We’re not analytical enough – Sammy Crabbe calls for data-driven decision-making

Sammy Crabbe, the National Chairman aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has criticized Ghana's overreliance on emotion and lack of data usage in public discussions and decision-making. Speaking to Channel One TV on Tuesday, September 22, Crabbe lamented that discussions often lack factual grounding and evidence. He asserted that "we’re not analytical enough" and that "most of what we do is not really grounded in data."

Crabbe further argued that this failure to engage with data leads to poor decision-making, especially among leaders. "Our leaders, when you speak to people, you realise that they’re not deep, they’re not engaging, they don’t ground anything in data, and so decision-making is really poor," he said. He also expressed concern that the limited use of evidence allows for claims to gain public attention despite being testable against available data.

"They talk plenty. I know this is not going to work. Because all you need to do is just go out there and then pull out data and say, no, this one is just talking," he stated. Crabbe urged for more emphasis on critical thinking and analytical skills, particularly among the youth. He emphasized that Ghana needs to build a stronger analytical capacity to equip its young population for the global economy, which is increasingly driven by knowledge, creativity, and innovation.