DCEs to be elected; Gov’t approves constitutional review

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OTANNI ATONGO JOHN MAHAMA 12 years ago

NDC IS FOR EVILS AND CURSE PEOPLE. NDC IS MEANT FOR PEOPLE WHO DONT LIKE PROGRESS. NDC IS FOR FOOLS AND ANIMALS

NDC IS FOR EVILS AND CURSE PEOPLE. NDC IS MEANT FOR PEOPLE WHO DONT LIKE PROGRESS. NDC IS FOR FOOLS AND ANIMALS
African Star 12 years ago

What government is proposing is the expansion of democracy. So where do your pea-brain comments stand in this debate? Best to remain silent if we has nothing sensible to say.

What government is proposing is the expansion of democracy. So where do your pea-brain comments stand in this debate? Best to remain silent if we has nothing sensible to say.
African Star 12 years ago

Best to remain silent if one has nothing sensible to say.

Best to remain silent if one has nothing sensible to say.
Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings 12 years ago

Govt appointees to be elected ?

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaaa!

This junk of NDC clowns in govt will never cease amazing discerning Ghanaians.

The NDC govt selects 5 of its own foolsoldiers and then tell Ghan ...
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Govt appointees to be elected ?

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaaa!

This junk of NDC clowns in govt will never cease amazing discerning Ghanaians.

The NDC govt selects 5 of its own foolsoldiers and then tell Ghanaians to vote for one of them for the position of MMDA’s chief executive ?

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaaaa!

Who wants an NDC foolsoldier as a MMDA chief executive anyway ?
ELINAM 12 years ago

Some mayors hide behind their parties and overstay even if everyone knows they're not adding new innovations to move their cities forward.

Some mayors hide behind their parties and overstay even if everyone knows they're not adding new innovations to move their cities forward.
HON SHAMO 12 years ago

HAHAHA NDC JOKKERS

HAHAHA NDC JOKKERS
CITIZEN ONE 12 years ago

I will promise you nothing and you get nothing from me.

What I will do is transform the City of Accra into a protracted and protected civil society, by any means necessary.

1. There shall be tax collection enforcement.
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I will promise you nothing and you get nothing from me.

What I will do is transform the City of Accra into a protracted and protected civil society, by any means necessary.

1. There shall be tax collection enforcement.

2. There shall be plenty of work to keep all legal residents of Accra working:
1. Building better roads
2. Underground sewage systems
3. Covering of all open gutter systems
4. Side-walk construction revitalization and maintenance
5. Environmental Protection of the City of Accra
6. Making Law Enforcement work as it should
7. No motorcade or police escort for any City Official or Minister, including me.
8. Only the President and the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana shall enjoy such privileges in my City.
9. Massive metropolitan transportation reform.
10. All encroached properties, personal or government, shall be redeemed !!!

My demands, the Greater Accra Police Chief, must be under the jurisdiction of the Mayors office. I have to be granted the power to hire and fire the Police Chief and many other civil servants and City Managers.
Dond 12 years ago

We will soon be voting for teachers to teach us. Whether NDC like it or not our brothers and sisters will always be our regional minister. Regional ministers are peoole who know the people and their needs.
Let people who do ...
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We will soon be voting for teachers to teach us. Whether NDC like it or not our brothers and sisters will always be our regional minister. Regional ministers are peoole who know the people and their needs.
Let people who dont eat dog take care of dog eaters. The first thing he would do is stop everybody from eating dog meat. My brother northern, my brother asantes were words use in 2012 election. Mis-advice is Johns problem
ELINAM 12 years ago

When wrong things are taught to you, never assumed they're right.
Mayors are elected everywhere,and members of board of education are elected as well, 'cos that's the only way to make sure square pegs don't fit into round ...
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When wrong things are taught to you, never assumed they're right.
Mayors are elected everywhere,and members of board of education are elected as well, 'cos that's the only way to make sure square pegs don't fit into round holes for too long.
HON SHAMO 12 years ago

HAHAHAHA NDC CONCERT PARTY! GOVT APPOINTEES THEN VOTING HMMMMMM! WHAT IS THE DIFFERENTS? YE BE DII BI KEKE

HAHAHAHA NDC CONCERT PARTY! GOVT APPOINTEES THEN VOTING HMMMMMM! WHAT IS THE DIFFERENTS? YE BE DII BI KEKE

KWABENA DANKWA, KUMASI 12 years ago

What has this topic got to do with tribal insults? Learn to be circumspect in your postings else you set one tribe against the other.Let's use Ghanaweb facility much more productively. If you have nothing to write, spare us t ...
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What has this topic got to do with tribal insults? Learn to be circumspect in your postings else you set one tribe against the other.Let's use Ghanaweb facility much more productively. If you have nothing to write, spare us the agony of tribal insults. Remember a wise saying, " if you have nothing to do, don't do it here".
Banga na Soko 12 years ago

Kwabena Dankwa wo ye otani anaa? You are supporting the Atongos.

