Although Acheampong was a neo-communist Nkrumahist that carried out the dirty work of overthrowing Prof. Busia unjustifiably, and was supported and blessed by all Nkrumahists who also became pillars of his so-called NRC regim ... read full comment
Although Acheampong was a neo-communist Nkrumahist that carried out the dirty work of overthrowing Prof. Busia unjustifiably, and was supported and blessed by all Nkrumahists who also became pillars of his so-called NRC regime, they later on tried to disown him in order to hide their involvement in the destruction of this country and its economy. He was finally killed by another communist that also seized power and unleashed a Cuban-style dictatorship on Ghanaians.
Our experience with the quack neo-communists is that, they seize power unjustifiably through coups and counter coups, and Ghanaians only suffer dictatorship, tyranny, corruption and economic mismanagement under them. Being in power now for six years, the NDC has failed again to improve the economy simply because their fundamentals are wrong. In fact, they don't have what it takes to salvage the sinking economy.
Under normal circumstances, political parties are formed to produce leaders democratically. But in the case of NDC, a tyrant created the party with state power and resources to legitimize his illegitimate regime and cling to power fraudulently. NDC is therefore, an artificial and illegitimate party followed by stomach politicians and sycophants.
Mahmoud 9 years ago
The so-called professor that tried to embellish Nkrumah's economic record needs to go back to school again. These types of socialists' arguments could deceive Ghanaians in the 50s and 60s but they cannot do so now. Nkrumah wa ... read full comment
The so-called professor that tried to embellish Nkrumah's economic record needs to go back to school again. These types of socialists' arguments could deceive Ghanaians in the 50s and 60s but they cannot do so now. Nkrumah was the first leader to introduce unsustainable debt into this nation by borrowing massively and unnecessarily to finance his whims and caprices. It was a misfortune that we had such a person as president immediately after the independence. He didn't lay a realistic economic foundation for sustainable development in this country considering the amount of money that was at his disposal in those days.
Ghana had about 1bln dollars in reserve when Nkrumah took over the reins of government in this country. Can you imagine the value of one billion dollars in the early fifties? Again, after 2years of Nkrumah's rule, cocoa prices at the world market rocketed and increased fourfold. But contrary to any sound economic planning, he did not reserve any fraction of the windfall for a rainy day, as the Whiteman had done with only one fourth of the revenue he got from cocoa. So, what did he do with all that money from the astronomical cocoa prices and the big reserve he inherited that took years to build for our future financial stability and sustainable development?
Kwame Nkrumah went on a spending spree both in Ghana and around the world, throwing his weight about and talking big. So when the cocoa prices fell close to the end of his rule, he was quick to point accusing fingers at the West, blaming them for manipulating cocoa prices to sabotage the economy of Ghana and overthrow his government. Finally, after misusing all the money mainly on useless prestigious projects, communist agricultural projects, and whimsical mad-rush industrialization projects, he also burdened the young nation with another billion dollars' debt before he was forced out of this country.
The truth is that, Kwame Nkrumah met a rich country with stable economy, and left it nearly bankrupt in few years as a result of gross mismanagement. NDC is following suit to land our nation in HIPC again.
Daavi Joyce Amega Fiavi Jones 9 years ago
Saturday, October 18, 2014 is the day to elect the flag-bearer of NPP, and here are a few reasons to vote for Patasi's own Alan Kay:
1. Constitutional Amendments
NPP gov't under Alan Kay, the following will be impl ... read full comment
Saturday, October 18, 2014 is the day to elect the flag-bearer of NPP, and here are a few reasons to vote for Patasi's own Alan Kay:
1. Constitutional Amendments
NPP gov't under Alan Kay, the following will be implemented without questions,
The number of MPs and SC Judges will be capped.
Decentralization will be empowered and enforced as it's in the CRC report.
All loopholes will be sealed and cleaned-up in the 1992 constitution.
Waste and leakages i.e. ex-gratia will be a thing of the past.
In addition, colonial era perks will be done away as a struggling third world country.
Parliament will be liberated to initiate bills and do their real work of initiating making laws.
Alan kay will enshrine in the Ghanian constitution for the NDPC mandate to be binding on all successive gov'ts. Besides, NDPC will be given a 7 yr term to plan the way forward.
Citizenry must carry with them at all times their id cards for identification purposes and it will be enshrined in the constitution too.
2. Governance:
Alan will make sure that decentralization is enforced to its rightful finality.
