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ATINGA FRAFRA 9 years ago

THANKS FOR YOUR WISE COUNSEL FORMER PREZ KUFUOR. WE THE PEOPLE WANT YOU TO COME BACK AND RUN THE AFFAIRS OF THIS NATION AGAIN. ALL THE PROGRAMS WHICH YOU INSTITUED FOR EXAMPLE THE SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAM, NHIS, METRO MASS TR ...
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THANKS FOR YOUR WISE COUNSEL FORMER PREZ KUFUOR. WE THE PEOPLE WANT YOU TO COME BACK AND RUN THE AFFAIRS OF THIS NATION AGAIN. ALL THE PROGRAMS WHICH YOU INSTITUED FOR EXAMPLE THE SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAM, NHIS, METRO MASS TRANSIT, FREE SERVICE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND A HOST OF OTHERS HAVE ALL BEEN MESSED UP BY THE NDC GOVT LED BY MAHAMA. PLEASE COME BACK.
Zoobie-Zoobie 9 years ago

wants to sound like a wise fool!!! very corrupt, self-seeking, parochial and visionless

wants to sound like a wise fool!!! very corrupt, self-seeking, parochial and visionless
insight to the bone 9 years ago

As the days go by more and more people wake up to the reality of the ndc anti Akan hate agenda and their deep rooted corrupt dark souls of evil .This was first initiated by the Ewes and through Mahama and his brothers being c ...
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As the days go by more and more people wake up to the reality of the ndc anti Akan hate agenda and their deep rooted corrupt dark souls of evil .This was first initiated by the Ewes and through Mahama and his brothers being championed today by the northerners. We see in Iraq/Syria the announce of the Islamic caliphate state and their map which now includes Ghana and the whole of West Africa .Most people are ignorant of the fact that unlike in Christianity and other religions whereby the leaders or priests are men of peace in Islam their imams or priests advocate for war and destruction of the non believers and when war starts every single one of them assumes the title emir and becomes the captain of a murderous horde as we saw in Libya and with the boko haram. The mosque is not only a place of worship but an army fortress or barracks and that is why they must in the design in every area which is not predominately Muslim its required to have a tall reconnaissance tower. we see in Accra and other places these mosques spring up all over the place at militarily very strategic positions but we are vigilant and when our bloody revolution starts we will raze all these structures to the ground and drive out this menace from our midst . There are some brainwashed idiotic fools who still believe mahama has good intentions but don't know he is a Muslim disguised as a christian which Islam allows and his only agenda is to weaken with corruption and destroy with negligence the Akan economy so the caliphate can be achieved that is why no project of strategic importance can see the light of day under his watch.As for the Ewes his partners in crime all i can say is have you ever wondered why when you go to Togo there the Ewes are very nice people and true African brothers but the moment you cross the Aflao border into Ghana the ayigbe wickedness , hate and evil starts? The ewes in Togo know these ayigbe are so bad and useless that they are not interested in reuniting with them but would rather throw them all into the sea. We should find a way to trick them into taking them back as we Akans will definitely be better off without this foolish idiotic people. Mahama and his brothers have stolen so much that even the bank of Ghana admits they dont know where our foreign reserves have disappeared to , i can tell you where , Turkey , Iran, Dubai and other Muslim countries where its safe for them. Congrats to Kumasi for hitting the nail on the head and exposing the discrimination and abuse of the civil/human rights with the WHAT HAVE WE DONE TO YOU demonstration , today we see idiots and saboteurs trying turn it into a question of mere economics , even one idiot woman came out with a humiliating brainless idea to go naked just to deflect from the main core issue of discrimination against the Akans. My people we have only one problem and if that's solved the rest will be easy , the problem is discrimination and the Anti Akan agenda of part of this mafia ndc . its never about npp , ndc ,left or right wing ideology politics but simply pepeni/ayigbe tribalism against Akan nationalist evolution. They are only attracted to ideas that only destroy our economy like this EPA paramount foolishness with the Europeans or giving away our gold fields to foreigners who never invest here in the name of prudent business , end result our people are exploited and made poorer. we shall never surrender or be fooled again. While we were thinking of a better Ghana for ALL citizens they were thinking of only themselves and destroying the future for our children . We need to have our revolution and secede to form our own state as they will never change.
OLD SOLDIER 9 years ago

Author: OBAA YAA
...So, the people around the president including his wife and those Team “B” staffers were aware of the president failing health. Therefore, who were they kidding when they ruin insults on whoever quest ...
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Author: OBAA YAA
...So, the people around the president including his wife and those Team “B” staffers were aware of the president failing health. Therefore, who were they kidding when they ruin insults on whoever questions the former president health?
As much as I hate to admit Rawlings was right with his statement. If they have had listen to those who were concern with the president health, he might be alive today
Vodoo Xebieso 9 years ago

An idiot to the bone is always an idiot to the bone, no change at all. Just get it straight here that the Ewes can also survive on their own in their own republic. Bastard.

