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14.06.2010 Letter

Letter To Dr Kwame Okro

By Daily Guide
Letter To Dr Kwame Okro
14.06.2010 LISTEN

THIS LETTER has become necessary because I have realized many of your compatriots and fellow Pan-Africanists have written to you, but have had their letters returned because they had the wrong address. Yes, return to sender, it is called. They all send their warmest felicitations.

Many have called me names for not giving them the right address, but I'm not bothered because they are unaware of your explicit instructions not to give your address to anyone since their numerous lamentations could disturb the peace you are enjoying in Samanfoland.

If only they knew that you had never forgiven them for jubilating when you were overthrown, they wouldn't even have bothered writing to you at all!

I have delivered the message you sent to your followers but I'm sad to say the party is still in shambles, as those who should be defending your principles have become stooges of the Zu-za government.

Just like Judas Iscariot, some of them have sold their conscience for a pittance. Others too hop from one radio station to another, singing praises of the Agya Ofuntuo-led government, because of jolly rides and 'nokofio'.

We all know in every house there is a Mensah, but it seems the Mensahs in your party outnumber the Kwabenas. Sad, isn't it?

Your son, Sekou, is also with the architects of the bloodiest coup d'état in Asomdwekrom, and was on record to have said that Zu-za, which was founded on bloodshed, believed in your ideals.

That is very surprising, taking into account your abhorrence for coup makers and bloody revolutionaries.  

It is a shame that the party you founded has only one representative in the house of honourables. But there is good news too.

That single representative happens to be your lovely daughter, Yaaba. I am sure that would gladden your heart somehow.

The last time my soul sojourned to Samanfoland, you complained bitterly about why Africa was still not united. Well, it is my unpleasant duty to tell you your dream of seeing Africa unite has still not come true.

As a matter of fact, unity is the last thing on the minds of the leadership of the African continent. They sing and dance unity in public, but abhor it in their hearts.

The only thing on their minds is how to maintain their grip on power. So, I humbly implore you to stop hoping and praying for Africa's unification, because doing so would only make you grieve the more.

Now, about happenings in your beloved country since Agya Ofuntuo became president; We are now witnessing a unique leadership style where buying pampers, mouth gargle, eating 'chinchinga', and taking a concubine on degrossing trips with state cowries, is regarded as indiscretion, and not corruption.

We have also had various 'konum-teas' set up to investigate one matter or another. As the name suggests, the 'konum teas' waste precious cowries on tea.

You might be tempted to say that not much would be spent on the 'konum teas'. Well listen to this; the transitional 'konum tea' alone spent 1.6 billion old cowries; so can you now imagine the amount being wasted on the 'konum teas'?  

 Your compatriots are reeling under serious financial pressure because the rains are falling but the land is still very hard.

The 'ecomini' is in tatters, we are sweltering under atmospheric heat because of erratic electricity supply, and prices of goods too continue to rise by the day.

Yet, all we are told is that this is a 'Better Asomdwekrom'. Indeed, things are so slow that Agya Ofuntuo has been nicknamed Atta-Go-Slow.

Osagyefo, I'm very certain you would not like this, but my 'okro-mouth' will vomit it anyway. A whooping 40 billion old cowries was spent during your centenary celebrations, and there is nothing to show for it. Yes, you heard right! 40 billion was splashed away just like that.

Knowing how development-oriented you were as president, I'm sure you would rather the cowries were used to build forty model basic schools, and named after you.

Alas, we have a leader who thinks splashing such a colossal amount on a colloquium is a better idea. Don't you think calling him 'Atta-Reverse' would be better than Atta-Go-Slow'?

Lest I forget, Papa J has just finished celebrating the 31st anniversary of his June 4 uprising with his usual raving and ranting.

He has given Agya Ofuntuo a six-month ultimatum to prove he can turn things around, or another 'boom in Asomdwekrom.

Please tell Agya Ofuntuo not to behave like the cola-chewing Hilla Limann by saying 'Gyato wontumi nye fiii', because history is there to guide him. Hmm! Are we safe?

Well, here is some good news at last. The FPSO vessel has been named after you, and your image embossed on the new two-cowry bill printed by the Bank of Asomdwekrom.

Also, the Asomdwekrom Black Stars have for the second successive time qualified for the Soccer Mundial, popularly referred to as World Cup.

As I write, they are in South Africa battling it out with other countries to bring glory to our beloved homeland. Do join us in praying for their success!

 But there is this bit about the World Cup news that I find very puzzling. I do not understand why the state should use our precious cowries to sponsor 2500 party supporters to go to South Africa to watch the World Cup, when we still have pupils studying under trees. Would you have done same if you were in Agya Ofuntuo's shoes?

Dr. Show Boy, I have more to tell you but they are not stories that would amuse you, so it is better I do not continue. But let me hasten to add that it is a shame that the Asomdwekrom we are living in today, is a far cry from the one you dreamt of 53 years ago. We should all bow our heads in shame, especially those who maimed, whipped and killed in the name of revolution.

Indeed, despite your shortcomings, there is consensus that you were a very great leader and a Pan-Africanist extraordinaire. No wonder you were voted African of the millennium. Asomdwekromanians and Africans miss you! Happy centenary and continue resting in peace!

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