Forum for Discussing Political Reforms
Cadman Atta Mills - January 21, 2019Ghana 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. …
Cadman Atta Mills - January 6, 2019Profile 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…
Cadman Atta Mills - December 1, 2018Remembering 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…
Cadman Atta Mills - August 30, 2018Ghana 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…
