Prof Marfo opens up on Dr Bossman Asare’s exit as Deputy EC chair

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Of 1 day ago

Will this bring development. Our intellectuals too are someway

Will this bring development. Our intellectuals too are someway
Nana 1 day ago

Mrs Afi Agbyenyo is also going to face the same pressure which will finally wear her down, if she was intelligent she shd had rejected that appointment. The pressure that will be on her will be more than her Ashaiman neighb ...
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Mrs Afi Agbyenyo is also going to face the same pressure which will finally wear her down, if she was intelligent she shd had rejected that appointment. The pressure that will be on her will be more than her Ashaiman neighbourhood.
Kofi Akpaloo 1 day ago

They should dissolve the whole EC and bring Kpebu, Senyo Hosi, Kwame Jantuah , Bernard Mornah and Samia Nkrumah and let's see who can thief elections

They should dissolve the whole EC and bring Kpebu, Senyo Hosi, Kwame Jantuah , Bernard Mornah and Samia Nkrumah and let's see who can thief elections
Karikakchar 1 day ago

If a party appoints you to do a job that’s for neutrals what comes to your mind. No matter what you do your legitimacy will always be in question and be seen as a mere puddle of the party mechanism and that’s sad.

If a party appoints you to do a job that’s for neutrals what comes to your mind. No matter what you do your legitimacy will always be in question and be seen as a mere puddle of the party mechanism and that’s sad.
John,Tema 1 day ago

Even if Afi Agbyenyo becomes neutral and do the right thing at EC, followers of NPP will never accept her. That attempt by Afi to convince NPP to accept her will make her jittery and she'll fail. Mahama don't like Ayigbes, th ...
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Even if Afi Agbyenyo becomes neutral and do the right thing at EC, followers of NPP will never accept her. That attempt by Afi to convince NPP to accept her will make her jittery and she'll fail. Mahama don't like Ayigbes, this lady will finally get BP looking at her weight.
PAUL ADOM-MORTUARY 1 day ago

Hurrraaayyyy….!!!!! Ghana's WBC Heavyweight Boxing Champion..... (Sammy Gyamfi of the NDC).... has delivered a brutal, shocking, & unexpected technical knockout to that boisterous & notorious EFFUTU RAT..... (ALEXANDER AFE ...
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Hurrraaayyyy….!!!!! Ghana's WBC Heavyweight Boxing Champion..... (Sammy Gyamfi of the NDC).... has delivered a brutal, shocking, & unexpected technical knockout to that boisterous & notorious EFFUTU RAT..... (ALEXANDER AFENYO MONKEY). Their brutal & historic battle ended in the 1st round about a week ago, and the EFFUTU BRAGGART, who was reduced to a wobbling caricature when the fight ended, is currently receiving emergency treatment at the Effutu Government Hospital. He has suffered a bloody (and, possibly), a damaged eye. His right jaw is also badly broken. Our noble parliamentary chamber has now become such a quiet, respectable, and more serene environment. The most important & joyous outcome is that, no EXTORTION case has ever occurred within our parliamentary ranks since the time that the brutal boxing showdown took place.

We salute you waaaaa..... Champion Baako P3..... The Original "King Kong" Sammy Gyamfi..!!!!! You have really amazed us with your masterful delivery and technical brilliance.

MAY YOU REIGN FOREVER...!!!!!
PAUL ADOM-MORTUARY 1 day ago

Hahahahaha..... @Nana okwaduo yarefuo! Greetings from Kojo Bamba.

Wo maame tw3 yrodoooo s3 Abronye toilet...!!!!

If you were sensible creatures in your party, would you have wasted time & resources just to go and vote ...
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Hahahahaha..... @Nana okwaduo yarefuo! Greetings from Kojo Bamba.

Wo maame tw3 yrodoooo s3 Abronye toilet...!!!!

If you were sensible creatures in your party, would you have wasted time & resources just to go and vote for a fufu pounder to be your party 1st Vice-Chairman? As for Nana Akomea, he is seriously drafting his resignation letter for you FOOOOLS...!!!!
PAUL ADOM-MORTUARY 1 day ago

Hahahahaha..... @Nana okwaduo yarefuo! Greetings from Kojo Bamba.

Wo maame tw3 yrodoooo s3 Abronye toilet...!!!!!

If you were sensible creatures in your party, would you have wasted time & resources just to go and vote ...
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Hahahahaha..... @Nana okwaduo yarefuo! Greetings from Kojo Bamba.

