Trump has won the US presidency; congratulations to him. Truth is, that’s all there is to it, nothing more.
As predicted, some Ghanaians are already stretching ahead of themselves to draw conclusions and similarities and desperately hoping that same happens in Ghana; enough of the wishful thinking, wake up to the reality of the situation, different personalities are involved here; it’s not that simple.
To those minded to facts and realities, let’s subject the outcome of the US elections to the test of reality and cold facts. Let me state emphatically that Hillary lost the election largely because of her personality and the challenges that came with her conduct as a person.
The cold truth also is that the hate of the media and their consistent bias towards Trump made it difficult for people to really assess his strength and capabilities, so they tend to monitor him by what he has achieved for himself and what he stands for; and that perhaps did the magic. The media blurred his policies but the people knew the real truth. The media is not always the accurate reflection of the reality.
Fact is, as we speak, Obama’s approval rating stands at 54 percent which is by far, outstanding in the recent history of America. It could therefore not be the case that Hillary lost because Obama has not delivered; it is her personality and not the party – the Democrats.
It is also so true that Americans are just not ready for a Woman President, simple as that. I was particularly amazed when I watched a woman voter last night on CNN who stated categorically that she doesn’t want to be ruled by a woman, and she was furious at the mere thought of it. It is not surprising that Hillary herself sees her victory at the Democrat primaries as a break of the glass ceiling. She knew her people and she hoped they had shifted from the male supremacist mentality, but no, America doesn’t want to have a lady as commander-in-chief, at least not anytime soon. And this was reiterated by the popular BBC columnist who said that majority of Americans are just not ready for a woman.
Weeks ahead of the US election, a renowned Ghanaian international journalist Elizabeth Ohene had said on Kweku Sakyi-Addo’s respected show – The Lounge – that "Majority of the countries that have been headed by women didn't bring any difference to minority groups.” This clearly showed that right from day one, Hillary was heading for doom, but the world refused to face the truth.
I also do hope that those quickly drawing inspiration from Trump’s win will be honest enough to acknowledge that almost all the polls in the world predicted a win for Hillary, just as has been done here. If there is any similarities here; it sure doesn’t favour their argument. Mind you, the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) predicted victory for Hillary just as it has done for Ghana’s opposition leader Nana Akufo-Addo. Trump was to lose per the polls…and Mahama is to lose per the polls; I hope you get it now.
Again, show me one candidate in the US history who has suffered mistrust more than Hillary Clinton and I will show you how to win an election in Russia.
It is also a fact that the reckless exercise of discretion by Hillary through the emails caused her so much than Trump’s insults. Hillary lost this election because of her person and the unique factors that worked against her and that is about it. You could dream all you want, but the dynamics in Ghana are different and real. The candidates and scenarios are just too different and worlds apart.
Source: Dan Acheampong/Freelance Journalist
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Mr. Dan Acheampong, you might not know but the woman factor actually gained her a lot of support. There are a huge number of Americans Mr Trump was speaking to. No one wanted a third Obama term. People wanted someone to look after them. Many of President Obama's policies have not worked to those in that category. Ghanaians have the habit of comparing and drawing similarities with other countries. The inferiority complex is just too bad. Truly, the political terrain is different here. whereas the Obama administration is no grossly corrupt, the one we have in Ghana is just bad. They have no policy direction, they confuse policy, strategy and implementation. Our government manages the country on ad hoc basis. These are the reasons why we will vote JDM and his NDC out. Our ministers barely understand governance nonetheless building a strong foundation. Our president is just not honest. Who wants that kind of leadership? Please wake up to reality.
We saw it it in 2000& 2008 just look at what is happening in Odododiodo constituency. Change is coming.
THE SITUATIONS IN GHANA ARE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM AMERICA AND THE LEVEL STRATEGIC PLANNING AND BUSINESS RESEARCH METHOD USED BY DONALD THE SHREWD BUSINESS TYCOON CANNOT BE AVAILABLE TO US HERE . HE HAS BEEN DOING BUSINESS FOR 40 YEARS AND KNOW WHAT TO DO IN EVERY SITUATION. WE ARE JOKING WITH WHAT WE ARE DOING HERE BY TRYING TO COMPARE US TO AMERICAN WHO HAVE DEMOCRATIC ELECTION FOR 227 YEARS . WE ARE NOT STRATEGIC PLANNERS AND BUSINESS RESEARCH SKILLS ARE NOT EVEN THOUGHT IN OUR UNIVERSITIES YET.
Surely, there are some similarities, corruption. Crooked Hillary is the most unqualified candidate in the US history. But for Obama, she should be in jail now.Lying under oath,lying about her email and server throughout the investigation, receiving dubious donations from many countries, even the people of Haiti are still angry with Clintons for not accounting for the money they received on their behalf during the tsunami. Receiving debate questions from CNN etc. This was not wholly about gender but the party, media, and the political establishment from both parties.
MR WRITER I HOPE U WERE IN GHANA IN 2012..THE NDC USED THE WIN OF THE DEMOCRATS AND OBAMA TO DO SERIOUS POLITICS IN GHANA..IT WORKED FOR THEM AND IT WILL SURELY WORK FOR THE NPP AND NANA ADDO THIS YEAR..KEEP UR OPINIONS TO YOURSELF...CHANGE IS COMING PERIOD...IN THE U.S THE CHANGE GOVERNMENT EVERY 8YEARS SINCE 1992 AND GHANA ALWAYS FOLLOW SUIT...NDC HAS SPENT 8 WAIST-FULL YEARS AND IS TIME FOR THEM TO GO.
You sound emphatic Nana will surely loose. I don't think so. The December 7 elections is going to be a straight horse race between Nana and Mahama, both have equal chances of winning. While Nana has the advantage Ghanaians changing government every 8 yrs, Mahama has the incumbency advantage, to which he seems to have been exploiting so cleverly during this campaign. That seriously, Nana has to watch out!!!. Or else...?????
Hahahaha,NDC hogs are hot,they're falling on their on daggers!They likened NPP and NANA ADDO to TRUMP and republican,now that Hillary and Democrat have terribly lost they've shifted their equation.What sad miserable bunch of liars!Incompetence and corruption is their trademark.VOTE NANA ADDO AND NPP.CHANGE!!!AS GREAT AMERICAN HAS COME HOME,SO GREAT GHANAIAN ELEPHANT IS SURELY COMING HOME.
Dan you're liar like your paymasters,you can't twist fact to suit your propaganda!NDC was equating Trump and republican to NPP,Hillary and democrat lost you've changed your shift...you bloody liars know no shame.Your days are numbered.VOTE NANA/BAWUMA
continue to tickle yourself Dan Acheampong
You dont know what you are talking about. You just wake up and write anything huh?