Power sharing will be difficult – Mike Oquaye

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ASEM BE BA DABI 12 years ago

We cant share power with thieves like Mahama and his team Z

We cant share power with thieves like Mahama and his team Z
Humphrey 12 years ago

I think Ghanaweb is worldwide network let us tolerate our friends and comment that we post on the website we have to be decorous in our comment. Ghana is country that believe in democracy. Let us keep the peace and move on.

I think Ghanaweb is worldwide network let us tolerate our friends and comment that we post on the website we have to be decorous in our comment. Ghana is country that believe in democracy. Let us keep the peace and move on.
ZoRRo 12 years ago

PROF: I put it to you that the only ideological difference between NDC and NPP is that one steals and is not caught, and the other steals and is always caught. These two groups of bandits have the same objective -- to make th ...
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PROF: I put it to you that the only ideological difference between NDC and NPP is that one steals and is not caught, and the other steals and is always caught. These two groups of bandits have the same objective -- to make themselves rich irrespective of the damage it may do to the country. That is why the public do not have a clear choice between these two groups: because the value is the same.
MINOR CASE 12 years ago

True one is a clever thief and one is a clumsy thief just like a thief who stole merchandise from a store , run to the paking lot and could not find where he parked his getaway car and was caught right there.

True one is a clever thief and one is a clumsy thief just like a thief who stole merchandise from a store , run to the paking lot and could not find where he parked his getaway car and was caught right there.
MINOR CASE 12 years ago

That is NDC right there.

That is NDC right there.
Homesense 12 years ago

ZoRRo and MINOR CASE, you are both dead right: there's no ideological difference between the two parties, not even the direction in which the economy should be run. Congrats, my 2 like-minded friends.

In any case, permit m ...
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ZoRRo and MINOR CASE, you are both dead right: there's no ideological difference between the two parties, not even the direction in which the economy should be run. Congrats, my 2 like-minded friends.

In any case, permit me to 'sell my medicine' for peace, which the media has rudely forced everybody to believe is under threat now:

I believe that the ordinary supporters of the NDC and NPP are those who should be targeted for the peace education between now and, especially immediately after the announcement of the verdict. This is because I suspect strongly that in the case of the leaders of the two parties, they might have employed psychologists and other experts to psyche them up for whatever judgement is pronounced. But who is doing same for the supporters on the street?

To this end, I suggest that the contents of the educational messages now, should target at enabling the ordinary supporters manage their emotional outbursts of joy (for the winner) and sadness (for the loser), upon the announcement.

For example, winners should not insult the losers, cast unnecessary insinuations at them, should keep at moderate levels sounds from music systems and comport themselves properly when in victory processions.

In the same way, the losers must, first accept, unconditionally, the verdict that is pronounced and aim to carry on with their normal lives. They must accept the fact that it is the winners' right to jubilate, and so should not interfere in their jubilations. Ability to join in such a jubilations would neutralize any tension, and would be a big plus. The losers should, further, avoid starting insults and insinuations, and would do very well if they do not return insults and insinuations if they come from the jubilating winners.

THEY SHOULD REMEMBER THAT NEXT GENERAL ELECTIONS ARE JUST 3 YEARS AWAY AND THEY COULD PREPARE TO HAE A 'TKO' WIN.
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OLD SOLDIER 12 years ago

Author:Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings...
Hahaaaaa, Afari Djan on the ropes !

Dr. Afari Djan, the self-acclaimed god of elections, currently finds himself between a rock and a hard place.

The noose around his neck is gettin ...
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Author:Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings...
Hahaaaaa, Afari Djan on the ropes !

Dr. Afari Djan, the self-acclaimed god of elections, currently finds himself between a rock and a hard place.

The noose around his neck is getting tighter and tighter with ever lie that spews out of the mouth of the Tilapia fish-farmer.

The chief returning officer of elections in Ghana is today claiming never to have heard what 'pdf'(portable document format)means.

Lucky for Afari Djan, the NPP will teach him what pdf is all about today for free.

