4. The People Are Just Talkers Backed By No Action: A hallmark of a Ghanaian is that, he/she can talk till day break—especially when there is a problem but this same person does nothing to resolve the situation.
Talk is cheap and therefore we can all say whatever we want—and those in charge of affairs in Ghana know this about us. Just do whatever you want and embrace yourself for few days or months of talking—after which, they will shut up while you benefit hugely and solely.
Maybe Abraham Lincoln was wrong; democracy is not a government of the people by the people and for the people—because in Ghana, nothing is being done by the government to mirror this—and the people are not also doing anything to show they are the fountainhead of the government.
We lack the ability to act but we are full of the energy to talk. Who cares about the many social media talks if there is no threat of imminent danger?
The last time I shouted to my cat while in Spain via a webcam, it just looked at me on the screen and jumped—perhaps, saying to itself; what the f**k are you gonna do?
The question is; what are Ghanaians going to do apart from just keep talking?
Nice article,you hit the nail right in the head.I like your Malaysia example,I was in Malaysia two months ago and I can testify what you said,their standard of living is like no.2 in Asia,high salaries and their educational structure is like a model in the whole of Asia.Actually I will find time to write about this since I think it’s about time we learn the positives of other countries and Malaysia is of the same age as Ghana,our founding fathers were pals.They had less resources comparably with Ghana.Very soon we will be 60 years,if you compare with those we started with hmmm apart from we not having Ebola,truthfully we are far away from competing.
Great piece Chris. This is why I love you. You say it as it is and everything on here is the truth. The situation in Ghana has become more sad. People are sleeping outside because of no electricity and it is so hot. This is 2015 and people don’t have water and electricity in Ghana. But just as you said, it is our own fault and we have to blame outselves
Well done u nailed it n am hoping someone in the government will read it or a media outlet will read it n share it in Ghana. As a ward manager in NHS I would love to go back n help with my education I acquire in UK due to all this factors u raised is not possible. I am with you. Last year I was in Ghana about 6 immigration officers begging for money, oh sorry not begging but denanding. The ghana celebrities r enjoying life but it the poor ppl who go to their shows n buy their stuff to buy genrrators so they won’t speak up. I love Ghana but hmmmmmm. Do u think we can organise demonstration at ghana embassy.
Whilst you are busy pointing out some of the problems and the things that can be avoided or improved, some people will still insist that the country is doing just fine.
Its sad but Ghanaians need to wake up and take some action.
Brilliant article as always. Ghanaians need to wake up to themselves! How long are you guys going to sit by and allow these moronic individuals who call themselves politicians to humiliate and disregard the fact that you are human beings? No electricity and water in this century? Unbelievable! These are basic necessities not luxuries. If this government can’t provide these basic needs then get them out now! Yes now! Don’t wait for some bogus election to take place, get them out now! Citizens of Ghana, these politicians are employed by you the people and as employers, you have a right to demand a certain level of performance from your staff. If they under performing as is clearly the case here, SACK them!
Take to the streets and prepare to die if you have to. If people like Nkrumah just sat back and allowed the British to dominate us where would we be today. If Mandela and his comrades were not prepared to die for their people where would South Africa be today.
It’s time to stop feeling sorry yourself and thinking that somebody is going to sort things out for you. No one will do it for you. Not even God. The power is with you if you choose to use it to affect change.
Nkrumah and Mandela had the backing of western liberals, lefties and socialist. Unfortunately all the rulers of Africa are black, therefore we now have to stand on our own.
good article…….the big problem god, his son and their mouthpieces who rule the minds of most Ghanaians. their minds are so ancient from reading ancient books……. kwame nkrumah would have risen from the dead to solve the electricity problem if they worship him like other ghosts they worship….LMAO
Refreshing to listen to an educated African who is not a cultural Marxist