Ghana's second chance; Kofi Annan writes

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Vuvuzela 12 years ago

"In 1957, Kwame Nkrumah said, “We are prepared to pick it (Ghana) up and make it a nation that will be respected by every nation in the world.” Let us live up to Kwame Nkrumah’s aspirations today and show the world what ...
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"In 1957, Kwame Nkrumah said, “We are prepared to pick it (Ghana) up and make it a nation that will be respected by every nation in the world.” Let us live up to Kwame Nkrumah’s aspirations today and show the world what we are capable of."

Is there hope? I am not a pessimist, but I must admit, it IS shaky. We passed over 50 looking inside ourselves and have found nothing...
Zoobie-Zoobie 12 years ago

Mr. Annan, Thank you. Only fools will argue against what you said. Thank you a million times!!!

Mr. Annan, Thank you. Only fools will argue against what you said. Thank you a million times!!!
KOLA ,LONDON PROPER 12 years ago

Thank you Kofi Annan for giving the opposition some indirect advice which only if they are sensible enough, they could pick up the 'indirect speech of advise in it',.

As you said, Kofi, the winner should be allowed to rule ...
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Thank you Kofi Annan for giving the opposition some indirect advice which only if they are sensible enough, they could pick up the 'indirect speech of advise in it',.

As you said, Kofi, the winner should be allowed to rule by shoring up the rule of law whilst the opposition also do what they are best at.

Which also goes to show that the Npp is good in opposing, at defence, Period!!
KOLA ,LONDON PROPER 12 years ago

Audience typing.

Audience typing.
GHANABA PA 12 years ago

kola i think u dindnt read the psssage well or u didnt understant it P LEASE LET SOMEONE READ N EXPLAINT it to you

kola i think u dindnt read the psssage well or u didnt understant it P LEASE LET SOMEONE READ N EXPLAINT it to you
ZARA 12 years ago

THANKS KOFI; NOW LETS GO BACK TO ASK OURSELVES WHICH PARTY MADE US TO LOSE THE FIRST CHANCE? AND SEE WHICH PARTXY CAN MAKE US LOOSE THE SECOND CHANCE? THE GOAT DOES;NT GIVE BIRTH TO A LION

THANKS KOFI; NOW LETS GO BACK TO ASK OURSELVES WHICH PARTY MADE US TO LOSE THE FIRST CHANCE? AND SEE WHICH PARTXY CAN MAKE US LOOSE THE SECOND CHANCE? THE GOAT DOES;NT GIVE BIRTH TO A LION
IVY 12 years ago

THE BETTER WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS SO CALL DANQUAH OR UP TRADITION MADE OUR FIRST HOME TO GO TO GOTTERS AND IT WILL MAKE OUR SECOND HOME TOO TO WASTE IF CARE IS NOT TAKING

THE BETTER WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS SO CALL DANQUAH OR UP TRADITION MADE OUR FIRST HOME TO GO TO GOTTERS AND IT WILL MAKE OUR SECOND HOME TOO TO WASTE IF CARE IS NOT TAKING
JUMMY 12 years ago

Educated young people we did not have . But worse we had a tribal grouping called the NLM or ma te me ho who felt it was their " divine right to rule" . So they did everything criminal to stop Ghana's progress. Since then the ...
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Educated young people we did not have . But worse we had a tribal grouping called the NLM or ma te me ho who felt it was their " divine right to rule" . So they did everything criminal to stop Ghana's progress. Since then they have tasted power but could do fuck all . The problem has been they are negative. It is our second chance but will the se negative people allow us to move forward?
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NEMESIS, UK 12 years ago

When the XENOPHOBIC GHANAIANS imposed their EVIL whopping $300,000 policy 'TARGETED MAINLY' at your fellow ECOWAS citizens Nigerians, before they could do any petty trading in Ghana, you did not see it as EVIL AND DRACONIAN.
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When the XENOPHOBIC GHANAIANS imposed their EVIL whopping $300,000 policy 'TARGETED MAINLY' at your fellow ECOWAS citizens Nigerians, before they could do any petty trading in Ghana, you did not see it as EVIL AND DRACONIAN.

Now that Britain imposed their £3000 immigration policy, you XENOPHOBIC GHANAIANS are now crying foul. What do you expect? RED CARPET in London?

What moral justification have you Ghanaians got to criticize Britain for her £3000 Immigration rule, when you HATEFUL, WICKED AND XENOPHOBIC Ghanains, with your EVIL BUSIA ACO ORDER and your ALL DIE BE DIE mentalities are 'WORST' than any country in mama Africa, when it comes to the issue of IMMIGRATION AND XENOPHOBIC.

Ghanaians should first of all remove the log in their BLACK STAR EYEs, before pointing their DIRTY FINGERS at the peck in the eyes of Britain.

Now you are talking about Ghana second chance, after 'DISCRIMINATING AGAINST YOUR FELLOW AFRICANS WITH YOUR EVIL BUSIA ACO'... ( which is first in the history of mama Africa, where Africans were labelled 'ALIENS' on the soil of Africa). The EVIL Busia action was the beginning of the end of Ghana. To get a second chance, Ghana MUST compensate all the victims of the EVIL BUSIA ACO, before Ghana can ever dream of any second chance. Mark my words.

Sarkodie 12 years ago

The problem we Chanaians have is not the party that wins elections and is given the madate to rule the country. The problems stem from all fabrics of life in the country except the peasant farmers and the poor. But for these ...
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The problem we Chanaians have is not the party that wins elections and is given the madate to rule the country. The problems stem from all fabrics of life in the country except the peasant farmers and the poor. But for these people - excuse me Kofi - all Ghanaians are corrupt. Corruption is from the root of our administrations to the presidents of the country. You had been the head of the UNO and if you had been as corrupt as Ghanain leaders - past and present- could you have maintianed the dignity you possess at present? Our leaders and the government should learn to dispense the wealth of the country intelligently so that the common people could also benefit from the national cake. Mr. Chairman, please stop beating about the bush and tell African leaders about their corruption - stealing from the countries they rule whilst the masses suffer. Mr Chairman - may God forbid - if you happen to be in Ghana and you get sick, do you think you will get the medical care that any humn being deserve? All our leaders rush to abroad for medical treatment but they refuse to revitalize the deplorable conditions in our medical facilities. Look at our school system. If it is that good why do our leaders send their wards abroad to study? When Mahama travels outside Accra to his town in the North, does he drink the water that the natives drink? Instead of our leaders buying jets and big expensive cars with our money could they have used part of monies to develop the infrastructures in the country for such poor peasants to benefit? Please be bold and tell them and stop running around the truth. There wouldn't be any second chance if we don't change our corrupted behavior.
PRINCE KWASI ADADE 12 years ago

Ghanaians remember the regime which stripped people of their properties, destroyed families and killed in the name of corruption eradication. Today, they have been found out by EOCO and the Sole Commissioner to have deliberat ...
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Ghanaians remember the regime which stripped people of their properties, destroyed families and killed in the name of corruption eradication. Today, they have been found out by EOCO and the Sole Commissioner to have deliberately connived to steal millions from the State. The Supreme Court has confirmed the stealing, labelling it as an alliance to create, loot and share.

Rather than deal decisively with such gargantuan and mind boggling impunity and corruption, the President chooses to join his communication foot-soldier chorus.
Akonoba 12 years ago

Mr Kofi Annan after singing the same song of the Ghanaian opposition terrorists at the time to undermine Kwame Nkrumah at every turn, are you now quoting the man or what?

Belated sanctimonious sermons will not help recover ...
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Mr Kofi Annan after singing the same song of the Ghanaian opposition terrorists at the time to undermine Kwame Nkrumah at every turn, are you now quoting the man or what?

Belated sanctimonious sermons will not help recover the golden opportunities that those of you who made it almost impossible for Kwame Nkrumah to further raise the profile of Ghana and the entire Black race of Africans to the commanding position that we deserve in world affairs.

Our historical enemies may have as a result, made you the Secretary General of the UN by kicking out another more nationalist African but someday, someday when the real history of Africa is written, the chapter about you will certainly not be something to smile about.
Nana Oben 12 years ago

Some of us just write/talk without engaging our brains to analyze our thoughts. Mr. Kofi Annan was probably NOT EVEN 20 years old in 1957. How could he possibly have influenced Ghana's politics at that time? Yes in spite Kwam ...
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Some of us just write/talk without engaging our brains to analyze our thoughts. Mr. Kofi Annan was probably NOT EVEN 20 years old in 1957. How could he possibly have influenced Ghana's politics at that time? Yes in spite Kwame Nkrumah's "failures" (to you) at that time Kofi Annan WAS STILL ELECTED BY THE WHOLE UN TO BE ITS HEAD. DO NOT MINIMIZE HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS BECAUSE HE'S NOT YOUR TRIBESMAN!!
ZARA 12 years ago

LETS NOW GO BACK TO SEE WHICH PARTY WAS INCHARGED OF OUR FIRST HOPE FAILER AND NOW COME BACK TO CHECK WHERE IS THE TRACE OF CONNECTION OF THAT PARTY TODAY; THE CAT WILL NEVER GIVE BIRTH TO A DOG

LETS NOW GO BACK TO SEE WHICH PARTY WAS INCHARGED OF OUR FIRST HOPE FAILER AND NOW COME BACK TO CHECK WHERE IS THE TRACE OF CONNECTION OF THAT PARTY TODAY; THE CAT WILL NEVER GIVE BIRTH TO A DOG
IVY 12 years ago

THESE SAME NAMES MADE US TO LOOSE OUR FIRST HOME AND THESE SAME NAME WILL MAKE US TO LOOSE OUR SECOND HOME IF WE DO NOT STAND STRONG AGAINST THEM: THE SMALL LION SHALL GROW TO HUNT THE SAME WAY THE PARENTS USE TO DO:;

THESE SAME NAMES MADE US TO LOOSE OUR FIRST HOME AND THESE SAME NAME WILL MAKE US TO LOOSE OUR SECOND HOME IF WE DO NOT STAND STRONG AGAINST THEM: THE SMALL LION SHALL GROW TO HUNT THE SAME WAY THE PARENTS USE TO DO:;
JUMMY 12 years ago

IT IS TIME WE BOYCOTT SUCH PARTIES NEVER TO RULE GHANA

IT IS TIME WE BOYCOTT SUCH PARTIES NEVER TO RULE GHANA
NANA-O 12 years ago

Indian connection: BURNT CATS? MORE TO COME, IF......

Indian connection: BURNT CATS? MORE TO COME, IF......
JUMMY 12 years ago

IF WE ARE INTELLIGENT ENOUGH THEN LETS SAY NO THAT PARTICULAR PARTY THIS TIME: ADOG WILL ALWAYS GIVE BIRTH TO A DOG TO HUNT

IF WE ARE INTELLIGENT ENOUGH THEN LETS SAY NO THAT PARTICULAR PARTY THIS TIME: ADOG WILL ALWAYS GIVE BIRTH TO A DOG TO HUNT
JUMMY 12 years ago

LETS LEARN NOW FROM OUR PASSED MISTAKES

LETS LEARN NOW FROM OUR PASSED MISTAKES

Hot Hot 12 years ago

This Ashanti's and Akyem people andermind Kwame Nkrumah to succeed in making Ghana one of the most outstanding countries in the world. They are still undermining any leader that is not Ashanti or Akyem, What sort of unciviliz ...
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This Ashanti's and Akyem people andermind Kwame Nkrumah to succeed in making Ghana one of the most outstanding countries in the world. They are still undermining any leader that is not Ashanti or Akyem, What sort of uncivilized unpatriotic people these people are? Enemis of Ghana progress are the Ashanti's and Akyem people and sooner or later, they will have no place in the governing of the nation if care is not taken period.
danny 12 years ago

Such bitterness destroys the soul.Move on!

Such bitterness destroys the soul.Move on!
michael 12 years ago

Very inspiring. no doubt you were ledto the world in the quest for global peace.. i think Ghanaians should be blessed to have you. This piece isnt about Party A or Party B.. It's about moving Ghana forward.. If you really car ...
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Very inspiring. no doubt you were ledto the world in the quest for global peace.. i think Ghanaians should be blessed to have you. This piece isnt about Party A or Party B.. It's about moving Ghana forward.. If you really care about Ghana, your positive ego will see the wisdom in this. Weldone..God richly bless you for sharing your thoughts...Kofi Annan.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 12 years ago

Michael, I agree with you. Indeed, Kofi Annan has a way of crafting words or putting them together beautifully. It's a message of hope with caution and I hope Ghanaians, especially the politicians are listening.

Ghana may ...
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Michael, I agree with you. Indeed, Kofi Annan has a way of crafting words or putting them together beautifully. It's a message of hope with caution and I hope Ghanaians, especially the politicians are listening.

Ghana may have a second chance at this moment but I am not sure if the youth of today's second chance can be as that optimistic as in his days. I may be wrong.
Omanhene (U$A) 12 years ago

Diplomat and Statesman Kofi Annan has a great deal of wisdom and foresight as compared to several of our greedy and clueless leaders. If politicians will heed to his advice, it will go a long way to help Ghana's development a ...
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Diplomat and Statesman Kofi Annan has a great deal of wisdom and foresight as compared to several of our greedy and clueless leaders. If politicians will heed to his advice, it will go a long way to help Ghana's development and stability.

An American business executive once said: "...give me good or bad news, because I can plan with that outcome, but in a situation of uncertainty, I will be at a loss since I can't plan."

With the two political titans duking it out at the Supreme Court in Ghana for Political Power, so many BAD things can happen since nobody out there can predict what the verdict will be.

The NDC MUST be feared right now because I suppose they're LOOTING the country blind out of fear that they may lose the court case and if that happens, then they've some cash and property stashed away to live on.
On the other hand, what could the NPP be planning on or stashing away in the event they lose the court case?

Well, NOT MUCH for the NPP except to go home in extreme sadness, deadly bitterness, lick their wounds and to lace their boots for 2016. So, those to FEAR now are the NDC politicians—who are in key government positions. Therefore, DEAR SUPREME COURT JUDGES, PLEASE HURRY UP WITH THIS CASE TO AVOID SEVERE FINANCIAL BLEEDING OF MOTHER GHANA. So, a second chance for Ghana indeed, Kofi!!
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kwame no 1 12 years ago

Full of idiots in Ghana 21 years P/NDC in power without progress but Ghanians still vote for them POOR PEOPLE SO SAD A LACK OF EDUCATION

Full of idiots in Ghana 21 years P/NDC in power without progress but Ghanians still vote for them POOR PEOPLE SO SAD A LACK OF EDUCATION
Counsellor 12 years ago

Ghanaians can vote for any party they want irrespective of your wishes. You do not call the shots! If Ghanaians want to vote for NDC then that should be it.

Ghanaians can vote for any party they want irrespective of your wishes. You do not call the shots! If Ghanaians want to vote for NDC then that should be it.
IVY 12 years ago

THE DID IT BEFORE AND WILL DO IT AGAIN

THE DID IT BEFORE AND WILL DO IT AGAIN
Bonsu 12 years ago

YOU MAY BE WRONG, THIS IS WHY THE SC NEED TO RULE ON THE FACTS - WERE MISTAKES CORRECTED ADEQUATELY TO DETERMINE THE PEOPLES CHOICE????

THAT IS WHAT THE SC IS FAIRLY EXPECTED TO DETERMINE UNDER THE CONSTITUTION.

YOU MAY BE WRONG, THIS IS WHY THE SC NEED TO RULE ON THE FACTS - WERE MISTAKES CORRECTED ADEQUATELY TO DETERMINE THE PEOPLES CHOICE????

THAT IS WHAT THE SC IS FAIRLY EXPECTED TO DETERMINE UNDER THE CONSTITUTION.
Ken Ntiamoa 12 years ago

"An American business executive once said: "...give me good or bad news, because I can plan with that outcome, but in a situation of uncertainty, I will be at a loss since I can't plan.""
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"An American business executive once said: "...give me good or bad news, because I can plan with that outcome, but in a situation of uncertainty, I will be at a loss since I can't plan.""
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Mr Omanhene, please tell your American business executive that he is completely wrong. In fact, businesses and individuals need to plan precisely because life is uncertain. If everything was so certain, thene there would be no need for planning. You would be merely following the dictates of a given set of events and that is not planning. Planning is where and when you identify your resources, your limitations, the uncertainties you face, a set of probable events and their possible outcomes and map out your direction and actions prior to the occurrence of those uncertainties.

ie if A happens, I will do a, b c in that order, and if B happens I will do 1.2. 3.

There is never a perfect set of events under which a person or company can plan. If you wanted for good news or bad news before you plan, you could wait for ever. And look, good news today is not necessarily good news tomorrow.

