Kufuor advocates scrapping of Vice President post

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Nana Nkrumah 11 years ago

This is what I called GENIUS!

This is what I called GENIUS!
KOLA, INSIDE LONDON. 11 years ago

....Brainless is advocating for vice presidential position to be scrapped. So why did he not do that when he was given the mandate by his teaming kumi preko looters? Is he just a Looting ruler or a leader?

....Brainless is advocating for vice presidential position to be scrapped. So why did he not do that when he was given the mandate by his teaming kumi preko looters? Is he just a Looting ruler or a leader?
Seth Owusu 11 years ago

You call this brain at work?

He wants the position of VP abolished and replaced by a Prime Minister eh? However, he did not tell us how we are going to get the PM. Is it by election or appointment? He also did not tell u ...
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You call this brain at work?

He wants the position of VP abolished and replaced by a Prime Minister eh? However, he did not tell us how we are going to get the PM. Is it by election or appointment? He also did not tell us that this same system was practised in the second republic by the Progress Party government (now known as NPP) of which he was a member and it did not work. He had a President who sat at the Peduase Lodge enjoying goat meat everyday and doing nothing. Only the PM ended up doing the whole work.

All we need to do is to amend the responsibilities of the VP to cater for some of the duties he mentioned.

He talked of creating another Chamber of legislature on a non-partisan base. Has he taken the time to research the experience of countries that have similar systems? Non-partisan in Ghana? Even plantain sellers in the market know which party they belong and do not hide their identity.
EZEKIEL 11 years ago

I will rather suggest the following
1)Clean the judiciary and make our judges really independent to DO THEIR WORK
2)Cap the powers of the President
3) ALL MINISTERS should have NO SEAT in parliament, and NOT MRE THAN 20.
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I will rather suggest the following
1)Clean the judiciary and make our judges really independent to DO THEIR WORK
2)Cap the powers of the President
3) ALL MINISTERS should have NO SEAT in parliament, and NOT MRE THAN 20.
4)Scale down the Nr. of MPs...say 130
5)DECENTRALISATION......let the Districs AND Regions elect their OWN Leaders. NO APPOINTMENT FROM ACCRA!
6) NO SECOND CHAMBER.
7)KEEPING the 4-year Term.We don't want another GLOBE-TROTTING PRESIDENT doing nothing for 10years!!
KO 11 years ago

I agree with you Ezekiel. I sent similar suggestions during the Constitutional review commission.

I agree with you Ezekiel. I sent similar suggestions during the Constitutional review commission.
Opanin 11 years ago

Our foolish soldiers - led by Acheampong, Agbo, Selormey et al did not allow the second republic's constitution to work or Ghanaians would have seen how effective and cost effective it is. The system has been used by the UK f ...
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Our foolish soldiers - led by Acheampong, Agbo, Selormey et al did not allow the second republic's constitution to work or Ghanaians would have seen how effective and cost effective it is. The system has been used by the UK for centuries with the Queen as a ceremonial head of state. Let's change our constitution and adopt the Westminster type which even enables governments to be voted out without finishing their term.
Wisdom Twum 11 years ago

You are very interesting person.It looks as if Kufour is hallucinating. Talks are very cheap anyway. His mentor, and the most useless leader Ghana has ever had, Busia adopted the same system and it failed. He Kufour was part ...
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You are very interesting person.It looks as if Kufour is hallucinating. Talks are very cheap anyway. His mentor, and the most useless leader Ghana has ever had, Busia adopted the same system and it failed. He Kufour was part of that system. Why is he telling us to do it again? Something is seriously wrong with Kufour. Like you said, what does he mean by No-partisan? In Ghana? It is a complete waste of time talking to a thief like Kufour. And who elects that prime minister?
MENSAH. 11 years ago