We shall make every NDC foolsoldier see the gargantuan stealing prowess of Afari Djan.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

MAKES NO SENSE...
WINNER MUST TAKE ALL. BUT WE NEED A FEDERALISED GOVT IN GH. THE IGP MUST BE SCRAPPED. ALL REGIONS MUST HAVE A CHIEF OF POLICE. THEY MUST REPORT TO THE DEFENCE MINISTER. REGIONAL POLICE CHIEFS MUST ALSO REPO ...
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MAKES NO SENSE...
WINNER MUST TAKE ALL. BUT WE NEED A FEDERALISED GOVT IN GH. THE IGP MUST BE SCRAPPED. ALL REGIONS MUST HAVE A CHIEF OF POLICE. THEY MUST REPORT TO THE DEFENCE MINISTER. REGIONAL POLICE CHIEFS MUST ALSO REPORT TO THE REGIONAL MINISTER N WORK WITH CITY MAYORS. LET THE PPL VOTE FOR THEIR MAYORS N DCE'S...
facts 12 years ago

Now consider how some NDC shadow leaders who are angered by Agyei's conviction are seriously making corrections, giving various definitions and interpretations to say he did not mean what is generally known as " the winner ta ...
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Now consider how some NDC shadow leaders who are angered by Agyei's conviction are seriously making corrections, giving various definitions and interpretations to say he did not mean what is generally known as " the winner takes all". His good intentions are being turned upside down by his colleagues who are taken over by the childish idea that: our "enemies" will say we propose this because we do not have the men to govern. I believe by now they have organised internal attacks on him. Oh poor Agyei!

They Say They Say 12 years ago

Would you consider voting for PPP instead? Want different results? Don't vote same old same old.

Would you consider voting for PPP instead? Want different results? Don't vote same old same old.
K Addai 12 years ago

What is true? Sit up and think! Don't be deceived. Ghana is now 20 to 30 behind because of actions and inactions of recent politicians changing everything the previous government did - change civil servants , high flyers and ...
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What is true? Sit up and think! Don't be deceived. Ghana is now 20 to 30 behind because of actions and inactions of recent politicians changing everything the previous government did - change civil servants , high flyers and everybody and replace them with their cronies. Working together is better than being antagonistic to each other. Sit up and think about the future of Ghana as a whole and not individuals. Do not be selfish and greedy!
kululu 12 years ago

you are right Mr Addai. Corruption in govt would also reduce because 4 instance, an ndc minister would not tolerate an npp minister stealing or ruining state funds, both being in the same govt.

you are right Mr Addai. Corruption in govt would also reduce because 4 instance, an ndc minister would not tolerate an npp minister stealing or ruining state funds, both being in the same govt.
osei yao 12 years ago

For starters, let all the Christian Churches in Ghana which profess to do the work of the same one God, unite. This will set example to the rest of us how unity works in practice. We are fed up with granduous words, show us s ...
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For starters, let all the Christian Churches in Ghana which profess to do the work of the same one God, unite. This will set example to the rest of us how unity works in practice. We are fed up with granduous words, show us some example. This will be easy because most of these politicians go to church on Sundays
KOO 12 years ago

How can any one dream of sharing power with this Mahama government?.For almost a year now there have been no funds paid to the districts.How do they expect any development to take place? The money is finished.Corruption,misma ...
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How can any one dream of sharing power with this Mahama government?.For almost a year now there have been no funds paid to the districts.How do they expect any development to take place? The money is finished.Corruption,mismanagement and propaganda is what they know best.The reality will dawn with them sooner or later.They can not keep on going this way but joining them will be disaster for any party.
KILLER 12 years ago

GREAT IDEA BUT THE NPP PARTY IS SO DEMONIC TO SHARE WITH.TOO MUCH SABOTAGING NO.

GREAT IDEA BUT THE NPP PARTY IS SO DEMONIC TO SHARE WITH.TOO MUCH SABOTAGING NO.
NO 12 years ago

NPP WANT TO USE WAYS AND MEANS TO COME TO POWER.

NPP WANT TO USE WAYS AND MEANS TO COME TO POWER.
YF 12 years ago

Are you stupid? Is the bishop of the catholic church an NPP member? Is Dr Kwabena Adjei and Fiifi Kwetey NPP members?dummy, learn sense a little bit ahh.They are the ones suggesting Ghana should form a unity government which ...
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Are you stupid? Is the bishop of the catholic church an NPP member? Is Dr Kwabena Adjei and Fiifi Kwetey NPP members?dummy, learn sense a little bit ahh.They are the ones suggesting Ghana should form a unity government which NPP is not going to accept because of idiological difference.
Odasanyi, London 12 years ago

This man happens to be one of the most selfish politicians ever seen by the country. He is only thinking of the scenario where power sharing might make it difficult for the positions to go round to enable him get a position. ...
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This man happens to be one of the most selfish politicians ever seen by the country. He is only thinking of the scenario where power sharing might make it difficult for the positions to go round to enable him get a position. Think about Ghana for once.
ACRI Mate 12 years ago

You are a fool, you dont understand english. Read it again or let some explain to you before jumping to conclusion.