Ken

yaw 12 years ago

Annan your wrong cpp and ndc have destroyed ghana

Annan your wrong cpp and ndc have destroyed ghana
osei yaw - london 12 years ago

The Ghana Electorate has given Ghana President Mahama by their votes

- the Interpretation of the said Constitution to cure whatever evil, does not include matters such as valid or spoilt voting papers; therefore

- the S ...
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The Ghana Electorate has given Ghana President Mahama by their votes

- the Interpretation of the said Constitution to cure whatever evil, does not include matters such as valid or spoilt voting papers; therefore

- the Supreme Court cannot say that the Ghana Electorate did not exist; nor say that NPP's a bit of an idiot Akyem Akufo Ado had authority to look into valid or spoilt 'purple or pink' voting papers

- there is no unknown; and Kofi Annan shouldn't have sat on the fence

- for the fulfilment of Ghana's democracy, this Election palaver with the Judges is humbug; NPP Akyem Akufo Ado lost; this is the say so of the EC Afari-Gyan; it is legally final that binds Ghana including the Supreme Court

Osei Wusu-Khanin / osei yaw - london
Love GH 12 years ago

Mr Secretary General of the UN, with all your knowledge and influence, you have been a failure to your nation as Ghana has never lacked the natural resources you seem to believe should empower us to richness. Ghana's issues h ...
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Mr Secretary General of the UN, with all your knowledge and influence, you have been a failure to your nation as Ghana has never lacked the natural resources you seem to believe should empower us to richness. Ghana's issues has never involved lack of natural resources or education but rather mismanagement by leaders and through civil leaders to inspire the youth to be loyal, and creative innovators to our gifted nation. Your time was indeed full of optimistic youth who were inspired by great leaders like Mr. Nkrumah that you speak of. My question to you is can you speak of one leader today who can touch the youth of today? And please don't exclude yourself because with all the knowledge you posses, you speak to the wrong crowd. You need to educate your people about the power they posses in exercising their civil rights. Ghana needs a through civil revolution that will teach leaders and youth loyalty to their nation. Every youth of today including myself see no hope in our nation and we truly believe the only way to seek wealth is to leave a country that we love so much. All because our leaders have failed us and continue to fail.
Sien 12 years ago

Hmmm, that was a great speech. When Ghana develop and use all it resources, it can keep all its intelligentsia at home and improve on its development but politicians and other business leaders continue to sow the seed of disc ...
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Hmmm, that was a great speech. When Ghana develop and use all it resources, it can keep all its intelligentsia at home and improve on its development but politicians and other business leaders continue to sow the seed of discontent amongst various tribes in Ghana. I want Ghana to prosper irrespective of who is at the helm of affairs but that leader has to treat all Ghanaians equally basing all political appointments on knowledge, skills and experience and not whether you are an Ewe, Akan, Ga, Fanti, Dagomba or Frafra. When you put an unqualified person in the wrong position, you're only hurting Ghana as that person won't be able to dispense their duties properly, for they do not know what those duties are to begin with. That person's main concern will be to fill all the positions under him/her with his/her people who may be incapable of carrying out such duties and therefore unable to provide their boss with the requisite information to make proper decision implementation in that particular sector. If all our political parties put mother Ghana first before tribalism, party membership and regional associations, Ghana will move forward, ask the Tanzanians, they'll tell you it works
NANA-O 12 years ago

INDIAN CONNECTION WITH BURNT CATS? MORE TO COME IF........

INDIAN CONNECTION WITH BURNT CATS? MORE TO COME IF........
AbasZ 12 years ago

"Nkwaseafo ako gu London". Fools in London. This guy doesnt know what is verb and what is noun.

"Nkwaseafo ako gu London". Fools in London. This guy doesnt know what is verb and what is noun.
Omanba Pa London-Islington 12 years ago

Everyone knows where so called Kola belongs to. So , by taking an advantage to insult all Ghanaians living in UK means that you are also typically fool. Think twice before you write your comment. Okay?

Everyone knows where so called Kola belongs to. So , by taking an advantage to insult all Ghanaians living in UK means that you are also typically fool. Think twice before you write your comment. Okay?
Egya Blay 12 years ago

Omanba Pa, I don't think you should have wasted your time on AbazS. His comment(s) which I have followed religiously gives you more than enough information about him. I understand some people particularly like AbasZ whose le ...
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Omanba Pa, I don't think you should have wasted your time on AbazS. His comment(s) which I have followed religiously gives you more than enough information about him. I understand some people particularly like AbasZ whose level of exposure will always tske the few for the lot. Instead of learning from the sense the child of Kwame Nkrumah's (Kofi Annan) is sharing, he used deplorable languages towards Ghanaians living in London an attitude typical of the uneducated (i.e not just someone who just went through formal education but with manners).
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

GHANA'S early hopes were dashed by exclusionary politics, poor economic management and corruption, which created and perpetuated political instability.
ARE WE GOING TO LEARN FROM OUR MISTAKES AND FIX THEM OR ARE WE GOING TO ...
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GHANA'S early hopes were dashed by exclusionary politics, poor economic management and corruption, which created and perpetuated political instability.
ARE WE GOING TO LEARN FROM OUR MISTAKES AND FIX THEM OR ARE WE GOING TO BLINDLY LOOK AWAY N CONTINUE TO WALLOW IN MEDIOCRITY?
JUMMY 12 years ago

WHO KILLED GHANA FIRST HOPE? UP/NPP AND THE SAME PARTY WILL KILL OUR SECOND HOME

WHO KILLED GHANA FIRST HOPE? UP/NPP AND THE SAME PARTY WILL KILL OUR SECOND HOME
Stevose 12 years ago

This message is rather destined to the ndc. It must be underlined that the NPP never said they would not accept their defeat.Who said they would never give up power should the court over-turn the EC results?
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This message is rather destined to the ndc. It must be underlined that the NPP never said they would not accept their defeat.Who said they would never give up power should the court over-turn the EC results?
Kofi Annan is worried about the continuous intimidations from the NDC camp and fear there would be troubles leading to a possible civil war should the NPP be declared the winner. He's to all Ghanaians a father and it would be irresponsible on his part if he does not give a clear signal to those who are not ready to succumb to the verdict of the SC.The NPP has nothing to lose and the heat is rather on the opposqite camp.....
It's my fervent hope that fairplay should reign when the verdict is pronounced.
GOD SAVE GHANA !
KOKI 12 years ago

Zoobie-Zoobie, you think Kofi Annan does not know some folks will never agree with him? Yet did you come across such negative words as "fools" in what you read in his article to describe his opponents?

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Zoobie-Zoobie, you think Kofi Annan does not know some folks will never agree with him? Yet did you come across such negative words as "fools" in what you read in his article to describe his opponents?

You laud his ideals but stand opposed to his diplomacy! What a shame!
Ohenenana 12 years ago

KOKI, Zoobie-Zoobie's are the reason why I say the medium and the setting is wrong for such an important and wise insight. Instead of ignorant polarizing figures being given platforms to talk about the state of affairs they a ...
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KOKI, Zoobie-Zoobie's are the reason why I say the medium and the setting is wrong for such an important and wise insight. Instead of ignorant polarizing figures being given platforms to talk about the state of affairs they are clueless about, Kofi Annan should be all over the place drawing people's attention towards our potential as a nation.
IDRIS PACAS alias Pink Sheet 12 years ago

Politics has divided Ghana totally with the major opposition parties always doing everything possible to make life difficult for ordinary Ghanaians. Members of the ruling parties also always embark on looting spree and then r ...
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Politics has divided Ghana totally with the major opposition parties always doing everything possible to make life difficult for ordinary Ghanaians. Members of the ruling parties also always embark on looting spree and then re-investing all such stolen monies in the West. The winner of the last election was already declared in Dec 2012, the SC will only confirm that.
Counsellor 12 years ago

Well said!

Well said!
Kwasi Asante, Providence,RI USA 12 years ago

Well said Busumru!
The future of Ghana is really shaky one must admit.
This is a country that corruption is the blood stream of every aspect of government institution. Overwhelmingly, I can state boldly that over 90% of tr ...
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Well said Busumru!
The future of Ghana is really shaky one must admit.
This is a country that corruption is the blood stream of every aspect of government institution. Overwhelmingly, I can state boldly that over 90% of transaction done in government institutions in Ghana is corrupted. Almost everything done in Ghana requires "greasing" somebody's palm.
From the President's office, Ministers,Police department, to Judiciary is all corruption everywhere. Honestly, Ghana seem doomed.
The politics of Ghana is "chop, chop". The individual Ghanaian in Ghana looks to "kalabule" each day to survive.

We can only hope, Busumru, we can only hope.
OBSERVER 12 years ago

I could not agree with u more. Very well said. Even the president himself is currrrrrrrrrrrrrrropt!

I could not agree with u more. Very well said. Even the president himself is currrrrrrrrrrrrrrropt!
NANA-O 12 years ago

INDIAN CONNECTION WITN BURNT CATS? MORE TO COME IF.........

INDIAN CONNECTION WITN BURNT CATS? MORE TO COME IF.........
Nicholas J Bedzo 12 years ago

kofi,your idiology sounds well in our
ears,we should have left Kwame Nkrumah
to finish his works as a founder of the Nation,but Kotoka a greedy person
derailed his plans,what he was hoping
for was sharted given to Dogs.Ko ...
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kofi,your idiology sounds well in our
ears,we should have left Kwame Nkrumah
to finish his works as a founder of the Nation,but Kotoka a greedy person
derailed his plans,what he was hoping
for was sharted given to Dogs.Kotoka was a round peg in a square hole.Now
we are hoping God will come to our aid
to direct the plans Nkrumah laid down.
Without God nothing we can do
Nicholas J Bedzo 12 years ago

Kofi,too late to lay your cards now,
you were here somany things happening
as a diplomat you said nothing,you keep mute,what urge you to say all this,however we thank you so much for
thoughts.

Kofi,too late to lay your cards now,
you were here somany things happening
as a diplomat you said nothing,you keep mute,what urge you to say all this,however we thank you so much for
thoughts.
naa so i see am 12 years ago

Annan dinned with the UN, NATO, CIA, Britain, and US who overthrew the legitimate Nkrumah-led CPP government which was the strongest economy in sub sahara Africa, after South Africa. That is when our problems started. He fail ...
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Annan dinned with the UN, NATO, CIA, Britain, and US who overthrew the legitimate Nkrumah-led CPP government which was the strongest economy in sub sahara Africa, after South Africa. That is when our problems started. He failed to use his position of UN Sec Gen to fight against the same structures which overthrew, Nkrumah, killed Thomas Sankara, killed Patrice Lumumba. Gadafi is dead, Gbagbo at the Hague. Why is he silent on these issues. This is where our development rests
SAM BIBIBA 12 years ago

NPP MUST BE BAND. REJECT BUSIA DANKWA EVIL PLAN THE ONLY WAY TO MOVE FORWARD

NPP MUST BE BAND. REJECT BUSIA DANKWA EVIL PLAN THE ONLY WAY TO MOVE FORWARD
DARK DAYS IN GHANA 12 years ago

DARK DAYS IN GHANA was a prophesy, not a curse.We can remove the curse by changing our attitude.
There is too much corruption in our system. People think the more corrupt one is the smarter one is.A Ghanaian has to take adv ...
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DARK DAYS IN GHANA was a prophesy, not a curse.We can remove the curse by changing our attitude.
There is too much corruption in our system. People think the more corrupt one is the smarter one is.A Ghanaian has to take advantage of every job opportunity to enrich themselves otherwise one is seen as a fool. Whoever does the right thing by the book is rather seen as the fool. One has to be a "Woyome" to be considered a hero.

Kofi Annan should join the only political party in the country with the knowledge, the conviction, the love, and the plan, to develop Ghana, and that is the Convention People's Party.Samia is good, but Kofi Annan will be a force that all will listen to. He can put the country back on the right tracks again. We may have to go back to one party rule to do that though.All on board then we can all move forward. Forward Ever!
Ekow Mmbrayeab 12 years ago

Could the former secretary general of the UN become the president of our dear Ghana in the future. to may be show some leadership and differences in ruling a country like Ghana. most of the leaders in Ghana's politics did sc ...
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Could the former secretary general of the UN become the president of our dear Ghana in the future. to may be show some leadership and differences in ruling a country like Ghana. most of the leaders in Ghana's politics did schooled in either the uk or the united states, seen how the system works and how they get things done for all. why can't they emulate.
USMAN 12 years ago

Our useless university education has made us useless.

Our useless university education has made us useless.
POP UP 12 years ago

Good Article

Good Article
D/Sgt. Nuamah 12 years ago

I ma pretty sure you have never entered a university lecture theatre in Ghana!. That is the only reason you will call a Ghanian University Education useless.

I think I will be right to call you a one out of all Ghanaian us ...
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I ma pretty sure you have never entered a university lecture theatre in Ghana!. That is the only reason you will call a Ghanian University Education useless.

I think I will be right to call you a one out of all Ghanaian useless individual!
SUNDIATA KEITA 12 years ago

Kofi, save your breath. the mould is already broken, defiled and raped by succesive governments. the only way out is to see it go rotten right down to the core, when all else has failed then, maybe, only maybe, will ghanaians ...
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Kofi, save your breath. the mould is already broken, defiled and raped by succesive governments. the only way out is to see it go rotten right down to the core, when all else has failed then, maybe, only maybe, will ghanaians start thinking of putting their country first.
Kojo T 12 years ago

A commodities boom, abundant foreign currency reserves, a democratically elected government and a new generation of educated young people endowed with huge potential. Sounds familiar? I am actually describing the Ghana of 195 ...
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A commodities boom, abundant foreign currency reserves, a democratically elected government and a new generation of educated young people endowed with huge potential. Sounds familiar? I am actually describing the Ghana of 1957.

Educated young people we did not have . But worse we had a tribal grouping called the NLM or ma te me ho who felt it was their " divine right to rule" . So they did everything criminal to stop Ghana's progress. Since then they have tasted power but could do fuck all . The problem has been they are negative. It is our second chance but will the se negative people allow us to move forward?
OZA 12 years ago

As hopeless as Ghana looks, no body but all of us can pick it up and repair it. Do your part and I will do mine. Maybe with God's grace, we can get somewhere. Thanks Kofi Annan for the wise talk.

As hopeless as Ghana looks, no body but all of us can pick it up and repair it. Do your part and I will do mine. Maybe with God's grace, we can get somewhere. Thanks Kofi Annan for the wise talk.
KWAME 12 years ago

how can you make any progress with this much corruption? Until we fiercely put a stop to the corruption, how do we move fwd? Without the opposition and some key people pointing out mind buggling corruption, the states coffe ...
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how can you make any progress with this much corruption? Until we fiercely put a stop to the corruption, how do we move fwd? Without the opposition and some key people pointing out mind buggling corruption, the states coffers will be dry by now. These people do not have the regular citizen at hand, and needs to be checked and punished severely. Especially right now that we have the opportunity to progress...one thing for sure, the president is clueless. I believe he knows that
nana opoku acheampong 12 years ago

The management of ghanaweb owes a responsibility to itself and its readers to take steps to lift the standard of debate on its platform so that it becomes a source of respectable interaction where people seeking knowledge wi ...
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The management of ghanaweb owes a responsibility to itself and its readers to take steps to lift the standard of debate on its platform so that it becomes a source of respectable interaction where people seeking knowledge will have their needs met.
It is a responsibility that it must not shirk.
MENSAH 12 years ago

YOU ARE RIGHT.

YOU ARE RIGHT.
Dean 12 years ago

Indeed, all is not lost yet, Busumbru, you have indeed shown your class, all those who have ears hear him.

Indeed, all is not lost yet, Busumbru, you have indeed shown your class, all those who have ears hear him.
Kweku Boateng 12 years ago

Just go to www.guardian.co.uk and read the debates, civil and suggestions to make the UK great and better. You're right, Ghanaweb management must act by requesting all to register and delete the insults and tribal based comme ...
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Just go to www.guardian.co.uk and read the debates, civil and suggestions to make the UK great and better. You're right, Ghanaweb management must act by requesting all to register and delete the insults and tribal based comments. We must dare to invent our future with some sense of respect and innovation. We must plan and plan and implement as a nation. We must train our political leaders to think and act in the interest of Ghana.
The ICC must keep an eye on Ghana, particularly the leaders of the NDC/NPP and their supporters. Thank Kofi Annan.
Anna 12 years ago

thanks Kweku Boateng

thanks Kweku Boateng
Me 12 years ago

He would never condemn P/NDC coup and 24 years of bloody tribal and propaganda politics.