No one has any authentic proof that BUSIA failed the nation with his policies.
he could have been judged well,if left to operate in his fullest capacity.
I think what Kufuor is suggesting should be well thought through,refi ...
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No one has any authentic proof that BUSIA failed the nation with his policies.
he could have been judged well,if left to operate in his fullest capacity.
I think what Kufuor is suggesting should be well thought through,refined and confined what would matter to us,the most.
The current system has failed us,because the handlers are not up to the task,appropriately.
The winner takes all system will never work in a BRIBERY AND CORRUPT ENVIRONMENT,LIKE GHANA AND AFRICA,AS A WHOLE.
There has to be a change for the better.
Branaboy 11 years ago

My Dear Seth Owusu or characterization of Ex-President Kufuor's proposal as being same as the Constitution of the 2nd Republic is inaccurate.

The 2nd Republic from 1969-1972 when the UP was in power with Abrefa Busia as Pr ...
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My Dear Seth Owusu or characterization of Ex-President Kufuor's proposal as being same as the Constitution of the 2nd Republic is inaccurate.

The 2nd Republic from 1969-1972 when the UP was in power with Abrefa Busia as Prime Minister leading government business, was a PURE Westminster model as practiced in the UK, Australia etc. with a ceremonial Head of State in the form of a monarch or a President.

What Mr. Kuffuor is advocating here is a hybrid a cross between the UK parliamentary system and the USA Presidential system. The closes we have to this is the Francophone system as enshrined in the current French 5th Republic constitution.

The President and parliament are elected with the President having Executive powers as Head of State while an appointed (by President) Prime Minister leads government business. Under this system you can have the Parliamentary Majority and the President coming from different parties and thus the role of the Prime Minister is to try to build a working legislative majority in parliament so as to ensure passing of laws. In essence the Prime Minister needs to be someone whom a powerful parliament is able to work with.

The Kufuor proposal therefore looks to strengthen the Legislative arm by giving it greater autonomy from the Executive Branch headed by the President while at the same time giving the President and the Executive branch more time to implement its policies by extending its tenure by a year. In the case of France that tenure is 7 years which I think is a little too long. I believe Mr. Kufuor also believes the same thus his suggestion of the 5 year term which is the same as that for the UK and those practicing the Westminster model of governance.
Abu 11 years ago

When you were in office for 8 years, were you not having a VP? What made you to think that the position of a VP is irrelevant now that you are out of office?

When you were in office for 8 years, were you not having a VP? What made you to think that the position of a VP is irrelevant now that you are out of office?

efo binka 11 years ago

It is important that people make mature comments rather than just jump out to use foul language.

It is important that people make mature comments rather than just jump out to use foul language.
insight to the bone 11 years ago

you have always been an idiot here on this forum , his suggestion merits contemplation especially since some countries have such an arrangement and is very effective

you have always been an idiot here on this forum , his suggestion merits contemplation especially since some countries have such an arrangement and is very effective
DAN 11 years ago

mahama and company will burn in hell for eternity...Just like he set up the castro death(kidnaping/trip to world cup) to make people forget ghana owes more than 50% of their income to loans!

mahama and company will burn in hell for eternity...Just like he set up the castro death(kidnaping/trip to world cup) to make people forget ghana owes more than 50% of their income to loans!
Nana Kwame 11 years ago

Abu or whatever u call yourself, it really pays to be very decorous & respectful when talking about the elderly, especially those who have distinguished themselves for society to benefit. Such classic example is our ex-Prez K ...
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Abu or whatever u call yourself, it really pays to be very decorous & respectful when talking about the elderly, especially those who have distinguished themselves for society to benefit. Such classic example is our ex-Prez Kuffuor. It's really a shame on u to resort to insult him. You're free to disagree with him in all that he did for us, with u being an example, to current & in future generations, but not to indulge in insulting
him. Shame on u paaa!
Pelicles. 11 years ago

The man you are insulting was just making a suggestion. There is no where in the article which says that what he said should be implemented by "Force". Think like a human if you are one. The system we have is not working.

