OPINIONS
Prof Ivan Addae-Mensah's biography of Dr. Hilla Limann is a masterpiece. It
comprehensively fills a gap in a period of our history that not much has been written on. For
those scholars, students, politicians, researchers, interested in the governance, political
history, economic development and international relations of Ghana, this is a must read.
His Excellency D.K. Osei
(Former Ghana Ambassador to Denmark and the Scandinavian Countries, Former Secretary
to Ex- President J.A. Kufuor and Diplomat in Residence, Legon Centre for International
Affairs and Diplomacy)
The greatest value of this biography lies in the fact that this is a contribution by a person who
was first and foremost a friend, and also worked closely with him before, during and after his
presidency.
Addae-Mensah’s Hilla Limann validates the ancestral saying that: “life is lived but
understood backwards.” It contributes toward finding leadership and governance in Africa.
To be African is to derive pain from this biography. It shocks and traumatizes. Who are we?
Was independence worth it? What was the struggle about and for? Reading this biography
shows the urgent need for an energizing vision to get rid of the demons of despair and redeem
the worth of Africa for Africans.
Nana Kobina Nketsia V
(Senior Lecturer in History, University of Cape Coast and Omanhen of Essikado Traditional
Area)
We should honour those who have laboured hard for Ghana and not for self. It is no use
preaching against corruption when those who are not corrupt have nothing but penury to
show when they leave office. The example of Dr Limann would be of no avail unless it
strengthens our will to establish an appropriate pension for retired presidents.
Ambassador K.B. Asante.
(Public Servant, Diplomat, Educationist, Politician)