I learned an important life lesson from a young man Colby Haverkamp on LinkedIn on January 11, 2023 . He posted a picture of me surrounded by his wife, his sister, and himself. And it…
SAVE A DEMOCRACY (SAD) -- GHANA
“THE TIME FOR A PARADIGM SHIFT IS NOW!” I was honored to be named Honorary President of Solidaire Governance Forum (Ghana)–a think tank and advocacy group formed by some of Ghana’s leading academics and opinion…
A Tribute to a Fallen Ghanaian Giant Oak Tree You once asked me for a copy of this picture which adorned the mantlepiece of my living room. It is still prominently displayed in my house…
According to a recent Transparency International Survey reported by the U.S. News, Ghana ranks 3rd amongst the 10 most corrupt countries in the world.[1] To many observers this may come as a total shock because…
Ghana is a country in deep social, economic and political crises. People are morose and despondent. There is a pervading sentiment that things are not getting any better. On the surface people would appear apathetic and resigned. …
Profile of the political Foot Soldier The foot soldier in Ghanaian politics is usually young, male, unemployed and hovers around campaign headquarters of the various political parties. Some act as “macho men” or assign themselves…
Remembering the 2016 Elections The following are the contemporaneous notes that I made during the 2016 elections in Ghana: I marvel at how surreal the electoral campaign of 2016 is turning out to be. As…
The 2020 election and its accompanying “cocoa season” for political operatives are already upon us. The main opposition party (the National Democratic Congress -NDC) is in full campaign mode. National executives have been…
Ghana is fast becoming a Rentier State. It already derives a sizable and increasing share of government revenue (about 30%) through economic rents. Rents from oil, gold, manganese, diamonds, bauxite and other mining activities…
An Open Letter to the NDC Flag-bearer on Suggestions for Finance Minister
Dear Mr. John Dramani Mahama, Former President of the Republic of Ghana and the NDC Flagbearer for 2020, I know we have not communicated (directly or indirectly) for the last six years. However, we HAD…
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