The man you are insulting was just making a suggestion. There is no where in the article which says that what he said should be implemented by "Force". Think like a human if you are one. The system we have is not working.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 11 years ago

Yeah, the system we have is not working, huh? Well, since when did Kofuor discover scrapping of the Vice President post could probably be the best to bank our money on? Was it before or after his infamous eight year reign?

Yeah, the system we have is not working, huh? Well, since when did Kofuor discover scrapping of the Vice President post could probably be the best to bank our money on? Was it before or after his infamous eight year reign?
MENSAH. 11 years ago

Difference matter in everything,everywhere.

HE HAS BEEN THE PRESIDENT BEFORE,AND KNOWS THE DIFFERENCE GHANAIANS ARE EXPERIENCING NOW,AND WHAT HE POSED IN HIS ERA.
Time changes with its corresponding events.
Therefore,he ...
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Difference matter in everything,everywhere.

HE HAS BEEN THE PRESIDENT BEFORE,AND KNOWS THE DIFFERENCE GHANAIANS ARE EXPERIENCING NOW,AND WHAT HE POSED IN HIS ERA.
Time changes with its corresponding events.
Therefore,he can strike the difference and give advice.
It is up to the reigning government to think through and make the necessary changes,needed.
Kufuor is not lording it over anybody but just making suggestions.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 11 years ago

It's not the governing body this task of yours fall upon. But, the constitution of the land and that, my friend, is in the hand of the supreme court. The presidency is an office occupied by an elected official by the masses a ...
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It's not the governing body this task of yours fall upon. But, the constitution of the land and that, my friend, is in the hand of the supreme court. The presidency is an office occupied by an elected official by the masses and he alone cannot wake up and change a constitution. It takes parliament and way up the chain to the supreme court to affect a change, but not the government of the day alone, get it now, mate?
odikro 11 years ago

Ghanaian politicians always see the best when they are no longer in power ,why this now JAK?

Ghanaian politicians always see the best when they are no longer in power ,why this now JAK?
RAZAK 11 years ago

Is that how u talk to ur father/mother when u disagree with them. U have no morals

Is that how u talk to ur father/mother when u disagree with them. U have no morals

Nicholas Osei Kyeretwie-Chicago 11 years ago

Bow your head in shame Agyekum Kufuor for failing in your duty to ghana. In opposition you promised to ammend the constitution,but once elected, you forgot all about it as you travelled all around the globe.I beg spare us all ...
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Bow your head in shame Agyekum Kufuor for failing in your duty to ghana. In opposition you promised to ammend the constitution,but once elected, you forgot all about it as you travelled all around the globe.I beg spare us all this,when did it occur to you that the E/C be given a term of office.Hypocrite.(Nyaatwom)W'ani awu.
Shoot Rawlings 11 years ago

Fa wo nsem fo firi ho. It's when you are ignorant and blind that you will say President Kuffour failed. Don't say what you don't know ok.

Fa wo nsem fo firi ho. It's when you are ignorant and blind that you will say President Kuffour failed. Don't say what you don't know ok.
Osei, Tawiah 11 years ago

Of course, for 8 good years this visionless, clueless and empty head was only interested in looting, decorating himself and his cronies, using state money to make good his own property, buying hotels, jetting out of Ghana at ...
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Of course, for 8 good years this visionless, clueless and empty head was only interested in looting, decorating himself and his cronies, using state money to make good his own property, buying hotels, jetting out of Ghana at any opportune time when the going was tough- Poor VP, Allieu Mahama who did all the jobs whilst Kronfuor Kufuor collected the 'per diem'. With impunity, he and his looters including KT Hammond and Akufo-Addo sold our drilling-ship, Ghana Airways, Ghana Tel and the remains of state properties including plots of lands. He neglected our health sectors, education and environment, water and electricity and what happened to the HYPIC money? Your guess is as good as mine. So with all these happening in Ghana by Kufuor and his looting brigade, no wonder we are no doubt facing the consequences of his unproductive and unstimulating policies and management of our economy, educational failures, mounting health problems and very depressing state of our current situations in Ghana
Nana Nkrumah 11 years ago

