Abu Sakara Writes: Ghana's "Choluteca" Democracy

A fine bridge that once served to cross the Choluteca river now stands beside it, because a water-filled hurricane diverted the river from under the bridge in Honduras, Central America.

Sakara Speaks.... is anyone listening?

The tumultuous quest for power and the privilege of sharing its spoils has occluded the purpose and capacity of our democracy to serve the many, so instead, it serves the few at the expense of the many. The rich get richer whilst the poor get poorer.

Ghana's 'crazy' democracy

Democracy seems to be Ghana's problem. Politicians are more concerned with winning elections than doing the right thing. This is why indiscipline is gradually taking over our society. People do all manner of things and go scot-free in the name of democracy. Corrupt officials get away with their booty because there is a ghost called "due process". Political party fanatics can intimidate people at will and are sure to go unpunished because their party is in power. These overzealous ones often forget that they can't win power alone. They forget that other people played a part in bringing their party to power.

Corruption: The other force pulling Ghana backwards

Everybody talks about corruption these days but none actually has the willpower to fight it. We lay the blame at the doorsteps of our so-called leaders who lack the conviction to fight this canker. Unfortunately, we are the cause of the problem! We treat this huge menace as a child's play and even stampede those who genuinely want to help fight it.

What at all is wrong with us? We continue to cry for jobs and better conditions of

Agriculture: A solution to poverty

It has always been said that about 70% of people in Northern Ghana are engaged in farming one way or the other. Most policymakers know this fact. They also know the impact it can make at minimizing rural poverty and reverting rural-urban migration. The problem, however, is the lack of willingness to take steps to ensure its viability in this area.

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We have a system of governance where budgets are drawn just for people working in a ministry.

Fire outbreaks in Ghana: The real causes

Ghana has already witnessed two fire outbreaks at the beginning of the year (1st and 2nd January), one in Accra (MTN warehouse on Spintex Road burnt down) and the other in Kumasi(parts of Kumasi market guttered). On the 12th of the same month (January), a fuel tanker got burnt when the driver tried to pass over a speed ramp at Anyinase, burning two people to ashes on the spot and destroying buildings. At the Kwame Nkrumah Circle, another fire broke out on the same day, destroying household property running into millions of Ghana Cedis.