Bawumia promises stronger welfare support for NPP delegates

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• John 2 months ago

  Just wondering who in his good mind will believe this clown

  Just wondering who in his good mind will believe this clown

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• Adu Asamoah 2 months ago

  The CPP Era (Nkrumah, 1957–1966):
  
  Kwame Nkrumah, through the CPP, championed independence, pan-Africanism, and major development projects.
  
  But the UP (Danquah-Busia tradition) opposed many of his policies.
  
  The 196 ...
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  The CPP Era (Nkrumah, 1957–1966):
  
  Kwame Nkrumah, through the CPP, championed independence, pan-Africanism, and major development projects.
  
  But the UP (Danquah-Busia tradition) opposed many of his policies.
  
  The 1966 coup, supported by sections of the military and external forces, ended his vision prematurely.
  
  
  
  2. The Rawlings/NDC Era (1981–2000, later 2009–2016):
  
  Jerry Rawlings rose first through military intervention, then transitioned into democracy, founding the NDC, which carried elements of Nkrumah’s socialist vision.
  
  The NDC positioned itself as the inheritor of CPP’s legacy.
  
  
  
  3. The UP/NPP Tradition (Busia, Kufuor, Akufo-Addo):
  
  Rooted in the Danquah-Busia political tradition, the NPP sees itself as liberal-democratic, market-oriented, and the opposite of Nkrumahist socialism.
  
  Whenever in power, the NPP reframes or abandons NDC-led projects.
  
  
  
  4. The Cycle:
  
  Each party spends years undoing the other’s work instead of building on it.
  
  This creates developmental instability — a kind of “reset button” every 8 years.
  The Big Question:
  
  > Should Ghana “hand over” to the Danquah tradition (NPP) again after NDC has reset?
  
  
  That’s really a question of trust and lessons learned:
  If history is “repeating,” then Ghana risks another cycle of dismantling and rebuilding.
  
  If Ghanaians want continuity and stability, they might prefer sticking with one tradition long enough for policies to mature.
  
  But if the ruling party becomes complacent or corrupt, voters often swing to the opposition as a form of checks and balances.
  The deeper issue may not just be who governs (NDC or NPP), but whether Ghana can break the cycle by demanding:
  National development consensus (projects that no party destroys just because it’s “not theirs”).
  
  Accountability without vendetta (holding governments responsible, but not erasing progress).
  
  A long-term vision beyond 8-year cycles.
  
  So the real challenge is: Will Ghanaians continue the cycle of reversal, or demand collaboration across traditions for the sake of the nation’s future?

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• prophet mohammed was a sick dog 2 months ago

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  Say no to islam and convert to a real religion.
  Allah is satanic scum and qur'an is toilet paper.........Search online for ways to move away from evil islam. You can join ex-muslim groups online and be safe...............you are not alone.

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• Faith 2 months ago

  Ghana’s Political Cycle: CPP/NDC vs. UP/NPP Tradition
  
  Era   CPP / Nkrumahist Line (later NDC)   UP / Danquah-Busia Line (later NPP)
  
  1957–1966   Kwame Nkrumah (CPP) – Independence, pan-Africanism ...
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  Ghana’s Political Cycle: CPP/NDC vs. UP/NPP Tradition
  
  Era   CPP / Nkrumahist Line (later NDC)   UP / Danquah-Busia Line (later NPP)
  
  1957–1966   Kwame Nkrumah (CPP) – Independence, pan-Africanism, socialism, state-led development. Overthrown in 1966 coup.    Danquah-Busia Tradition (UP) – Opposed Nkrumah’s one-party rule, championed liberal democracy and private enterprise. Supported by sections of military against Nkrumah.
  
  1966–1981   CPP remnants suppressed. Ghana under military regimes (NLC, NRC, SMC).  Busia (Prime Minister, 1969–1972, Progress Party, part of UP tradition) – short-lived government overthrown in 1972.
  
  1981–2000   Rawlings (PNDC → NDC) – initially military rule, later multi-party democracy. NDC inherits much of CPP’s populist/socialist policies. Rawlings hands over in 2000.      Opposition reorganizes as NPP – rooted in UP tradition.
  
  2001–2008   NDC in opposition.      John Kufuor (NPP) – economic liberalization, HIPC debt relief, infrastructure, but many NDC policies abandoned.
  
  2009–2016   John Atta Mills / John Mahama (NDC) – social interventions (e.g., free school feeding expansion, health insurance reforms), infrastructural projects. Opposition NPP criticizes corruption, builds momentum.
  
  2017–2024   NDC in opposition.      Nana Akufo-Addo (NPP) – flagship policy “Free SHS,” but cancels, reviews, or repackages several NDC projects. Critics accuse NPP of dismantling NDC legacies.
  
  2025 → ?    NDC returns to power (Mahama) – promising to “reset the system,” restore projects, and rebuild what NPP dismantled.     Question: Should Ghana cycle back to NPP after NDC finishes? Or break the cycle?
  
  
  
  The Pattern
  
  1. CPP/NDC builds → UP/NPP dismantles.
  
  
  2. UP/NPP builds differently → CPP/NDC dismantles or resets.
  
  
  3. Ghana struggles to sustain a 40–50 year uninterrupted development path like Malaysia, Singapore, or South Korea.
  
  
  
  
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  The Big Decision for Ghana
  
  If Ghana hands over again to NPP after NDC’s reset: history suggests another cycle of dismantling.
  
  If Ghana keeps NDC (or one tradition long-term): possible continuity, but risks complacency and corruption without strong checks.
  