At his age, he still can think far meaningful than the self-claimed young president whose thought and vision are as bleak as common hawkers on the street of Bole-Bamboi Zongo.Nonsense

At his age, he still can think far meaningful than the self-claimed young president whose thought and vision are as bleak as common hawkers on the street of Bole-Bamboi Zongo.Nonsense
Repugnant. 11 years ago

Kufour's ignorance calls for a rapid retrospective glance at his own stupidity.

Kufuor to date cannot even tell us whether he is a lawyer, yet has the audacity to suggest a system of government majority of the world regar ...
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Kufour's ignorance calls for a rapid retrospective glance at his own stupidity.

Kufuor to date cannot even tell us whether he is a lawyer, yet has the audacity to suggest a system of government majority of the world regard as outdated.

The lout had over 300 ministers and left an unsustainable government around tax payer necks. "Go wey you kufuor." Publish a book if you believe in your political remonstrances.
Mozato 11 years ago

Brain dead Rawlings would rather prefer one party state

Brain dead Rawlings would rather prefer one party state
LANDITO 11 years ago

WE REALLY THANK YOU FOR YOUR PROACTIVE RECOMMENDATIONS, THEY SHOULD ACT ON IT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE CURRENT STRUCTURES CALL FOR COUP DE TAT DUE TO INEFFICIENT MONITORING. I ALSO RECOMMENT THAT,BEFORE A PRESIDENT LEAVES OFF ...
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WE REALLY THANK YOU FOR YOUR PROACTIVE RECOMMENDATIONS, THEY SHOULD ACT ON IT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE CURRENT STRUCTURES CALL FOR COUP DE TAT DUE TO INEFFICIENT MONITORING. I ALSO RECOMMENT THAT,BEFORE A PRESIDENT LEAVES OFFICE, THE STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS TO BE RED TO AVOID THE PROGAGANDA MACHINERY OF THE IN-COMING PRESIDENT AND ALSO CAN BE A TOOL TO CALL FOR ANY FALSE PRESENTATIONS BY THE OUT-GOING PRESIDENT. GOD BLESS YOU JAK
faithgrows 11 years ago

WTA syndrome is the problem for the country.

WTA syndrome is the problem for the country.
Kojo Samla 11 years ago

When you are in to serve, winner takes all is no problem. When politicians only come in to cheat, lie and steal then winner takes all becomes a problem. They can't just wait for their turn to steal.

When you are in to serve, winner takes all is no problem. When politicians only come in to cheat, lie and steal then winner takes all becomes a problem. They can't just wait for their turn to steal.
Pelicles. 11 years ago

Your input is what is destroying Ghana. These people are just waiting to come in and rake their share of the national cake without thinking about those below them.

Your input is what is destroying Ghana. These people are just waiting to come in and rake their share of the national cake without thinking about those below them.

Senior Wisdom 11 years ago

I think the concept of 2 chambers would be laudable but the numbers have to be small in each chamber. Most importantly there should be regional government with power devolved to the regions especially is areas as education, h ...
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I think the concept of 2 chambers would be laudable but the numbers have to be small in each chamber. Most importantly there should be regional government with power devolved to the regions especially is areas as education, health, agriculture and policing. The regions should have some autonomy but accountable to the federal government which should be responsible for Foreign affairs and national security. The regions should be allowed to undertake projects to generate income and contribute to the federal government. At the federal level representation from the regions should be capped per a defined population as the regional budgets to help marginalize some regions. I think Kuffour is being a statesman with the suggestion
DAN 11 years ago

