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Popular Ghanaian football star Asamoah Gyan Quit politics as the NPP government is said to promise and fail him a sum of Five million dollars to join and actively help their political campaign.
He wrote to his page apologizing to the Ghanaian youth stating clearly he has disappointed them and so should forgive him.
The Ghanaian legend has been an active supporter of the NPP party since it was notice in 2014 at the Brazil world cup when he refused to speak to the then Ghanaian president John Dramani Mahama when the president wanted him,
and do you think they have been fair to him
The Adult Life of Adolf Hitler: From Failed Artist to DictatorAdolf Hitler, the infamous leader of Nazi Germany, is one of the most notorious figures in modern history. His rise to power and the ensuing global conflict he sparked in World War II left an indelible mark on the world. Understanding his adult life reveals the complex and dangerous mixture of personal ambition, ideology, and political circumstances that enabled him to dominate Europe and leave a legacy of unparalleled destruction.Early Adulthood: Struggles and AspirationsHitler was born on April 20, 1889, in Braunau am Inn, Austria-Hungary. As a young man, Hitler harbored dreams of becoming a successful artist. After moving to Vienna, he applied to the Academy of Fine Arts twice but was rejected both times in 1907 and 1908, leading to a significant turning point in his life. These rejections fed into a growing bitterness that would shape his worldview.During this period, Hitler lived in relative poverty, making a meager living by selling his artwork. His experience in Vienna also contributed to his deepening antisemitism and sense of racial superiority. He immersed himself in nationalist and anti-Semitic literature, which would later become core tenets of his political ideology.World War I: A Defining ExperienceWorld War I was a critical juncture in Hitler's life. In 1914, at the age of 25, he volunteered for the German Army and served as a runner on the Western Front. Hitler was deeply affected by the war and embraced the militaristic culture that developed around it. The war provided him with a sense of purpose and belonging that had previously eluded him.While serving, Hitler was decorated with the Iron Cross for bravery. However, like many other Germans, he was deeply disillusioned by Germany's defeat in 1918. He believed in the so-called "stab-in-the-back" myth, which falsely claimed that Germany had been betrayed by internal enemies, particularly Jews and socialists, leading to its defeat. This belief would later fuel his vitriolic hatred of Jews and left-wing politics.Post-War Germany: Radicalization and Rise to PowerAfter the war, Hitler returned to Munich, Germany, where he struggled to find stable employment. In 1919, he joined the German Workers' Party (DAP), a small nationalist group that would later become the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP), commonly known as the Nazi Party. Hitler quickly rose through the ranks of the party, demonstrating a powerful oratorical skill that attracted new members and followers.In 1923, Hitler attempted a coup known as the Beer Hall Putsch in Munich, aiming to overthrow the Weimar government. The coup failed, and Hitler was arrested and imprisoned. During his nine months in prison, he wrote Mein Kampf (My Struggle), a manifesto outlining his ideology of Aryan racial superiority, antisemitism, and the need for Lebensraum (living space) for the German people. Mein Kampf would become the foundation of Nazi ideology and a blueprint for his future policies.Hitler's time in prison proved to be a turning point. He realized that seizing power through violence was not viable and that he needed to pursue political power through legitimate means. This shift in strategy eventually led to his appointment as Chancellor of Germany in 1933.Hitler’s Rise as Führer: Establishing Totalitarian RuleOnce in power, Hitler wasted no time in consolidating his control over the country. On the night of the Reichstag fire in 1933, he used the crisis as an excuse to clamp down on civil liberties, arrest political opponents, and pass the Enabling Act, which gave him dictatorial powers. This marked the end of the Weimar Republic and the beginning of Nazi Germany.Hitler’s vision for Germany was centered around an aggressive form of nationalism, racial purity, and expansionism. His propaganda machine, led by Joseph Goebbels, played a crucial role in spreading Nazi ideology throughout the country. With the creation of the SS (Schutzstaffel) and the Gestapo, he established a brutal secret police force that terrorized his opponents and enforced Nazi rule.The Nazi regime's early successes—such as improving the economy, reducing unemployment, and rebuilding the military—gained Hitler widespread popularity. However, these accomplishments were driven largely by rearmament and preparations for war. Hitler’s ultimate goal was the domination of Europe, beginning with the subjugation of Eastern Europe and the extermination of Jews and other groups he deemed undesirable.Prelude to War: Expansion and AggressionIn the late 1930s, Hitler’s foreign policy became increasingly aggressive. He pursued the remilitarization of the Rhineland in 1936, the annexation of Austria in 1938, and the dismemberment of Czechoslovakia through the Munich Agreement later that same year. These bold moves went largely unchecked by Britain and France, which were keen to avoid another conflict following the devastation of World War I.Hitler’s expansionist ambitions culminated in the invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, triggering World War II. His strategy of blitzkrieg (lightning war) allowed Nazi Germany to quickly conquer much of Europe in the early years of the war, including Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France. By 1941, Hitler had turned his attention eastward, launching Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union.The Holocaust: The "Final Solution"One of the most horrific aspects of Hitler’s rule was his orchestration of the Holocaust. Hitler's rabid antisemitism and racist ideology laid the groundwork for the genocide of six million Jews and millions of others, including Romani people, disabled individuals, political opponents, and various minority groups.Concentration camps, such as Auschwitz, became sites of unimaginable horror where men, women, and children were systematically murdered. The "Final Solution" was the Nazi plan to exterminate the Jewish population of Europe, and it remains one of the darkest chapters in human history.The Downfall of Hitler: Defeat and DeathDespite his early military successes, Hitler’s war efforts began to unravel by 1943. The failure to defeat the Soviet Union, combined with the entry of the United States into the war, stretched Germany’s resources thin. The Allies gradually pushed back Nazi forces on multiple fronts, culminating in the D-Day invasion in June 1944 and the Soviet advance into Eastern Europe.As the Allies closed in on Berlin in 1945, Hitler retreated to his underground bunker. Refusing to surrender or face capture, Hitler married his long-time companion, Eva Braun, and shortly thereafter, on April 30, 1945, the two committed suicide. Hitler’s death marked the end of the Third Reich, and Germany surrendered unconditionally on May 8, 1945.Conclusion: The Legacy of Adolf HitlerAdolf Hitler's adult life is a stark reminder of the consequences of unchecked ambition, extremism, and hatred. His rise to power and the devastation he unleashed on Europe and the world resulted in the deaths of tens of millions of people. The lessons of Hitler's life and the Holocaust have become central to understanding the dangers of totalitarianism, racism, and fanaticism in the modern era. His name remains synonymous with evil, serving as a warning to future generations to guard against the forces of hatred and intolerance.This essay provides a comprehensive overview of Hitler's life as an adult, touching on his rise to power, the horrors of his regime, and the impact of his actions on world history.
