Rethinking Approaches to the Study of Electoral Politics and democratisation in Africa
Christopher Appiah-ThompsonDr. Christopher Appiah-Thompson’s emphasis on political culture and traditional leadership offers a powerful lens for rethinking constitutional reform, peacebuilding, and electoral design in African countries. He argues that elections without legitimacy or fairness can entrench authoritarianism or spark violence. Cultural norms must underpin democratic practice
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Welcome back to the show. Today’s episode dives into a puzzle at the heart of constitutional democracy: why do some courts boldly strike down controversial laws, while others, facing similar laws, hold back. Scholars usually answer with one phrase—ju... more
This episode aims to clarify what the 2012 Ghanaian presidential election dispute was and why it ended up in the Supreme Court rather than on the streets.
Explain the idea of the judicialisation of politics and how the Court’s role in this case blur... more
This episode aims to clarify the ‘verandah boy’ concept
•Explain its historical roots in Ghanaian nationalist politics and how it described marginalized, lower‑middle or working‑class activists who powered Nkrumah’s rise.
•Show how the label evolve... more
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• Explore the secretive origins and aims of the Free Africa Movement (FAM) and how it shaped Ghana’s politics.
• Trace Jerry John Rawlings’ journey from young air force officer to head of state, focusing on key turning points ... more
Welcome to the show. Today’s episode explores one crucial question: how much does ethnicity really explain voting in Ghana’s landmark 2000 elections?
Welcome back to ’Voices of Change’, where we explore the pivotal moments in global governance and the narratives behind them. Today, we delve into an incredibly important chapter in Ghana’s socio-political history, spanning from July 1978 to Septembe... more
Welcome to today’s podcast, where we delve into the political development of this magnificent West Africa state, Ghana.
Ghana, a beacon of democracy in West Africa, stands at a critical juncture.
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