how the USA works

how the USA works
Obournana 11 years ago

I wonder what ex president Kuffour's motives are. A messenger and errand boy are the same. The problem is not changing names for UP model but the function. Parliament is not working and the opposition is only doing politics b ...
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I wonder what ex president Kuffour's motives are. A messenger and errand boy are the same. The problem is not changing names for UP model but the function. Parliament is not working and the opposition is only doing politics but not as parliamentarians. Council of State is not functioning because of cronisim. If Sam Jonah's brother who is village chief could be appointed a council of state because he financed NPP, what do you expect? Kuffour said Aliu Mahama was the best vice president Ghana has ever had after dumping him to support Kyeremateng. If so then, why does Kuffour want vice president position abolished. It is a matter of making the system work and each position performing its function. When NPP won two elections the EC mandate was normal. Now that NPP lost two elections everything about EC is wrong. Is ex-president Kuffour listening to himself or just for political expediencies. Changing the bottle for old wine is still the same. MPs only like increasing their salary and benefits but not work. Kyei Bonsu can only make noise about politics and not about maintaining their pay. It's a shame that Kuffour want us to go back to the UP system. I am surprise he did not speak about the issue the visitors brought to him.
Pelicles. 11 years ago

What did the opposition do about it and what was the result? In Ghana, the opposition opposes for opposing sake. They cannot change anything because they lack the vote to do that.

The man you are criticizing was just maki ...
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What did the opposition do about it and what was the result? In Ghana, the opposition opposes for opposing sake. They cannot change anything because they lack the vote to do that.

The man you are criticizing was just making a suggestion.
Obournana 11 years ago

This is not criticism but an opinion. Tnx

This is not criticism but an opinion. Tnx
Annorwuo 11 years ago

Is not a "serial caller"! And I dare say some of his own supporters will be surprised at these weird suggestions.

Is not a "serial caller"! And I dare say some of his own supporters will be surprised at these weird suggestions.
KKA 11 years ago

Akuffo Addo's father became just a ceremonial president, whilst Busia became the head of Government business and for that reason head of state.
With that huge conflict between Busia and Akuffo Addo, Col Acheampong and co inc ...
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Akuffo Addo's father became just a ceremonial president, whilst Busia became the head of Government business and for that reason head of state.
With that huge conflict between Busia and Akuffo Addo, Col Acheampong and co including Minyilla overthrew ther Progress Party.
DAN 11 years ago

USA has president and Vice president..You never know and has happened in USA and Nigeria & Ghana that a president has died while in office..

USA has president and Vice president..You never know and has happened in USA and Nigeria & Ghana that a president has died while in office..
Flowerman 11 years ago

Wise opinion

Wise opinion
Araba 11 years ago

Shut up you sucker. Power sweet so you could not effect that change when you were in power. Now that you have finished looting the country you are calling for a change,

Shame on you.

Shut up you sucker. Power sweet so you could not effect that change when you were in power. Now that you have finished looting the country you are calling for a change,

Shame on you.
DDKT 11 years ago

Such a hipocrate

Such a hipocrate
BIRAHMA 11 years ago

By implication we should not expect Prez Mahama to perform miracles within one and half years in office.A good advice to the organisers of OCCUPY FLAGSTAFF HOUSE

By implication we should not expect Prez Mahama to perform miracles within one and half years in office.A good advice to the organisers of OCCUPY FLAGSTAFF HOUSE
KWESI 11 years ago

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Seth Owusu 11 years ago

Thank God!

This picture shows Ali Baba is getting close to his grave. I can't wait. Haleluyaaaaaaaaa!

Thank God!

