Identity Politics and Broken Promises Raise Concerns in Ghana
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Identity politics based on religion and ethnicity has historically caused conflicts and impeded development in Africa. There are worrying signs it is emerging in Ghanaian politics.
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Alan Kyerematen and Mahamudu Bawumia have recently made appeals based on religious identity rather than policy promises. This suggests desperation.
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Bawumia has failed to deliver on promises to build schools for Muslim communities, so is now resorting to religious rhetoric about bringing the Quran to the Jubilee House.
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Hypocrisy abounds when officials swear on religious texts then break campaign promises and commit economic crimes.
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Young politician "Cheddar" offers a more unifying vision for Ghana focused on jobs, dredging water bodies for agriculture and transport, and securing value for the country's natural resources.