Prof. Nabila damns critics over Mahama’s donation

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moyo 11 years ago

Prof Nabila is right to be upset. prof Baah from KNUST is just jealous of the President's contribution to the House Of Chiefs. How can politics reduce intellectuals to that level? The House of Chiefs is an important instituti ...
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Prof Nabila is right to be upset. prof Baah from KNUST is just jealous of the President's contribution to the House Of Chiefs. How can politics reduce intellectuals to that level? The House of Chiefs is an important institution and their ability to resolve conflicts created by politicians is just amazing. Only short sighted people will criticize govt and House of Chiefs.
DAN 11 years ago

these lazy niggers will burn in hell for stealing

these lazy niggers will burn in hell for stealing
Zoobie-Zoobie 11 years ago

chalks for the classroom, equipment for hospitals... Professor Naa... Professor of what? more titles?

chalks for the classroom, equipment for hospitals... Professor Naa... Professor of what? more titles?
Zoobie-Zoobie 11 years ago

more important things first

more important things first
BUKARI DRAMANI 11 years ago

Am disappointed in Pro. John Nabila especially where in his own paramount area, there are schools under trees and without ordinary chalk. They sit on the ground to write. This is naked bribery for the chiefs. Unfortunately th ...
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Am disappointed in Pro. John Nabila especially where in his own paramount area, there are schools under trees and without ordinary chalk. They sit on the ground to write. This is naked bribery for the chiefs. Unfortunately the chief see this as a pre4stige because they are for their personal interest.
OZA 11 years ago

As much as the Professor thinks what the President is right, it must not have been considered as a "gift" if the House of Chiefs were entitled to the trucks as a State Agency. A gift is a favor, and that is what makes it seem ...
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As much as the Professor thinks what the President is right, it must not have been considered as a "gift" if the House of Chiefs were entitled to the trucks as a State Agency. A gift is a favor, and that is what makes it seem like bribery for votes. In any case this so-called gifts demostrates where the President puts his priorities. Yes, kids in Ghana still go to school under trees.
insight to the bone 11 years ago

the problem with this northern mentality is that thanks to jj they now all have an unquenchable thirst for power but never to serve in a team or accept their fellow countrymen . just look around in Accra and study the majorit ...
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the problem with this northern mentality is that thanks to jj they now all have an unquenchable thirst for power but never to serve in a team or accept their fellow countrymen . just look around in Accra and study the majority of the businesses owned by these northerners and in the majority of the medium and Small sized businesses you notice they only employ their fellow northerners and practically never employ an Akan . Today in Accra the largest religious building in the country will be the mosque being build on our national park at Nima donated by Turkey confirming the Islamic domination of Ghana. Tribalism mixed with chauvinism and despotism from the north has now equaled the hegemony of the ewes . A.C.C.R.A any criminal can roam about so we have them everywhere now . even at the scholarship secretariat hardly ever is an Akan awarded the privilege to go abroad and study now . The Akans are the majority but because most continue to sleep or blindly trust the other tribes these atrocities are taking place . We look at the political strategy of the NDC and see the typical Hannibal wench when he turned the strengths of the mighty Roman army against themselves as they are doing to the Akans . From the south they use part of the Fantis and from the North the Brongs , from behind we have the chariot onslaught of the Gas Ewes Krobos. Yes the political landscape reflects a war which is only meant to destroy the right of self governance of the God's chosen nation of Africa the Akan . For them its a big deal who leads the NPP but we really don't care as our movement grows stronger by the hour as more and more Akans wake up to reality of this dire situation . We did not ask for this war but we will fight it and be victorious as God is with us .
OBIBA-JUDAS 11 years ago

ONLY THE FOOLS WILL VOTE FOR NDC 2016

ONLY THE FOOLS WILL VOTE FOR NDC 2016
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

Author: BUKARI DRAMANI.....

NDC should graduate from lies to truth. Since the days of Jerry Rawlings, it has been lies nothing but lies. Now the cat is out of the bag. The yentie obiara is yielding result for President MAH ...
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Author: BUKARI DRAMANI.....

