Enimil Ashon: We talk too much and go to sleep
In Ghana, matters of state affecting our politics, the economy and corruption are like the state of mind of a classical or choral music composer.
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In Ghana, matters of state affecting our politics, the economy and corruption are like the state of mind of a classical or choral music composer.
I did not vote in 2016. If I did, I would have voted for Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The man was convincing. Backed by his running mate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia who sang a beautiful chorus of hope, I must say that I was bought, packaged and utterly sold.
I have deliberately left out spectators. It is immoral, unconscionable and unacceptable in the times we live for any of our compatriots to be content to be a spectator. For the times, they are worrying.
Last Saturday, thousands of Ghanaians poured into the streets to protest harsh economic conditions and to demand change. According to a report by Reuters, a demonstrator, Romeo, told reporters, "the average Ghanaian can't afford three square meals per day --- the government doesn't care."
Last Saturday, thousands of Ghanaians poured into the streets to protest harsh economic conditions and to demand change. | Pulse Ghana