{
  "id": 19499737,
  "title": "“I’ve never liked democracy”- George Quaye",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/ive-never-liked-democracy-george-quaye",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T13:10:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ive-never-liked-democracy-george-quaye/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Creative entrepreneur George Quaye has expressed his disdain for the democratic system in Ghana, believing its four-year electoral cycle has impeded the country's progress, especially in the creative arts sector. In an interview with Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM's Showbiz A-Z, Quaye stated, \"I've never liked democracy,\" highlighting how the continuous nature of democracy stifled activities and projects. When asked about his preferred governance model, he advocated for a \"benevolent dictatorship,\" drawing parallels with China's communist ideology. Quaye suggested that a form of government requiring less frequent changes and less public input could yield better results for Ghana's development. This perspective comes as discussions intensify regarding the impact of Ghana's multi-party democratic system on the nation's advancement. Other influential Ghanaians have echoed similar sentiments, with former Ghana Health Service Director-General Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa arguing that multi-party democracy has mainly benefited the political elite. In April 2025, he declared, \"multi-party democracy has done nothing for this country.\" Additionally, Ghanaian broadcaster and musician Quophi Okyeame suggested that democracy hasn't helped address the country's challenges, advocating for a \"crazier Rawlings\" as a more effective leader. Quaye made these remarks while discussing the perceived decline in momentum for the December in GH initiative on Showbiz A-Z, expressing disappointment over the initiative losing its former luster. He acknowledged the evolving nature of leadership and visions but lamented the lack of sustained attention and support for a brand that had become a global phenomenon.",
  "summary": "Creative entrepreneur George Quaye has weighed in on the concept of democracy, arguing that its four-year electoral cycle in Ghana, has hindered the country’s development.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "“The fire around December in GH feels a bit doused” – George Quaye",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/the-fire-around-december-in-gh-feels-a-bit-doused-george-quaye-19353245",
        "published": "2026-11-10T15:35:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}