He would never condemn P/NDC coup and 24 years of bloody tribal and propaganda politics.
jb 12 years ago

Kofi Annan should be critical of large scale corruption and the other obvious trends (lawlessness) that is moving Ghana towards a failed state.

Kofi Annan should be critical of large scale corruption and the other obvious trends (lawlessness) that is moving Ghana towards a failed state.
KOFI 12 years ago

I agree with you! How come this man has never made comments on the killing of judges by a member of the PNDC and the way the government handled it?

I agree with you! How come this man has never made comments on the killing of judges by a member of the PNDC and the way the government handled it?
Kick Arse 12 years ago

Go kiss your mother's arsehole.

Stupid fool!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go kiss your mother's arsehole.

Stupid fool!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kick Arse 12 years ago

The problem of Ghana is that it has so many stupid young people like you who are so confused.

You have nothing intelligent to contribute and only engage in idiotic things.

Get a brain, you twerp!!!!!

The problem of Ghana is that it has so many stupid young people like you who are so confused.

You have nothing intelligent to contribute and only engage in idiotic things.

Get a brain, you twerp!!!!!
Me 12 years ago

What's your problem? Toilet Carrier's Son!You guys make Ghana Stink!!

What's your problem? Toilet Carrier's Son!You guys make Ghana Stink!!
KOFI 12 years ago

Kojo T,
Your article rewrites Ghana's history and you are also rewriting what Kofi Annan said. He said:
"Our early hopes were dashed by exclusionary politics, poor economic management and corruption, which created and per ...
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Kojo T,
Your article rewrites Ghana's history and you are also rewriting what Kofi Annan said. He said:
"Our early hopes were dashed by exclusionary politics, poor economic management and corruption, which created and perpetuated political instability." Who was responible for this exclusionary politics and economic mismanagement?

As far as "ma te me ho" is concerned, I do not see why people should make a big deal about it today. At the dawn of independence, different people wanted different things. Some people did not want a unitary state. They wanted to go their own way. It is the democratic right of any people to say what they want for themselves. There is nothing wrong for me to say I do not want to live in the same house with you. All groups of people voted for what they wanted. That was democracy. The people of today's Volta Region voted to be with Ghana instead of uniting with the people of Togo. Does that mean the people in Togo should hate then for doing that?
Kojo T 12 years ago

Well they took to violence. Thy oppose ANYTHING. I used " resistance" instead of opposition. The two do not mean the same. Just look at today when you can sonsor Amina to hi jack Yutong buses and then go ahead to burn markets ...
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Well they took to violence. Thy oppose ANYTHING. I used " resistance" instead of opposition. The two do not mean the same. Just look at today when you can sonsor Amina to hi jack Yutong buses and then go ahead to burn markets and businesses . That is what a resistance movement doess. An apposition comes up with viable ALTERNATives. It becomes a discourse. By the way there was NO exclusio rather it was all inclusive , straight from the grassroots. SABOTAGE was not allowed
Yagz 12 years ago

Kofi despite these abundance why you the youth of those days cud not be technological productive? I mean the educated ones who became headmen and leaders.

Kofi despite these abundance why you the youth of those days cud not be technological productive? I mean the educated ones who became headmen and leaders.
Kick Arse 12 years ago

Now listen to another stupid fuckk. Shut up your filthy mouth.

Kwaseato!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now listen to another stupid fuckk. Shut up your filthy mouth.

Kwaseato!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BALL ROLLING 12 years ago

NICE PIECE FROM A WISE MAN.

NICE PIECE FROM A WISE MAN.
Osofonana 12 years ago

Wise man

Wise man
Desmond Ayim-Aboagye 12 years ago

This piece of writing should be printed out and be served to these following persons: President Mahama, Nana Akuffo Addo, Asiedu Nketiah, and Sir John of the NPP party, that is, my own party.

This piece of writing should be printed out and be served to these following persons: President Mahama, Nana Akuffo Addo, Asiedu Nketiah, and Sir John of the NPP party, that is, my own party.
"SUULIA" 12 years ago

And those who incite war go free ? You must be living in Togo.

And those who incite war go free ? You must be living in Togo.
kululu 12 years ago

Would he be prepared to listen to or relinquish it to any human in case? Remember 'To Whom' in the 80's and the gye nyames. We need an intersection that is greater than ordinary prayers. presidential powers and pay should be ...
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Would he be prepared to listen to or relinquish it to any human in case? Remember 'To Whom' in the 80's and the gye nyames. We need an intersection that is greater than ordinary prayers. presidential powers and pay should be cut to make that position unattractive, so that people don't die for it.
Rawlings, JJ 12 years ago

Desmond, this man is promoting Nkrumah's agenda and he is not the only person with such hopes for Ghana. Busia, Dankwah and others had high hopes for Ghana

Desmond, this man is promoting Nkrumah's agenda and he is not the only person with such hopes for Ghana. Busia, Dankwah and others had high hopes for Ghana
WEAR 12 years ago

Do you know Danquah, Busia, Obetsebi Lamptey and co, were all against Ghana´s development, They opposed for the independence be granted to Ghana, they told America not to help us build the Akosombo Dam, they opposed the fund ...
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Do you know Danquah, Busia, Obetsebi Lamptey and co, were all against Ghana´s development, They opposed for the independence be granted to Ghana, they told America not to help us build the Akosombo Dam, they opposed the funding of Ghana Airways, Black star line, Tema motoway, and many infrastructures Nkrumah wanted to establish in Ghana, do you think those terrorist you just mentioned had any hopes for Ghana, you´re just dreaming.
kwame aloga 12 years ago

ignorance at on display

ignorance at on display
kofi 12 years ago

great man with vision history will remember you

great man with vision history will remember you
kofi 12 years ago

thank you very much

thank you very much
nhyira 12 years ago

ghana da wo ase

ghana da wo ase
\Canadasheabutter(GhanaUpper W\est Re 12 years ago

WE ARE WAITING WHEN SHALL YOU BE RUNNING FOR THE PRESIDENCYB OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA WITH MR LAMISI AMIDU AS YOUR VICE ,

WE ARE READY TO PUT OUR MARKETING SKILLS FREE OF CHARGE

GHANA BY ALLAH GRACE SHALL LEAD & B ...
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WE ARE WAITING WHEN SHALL YOU BE RUNNING FOR THE PRESIDENCYB OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA WITH MR LAMISI AMIDU AS YOUR VICE ,

WE ARE READY TO PUT OUR MARKETING SKILLS FREE OF CHARGE

GHANA BY ALLAH GRACE SHALL LEAD & BE TRUIMPH .

canadasheabutter@look.ca
Musah Abdul-Basit- India 12 years ago

Great mind,wonderful piece out there i hope our politicians are all ears.

Great mind,wonderful piece out there i hope our politicians are all ears.
Adjei J. 12 years ago

You are still wise. To be frank some of the Ghanaians are not wise but they don't know. that is sad issue. In advance country before and after elections no-one insults each other. In ghana people provoke other who lost. As yo ...
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You are still wise. To be frank some of the Ghanaians are not wise but they don't know. that is sad issue. In advance country before and after elections no-one insults each other. In ghana people provoke other who lost. As you said it does not matter of who loses or who wins, the progress of the country which matters. people we are going backwards instead of forward. I remember, i did not want Hyndai when my emploer wanted to purchase, but now hyndai is everywhere. Let us advance. i have been to canada and America, during elections no one talks to each other not even your own son but votes and leave. Ghana tooo much noise. Let us advance and go ahead.
JK 12 years ago

I hope the PEACE COUNCIL AND MR BOMBADE take a cue from this piece of writeup....

I hope the PEACE COUNCIL AND MR BOMBADE take a cue from this piece of writeup....
MENSAH 12 years ago

MR.KOFI ANNAN MADE A POWERFUL STATEMENT:
"WE MUST MAKE MOST OUT OF OUR SECOND CHANCE,FOR WE DO NOT KNOW WHETHER THERE WOULD BE A THIRD".
THE WISE AND DISCERNING WILL NEVER TAKE THIS STATEMENT TRIVIAL,CHEAP,NOT IMPORTANT.
W ...
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MR.KOFI ANNAN MADE A POWERFUL STATEMENT:
"WE MUST MAKE MOST OUT OF OUR SECOND CHANCE,FOR WE DO NOT KNOW WHETHER THERE WOULD BE A THIRD".
THE WISE AND DISCERNING WILL NEVER TAKE THIS STATEMENT TRIVIAL,CHEAP,NOT IMPORTANT.
WE DO NOT HAVE ANY OTHER CHANCE THAN WHAT WE HAD AND BLEW IT IN 1957,AND THE ERA WE ARE IN NOW.
WE MUST GIVE THE MORE ERNEST HEED TO THE MESSAGE OUR DEAR FATHER/BROTHER,KOFI ANNAN HAS JUST SAID,LEST AT ANYTIME,WE SHOULD LET THEM (THE CHANCES WE NOW HAVE AT OUR DISPOSAL)SLIP.
PAUL IN THE BIBLE,SAID THIS IN HEBREWS 2:1-5
PLEAASE,CHECK THAT.
WE HAVE TO BE VERY,VERY SERIOUS OVER THIS STATEMENT,BECAUSE IT SUMS UP EVERYTHING THAT HELPS OR RETRACT OUR COURSE OF DEVELOPMENT.
HE COMPARED GHANA TO THE SOUTH KOREA.IT'S VERY SAD,TO SEE THE HUGE DIFFERENCE,BETWEEN GHANA AND THEM.
HE SIGHTED THE REASONS FOR THE DIFFERENCE.
ARE WE GOING TO MAKE A CHANGE TO KNOW WHAT MATTER TO US THE MOST,AS A NATION,SO WE COULD WALK AWAY FROM THE TRIVIAL?
THAT IS UP TO YOU AND ME TO DECIDE.

A WORD TO THE WISE IS ENOUGH!
\Canadasheabutter(GhanaUpper W\est Re 12 years ago

So much rot in the country coast to coast that the youth are advocating n Arab spring , helpless generation born & yet to be born.

The amount corn grain getting rotten in Upper West is unbelievable .

Dr Kofi Annan wake ...
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So much rot in the country coast to coast that the youth are advocating n Arab spring , helpless generation born & yet to be born.

The amount corn grain getting rotten in Upper West is unbelievable .

Dr Kofi Annan wake and give to motherland what mother gave to you , selfish leadreship and hope , yes Kofi Annan Peace centre at Nungua is Great , but Ghana yawns for a selfish leader that shall say NO , NO BUDHETARY SUPPLEMENT IMPOSITION BY E.U , WORLD BANK , IMF CONDITIONALITIES
Hi 12 years ago

How timely and God sent! Please our politicians READ and ADOPT! No stride is better than destruction! And four years is not a life time ban!

How timely and God sent! Please our politicians READ and ADOPT! No stride is better than destruction! And four years is not a life time ban!
Justman 12 years ago

UNFORTUNTELY THERE HAD BEEN ONLY ONE NKRUMAH.THE BEST WE HAD SO FAR AFTER HIM IS RAWLINGS. THE REST ARE JOKERS.THIS IS WITHOUT PREDJUDICE TO ANYBODY.IT IS MY CANDID OPINION. I WAS DISAPPOINTED WHEN KOFI ANNAN TURNED DOWN THE ...
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UNFORTUNTELY THERE HAD BEEN ONLY ONE NKRUMAH.THE BEST WE HAD SO FAR AFTER HIM IS RAWLINGS. THE REST ARE JOKERS.THIS IS WITHOUT PREDJUDICE TO ANYBODY.IT IS MY CANDID OPINION. I WAS DISAPPOINTED WHEN KOFI ANNAN TURNED DOWN THE PRESIDENTIAL OFFER.
MENSAH 12 years ago

DON'T MENSION RAWLINGS' NAME TO EQUATE HIM WITH KWAME NKRUMAH.
RAWLINGS HAD 19 SOLID YEARS,BUT HE WASTED IT.
HE IS THE WORST PRESIDENT WE HAVE EVER HAD.
THERE WAS NO FREEDOM OF SPEECH IN BOTH NKRUMAH & RAWLING'S ERA.
THAT ...
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DON'T MENSION RAWLINGS' NAME TO EQUATE HIM WITH KWAME NKRUMAH.
RAWLINGS HAD 19 SOLID YEARS,BUT HE WASTED IT.
HE IS THE WORST PRESIDENT WE HAVE EVER HAD.
THERE WAS NO FREEDOM OF SPEECH IN BOTH NKRUMAH & RAWLING'S ERA.
THAT WAS ENOUGH.
MARCUS AMPADU 12 years ago

Kofi Annan stands above the shoulders of almost every living African politician.
The question is can he organize a grassroots party embracing all Ghanaians as Nkrumah did, put the policies he has enunciated here into practic ...
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Kofi Annan stands above the shoulders of almost every living African politician.
The question is can he organize a grassroots party embracing all Ghanaians as Nkrumah did, put the policies he has enunciated here into practice, surround himself with like-minded, corrupt-free, men and women of integrity, patriotic denizens of OmanGhana who would aspire to make Ghana Great, democratically, economically,and ecologically.
MENSAH 12 years ago

If KOFI ANNAN happens to lead Ghana,that would be great.
But the real or one thing we all must understand is:
GOD GIVES EVERYONE SOME TALENTS,ABILITIES & GIFTINGS,THAT ARE UNIQUE TO EACH OTHER,AT BIRTH.
KOFI ANNAN COULD BE ...
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If KOFI ANNAN happens to lead Ghana,that would be great.
But the real or one thing we all must understand is:
GOD GIVES EVERYONE SOME TALENTS,ABILITIES & GIFTINGS,THAT ARE UNIQUE TO EACH OTHER,AT BIRTH.
KOFI ANNAN COULD BE CALLED IN THE JOB HE HAS BEEN DOING FOR THE WORLD,BUT NOT NECESSARITY,A LEADER OF A NATION,LIKE GHANA.
ONE CAN BECOME WHAT HE IS NOT,BUT CAN NEVER BE WHAT HE IS NOT:"It's the same god,who enthrones and dethrones".
YOU CANNOT SWIM LIKE A FISH.
TREES DO NOT FLY OR WALK.
IN THE BIBLE,GOD CALLED MOSES TO LEAD THE ISRAELITES OUT OF EGYPT.
AARON,HIS ELDER BROTHER,WAS CALLED BY GOD TO BE HIS SPEAKER(MOUTH PEASE).
MOSES WAS GOING TO RECEIVE THE TEN COMMANDMENTS TO GOVERN THE CANTANCROSS HEBREWS,LEFT THEM UNDER AARON'S CARE,IN THE WILDERNESS.
BECUASE,AARON WAS NOT CALLED TO GOVERN/LEAD,HE BLEW IT WITHIN THE HREE DAYS,OF MOSES' ABSENCE.
THE ISRAELITES THOUGHT THAT MOSES HAD DIED BEFORE GOD,THEREFORE THEY RESORTED TO ADULTERY AND ALL SORTS OF MALACIOUS DEEDS.
MOSES THREW THE TABLETS OF STONES AND SPLAT IT,WHEN HE SAW THE BEHAVIOR OF HIS PEOPLE,AFTER GOD HINTED HIM OF THEIR MISCHIEVES.
WHAT POINT AM I MAKING HERE?
KOFI ANNAN COULD BE GOOD AT WHAT WE HAVE ALL SEEN HIM DOING,BUT MIGHT BLOW IT BIG TIME,IF HE MIGHT HAVE MADE A DECISION TO RULE GHANA.
I AM NOT HERE TO RULE IT OUT COMPLETELY,THAT HE MIGHT NOT BE BETTER THAN,EVEN KWAME NKRUMAH,ANYWAY.
I AM SPEAKING FROM BOBLICAL STANDPOINT.
IF A FISH IS TAKEN OUT OF A RIVER,POND,LAKE,THE SEA,AND PLACED ON SHORE,BANKS,A TABLE,IT STRUGGLES TO ENDURE IN THE NEW ENVIROMENT,PLACED.IT JUMPS FOR A FEW SECONDS AND SETTLES DOWN,WITH ITS GILLS,OPENED & CLOSED.
WHY?
BECAUSE,IT HAS BEEN DISLODGED FROM ITS NATURAL HABITAT.
BUT IF PLUNGED,ONCE MORE,INTO THE SEA,RIVER ETC,IT SWIFTLY SWIMS AWAY:
YOU CANNOT SWIM LIKE A FISH!
ONE'S SIGNIFICANCE IS NOT IN HIS SIMILARITY TO ANOTHER,BUT IN HIS POINT OF DIFFERENCE FROM ANOTHER.
THEREFORE,KOFI COULD BE GOOD IN HIS FOREIGN AFFAIR MISSIONS,BUT NOT NECESSARILY,A LEADER OF OUR GREAT NATION,GHANA.
MAY GOD BLESS GHANA & AFRICA,
IN JESUS' NAME
TROUBLE-MAKER 12 years ago

In 1957, Kwame Nkrumah said, “We are prepared to pick it (Ghana) up and make it a nation that will be respected by every nation in the world.” Let us live up to Kwame Nkrumah’s aspirations today and show the world what ...
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In 1957, Kwame Nkrumah said, “We are prepared to pick it (Ghana) up and make it a nation that will be respected by every nation in the world.” Let us live up to Kwame Nkrumah’s aspirations today and show the world what we are capable of.
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All politicians must start learning from this noble man.Dr.Nkrumah lives on and his voice still echoes in the minds of the intellectuals.
Thank you.
TROUBLE-MAKER 12 years ago

In 1957, Kwame Nkrumah said, “We are prepared to pick it (Ghana) up and make it a nation that will be respected by every nation in the world.” Let us live up to Kwame Nkrumah’s aspirations today and show the world what ...
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In 1957, Kwame Nkrumah said, “We are prepared to pick it (Ghana) up and make it a nation that will be respected by every nation in the world.” Let us live up to Kwame Nkrumah’s aspirations today and show the world what we are capable of.
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Yes,after reading the above he will commit suicide.
Repugnant. 12 years ago

I will send him his burial shroud bro, prepaid! Akoampa's ethos are insanely inverted, why must we even consider his solecisms?

