Veteran Ghanaian journalist Akyaaba Addai-Sebo has blamed his generation for Ghana’s current developmental challenges, expressing deep disappointment over what he describes as a failure of leadership and responsibility.
Speaking in an interview, the 75-year-old lamented that his generation did not build on the strong foundations laid during the era of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, resulting in poorer outcomes for today’s youth.
He cited overcrowding in schools as a glaring example, contrasting current conditions with the well-resourced educational system of his childhood.
“The Nkrumah generation, they provided for us. They saw to it that we were well-educated. During our time, schools were not like poultry farms. What I mean is that, so crowded. A school that will have a capacity for about 500 or 600, you have about 2,000 students there. It’s incredible,” he said.
Addai-Sebo placed responsibility squarely on his peers.
“I blame my generation. My generation has betrayed and failed your younger generation and Ghana and Africa because this is not what Ghana should be. We deserve better than where Ghana is at the moment, and I feel so sad about that, and I am angry about it.”
He further noted that the country’s infrastructure has not kept pace with population growth and educational needs.