An idiot to the bone is always an idiot to the bone, no change at all. Just get it straight here that the Ewes can also survive on their own in their own republic. Bastard.
insight to the bone 9 years ago

very good so since we can live together in a healthy climate we just best separate . you ayigbes will surely fail in anything you do thats why you cling so desperately to us

very good so since we can live together in a healthy climate we just best separate . you ayigbes will surely fail in anything you do thats why you cling so desperately to us
Dr.adumtumi nyansafuo 9 years ago

It is you eastern regional akans and northern brongs that are the scum of akan society. All you want is division. Only Asante is GREAT.

It is you eastern regional akans and northern brongs that are the scum of akan society. All you want is division. Only Asante is GREAT.
Agyei Sikapa 9 years ago

Can Ewes seriously survive on their own?

Ewe government is in power now so why do you not get him promote the break?

Can Ewes seriously survive on their own?

Ewe government is in power now so why do you not get him promote the break?
KOLA ,LONDON PROPER 9 years ago

Reconstitute Wo Na, a THIEF LIKE THAT, Why did you not do that during your tenure, thief kufuor?

A thief like you would want Ghanaians believe that your backward idea after creating the single spine which has become a prob ...
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Reconstitute Wo Na, a THIEF LIKE THAT, Why did you not do that during your tenure, thief kufuor?

A thief like you would want Ghanaians believe that your backward idea after creating the single spine which has become a problem to all is a genuine one, a thief again like you.

Instead of keeping quite and enjoying your 'spoils'( in inverted commas because the thief did not get from war ) you are hear trying to be an adviser, thief.
Branaboy 9 years ago

Turn the National House of Chiefs into the second Chamber and add an elected Senatorial group of representatives, 2 from each region plus the supreme court judges to them to make up the second chamber.

Turn the National House of Chiefs into the second Chamber and add an elected Senatorial group of representatives, 2 from each region plus the supreme court judges to them to make up the second chamber.

Zoobie-Zoobie 9 years ago

corrupt, visionless, parochial, and self-seeking

corrupt, visionless, parochial, and self-seeking
Okponglo Guy 9 years ago

We need to reduce parliament to about 50. Government is too big

We need to reduce parliament to about 50. Government is too big
Pelicles. 9 years ago

Our useless government is really too big and need to be reduced. A small nation like Ghana should not have that many MPs who are a drain on our scanty revenue.

Our useless government is really too big and need to be reduced. A small nation like Ghana should not have that many MPs who are a drain on our scanty revenue.
mohammed 9 years ago

This is true. 45 mps is enough. who will pay the second chamber and for what? parliament is yet to make a law in my opinion that make it worth its existence. no private sector will agree to invest what is paid the one yearpar ...
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This is true. 45 mps is enough. who will pay the second chamber and for what? parliament is yet to make a law in my opinion that make it worth its existence. no private sector will agree to invest what is paid the one yearparliamentarians for a year.
Pierro 9 years ago

Wonderful proposition.

Wonderful proposition.
Ben Abu- Praso 9 years ago

And Kuffour never saw this during his reign? Whenhe has packed his government with cronies (like any gov't will do) and now turning back to pretend he is wiser? May God forgive his sins? God will judge all of us of our HIDDEN ...
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And Kuffour never saw this during his reign? Whenhe has packed his government with cronies (like any gov't will do) and now turning back to pretend he is wiser? May God forgive his sins? God will judge all of us of our HIDDEN sins we have commited.
olo Vivi 9 years ago

They are unnecessary

They are unnecessary
UNBIASED THINKER 9 years ago

Those of you who are old enough to recollect an American politically embarrasing moment under Bill Clinton which led to an establishment of a public prosecutor's office under Kenneth Starr would admire its position of politic ...
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Those of you who are old enough to recollect an American politically embarrasing moment under Bill Clinton which led to an establishment of a public prosecutor's office under Kenneth Starr would admire its position of political neutrality and respectful fear the office generated particularly for its operational independence and depth of inquiry into official corruption. That would be a model for Ghana.

An excerpt from GLU forum offers good reasons in the undermentioned rotation :

Folks,

Now the President 's information Minister has come fighting back and telling us what the Government after 5 years in office is planning to do, or will do to help Ghanaians in the next few years?.
There is nothing wrong with Politicians trotting out what they are going to do in the futures, however when they tell you HALF TRUTHS & UNTRUTHS , or not transperant, when you know they are lying through their teeth, you are bound to be SCEPTICAL! Tell me i lie ?
Of all these things that have been touted out, I have particular exception to the sub heading on Education and what the Government is planning, especially on the infrastructural front.
They said the NDC Government would facilitate the building or construction of 200 Senior High Schools. The President even cut a sword for the construction of the first one at West Akim , in the Eastern Region a couple of months ago.
See link from the Presidency
www.presidency.gov.gh/node/475

However folks what they did not tell us is the funding regime for the construction of those schools.
Dont get me wrong , there is nothing wrong with designing and building of these two hundred schools. I am all for it if it helps Ghanaian school Children access quality education. and for me Begoro in the West Akim District is even significant because i have family there. So i would desperately want this programme to succeed.
However why still in this Globalized world is the Government of Ghana not being transparent with its citizens on some of these projects ?
How they are being funded?
What Quid pro quo is involved ?
How much Ghana Government funding is being applied ?
How much private capital or Loans is being applied ?
How much we are geared to pay back for this in the future ?

