Posted by A few days ago, we ran an article written by George Ayittey. He described the Democratic Deficit in Africa and he listed the Despots and Countries which had added to the misery our brothers and sisters have endured. A solution would be for a convocation of a “Sovereign National Conference”
A website has inaugurated a discussion on the best person to carry this idea forward.
They, (Zimbabwe Democracy Now) proposes George Ayittey. He has the right credentials but others may also be qualified. Do you have a view.?
George says: ‘African solutions to Africa’s problems’ is far more than a nationalist mantra, bandied about by dictators who use it to justify their own survival. It is a big idea whose time is coming. It is not popular, it’s not fashionable, and it’s unthinkable to big business and big politics. But it is probably nothing less than essential. In the words of Victor Hugo, “Greater than the tread of mighty armies is an idea whose time has come”.
He also list the minimum requirements for a free and democratic state. They are:
An independent and free media (Only 9 African countries have this),
An independent central bank,
An independent electoral commission,
An independent judiciary,
An efficient civil service, and
Neutral and professional security (military and police) forces.
You can take part in this discussion and offer your own proposals for Zimbabwe’s Re-Birth:
Visit the site and take part. It’s our country and your future.