You are a fool, you dont understand english. Read it again or let some explain to you before jumping to conclusion.

Concerned 12 years ago

The ideological difference which was mentioned is only a paper difference. Besides when we change the governance system, the two major parties will become less prominent,paving the way for us to work together. Hopefully the m ...
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The ideological difference which was mentioned is only a paper difference. Besides when we change the governance system, the two major parties will become less prominent,paving the way for us to work together. Hopefully the majority of the current actors will also vanish from the scene to reduce the bitterness.
NAA4U 12 years ago

AND VICE VERSA DEAR. MAHAMA CANNOT ALSO SHARE POWER STEALERS, SABOTEURS AND PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BE PRESIDENT AT ALL COST AND THROUGH THE BACK DOOR.

AND VICE VERSA DEAR. MAHAMA CANNOT ALSO SHARE POWER STEALERS, SABOTEURS AND PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BE PRESIDENT AT ALL COST AND THROUGH THE BACK DOOR.
KOJO 12 years ago

WHY SHOULD NDC SUGGEST POWER SHARING AT THIS TIME THAT NPP HAS PROVED THAT THEY STOLE POWER. TO REWARD STEALING IS A BAD EXAMPLE. IF THE SC FINDS NDC GUILTY LET THEM GO INTO OPPOSITION TO LEARN NOT TO STEAL AGAIN, PERIOD. GOD ...
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WHY SHOULD NDC SUGGEST POWER SHARING AT THIS TIME THAT NPP HAS PROVED THAT THEY STOLE POWER. TO REWARD STEALING IS A BAD EXAMPLE. IF THE SC FINDS NDC GUILTY LET THEM GO INTO OPPOSITION TO LEARN NOT TO STEAL AGAIN, PERIOD. GOD BLESS GHANA.
MENSAH 12 years ago

THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM/FACTOR IS THAT OF,WHAT WE CALL:
BRIBERY & CORRUPTION.

If BRIBERY & CORRUPTION is not curbed,what ever system of governance Ghana will initiate,will,and cannot achieve its definite and maximum/utmost ...
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THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM/FACTOR IS THAT OF,WHAT WE CALL:
BRIBERY & CORRUPTION.

If BRIBERY & CORRUPTION is not curbed,what ever system of governance Ghana will initiate,will,and cannot achieve its definite and maximum/utmost aim.
WHY?
Because,the parties involved could agree to disagree to share the cake still,without the knowledge of the citizenry,who would still be suffering.

WHAT DID THE OPPOSITION PARTIES SAY ABOUT THE EX-GRATIA PAYMENT THEY WOULD BE RECEIVING,FOR THEIR FOUR YEARS WORK,DONE FOR THE STATE?
THEY ALL KEPT MUTE.
THAT IS MY PROOF.

THERE HAVE TO BE: INTEGRITY,TRUSTWORTHINESS,TRANSPARENCY,PROBITY & ACCOUNTABILITY,PATRIOTISM ETC.IN EVERYTHING WE DO,LEST,WE WOULD SEEM TO BE WORKING AGAINST FRICTION,AND NO WORK DONE.
Therefore,we have to think carefully in renewing our minds in any decision we make,to fuse it with all the suggestions I have up-listed,if we mean to win in the end.

GOD BLESS GHANA AND AFRICA.
Kofi Gyan 12 years ago

I think the proposal under consideration is a noble one no matter what the individual political parties orientations are. As a people we must take advantage of the current election petition situation to choose a political sys ...
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I think the proposal under consideration is a noble one no matter what the individual political parties orientations are. As a people we must take advantage of the current election petition situation to choose a political system that will serve our common good.
MINOR CASE 12 years ago

I think the call to abolish the " the winner takes all " mind set does not necessarily mean sharin cabinet between the parties. I think it means the party in power should tap talents for positions irrespective of party affi ...
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I think the call to abolish the " the winner takes all " mind set does not necessarily mean sharin cabinet between the parties. I think it means the party in power should tap talents for positions irrespective of party affiliation, award contract to honest and capable contractors irrespective of affiliation etc. The Obama administration has a republican as Defence Secretary. The state of Massachussets , heavily democratic had a Repulican as their governor and he performed credibly. That should be the norm for a civililized country .
ACRI Mate 12 years ago

But that has been happening at the parliament. So what again. Does it suggest defeat on the side of NDC?