Folks, these days its very easy to find information on details of Loans and projects very easily.
Its very easy to compare and contrast the costs of loans and other encumberances to determine whether they are good value for money or not ?
Look Guys the 200 Senior High Schools that are being built are being funded by a Japanese Company, Toyota Housing Corporation with Ghanaian Local Partners, Ghana - Japan Oil , a company seeking Oil Concessions in Ghana and Africa, for $25 million Dollars.
All the 200 Senior High Schools would cost $25 Million Dollars to complete. The costs is quite reasonable in my estimation, I wish we can deliver more of these schools ( Design and Build) at reasonable costs?
That is not bad at all given how much monies Ghana Government had spent elimination so called "Schools under Trees" and their inflated final contract sums.

Check this link.

The question though is who is the Manging Director of Ghana Japana Oil in Ghana , LESLIE TAMAKLOE?
Ghana Government NEVER told us they were in contract with him ?
There are rumours circulating in the construction world that this is one of the President's family members, who is in for a fast buck with his Japanese backers, because he is fronting for the Japanese to win an Oil Concession in Ghana and milk it to the hilt ?
Why is Ghana Government not telling us the full story ?
How much is the Ghana Government Contributing to the building of these 200 Hundred Senior High Schools at $25 million Dollars ?
What is in it for Toyota Housing Corporation of Japan?

What is in it for Mr Tamakloes's Ghana Japan Oil, incorporated in Accra?
Are they properly registeresd ?
Have they been registered to pay business rates and taxes in Ghana ?
Ghana Government needs to be transparent with citizens ?
This is the Globalized world and the days of hiding information is over ?
Has Ghana Parliament approve these loan programmes?

What are the terms?

The reason i am posting all this is , we don't want another Judgement debt "Wahala" on our hands if Ghana Japan Oil and Toyota Housing Corporation do not win the expected oil concessions they wished for because there is a change of Government down the line?
If its a stepping stone for them to do more business in Ghana ,, there is nothing wrong with that, but they need to be transparent so we can judge whether we are getting a good deal or not?
Is this too much to ask ?
Folks, tell me if this should not be a concern?
If any one wants to check further?
Check the the World Bank Project Data base attached?
www.ghanajapanoil.com/aboutus.html

Ghana Japan Oil Co., Ltd (GJO) is a company that deals with Oil concessions. The company deals not with only Oil but also LNG, school and housing construction projects as well.

About Us
Company ProfileHead Office Chiba Chuo bldg 4F, 3-18-3 Chuo, Chuo-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba Pref., 260-0013 JAPAN
Established September 2011
Capital 10 million Yen
President Keisuke Arita
Business Business related to exploration, development, excavation, production, management and distribution of petroleum, natural gas and any other mineral resources.

Investment and consulting business related to petroleum, natural gas and any other mineral resources.

Export and import, sale and maintenance business of materials for housing and building.

Export and import, sale and maintenance business of transportation equipment, including cars and trains, etc.

Contract and consulting business of airport facilities construction.

Contract and consulting business of port facilities construction.

Contract and consulting business of construction and civil engineering works.

Export and import, sale, construction and maintenance business of water and sewage treatment equipment.

Plan, design, construction, inspection, maintenance, management, operation and consulting business of power plants.

Bank The Chiba bank Ltd. , Chuo Branch
Associated Company Ghana Japan Oil Co., Ltd. in Ghana
Major Customers Government of Ghana.
Wide range major Japanese companies related to above business

What's NewGJO Website renewedGJO to participate in TICAD

www.ghanajapanoil.com/construction.html
SOCCERMAN 9 years ago

What is sad about the Ghanaian situation is that we have experienced intelligent people who have been sidestepped in favour of unintelligent novices.

What is sad about the Ghanaian situation is that we have experienced intelligent people who have been sidestepped in favour of unintelligent novices.
OYIWA 9 years ago

