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May 28, 2026
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Key Points
- The article highlights the irony that dedicated political foot soldiers often benefit less from victory than those less involved in campaigning.
- It attributes this disparity to the different skill sets required for winning elections (politics) versus governing (competence, networks, expertise).
- The author advises political supporters to prioritize self-development, professional skills, education, and entrepreneurship alongside their political activism.
- It emphasizes that lasting opportunities, appointments, and contracts often go to those with competence and strategic value, not just political loyalty.
- The piece concludes that skills, knowledge, businesses, and professional competence provide more enduring value than temporary political victories or appointments.
Why This Matters
This article is highly relevant to Ghana, where political patronage and the expectation of rewards for party loyalty are significant issues. It encourages a crucial shift towards competence-based personal development and meritocracy, which can lead to better governance, more effective public service, and greater economic resilience for citizens by reducing over-reliance on political handouts.
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