  If Ghana forces bipartisan consensus: major national projects (education, health, energy, infrastructure) could survive party changes.

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• My point 2 months ago

  Buy them and buy Ghanaians ok

  Buy them and buy Ghanaians ok

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• New Ghana 2 months ago

  Incompetent con man

  Incompetent con man

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• No Nonsense 2 months ago

  LET THERE BE A DEBATE AMONG THE POTENTIAL FLAG BEARERS SO WE WILL BE ABLE TO KNOW WHO HAS THE IDEAS FOR GHANA'S DEVELOPMENT.

  LET THERE BE A DEBATE AMONG THE POTENTIAL FLAG BEARERS SO WE WILL BE ABLE TO KNOW WHO HAS THE IDEAS FOR GHANA'S DEVELOPMENT.

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• Bawumia is not serious 2 months ago

  Until Bawumia tell we reasonable Ghanians where our 12 million dollars for kpalugu dam is gone. According to Account general the money is paid but only blue 20 feet container is at the project site.Bawumia told Ghanaians on t ...
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  Until Bawumia tell we reasonable Ghanians where our 12 million dollars for kpalugu dam is gone. According to Account general the money is paid but only blue 20 feet container is at the project site.Bawumia told Ghanaians on television that the project is 95% done. Kpalugu people and sensible Ghanaians must rise against Bawumia to tell us where our money.This criminal want to be our president? Are we sick? Why is Bawumia quiet about that scandal but going round buying delegates.

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• Osei 2 months ago

  You keep proving you are not intelligent and would say anything just to get votes. You are desperate and Ghanaians don't vote for desperados. Welfare to NPP delegates. The problem in NPP is the delegate system where someone c ...
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  You keep proving you are not intelligent and would say anything just to get votes. You are desperate and Ghanaians don't vote for desperados. Welfare to NPP delegates. The problem in NPP is the delegate system where someone can bribe their way in to be a flagbearer. This time NPP must wake up and vote for anybody other than Bawumia

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• Jay 2 months ago

  Mr light bulb, ideas bebreee, delivery zero

  Mr light bulb, ideas bebreee, delivery zero

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• Zabaa 2 months ago

  You will be almost 90 years by the time you change your mind of running as an Assemblyman in Mamprusi area.

  You will be almost 90 years by the time you change your mind of running as an Assemblyman in Mamprusi area.

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• Cuntiki 2 months ago

  No serious Ghanaian will take you serious.
  Was this not head of economic management team?
  He has nothing to offer Ghanaians.
  Stop wasting your time and resources.

  No serious Ghanaian will take you serious.
  Was this not head of economic management team?
  He has nothing to offer Ghanaians.
  Stop wasting your time and resources.

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• Pee 2 months ago

  Are you going to be president for NPP delegates or Ghana as a whole

  Are you going to be president for NPP delegates or Ghana as a whole

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• .. 2 months ago

  Say again ooooh my brother..........hmmmmmmm

  Say again ooooh my brother..........hmmmmmmm

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• Kwesi Busumbru 2 months ago

  Bawumia, is the definition of insanity. He keeps doing the same things and expect a deferent results. Ghana is about the citizenry not NPP delegates. Both NPP and NDC takes care of their executives, delegates, district and co ...
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  Bawumia, is the definition of insanity. He keeps doing the same things and expect a deferent results. Ghana is about the citizenry not NPP delegates. Both NPP and NDC takes care of their executives, delegates, district and constituents before they think about other Ghanaian voters. Enough with the garbage. Ghana first!

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• Nana addo boys criminals I have the men all are liars criminals 2 months ago

  Come and steal again from Ghanaians for your boys to be stringer

  Come and steal again from Ghanaians for your boys to be stringer

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• Peter 2 months ago

  Bawuliar again? Only fools shall trust this pathological liar.

  Bawuliar again? Only fools shall trust this pathological liar.

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• Wow 2 months ago

  Akoayi Egyimie

  Akoayi Egyimie

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• This is the very why I won't vtr bawamuia 2 months ago

  He speaks for npp than Ghana... How will give money for as support to delegates.. That bribery.. U will end up stealing to fulfill this.. Exactly what nana addo did. We are thinking about f how to rid delegates and thier cost ...
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  He speaks for npp than Ghana... How will give money for as support to delegates.. That bribery.. U will end up stealing to fulfill this.. Exactly what nana addo did. We are thinking about f how to rid delegates and thier cost from Ghana elections and you are promising more money and bribe to delegates... U are the kind who will satisfy party at all cost by fore Ghana.. Not my take..

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• Truth teller 2 months ago

  You a big fool. The notions to provide warfare to only NPP delegates is childish. YOU WILL NEVER BE A PRESIDENT OF GHANA. WHILES WE HAVE AKANS RUNNING.

  You a big fool. The notions to provide warfare to only NPP delegates is childish. YOU WILL NEVER BE A PRESIDENT OF GHANA. WHILES WE HAVE AKANS RUNNING.

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• Kweku Apoh 2 months ago

  Is NPP delegate the only Ghana?

  Is NPP delegate the only Ghana?

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• Ujah 2 months ago

  Can someone tell this man to keep quiet n shut up. Infact he should run away from this word promise, it is not a comfortable word Ghanaians want to hear from him. He Bawumia n that word has mistrust of each other.

  Can someone tell this man to keep quiet n shut up. Infact he should run away from this word promise, it is not a comfortable word Ghanaians want to hear from him. He Bawumia n that word has mistrust of each other.

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