WHAT IS EMILE SHORT SAYING - WE MUST CHANGE WTA BECAUSE IT IS THE CAUSE OF POLITICAL POLARIZATION...? BY EXTENSION THIS SIMPLISTIC RATIONALIZATION MEANS WE MUST CALL TIME ON CHIEFTAINCY BECAUSE ALLEGIANCE TO A STOOL PROMOTES ...
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WHAT IS EMILE SHORT SAYING - WE MUST CHANGE WTA BECAUSE IT IS THE CAUSE OF POLITICAL POLARIZATION...? BY EXTENSION THIS SIMPLISTIC RATIONALIZATION MEANS WE MUST CALL TIME ON CHIEFTAINCY BECAUSE ALLEGIANCE TO A STOOL PROMOTES FACTIONALISM AMD TRIBALISM ....? SHOULD WE REVIEW MEMBERSHIP OF POLITICAL PARTIES BECAUSE IT PROMOTES FACTIONALISM, PAROCHIALISM AND POLARIZATION. WELL SAID AGYA KUFFUOR IT IS ABOUT SERVICE AND NOT SHARING OF BOOTY.. IEA YOU HAVE LOST THE PLOT ON THIS ONE... CONCEDE YOUR ERROR AND WITHDRAW THIS SILLY DEBATE, HOWEVER, IN A DEMOCRACY YOU ARE ENTITLED TO YOUR SELF-SERVING OPINIONS!!

Simple Simon 9 years ago

What does Emile Short mean by winner takes all? All of what?
Our problem is simple - weak institutions, corruption and sleepiness on the part of Ghanaians (a very docile lot, we are). Why is that you don't hear of such seri ...
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What does Emile Short mean by winner takes all? All of what?
Our problem is simple - weak institutions, corruption and sleepiness on the part of Ghanaians (a very docile lot, we are). Why is that you don't hear of such serious problems in western countries? The answer is simple, the winners can tale all but they cannot touch what belongs to the people ie their human and economic rights. Politicians are not allowed to be corrupt, embezzle state funds, and mismanage the economy without any consequences. Their Primme Ministers are subject to police investigations and previous leaders can be charged with offences and convicted (see even Israel, France etc). This happens because their citizens won't tolerate it, as they are not sleepy and docile like us. Even Kevin Prince Boateng won't tolerate it, that's why he asked the GFA officials a simple question ie 'what has hapened to all the money from FIfA?'which they couldn't answer.
It is clear we are lost if the Emile Shorts and IEAs of this world can't see the obvious.
Best wishes
Simple Simon 9 years ago

There should be no Council of State. Please get serious. What we need is to amend the constitution and abolish this ceremonial presidency dressed as an executive presidency, and revert to a Prime Ministerial system. At least, ...
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There should be no Council of State. Please get serious. What we need is to amend the constitution and abolish this ceremonial presidency dressed as an executive presidency, and revert to a Prime Ministerial system. At least, then, we'll have him in Parlament on a daily basis and be able to hold him accountable just as Busia was made to.
How is it that the executive president and commander in chief of our armed forces is not accountable to anyone and does not answer any questions from anyone? It was the same under Rawlings, Kufour and Mills. The President is given so much power but he is always missing in action because he is not required to appear in Parliament everyday, and there is no incentive for him to get across any issues of national importance. All he has to do is to donate cows and food to a school from time to time with the media in tow.
We have made our own bed and we must either lie in it or throw it away and get a new one.
The next President will be the same, and why not? He will have no incentive to do much at all.
We copied the USA's system but we forgot to remember that their President has to contend with a far more educated population and a very fierce media that do not give him an inch to manouvre, unlike in Ghana.
Best wishes
Nana Akyea Mensah, The Odikro. 9 years ago

OFFICE OF THE ODIKRO
a companion of the black star!

We need a National Council of Elders, that is, adults who talk sense!

The Council of State is organically alienated from the good people of Ghana. What we need is som ...
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OFFICE OF THE ODIKRO
a companion of the black star!

We need a National Council of Elders, that is, adults who talk sense!

The Council of State is organically alienated from the good people of Ghana. What we need is something that ties in with our traditions and customs, such as the Council of Elders. What we need is a National Council of Elders.

You see, unlike our MPs whom some claim, take bribes and then go to the floor of Parliament to project the ideas of their sponsors, in a Council of Elders, everyone expects you to "talk sense"!

Issues such as the introduction of GMOs into our food chain, the "rights" of the plant breeder vis-à-vis the rights of farmers, the issue of damages as a result of GMO contamination of organic crops, labelling and monitoring of the health and environmental impacts of GM foods already in the system, could better be managed by the Council of Elders, rather than what we have so far seen our Parliamentarians doing!

The National Council of Elders should be elected by the Regional Council of Elders. The Regional Council of Elders should be elected by the District Council of Elders. The District Council of Elders shall be elected by Local Council of Elders.

Further refinements could be made to the crude structure to make it more effective and take over the oversight responsibilities of Parliament and make the Council of State more relevant and bring it closer to the ordinary Ghanaian.

God bless Africa and the whole world!
Forward Ever! Backwards Never!!!

Sincerely,
Pur'gu Saarpe! Esq.,
Secretary to The Odikro.

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PAA NII 9 years ago

I never new that this loathsome pathetic old fool Atia gyimii Mensah got some sense under his fucked up head.

Akyea,keep typing.Maybe,someday,you'll randomly type something semi-intelligent.

I never new that this loathsome pathetic old fool Atia gyimii Mensah got some sense under his fucked up head.

