Friday, 23 November 2012

My King Makers


Friday November 23, 2012. 1.30pm

It is left with just two more weeks to the general elections. Omg. I am so prepared to vote, what about you? I am still venting about the frolics of Hassan Ayariga… I am so mad, can you blame me? Anyways I had a totally different topic to write about when I ventured into a discussion online about the possible kingmakers in the event of a run off in the general elections on December 7thI am no pollster but my definition of a kingmaker is someone who doesn’t have the numbers to win the election whether 1st, 2nd or 3rd round but has himself/herself endeared to many and generate some support for a candidate apart from himself/herself. Truthfully I am always positive about candidates I support in any election though I am normally a mess when the results start trickling in. Hopping from corner to corner, hiding under blankets, jumping shouting plenty ei NaaBia. What is all this.( I fret more than the candidate) Perhaps that is why I rarely look for or is it rather hope for a second round but in this particular race I am inclined to look at the candidates again. This election is really fierce. The list below is in no particular order, I am just listing them for a discussion before some of you get funny ideas especially Dumevi. So we have,

1. H.E John Dramani Mahama- the ruling NDC
2. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo- NPP

3. Dr. Abu Sakara- CPP
4. Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom-PPP
5. Dr. Henry Lartey- GCPP
6. Odike-UFP
7. Hassan Ayariga-PNC
8. Joy something something - Independent candidate and no his name is not Joy something something I just do not know his name and party.
9. Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings did not make it- alas...haha

Pause for a minute will you and ask yourself who looks like the possible kingmaker in an event of a runoff. Before you do that,kindly take the NPP and the NDC out of the list. Why? You ask? Then I will answer you in the typical question with a question ala Ghanaian style. Why not? We simply cannot flog the issueand dance round it any longer. The two main parties simply have the numbers. Full stop. It really does not matter if the people heading the other parties are heroes…if you do not have the numbers, you do not win. Since we are a democracy we must discuss everybody who passes through the filing process right?Ok, now that we are clear on that, kindly look at the list again.Who tickles your fancy from number 3 to 8?

My pick for kingmakers are Dr. Abu Sakara and Dr. Nduom.Why again? Let’s discuss Dr. Sakara first. He has endeared himself to many. Even me die hard NPP, I love him to bits. He oozes leadership and vision that many of us are looking forespecially at a time like this. I never really bothered with him I will be true on that but during the IEA he gave you a bird’s eye view of how the country should grow and a picture of prosperity. He was strident and apparent with his vision though Iwas always guessing which sentence of his will be fused with agriculture. (Hahaaa) Another thing that raised the bar for was his running mate. These days we have to look at running mate not really because of what happened to RIP H.E Atta Mills but because it is quite clear now that the vice president is in charge of certain decisive areas and committees that play a pivotal role in the economy. His running mate was good. Yes she did not have elite titles and degrees but her common sense approach coupled with her understanding of our everyday lives was simply splendid.  For me if there is a run off an Abu Sakara endorsement will mean a lot. Roll in Dr. Nduom.

 Well well well, everybody thought Dr. Nduom will be a defining factor among the candidates especially during the debates. He didn’t get included in the much hyped debate but participated in onesorganized by the state broadcaster. I have always been put off by his hand gesturing and Kwame Nkrumahish dress code. I think you can ooze Nkrumah whist trying too hard after all there can only be one Nkrumah or? Or I don’t get it. Anyways Dr. Nduom for what he is worth is a fine business man. His hotels and banks are really proven brands. And if he has a proven track record of nurturing and building solid brands, I feel his thoughts on who should be leader of this country vis a vis his thoughts on policy is also essential should there be a runoff. I never got to listen to his running mate, did you?
Two more weeks’ people, two weeks then we decide who we call Mr. President.
Are you ready?



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