A financial analyst, Scott Bolshevik has suggested that Ghana’s trajectory would have taken a darker turn if any of the two members of the “Big Six”, Edward Akufo or J.B Danquah had ascended to the presidency instead of Dr Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah.
Taking to the X platform, he stated that rather than fostering progress, these figures would have prioritized exploitation.
The economist pointed to a historical trend wherein Mr Akufo and Mr Danquah harbored ambitions of familial control over critical resources.
He added that, however, their aspirations were thwarted by the recurring turmoil induced by coups, preventing the realization of their objectives.
“If Edward Akufo or J.B Danquah had been the first president of Ghana instead of Kwame Nkrumah, it’s plausible that they would do nothing good for the nation but exploit it. It was the family goals to control key resources but failed due to coups till now They are curse,” he wrote.
Scott Bolshevik despite his strong assertion failed indicate the reason these individuals would ransacked the country of its resources instead of developing it.
If Edward Akufo or J.B Danquah had been the first president of Ghana instead of Kwame Nkrumah, it's plausible that they would do nothing good for the nation but exploit it
— Scottbolshevik (@scottbolshevik) April 18, 2024
It was the family goals to control key resources but failed due to coups till now
They are curse pic.twitter.com/t8REooWBFe