Akyea,keep typing.Maybe,someday,you'll randomly type something semi-intelligent.
MENSAH. 9 years ago

I think what the former President is saying is not a bad thing at all.
He made a statement that,our leaders should be very careful in the amendments they are trying to make in the constitution,to avoid future problems.
He i ...
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I think what the former President is saying is not a bad thing at all.
He made a statement that,our leaders should be very careful in the amendments they are trying to make in the constitution,to avoid future problems.
He is saying,they should think generational,be proactive,use wisdom and avoid unnecessary future mistakes.
That is what our leaders lack.
He is suggesting that they come up with a system that will make it very hard to stick your hands in the coffers to steal.
THAT IS ALSO A VERY GOOD POINT.
Once more,that is what our politicians don't want to do.
What he kept mute about is how Ghanaians can trace and know every information concerning these politicians' deals and their banking account system:
INFORMATION LAWS THEY ARE NOT SPEEDING UP TO MAKE IT A BILL.
There has to be a national demonstration on that too.
MENSAH. 9 years ago

Freedom of information law:

Kufuor should have spoken about the momentum in addressing that law.
I think,a nationwide demonstration,though peaceful,has to be effected on this,to compel these politicians to speed up the de ...
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Freedom of information law:

Kufuor should have spoken about the momentum in addressing that law.
I think,a nationwide demonstration,though peaceful,has to be effected on this,to compel these politicians to speed up the deal.
KUFUOR SHOULD HAVE SPOKEN ON THAT TOO.
mohammed 9 years ago

the upper chamber is still so partisan in Canada that many people are calling for its abolition. Kufour why do you want to imbibe an old dying horse. Bring innovation. establish rulers who have the heart to serve the people n ...
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the upper chamber is still so partisan in Canada that many people are calling for its abolition. Kufour why do you want to imbibe an old dying horse. Bring innovation. establish rulers who have the heart to serve the people not to enrich themselves and their families and friends. How many Ghanaian receives close to the politicians who are burnt on stealing government wealth for their so called re-election. why not limit politicians term to only one in every ten years and corrupt officials made to pay back heftily and even shot dead if it is grossly despicable like woyome.
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Lord Tennison 9 years ago

The problem is not with the SYSTEM.It is the custodians of the system who must change their mentality.
So long as they view public service as a priceless opportunity to amass illegitimate wealth to the detriment of us all ,n ...
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The problem is not with the SYSTEM.It is the custodians of the system who must change their mentality.
So long as they view public service as a priceless opportunity to amass illegitimate wealth to the detriment of us all ,no political system will work to our advantage.
The USA has used the same system for centuries successfully.
The WTA is just an expression of the wishes of majority of voters.So what seems the problem?
It is the dishonesty,greed and selfishness in public life which should be reversed.
Judgement Day 9 years ago

It is an avenue to waste money. Imagine the benefits he was personally going to enjoy after exiting office. So will it be when people are sent there and are to be compensated when they exit office.

It is an avenue to waste money. Imagine the benefits he was personally going to enjoy after exiting office. So will it be when people are sent there and are to be compensated when they exit office.
Yaw Man 9 years ago

Mr. Kuffour idea is good but his constitutional studies of PPE have not shown how this idea will cure the bikerring and 'pull me down' attitude of the political parties for collaboration and good governance.

I disagree th ...
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Mr. Kuffour idea is good but his constitutional studies of PPE have not shown how this idea will cure the bikerring and 'pull me down' attitude of the political parties for collaboration and good governance.

I disagree that the present system is the cause of the unproductivity in governance, rather it is the attitude members of the political parties and how they cultivate relationships with each other. I recall when Mr. Victor Owusu described some ethnic groups as inward looking and others as pepeni to denigrate exalt their ethnic origin as wiser and upward looking. I also remember of recent memory when a leading politican of the NPP said 'all die be die' and Mr. Kuffour made no patrotic remark to condem both statements. He lacked courage to speak the simple truth for national unity. Both parties are gullible of this type of talk. But I also remeber the man of couarge Mr. Rawllings who critial of both the NDC and the NPP as a national patriot. Although Mr. Kuffour's style would be different, I am dissapointed of his silence as silence means approval of the status quo!!! Is Mr. KJuffour a partisan or a patriot?

Does patriots like Ceasar honour themselves with the highest accolade when in office? Does patriots appoint their kindreds as the defense secretary for fears of being close tothe BIG GUNS?
The opposition parties instead of focusing on analyzing the policy differences of the ruling party encourage thier followers and leading members to insult members of the ruling party. I hope Mr. Kuffour starts his campaign of education with comportment of members of the parties and the citizenry.

In restrospect why did Mr. Kuffour not introduce the Upper House during his tenure? Is it an indication that if the NPP does not rule, then nobody should rule. Is it a mirror reflection of if the Ashanti NPP does not rule, then Akyeam NPP should not get support from the Ashanti NPP.

