Sekou Nkrumah, son of first President Kwame Nkrumah, has said that former President John Mahama should not be allowed to come near the presidency again because his thinking is not futuristic.
He said he has no problem if Ghanaians decide to give another four years to President Akufo-Addo and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Explaining further, he wrote, “What we need is a dynamic leadership with the capacity to build. And I am not talking about the so-called infrastructure the NDC taunts as Mahama’s legacy! I am talking about building a future with a mindset of 2020 not 1920!”
His opinion about the presidency and the former President’s bid is contained in the following:
“I honestly don’t think Mahama deserves another shot at the presidency! And I have no problem with another four years of NPP.
It is not like we don’t know what JM can do? We know exactly how he performed as a leader; he brought nothing new to the table, and it was business as usual! I believe this is a deadly recipe for disaster in a developing country as ours.
What we need is a dynamic leadership with the capacity to build. And I am not talking about the so-called infrastructure the NDC taunts as Mahama’s legacy! I am talking about building a future with a mindset of 2020 not 1920!
What I mean is that you don’t create a new world when your mind is still living in the past!
For example, building schools for the future is not creating classroom blocks with enough room to fill desks and chairs, rather for our kids to have access to technology through the digital world! Digital literacy is the way forward.”
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I honestly don’t think Mahama deserves another shot at the presidency! And I have no problem with another four years of NPP.
It is not like we don’t know what JM can do? We know exactly how he performed as a leader, he brought nothing new to the table, and it was business as usual ! I believe this is a deadly recipe for disaster in a developing country as ours.
What we need is a dynamic leadership with the capacity to build. And I am not talking about the so called infrastructure the NDC taunts as Mahama’s legacy! I am talking about building a future with a mind set of 2020 not 1920!
What I mean is that you don’t create a new world when your mind is still living in the past!
For example building schools for the future is not creating classroom blocks with enough room to fill desks and chairs, rather for our kids to have access to technology through the digital world! Digital literacy is the way forward
in a modern world, be it in education or business.
A country blessed with natural resources is clearly not enough! What we need is a crop of leaders who are willing to invest in our human resource and build that capacity. That is our most significant asset !
Also we need leaders who can see beyond our borders.
Many years ago ( winter of 2003) on my first trip to America. I made a presentation at Howard university ( Washington, D.C. )and I talked about bridging the gap between black Africans on the continent and Africans in the diaspora! I still believe that the only way a black man anywhere can gain respect and be treated as a first among equals is for the African continent to be developed in such a way that not only represents us as Africans, black people but also reflect a rich and diverse culture where an individual lives in dignity and fulfillment.
To develop our continent we do need our brothers and sisters in the diaspora, we need to learn from those who have built capacity.
In my recent visit to southern California I was so impressed to see the numerous windmills ( structures that convert wind power into rotational energy) that were set up during the Obama presidency! In my mind I could not help but reflect on how a similar project in Ghana can go a long way to addressing our energy problems!
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I couldn't agree more with your submission Albert. Why Mr Mahama. His administration it's still fresh. After all in his own words politicians just come to power and loot the nation coffers. They are all the same so I'm happy for not paying for my children's school fees at least. 9
Why don't him come down and build his father's party.... which people over thrown your father...
And what did your father did with all The money given to him...
ABOBRO KOSUA, A DE3 B3 Y3 YIE, 3N SAI DA.
Why are you so jealous of Mahama? because of the sack you received. Whom are you doing the bidding for? Akuffo Addo. I am highly disappointed in you.
I couldn't agree more with your submission Albert. Why Mr Mahama. His administration it's still fresh. After all in his own words politicians just come to power and loot the nation coffers. They are all the same so I'm happy for not paying for my children's school fees at least. 9
Say it again. He is simply not worth a president. What new is he bringing? Incompetence and mismanagement. Let us move forward.
Why don't him come down and build his father's party.... which people over thrown your father... And what did your father did with all The money given to him...
Is he out of Rehab? If not the family should seek help for him.
Whoever lied to you that Nkrumah was your dad...You ***barred word*** son of a ***barred word***!
look at this idioooooot.When its election year u hear all sort of rapists talking anyhow in the name of politics
Former President Mahama will decide on Mr Kofi Boakye (Police Man) as Running Mate.
THIS GUY IS A LAZY MAN. HE HAS BEEN GIVEN MONEY TO COME AND ATTACH PRESIDENT MAHAMAH. YOU ARE A DEAD MAN WALKING THINK ABOUT YOUR HEALTH.