Wo maame tw3 yrodoooo s3 Abronye toilet...!!!!!

If you were sensible creatures in your party, would you have wasted time & resources just to go and vote for a fufu pounder to be your party 1st Vice-Chairman? As for Nana Akomea, he is seriously drafting his resignation letter for you FOOOOLS...!!!!
Baafour 1 day ago

No, it will reset your stupidity

No, it will reset your stupidity
K. Opoku-London-UK 1 day ago

Who took Ghana to the IMF in 2022? It was Dr Messiah Bawumia and Ken Ofori Atta- cum Akuffo Addo- The NPP Economic Messiah-Dr Bawumia. Ghana has been to the IMF 18 times- Ghana has spend 40 years under the IMF conditions out ...
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Who took Ghana to the IMF in 2022? It was Dr Messiah Bawumia and Ken Ofori Atta- cum Akuffo Addo- The NPP Economic Messiah-Dr Bawumia. Ghana has been to the IMF 18 times- Ghana has spend 40 years under the IMF conditions out of its 68 years history-Ghana IS A FAILED STATE. Dr Bawumia pls aren't you embarrassed by revelations at the PAC on revelations of crime committed by the very people u and Akuffo Addo appointed to run affairs of this country? What record are u going to defend. I have lost respect for you. A Muslim without integrity.
The World Bank has pushed back against the erstwhile Akufo-Addo administration’s long-held narrative that Ghana’s 2022 economic collapse was the result of global turmoil, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. We are in 2026-we have the Ukraine-Russia war still-we have Iran-USA war etc-but the Ghana cedi/economy is NOT is free-fall. Who is LYING-THE ECONOMIC MESSIAH??/??///?/////
Bawumia was the Chairman of the Ghana National Economic Management Committee but he says that he was the Drivers Mate. How can a driver's mate do this when he claims he never had the chance to implement anything in government because the powers that be did not allow him. Yet he wants to claim credit for any good things that he never did yet will refuse to accept responsibility for any failure in their government. How stupid does this man think we are? You took the cedi from 4 to 17 and still had the audacity to tell us the rate of depreciation at that time was better than the previous NDC administration. What at all does this man take us for? Does he think we're stupid or what? Someone should tell this man that we haven't forgotten about the DDEP haircuts and surely we shall punish the npp again come 2028.

It insisted that the economic meltdown was “homegrown”.

In its latest 2025 Policy Notes on Ghana, the Bank made clear that while the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine worsened the situation, they were not the root cause.

“The deterioration of global conditions… was not the cause of the 2022 macroeconomic crisis; rather, it merely exposed an economy already beset with deep structural vulnerabilities and precarious macroeconomic conditions,” the report said.

The government has frequently blamed external shocks for the collapse, which saw inflation spiral, the cedi plummet, and the country default on its debt.

But the World Bank said years of weak governance, fiscal indiscipline, and stalled reforms were the real culprits of Ghana's "dark days".

Interbank Market: Cedi trades at GH¢12.35 to $1

The bank also argued that the easy access to international credit and expectations of resource windfalls encouraged short-term political decisions at the expense of long-term stability.

The report noted that the cycle of expansionary spending followed by painful corrections, one that has forced Ghana into 17 IMF programs over the past 68 years, is damaging.

“Sudden macroeconomic stops and crises have led the country to request a record number of IMF programs, remaining under active IMF support for 40 out of its 68 years of history,” the Bank said.

The report also noted that more than 800,000 people were pushed into poverty in the aftermath of the 2022 crisis, with per capita incomes stuck at around US$2,200 for over a decade.

Today, more than a quarter of Ghanaians live below the poverty line, it noted.

Looking ahead, the Bank also raised alarms about Ghana’s fiscal management in the 2024 election year.

It flagged unbudgeted spending commitments of roughly US$4.8 billion, equivalent to 5.7% of GDP, much of it accumulated outside official financial systems.

“Spending indiscipline poses a critical challenge…undermining efforts to maintain fiscal discipline and compromising long-term sustainability,” the report cautioned.

Also, the energy sector arrears still cost around 2% of GDP annually, while COCOBOD’s debts reached US$1.8 billion in 2024, with interventions distorting markets and hurting farmers.

The bank warned that Ghana now stands at a critical crossroads, and temporary fixes will not be enough.

“There is an urgent need to signal a clear break from the past and a commitment to change… Success will ultimately be measured by the ability of the government to regain the trust of its citizens.”

