H.E.
John
Agyekum
Kufuor,
Former
President
of
Ghana
In
a
media
landscape
where
African
issues
are
often
filtered
through
external
lenses
or
simplified
into
headlines,
Panel
54
provides
a
platform
where
Africa
speaks
for
itself—and
to
the
world.
The
show
blends
in‑studio
debate,
street‑level
voices,
and
raw
exchanges
between
its
hosts.
It
explores
the
power
struggles,
public
debates,
and
cultural
crossroads
shaping
the
continent,
from
Cape
Town
to
Cairo,
Lagos
to
Lamu.
“We’re
not
here
to
echo
what’s
trending.
We’re
here
to
ask
what’s
true,”
says
co-host
Ndu
Okoh.
“Our
goal
is
to
center
African
thought
in
global
dialogue,”
adds
Waweru
Njoroge.
Debut Spotlight: H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor – The Gentle Giant Speaks
For its premiere two‑part episode, Panel 54 travels to Accra for an in‑depth interview with H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor, former President of Ghana (2001–2009) and former ECOWAS Chair, widely regarded as one of Africa’s elder statesmen.
At 86, Kufuor remains sharp, passionate and deeply committed to Africa’s future. In this rare conversation, he issues a rallying call to young Africans:
“Today’s youth are smarter than their fathers. Africa is too young to die. It must be imbued with great hope. Please young people, keep yourselves in education. Learn. And keep open-minded so you can think through issues.”
He speaks candidly about the centrality of democracy:
“People should decide their leaders. They should make their leaders and use the ballot box.”
Kufuor also warns of the dangers that a multipolar world poses for Africa if the continent fails to cultivate visionary and educated leadership:
“We need smart, educated leaders—not goons in suits or military uniforms—capable of navigating global complexity without becoming pawns in great power rivalries.”
During the discussion, Kufuor reflects on:
· The dangers of illegal gold mining (galamsey) in Ghana, calling it a “menace”
· The importance of digital technology in advancing Pan‑African integration
· His mediation work in peace processes in Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia
· His legacy in education reform and healthcare development in Ghana
· The importance of strategic security partnerships with the United States and other nations, handled in a way that strengthens African sovereignty rather than weakens it
On Pan‑Africanism, he underlines:
“It is an imperative that must be realized. It may have seemed idealistic in Nkrumah’s time, but today, through technology and digitization, African unity is more feasible than ever.”
Listen, Watch and Join the Conversation
Panel 54 is available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. Listeners can expect deep insights, authentic conversations, and vibrant audience participation through live Q&As, polls, and behind-the-scenes features.
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Listen
to
the
full
interview
with
President
Kufuor:
https://linktr.ee/panel54pod
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About the Hosts
· Waweru Njoroge – A seasoned Kenyan political editor, media strategist and newsroom leader with over 20 years of experience.
· Ndu Okoh – A Nigerian-born, Kenya-based journalist and cultural commentator.
Together, they bring clarity, depth and urgency to the most vital conversations shaping Africa’s future.
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