Kwabena Dankwa wo ye otani anaa? You are supporting the Atongos.
Tani 12 years ago

You dark faced monkey finger eater again? get a life

You dark faced monkey finger eater again? get a life
william 12 years ago

This platform was creared for us to promote a healthy exchange of ideas for the common good of human progress in Ghana, Africa and beyound. We can't all agree! But at least we can respect each other. SOMETIMES WE AGREE, OTHER ...
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This platform was creared for us to promote a healthy exchange of ideas for the common good of human progress in Ghana, Africa and beyound. We can't all agree! But at least we can respect each other. SOMETIMES WE AGREE, OTHER TIMES WE DISAGREE, BUT IN A CIVILISED MANNER!THANKS FOR THE REMINDER, KD.
Ato John 12 years ago

If we are going to elect our MMCE's then please allow us to vote. We do not want any nominees to be vetted by someone else for us to vote. This is not democracy in any way.

Continue with your nomiations of MMCE's and leave ...
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If we are going to elect our MMCE's then please allow us to vote. We do not want any nominees to be vetted by someone else for us to vote. This is not democracy in any way.

Continue with your nomiations of MMCE's and leave us alone or let us vote for who we want to be our MMCE's.

The PPP has said several times that MMCE's should be elected by the electorate and that is what any decent president in a proper democracy will be doing and not nominating for some to vet and then we vote. THIS IS NOT DEMOCRACY, IT IS AUTOCRACY AND WE DON'T WANT THAT. Awake for Ghana all Progressives. PPP is here to make Ghana Great and Strong.
KU 12 years ago

The idea of electing DCEs is a good move. Let all NDC fraternity not be scared of the election of DCEs especially in the Ashanti Region because the President would choose our members amongst who one will be elected. This is a ...
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The idea of electing DCEs is a good move. Let all NDC fraternity not be scared of the election of DCEs especially in the Ashanti Region because the President would choose our members amongst who one will be elected. This is a bold step by our President.
Zoobie-Zoobie 12 years ago

the president nominates five individuals, the public service commission narrows it to three and the masses vote to select one. What a joke!

the president nominates five individuals, the public service commission narrows it to three and the masses vote to select one. What a joke!
Rosalyn 12 years ago

What difference does it make if the president nominates just like the old one.
Every qualified voter should be allowed to contest on his own merit.
Remember, government come and go but citizens are always there.
Absolutely ...
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What difference does it make if the president nominates just like the old one.
Every qualified voter should be allowed to contest on his own merit.
Remember, government come and go but citizens are always there.
Absolutely, no nominations .
CORNEY 12 years ago

This policy by Kwamena Ahwoi adopted by the government is a backward policy that has no place in this modern world.

How can we call it non partisan when the appointing authority is a leader of a political party.

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This policy by Kwamena Ahwoi adopted by the government is a backward policy that has no place in this modern world.

How can we call it non partisan when the appointing authority is a leader of a political party.

This is just going to fill the pockets of some bereaucrats we call Public Service Commission who will approve the three highest bidders.

Is it not this commission that has put a lot of these incompetent officials in office which is the reason why we are facing all these crisis in the country?

With this it will take us more than six months if not more than a year to have the DCEs in office when there is a new government and these people may work against a new government that did not appoint them.

If we want to elect DCEs on non partisan basis why not allow anybody as in the case of Assembly members to go his own way to get elected as a DCE,why we have to make people go through this headache before becoming DCEs,is this not going to increase corruption in the country since these DCEs will like to get the money they wasted before becoming the DCEs?
OBIBINI 12 years ago

Not oly DCES to be elected but also mayors who should be elected to replace chiefs.Chieftancy is an outmoded institution.

Not oly DCES to be elected but also mayors who should be elected to replace chiefs.Chieftancy is an outmoded institution.

