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Kwesi Pratt Jnr advocates for people-centered politics in Africa
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Kwesi Pratt Jnr, Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, called for a redefinition of politics in Africa, emphasizing governance systems that prioritize citizen welfare. Speaking on Pan African TV on April 18, 2026, Pratt stated that politics should focus on the production and distribution of resources to satisfy people's needs and aspirations. He argued that political systems must concentrate on how resources are generated, managed, and utilized to address societal challenges, and that elections should lead to tangible outcomes that improve lives. Pratt made these comments during a discussion on the outcome of the Benin elections, where President Romuald Wadagni won with a 94% vote margin. He also cited Félix Houphouët-Boigny, the first president of Côte d'Ivoire, noting concerns about his political ties to France, including serving as a member of the French Parliament while leading his country, which Pratt described as problematic for sovereignty and independence.
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