THE MOCKERY OF PARTISAN POLITICS IN GHANA

THE MOCKERY OF PARTISAN POLITICS IN GHANA

Richard Obeng Mensah*

My name is Partisan Politics

I have existed since creation, and before creation I was

I am a great asset to humankind, not a liability

Contrary to popular opinion, I am not a ‘dirty game’

I am a serious personality and wax great influence over the affairs of humankind

I have been mistaken for a ‘dirty game’ because godly people have allowed dirty political minded people to play their corrupt and wicked political cards in my name.

Some so-called political parties and politicians in Ghana have taken me for a ride

They always talk with the heart of nationalists but they wallow in acts of traitors

Their decisions primarily further their self-serving interests, never that of their nation

When they are in opposition they propagate my good virtues and values

But when they are in power they abandon those virtues and values, and act otherwise

And usually do and defend the indefensible until they lose their political power.

I hate every appearance of corruption

Most Ghanaian politicians see and condemn acts of corruption when in opposition

But these same politicians see nothing wrong with taking kickbacks when in power

They see nothing wrong in rewarding their cronies and so-called foot soldiers with sensitive public offices and sensitive national assignments as well as defending their wrong deeds

They shamelessly endorse and defend construction and purchase of multimillion dollar party headquarters and offices, and purchase of buses for their constituencies

There is nothing creative about abusing your office, and increasing tax through the back door

What is the source of the monies you use to finance your flamboyant campaigns?

What is the source of the monies you use to buy votes of delegates and some electorates?

 I am not surprised that you usually promise heaven but you eventually deliver hell

Stop repeating bad history; stop milking and killing your people; act sensibly and honestly!

*The writer is a certified life and leadership coach, a legal academic, and a prolific author of 7 books and over 200 articles. Blog: www.richard-obeng-mensah.blogspot.com Email: richardobengmensah@gmail.com