Why is it that other tribal groups in the NPP are second fiddle in government. During Kuffour time, his VP was from the North, did that mean Mr. Alui Mahama was rendered unproductive for eight years? The man died out of broken heart as hope and sacrifice makes humans live. Why was Mr. Mahama not elevated to the flag bearer by popular support in the NPP? What role did Mr. Kurrpu play in the nomination fo the next flagbearer and sidelining Mr. Mahama? The answer might be attributed to tribe as tribe counts in the small enclave called Ghana. How many non-Akans served in Mr. Kuffour's cabinet? Why should Dr. Bawumia again be selcted as VP for Mr. Akuffo Addo twice, and why NOT ROLE REVERSE the two making Mr. Akuffo Addo the running mate and Bawumia the flagbearer.

Finally, the notion of running a presidential system of governace with parliamnentary mixed is a disasater. Making parliamentarians cabinet members contradicts the notion of separation of powers. Should Mr. Kuffour not see the weakness of this structure or is he fixated on the British parkiamentary system where he recieved his scanty higher education?

I do hope Mr. Kuffour looks at the broader picture and lead us as a statesman instead of carving small empires for his clonies. Can a 25 years old lady with productive ideas be a member of his supposed Upper House as he suggests the British Parliamnetary system? Or is this another mechanism to drain the resources to pay clueless and idealess elders? Iam just asking as he proposes this new system. Wss he not a aprt of the constitutional committee of the fourth republic?
tonga 9 years ago

You were busy smelling women ass so you forgot there is some thinking to be done.
Now you can see how easy it is to talk outside the box.

CASSAVA PRESIDENT

You were busy smelling women ass so you forgot there is some thinking to be done.
Now you can see how easy it is to talk outside the box.

CASSAVA PRESIDENT
YAKUBU 9 years ago

Much as the Esteemed Ex President Kufuor has also added his voice to the proposition about the way our democratic architecture is presently constructed, I don't think we need another chamber ie an upper chamber to further scr ...
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Much as the Esteemed Ex President Kufuor has also added his voice to the proposition about the way our democratic architecture is presently constructed, I don't think we need another chamber ie an upper chamber to further scrutinize bills before being passed into law.
If anything at all, Ghana should be looking at downsizing the executive and the legislative body and not increasing their numbers.
What is hampering our present parliament from effectively scrutinizing bills before they are passed into law, and how does an upper chamber address this identified problem? How again do we ensure that, our parliament is able to scrutinize bills extremely well before being passed into law without the creation of another chamber further ballooning the legislative branch of gov't?
How about the Executive? Do we need that many ministers, deputy ministers, directors, deputy directors all working on basically on the same issues? How about scrapping the deputy minister portfolio and allowing the directors and deputy directors of these ministries to take an active part in driving decisions and policy since they are the technical experts?
And finally, how about the strengthening of our local governance structures where there's active citizen participation at the local level and by so doing promoting and entrenching effective decentralization and as such cementing our democratic process as a bottom-up approach and not the other way round?
Much as an upper chamber is a laudable idea, Ghana does not need big numbers at the executive and legislative branches. The numbers should be decreasing, whilst strengthening accountability and effective governance at the base in a pyramidal structure.
The current structure and our obsession with it, can be seen as satisfying the whims of the upper strata of our governance system, defeating the purpose of democracy as emanating from the sovereign will of the citizenry and as such, a bottom-up approach of governance. We have effectively turned our democratic governance structure upside down. That is why some of us would like to see a reduction or limits of the powers of the Presidency, a reduction and consolidation of our governance structures and devolution of power to the base. An upper chamber would not address the winner takes all system of gov't.
Whatever 9 years ago

Kufour should spare as this inapplicable advice. Do we have a queen of Ghana or king of Ghana? Stop this bad attempt to infuse monarchy into democracy. The two are opposed to each other

Kufour should spare as this inapplicable advice. Do we have a queen of Ghana or king of Ghana? Stop this bad attempt to infuse monarchy into democracy. The two are opposed to each other
Harrison 9 years ago

How came you did not implement those things when you were in office? Get lost, you corrupt NPP leader

How came you did not implement those things when you were in office? Get lost, you corrupt NPP leader
Abeeku Mensah 9 years ago

Is this an original idea our ideal that can be expected of a so-called Oxford educated ex-president? Most of our fellow Ghanaians who did get schooling and work experiences in the Diaspora seem to return home still uncouth, ...
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Is this an original idea our ideal that can be expected of a so-called Oxford educated ex-president? Most of our fellow Ghanaians who did get schooling and work experiences in the Diaspora seem to return home still uncouth, uncultured and incapable of any original thoughts that are derived from the practical application of their classroom training, work experiences and the economic and social structures in Ghana. Why would Kufour of all people make such an idiotic statement and be proud of such idiocy when he knows like every Ghanaian that changes come to Ghana at the hands of the all powerful and all knowing president for which he was one? Yes Kufour is puppet of a man who exhibited every characteristics he was controlled by foreign paymasters while in office and out of office
KWAME, BELGIUM 9 years ago

Why did President not do this why he was at the Presidency? The eight was enough for him changing the system we have now.