This picture shows Ali Baba is getting close to his grave. I can't wait. Haleluyaaaaaaaaa!
akora oteng 11 years ago

We have systems of political administration- EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT AND CEREMONIAL ONE. The CEREMONIAL one has a PRIME MINISTER as the leader of Goernment business. Which one does he want and yet he talks of extending the years ...
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We have systems of political administration- EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT AND CEREMONIAL ONE. The CEREMONIAL one has a PRIME MINISTER as the leader of Goernment business. Which one does he want and yet he talks of extending the years of the Presidential Term to 2x5 years.It should be a TWO TIER Parliament or one with COUNCIL OF STATE.What we have to screen is the membership content.
Campaign Against Corruption 11 years ago

The environment under which the current Ghana constitution was enacted in 1992 whereby disproportional powers were given to the Presidency is completely different from that of today. Ghana's budding democracy has emerged out ...
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The environment under which the current Ghana constitution was enacted in 1992 whereby disproportional powers were given to the Presidency is completely different from that of today. Ghana's budding democracy has emerged out of a series of coup d'etats and autocratic tendencies were the order of the day. It is, therefore, not surprising that the constitution was engineered by the leaders then to grant "dictatorial powers" to the Presidency. In today's context, constitutional amendments are necessary to clip the powers of the Presidency and grant more authority to the Parliament for governance of the country. An independent and powerful anti-corruption authority should be created under the constitution to deal with all matters of corruption in all levels of government in the country.
JAMES 11 years ago

Four years was not enough for the 10 million dollars per diem he received,and the hotel and shopping centers,and businessses for his children.

Four years was not enough for the 10 million dollars per diem he received,and the hotel and shopping centers,and businessses for his children.
Simon, Germany 11 years ago

We Need such Leaders in Ghana. They Show the way and the dont Insult.

We Need such Leaders in Ghana. They Show the way and the dont Insult.
MATHIAS DANKU 11 years ago

I. TOTALLY AGREE WITH THESE PROPOSALS FROM THE FORMER PRESIDENT. AND URGE THE REVIEW COMMISSION TO TAKE A SERIOUS LOOK AT THAT PROPOSAL.

I. TOTALLY AGREE WITH THESE PROPOSALS FROM THE FORMER PRESIDENT. AND URGE THE REVIEW COMMISSION TO TAKE A SERIOUS LOOK AT THAT PROPOSAL.
Osei Yao 11 years ago

WISDOM AFTER THE EVENT. THERE IS THE COUNCIL OF STATE, THE HOUSE OF CHIEFS AND PARLIAMENT. THE VP IS THERE TO DO THE JOB OF A PRIMR MINISTER, BUT PRESIDENTS MERELY IGNORE THEM AS POTENTIAL OPPONENTS. KUFFUOR SIDELINED HIS VP. ...
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WISDOM AFTER THE EVENT. THERE IS THE COUNCIL OF STATE, THE HOUSE OF CHIEFS AND PARLIAMENT. THE VP IS THERE TO DO THE JOB OF A PRIMR MINISTER, BUT PRESIDENTS MERELY IGNORE THEM AS POTENTIAL OPPONENTS. KUFFUOR SIDELINED HIS VP. BUILDING INSTITUTION IS ANATHEMA TO NPP.
ron 11 years ago

That is why sidelined Aliu Mahamah by doing and taking all per-diems on business and travels.

That is why sidelined Aliu Mahamah by doing and taking all per-diems on business and travels.
EZEKIEL 11 years ago

EX-GRATIA for presidents SCRAPPED completely OR reduced to the minimum!
NO houses, NO 5 Cars, when we don't manufacture even a toothpick,etc.

EX-GRATIA for presidents SCRAPPED completely OR reduced to the minimum!
NO houses, NO 5 Cars, when we don't manufacture even a toothpick,etc.
Kenkey Warriors!! 11 years ago

He never trusted his VP and feared the latter would kill him to take his place. K4 is an evil minded thief.