Yes, after reading the above he should do us a favor, end his unstable life.

I will send him his burial shroud bro, prepaid! Akoampa's ethos are insanely inverted, why must we even consider his solecisms?

Yes, after reading the above he should do us a favor, end his unstable life.
Captein 12 years ago

The current NPP top hierarchy do not respect/regard kind counsel because they insisted all die be die. And refused to apologise so this is what they have carried on till today. They include the three Musketeers who are the cu ...
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The current NPP top hierarchy do not respect/regard kind counsel because they insisted all die be die. And refused to apologise so this is what they have carried on till today. They include the three Musketeers who are the current petitioners. Owusu-Afriyie,sometimes Akomea, Sammy Awuku the disrespectful and the Nana Addo/Bawumia's "boy" who calls himself Afghanistan.
It is sad that Kofi Annan is intervening the last time, because he had appealed to the petitioners before but to no avail.
I believe they want someone or even the masses of the population to die before they are satisfied.
You remember immediately after the elections when they lost they started laying mines/dynamites under electricity sub-stations around the country until security was beefed and the dynamites were removed.
Who knows what /who has orchestrated the numerous arson attacks all over Ghana.
Trust me they have serious planes under they sleeves to destroy Ghana.
I would have wished Kofi Annan did not say it again. But the gentle/Statesman as he is, he has advised again.
I believe the NPP will only give up if he becomes their presidential candidate.
Who knows these crack heads will surely deal with him even if that suggestion is entertained.
God save this country.
SUMBRUNGU 12 years ago

Compulsive, succinct and masterful. What a great mind!

Compulsive, succinct and masterful. What a great mind!
ABBA 12 years ago

KOFI, YOU HAVE RALLY PAINTED A TRUE PICTURE OF GHANA PRESENT AND PAST. I WOULD SUGGEST THAT YOUR CENTER/FOUNDATION ORGANIZES REGULAR TRAINIG, REGULAR IN SERVICE TRAINING,ORIENTATIONS, AND WHAT HAVE YOU. FOR AFRICAN POLITICIAN ...
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KOFI, YOU HAVE RALLY PAINTED A TRUE PICTURE OF GHANA PRESENT AND PAST. I WOULD SUGGEST THAT YOUR CENTER/FOUNDATION ORGANIZES REGULAR TRAINIG, REGULAR IN SERVICE TRAINING,ORIENTATIONS, AND WHAT HAVE YOU. FOR AFRICAN POLITICIANS MOST ESPECIALLY GHANA AND NIGERIA. THE 2 GIANT ENGLISH COLONIES ALONG THE WEST COAST. THESE 2 COUNTRIES HABOUR THE MOST CORRUPT, CORRUPT POLITICIANS IN AFRICA. I THINK THEY LEAD IN THE WORLD. THEY HAVE MADE POLITIGS THE MEANS TO GET RICH. SO THEY EMPLOY ALL THE CROOKED WAYS TO GET ELECTED AND THEREAFTER GET THE CHANCE TO LOOT FROM THE NATIONAL COFFERS. I TELL YOU MOST OF THEM DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT POLICY AND CONSTITUTION ,BUT THEY ARE IN POLITICS JUST TO MAKE MONEY. YOUR FOUNDATION SHOULD INSTILL IN THEM THE GREATNESS IN MAKING A NAME FOR ONES SELF. "GOOD NAME IS BETTER THAN RICHES." NOW THAT NELSON MANDELA IS ON THE VERGE OF PASSING AWAY, AFRICA HASN'T GOT A SINGLE NAME TO BE PRUOD OF. HOW MANY MANSIONS HAS MANDELLA? HOW MANY CARS, AEROPLANES, YATCHS, CASTLES ETC HAS MANDELA BUT HIS NAME, HIS NAME, HIS NAME, IS MENTIONED AMONG THE GREATEST THE WORLD HAS EVER HAD. OUR POLITICIANS NEED TO BE EDUCATED , THEY SHOULD CREATE NAMES FOR THEMSELVES. HERE I WOULD LIKE TO MENTION THE NAME OF COL. MINYIRAH. STILL HE IS BEEN REVERENED BY THE PEOPLE OF KOFORIDUA FOR WHAT HE DID FOR THEM. I END HERE ABBA WILL COME AGAIN.
Sheriff Wisdomgold 12 years ago

thanks and thank you again for your love for the country and Blessings joy and peace and prosperity to you and dear dear Ghana AMEN

thanks and thank you again for your love for the country and Blessings joy and peace and prosperity to you and dear dear Ghana AMEN
jb 12 years ago

While it inspring to identifying the bright spots on ghana's horizon, it is imperative to also address the obvious dangers ghana faces from within. It is not a secret the the petition, the lawlessness , large scale arson fire ...
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While it inspring to identifying the bright spots on ghana's horizon, it is imperative to also address the obvious dangers ghana faces from within. It is not a secret the the petition, the lawlessness , large scale arson fires prevalent in currently are related to ZEAL TO GAIN POLITICAL POWER AT ALL COST AND THE HIGH LEVEL OF CORRUPTION.

The scale of corruption in government and the order of magnitude dwarfs what Acheampong, Afirifa and Co were killed for.
At such a scale, Ghana is a good candidate for a civil war or a failed state than a situation comparable to the beaconing light of hope shinning as a BLACK STAR from the jungles and waters of africa in 1957.....Well meaning leaders of Ghana as Mr. Annan should be very worried about the course of the nation .....

The Government in power should address the organized corruption and looting of government coffers to restore confidence in government.
Ghanaians should be encourage to protest , (in aluta and on the streets) corruption as the Brazilians, turks and the Middle Easterners are doing....
Nii Lante Okunka 12 years ago

I'll humbly ask again,"what would it take"for us to simultaneously react to the incessant looting of our country's resources with impunity.What it all boils down to is that our leadership lacks the gull to enforce the rule an ...
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I'll humbly ask again,"what would it take"for us to simultaneously react to the incessant looting of our country's resources with impunity.What it all boils down to is that our leadership lacks the gull to enforce the rule and the respect of law.There seems to be no consequences for malfeasance in our country. Ghanains loot,steal,deface government properties and walk free without punishment.The extent of lawlessness is overwhelming and there seems to be no impetus for change.
Our President claims ordainment from God instead of respecting the fact that his mandate stems from the consent of the governed.It is this omission of awareness on both the part of the governed and the governors that has plunged our dear motherland into a near-failed State.Everybody is doing whatever they damn please and as long as they can bribe their way through it they really don't care.There are a whole of Ghanaians living way beyond their means and there are no checks and balances on how they come by such opulence.Exploitation of the system is the order of the day.And there's no national outcry because the looting is from the top and filters down to those at the bottom rung of the society.
Who would dare step up to the plate and demand immediate change? That is the question my fellow Ghanaians should be asking themselves everyday.And the answer....let each and every one of us LOOK IN THE MIRROR.
jb 12 years ago

I had a passionate discussion at the Houston airport yesterday with a missionary on her way to Zambia to do poverty related missionary work. Of course, the conversation quickly go down to the corruption in government in Afric ...
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I had a passionate discussion at the Houston airport yesterday with a missionary on her way to Zambia to do poverty related missionary work. Of course, the conversation quickly go down to the corruption in government in Africa...I could not help but tell her that in 1979, as an freshman in college in ghana I was among those who went on the street to support cleansing of the government and the "supposed movement" initiated by the military to fight corruption and looting of the national coffers.....I could not help but observed that the elites of the two leading political parties in GHANA currently perpetuating this unprecedented corruption were among the people I was marching with 30 years ago..These were the ALUTA guys .....and they are doing the same and actually worse things than the military did in the 70s and PNP did in the early80s...
some students died in 1979 and 1981 for for the cause...
Martin/PA 12 years ago

I sincerely hope Ghana makes use of the second chance. With so much venom of hatred and bigotry spewed constantly by our politicians, lets keep our fingers crossed.

I sincerely hope Ghana makes use of the second chance. With so much venom of hatred and bigotry spewed constantly by our politicians, lets keep our fingers crossed.
Paul Amuna 12 years ago

It couldn't have been better put. and by none other than former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, one of the greatest global statesmen of our times!!!

It seems to me every well meaning, neutral and level headed observer who ...
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It couldn't have been better put. and by none other than former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, one of the greatest global statesmen of our times!!!

It seems to me every well meaning, neutral and level headed observer who wishes to see Ghana come out of its current slow pace of development despite its vast human and material resources can see a lot in Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah's vision, passion, tenacity and practical efforts to improve and make "our nation great and strong".

The only people who do not even want to entertain the idea of going back to "Nkrumah's aspirations" are those who wish to further consolidate and perpetrate the "exclusionary politics" that Kofi Annan refers to and the "winner takes all mentality" which has eaten into our very national fabric over the past seven decades.

I cannot see how we as a nation can develop and attain middle (let alone higher) income status if we continue to see things only through very narrow lenses of party, tribe, clan, nepotism, favouritism and all forms of corruption that we see around.

We need a new breed of Ghanaian leadership which transcends these things and above all, taps into the rich human resource and capital we have irrespective of party and other such affiliations.

We need a nation that is comfortable with itself just as the pieces that make it up i.e. the peoples of all tribes, religions and creed. Mutual regard and efforts to build the nation not for ourselves but to establish it as a powerful force and a global voice for good is what we need - a ONE-NATION approach.

I have always admired and respected Kofi Annan and his work and would recommend his recent book "Interventions" to ALL Ghanaian leaders and politicians and others who aspire to leadership. It is a treatise on leadership, diplomacy, tenacity, inclusivity and firm but balanced leadership on a sound and honest footing.

We can do better and trust me, it can take us less than 10 years to reach our goals if we throw away the bigoted, stupid, crass behaviours and our gutter and village politics and think GHANA!!!
Akonoba 12 years ago

The only reason why many Ghanaians praise Kofi Annan is because the west played a foul game and gave him the chance to be a Secretary General of the UN.

I wonder if many of such people have hesitated for even just a minut ...
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The only reason why many Ghanaians praise Kofi Annan is because the west played a foul game and gave him the chance to be a Secretary General of the UN.

I wonder if many of such people have hesitated for even just a minute to ask themselves what he Kofi Annan has achieved for Africa and Ghana his and our motherland? I dont think it is enough just to praise him for having become a Secretary General of the UN. What has been the sum benefit for Africa and Ghana? Lets be honest with ourselves. Too often we get too excited about trifles which do not even impact favorably on our lives.

If we can begin to think outside the box for a while we may, as unfortunate as it may be, find certain truths which are not quite palatable about this man Kofi Annan.
Charlie King Addo 12 years ago

Akonoba, you will not know greatness when you see one. Mr. Anan is way out of your league so cry your own cry. The man led a very complex organization and whites only such. One false move and you pay the ultimate price. Mr. A ...
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Akonoba, you will not know greatness when you see one. Mr. Anan is way out of your league so cry your own cry. The man led a very complex organization and whites only such. One false move and you pay the ultimate price. Mr. Anan treats the Ghanaian issue with kid gloves, rather diplomatically, as they say. You do not know whites let alone try to understand them. I bet you in his stead, would bulldoze your way through and ponder later, the usual “buga, buga” way and then Akonoba is gone with the wind just like that all because the African as usual acted on impulses and did not give himself time and room to think and plan with tender and care. If you removed your thumb from your “damrifa mu” for once you would realise there are a few gems amongst us and that they should be treasured and not to be treated in disdain. Obama is towing the same thin line today as Mr. Anan did in the past. I will leave it at that so you can reflect in privacy, the secrete code here. “Fools hop, skip and jump where angels fear to tread”. I can’t wait to read Kofi Anan`s book when he finally decides to spill the beans and leave no stone unturned as related to his UN experience. It is all about timing and I know the time is not ripe so Akonoba, stay tuned and don’t be a dark heart.
I believe in and will always defend old fashioned honesty and tenacity to genuine success and shun deceit, cheating, liers and bullies any day.
Paul Amuna 12 years ago

Please stop exposing your ignorance here. I really doubt how much you know about Kofi Annan's stewardship at the UN. In any case case he does not need to have served directly in Ghana to have made an impact!!!

Please stop exposing your ignorance here. I really doubt how much you know about Kofi Annan's stewardship at the UN. In any case case he does not need to have served directly in Ghana to have made an impact!!!
Owusu Manu , Abuja 12 years ago

Well done Excellency. But beyond writing this intelligent piece, find it necessary to engage Prez Mahama and Nana Addo at different times behind close doors to ask them to talk to their supporters. That is the only way, we ca ...
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Well done Excellency. But beyond writing this intelligent piece, find it necessary to engage Prez Mahama and Nana Addo at different times behind close doors to ask them to talk to their supporters. That is the only way, we can continue to enjoy our peace.
Ruth, Canada 12 years ago

Nicely written, but will people have the political goodwill to do the right thing for the country? That is where we really need to pray.

Nicely written, but will people have the political goodwill to do the right thing for the country? That is where we really need to pray.
Dr. Muhammad L. Ahmad, USA 12 years ago

Thanks a lot my mentor

Thanks a lot my mentor
Anthony Quaidoo 12 years ago

Intelligent words;but the probleme is, a pig remains a pig,even if brought up in the company of sheep.Corruption has destroyed their brains.Let those who have ears hear.

Intelligent words;but the probleme is, a pig remains a pig,even if brought up in the company of sheep.Corruption has destroyed their brains.Let those who have ears hear.
KOKI 12 years ago

"What matters most is that its ruling be based on a thorough and fair examination of all the facts, leading to an impartial adjudication of the competing claims before the court."

That is all there is to ponder over until ...
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"What matters most is that its ruling be based on a thorough and fair examination of all the facts, leading to an impartial adjudication of the competing claims before the court."

That is all there is to ponder over until the day of ruling.

Thank you, Honorable and distinguished son of the land!
Anlo Via in USA 12 years ago

A word to wise is enough. There is Hope for the future says the Lord!!! Thank you so much for taking time off to remind Ghanaians about our obligations and responsibilities.God richly bless you. You are true Statesman!!! Ayek ...
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A word to wise is enough. There is Hope for the future says the Lord!!! Thank you so much for taking time off to remind Ghanaians about our obligations and responsibilities.God richly bless you. You are true Statesman!!! Ayekooo!!!!!!
Kokoroko Kukurudu 12 years ago

Busubrum is an asset to Ghana, just like Kufuor. Ghana has great leaders but they cannot shine or lead in their own country because of seared minds and crazy people with weird mentality, and who are stubborn, just like the an ...
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Busubrum is an asset to Ghana, just like Kufuor. Ghana has great leaders but they cannot shine or lead in their own country because of seared minds and crazy people with weird mentality, and who are stubborn, just like the ancient Israelites. Ayi Kwei Armah said it all in those days with his novels of Fragments and The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born, in which a young graduate from abroad joins the rotten civil service to change it but faces an uphill task. As Kofi Annan said, democracy is not about winner takes all, but about inclusivity and magnanimity. Therefore, let us all reconsider Nkabom Aban or Union Government to show the West that we can evolve and practise our own form of democracy. Currently, I see this current NDC government as biased in appointing mostly people of northern extraction to head sensitive positions, and they are in the majority. Is that inclusivity or participatory government? Some of us are utterly disappointed in the NDC, but then, let us respect the Supreme Court decision as our Big Brother has advised. Two wrongs do not make a right. Nana has shown an exemplary leadership by going to court. We salute him.
EZEKIEL 12 years ago

Thank you,Kofi.