But that has been happening at the parliament. So what again. Does it suggest defeat on the side of NDC?
KALAKUTA, GHANA 12 years ago

SURE, WE CAN'T SUBSTITUTE UNITY WITH ANYTHING IF GHANA IS TO MOVE FORWARD

SURE, WE CAN'T SUBSTITUTE UNITY WITH ANYTHING IF GHANA IS TO MOVE FORWARD
KANO 12 years ago

THE TWO LEADING POLITICAL PARTIES IN GHANA ARE DOWNRIGHT CORRUPT AND USELESS, SO WHETHER OR NOT THERE'S A COALITION GOVERNMENT, NAKED CORRUPTION AMONG THE POLITICIANS AND THEIR CRONIES WILL NEVER SOLVE THE PROBLEMS OF WINNER ...
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THE TWO LEADING POLITICAL PARTIES IN GHANA ARE DOWNRIGHT CORRUPT AND USELESS, SO WHETHER OR NOT THERE'S A COALITION GOVERNMENT, NAKED CORRUPTION AMONG THE POLITICIANS AND THEIR CRONIES WILL NEVER SOLVE THE PROBLEMS OF WINNER TAKES ALL.

GOOD HUMAN BEINGS SOLVE PROBLEMS, NOT COALITION GOVERNMENTS.

HUMAN BEINGS SOLVE PROBLEMS, NOT COALITION PARTIES!!!!!!

THERE ARE MANY GOOD KNOWLEDGEABLE PEOPLE IN GHANA WHO CAN SOLVE PROBLEMS, NOT PARTY POLITICIANS.
MENSAH 12 years ago

INTEGRITY WINS EVERY TIME AND EVERY WHERE.
THAT IS WHAT WE NEED,AND NOT THE SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE.

INTEGRITY WINS EVERY TIME AND EVERY WHERE.
THAT IS WHAT WE NEED,AND NOT THE SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE.

KWADWO BONSU 12 years ago

NANA ADDO HAS LOST THE ELECTIONS, HE SHOULD CONCEDE DEFEAT AND ALLOW PRESIDENT MAHAMA FREEDOM TO RULE THE COUNTRY. NEXT TIME HE SHOULD NOT PREACH ALL DIE BE DIE. THIS IS WHAT CAUSED HIS DEFEAT.

NANA ADDO HAS LOST THE ELECTIONS, HE SHOULD CONCEDE DEFEAT AND ALLOW PRESIDENT MAHAMA FREEDOM TO RULE THE COUNTRY. NEXT TIME HE SHOULD NOT PREACH ALL DIE BE DIE. THIS IS WHAT CAUSED HIS DEFEAT.
... ... ... 12 years ago

All you hypocrites would have to resurrect Gen. Kutu Acheampong and apologise before you can talk about sharing power; you stupid talk, talk foolish ghanians.

All you hypocrites would have to resurrect Gen. Kutu Acheampong and apologise before you can talk about sharing power; you stupid talk, talk foolish ghanians.
wayo. 12 years ago

It will be more better if the big parties share it with small parties.NPP,NDC has defferent views in politics.Two kings cannot rule one kindom but a king and a chief can rule.

It will be more better if the big parties share it with small parties.NPP,NDC has defferent views in politics.Two kings cannot rule one kindom but a king and a chief can rule.
SULE 12 years ago

There would be no power sharing. However, if there's a President who believes there's a Ghanaian with the requisite brain power to contribute to the agenda he or she has for the nation, he's at liberty to invite such an indiv ...
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There would be no power sharing. However, if there's a President who believes there's a Ghanaian with the requisite brain power to contribute to the agenda he or she has for the nation, he's at liberty to invite such an individual, to help him/her, achieve his dreams for the country. Ghana's finest ever President in the person of John Agyekum Kufuor during his tenure, realized that, Paa Kwesi Nduom could contribute in his gov't and they say, the rest is history. He again realized that Prof. Hagan could contribute and therefore invited him. He realized Agyeman Badu Akosa had something he could offer the nation and therefore invited him as well. These are but a few examples of what a President entrusted with the mandate of the masses can exercise in fulfilling the dreams and aspirations of the masses, who have given him their mandate. Democracy and elections is a contest of ideas, policies, programs and those who the electorate believe can deliver, in tandem with their own hopes and aspirations. A unity gov't is a bogus proposition and if this is being suggested because of the current election petition, then it is in bad taste and insults the intelligence of the discerning Ghanaian voter, and Ghanaians are demanding RESPECT from our politicians, institutions, various stakeholders and players and that's the only way the country can move forward.
YAW (Virginia) 12 years ago

You are spot on,Sule! That should be the right course for Ghana and not any power-sharing nonsense.