Before & After 12 years ago

Wait and see. Do you think those who worship their chiefs and sing their appellations will agree with you? Anyway, some chiefs will remain because their subjects will have no deity to worship. Have you asked yourself why some ...
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Wait and see. Do you think those who worship their chiefs and sing their appellations will agree with you? Anyway, some chiefs will remain because their subjects will have no deity to worship. Have you asked yourself why some chiefs are still blindfolded when crossing a certain river in this modern world? Tribalism exists because of chiefs.
Rosalyn 12 years ago

Wo ye broni paa. Jealous you can never be a chief. Tradition .

Wo ye broni paa. Jealous you can never be a chief. Tradition .
OBIBINI. 12 years ago

If were to have my own way chieftancy will vanish from Ghana within 24 hours.It is a retrogressive traditional institution.

If were to have my own way chieftancy will vanish from Ghana within 24 hours.It is a retrogressive traditional institution.
Rosalyn 12 years ago

Can the taxpayer afford to pay for courts, police in every village? Stress on reforms that u want to see in chieftaincy. It is an independent institution enshrined in the constitution. Suggest an alternative to chieftaincy.

Can the taxpayer afford to pay for courts, police in every village? Stress on reforms that u want to see in chieftaincy. It is an independent institution enshrined in the constitution. Suggest an alternative to chieftaincy.
EAF 12 years ago

So let me get this straight. The incumbent president will nominate 5 candidates, most certainly from the same party to contest the elections. So the elections will be between members of the same party because I can't for the ...
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So let me get this straight. The incumbent president will nominate 5 candidates, most certainly from the same party to contest the elections. So the elections will be between members of the same party because I can't for the life of me fathom how the president would nominate an ardent but competent opposition member to contest for the post of AMA or KMA executive. Voters would be forced to choose from the same stinking group of political mafias. So what's the difference between the current system and the new one? I need education on this please! Anybody??????
TINA AYAM 12 years ago

So The Minister want us to beleive that it would be non-partisan because "the President would nominate 5 of his party foot soldiers to be vetted by the Public Services Commission" and hoisted on the elctorates? What a joke fo ...
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So The Minister want us to beleive that it would be non-partisan because "the President would nominate 5 of his party foot soldiers to be vetted by the Public Services Commission" and hoisted on the elctorates? What a joke for democracy!!!The NDC's understanding of democracy is all about elections and winning by all means possible and not about all inclusive participation by all.
Abrewanana 12 years ago

EAF,

If u ever get educated on this proposed change,please pass it on to me.

Will the President's 5 nominees come from a pool of candidates provided by all the political parties, say 2 per party? If not, then we must co ...
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EAF,

If u ever get educated on this proposed change,please pass it on to me.

Will the President's 5 nominees come from a pool of candidates provided by all the political parties, say 2 per party? If not, then we must count on the "benevolence" of the President to accommodate non-Party candidates. NOT in our part of the world! And they call this non-partisan! This is gonna be no different from the communist model of demo-crasi, where all the candidates are from the PARTY. Way to go, Mother Ghana!!
Kofi Bassaw 12 years ago

The president should not nominate the candidates, interested persons should put themselves up voluntarily. President appointing is not democracy.

The president should not nominate the candidates, interested persons should put themselves up voluntarily. President appointing is not democracy.
onkle tony-hamburg 12 years ago

i fully support this move is a step in the right direction.Democracy on the move in africa bravo.

i fully support this move is a step in the right direction.Democracy on the move in africa bravo.
Ato 12 years ago

The president would nominate five candidates for the position of MMDA’s chief executives. WHY THE PRESIDENT NOMINATING PEOPLE FOR THIS POSITION, SO GHANA WE CAN'T DO ANY WITH GOOD MOTIVES, This is bad thing to do,if the pr ...
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The president would nominate five candidates for the position of MMDA’s chief executives. WHY THE PRESIDENT NOMINATING PEOPLE FOR THIS POSITION, SO GHANA WE CAN'T DO ANY WITH GOOD MOTIVES, This is bad thing to do,if the president nominate people, Please allow parties to be form at the local level to contest for MMDA's chief executive position. I will be glad to see small party like Tema Christian Democrat. TCD

John 12 years ago

if the president should nominate 5 people to contest and you tell me it's not partisan, what are you talking about? why wouldn't we have qualified pple according to the constitution to file and contest as in the presidential ...
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if the president should nominate 5 people to contest and you tell me it's not partisan, what are you talking about? why wouldn't we have qualified pple according to the constitution to file and contest as in the presidential and parliamentary?
Zoobie-Zoobie 12 years ago

what's the voting for?

what's the voting for?
kojo baah 12 years ago

This changes is the old same story.let us elect our people not your party.we not dump.