Thank you,Kofi.
OPEN 12 years ago

How I wish such wise talks had flooded the airwaves of Ghana a day before today.It took too long in Coming.We have PhD holders, Professors and Big Lawyers saying all sorts of nonsense for us to endure.We have been tortured fo ...
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How I wish such wise talks had flooded the airwaves of Ghana a day before today.It took too long in Coming.We have PhD holders, Professors and Big Lawyers saying all sorts of nonsense for us to endure.We have been tortured for too long be the cacophony of nonsense and useless talks. Thank you Dr.Kofi Annan
Samson 12 years ago

In deed, we are blessed to have Kofi. We honour you and we bless you. Let all learn that we can aspire to be Kofi and not only will Ghana be a heaven but we and our generation shall continue to live in properity.

In deed, we are blessed to have Kofi. We honour you and we bless you. Let all learn that we can aspire to be Kofi and not only will Ghana be a heaven but we and our generation shall continue to live in properity.
Osoro Gya 12 years ago

From today, you are called Solomon Kofi Annan.

From today, you are called Solomon Kofi Annan.
kwagyan 12 years ago

Do our politicians of today think as KOFI?

Do our politicians of today think as KOFI?
CHIEF ADE 12 years ago

Thank you Mr. Kofi Atta Annan, we would be eternally grateful to you for your extreme words of wisdom. God bless you abundantly.

Thank you Mr. Kofi Atta Annan, we would be eternally grateful to you for your extreme words of wisdom. God bless you abundantly.
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 12 years ago

The concern citizens of Ghanaians abroad such as America, Canada, London, Germany, Italy, Australia and Holland, is appealing to the highest court of our country to throw the petitioners foolish and diabolical case that is ha ...
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The concern citizens of Ghanaians abroad such as America, Canada, London, Germany, Italy, Australia and Holland, is appealing to the highest court of our country to throw the petitioners foolish and diabolical case that is hanging on mother Ghana's Neck through the nearest Windows for Ghana to move forward.
Mike 12 years ago

What do you expect when people support corrupt leaders of their wrong doing as long as they support the party the corrupt leader is. This only happens in Black dominated countries. We are doomed.

What do you expect when people support corrupt leaders of their wrong doing as long as they support the party the corrupt leader is. This only happens in Black dominated countries. We are doomed.
Ibn Batuta 12 years ago

Maybe you need to travel more or read more. Party loyalty at all costs is not only the domain of the so called black countries. Only an ignorant and self loathing oat will make such a statement. I can not imagine a white pers ...
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Maybe you need to travel more or read more. Party loyalty at all costs is not only the domain of the so called black countries. Only an ignorant and self loathing oat will make such a statement. I can not imagine a white person ascribing the butchery of Hitler to the white race. Yet some black folk are quick to ascribe their short comings to their race.
godfred 12 years ago

thought-provoking piece,well done the great sage.

thought-provoking piece,well done the great sage.
JAMES Y 12 years ago

Good talk! But, are we to challenge the results of elections every time we perceive the declared winner is not the right one, if by that alone will actualise the legitimacy of the winner? Litigation as a result of mistrust of ...
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Good talk! But, are we to challenge the results of elections every time we perceive the declared winner is not the right one, if by that alone will actualise the legitimacy of the winner? Litigation as a result of mistrust of one another just breeds more litigation - its never ending. That's the problem; dear ex UN Secretary! The sad thing about taking a route like this is that the country's development suffers more as a result. And the country's advancement becomes intermittent - a time wasting prospect which draws not only the country down, but other aspect of it as well! So, as we respect the integrity of our judges so, too, we must respect the integrity of the person or persons who, by our constitution, we entrust to organise and declare the results of our country's elections!
Kobena 12 years ago

That has been the bane of our underdevelopment. thieving politicians. With our new set Nkomfem and aircraft buying crooks, what hope is there for Mother Ghana?

That has been the bane of our underdevelopment. thieving politicians. With our new set Nkomfem and aircraft buying crooks, what hope is there for Mother Ghana?
DOKORDOKOR 12 years ago

PLS BECOME THE PRESIDENT OF GHANA.YOU AND I KNOW YOU WILL WIN HANDS-DOWN WHEN YOU STAND PLS CONSIDER IT PLSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.

PLS BECOME THE PRESIDENT OF GHANA.YOU AND I KNOW YOU WILL WIN HANDS-DOWN WHEN YOU STAND PLS CONSIDER IT PLSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.
Kofi Atu 12 years ago

I will support Kofi Annan if he forms a new inclusive party enriched with knowledgeable Ghanaians abroad.

Joining NDC will make his own tribespeople hate him for life. Joining NPP will make the rest of the country turn the ...
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I will support Kofi Annan if he forms a new inclusive party enriched with knowledgeable Ghanaians abroad.

Joining NDC will make his own tribespeople hate him for life. Joining NPP will make the rest of the country turn their back on him. In addition he will have to clean up these existing parties of the rubbish they are full of.

It will be easier to set up a new united and inclusive party for all Ghanaians like Nkrumah did.
Chigri wagadugu 12 years ago

Nkrumah and his nephew Rawlings are
the cause of all the problems and
hardships ghanaians have suffered.

Nkrumah and his nephew Rawlings are
the cause of all the problems and
hardships ghanaians have suffered.
OPEN 12 years ago

Pls stop the Name callings and lets focus on the future. Whatever Nkrumah and Rawlings did was necessary at that time.Have you forgotten when all the coups started and why? Don't spoil the good feelings Kofi Annan is giving u ...
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Pls stop the Name callings and lets focus on the future. Whatever Nkrumah and Rawlings did was necessary at that time.Have you forgotten when all the coups started and why? Don't spoil the good feelings Kofi Annan is giving us.
THE LONE PROPHET OF JEHOVAH 12 years ago

GHANAIANS IN GENERAL DONT UNDERSTAND DEMOCRAZY NOT KWAME NKRUMAH.WE HAVE ONLY STOMACH POLITICANS IN GHANA AT MOMENT TO FEED THEIR FAMILIES ALONE AND NOT GHANAIANS.

GHANAIANS IN GENERAL DONT UNDERSTAND DEMOCRAZY NOT KWAME NKRUMAH.WE HAVE ONLY STOMACH POLITICANS IN GHANA AT MOMENT TO FEED THEIR FAMILIES ALONE AND NOT GHANAIANS.
\Canadasheabutter(GhanaUpper W\est Re 12 years ago

Ghanaian are talking not Burinabee , we are not in Ouagadougou

Ghanaian are talking not Burinabee , we are not in Ouagadougou
DAIV 12 years ago

LONG LIVE MR ANNAN

LONG LIVE MR ANNAN
Okponglo Guy 12 years ago

Our politicians are living in their own world while the masses suffer.

Can we develop a system that rewards hardworkers instead of parties? Kofi, please use your leverage to help.

Our politicians are living in their own world while the masses suffer.

Can we develop a system that rewards hardworkers instead of parties? Kofi, please use your leverage to help.
cudjoe 12 years ago

the man wants to be president. He is NDC/CPP

the man wants to be president. He is NDC/CPP
Somtuo 12 years ago

Fool

Fool
JJ Rawlings 12 years ago

Stupid people reason like you. What did the man say wrong. you are a fool without brain. Aboa ne wo

Stupid people reason like you. What did the man say wrong. you are a fool without brain. Aboa ne wo
Kublenu 12 years ago

Who wants be Prez of Shitty Ghana where majority of them are Fools like you

Who wants be Prez of Shitty Ghana where majority of them are Fools like you
Antoinette 12 years ago

being a president of Ghana will mean demotion

being a president of Ghana will mean demotion
JJ Rawlings 12 years ago

THAT IS WHY YOUR MOTHER HAD YOU BY MISTAKE. YOU ARE A FOOL TO INSULT SOMEBODY. KWASEA NE WO

THAT IS WHY YOUR MOTHER HAD YOU BY MISTAKE. YOU ARE A FOOL TO INSULT SOMEBODY. KWASEA NE WO
MUGU YARO 12 years ago

HIS FATHER WAS BUSIA'S REGIONAL MINISTER FOR ASHANTI.

HIS FATHER WAS BUSIA'S REGIONAL MINISTER FOR ASHANTI.
jb 12 years ago

how come the petition could not be resolved before the next presidency was supposed to start?
2) The petition is upheld, does that nullify the presidency to date?
3) If so, what happens to the contracts, laws and etc enter ...
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how come the petition could not be resolved before the next presidency was supposed to start?
2) The petition is upheld, does that nullify the presidency to date?
3) If so, what happens to the contracts, laws and etc entered on behalf of the ghana by the government...
4) If the petition process flawed and likely to throw the country into contituional crisis?
TerriblY Spe cifiC 12 years ago

Looking at how Atubuga has been voting against the petitioners, it is clear that, if he doesn't like you, he will find a way to make you the guilty one although you might be innocent (It's a guess though), I'm not sure he wil ...
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Looking at how Atubuga has been voting against the petitioners, it is clear that, if he doesn't like you, he will find a way to make you the guilty one although you might be innocent (It's a guess though), I'm not sure he will do that I'm just speaking in terms of how he votes in line with the case. My reason is there are situation where it was very clear that the petitioners must be adjudged right but Atubuga will still vote against them. I don't understand. I think that is even unprofessional. How can he openly do this in the face of all the facts before him. When every judge voted for he will vote against. This is unfair and it violate human ethics and the judicial ethics. Thank you my name sake 'KOFI'
TerriblY Spe cifiC 12 years ago

This is what our elders must be doing. They must show concern in the case. They must not sit and allow the youngsters to be spewing venoms until it becomes poison where there will be no remedy. Kofi is on the right track. Ple ...
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This is what our elders must be doing. They must show concern in the case. They must not sit and allow the youngsters to be spewing venoms until it becomes poison where there will be no remedy. Kofi is on the right track. Please our elders you must speak to put SC on their toes, let them know that although you know they will do the right thing, you are still interested in giving God sent judgment. This is the time for our religious, political, peace etc leaders to encourage the SC to open it's eyes and not to be bias. The case is a very delicate one and the verdict must be one that will be accepted by all. That is why it is imperative that our elders will talk so that the SC will bring out the facts, truth that if the verdict is given nobody will have any cause to doubt them. But if they hide some of the truth by voting on a specific line, it is not going to help. Elders please start talking by encouraging the SC to do what is right. Encourage them that you are all behind them and they need not to be afraid of giving the right judgment. All institutions must join - chiefs, chancellors, ceos,IGP, army Commanders, pastors, bishops etc must speak now. Don't wait until there is a mess before you talk. If you have anything to say, it is now just as honorable Kofi Annan has done. Please our elders do not keep quiet.
osei yao 12 years ago

Where is Kofi Annan speaking from? From the comforts of Europe? Well. come home and do your bit. Cannot be picked up from Europe.

Where is Kofi Annan speaking from? From the comforts of Europe? Well. come home and do your bit. Cannot be picked up from Europe.
jb 12 years ago

he paid his dues at the UN...when the civl war breaks, he will come and cool things down.....

Seriously, what do you want him to do? He is just one person...However, he needs to use his celebrity to bring attention to da ...
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he paid his dues at the UN...when the civl war breaks, he will come and cool things down.....

Seriously, what do you want him to do? He is just one person...However, he needs to use his celebrity to bring attention to dangerous undercurrents at play in Ghana..........his article is a start but he needs to be more blunt...about the lawlessness and the corruption and president's seemingly indifference to it....Mahama is passively hostile to the retrieval of contract debt wrongly paid....CAN ANY GHANIAN HONESTLY BE COMFORTABLE WITH SUCH A PERSON OCCUPYING THE PRESIDENCY, IRRESPECTIVE OF YOUR POLITICS....IS HE A PATRIOT? DOES HE BELONG TO A BUSINESS MAFIA CALING ITSELF A POLITICAL PARTY JUST IN TO LOOT THE COUNTRY....Why is he hostile to collecting money that belongs to the country....The President is suppose to be the No.1 patriot....
Nana 12 years ago

There is nothing wrong with the country called Ghana. It is the politicians who are destroying the country. Bob Marley once said: 'In the abundance of waters the fool is still thirsty and that is what is going on in modern Gh ...
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There is nothing wrong with the country called Ghana. It is the politicians who are destroying the country. Bob Marley once said: 'In the abundance of waters the fool is still thirsty and that is what is going on in modern Ghana.
Komi Foli 12 years ago

Hypocrite Kofi Annan. You have endorsed Eyadema Son who stole the election in Togo. You discourage the UN to take sanction again him after he killed over 500 people after the election.

What lesson can Africa take from you ...
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Hypocrite Kofi Annan. You have endorsed Eyadema Son who stole the election in Togo. You discourage the UN to take sanction again him after he killed over 500 people after the election.

What lesson can Africa take from you Mr?
Ayirebaje Donaldson 12 years ago

We need people like Kofi Annan's to speak, to rule our Country, Ghana not hungry peolpe may God you Mr. Annan.

We need people like Kofi Annan's to speak, to rule our Country, Ghana not hungry peolpe may God you Mr. Annan.
S Essel 12 years ago

Food for thought for all Ghanaians

Food for thought for all Ghanaians
NANA IS USING BAWUMIA 12 years ago

BUSUMURU KOFI ANNAN IS ENTIRELY RIGHT, NKRUMAH WAS TAKING US TO THE PROMISED LAND, BUT DANQUAH AND HIS EVIL MEN RUINED GHANA FOR US. BUT IT IS TOO LATE FOR US. WITH THE CURRENT NPP POSTURE OF BURNING MARKETS TO COME TO POWER ...
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BUSUMURU KOFI ANNAN IS ENTIRELY RIGHT, NKRUMAH WAS TAKING US TO THE PROMISED LAND, BUT DANQUAH AND HIS EVIL MEN RUINED GHANA FOR US. BUT IT IS TOO LATE FOR US. WITH THE CURRENT NPP POSTURE OF BURNING MARKETS TO COME TO POWER AND THEIR ALL DIE BE DIE WAR MONGERING I GUESS GHANA MAY NOT BE INTACT WITH NANA ADDO AND HIS HENCHMEN AROUND. WITH THESE PEOPLE AROUND GHANA CANNOT MAKE ANY PROGRESS.
Moses Acheampong 12 years ago

We are looking for a true justice.The Lordships should vindicate Ghana.The world is watching us! History is a harsh judge and will not forgive us if we let go! Thanks for the good thought Bosomuru Kofi Annan!!

We are looking for a true justice.The Lordships should vindicate Ghana.The world is watching us! History is a harsh judge and will not forgive us if we let go! Thanks for the good thought Bosomuru Kofi Annan!!
shakara 12 years ago

OUR COUNTRY HAS A LONG WAY TO GO. CORRUPTION AND MISMANGEMENT IS THE ORDER OF THE DAY. NODW WE HAVE OPENED OUR DOORS FOR CHINESE AND OTHER FOREINERS TO PLUNDER OUR NATURAL RESOURCES WITH RECKLESS ABANDON WHILE WE WATCH HELPLE ...
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OUR COUNTRY HAS A LONG WAY TO GO. CORRUPTION AND MISMANGEMENT IS THE ORDER OF THE DAY. NODW WE HAVE OPENED OUR DOORS FOR CHINESE AND OTHER FOREINERS TO PLUNDER OUR NATURAL RESOURCES WITH RECKLESS ABANDON WHILE WE WATCH HELPLESSLY. DWHEN DWILL GHANA GROW
boka 12 years ago

my brother even said those days they had to "beg" you before you even think of traveling abroad

my brother even said those days they had to "beg" you before you even think of traveling abroad
Agonaba 12 years ago

"We are all waiting for the next Nkrumah incarnate'.

"We are all waiting for the next Nkrumah incarnate'.
Truth Hurts 12 years ago

Can somebody please help here.....I want to know what did Ghana benefit from the coup that topple Dr.Nkrumah.Did that coup help Ghana in any way?just wanna know.

