly corrupt ndc will remain blind to the reality because their tribalism and hegemony

nice but the fact remain selfishly corrupt ndc will remain blind to the reality because their tribalism and hegemony
Calculus 9 years ago

You started well but I think you ended on a wrong note. We don't need a bloody revolution to effect a change in society. All we need is a revolution of our mentality. The change must start from you in the house, schools, off ...
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You started well but I think you ended on a wrong note. We don't need a bloody revolution to effect a change in society. All we need is a revolution of our mentality. The change must start from you in the house, schools, offices etc and many of us who claim the ladder will carry it on
Innocent Kofigah 9 years ago

Caculus, did you read and understood the content of this piece of article. point to me where the writer advocated for violent and bloody revolution. I think you lack the understanding of the English language or you are not de ...
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Caculus, did you read and understood the content of this piece of article. point to me where the writer advocated for violent and bloody revolution. I think you lack the understanding of the English language or you are not detail oriented. According to the writer he said" a revolution need not to be violent and bloody but peaceful". Next time read careful.
ghanaman 9 years ago

Very interesting read. The author's brief analysis is well-made. The point is clear: Ghana needs pro-people leaders in government!

Very interesting read. The author's brief analysis is well-made. The point is clear: Ghana needs pro-people leaders in government!
francis kwarteng 9 years ago

Simply brilliant!

Insightful essay.

Thanks.

Simply brilliant!

Insightful essay.

Thanks.
G. K. Berko 9 years ago

I could not agree with you more on our need for a more pro-people leaders. All around the World, even in the USA, the Capitalist Headquarters of the World, the core of the Population's concern has been with the neglect of the ...
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I could not agree with you more on our need for a more pro-people leaders. All around the World, even in the USA, the Capitalist Headquarters of the World, the core of the Population's concern has been with the neglect of the People.

The focus in most Countries is now more on how the Governments would deliver for the majority ordinary People than the choice of ideologies.

I strongly believe that for most part, the argument has shifted to favor a form of a mixed Economy where the People retain their individual rights to pursue their individual goals, motivated by their own personal dreams, while the Government provides measured incentives and guide for growth.

I was lucky this past weekend to come upon a Link TV program on the drastic, almost miraculous transformation of the City of Bogota, the Capital of Colombia, in South America into a sustainable stunning modern City of the People. The focus was shown on how the Mayor of the City led to virtually rebuild the City with the best wishes of the ordinary folks in mind.

The eventual result has been a gloriously beautified, modern City, designed to accommodate the shared Community life and easing the almost unbearable congestion and high crime rate in the City.

When the Mayor began contemplating and planning this program for Bogota, it was the wealthy Business Community that vociferously and fiercely protested, complaining that it would cost them a lot of Business. Now, most of the same Business folks have fallen in love with the outcome. The Mayor had always been a staunch Capitalist. But the increasing devastation of the lives of the majority ordinary folks in Bogota, especially, compelled him to rethink how best reform the City to provide better Economic and Social environments for all. His legacy, after leaving Office, is now a National mantra and example.

I would therefore like us to use Bogota's example to motivate us to rid ourselves of any fear of ideological misfiring, and concentrate on how best we could build our Economy to have firm foundation for rapid and continued growth, even as our Population increases.

I strongly entreat all to visit the following website to view the Link TV presentation to judge for yourselves:

https://www.linktv.org/shows/e2/episodes/bogota-building-a-sustainable-city

So, folks, when we decide to take care of everyone in the Nation, we do not mean necessarily shifting ideologies to become a strictly Communist Nation or a laissez-faire Capitalist Country that works for only a privileged few but rather most intelligently building a Nation that has a strong foundation and equitable opportunity for all.

If we help others along, we elevate the whole Nation to higher and higher levels of prosperity and decent living, cutting poverty out of our lives. This is not just an Utopian dream but a realistic achievable vision. As the Mayor of Bogota mentioned, he was motivated by, and then emulated, and tweaked to Bogota's special situation, what he had seen in Brazil's Public Transportation system.

Long Live Ghana!!!
G. K. Berko 9 years ago

I meant to say: "..Thanks TO you!"