He never trusted his VP and feared the latter would kill him to take his place. K4 is an evil minded thief.
EL WILLY 11 years ago

It is true that when an old person dies,his/her values are more important than library.Thanks, Mr. president for your immense contributions toward the development of our democracy.I personally do accept your contributions whi ...
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It is true that when an old person dies,his/her values are more important than library.Thanks, Mr. president for your immense contributions toward the development of our democracy.I personally do accept your contributions which will also go long way to strengthening the institutions and constitution of our dear country Ghana.May God protect u and give u long life for the generations to come and see the fruits of your wisdom.
Concerned citizen 11 years ago

How come this brilliant idea by Kuffour after leaving office? Why did he not drop his Vice when he was president? That would have shown how serious and genuine his intentions were. But it is in his nature to preach what he c ...
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How come this brilliant idea by Kuffour after leaving office? Why did he not drop his Vice when he was president? That would have shown how serious and genuine his intentions were. But it is in his nature to preach what he could not practise. Like dumping the Single Spine Salary Structure on President Mills on the eve of his departure after 8 good years in office.
EZEKIEL 11 years ago

The man is just Selfish AND Greedy! That's all.Some say that he IS even a THIEF!!!

The man is just Selfish AND Greedy! That's all.Some say that he IS even a THIEF!!!
K.Barimah G.USA 11 years ago

The best advice that I have heard for a long time.That is what Ghana needs fit now,men and women of great ideas.thanks Mr President.Another area of real consideration should also be term limits.I find it quite of that one Par ...
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The best advice that I have heard for a long time.That is what Ghana needs fit now,men and women of great ideas.thanks Mr President.Another area of real consideration should also be term limits.I find it quite of that one Parlimentarian should always represent a constituency for more than twenty years and sometimes over its about time we found a legitimate way of retiring some of these carrier politicians who are now short of realistic and innovative ideas.What Ghana needs now are new face and new voices.Once again thank you Mr President.you are indeed one of Africa's,greatest and most important voices today and the most successful statesman today.
Boamah 11 years ago

Very wise.

Very wise.
Sam 11 years ago

If is good for the VP to lead gov't business in parliament why not still maintain the position as it is (VP)but make constitutional change so that the person will lead gov't business in the parliament. Changing the VP to PM d ...
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If is good for the VP to lead gov't business in parliament why not still maintain the position as it is (VP)but make constitutional change so that the person will lead gov't business in the parliament. Changing the VP to PM doesn't mean anything. What matters is the effectiveness of that position. Break away from colonial strings, PM and so what?.
POSSIBLE 11 years ago

FOR THESE SUGGESTIONS ALONE FROM FMR PRESIDENT,me I agree 100%. Make we make the changes to ease tension on the president whiles the Prime Minister could be available before Parliament for questions being head of gvt machiner ...
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FOR THESE SUGGESTIONS ALONE FROM FMR PRESIDENT,me I agree 100%. Make we make the changes to ease tension on the president whiles the Prime Minister could be available before Parliament for questions being head of gvt machinery. Dis one de3 fmr president is correct.
Akwasi Addae. 11 years ago

You're a fool and brain dead.

You're a fool and brain dead.
BOB DUAH 11 years ago

We need to listern to K4

We need to listern to K4
KWAME, BELGIUM 11 years ago

Thi might be a good point to save th nation money. Why did our ex-president not change the laws of Ghana when he was in the Castle as President in a period of eight years? Look before you leap.

Thi might be a good point to save th nation money. Why did our ex-president not change the laws of Ghana when he was in the Castle as President in a period of eight years? Look before you leap.
ALL GHANAIANS 11 years ago

Also abolish the stupid indemnity clause which Rawlings has it as security blanket.

Also abolish the stupid indemnity clause which Rawlings has it as security blanket.
RAZAK 11 years ago

HUMBLE EX-PRES, these are his experiences which he doesn't want to die with, good thinking at this ur age. Only a patriotic citizen can share such regardless of whether his party will ever come to power or not.