Can somebody please help here.....I want to know what did Ghana benefit from the coup that topple Dr.Nkrumah.Did that coup help Ghana in any way?just wanna know.
WEAR 12 years ago

The result is what you´re seeing today in the 21st century, whereby, if Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah had stayed for the completion of his even 7 years development plan, Ghana could have take off. But the terrorist U.P party di ...
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The result is what you´re seeing today in the 21st century, whereby, if Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah had stayed for the completion of his even 7 years development plan, Ghana could have take off. But the terrorist U.P party didn´t allow him to use his GOD given vision to deliver a good infrastructure for us, hence our suffering Ghana. This is to found out yourself as to whether the coup that toppleed Nkrumah had help us or not.
Truth Hurts 12 years ago

this npp people are evil...look at what they doing now.all this sc thing is bogus and waste of time....thank u wear.

this npp people are evil...look at what they doing now.all this sc thing is bogus and waste of time....thank u wear.
Miss May 12 years ago

A God fearing man who is also blameless in so many ways, has also gained so much experience which none of our leader will never have in a million years. If there is any chance of him leading our country in the right direction ...
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A God fearing man who is also blameless in so many ways, has also gained so much experience which none of our leader will never have in a million years. If there is any chance of him leading our country in the right direction may God make a way for him and am sure he will have the support of many.
KOFI ASANTE 12 years ago

PREACHING, PREACHING, PREACHING AND MORE THEORY PREACHING WONT SOLVE OUR PROBLEMS. WE ALL KNOW WHAT OUR PROBLEMS ARE--CORRUPTION, INCOMPETENCE AND LACK OF LEADERSHIP. YOU GO TO GHANA TODAY AND ALL THE ABOVE STARE YOU IN THE ...
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PREACHING, PREACHING, PREACHING AND MORE THEORY PREACHING WONT SOLVE OUR PROBLEMS. WE ALL KNOW WHAT OUR PROBLEMS ARE--CORRUPTION, INCOMPETENCE AND LACK OF LEADERSHIP. YOU GO TO GHANA TODAY AND ALL THE ABOVE STARE YOU IN THE FACE--NOBODY DOES WHAT THEY ARE PAID TO DO BUT STEAL WHATEVER THEY CAN LAY EYES ON AND THEY ALL GET AWAY WITH IT. AND THE WORSE PART IS THERE IS NO PUNISHMENT. ITS NOT LIKE CORRUPTION IS SO HIDDEN -ITS BROAD DAYLITE ROBBERY.
MR KOFI ANNAN YOU KNOW ALL THE THIEVES, CALL OUT THEIR NAMES AND ADVISE HOW WE CAN DEAL WITH THEM
ALL THIS BOOKLONG TALK WILL NOT TAKE US ANYWHERE.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR LECTURE BUT SORRY ITS OLD NEWS
Kublenu 12 years ago

Leave him alone. Being Secretary General of UN was the highest point any black man can be, except US president

Leave him alone. Being Secretary General of UN was the highest point any black man can be, except US president
jb 12 years ago

did ghana benefit from it....he shd run for office and transfer the contacts to help ghana

did ghana benefit from it....he shd run for office and transfer the contacts to help ghana
JJ Rawlings 12 years ago

IGNORANCE AT WORK. YOU ARE A FOOL AND STAY AWAY FROM INTELLECTUAL DISCUSSING. ABOAA NE WO

IGNORANCE AT WORK. YOU ARE A FOOL AND STAY AWAY FROM INTELLECTUAL DISCUSSING. ABOAA NE WO
abass uk 12 years ago

more advise for the corrupt politicians

more advise for the corrupt politicians
E-knack Adjei 12 years ago

My mentor, who i aspire to surpass in future. Anyway, i have started reading your book "interventions" and it's awesome. Thanks for writing a good book, how I wish i could embark on certain programs that would encourage the G ...
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My mentor, who i aspire to surpass in future. Anyway, i have started reading your book "interventions" and it's awesome. Thanks for writing a good book, how I wish i could embark on certain programs that would encourage the Ghanaian youth to develop the habit of reading.
GHANABA 12 years ago

He is living in fools paradise and he cannot turn the clock back. Our population have trebled, infrastructure is poor with high corruption. It's ok for him why don't he try living on a dollar a day!

He is living in fools paradise and he cannot turn the clock back. Our population have trebled, infrastructure is poor with high corruption. It's ok for him why don't he try living on a dollar a day!
Ketasco Headmaster 12 years ago

The man said that time the line of export was short; but now we additionals including oils, more gold, and awareness that corruption is the killer of good economy.

The man said that time the line of export was short; but now we additionals including oils, more gold, and awareness that corruption is the killer of good economy.
Poluwaski 12 years ago

well said Your Excellency... Hope Ghanaians will take note. Thanks and God bless you.

well said Your Excellency... Hope Ghanaians will take note. Thanks and God bless you.
WOFA YAW 12 years ago

DEAR MR KOFI I LOVE THE WORD,OUR SECOND CHANCE AND ITS REAL.AS WE ARE IN THE MORDEN WORLD,I THINK THE NPPS WERE PUTTING GHANA ON ITS FEET.SO----

DEAR MR KOFI I LOVE THE WORD,OUR SECOND CHANCE AND ITS REAL.AS WE ARE IN THE MORDEN WORLD,I THINK THE NPPS WERE PUTTING GHANA ON ITS FEET.SO----
arthur smith 12 years ago

today, supreme court justices are the power to humiliate and intimidate citizens of this country. who gave them the power to do so. a judge judges, interpret the laws enacted by the lawmakers. if they feel injured in any ways ...
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today, supreme court justices are the power to humiliate and intimidate citizens of this country. who gave them the power to do so. a judge judges, interpret the laws enacted by the lawmakers. if they feel injured in any ways, should them file a complaint against the offenders versus calling them in front of the whole word and humiliate them. WHY SHOULD IT BE LIKE THAT
KWARNING,NJ 12 years ago

AGORO BEYE DE A EFIRI ANOPA. WHEN THE BRITISH GAVE US INDEPENDENCE, THEY LEFT US WITH SOME MONEY. AFTER BUILDING OF SCHOOLS, AKOSOMBO, TEMA MOTORWAY ETC WHAT DID NKRUMAH DO WITH OUR MONEY? TRYING TO BECOME THE PRESIDENT OF AF ...
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AGORO BEYE DE A EFIRI ANOPA. WHEN THE BRITISH GAVE US INDEPENDENCE, THEY LEFT US WITH SOME MONEY. AFTER BUILDING OF SCHOOLS, AKOSOMBO, TEMA MOTORWAY ETC WHAT DID NKRUMAH DO WITH OUR MONEY? TRYING TO BECOME THE PRESIDENT OF AFRICA HE STARTED TO GIVE THE LITTLE LEFT MONEY TO MALI ETC. NOW THE QUESTION IS DID HE THINK MORE ABOUT GHANA, A SMALL COUNTRY OF ABOUT SIX MILLION PEOPLE AT THAT TIME OR ABOUT THE CONTINENT OF BIG AFRICA. THAT WAS THE BEGINNING OF THE END GHANA.
ewiase NY(USA) 12 years ago

this is for KWARNING NJ, if the USA did not see the feature and unite to become a great nation will u be in NJ 2day? if K nkrumah dream came trough u will not be looking for greener pasture anywhere. u will be comfortable in ...
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this is for KWARNING NJ, if the USA did not see the feature and unite to become a great nation will u be in NJ 2day? if K nkrumah dream came trough u will not be looking for greener pasture anywhere. u will be comfortable in (united Africa)
WEAR 12 years ago

Its means you don´t know your history, you have now classified yourself as one of the fools in Ghana perhaps from MATEMHO Danquah-busia Tradition, The schools, Akosombo Dam and Tema motoway you just mentioned were not built ...
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Its means you don´t know your history, you have now classified yourself as one of the fools in Ghana perhaps from MATEMHO Danquah-busia Tradition, The schools, Akosombo Dam and Tema motoway you just mentioned were not built by the British people. Let me tell you something, the British ruled us more than 130 years, the only thing they they did in this 130 yrs, even with the help of only Governor, Sir Gordon Guggisberg, He built, Takoradi Harbour, Korle Bu Hospital, Achimota School and the railways thats all. Everything you see in Ghana were all done by Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, even the Korle-Bu Hospital it was Nkrumah who added Teaching Hospital, and the railways too, he added Huni Valley, and the University of Ghana Legon, before it was only College, it was Nkrumah who turn it University of Ghana. Now read what Nkrumah did with the money British left for us, (200 million pounds). These are things Nkrumah did, Akosombo Dam, Tema Township, Tema Harbour, Tema General Hospital, Tema Oil Refinery, Tema Meridian Hotel, Tema Secondary School, and many more secondary schools in Ghana, University of Cape Coast, Tema Fishing Harbour, Cement factory, Tema motoway, Lever brothers, Cocoa factory, GIHOC, and all the factories at Tema, Ashanti Kumasi jute factory, Kumasi shoe factory, Okonfo Anokye Hospital, Prempeh college, Kuasi star hotel, Aboso Glass factory, Asutuare Sugar factoy, Wenchi Tomanto Factory, Nsawam Cannery factory, Komenda sugar factory, Bonsa Tyre factory, Adomi Bridge, Accra to Mankessim Coastal road, Akasanoma facroy, Tema Vehicle assembley plant. State farms, Workers brigade, Ghana Airways, Ghana Black star shipping Lines, Silos for preserving food, and many, many many more infrastructures he intend establish in Ghana in his 7 years development plan, next time find the right evidence before you start talking, and I tell you the problems Ghana is encountering today is as a result of your ancesstors the so called terrorist activities that brought our development to abrupt halt, (U.P tradition that has brought us to this day). Kofi Annan has given you a proverb, about our second chance. He knows what was the first chance was, as he mentioned it 1957, the time we attained independence from Britain was the first beginning as that time, roads, factories, schools, universities started to be built, that was the first chance kofi was talking about it.
Counsellor 12 years ago

Highly informative, WEAR, Keep it up!

Highly informative, WEAR, Keep it up!
ewiase 12 years ago

it take only people like K Annan to make GH 2nd chance work out,if only he will run as an independent candidite, i believe he definately, will win the seat and his sense of leadership and sincerity is the ONLY key to GH 2nd ...
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it take only people like K Annan to make GH 2nd chance work out,if only he will run as an independent candidite, i believe he definately, will win the seat and his sense of leadership and sincerity is the ONLY key to GH 2nd chnace. apart from that ,4get it
ewiase 12 years ago

can someone or a group of person's convince K Annan to contest the seat!!!!! revival can only come true him to heal Gh politics and the country

can someone or a group of person's convince K Annan to contest the seat!!!!! revival can only come true him to heal Gh politics and the country
Samuel Fianko-Ofori 12 years ago

It gladdens my heart to know that this wise man is a Ghanaian. Long live Kofi Annan. Surprisingly he resides in Ghana and none of the political parties involved him in their government. We need wise and selfless men like him ...
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It gladdens my heart to know that this wise man is a Ghanaian. Long live Kofi Annan. Surprisingly he resides in Ghana and none of the political parties involved him in their government. We need wise and selfless men like him to become a role model to the youth.Charlotte, NC, USA(stkfianko@yahoo.com)
ewiase NY(USA) 12 years ago

its good that he did not get involve with all those rooting and corrupted so call parties ,he has to run as independent candidate or form a new party with wise selfless people of his class not the hungry politician whose aim ...
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its good that he did not get involve with all those rooting and corrupted so call parties ,he has to run as independent candidate or form a new party with wise selfless people of his class not the hungry politician whose aim is to feel their pockets
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

EB3 Y3 YIE SYNDRONE

GHANA'S early hopes were dashed by exclusionary politics, poor economic management and corruption, which created and perpetuated political instability.
ARE WE GOING TO LEARN FROM OUR MISTAKES AND FIX ...
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EB3 Y3 YIE SYNDRONE

GHANA'S early hopes were dashed by exclusionary politics, poor economic management and corruption, which created and perpetuated political instability.
ARE WE GOING TO LEARN FROM OUR MISTAKES AND FIX THEM OR ARE WE GOING TO BLINDLY LOOK AWAY N CONTINUE TO WALLOW IN MEDIOCRITY?
ewiase NY(USA) 12 years ago

read my block

read my block
asanka 12 years ago

our biggest misfortune is our lack of discernment in choosing the right leaders who are ready to give it their all for the development of the country. because of the dirty politics in gh, good and knowledgeable people stay ...
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our biggest misfortune is our lack of discernment in choosing the right leaders who are ready to give it their all for the development of the country. because of the dirty politics in gh, good and knowledgeable people stay on the sidelines while greedy and corrupt leaders rule over us. we need to travail in prayers unto God to give us a god-fearing, strong and a visionary leader to take us to the promise land. there is hope with prayers.
AKASUI KWAME 12 years ago

I SHARE THE SAME SENTIMENTS.

I SHARE THE SAME SENTIMENTS.
PAA KWESI 12 years ago

KOTOKA was the one who distabalize the peace and tranquility of our great country GHANA. wish we can go back to calling it the GOLD COAST again. WHY IS KOTOKA'S NAME ON THE AIRPORT IN ACCRA. WHAT IS HIS LEGACY. HE WAS THE THA ...
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KOTOKA was the one who distabalize the peace and tranquility of our great country GHANA. wish we can go back to calling it the GOLD COAST again. WHY IS KOTOKA'S NAME ON THE AIRPORT IN ACCRA. WHAT IS HIS LEGACY. HE WAS THE THA STARTED THE COUP IN GHANA. PLEASE PEOPLE THINK ABOUT IT. KWAME NKRUMAH HAD A VISION BUT THE MAN WHO COURSED US OUR UNSTOPABLE NIGHTMARES. REMEMBER KWAME NKRUMAH SAID FOWARD EVER.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

THE SO CALLED TRAITOR, GENERAL CLAIMED 300 DOLLARS FROM THE GEORGE BUSH SR'S CIA TO OVERTHROW A PEACEFUL GOVT. YET, WE PUT HIS NAME ON PUBLIC PROPERTY? EVEN MONKEYS WONT DO THIS. EVEN WORSE, KOTOKA HIMSELF ADMITTED HIS MISTAK ...
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THE SO CALLED TRAITOR, GENERAL CLAIMED 300 DOLLARS FROM THE GEORGE BUSH SR'S CIA TO OVERTHROW A PEACEFUL GOVT. YET, WE PUT HIS NAME ON PUBLIC PROPERTY? EVEN MONKEYS WONT DO THIS. EVEN WORSE, KOTOKA HIMSELF ADMITTED HIS MISTAKE. LIKE I SAID IN MY EARLIER POST ABOVE. GHPPL, WE NEVER LEARN.....
Ama 12 years ago

Please don’t make a fook out of Ghana !

Please don’t make a fook out of Ghana !
....... 12 years ago

those who perished at Nsawam under detention without trial. ALL OF THE founding fathers who fought for our freedom perished at hands of Kwame Nkrumah. don't star my anger. those who perished under Nkrumah's will curse the day ...
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those who perished at Nsawam under detention without trial. ALL OF THE founding fathers who fought for our freedom perished at hands of Kwame Nkrumah. don't star my anger. those who perished under Nkrumah's will curse the day that you were born.you were indeed born after jj's curfew
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

HOW MANY PPL PERISHED IN DETENTION OR JAIL UNDER DR NKRUMAH, AND WAT DID THEY DO TO HIM TO WARRANT GOING TO JAIL IN THE FIRST PLACE? JJ KILLED PPL WHO WENT AGAINST HIM. FUNNY HOW PPL SEEM TO HATE N DESPISE DR. NKRUMAH MORE TH ...
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HOW MANY PPL PERISHED IN DETENTION OR JAIL UNDER DR NKRUMAH, AND WAT DID THEY DO TO HIM TO WARRANT GOING TO JAIL IN THE FIRST PLACE? JJ KILLED PPL WHO WENT AGAINST HIM. FUNNY HOW PPL SEEM TO HATE N DESPISE DR. NKRUMAH MORE THAN JJ. DR. NKRUMAH SACRIFICED HIS LIFE PLEASURES TO FREE GHFUO N EVEN BLACKFOLKS FROM COLONIAL OPPRESSION. WHEN ALL WAS SIAD AND DONE, HE DIDNT EVEN STEAL A PENNY FROM THE STATE COFFERS. SO WHY DO THESE SAME GHP[PL WHOM DR. NKRUMAH FOUGHT FOR HATE HIM SO MUCH? WHY?