All Regional Ministers, Mayors, AGs, will be elected and enshrined in the constitution.
AG will be splitted from MOJ.
Harmonious fruitful competition to breed progress will be encouraged among the regions for spice and variety.
3. Identification:
Alan Kay will make sure that Mahama's Streets naming project is completed, and comprehensive address system implemented.
Citizenry would be encouraged to carry with them at all times, their id cards for identification purposes, and it will be enshrined in the constitution too.
Right To Information will be implemented.
Permanent Records Keeping System will be rolled out.
Databases across all institutions, MDAs will be implemented.
Roll-out also of door to door daily mail service will be made possible, payable by you.
4. Urban Planning & Planned Communities
Parks and Gardens
Planned Cities and Communities
Urban Planning etc, will be relaunched under Alan Kay's Presidency.
5. Family Planning & Boosting Literacy:
Alan Kay will legislate for all couples to have maximum of two children in order to half the level of poverty in the country, whilst boosting literacy and quality of education at the same time. Alan will make sure that violators will be penalized up to 100k or community service equivalent to the said amount.
6. Education:
Alan will retool, empower education, Research & Development.
FCUBE will be enforced.
The paradigm will be shifted from the norm classroom setting to hands on practical learning to compliment the theory imbibing.
Heads of Industry, Gov't, and Academicians will be encouraged to form a tripartite commission to chart the way forward for the next couple of decades. Also where the industries trends will be in the near future, as well as its employments for out coming students.
7. Transformation of the economy:
ECOWAS has a quarter of a Billion population market and Alan will make sure that our economy is restructured to export and service this market.
8. Agric & Industrialization:
Alan will embark on entire or totality mechanization of our commercial and industrial agriculture and its supply chain.
9. WET
In terms of infrastructure:
Alan understands that,
Modern infrastructure spurs economic growth, improves living standards, and can represent an opportunity to address emerging development challenges, including rapid urbanization and climate change.
Hence, Alan will aim for 15 - 20 gigawatts of power to spurs real growth, instead of the 2 gigawatts that's installed now.
10. The Boankra Inland Port will be completed by yours truly for vigorous expansion of business in the country.
So as you go to the polls, vote wisely, prosperous tomorrow, and vote for mother Ghana.
Vote for Patasi Estates own.
Vote for Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen on Saturday, Oct 18, 2014
Alan Kay
Vote and let your voice be heard.
Kofi 9 years ago
No de-classified info from 1845 Gold coast To 1958 Ghana annual budget supports your dreamed up $1 billion bullshit.The British library have a more factual account.I do have all the annual reports on pdf.I Can vouch Gold coas ... read full comment
No de-classified info from 1845 Gold coast To 1958 Ghana annual budget supports your dreamed up $1 billion bullshit.The British library have a more factual account.I do have all the annual reports on pdf.I Can vouch Gold coast first cocoa export to Europe grossed SIX POUNDS in cash.
BOY KOFI 9 years ago
Now tell me why the same Ghanaians rejected the same old Nana Addo in 2008 and 2012?Thank you.
Now tell me why the same Ghanaians rejected the same old Nana Addo in 2008 and 2012?Thank you.
Ugly Akufo Addo 9 years ago
Ghanaians dont want Akufo Addo he is short n too ugly why is he ugly ?
Ghanaians dont want Akufo Addo he is short n too ugly why is he ugly ?
Although Acheampong was a neo-communist Nkrumahist that carried out the dirty work of overthrowing Prof. Busia unjustifiably, and was supported and blessed by all Nkrumahists who also became pillars of his so-called NRC regim ...
read full comment
The so-called professor that tried to embellish Nkrumah's economic record needs to go back to school again. These types of socialists' arguments could deceive Ghanaians in the 50s and 60s but they cannot do so now. Nkrumah wa ...
read full comment
Saturday, October 18, 2014 is the day to elect the flag-bearer of NPP, and here are a few reasons to vote for Patasi's own Alan Kay:
1. Constitutional Amendments
NPP gov't under Alan Kay, the following will be impl ...
read full comment
No de-classified info from 1845 Gold coast To 1958 Ghana annual budget supports your dreamed up $1 billion bullshit.The British library have a more factual account.I do have all the annual reports on pdf.I Can vouch Gold coas ...
read full comment
Now tell me why the same Ghanaians rejected the same old Nana Addo in 2008 and 2012?Thank you.
Ghanaians dont want Akufo Addo he is short n too ugly why is he ugly ?