This space was inspired by my personal experiences in Africa and abroad and a realisation that the solutions to the problems and challenges of Africa, and the world for that matter, will not be found by entrusting them to the politicians of today. The challenges of corruption, poverty, lack of basic amenities to the people, poor infrastructure and the multitude of other challenges will take a lot more than just political wisdom that is in many cases misguided and not geared towards a general quest to alleviate the plight of the people.
What then is the solution? The answer to this is not so obvious. One thing I have realised is that change is somehow central to the solution. Digging the same wells deeper will not lead to the discovery of new wells. Change, change agents and change directors are needed.
This blog is my contribution to play a small, but hopefully constructive, role in the process of change. Through this blog I will explore relevant and critical issues for investigation and debate. Through this blog I will hopefully generate a think tank of contributions that will lead to influences on policy directions – not only on a national basis but also on a global basis.
I trust that you will enjoy this journey with me.
Yours truly,
Herbert Mensah
PS. A profile on me can be found in the pages section.
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M. Mensah I’m honoured to be your first contrubutor. I am a great admirer of your business acumen and achievements over the years. I have always watched you at a distance and aspired quietly to be like you some day. I hope i can some day realise this dream. Kudos sir, youve done a great job!I hope we can meet up sometime to network and establish a good mutually beneficial relationship…God bless!
Hey Herbie
When are next cooking one of your special spaghetti bolognaises with cubed cheddar!!
How are you doing big guy? Its been a while.
Mr. Herbert Mensah is indeed a model and a mentor to me as a feature writer for Graphic Sports. His achievements day by day propels me to the pinnacle of my career. He restores hope and confidence for the future in me.
I need his email address to discuss my plans and receive direction and guidance from him as an experience person in his field of accomplishment.
Most privilege to pass this comment.
Thank you.
Ernest Kabu
(Feature Writer, Graphic Sports Communications)
Tel: 024- 6334085
email: dextarios@yahoo.com
I too, would like to see myself as a Pan – Africanist. I am currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Global Security at Cranfield University in the UK. I agree with Herbert that Africa needs radical change and the politicians might not be inclined to bring that kind of change to Africa. There is a requirement for a groundswell of activism from the peoples of Africa to force our politicians to unite the continent politically, economically, diplomatically and militarily. Even God admitted when the people of Babel,in the book of Genesis, united to build a tower to reach the heavenlies and make a name for themselves, that nothing could hinder them from achieving their goal because they were as one. A functional, real, continental unity is crucial. As a strong believer in God, I know the astounding things that God has said about Africa but it takes a people of action to bring down what is in the mind of God for this great continent. I commit my life to that.
In a recent interview granted by you to Joy Radio, I was quite impressed with the level of maturity you displayed on political issues, with specific emphasis on getting on leaders to look into the future rather than looking backwards and wasting precious tax payer money on witch hunting.
It is important from my point view that pass excess should go unpunished, however, this should not be the main focus of the current administration. Ghana is faced with plethora of problems , namely huge youth unemployment, security issues and lack of quality education. All these issues are pressing and if our leaders are not strategic enough in tackling the issues I fear the future for Ghanaian youth.
I do not share a political philosophy that blames all social ills on an administration, but i believe that a strong government – private partnership is needed in Ghana to move the country forward.
From the interview I get a sense of your vision for the nation, however, in a country where politicians see public office as a means to amass wealth, only a reorientation of the mindset of the youth to demand change will be the most powerful tool to demand accountability and probity. Herbert you have a powerful platform to help bring about change, and that is what we the youth expect of you. we are ready to help with resources both time and treasure, if you have the will to surmon us.