Why did President not do this why he was at the Presidency? The eight was enough for him changing the system we have now.
Flowerman 9 years ago

Non-partisan Council of State will fight among themsellves.

Non-partisan Council of State will fight among themsellves.
OWEN.NEW YORK. 9 years ago

Our woes as Ghanaians is as a result of the insults heaped on our elders by some of our youths.Most of our youths have short life-span because of the way they disrespect elders in the country.If a twenty -two year old boy can ...
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Our woes as Ghanaians is as a result of the insults heaped on our elders by some of our youths.Most of our youths have short life-span because of the way they disrespect elders in the country.If a twenty -two year old boy can open his dirty mouth to insult the Ex.president,who is older than his father,how will God let him live up to half the age of the president ? Insulting our elders is a curse on the entire nation.
Yaw Manu 9 years ago

Mr. Kuffour idea is good but poorly thought of as his constitutional studies of PPE have not shown how this idea will cure the bikerring and 'pull me down' attitude of the political parties for collaboration and good governan ...
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Mr. Kuffour idea is good but poorly thought of as his constitutional studies of PPE have not shown how this idea will cure the bikerring and 'pull me down' attitude of the political parties for collaboration and good governance. Or is this an attempt for him and his cronies to be at the helm again? Enough is enough!!!

I disagree that the present system is the cause of the unproductivity in governance, rather it is the attitude of members of the political parties and how they cultivate relationships with each other. I recall when Mr. Victor Owusu described some ethnic groups as 'inward looking' and others as 'pepeni' to denigrate others and exalt his ethnic origin as wiser and upward looking. I also remember in recent memory when a leading politican of the NPP said 'all die be die', to mean death to the Ewe and Gas but Mr. Kuffour made no patrotic remark to condemn both utterances. He lacked the moral courage to speak and humanize otherness for the simple truth for national unity.
All parties are gullible of this type of talk. But I also remember the man of couarge Mr. Rawllings whose critical discourses of both the rulking NDC, a party he found and the NPP as a national patriot trying to reform party accountability. Although Mr. Kuffour's style would be different, I am dissapointed of his silence, as silence means approval of the status quo!!! The status quo of inefficiency and corruption. Is Mr. Kuffour a partisan or a patriot? I don't see both as his own political party is torn in petty scubbles and at the national level, his impact is nil.

Does patriot like Ceasar honour himself with the highest accolade when in office? Does patriot appoint their kindreds as the defense secretary for fears of being close to the BIG GUNS?
The opposition parties instead of focusing on policy analysis the ruling party to contrast with their own approach rather encourages their followers and leading members to insult members of the ruling party. I hope Mr. Kuffour starts his campaign of education with comportment of members of the political parties and the citizenry.

In restrospect why did Mr. Kuffour not introduce the Upper House during his tenure? Is it an indication that if the NPP does not rule, then nobody should rule. Is it a mirror reflection of if the Ashanti NPP does not rule, then Akyeam NPP should not get support from the Ashanti NPP.

Why is it that other tribal groups in the NPP are second fiddle in government. During Kuffour time, his VP was from the North, did that mean Mr. Alui Mahama was rendered unproductive for eight years by his accounts of a redundant VP office? Is the system not to groom leadership for the next level? The man died out of broken heart as sacrifice and hope make humans whole and fulfilled. Why was Mr. Mahama not elevated to the flag bearer status by popular support in the NPP? What role did Mr. Kuffour play in the nomination fo the next flagbearer and in sidelining Mr. Mahama? The answer might be attributed to tribe politics as tribe counts in the small enclave called Ghana. How many non-Akans served in Mr. Kuffour's cabinet? Why should Dr. Bawumia again be selected as VP for Mr. Akuffo Addo twice, and why NOT ROLE REVERSE the two position making Mr. Akuffo Addo the running mate and Bawumia the flagbearer.

Finally, the notion of running a presidential system of governace with parliamnentary mixed is a disasater. Making parliamentarians cabinet members contradicts the notion of separation of powers. For a fact, Kuffour studied PPE and knew nothing different from other governavce as he had not lived in other systems. Visits to other countries are not enough to undertsand the system. Even three years as PPE studies in England was a limited period and he had no concpet of the British popualr culture. Should Mr. Kuffour not see the weakness of this structure or is he fixated on the British parliamentary system which he least understood. Where he recieved his scanty higher education he was not not part of the English country life and governance ? Imbibing textbook theories is different from the reality.

I do hope Mr. Kuffour looks at the broader picture and lead us as a statesman instead of carving small empires for his clonies. Can a 25 years old lady with productive ideas be a member of his supposed Upper House as he suggests the British Parliamnetary system? Or is this another mechanism to drain the resources to pay clueless and idealess elders? Iam just asking as he proposes this new system. Wss he not a aprt of the constitutional committee of the fourth republic?
kekkkf 9 years ago

Kufour is talking nonsense. The people voted for the president. Why introduce Asante system of government?