HUMBLE EX-PRES, these are his experiences which he doesn't want to die with, good thinking at this ur age. Only a patriotic citizen can share such regardless of whether his party will ever come to power or not.
Efo Kobla 11 years ago

How can we give Mahama 5 years? As things stand, the 4 years given Mahama is like 40 years in hell.If all president had done a quarter of what your were able to do in 8 years, Ghana could have been a heaven on earth. 4 years ...
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How can we give Mahama 5 years? As things stand, the 4 years given Mahama is like 40 years in hell.If all president had done a quarter of what your were able to do in 8 years, Ghana could have been a heaven on earth. 4 years Mahama rule is 4 tears not years.
Annorwuo 11 years ago

Then why should members of our patently corrupt judiciary not be able to function without tenure?
That suggestion, together with a second chamber[presumably a Senate]exercising some supervisory functions over the lower cham ...
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Then why should members of our patently corrupt judiciary not be able to function without tenure?
That suggestion, together with a second chamber[presumably a Senate]exercising some supervisory functions over the lower chamber is the most absurd proposaal,I have ever heard in my entire life;and I am ony a few years younger than he fmr. Prez Kufour! I mean how on earth does the concept of proportional representation,with all its built-in tendencies to produce unstable administrations,be a minus for choice?
Don`t we have functioning coalition govts, in existence, in countries all over the world? Have the hitherto unstable political systems in places like Italy,Israel and Germany which operate with the 'PR' model, not found the necessary equilibrium that has allowed different govts to work?
How can Mr. Kufour talk about non-partisan elections to the Upper Chamber,when he is very much aware of the 'ugly machinations' that have characterized the election to, as well as the work of the various local govt units - the District Assemblies- in this country,even during his time in office? All his proposals sound 'crazy' to me!
kojo 11 years ago

yES, they believe in changing names, sss, shs etc hmm you know by their fruits. alibaba

yES, they believe in changing names, sss, shs etc hmm you know by their fruits. alibaba
madina Wumpini 11 years ago

Dr kwame Nkrumah spent less than 8years in office but was able to meet 85% of the nation 's target. so why can't kufour immitate .

Dr kwame Nkrumah spent less than 8years in office but was able to meet 85% of the nation 's target. so why can't kufour immitate .
K.Barimah G.USA 11 years ago

Well thought out and simply brilliant.Thanks a lot Mr president your ideas are very constructive and innovative.These are the ideas and voices that Africa as a whole needs.Men of vision and wisdom,such are the voices that mad ...
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Well thought out and simply brilliant.Thanks a lot Mr president your ideas are very constructive and innovative.These are the ideas and voices that Africa as a whole needs.Men of vision and wisdom,such are the voices that made nations great and societies progressive.How about term limits for our members of Parliament.I find it a bit odd to see the situation where one man gets the opportunity to represent a constituency for over two decades thus blocking new faces and new voices.I believe there should be a constitutional way of retiring many of these carrier politicians who have become virtually
Obsolete.Anyway thanks a lot Mr President
for sharing your brilliant ideas.you are indeed a pride for many of us and really one of the greatest statesman ever to emerge from Ghana,you are a true statesman.
cudjoe amuashie 11 years ago

we should even go further and abolish presidency. we copied a mis mash of political systems - adopt one and copy well. the westminster model works very well. we only need a prime minister

we should even go further and abolish presidency. we copied a mis mash of political systems - adopt one and copy well. the westminster model works very well. we only need a prime minister
Michael osei OHWIM KSI 11 years ago

Good leader former president

Good leader former president
Michael osei OHWIM KSI 11 years ago

GOOD LEADER FORMER PRESIDENT KUFOUR

GOOD LEADER FORMER PRESIDENT KUFOUR
flagstar 11 years ago

Mmmm, as for this I beg to differ. First of all, does it really matter a lot whether the title is Veep or PM? Sure there're some functional differences. Whether or not we like it, the American system works. After all, I thoug ...
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Mmmm, as for this I beg to differ. First of all, does it really matter a lot whether the title is Veep or PM? Sure there're some functional differences. Whether or not we like it, the American system works. After all, I thought the NPP government (under JAK) had lots of semblance to the US system. A fundamental eg was renaming of the colonial "secondary school" to "high school."
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