I meant to say: "..Thanks TO you!"
LONTO-BOY 9 years ago

George, this is a well-written and very educative piece. I believe commitment to agriculture development by the Government could be a solution to Ghana's unemployment.

George, this is a well-written and very educative piece. I believe commitment to agriculture development by the Government could be a solution to Ghana's unemployment.

Adanko Deka 9 years ago

Ghanaians honour thieves and criminals in power. Shear stupidity!!! We don't question how these people make their money but we follow them blindly and we call them honourable honourable my foot!!!

Ghanaians honour thieves and criminals in power. Shear stupidity!!! We don't question how these people make their money but we follow them blindly and we call them honourable honourable my foot!!!
Keen Observer 9 years ago

Let's sound out this cry throughout Africa! !

Let's sound out this cry throughout Africa! !
Joe 9 years ago

Masterpiece! Absolute brilliant

Masterpiece! Absolute brilliant
Adongo 9 years ago

Remember the kaya yee phenomenon is Rawlings legacy.

Remember the kaya yee phenomenon is Rawlings legacy.
O.B.Enock 9 years ago

you've spoken well.we need Ghana where the masses will have assess to good education,portable drinking water among others to trigger development in the sub-region

you've spoken well.we need Ghana where the masses will have assess to good education,portable drinking water among others to trigger development in the sub-region
Yaa 9 years ago

I agree with you however saying Rawlings was a pro - poor people leaves bitterness in my mouth. To really find out if he was/is, help me answer the following.
1. Did his children go through the same rigours in academia an ...
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I agree with you however saying Rawlings was a pro - poor people leaves bitterness in my mouth. To really find out if he was/is, help me answer the following.
1. Did his children go through the same rigours in academia and a majority of ghanaians went through and are still going through?
2. Did his children go through the same hustle in accessing medical attention as other ghanaian s their age group from infancy to date?
Kofi Mensah Accra 9 years ago

When I wanted to read an article the first thing I check is the author. Yes when I see this author I know there is something good to read and I am not disappointed after this reading

When I wanted to read an article the first thing I check is the author. Yes when I see this author I know there is something good to read and I am not disappointed after this reading
&&& 9 years ago

Brilliant facts

Brilliant facts
Freeman 9 years ago

Wow simply Brilliant.
Big question is how can we even try to effect this all important change if our dear country is currently so polarised to the extend that people in academia and the religious are deeply trapped in it.

Wow simply Brilliant.
Big question is how can we even try to effect this all important change if our dear country is currently so polarised to the extend that people in academia and the religious are deeply trapped in it.
Onyame Nipa Magart 9 years ago

Well said, Mr. Abugri. Ghana needs a leader - a good leader who will change the woes of Ghanaians.

Well said, Mr. Abugri. Ghana needs a leader - a good leader who will change the woes of Ghanaians.

Africa 9 years ago

The so called Upper class have always had the interest of the people at heart. It is the downtrodden who are even more selfish once they arrive and have consistently been letting themselves down. Just compare well bred Kuffou ...
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The so called Upper class have always had the interest of the people at heart. It is the downtrodden who are even more selfish once they arrive and have consistently been letting themselves down. Just compare well bred Kuffour to JM who has been unable to keep even the School feeding program afloat. I would really like to engage your biased ignorant self in a neutral forum.
Tsalekpor 9 years ago

The point raised in this is true. However the issue is this, when will people like Sidney get down into the trench? We have left the act of economic, political and social leadership to those who do not care about what the peo ...
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The point raised in this is true. However the issue is this, when will people like Sidney get down into the trench? We have left the act of economic, political and social leadership to those who do not care about what the people need. They are in leadership only to protect their interests, period.
GBM 9 years ago

Well done. God bless you. That's the gospel fact; CMB scholarship meant for farmers are still diverted to their children who has never seen a cocoa tree before. The so called politicians from Nkrumah's time lineages are still ...
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Well done. God bless you. That's the gospel fact; CMB scholarship meant for farmers are still diverted to their children who has never seen a cocoa tree before. The so called politicians from Nkrumah's time lineages are still on the scene. Always thinking of their selves. The same names are still on the scene. Wao. ...Why are we still voting these people in; when we know that they don't think of the masses? We need a change but not a change to father, son, daughters, wives and relations. The writer has made things clear to both young and old. .....

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