Kufour is talking nonsense. The people voted for the president. Why introduce Asante system of government?
Dakora Gilbert ( CAMBODIA ) 9 years ago

Vice President should be remove from our present governing system and replace that with Prime Minister .Also, the idea of Upper House of Members .

Vice President should be remove from our present governing system and replace that with Prime Minister .Also, the idea of Upper House of Members .
ohene 9 years ago

Ghana should go back to Westminster system of government. A prime minister, and an opposition leader in parliament, and also a mechanism to vote the government out by a vote of (non)confidence. In this way most of the ills of ...
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Ghana should go back to Westminster system of government. A prime minister, and an opposition leader in parliament, and also a mechanism to vote the government out by a vote of (non)confidence. In this way most of the ills of the current system will be done away with. An ineffective government can be voted out by the people's representatives in parliament
Timeliness 9 years ago

Glory Be to the Father , the Son and the Holy Spirit. That men like JAK 4 can now see clearly because the rain is gone!! I pray the Good Lord sends down his ray of light of Wisdom to shine on all our leaders during their serv ...
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Glory Be to the Father , the Son and the Holy Spirit. That men like JAK 4 can now see clearly because the rain is gone!! I pray the Good Lord sends down his ray of light of Wisdom to shine on all our leaders during their service rather than when they retire. But please remind JAK4 to remain strong, steadfast and Bold to caution his party members not to use evils means to ascend onto the thrown of governance. Don't call a winner thief and want to share power with him. Surely you will Pull Him Down when you get closer. NPP see governance as a Booty!!!that can be shared and not a service.
kaketonti 9 years ago

Sorry,did I read governance is not booty Mr Thief K4?Please mind your speech.For your past liability is our suffrance now.You sold state assets,took back-kicks etc without creating idem for jobs.Its good you copied and someho ...
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Sorry,did I read governance is not booty Mr Thief K4?Please mind your speech.For your past liability is our suffrance now.You sold state assets,took back-kicks etc without creating idem for jobs.Its good you copied and somehow implemented NKRUMAH's free school- feeding,transportation etc which your Danquah-Busia rejected in 1960's.WHAT AN IDIOT!
Glitters 9 years ago

Good and authentic,as it were coming from an ex president who had experienced the system.

Good and authentic,as it were coming from an ex president who had experienced the system.
KWAKU 9 years ago

SOMETIMES I WONDER WHAT INFORMS SOME OF THESE SUGGESTIONS. HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THE FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS AND THE ADDITIONAL COSTS WHICH WILL ACCRUE TO THE STATE IF ANY FOOLISH MAN WERE TO BUY INTO YOUR IDEA?
WHEN YOU DECI ...
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SOMETIMES I WONDER WHAT INFORMS SOME OF THESE SUGGESTIONS. HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THE FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS AND THE ADDITIONAL COSTS WHICH WILL ACCRUE TO THE STATE IF ANY FOOLISH MAN WERE TO BUY INTO YOUR IDEA?
WHEN YOU DECIDED TO CREATE THOSE ADDIONAL CONSTITUENCIES DURIG YOUR TENURE, DID YOU TELL THE NATION THE ADDITIONAL BURDEN YOU HAD IMPOSED ON THE GOOD BUT SHALLOW MINDED PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY BY WAY OF SALARIES, PER DIEM , HOUSING, HOUSE BOYS, DRIVERS AND FRINGE BENEFITS FOR THE NEW MPs?
YOU BETTER ENJOY YOUR BOOTY IN QUITE BECAUSE SUCH UTTERANCES BY YOU ARE DEFINITELY NOT HELPFUL.
Yaw Danso 9 years ago

What is wrong with our leaders koraaaaaaaaaaaa?

This is so shameful!

What is wrong with our leaders koraaaaaaaaaaaa?

This is so shameful!
WATUP 9 years ago

THAT USELESS COUNCIL OF STATE IS A COMPLETE DRAIN ON GHANA.

IT IS NON-FUNCTIONAL, LAZY, POWERLESS AND USELESS.

THAT USELESS COUNCIL OF STATE IS A COMPLETE DRAIN ON GHANA.

IT IS NON-FUNCTIONAL, LAZY, POWERLESS AND USELESS.
KWESI 9 years ago

WHY DID N'T YOU DO THAT IN YOUR 8 YEARS RULE AS PRESIDENT? YOUR PARTY IS DOING EVERYTHING TO MAKE MAHAMA'S GOVERNMENT UNGOVERNABLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADVISE ANYWAY.IT IS LEFT TO NDC GOVT TO DECIDE.

WHY DID N'T YOU DO THAT IN YOUR 8 YEARS RULE AS PRESIDENT? YOUR PARTY IS DOING EVERYTHING TO MAKE MAHAMA'S GOVERNMENT UNGOVERNABLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADVISE ANYWAY.IT IS LEFT TO NDC GOVT TO DECIDE.

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