You are spot on,Sule! That should be the right course for Ghana and not any power-sharing nonsense.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

WELL SAID...

WELL SAID...
nii 12 years ago

get ride of all the old guards they are the problem. idiologicaly too far . who cares about idiology. we want the country to work . no more proceed on leave

get ride of all the old guards they are the problem. idiologicaly too far . who cares about idiology. we want the country to work . no more proceed on leave
pee 12 years ago

Too idiological

Too idiological
papa alajo 12 years ago

Don't even go there prof.

Don't even go there prof.
Sikamanba 12 years ago

All these power sharing talk does not make sense.It is unconstitutional in the first place. Secondly it is against Democratic tenants. Thirdly it is an insult to the people's will and choice.
Why wasn't this brought up when ...
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All these power sharing talk does not make sense.It is unconstitutional in the first place. Secondly it is against Democratic tenants. Thirdly it is an insult to the people's will and choice.
Why wasn't this brought up when NPP was in power? Why?.
With all due respect this nonsense should stop.The constitution and the people's will must be respected.
Why should a whole nation be held ransom by three greedy individuals? Why?
OSABARIMA DARKO 12 years ago

What is the basis of your nose in a possible power-sharing? For what, and with who?

What is the basis of your nose in a possible power-sharing? For what, and with who?
Whatever 12 years ago

We are in a democracy and people are talking about power sharing... What is wrong with our leaders? They don't even respect our constitution which states how power should be given and devolved.

We are in a democracy and people are talking about power sharing... What is wrong with our leaders? They don't even respect our constitution which states how power should be given and devolved.
Bomfaboy 12 years ago

What is power sharing anyway? Why the clamor at this time? Isn't it suicidal for any person to appoint someone he does not share any ideological philosophy with?

The constitution created the problem of winner takes all. ...
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What is power sharing anyway? Why the clamor at this time? Isn't it suicidal for any person to appoint someone he does not share any ideological philosophy with?

The constitution created the problem of winner takes all. The constitution vested so much power in the President and centralized government, and the politicians that have had the opportunity to operate it have fed fat on that concept.

If after twenty years of this distention, we have no viable, effective local government system, then we have a big problem. Civil servants have made sure the decentralization doesn't take root so they can manipulate government and feed fat on the broken system.

For a start, let's all agree that we need all to participate in the governance of the country at all levels. Since it will be difficult to have a party give positions to the opposition, the reasonable way forward is to liberate the crippling effect of the constitution.
Regional Administration, District and Municipal Administrations must be defined by an act of legislation. This must specify the extent of what they can do without need to resort to the central government and central Parliament. This must go with the fair distribution of the national cake to the regions and the Districts and Municipalities.
I propose, complete decentralization of the Ministries of EDUCATION,HEALTH, WORKS AND HOUSING, AGRICULTURE, as well as agencies as, ELECTRICITY, WATER, POLICE SERVICE, TRANSPORT to the regions and DIstricts. Central government must make the overall policy and regions and districts can add to their peculiarity. Police set up that is community based is always more effective, in policing, because they are part of the community and understand the community and knows who are in the community. The wastage in water and electricity supply will be curtailed when Regions and Districts control the distribution.

We can the make Regional Ministerial and District Secretarial Positions an ELECTIVE POSITION? In this way different parties will be represented. This will bring some kind of "competition" for excellence for the greater good of the population. So that if you think where you live is not performing, you have the opportunity to relocate to other region or district.
The President will have no strangle hold on Regional Ministers and District Chief executives, who would only be accountable to the people that elected them. Electing Regional Ministers and DCE/MCEs will further strengthen the politics and the democratic process locally, and bring the best out of people. It will reduce the national acrimony or at least shift it locally. It will also bring more people into the process.
what a shame 12 years ago

N.D.C

N.D.C
kwabena's three months into office 12 years ago

Chairman

Chairman
OBURUMANKUMA 12 years ago

This talk of power sharing is non-sense

This talk of power sharing is non-sense
Jojo 12 years ago

Any time this guy talks he sounds like a 12year old. How can somebody with all his education dispute the founder of modern Ghana.

Any time this guy talks he sounds like a 12year old. How can somebody with all his education dispute the founder of modern Ghana.

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