Dr. Tony Aidoo, a renowned Ghanaian statesman and politician, has expressed his disappointment with Ghana's democracy, stating that it has failed to benefit the common people over the past thirty-three years. Instead, he believes that it has created a parasitic class of politicians who prioritize their own interests over the needs of the nation
According to Dr. Aidoo, Ghana's democracy has been hijacked by selfish politicians who have commercialized politics, turning it into a kleptocracy. These leaders use their power to expropriate the nation's wealth, buying votes and creating a culture of dependency among the electorate. Both the governed and the governing are stealing from the nation, Dr. Aidoo alleges.
The former Ambassador to the Netherlands attributes this state of affairs to the lack of cooperation, transparency, and accountability in governance. He notes that the absence of national identification and loyalty to the nation has led to a situation where politicians prioritize their personal interests over the needs of the country.
Dr. Aidoo served as Senior Presidential Aide and Head of the Policy Evaluation and Oversight Unit of the Office of late President Atta Mills from 2009 to 2013. He was also a member of the Cabinet's Economic Management Team for three years. Despite his experience in governance, Dr. Aidoo is disheartened by the current state of Ghana's democracy.
He believes that the only way to reverse this trend is for the electorates to demand their rights to a higher standard of living, at a less cost, and also demand accountability from those they select as leaders. Dr. Aidoo emphasizes the need for greater transparency in governance, an attitudinal change, and a focus on policies and programs that benefit the wider population.
In his view, Ghana's democracy can only become beneficial to the common people if there is a fundamental shift in the way politicians approach governance. This requires a commitment to transparency, accountability, and the prioritization of the nation's interests over personal gain.
As Ghana continues to navigate its democratic journey, Dr. Aidoo's words serve as a timely reminder of the need for vigilance and accountability in governance. It is up to the citizens of Ghana to demand more from their leaders and to hold them accountable for their actions.
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