Blakk Rasta Criticizes African Leadership and Ghana’s Development Challenges
Renowned Ghanaian musician and radio personality, Abubakar Ahmed, popularly known as Blakk Rasta, has delivered a scathing critique of African leadership on his “Urban Blend” show on 3FM. Addressing issues such as excessive presidential powers and Ghana’s developmental challenges, his commentary was unfiltered and unapologetic.
Blakk Rasta likened African presidents to “demigods,” stating, “In some countries, presidents are even more respected than God. They wield power far greater than one can imagine.” He advocated for constitutional reforms to reduce executive overreach, echoing former President John Mahama’s call for the same.
The outspoken radio host praised Mahama’s pledge to abolish ex-gratia benefits 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, but Mr. President, don’t get complacent—it’s early days yet,” he cautioned.
Blakk Rasta also criticized the government’s “Year of Roads” program, calling it a failure. Recounting his recent trip from Accra to Wa, he described deplorable road conditions, saying, “The dust, potholes, and broken-down cars tell the real story. The so-called Year of Roads is nothing but a farce.”
Highlighting the neglect of rural areas, he shared the dire situation in a village called Chich, where cemeteries outnumber essential amenities like pipe-borne water. “Imagine entering Accra by road and being greeted by such terrible conditions. It’s shameful!” he exclaimed.