Its recommendations are focused on restoring fiscal discipline, broadening the tax base, reforming state-owned enterprises, and enhancing governance.

Without decisive reforms, the World Bank cautions, Ghana risks remaining trapped in its cycle of crisis and bailouts for decades to come.

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TAKE OR PAY DEMON 1 day ago

Some negotiated deal at play, especialy, when the judiciary could not be trusted.

Some negotiated deal at play, especialy, when the judiciary could not be trusted.
Kofi 1 day ago

Who won't resign after change of his government. I would have clapped for him if he had resigned earlier when his party was in power. He knew how difficult it will be for him to thief for his NPP now that power has changed ...
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Who won't resign after change of his government. I would have clapped for him if he had resigned earlier when his party was in power. He knew how difficult it will be for him to thief for his NPP now that power has changed hand
JUSTICE NAPARI 1 day ago

All Politically affiliate at EC should resign.

All Politically affiliate at EC should resign.
Ewvevi 1 day ago

Prof Marfo, why didn't you tell Ghanaians that Bossman's appointment was a mistake when he was appointed? Now you're telling us this when the ndc too has done the same mistake that Akufo-Addo did. You don't respect. Clear off ...
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Prof Marfo, why didn't you tell Ghanaians that Bossman's appointment was a mistake when he was appointed? Now you're telling us this when the ndc too has done the same mistake that Akufo-Addo did. You don't respect. Clear off. All of you politicians are the same.
OZYMANDIAS 1 day ago

A poisoned chalice, that’s what taking a leadership position in the EC is.

A poisoned chalice, that’s what taking a leadership position in the EC is.
Maama Gonja Mafia 1 day ago

Gonja mafia john mahama is the most arrogant and dishonest person to ever walk on the surface of this earth. He cannot be trusted.

No wonder he is the cheer leader of hete speech and tribal bigotry. On top of these, he has ...
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Gonja mafia john mahama is the most arrogant and dishonest person to ever walk on the surface of this earth. He cannot be trusted.

No wonder he is the cheer leader of hete speech and tribal bigotry. On top of these, he has earned the title of chief state capture. He is using his brothers to monoplise the ownership of all juicy mineral deposits. What he hates most is to see persons with the wrong names doing same businesses as his brothers. To the gonja mafias led by drugmani mahama, a mahama can own and operate mines but an Antwi cannot do same! Are you seeing what we are seeing.

Now, all positions with the best conditions are occupied by either a mahama or mahama family member or persons from particular region. I dont have to spoonfeed anyone. You can find out for yourself. This open tribalism and discrimination that scamahama is doing is direct from Prof. Kofi Awonor's playbook. If you bear the wrong name and you following this tribal bigot, then I think we need to see a .....

People have to note that:

Wontumi today = someone's brother tomorrow.

Wontumi is a political prisoner. He was jailed by a corrupt injustice and agenda court system. And we all know we have an agenda judge sitting at an agenda court.
PAUL ADOM-MORTUARY 1 day ago

Hurrraaayyyy…..!!!!! Ghana's WBC Heavyweight Boxing Champion..... (Sammy Gyamfi of the NDC).... has delivered a brutal, shocking, & unexpected technical knockout to that boisterous & notorious EFFUTU RAT..... (ALEXANDER AF ...
read full comment

Hurrraaayyyy…..!!!!! Ghana's WBC Heavyweight Boxing Champion..... (Sammy Gyamfi of the NDC).... has delivered a brutal, shocking, & unexpected technical knockout to that boisterous & notorious EFFUTU RAT..... (ALEXANDER AFENYO MONKEY). Their brutal & historic battle ended in the 1st round about a week ago, and the EFFUTU BRAGGART, who was reduced to a wobbling caricature when the fight ended, is currently receiving emergency treatment at the Effutu Government Hospital. He has suffered a bloody (and, possibly), a damaged eye. His right jaw is also badly broken. Our noble parliamentary chamber has now become such a quiet, respectable, and more serene environment. The most important & joyous outcome is that, no EXTORTION case has ever occurred within our parliamentary ranks since the time that the brutal boxing showdown took place.

We salute you waaaaa..... Champion Baako P3..... The Original "King Kong" Sammy Gyamfi..!!!!! You have really amazed us with your masterful delivery and technical brilliance.

MAY YOU REIGN FOREVER...!!!!!
Sammy 1 day ago

Prof, what you just said does not add up.

