Development Economist and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Ghana, Dr. George Domfe, has told Isaac Adongo to stop parading himself as an economist when he didn’t read economics at the university.
Dr Domfe, who clashed with Isaac Adongo on Accra-based Hot 93.9 FM’s Morning Dew show hosted by Kwabena Prah Jnr, told the NDC’s legislator for Bolga Central to stop feeding Ghanaians with his ignorance because he is not an economist and does not understand most of the things he shares his opinions on.
“I wonder why you carry yourself as an economist and speak to economic issues as though you are an authority in that field. You and I know that you are not an economist” Dr. Domfe stated.
“You read Business Administration as your first degree, MBA and Chartered Accountant as your courses. What makes you an economist with these courses you pursued? You are an accountant and not an economist” Dr. Domfe explained further.
Most of the things the NDC MP speaks to, according to Dr. Domfe, are beyond him because he doesn’t understand them.
Adongo in his defence said that he read courses in micro and macroeconomics while having his first degree and read managerial economics as one of the courses in his MBA and that makes him an economist.
In his rebuttal, Dr. George Domfe pointed out to Adongo that he has taught managerial economics at the University of Ghana Business School and that cannot aid one to be an economist and parade himself as such.
“Reading Managerial Economics in a semester is not enough for you to be referred to as an expert in economics for which reason you’d be granting interviews as if you are an economist”
The University of Ghana economist further explained to Adongo that reading such courses in one or two semesters as part of a whole program does not adequately help one to fully understand Ghana’s economy or any other economy for that matter.
“As a business student, these are basic things you are taught to grasp a few concepts and they do not make you an economist. These are far away from understanding economics. Stop misinforming the general public about the program you pursued, for you are not an economist but an accountant” Dr. George Domfe scolded him.
Source: Peacefmonline.com
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Impersonator...... So you are relying on your Level 200 Economics and calling yourself Economist and making all these noise on radio? Are there no true Economists in NDC? These People? I rest my case.
What is the result of the "economics" thing on our nation? Sad to say, but what is the usefulness of so called economists like Bawumia who only come to destroy the economy that they met?
Who is an Economist please?
Too many people feeding the public with misinformation on economics, and that is exactly what the Prof was trying to highlight. All kind sof experts all over the media. Adongo is good and can freely share expert opinion in Accounting and probably parlaimentary practice, but he should not profer expert opinion in economics when his knowledge is limited. Simplicita. Adongo's rebuttal of having studies Economics as modules in his undergrad and MBA and that makes him an economist is most childish. I begun suspecting Adongo the day he accused DMB that global supply shortfalls of wheat from Ukraine should not affect flour supply in Ghana, and that only fewer people ate wheat in Ghana. Hahahahahaha
Now we know how the Media houses are aiding the misinformation. Why call such people to comment on serious Economic Issues? I have known all this while that something wasn't right with his submissions but because of politics, he has the platform.smh... Anyway, he can concentrate on issues where his competences are needed, if any.
You see how we are quick to downplay the intelligence of people. Yes Adongo might not be an economist but speaks sense , what has the so called economist with multi degrees done for this nation. The best performing finance ministers Ghana has had are not box in box out economists but they excelled. Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and the likes have very little certifications to show but what has been the legacy. We were told that we are going to be blessed by having an economic wizard as our vice and you and I know the outcome. The economic wizard no longer speaks about economic issues but things an average man can do.
masa stop your nonseence book long. what has all the book long brought Ghana? You soo call less use economics call Bawumia what has he done to Ghana economy as EMT? Do you need to be a married person before you are capable of giving married counseling? Go to the Roman church, Fathers do not marry but they are good married counselors. Hon Ken doesn't have book long Business degree, master's, or Doctorate but is best at managing business
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Hahahaaaa, Adongo has been "handcuffed ". If this is/ was his response to the university lecturer, then Adongo has no case. " Walawale Adam Smith" can at least provide proof that he is an economist up to phd level. What about " Bolgatanga Thomas Malthus" . If you live in a glass house , you don't throw stones. The stone that landed in Adongo' s glass house today is far bigger than all the stones he has been throwing at his opponents. Harry Maguire of Manchester United will hear this. Hahaha.
Aaahh Adongo, you read a few models of economist in your under graduate, and MBA courses and you now think you are an economist. Just like a healthcare assistant thinking they are doctors because they know a few procedures. Please stop parading yourself as one from now on.