NDC should graduate from lies to truth. Since the days of Jerry Rawlings, it has been lies nothing but lies. Now the cat is out of the bag. The yentie obiara is yielding result for President MAHAMA AND HIS TEAM OF LIERS. My singular worry is the way my own northern cohorts had embezzled huge funds to the neglect and disadvantage of the poor people back in the north.Oh NDC and Mahama think about the poverty stricken northern people.
facts 11 years ago

Nabila must recognize the fact that the country's number one priority is not 13 4-wheel drive cars for national house of chiefs. As chiefs they should not be contented or feel comfortable with those gifts but stand to point o ...
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Nabila must recognize the fact that the country's number one priority is not 13 4-wheel drive cars for national house of chiefs. As chiefs they should not be contented or feel comfortable with those gifts but stand to point out the suffering of their people. Definately the needs of the country are not cars for chiefs,nor pads for school girls, etc.

OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

Author: Nyansba...
NAME THE OWNER OF THE BUILDING.....

IF IT'S TRUE BETTY MOULD OWNS THAT BUILDING, THEN I BET YOU, SHE MUST BUILT IT WITH HER SHARE OF THE WOYOME GHC51 MILLION LOOT. THEY STEAL OUR MONEY TO BUILD AND RENT ...
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Author: Nyansba...
NAME THE OWNER OF THE BUILDING.....

IF IT'S TRUE BETTY MOULD OWNS THAT BUILDING, THEN I BET YOU, SHE MUST BUILT IT WITH HER SHARE OF THE WOYOME GHC51 MILLION LOOT. THEY STEAL OUR MONEY TO BUILD AND RENT IT OUT TO US AT CUT-THROAT PRICE! OH GHANA, WHAT SIN DID WE COMMIT AGAINST THIEVES EVIL THIEVES
NA 11 years ago

This post reflect your ignorance and perceived superiority over others. All Ghanaians are equal. Get over it!

This post reflect your ignorance and perceived superiority over others. All Ghanaians are equal. Get over it!
Paul Freeman 11 years ago

22niiba, go find your father. fatherless child.

22niiba, go find your father. fatherless child.
ZoRRo 11 years ago

What a country, or maybe ZOO ? So the President gets up and feels that today he has to appease chiefs and then he directs that pick ups be bought and taken to the chiefs ? These same chiefs control and sell all lands in their ...
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What a country, or maybe ZOO ? So the President gets up and feels that today he has to appease chiefs and then he directs that pick ups be bought and taken to the chiefs ? These same chiefs control and sell all lands in their areas without accounting to anyone. Are these the people we need to buy pickups for ? In fact, this President is BRAINLESS !
Annang Akanbekbisah 11 years ago

The National House of Chiefs is a government institution, like the Army, Police, Education, Health etc. Government provides these institutions with vehicles to enable them function. Is this also a 'bribe' for votes? Wulugu is ...
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The National House of Chiefs is a government institution, like the Army, Police, Education, Health etc. Government provides these institutions with vehicles to enable them function. Is this also a 'bribe' for votes? Wulugu is not the only place in Ghana with under-tree schools? Is it Chief John Sambian Nabila who bought the vehicles for the NHC? There are under-tree schools all over Ghana? What do you mean by Naah Nabilla has disappointed you? You and who? You are rather the disappointment, young man.
wali 11 years ago

IT IS AMOUNT TO BRIBE OUR CHIFFS SHULD KNOW THERE IS NO FREE LUNCH ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD AND DINNER IS NOT CHEP EITHER

IT IS AMOUNT TO BRIBE OUR CHIFFS SHULD KNOW THERE IS NO FREE LUNCH ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD AND DINNER IS NOT CHEP EITHER
Oman Ba Pa 11 years ago

Army
Police
Education
Health
etc: We know what they all do. What does the National House of Chiefs do?

Army
Police
Education
Health
etc: We know what they all do. What does the National House of Chiefs do?
Jow 11 years ago

Please ask before you make ignorant and offensive comments. Prof. Nabila is internationally recognised and he has taught in the University of Ghana for many years. He is also old enough to be your grandfather or your father.