Prof, what you just said does not add up.
Pambross 1 day ago

It ads up perfectly. Drop your Osono spectacles and you will see

It ads up perfectly. Drop your Osono spectacles and you will see
Kwame Ghana 1 day ago

Dr Bossman Asare's EXPERIENCE should GUIDE everyone in their relationship with POLITICS, especially in TOXIC POLITICAL ENVIRONMENTS as we had in Ghana, at the time of his appointment.

Given his AGE and VOCIFEROUSNESS, I am ...
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Dr Bossman Asare's EXPERIENCE should GUIDE everyone in their relationship with POLITICS, especially in TOXIC POLITICAL ENVIRONMENTS as we had in Ghana, at the time of his appointment.

Given his AGE and VOCIFEROUSNESS, I am convinced that he did a lot more damage to his PERSON and REPUTATION, in accepting his appointment, than the "small" EXALTATION that he may have felt as a Deputy Commissioner.

My understanding is that he is returning to The University of Ghana to lecture, and I am wondering how he is going to handle the very real and obvious POLITICAL DISRESPECT that he will surely meet on campus, from students on the other side of the political divide.

Whatever tbe case may be, however, I can only wish him well.

Yonko Pa 1 day ago

At least, the whole world got to see clearly that he was one big, ass-licking idiot of that Kyebi Dragon.

At least, the whole world got to see clearly that he was one big, ass-licking idiot of that Kyebi Dragon.
KYB 21 hours ago

There is nothing like disrespect at legon. Even Prof Gyampo is still teaching after the sex for grades exposure. Dr Bossman is a very excellent lecturer who has now become a Professor

There is nothing like disrespect at legon. Even Prof Gyampo is still teaching after the sex for grades exposure. Dr Bossman is a very excellent lecturer who has now become a Professor
Aluta no happen yet 1 day ago

Former UG TESCON Patron, Bossman Asare better for him

Former UG TESCON Patron, Bossman Asare better for him
Marcus Adepaye 1 day ago

This is trash talk!!!! How could it have been a mistake for accepting the job if he was competent enough to deliver. The NDC was scared of him because they couldn't manipulate him. He also spoke fact; THAT THE NDC WAS A THRE ...
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This is trash talk!!!! How could it have been a mistake for accepting the job if he was competent enough to deliver. The NDC was scared of him because they couldn't manipulate him. He also spoke fact; THAT THE NDC WAS A THREAT TO GHANA'S DEMOCRACY.
Fatcobra 1 day ago

When kwame sefa kayi started inviting Prof. Agyekum to his show, it was laudable as the incredible prof. Agyekum is unmatchable as compared to this loose talker.

When kwame sefa kayi started inviting Prof. Agyekum to his show, it was laudable as the incredible prof. Agyekum is unmatchable as compared to this loose talker.
Afriyie 1 day ago

Just imagine a professor saying all this nonsense. Who could have worried him? No number of NDC members placed at the EC will prevent the NDC from returning to the opposition, as none of their flagship programs have been impl ...
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Just imagine a professor saying all this nonsense. Who could have worried him? No number of NDC members placed at the EC will prevent the NDC from returning to the opposition, as none of their flagship programs have been implemented. They are speaking foolishly and disrespectfully, making too many excuses. The president is simply lying; Ghanaians know exactly what is happening, and we will thwart their plans even before they attempt to execute them. EC will not be your place to steal results it won't happen.
Fulani In-Law 1 day ago

No wonder you are called Afriyie. Buuuluuuu bi. As if you voted for Mahama. Liar didn't you vote for NPP? So now you will vote twice to send the NDC into opposition. Mad fool. Who are you expecting to join you for the e ...
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No wonder you are called Afriyie. Buuuluuuu bi. As if you voted for Mahama. Liar didn't you vote for NPP? So now you will vote twice to send the NDC into opposition. Mad fool. Who are you expecting to join you for the extra votes? Afrafrantor? You are very stupid
Kwame Asante 1 day ago

How could Bossman A now be realising today that he had made a mistake in accepting the appointment at the EC, after enjoying the position all these years. Very childish thinking.

