In the past few days, Ghanaians have read several social media posts from a Harvard-educated lawyer named Sangu Delle, the son of Prof Edmund Delle, expressing his views, or rather, his “non-political” intentions. But oh, the twists and turns of his posts left us all chuckling with disbelief.
Sangu, in his posts, claimed that he had no political ambitions, but wait, didn’t we all hear him shout from the rooftops about his dream of becoming the President of Ghana? Perhaps, he thought we had collective amnesia. But hey, Sangu, we’ve got receipts! You can’t escape the record of your own proclamations. We must say, Sangu, your denial skills are nothing short of impressive.
In his tirade, he lashed out at the sitting President, using words that were anything but constructive criticism. He denied any political spin, but here’s the thing: when you’re swinging like a wrecking ball at the leader of the nation, you’re giving the opposition a free ticket to the political circus. It’s like setting up a tent and inviting the clowns to play. Bravo, Sangu! You’ve given the President’s political opponents a golden ticket to the circus of political mudslinging.
And let’s talk about the US$20 million cash claim. A blatant lie, they say. Now, we all love a good story, but let’s keep our tales grounded in reality, shall we, Sangu? If you’ve got evidence, show it to the world. Otherwise, it’s just another one of your “documenting” adventures.
Speaking of documenting, it’s amusing how Sangu, the king of selfies and videos, suddenly forgot to take a snapshot of the very thing he wanted to gripe about. It’s almost as if the man, who fancies himself a documenting aficionado, capturing every moment of his philanthropic escapades on camera, forgot to charge his phone that day, or maybe, just maybe, the whole story was a figment of his imagination. Where are the photos and videos to support his claims this time? It seems that when it comes to proving a point, Sangu develops a sudden case of amnesia. A bit convenient, don’t you think?
Education and health
Next up, Sangu’s lamentations about the challenges in Ghana’s education and health sectors. Oh, the drama! He claims it broke him, but we can’t help but wonder if it was just a bruised ego. Yes, there are challenges in the education and health sectors, which government admits, but when did he decide to sensationalize these issues? Well, Sangu, perhaps a dash of reality mixed with a pinch of data could help paint a more accurate picture.
Then, like a seasoned drama queen, Sangu cried wolf, fearing for his safety. But Ghana isn’t a banana republic, and contrary to his wild imagination, no government stooges are out to get him. People have voiced harsher opinions and lived to tell the tale. Remember, some have even called for coup d’etats and are still roaming freely calling for coup d’etats. You are free to criticise the government, and nothing will happen to you.
But hold your breath; there’s more! Our Harvard-trained lawyer presented his grand four-pronged plan to solve Ghana’s problems. Unfortunately, it seemed like he forgot to put on his thinking cap and let emotions run the show.
First, Sangu, our Harvard-trained lawyer, suggests granting “total independence” to the Office of the Special Prosecutor with parliamentary oversight. Now, I’m no lawyer, but even I know that “total independence” and “oversight” don’t go hand in hand. Basic English, Sangu, basic English. Let’s interrogate his plan. As a lawyer, Sangu should know that amending the OSP Act cannot give total independence to the Special Prosecutor. The Special Prosecutor derives his prosecutorial powers from the Attorney-General, who, by the Constitution, has the sole power to prosecute criminal cases. Indeed, many lawyers have argued that without a fiat from the Attorney-General, the Special Prosecutor cannot prosecute any matter. A little reading and less emotion would have availed Sangu of this important fact.
Next, he proposes pressuring Ministers and Government Officials to undergo lifestyle audits voluntarily. Ah, the oxymorons just keep coming. How do you pressure someone into voluntary action? It’s like asking a lion to eat salad—voluntarily. It’s just not happening.
But wait, there’s a backup plan! He suggests passing legislation to compel the audits. Brilliant idea, except for one minor detail—those laws already exist! Oops, Sangu, did you forget to read the fine print?
And then, he throws in the classic ban on sole sourcing of contracts. Oh, Sangu, my dear, that’s like banning pizza in Italy. It may work in theory, but in practice, it’s a different story. It’s a global procurement method, Sangu! Even in the US, where you were educated from prestigious high schools to top universities, they use it. Sometimes, it’s the best option. After all, what do we do in emergencies? Wave a magic wand and hope for the best? Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater, Sangu.
Finally, he demands stiffer punishments for corruption, as if the laws aren’t already in place. It’s like asking for more pepper in your pepper soup; it’s already spicy enough, Sangu. You’d think a Harvard-educated lawyer with a degree from Oxford University would do a tad bit of research before dishing out suggestions.
Sangu, it’s time to put your childhood dream of becoming President on pause and embrace a reality check. Emotions won’t pave the way to effective governance. Let data and research be your guides. And as for writing like an NDC footsoldier, well, let’s just say your position could use a little finesse. Emotions don’t build nations; data and research do. So, Sangu, if you want to dance in the political arena, put on your thinking cap and leave the drama behind.
Kofi Nsiah-Botwe
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kofinsiahbotwe@icloud.com
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