This changes is the old same story.let us elect our people not your party.we not dump.
Zoobie-Zoobie 12 years ago

let the people decide who they want.

let the people decide who they want.
Judge 12 years ago

You mean the president nominates and the people vote on non-partisan basis? Absolute rubbish!!!!!. So the moron nominates three morons for the people to vote for? It will be a waste of resources and time of the people. In all ...
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You mean the president nominates and the people vote on non-partisan basis? Absolute rubbish!!!!!. So the moron nominates three morons for the people to vote for? It will be a waste of resources and time of the people. In all devolved democracies, the people come forward on party or independent tickets, campaign and all elections i.e president (not moron) mps, DCEs etc are voted for on the same day. It is the responsibility of the president to devolve resources to the DCEs and they do the work.
Zoobie-Zoobie 12 years ago

let the people decide their DCE

let the people decide their DCE
Banga na Soko 12 years ago

Otani cant GOVERN Ghana. Limann couldnt rule either. . . Pepefo are pepefo for ever no matter how much bathe at Sua me junction before entering Osei Tutu Krom.

Otani cant GOVERN Ghana. Limann couldnt rule either. . . Pepefo are pepefo for ever no matter how much bathe at Sua me junction before entering Osei Tutu Krom.
Ben, U.S. 12 years ago

"The president would nominate five candidates for the position of MMDA’s chief executives.
Mr Opong-Fosu said the election would be non-partisan as each candidate would be expected to contest on their own merit."

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"The president would nominate five candidates for the position of MMDA’s chief executives.
Mr Opong-Fosu said the election would be non-partisan as each candidate would be expected to contest on their own merit."

Does Mr. Opong-Fosu understand what he was made to say. How can the President of another party nominate non-partisan candidates.
George/Canada 12 years ago

Akwasi Fosu. What is the sense of what you are saying? Someone to choose for me to vote on them.That approach of the president choosing the contestants should be revisited.

Akwasi Fosu. What is the sense of what you are saying? Someone to choose for me to vote on them.That approach of the president choosing the contestants should be revisited.
Daniel Baah 12 years ago

the election of the DCEs will still be partisan so far as the president nominates the candidates.

the election of the DCEs will still be partisan so far as the president nominates the candidates.
Daniel Baah 12 years ago

the election of DCEs will still be partisan so far as the president nominates the candidates

the election of DCEs will still be partisan so far as the president nominates the candidates
Dond 12 years ago

NDC should be ashame. Who is leading ghana.
John Mahama is saying you cant have your brother as regional minister, we didnt vote MPs to be ministers. Why should we vote DCE when they all political offices. We need more civil ...
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NDC should be ashame. Who is leading ghana.
John Mahama is saying you cant have your brother as regional minister, we didnt vote MPs to be ministers. Why should we vote DCE when they all political offices. We need more civil servants to stop the stealing from elected members.
John Mahama is confused, 342 NDC members are going to supreme to say the election was rigged. Nobody is saying the elections were rigged in your favour, they are ALL saying the elections wasnt free and fair and they are NDC members.
John Mahama would be the last to know the truth. Its shame to Mr Mahama
Paa Frank 12 years ago

Great move, but it should not stop there. It should include regional ministers else it's just a window dressing. All politics is local. Regional ministers all the way down to DCE levels will make them responssive to the elect ...
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Great move, but it should not stop there. It should include regional ministers else it's just a window dressing. All politics is local. Regional ministers all the way down to DCE levels will make them responssive to the electorate.
okok 12 years ago

well same problems what is the cost of this. analyse the cost and go by the old system. less expensive with cost only to the party if wrong person.

well same problems what is the cost of this. analyse the cost and go by the old system. less expensive with cost only to the party if wrong person.
NDC MAN-GARU/TEMPANE 12 years ago

During the recent parliamentary and Presidential elections our incumbent MP Dominic Azumah as usual, made promises-"I would make you the DCE..." where are those promises to the four supporters made?

