Renowned Ghanaian musician and radio personality Abubakar Ahmed, widely known as Blakk Rasta, has voiced his concerns about the excessive powers and reverence accorded to African presidents.
Speaking on his “Urban Blend” show on 3FM, Blakk Rasta criticized the near-divine status bestowed upon leaders across the continent.
“Now the presidents in Africa are like demigods. In some countries, presidents are even more respected than God. They wield power far greater than one can imagine,” he remarked.
Blakk Rasta supports former President John Mahama’s recent call to reduce the influence of the presidency, particularly highlighting Mahama’s pledge to abolish ex-gratia payments for government officials if re-elected.
“Here’s a man who understands the sweetness of wealth, yet he’s saying he’s not interested in ex-gratia. This is a bold stance, and I see genuine energy to work,” he said.
However, Blakk Rasta cautioned Mahama against complacency, emphasizing that actions must follow promises.
Blakk Rasta did not hold back in his criticism of failed government initiatives, particularly the much-touted “Year of Roads” program.
Sharing his personal experience from a road trip, he described the dire state of Ghana’s infrastructure.
“I drove all the way from the capital to Wa, and the so-called Year of Roads is nothing but a farce. The dust, potholes, and broken-down cars tell the real story,” he said, pointing to the neglect of rural communities.
He painted a grim picture of villages like Chich, where cemeteries outnumber basic amenities such as pipe-borne water.
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We the electorate are to blame. We love treating them like celebrities and they enjoy our stupidity.