Policy think tank, Strategic Thinkers Network, STRANEK wants UK’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin to cease forthwith, his "provocative tweets" which only "breeds unwarranted tension and hatred" and rather channel his energy in "harmonizing peace among political parties and Ghanaians".
A statement issued by the policy think tank slammed the British diplomat for provocative tweets such as “I’m in a non-V8 car which hasn’t been painted”; “Did someone inaugurate the Harmattan already” which particularly brought about a lot of controversy, stressing that diplomacy, which is “fundamentally working with people, bringing people together to deal with difficult issues”, is a "serious business that trickles down to one’s comported modus operandi.’’
Jon Benjamin has been described as a controversial diplomat due to his views and comments on issues especially on social media.
Below is the full statement
JON BENJAMIN’S PROVOCATIVE TWEETS NOT THE BEST- STRANEK
Observing from our end, it is one provocative tweet to another.
Poking of nose in affairs outside the scope of diplomacy. Such tweets from a United Kingdom High Commissioner and now former sends a rolling eyeball as we believe he should know his limits.
In advocating for an open and cooperative international relations, we at Strategic Thinkers Network (STRANEK) think the former UK High Commissioner to Ghana must halt on his provocative tweets.
It only breeds unwarranted tension and hatred. Provocative tweets such as “I’m in a non-V8 car which hasn’t been painted”; “Did someone inaugurate the Harmattan already” which particularly brought about a lot of controversy must be curbed by him.
We think he should divert his energy in harmonizing peace among political parties and Ghanaians in lieu of his provocative tweets. Diplomacy, they say is “fundamentally working with people, bringing people together to deal with difficult issues” hence we believe it’s a serious business which it trickles down to one’s comported modus operandi.
We don’t think our once colonial masters who have seen Ghana through the mill will endorse provocation from their diplomats. Harmony and good relations is the raison d’etre.
In order not to leapfrog the issue, we will pause here and hope that advise is taken in good faith by Former High Commissioner Jon Benjamin as he turns a new leaf. We are indeed all involved in building our motherland.
Signed.
Nii Tettey Tetteh Executive Director
Charles Kwadade Deputy Executive Director
Source: Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
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STRANEK is a guttter uselesss entity they should tickle themselves and laugh nkwasiasemm you think that uselesss being jon dumelo is an achiever who in Ghana dont know that boy is a fraudster
the real i-d-i-o-t here is the peacefmonline editor who published this article
BOGUS Thin Tank! Who even credited these empty heads as 'think thanks'? They can only best be described as 'thin tanks'! They are not used to seeing people say the truth.
Reading from the comment; NDC's are against and NPP's are for or in favour of JON BENJAMIN.......... But I think it is advise was in the right direction. He was doing it to NDC who knows, he may turn his guns on Nana Addo. Therefore, he needs to be stopped in his tracks before he even gets to that level. As a diplomat, you may be leaving in Ghana but his comments on some issues must be streamlined. Others are claim they are given aids and grants, but if you think the grants you give me are wasted, then stop giving me the grants but don't dabble in affairs just because you give me grants....... I hope all commentators will maintain their current positions if he starts tweeting on our President Nana Addo!!!
You don't even qualify for a 'septic tank', let alone calling your sorry selves a 'think tank' Tweeeeaaaaa!!!
The man is a practical comedian and I think Ghanaians should not take him serious!
Surprise surprise surprise!!! I guess that now " ANY I..D..I..O..T or I..D..I..O..T..S" to quote Asiedu Nketiah, can form a group and call themselves a Policy think tank. Freedom of association after all. Somebody having a humorous time and a so called policy think tank is up in arms against that. Pathetic!!!
Aba! but this one too, ebi matter. The man had never mentioned, never ever mentioned anybody's name. I taught as a think tank and strategic as you claim you are, you rather should be talking about the behavior of well respected personality like John Dumelo, who I am sure are some of our kids "role models". It is like Brad Pitt trying to steal a vehicle in the US. How st0pid can we get. And you brought your names too. I really think you do not have strategy as a 'Think Tank," let alone a vision and a mission, otherwise you will rather tackle the real issue "STEALING IN BROAD DAYLIGHT" Next time do not waste our time.
Hahahaaaa I can't think far. Did Mr Benjamin mention anybody's name?
@Sure - For your info this 'bastard british' you refer to unfortunatley witnessed money he has contributed as taxes to the UK govt being doled out to muppets - 2 V8s. He has every right to speak. Stop being blind. As a nation until we stop going round cup in hand asking for alms we should be ready to be criticised by those who fund us!