During the recent parliamentary and Presidential elections our incumbent MP Dominic Azumah as usual, made promises-"I would make you the DCE..." where are those promises to the four supporters made?
Kofie Bazuka 12 years ago

The president ought not have anything to do with the selection of the first five candidates. This selection must be totally be done by the people.
Give the power to the people. We are in the state we found ourselves because ...
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The president ought not have anything to do with the selection of the first five candidates. This selection must be totally be done by the people.
Give the power to the people. We are in the state we found ourselves because of corrupt government. Does the president think the people are stupid? Power belongs to the people.
I will keep saying this Mahama is a danger to Ghana and we need to watch his every move.
Before Ghanaians wake up, all regional ministers all majority of them will hail from the north.
Mahama must be watched, he is like a Fox in a chicken coop.
USMAN 12 years ago

If indeed Mahama goes ahead with the election of DCEs then he will make history for being the boldest, fearless and forthright politician in Ghana. This is an opportunity Kufuor missed.

If indeed Mahama goes ahead with the election of DCEs then he will make history for being the boldest, fearless and forthright politician in Ghana. This is an opportunity Kufuor missed.
Baffour Ennin 12 years ago

Why does the President have to nominate five people? Will all the nominees be from the ruling party? What does the president know about my hometown Adansi Akrofuom to nominate a candidate for the town? The decision to run f ...
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Why does the President have to nominate five people? Will all the nominees be from the ruling party? What does the president know about my hometown Adansi Akrofuom to nominate a candidate for the town? The decision to run for the office should be left to the citizenry with no political input from Accra. What prevents the President from nominating only operatives from his party? Please allow each candidate to run on his or her own merit.
Hazor 12 years ago

Government must also include regional ministers to be elect rather than appoint them.This move will provide avenue for development.These ministers will prove themself beyong doubt to perform their possible best to win the peo ...
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Government must also include regional ministers to be elect rather than appoint them.This move will provide avenue for development.These ministers will prove themself beyong doubt to perform their possible best to win the people favor and vote to retain power.If we may recall when the youth in the Volta region led by Allaji Bello demostrate to demand fare development in the region and call for the removal of regional minister accuse the regional minister for not doing well enough to develop region because the minister was appointed and feels that he is accountable to know body and guess what he did.
joe 12 years ago

if the MMDCEs are elected, they will not perform well, because he or she will not be checked by any Government official after all he or she was elected by the people in the District and the people who voted for him too canno ...
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if the MMDCEs are elected, they will not perform well, because he or she will not be checked by any Government official after all he or she was elected by the people in the District and the people who voted for him too cannot controll him. Take an Assemlyman in a community for instance who is not doing well, there is nothing the electrate can do, he will sit on them untill his time elapes.The same thing will happen when the MMDCE is elected.So the President must appoint them and have full controll on them.
Hazor 12 years ago

This is not democracy when government appoint people to be elect through the ballot box did not represent the will of the people but the choice of the president.Let those who feel they are qualify to lead and have leadership ...
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This is not democracy when government appoint people to be elect through the ballot box did not represent the will of the people but the choice of the president.Let those who feel they are qualify to lead and have leadership qualities and willing to service to gather courage to pick forms and register to stand election than the president impose his will on the people to be elect do not protrail democracy.
Yaw 12 years ago

This is not democracy

This is not democracy
AKOS 12 years ago

ASIEDU NKETIA CAN NOT GO REMOVING DCES FROM THEIR POST BECAUSE THE NDC VILLAGE CHAIRMAN DOES NOT LIKE THE DCE.

ASIEDU NKETIA CAN NOT GO REMOVING DCES FROM THEIR POST BECAUSE THE NDC VILLAGE CHAIRMAN DOES NOT LIKE THE DCE.
insight to the bone 12 years ago

i watch what is going on in the forum and very few have any faith in a better tomorrow, evidently there is an atmosphere and climate of doom in the air , its ok for pepeni to appoint his herdsmen to dominate and now to ensure ...
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i watch what is going on in the forum and very few have any faith in a better tomorrow, evidently there is an atmosphere and climate of doom in the air , its ok for pepeni to appoint his herdsmen to dominate and now to ensure the various tribes can not secure their voice through one of their own with this regional minister reshuffle. even the colonialists had better sense.times are changing and it can take less than a fortnight to destabilize or cause the disintergration of a country. history has taught us it was because of nepotism and incompetence that many countries and societies have fallen apart. its only a matter of time when the various tribes will secretly start consolidating their ranks and retaliate as those who dont will see they were very naive and foolish as their own people will suffer for their non action. dont think even trillions can save the country now if these devisive tendencies continue. God helps those who help themselves first , putting one's head in the hole like an ostrich doesnt make the problem go away , rather the people should be made aware or enlightened to the consequences and be prepared for any outcome. what a tragedy , long live the Republic of Akan
kotochi 12 years ago

perfect move

perfect move
Olando Nawia 12 years ago

Then this is no democracy. Why not alow people to file for election like the case of MPs? Is the president not representing a party? This is more dangerous than the presnt system!