I NEED ANSWERS! NO MAN IS PERFECT. EVEN CLINTON DID BAD THINGS. OBAMA HAS DEPORTED MORE IMMIGRANTS FROM THE US THAN GEORGE BUSH JR! WHO CARES WHEN I WAS BORN? THAT IS NOT THE POINT HERE.....HAVE U EVER WONDERED WHY JFK AIRPORT WASNT NAMED AFTER LEE HARVEY OSWALD?
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

THE FOUNDING FATHERS WHO PERISHED UNDER NKRUMAH. DID SO FOR 1 SIMPLE REASON. THEIR IDEOLOGIES CHANGED AFTER INDEPENDENCE. JUST LIKE JJ AFTER THE COUP N JUNE 4TH, THE FOUNDING FATHERS CAME UPON ALL THIS GH DOUGH, SO THEIR MIND ...
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THE FOUNDING FATHERS WHO PERISHED UNDER NKRUMAH. DID SO FOR 1 SIMPLE REASON. THEIR IDEOLOGIES CHANGED AFTER INDEPENDENCE. JUST LIKE JJ AFTER THE COUP N JUNE 4TH, THE FOUNDING FATHERS CAME UPON ALL THIS GH DOUGH, SO THEIR MINDSETS N IDEOLOGIES CHANGED. INSTEAD OF STAYING TRUE TO WAT GOT THEM THERE (MARCH 6), THEY WANTED TO ENJOY. THIS ISNT WAT NKRUMAH WAS ABOUT, SO HE HAD TO PUT THEM IN THEIR PLACE. U PPL SEEM TO FORGET THAT DR. NKRUMAH WAS THE MOST HUMILIATED OF THE BIG 6 BEFORE GH INDEPENDENCE.
....... 12 years ago

BEING INCHARGE OF UN LOOK TO YOURSELF WHAT BLACK MAN BENEFITTED FROM U. IF INDEED YOU ARE A SON BLACK PARENTS LOOK INTO URSELF TELL ME ONE THING AFRICANS/GHANAIANS WILL REMEMBER YOU WITH.I AM SORRY FOR YOUR MIND SET.WHEN U WE ...
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BEING INCHARGE OF UN LOOK TO YOURSELF WHAT BLACK MAN BENEFITTED FROM U. IF INDEED YOU ARE A SON BLACK PARENTS LOOK INTO URSELF TELL ME ONE THING AFRICANS/GHANAIANS WILL REMEMBER YOU WITH.I AM SORRY FOR YOUR MIND SET.WHEN U WERE UN BOSS WHAT HAPPENED TO RHWANDANS ALMOST ONE MILLION BLACK AFRICANS PERISHED UNDER UR WATCH.WHAT HAPPENED AT SIERRA LEONE/LIBERIA SANKO TORTURED YOUR FELLOW CITIZENS ANY FOOL WHO DOUBTS JUST WATCH CRYING FREEDOM AND TEARS IN THE SKY.WHAT DID U KNOW ABOUT DARFUR.WHEN KOSOVO WERE UNDER ATTACK YOU SENT 747-200 TO RESQUE THEM.WHEN JJ SENT #9 BOYS (AMEDIKA,SENYA, TSEPOR TO MURDER THE HIGH COURT JUDGES IN UR GHANA WHAT DID YOU SAY.YOU LISTERN TO UR WHITE WIFE THAN THE MISERY OF GHANAIANS.ARE YOU PRAYING OR CURSING YOURSELF.
Erika 12 years ago

Rasist and hateful comment !

Rasist and hateful comment !
Akonoba 12 years ago

The truth hurts

The truth hurts
Abankaba 12 years ago

This is well written. I hope or leaders read it in its entirety.

This is well written. I hope or leaders read it in its entirety.
armi yau 12 years ago

Well said Mr, Anan!

Well said Mr, Anan!
MARCUS AMPADU 12 years ago

Let's invite and nominate this global icon to the presidency of Ghana to fast track the development of our country.
The country can use sane, humane, ecological policies that will undoutedly take our nation beyond the so-cal ...
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Let's invite and nominate this global icon to the presidency of Ghana to fast track the development of our country.
The country can use sane, humane, ecological policies that will undoutedly take our nation beyond the so-called "middle income" status.
Philip Darko(Wofa Kwame) 12 years ago

Me Papa Kofi when are you ready to be the President to rescure our motherland Ghana from our present problems. Almighty God has chosen you to be a leader.Rise up and take your mantle or rod and Ghana and the world for the Jeh ...
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Me Papa Kofi when are you ready to be the President to rescure our motherland Ghana from our present problems. Almighty God has chosen you to be a leader.Rise up and take your mantle or rod and Ghana and the world for the Jehovah is behind you.Amen.
yorkeshire 12 years ago

Mr Annan if you have good intension to do Ghana good, stand an election but I don't think so , I do bt am not in position to do so, when ever am in Ghana I see lot opportunities than I ask myself WHY WHY. A we curse or what, ...
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Mr Annan if you have good intension to do Ghana good, stand an election but I don't think so , I do bt am not in position to do so, when ever am in Ghana I see lot opportunities than I ask myself WHY WHY. A we curse or what, may be is black man syndrome ,can someone make it difference, to me is easy think of power and name not money because at the end you still gonna make money not on robbery way .Wake up IDIOT GHANAIANS.
Kwame Appiah 12 years ago

We cannot transform our society based on the ideals and aspirations of Kwame Nkrumah. It was Nkrumah who introduced dictatorship in Ghana and Africa and as result stifled our prosperity, development and growth. He suppressed ...
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We cannot transform our society based on the ideals and aspirations of Kwame Nkrumah. It was Nkrumah who introduced dictatorship in Ghana and Africa and as result stifled our prosperity, development and growth. He suppressed our thoughts and imagination, hence our poverty and misery in Ghana. Not a substantive speech.
yorkeshire 12 years ago

At lease Nkrumah had aims , after him tell me who, oh yeah they do have aims corruption that's all the leaders have in mind when they stand for election, pls give the country to white guys Westerners at lease they will do the ...
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At lease Nkrumah had aims , after him tell me who, oh yeah they do have aims corruption that's all the leaders have in mind when they stand for election, pls give the country to white guys Westerners at lease they will do the job, that's business .
Power 12 years ago

Unfortunately, we have lacked GOOD, FORWARD thinking, committed leadership. Instead, we've had come and chop leaders, square pegs in round holes leaders. the future look seriously dark with no hope. no matter the amount of re ...
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Unfortunately, we have lacked GOOD, FORWARD thinking, committed leadership. Instead, we've had come and chop leaders, square pegs in round holes leaders. the future look seriously dark with no hope. no matter the amount of resources God showers on us, LEADERSHIP is critical in our quest to develop
KENNY A 12 years ago

EI! GHANA.

FUEL PRICE TO GO UP AGAIN?

WHAT A COUNTRY CALLED GHAANA!

I'VE LIVED IN A NON-OIL PRODUCING COUNTRY OUTSIDE AFRICA FOR SIX YEARS, AND NOT SEEN OR HEARD ABOUT A SINGLE INCREASE IN PRICES OF PETROLEUM PROD ...
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EI! GHANA.

FUEL PRICE TO GO UP AGAIN?

WHAT A COUNTRY CALLED GHAANA!

I'VE LIVED IN A NON-OIL PRODUCING COUNTRY OUTSIDE AFRICA FOR SIX YEARS, AND NOT SEEN OR HEARD ABOUT A SINGLE INCREASE IN PRICES OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, TAX HIKES OR UTILITY TARIFF HIKES.

YET FUEL IS ONE OF THE CHEAPEST COMMODITIES HERE IN THIS NON-OIL PRODUCING COUNTRY.

DO WE HAVE HUMAN BEINGS RULING GHANA
BRO DAN- TRC 12 years ago

DIGNIFIED PEOPLE OF AFRICA, PRECIOUS ONES OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA, BEHOLD IT IS REVEALED IN "OCCUPY TILL I COME" UNDER THE TOPIC -A TIME TO THINK- THAT, "NOW IS NO NATION THE GREATEST NATION BUT ...
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DIGNIFIED PEOPLE OF AFRICA, PRECIOUS ONES OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA, BEHOLD IT IS REVEALED IN "OCCUPY TILL I COME" UNDER THE TOPIC -A TIME TO THINK- THAT, "NOW IS NO NATION THE GREATEST NATION BUT 'IMAGI'NATION." NOW, 'LET MY PEOPLE THINK. FOR O' AFRICA, IF THERE IS ANY WHO HAS BROUGHT -AFRICA AND HUMANITY- SOME PEACE REGARDING NATIONAL ELECTION HELD IN AFRICA IN RECENT DAY, IT IS THE GREAT AND NOBLE MAN, -ODINGA- OF KENYA. AND AFRICA AND THE WORLD MUST ALWAYS BE APPRECITIVE OF THE -HEARTS- OF -ODINGA- OF KENYA; AL GORE, JOHN KERRY AND MITT ROMNEY ALL OF THE US, WHEN IT COMES TO -CONCEEDING DEFEAT- IN NATIONAL ELECTIONS. FOR WE KNOW THAT ONE DOES NOT HAVE TO SIT ON A -NATIONAL THRONE- TO BE ABLE TO MAKE THE IMPACT DESIGNED FOR HIM OR HER BY GOD IN HIS NATION AND IN THE WORLD. PULSE. A TIME TO THINK.
YEA, ANY MAN-MADE "JACOB'S TROUBLE"? "BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS" O' YOU OF THE -AFRICAN CONTINENT, EUROPEAN CONTINENT, ASIAN CONTINENT, AUSTRALIAN CONTINENT, AND ALL OF THE AMERICAN CONTINENT FOR YOUR -'IMAGI'NATION IS -YOUR NATION!! THEREFORE, FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR NATION AND PEOPLE AND HUMANITY AS A WHOLE, -"THINK BIG, DREAM BIG, DO EXPLOITS" AND YOUR -'IMAGI'NATION SHALL MAKE YOUR -NATION- THE GREATEST -NATION- THOUGH, GLOBAL MAN-MADE "JACOB'S TROUBLE". PULSE. NOW, 'LET MY PEOPLE THINK'.
WHO IS HE THAT SAYS THERE IS NO HOPE FOR -AFRICA, IF AFRICA SHALL CONTINUE TO HAVE MEN LIKE -ODIGA- OF KENYA? AFRICA UNITE!!GHANA, -ONE NATION, ONE PEOPLE, ONE DESTINY!! WHAT DID I SAY? I SAID WHO SAYS THERE IS NO HOPE FOR AMERICA -IF- AMERICA SHALL CONTINUE TO HAVE MEN LIKE AL GORE, JOHN KERRY AND MITT ROMNEY? SOMEBODY, YOU DID NOT GET ME, I SAID THERE IS MORE HOPE IN GOD FOR YOUR NATION AND MINE IF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD SHALL HAVE -MEN- WHO KNOW AND UNDERSTAND HOW -HEROIC- IT IS TO GRACEFULLY CONCEED DEFEAT IN -NATIONAL ELECTIONS. FOR THE WORLD KNOW HOW MUCH PAIN -HUMANITY- CONTINUE TO BEAR AS A RESULT OF, PRE, DURING AND POST NATIONAL ELECTION VIOLENCE. PULSE. NOW, -'LET MY PEOPLE TINK'. FOR "IT IS FINISH" THEREFORE "OCCUPY TILL I COME".
TOGETHER, WE CAN! WITH GOD, WE CAN! GOD BLESS AFRICA. GOD BLESS THE GREAT MAN -ODINGA- OF KENYA. GOD BLESS ALL WITH THE UNDERTANDING IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THEM TO HAVE THE DESIRED IMPACT IN THEIR NATION AND IN THE WORLD -WITHOUT- EVER SITTING ON -THE THRONE OF A NATION.GOD BLESS AL GORE JOHN KERRY AND MITT ROMNEY THE NOBLE MEN OF US. GOD BLESS THE -PETITIONERS- IN GHANA'S 2012 NATIONAL ELECTIONS BEFORE "THE POWERS THAT BE". GOD BLESS THE SUPREME COURT OF GHANA TO "BE STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE". GOD BLESS -'JOSHUA' THE PRESIDENT OF GHANA, HIS EXCELLENCY -JOHN- DRAMANI MAHAMA TO "BE STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE", AND, GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND GHANA.
Joe Turkey 12 years ago

30 years ago? that sounds familiar that was in 1982 there about. That was the start of Jerry Rawlings madness. So when Korea was talking development, Ghana was talking revolution, foolish copying a Libya that has enough oil ...
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30 years ago? that sounds familiar that was in 1982 there about. That was the start of Jerry Rawlings madness. So when Korea was talking development, Ghana was talking revolution, foolish copying a Libya that has enough oil to drink, holding on to power by killing people who could otherwise have been the drivers of development. Even judges who disagreed were killed an burned. Thirty years on, Jerry Rawlings has no apology to offer but rather more insults.
Toronto T 12 years ago

Let me tell you the true kwame Nkrumah did not have vision. Every thing you see was planned by the colonial masters. Korlebu bu, university of Ghana , tema refin. Akosombo dam. These were all planned and executed by the white ...
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Let me tell you the true kwame Nkrumah did not have vision. Every thing you see was planned by the colonial masters. Korlebu bu, university of Ghana , tema refin. Akosombo dam. These were all planned and executed by the white man. When kwame Nkrumah took over every thing went down hill. Let the historical tell you the facts. All those we're in progress when kwame Nkrumah took over. You go figure.
Counsellor 12 years ago

Toronto T where did you get this divergent view from?

Toronto T where did you get this divergent view from?
Uncle Mends, Takoradi 12 years ago

So why did the colonial masters who ruled us for almost 100 years planned these projects but not build them until Nkrumah came to get them done in 9 years.

With that said, we just need to add to good that was done and corr ...
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So why did the colonial masters who ruled us for almost 100 years planned these projects but not build them until Nkrumah came to get them done in 9 years.

With that said, we just need to add to good that was done and correct the bad that continue to linger.
AKONFEM ERROR PREZ 12 years ago

NANA WSA THE WINNER,BUT NDC MAHAMA CRIMINALS BRIBED HIM,THAT IS THE END OF GHANA NOW,WHERE MAHANI IS TAKING GHANA TO,ONLY GOD KNOWS,CORRUPTS MAHAMA NDC,GAY AMISSAH CON NOT DO THE JOB,SINKING AND COLLAPS GHANA,THATS ALL,PERIOD ...
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NANA WSA THE WINNER,BUT NDC MAHAMA CRIMINALS BRIBED HIM,THAT IS THE END OF GHANA NOW,WHERE MAHANI IS TAKING GHANA TO,ONLY GOD KNOWS,CORRUPTS MAHAMA NDC,GAY AMISSAH CON NOT DO THE JOB,SINKING AND COLLAPS GHANA,THATS ALL,PERIOD,SAD AND SHAME,FOOLS
AKONFEM ERROR PREZ 12 years ago

NANA WAS NANA,WHY NOT GO AND TALK TO CRIMINAL CORRUPTS,EMPTY HEAD,INCOMPETENT MAHAMA GREEDY BASTEDS AS JJ SAID,AND THIEF AMISSAH GAY,HOPE YOU CAN STARTFROM THERE,GHANA IS RICH BUT WHY THE PEOPLE ARE POOR,MR ANNAN,HMMMMMMMM,ON ...
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NANA WAS NANA,WHY NOT GO AND TALK TO CRIMINAL CORRUPTS,EMPTY HEAD,INCOMPETENT MAHAMA GREEDY BASTEDS AS JJ SAID,AND THIEF AMISSAH GAY,HOPE YOU CAN STARTFROM THERE,GHANA IS RICH BUT WHY THE PEOPLE ARE POOR,MR ANNAN,HMMMMMMMM,ONLY GOD CAN SAVE GHANA,NOT NDC MAHAMA AKONFEM CHOP ALL GHANA MONEY AND LEFT US JUST BONES,PUUUULSHIT
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

WHY DONT U ADD BLACKSTAR LINE, THE REAL REPUBLICANS, GH AIRWAYS, (KOTOKA)INTL AIRPORT, MOTORWAY, GH NATIONAL COLLEGE, GBSTARS ETC....WERE THESE ALSO PLANNED N EXECUTED BY KWASI BRONI? U SEE UR FOLLY?

WHY DONT U ADD BLACKSTAR LINE, THE REAL REPUBLICANS, GH AIRWAYS, (KOTOKA)INTL AIRPORT, MOTORWAY, GH NATIONAL COLLEGE, GBSTARS ETC....WERE THESE ALSO PLANNED N EXECUTED BY KWASI BRONI? U SEE UR FOLLY?
MARCUS AMPADU 12 years ago

Please give us your source or sources of information.