How could Bossman A now be realising today that he had made a mistake in accepting the appointment at the EC, after enjoying the position all these years. Very childish thinking.
K. Opoku-London-UK 1 day ago

Who took Ghana to the IMF in 2022? It was Dr Messiah Bawumia and Ken Ofori Atta- cum Akuffo Addo- The NPP Economic Messiah-Dr Bawumia. Ghana has been to the IMF 18 times- Ghana has spend 40 years under the IMF conditions out ...
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Who took Ghana to the IMF in 2022? It was Dr Messiah Bawumia and Ken Ofori Atta- cum Akuffo Addo- The NPP Economic Messiah-Dr Bawumia. Ghana has been to the IMF 18 times- Ghana has spend 40 years under the IMF conditions out of its 68 years history-Ghana IS A FAILED STATE. Dr Bawumia pls aren't you embarrassed by revelations at the PAC on revelations of crime committed by the very people u and Akuffo Addo appointed to run affairs of this country? What record are u going to defend. I have lost respect for you. A Muslim without integrity.
The World Bank has pushed back against the erstwhile Akufo-Addo administration’s long-held narrative that Ghana’s 2022 economic collapse was the result of global turmoil, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. We are in 2026-we have the Ukraine-Russia war still-we have Iran-USA war etc-but the Ghana cedi/economy is NOT is free-fall. Who is LYING-THE ECONOMIC MESSIAH??/??///?/////
Bawumia was the Chairman of the Ghana National Economic Management Committee but he says that he was the Drivers Mate. How can a driver's mate do this when he claims he never had the chance to implement anything in government because the powers that be did not allow him. Yet he wants to claim credit for any good things that he never did yet will refuse to accept responsibility for any failure in their government. How stupid does this man think we are? You took the cedi from 4 to 17 and still had the audacity to tell us the rate of depreciation at that time was better than the previous NDC administration. What at all does this man take us for? Does he think we're stupid or what? Someone should tell this man that we haven't forgotten about the DDEP haircuts and surely we shall punish the npp again come 2028.

It insisted that the economic meltdown was “homegrown”.

In its latest 2025 Policy Notes on Ghana, the Bank made clear that while the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine worsened the situation, they were not the root cause.

“The deterioration of global conditions… was not the cause of the 2022 macroeconomic crisis; rather, it merely exposed an economy already beset with deep structural vulnerabilities and precarious macroeconomic conditions,” the report said.

The government has frequently blamed external shocks for the collapse, which saw inflation spiral, the cedi plummet, and the country default on its debt.

But the World Bank said years of weak governance, fiscal indiscipline, and stalled reforms were the real culprits of Ghana's "dark days".

Interbank Market: Cedi trades at GH¢12.35 to $1

The bank also argued that the easy access to international credit and expectations of resource windfalls encouraged short-term political decisions at the expense of long-term stability.

The report noted that the cycle of expansionary spending followed by painful corrections, one that has forced Ghana into 17 IMF programs over the past 68 years, is damaging.

“Sudden macroeconomic stops and crises have led the country to request a record number of IMF programs, remaining under active IMF support for 40 out of its 68 years of history,” the Bank said.

The report also noted that more than 800,000 people were pushed into poverty in the aftermath of the 2022 crisis, with per capita incomes stuck at around US$2,200 for over a decade.

Today, more than a quarter of Ghanaians live below the poverty line, it noted.

Looking ahead, the Bank also raised alarms about Ghana’s fiscal management in the 2024 election year.

It flagged unbudgeted spending commitments of roughly US$4.8 billion, equivalent to 5.7% of GDP, much of it accumulated outside official financial systems.

“Spending indiscipline poses a critical challenge…undermining efforts to maintain fiscal discipline and compromising long-term sustainability,” the report cautioned.

Also, the energy sector arrears still cost around 2% of GDP annually, while COCOBOD’s debts reached US$1.8 billion in 2024, with interventions distorting markets and hurting farmers.

The bank warned that Ghana now stands at a critical crossroads, and temporary fixes will not be enough.

“There is an urgent need to signal a clear break from the past and a commitment to change… Success will ultimately be measured by the ability of the government to regain the trust of its citizens.”

Its recommendations are focused on restoring fiscal discipline, broadening the tax base, reforming state-owned enterprises, and enhancing governance.

Without decisive reforms, the World Bank cautions, Ghana risks remaining trapped in its cycle of crisis and bailouts for decades to come.

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Koko 1 day ago

100% correct Prof. the guy was smart.

100% correct Prof. the guy was smart.

Kofi Ghanaman 1 day ago

The same will happen to Afi Abyenyo tomorrow. She will never feel comfortable in her new role even if she is completely independent of NDC's machinations.

This situation is a bad one. NDC and JM are lacing their boots ...
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The same will happen to Afi Abyenyo tomorrow. She will never feel comfortable in her new role even if she is completely independent of NDC's machinations.

This situation is a bad one. NDC and JM are lacing their boots for 2028. Ghana wheree are we going??

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