Then this is no democracy. Why not alow people to file for election like the case of MPs? Is the president not representing a party? This is more dangerous than the presnt system!
Patrick Boateng, Assin Foso. 12 years ago

I agree with olando. this new system is more dangerous than the present one.

I agree with olando. this new system is more dangerous than the present one.
yaro 12 years ago

I think we should learn to embrace the shortfalls of our growing democracy: electing dce's in this manner is surely a huge improvement over the previous practice and obviously the most practical alternative available in conte ...
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I think we should learn to embrace the shortfalls of our growing democracy: electing dce's in this manner is surely a huge improvement over the previous practice and obviously the most practical alternative available in contemporary Ghana.
Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings 12 years ago

You are really a Yaro(small boy), grow up, lil one !

The President selects 5 foolsoldiers of the NDC and allows 2 to be dropped by the Public Service Commission.

He then furnishes the 3 with our resources to compaign fo ...
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You are really a Yaro(small boy), grow up, lil one !

The President selects 5 foolsoldiers of the NDC and allows 2 to be dropped by the Public Service Commission.

He then furnishes the 3 with our resources to compaign for the position of a MMD chief executive.

He goes ahead to use our scarce resources to conduct an election among his foolsoldiers and tell locals there to vote for one of them.

Are you realising how much of the taxpayers' money is being wasted to give a foolsoldier of the NDC the position of a chief executive of a MMDA ?

Why is the president afraid to allow any Ghanaian to contest for that position but adamant of presenting its foolsoldiers as the only option ?

And you are saying that it is the most pratical alternative available in contempory Ghana ?

Are you living on Mars, my stepson ?
charleskofiewool 12 years ago

it is fine for this move because is my player everyday but what i don't like it is for the president to choose peolpe for us.why not like the party form so that even individuals who are not from any party can also contest

it is fine for this move because is my player everyday but what i don't like it is for the president to choose peolpe for us.why not like the party form so that even individuals who are not from any party can also contest
ADAM IBRAHIM 12 years ago

THE IDEA OF ELECTING OF DCEs IS A NICE MOVE TO BE TAKEN BY THE GOV'T. BUT THE PROBLEM IS THAT IF THE ELECTED DCE IS NOT PERFORMING IT WILL BE DIFFICULT TO BRING TO ORDER. SO LETS CONSIDER THAT.

THE IDEA OF ELECTING OF DCEs IS A NICE MOVE TO BE TAKEN BY THE GOV'T. BUT THE PROBLEM IS THAT IF THE ELECTED DCE IS NOT PERFORMING IT WILL BE DIFFICULT TO BRING TO ORDER. SO LETS CONSIDER THAT.
Yaa Baby 12 years ago

Whether you like it or not, the Otanni,
Atongo is President. You will cry blood.

Whether you like it or not, the Otanni,
Atongo is President. You will cry blood.
Kofi 12 years ago

Who decides which of the recommendations should be accepted? Fundamental changes to our constituion need to be decided by the people.

Who decides which of the recommendations should be accepted? Fundamental changes to our constituion need to be decided by the people.
Kofi 12 years ago

So we are going to waste the people's money to elect one person from the list of 5 selected by the president? It will be cheaper for the president then to just appoint one. If we are electing, we need to properly open nominat ...
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So we are going to waste the people's money to elect one person from the list of 5 selected by the president? It will be cheaper for the president then to just appoint one. If we are electing, we need to properly open nominations for interested parties to present themselves for elction. This partial election thing is useless.
Yara 12 years ago

More like it, deceitful government that!