Please give us your source or sources of information.
GHANA FIRST 12 years ago

Whatever Mr Kofi Annan want to write he must sermonize it to the greedy politicians
Just as Business man sets up business and
expect to make profit so haveour politicians enter into public office to enrich they atheir fami ...
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Whatever Mr Kofi Annan want to write he must sermonize it to the greedy politicians
Just as Business man sets up business and
expect to make profit so haveour politicians enter into public office to enrich they atheir families and cronies
Even nowadays people sponscr politicians to enter into public life so they can remember them
How can a public servant do well when he is purpetted by his debtors sponsors and friends who has help him to that position. AKWASI YEE MINISTER AFEI DIE NE WERE AFIRI YEN He was nobody we made him somebody With all these kinds of strings the Ghanaian public servant is reduced to a corrupt official who is always looking for ways to milk the nation dry
Mr Kofi Annan if you really want to help Ghana tackle our problems from here We are enemies of our own selves
The time for apportion blame on the white has long over due We must hold the bull by the horn and face our own challenges BUT THOSE WHO SEEM TO BE THE LEADERS OF THE COUNTRY MUST BE CHANNGED FIRST SO THAT THE YOUTH CAN FOLLOW
A SERIES OF CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS(Not the one to just go and drink leavebulky debts)to hep them to change
That i think is a second chance and not when the pig is in his mud and the dog is still eating his vomit
ACTION PLEASE ACTION SIR!
akyere'USA 12 years ago

We all must learn from the words of wisdom he spoke.we are all sinking in a common boat. This is our life jacket.

We all must learn from the words of wisdom he spoke.we are all sinking in a common boat. This is our life jacket.
Cash 12 years ago

You are indeed a man of a great wisdom and courage. Africa, particularly Ghana is proud to have you as a son. Keep on speaking the truth.

You are indeed a man of a great wisdom and courage. Africa, particularly Ghana is proud to have you as a son. Keep on speaking the truth.
Damani Kariku Katun-Kunari theSecond 12 years ago

Really,a poduct of Ghana Kofi Anan has spoken.He has once being the General Secretary of UN, "CENTER OF THE WORLD". Ghana,we have given the World one of our talented products. He indeed served the World body very remarkably. ...
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Really,a poduct of Ghana Kofi Anan has spoken.He has once being the General Secretary of UN, "CENTER OF THE WORLD". Ghana,we have given the World one of our talented products. He indeed served the World body very remarkably. ANAN REALLY PROVED TO THE WORLD that, he was born man of honor. ANAN, THE WORLD IS PROUD OF YOU and Ghana in particular. Yes.All of us that witnessed 1957,will never forget. The best word to Ghana to day is "HITORY IS HISTORY ! LET'S LIVE UP TO DR. KWAME NKRUMAH'S ASPIRATIONS TODAY,TOMORROW AND THE FUTURE". LET'S HAVE JOY IN THE RISE OF NKRUMAH, THAN HIS FALL. He was God's Gift to Ghanaland.Anan WELL DONE.
COS 90 12 years ago

This is really a second chance said by Mr.Kofi Annan, but the problem is apart from Dr.Kwame Nkrumah, a pure selfless and nationlist gahnaian, all past and current politicians are self greedy, stomach politicians, visionless ...
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This is really a second chance said by Mr.Kofi Annan, but the problem is apart from Dr.Kwame Nkrumah, a pure selfless and nationlist gahnaian, all past and current politicians are self greedy, stomach politicians, visionless and corrupt leaders in ghana. If they (politicians) are to emulate from Dr.Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana would have been developed long time ago and ghanaians will travel for green pasture elswhere. Until the attitudes of our politicians change, there is no second chance for ghana.
Emmanuel Dornor 12 years ago

It is a wonderful peace of wisdom, I think it must be supporte by all who want peace and development.

We need to really put infrastructure in order. The infrastruct includes higher electricity, roads and ports and water su ...
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It is a wonderful peace of wisdom, I think it must be supporte by all who want peace and development.

We need to really put infrastructure in order. The infrastruct includes higher electricity, roads and ports and water supply, which are major basics for industrialization.

The a better management with people and the country in mind for better Ghana.
Dagban "UK2 12 years ago

Nana you have said it all, Ghanaians should accept what The mighty said, Once again NANA " Mbo", "Mbo"

Nana you have said it all, Ghanaians should accept what The mighty said, Once again NANA " Mbo", "Mbo"
BRAVEBOY 12 years ago

Thank God we have good leaders. I share every single point in your article. With God's help we will leave a brighter place for the next generation. You are a success case even in difficulties and I hope people see what hope ...
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Thank God we have good leaders. I share every single point in your article. With God's help we will leave a brighter place for the next generation. You are a success case even in difficulties and I hope people see what hope it offers them. An inspiration.
Ackomah 12 years ago

Great man with great sense of humour who always want to put his country on de right path.

Great man with great sense of humour who always want to put his country on de right path.
KOFI ABDULAI 12 years ago

Thank you Kofi. But have you realised that the people contesting this election results have never accepted any election defeat in good faith in our elctoral history? Have you realised that they always think they are mandated ...
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Thank you Kofi. But have you realised that the people contesting this election results have never accepted any election defeat in good faith in our elctoral history? Have you realised that they always think they are mandated by Divine authority to rule? Have you realised that they seem not to understand the democratic game of elections and they confuse it wit chieftaincy?
yungjosh 12 years ago

well said Mr.Annan.xxx

well said Mr.Annan.xxx
Kwame 12 years ago

Really beautiful article.

Really beautiful article.
kk 12 years ago

Mandela II

Mandela II
BRAVEBOY 12 years ago

Remember there's Desmond Tutu as well. The more the merrier.

Remember there's Desmond Tutu as well. The more the merrier.
frank 12 years ago

WE BEG YOU IN THE NAME OF ALMIGHTY GOD
THAT YOU SHOULD LEAVE GHANA ALONE ESPECIALY YOU MR KOFI ANNAN PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LEAVE GHANA ALONE YOU ARE OUR BIGGEST PROBLEM , I SAID THAT BECAUSE WHEN YOU RETIRED FROM UN EVERYBODY ...
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WE BEG YOU IN THE NAME OF ALMIGHTY GOD
THAT YOU SHOULD LEAVE GHANA ALONE ESPECIALY YOU MR KOFI ANNAN PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LEAVE GHANA ALONE YOU ARE OUR BIGGEST PROBLEM , I SAID THAT BECAUSE WHEN YOU RETIRED FROM UN EVERYBODY IN GHANA WAS HAPPY THINKING THAT YOU WILL COME BACK HOME AND TAKE THE LEADERSHIP OF GHANA BUT YOU LET US DOWN BIG TIME FOR THE THIEVES TO THORN MOTHER GHANA APART I MEAN THE SO CALLED STUPID CURRENT POLITICIANS SO PLEASE SHUT UP AND WE KNOW FOR SURE GOD WILL SEES US THROUGH ----CRYING CRYING CRYING EVERYWHERE IN GHANA OLD PEOPLE YOUNG CHILDREN WHY SO SO MR KOFI ANNAN LEAVE US ALONE AND TAKE YOUR PEACE AND SELFISH AWAY.
BRAVEBOY 12 years ago

Frank! he is actually selfless. We have very few good elders in Africa and that is part of our problem. We need citizens everyone will listen to and it is great for them to sit on the side and help guide and guard our nation. ...
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Frank! he is actually selfless. We have very few good elders in Africa and that is part of our problem. We need citizens everyone will listen to and it is great for them to sit on the side and help guide and guard our nation. Most prosperous countries even have a nominal President or leader who is a uniting force for the nation. We are lucky to have him and others. Remember Mandela stepping aside early just to help and my God even on his sick bed, he is a uniting force in South Africa.
NANA KORANKYE 12 years ago

THANKS KOFI AND LET THOSE WHO HAVE EARS LISTEN. GHANAIANS SHOULD START THINKING AND STOP THESE RATS IN BOTH NDC/NPP FROM USING THEM AS STOOGES. THEY ARE JUST USING THESE SENSELESS BEINGS FOR THEIR SELFISH GAINS AND THEY STILL ...
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THANKS KOFI AND LET THOSE WHO HAVE EARS LISTEN. GHANAIANS SHOULD START THINKING AND STOP THESE RATS IN BOTH NDC/NPP FROM USING THEM AS STOOGES. THEY ARE JUST USING THESE SENSELESS BEINGS FOR THEIR SELFISH GAINS AND THEY STILL DONT GET IT. WAKE UP.
BRAVEBOY 12 years ago

Nana! it is their brains. I wish I had a starter on them sometimes.

Nana! it is their brains. I wish I had a starter on them sometimes.
Billy from Portsmouth UK 12 years ago

I do understand your pain against Dr Anang my question is will the Up/NPP and NDC give him the chance to be the leader of Ghana ?the whole Africa want him to be the head of African Union. But as for us Ghanaians we show no ...
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I do understand your pain against Dr Anang my question is will the Up/NPP and NDC give him the chance to be the leader of Ghana ?the whole Africa want him to be the head of African Union. But as for us Ghanaians we show no respect for him see what the University student did against him
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mohammed amin abdallah adenta fafraha 12 years ago

it is matter of taking a pain to write an article,the mind set will remain the same,corruption,corruption corruption is the order ofthe day,education becomes meaningless if you don't have god-father politician,fellow ghanaian ...
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it is matter of taking a pain to write an article,the mind set will remain the same,corruption,corruption corruption is the order ofthe day,education becomes meaningless if you don't have god-father politician,fellow ghanaians we need the change in our mind set,Almighty Allah will not descend to the earth to change our condition,he endowed us with mental faculty ,and unless we take an initiative to chnage it ourselves.corruption is a menace in the african continent,it is the cause of political,social and econoic unrest that we experience in the africa continent and therefore,if one party remains in power they get richer and richer to the detriment ofthe opposition and eventually resort in to political instabilty.
Home Boy 12 years ago

Thank you Mr. Annan for this great piece.
There will be no third chance for us.
It's now that we can show the world what we are capable of.
God bless our homeland Ghana.

Thank you Mr. Annan for this great piece.
There will be no third chance for us.
It's now that we can show the world what we are capable of.
God bless our homeland Ghana.
Esse Masseme 12 years ago

Good morning Excellency K.A,with so inspirations,talented peace maker in the whole world,been an African particular Ghanaian who share common destiny,common history with the two neighbourhood countries(Togo,Cote d´Ivoire)why ...
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Good morning Excellency K.A,with so inspirations,talented peace maker in the whole world,been an African particular Ghanaian who share common destiny,common history with the two neighbourhood countries(Togo,Cote d´Ivoire)why can you not use all in your talent to help the others(Togo)to have just 10% of what their own ghanaian brothers are living? Yours faithfully Esse
Esse Masseme 12 years ago

Dear K.A,
i´am always proud of you and all of the whole Whorld is satisfied with your mission accomplished as UN Secretary.And what you are still doing,the only Missions remained are:YOUR involvement in Liberation of Lauren ...
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Dear K.A,
i´am always proud of you and all of the whole Whorld is satisfied with your mission accomplished as UN Secretary.And what you are still doing,the only Missions remained are:YOUR involvement in Liberation of Laurent Gbagbo which may only bring real Reconciliation in that Country, particularly the whole Subregion(west Africa).And more than a Mission you have ahead immediately to accomplish is:your Help in Togo(PRESENT Elections.Dough they may not know your value,but for God sake try to help them and save millions of Lives. E.Masseme
Senior citizen-Germany 12 years ago

The die hard adherants of the political devide may not understand the carefully written massage presented by Kofi Annan untill they have thought twice of Ghana as a Nation,s second chance to spring out of our failures as a re ...
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The die hard adherants of the political devide may not understand the carefully written massage presented by Kofi Annan untill they have thought twice of Ghana as a Nation,s second chance to spring out of our failures as a result of one party system which refuses to listern to the voice of the opposition and declears every move of the opposition parties as subversion against the rulling party.we need therefore to prove moral compass in the society.
oskar 12 years ago

dont mind the thiefs

dont mind the thiefs
BANTAMA APREKU 12 years ago

I have been thinking of when Ghana can have people like Busumuru Anang leading the country. But this man, fearing somebody will say I support this Party or the other has never given the thought of standing as an Independent c ...
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I have been thinking of when Ghana can have people like Busumuru Anang leading the country. But this man, fearing somebody will say I support this Party or the other has never given the thought of standing as an Independent candidate. Oh, I do not want to spoil the broth.

Please, Ghana needs saviours to give us LIFE and independence but the current crop of politicians will always lead into ABJECT POVERTY and NATURAL BEGGARS.

Busumuru, I know you feel ashamed of yourself for the snails backwad pace of our GROWTH in every sphere of life. The only hope is coming out to stand as an independent presidential candidate and appointing people who matter - in and out of the present political divide - to lift us out of this shameful way of living.

Now, look at the life of Mr. Amidu. He is afraid of his precious life just because he has tried to be a PATRIOT! Cry, beloved country. When can we live as human beings? There are more of ANIMALS than HUMAN BEINGS in Ghana today than even in 1950s and 1960s.

We need an INDEPENDENT PRESIDENT to make these GREEDY/SELFISH politicians shut their mouths. By so doing, the political parties may start thinking twice.
SULE 12 years ago

It's very interesting how people have conveniently taken various aspects of the noble man's brilliant piece and are reading all sorts of meanings into his piece. Once again, thank you ELDER KOFI ANNAN for your profound words ...
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It's very interesting how people have conveniently taken various aspects of the noble man's brilliant piece and are reading all sorts of meanings into his piece. Once again, thank you ELDER KOFI ANNAN for your profound words of wisdom.
kokomo 12 years ago

kofi annan shut up. ur stats on the economy of ghana is wrong. 56 yrs after independece ur cpp has ruled ghana for 44 yrs. today, even the elementary school children knows that ur party cpp stole 2012 election. the liars star ...
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kofi annan shut up. ur stats on the economy of ghana is wrong. 56 yrs after independece ur cpp has ruled ghana for 44 yrs. today, even the elementary school children knows that ur party cpp stole 2012 election. the liars started by nkrumah, continued by rawlings to mahama has put ghana in this backward situation.don't ever come to paint good picture of ghana whilst u urself know the downward trend of ghana's enonomy and politics.
Paul Amuna 12 years ago

For your information, /Kofi Annan was never a declared CPP man. He was just a young man at the time and his father Mr Reginald Annan's house was where the UGCC was formed. His father funded and supported Danquah, Busia and th ...
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For your information, /Kofi Annan was never a declared CPP man. He was just a young man at the time and his father Mr Reginald Annan's house was where the UGCC was formed. His father funded and supported Danquah, Busia and the lot in their politics (that you appear to belong to) so stop talking nonsense here. So you see, if you do not know the facts about a man, don't just condemn him.

Why don't you take the trouble to find out more about him? He is telling the truth and has analysed things for himself. What have you achieved in life to be sitting on such a high horse yourself?
Musah baba 12 years ago

God bless Ghana and the Ghanaians.

God bless Ghana and the Ghanaians.
Musah baba 12 years ago

Ghana have come a long way to fail, Ghanaians knows it, court cases is part of the way Ghanaians solve problems, we leant it from our respective villages, we will be fine. God bless Ghana!

Ghana have come a long way to fail, Ghanaians knows it, court cases is part of the way Ghanaians solve problems, we leant it from our respective villages, we will be fine. God bless Ghana!
YAFFA YAFFA UK 12 years ago

YES YOU ARE A REAL MESSAIAH FOR GHANA AFTER KWAME NKRUMAH.YOU ALWAYS UPLIFT GHANA WHEREVER YOU FIND YOURSELF. REMAIN WHERE YOU ARE TO SEE BETTER AND GIVE RELEVANT ADVICE WHEN THE NEED ARISES, IN ORDER NOT TO SUBJECT YOUR YOUR ...
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YES YOU ARE A REAL MESSAIAH FOR GHANA AFTER KWAME NKRUMAH.YOU ALWAYS UPLIFT GHANA WHEREVER YOU FIND YOURSELF. REMAIN WHERE YOU ARE TO SEE BETTER AND GIVE RELEVANT ADVICE WHEN THE NEED ARISES, IN ORDER NOT TO SUBJECT YOUR YOURSELF TO USELESS, BRAINLESS MEN TO DICTATE TO YOU OR CURRUPT YOU. YOU ARE A TRUE PATRIOTIC GHANAIAN. GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU!
kuma 12 years ago

THIS IS DIPLOMACY AT ITS BEST. YOU HAVE SERVED THE WORLD WITH DELIGENCE NOW IS THE TIME TO DIRRECT YOUR EFFORTS HOME.THANK YOU

THIS IS DIPLOMACY AT ITS BEST. YOU HAVE SERVED THE WORLD WITH DELIGENCE NOW IS THE TIME TO DIRRECT YOUR EFFORTS HOME.THANK YOU
Dr Robert K Glah 12 years ago

Ghana's Second Civilisation it is.
Ghanaians must carry only the Flag of Ghana, like Martin Amidu, and not their own personal flags.

Ghana's Second Civilisation it is.
Ghanaians must carry only the Flag of Ghana, like Martin Amidu, and not their own personal flags.
Kofi Ankomah Hagan 12 years ago

Tnx

Tnx

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