Sonnie Badu has opined that democracy is not a productive system of governance for Africa.

“I say this because of the mineral and raw materials and natural resources given to Africa by God. It has resulted in our problems,” he explained.

The Gospel star spoke to Nana Romeo on Accra 100.5 FM’s Ayekoo Ayekoo midmorning programme.

He wondered why the United Kingdom has “a prime minister and a king”.

He argued: “They know what they have and are aware that if it’s handed over to politicians in the name of democracy, they will have a problem.”

“When you go to Dubai, there's no politics but they have developed the place, the king has developed the place. Same in Saudi Arabia, the kings protect the raw materials. Look at Qatar, we didn't respect it before but we do now.

He asked his audience to compare and contrast countries ruled by politicians with those ruled by kings.

"You'd notice there's too much war in the political arenas than that of the monarchs," he submitted. "The monarchs are doing well because they bring a system and protect their land."

Badu stressed: "Africa is not for democracy. Africa is for monarchy."

He argued monarch's develop nations more consistently without favouritism to a people or region more than elected leaders. 

The pastor and author instead of being surprised, he found it “understandable” that politicians focus on making money for themselves when given power. He explained by noting the cost of their education and other expenses to win power.

“We criticise them but one day when you also become a politician, you’ll understand that you have lost so much – 500,000 or 1 million US dollars – in pursuit of political power. So, when you succeed, number one, you need to recoup that money, and then put some money aside also, in case your party loses power. This happens all over Africa,” Sonnie Badu contended.

The Wonder God hitmaker lamented the poor prioritisation culture of African leaders, who look on as citizens wallow in abject poverty and vulnerability, unconcerned.

Returning to what appeared to be apologetics for loot-and-share politics, he underscored how two individuals from a family can become players in two opposing political parties and ensure they make money for their family no matter the party in power.

Political opposition is often a charade or game of pretence which ends in profit for politicians and a deceived citizenry, Sonnie Badu said

“We have to understand how politics works,” he emphasised. “One day, maybe, when we become politicians, we will also do the same thing.”

In all this, however, “the soil [people] suffer,” he lamented in conclusion.