More like it, deceitful government that!
James Yeboah-Asuamah 12 years ago

Why should the President make the nominations?And where is the wisdom?I do not agree with panel who made this recommendation.What will be the different between the current system and the one to come?What if no one likes the P ...
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Why should the President make the nominations?And where is the wisdom?I do not agree with panel who made this recommendation.What will be the different between the current system and the one to come?What if no one likes the President's nomination?For the sake of democracy,we should allow the people nominate and elect their own candidates.Period!
Patrick Boateng, Assin Foso. 12 years ago

Mr James Yeboah-Asuamah:

This useless decision was not made by any panel. The Constitutional review commission recommended that dce's and mce's must be elected through popular votes and the ndc then under atta mills rejec ...
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Mr James Yeboah-Asuamah:

This useless decision was not made by any panel. The Constitutional review commission recommended that dce's and mce's must be elected through popular votes and the ndc then under atta mills rejected this recommendation and rather proposed that the president rather should select 5 people and interviewed by the public service commission and the rest of the garbage. The government thinks people in the local area are just stupid who does not know how to choose people to run their affairs for them. This useless idea is not practised anywhere in the world. Its time we credit our local people with some level of intelligence since wisdom is not only in the head of the president.
akora 12 years ago

Why should the President nominate and the Publis Services Commission get involved?

Why should the President nominate and the Publis Services Commission get involved?
akora 12 years ago

Why Public Services Commission involvement in this?

Why Public Services Commission involvement in this?
MAHAMA MORE CORRUPT NOW 12 years ago

OH GHANA,NDC IS BIG CURSE FOR THE NATION,EI GHANA PAA NIE,GOD SAVE US FROM THIS MAHAMA NDC THIEVES,GANGATUAN DEPTS,WOYOMESAGA HANDS,

OH GHANA,NDC IS BIG CURSE FOR THE NATION,EI GHANA PAA NIE,GOD SAVE US FROM THIS MAHAMA NDC THIEVES,GANGATUAN DEPTS,WOYOMESAGA HANDS,
TIMMY 12 years ago

Since they are going to be elected, can the President fire an MMCE/DCE if one misconduct him/herself? We need answers Mr President.

Since they are going to be elected, can the President fire an MMCE/DCE if one misconduct him/herself? We need answers Mr President.
Rosalyn 12 years ago

God help my president to listen to public opinion.

God help my president to listen to public opinion.
Paa Kodwo 12 years ago

A WISE DECISION EVER TO BE TAKEN TO MAKE LOCAL COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION LIVE TO ITS EXPECTATION AND TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES IN THEIR LOCAL AREAS.

A WISE DECISION EVER TO BE TAKEN TO MAKE LOCAL COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION LIVE TO ITS EXPECTATION AND TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES IN THEIR LOCAL AREAS.
ABELIMWIN FUUG 12 years ago

GOOD! NOW WE WILL SEE WHO THE CUP REALLY FITS. THE DCEs WHO LACKED DEVELOPMENT FOCUS AND DISRESPECT THE ELECTORATE SHOULD ARRANGE FOR THEIR FAREWELL PARTIES. THEY WONT WIN EVEN IF PREZ NOMINATES THEM

GOOD! NOW WE WILL SEE WHO THE CUP REALLY FITS. THE DCEs WHO LACKED DEVELOPMENT FOCUS AND DISRESPECT THE ELECTORATE SHOULD ARRANGE FOR THEIR FAREWELL PARTIES. THEY WONT WIN EVEN IF PREZ NOMINATES THEM
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

THIS IS FOOLISHNESS. DCE, MAYORS ETC MUST ALL BE VOTED FOR EXCEPT REGIONAL MINISTERS. THE PREZ SHOULD STAY OUT OF AN NOMINATIONS. ITS VERY SILLY. ALLOW TTHE CANDIDATES TO PRESENT THEIR QUALIFICATIONS AND WHY THEY THINK THEY D ...
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THIS IS FOOLISHNESS. DCE, MAYORS ETC MUST ALL BE VOTED FOR EXCEPT REGIONAL MINISTERS. THE PREZ SHOULD STAY OUT OF AN NOMINATIONS. ITS VERY SILLY. ALLOW TTHE CANDIDATES TO PRESENT THEIR QUALIFICATIONS AND WHY THEY THINK THEY DESERVE TO RUN. CHECK THEIR CRIMINAL, EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA. THIS SHOULD BE DONE BY THE RELEVANT CITY BOARDS/OFFICE ETC. THE PRES. HAS TOO MANY IMPORTANT MATTERS TO OVERSEE. THIS SHOULDNT BE ONE OF THE,. GIVE THE REGIONS, CITIES MORE AUTONOMY TO MANAGE THEIR OWN AFFAIRS. AFTERALL, A STRONG CITY, REGION MAKE STRONGER NATION. AND NOT VICE VERSA.
crorkz 11 years ago

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