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Politics

I for lef Ghana: the case of evaporating patriotism

Patriotism has left the blood streams of Ghanaians. Everyday on social media, at least five people on my feed type the words ‘I for lef Ghana’ (pidgin for I have to leave Ghana), simply because they don’t see a promising future here. There is very little to believe in, to hope for, to be proud of. In 1994, my father booked a ticket from Germany … Continue reading I for lef Ghana: the case of evaporating patriotism

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Mixed bag, Politics

Mr President-Elect…

  Mr President-Elect, Last week Friday was one of the most exciting days of my life, not because you won (no offense, that is also exciting) but because of something else. For the first time in a very long time, I saw Ghanaians unite in the most extraordinary way to celebrate your victory. From Tamale to Techiman, through Kumasi to Sakumono, people took to the … Continue reading Mr President-Elect…

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