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Forums: Ashesi University Community
| Are military take-overs really history in Ghana? |
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September 15, 2009 12:50 PM
Got another taxi story here. :)
I took a taxi this afternoon which had the radio on a local FM station broadcasting the news. In reaction to the answers being given by a local government leader who was being interviewed, the driver of the taxi angrily switched off the radio and started talking about how dishonest our politicians - from any party are and how he earns for a coup d'etat in Ghana.
I convinced him to change his mind with the reason that we can change bad leaders with democracy after some time, no matter how long. With military leaders we cannot. But this makes me wonder if the society will not support a coup in Ghana now which can give a military adventurer some legitimacy to misbehave, thus repeating some not very good parts of our history. What do you think?
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September 21, 2009 3:05 PM
I really think that a coup in Ghana is very unlikely now. I am not saying that it is not possible but I think a lot of Ghanaians will be sad/mad if the worst leader(s) are overthrown military-style. Obama's visit was to show the world that there was hope and progress in Africa. A coup will just turn things around and discourage investors, tourists, etc and give the international media the chance to focus on the negatives.
I am glad you were able to talk him out of that mindset. The driver too should encourage his colleagues, family and friends to think positively and strive for the best no matter the situation. Hopefully, Ghana will become the Dubai of Africa (in terms of development and wealth) and lead the way for other African states.
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November 16, 2009 6:34 AM
Military take-overs are a thing of the past. i don't think people are really interested in men in the uniform at the helm of affairs. A military ruler is not accountable to anyone but the elected ones are accountable to people who put them there. If you don't like the way those at the helm affairs are handling issues the constitution allows for impeachment, you could initiate the move to kick the president out of office. no more military take - overs. Look at Guinea, there is so much lawlessness, abuse of human rights. Can you imagine you being killed because you disagreed with the way group of people are ruling the country.certainly no one would want to experience that in Ghana any longer. If the leadership of the country is bad wait till the next election or invoke the impeachment clause in our costitution. That will make our democracy more vibrant.
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