Please ask before you make ignorant and offensive comments. Prof. Nabila is internationally recognised and he has taught in the University of Ghana for many years. He is also old enough to be your grandfather or your father.
The African Patriot 11 years ago

The topic here is not about his title but rather his defence against those who are complaining the act of the president. This government and the president are putting misplace priorities. How can you accept 13 pickups, if you ...
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The topic here is not about his title but rather his defence against those who are complaining the act of the president. This government and the president are putting misplace priorities. How can you accept 13 pickups, if your teachers, nurses, medical doctors, etc. are not paid and running after their money daily?
We still have difficulties with our energy and water supply. Our roads are condemning and children are seen on the streets selling for their daily 3 cedis, but without taking all of these things and problems into consideration delivering 13 Pick-ups for the chieftancy institution.

It sounds also very grostek for a president to be defended always by his own tribes.

Is the president going to buy for all the other state institutions pick-ups for them? Is he going to deliver them by himself to gain political points by the elites? First of this is nearly corruption and when ever the attacks on him become serious he turns to deliver gifts to the elite to calm them down and this is nothing but bribing.

The professor is just selfish and defending his position for the benefit of himself and the institution he is running.

Ghana does not need such a prof. but rather critical and constructive thinkers, who are brave enough to say stop, enough is enough. He should have advise the president to use the money for schools, roads, energy, water, farmers, economy or industries to add value into them.

What Prof. is doing is encouraging selfishness as they always do.

We are fed up of them including the president. The hardship for the poor is too much.
Oba Nyansani Baako Pe In Ghana! 11 years ago

He taught at the university before and so what? Haven't you seen a professor who behave like a class one pupil before? This man is one of them. Students and teachers are suffering no chalks to write, no electricity, no water ...
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He taught at the university before and so what? Haven't you seen a professor who behave like a class one pupil before? This man is one of them. Students and teachers are suffering no chalks to write, no electricity, no water to drink and mahma has money to buy cars for kings and you are here to praise him that he is done well. Wo ye aboa pii se wate?

Zoobie-Zoobie 11 years ago

I wrote without checking my facts. My apologies! I meant it as question hoping to get the correct information from anyone who new.

I just checked. I stand corrected. He has published some stuff on migration, urbanization, ...
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I wrote without checking my facts. My apologies! I meant it as question hoping to get the correct information from anyone who new.

I just checked. I stand corrected. He has published some stuff on migration, urbanization, etc. For Ghana standards, he is a scholar. However, he is not internationally recognized based on his scholarship as you claim. In Ghana, everyone is eminent, professor, doctor, honorable, and internationally recognized. It is all inflated and most are over rated.
Ghana first 11 years ago

Then he is totally wrong of supporting that gift whereby our children still schooling under trees and no chalk in his country. Shame on Jow cos you are title licker and upon all his title, he reason like an illiterate. How ma ...
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Then he is totally wrong of supporting that gift whereby our children still schooling under trees and no chalk in his country. Shame on Jow cos you are title licker and upon all his title, he reason like an illiterate. How many people from his village can afford hospital bill, school fees, enjoying electricity and water facilities etc. Think twice boy
Ricky 11 years ago

So what you idiot! Do you understand what we call "GETTING YOUR PRIORITIES RIGHT" It is time to stop this nonsense of "whom you are" Most of the people in Ghana especially the men are DICK HEADS!

So what you idiot! Do you understand what we call "GETTING YOUR PRIORITIES RIGHT" It is time to stop this nonsense of "whom you are" Most of the people in Ghana especially the men are DICK HEADS!
Ricky 11 years ago

Where on this planet are u hiding? What do these so called chiefs need these vehicles for? This chieftaincy nonsense needs to be mordernised or abolished.

Where on this planet are u hiding? What do these so called chiefs need these vehicles for? This chieftaincy nonsense needs to be mordernised or abolished.
EFUA 11 years ago

Motorola what is jealousy about this its a misplaced priority our kids don't have classrooms no chalk people don't have acess to good drinking water our roads are all bad and causing a lot of accidents and you ignore all this ...
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Motorola what is jealousy about this its a misplaced priority our kids don't have classrooms no chalk people don't have acess to good drinking water our roads are all bad and causing a lot of accidents and you ignore all this and buy pickups for these selfish chiefs how on earth
TCHWEAAH 11 years ago

Idiocy knows no boundaries, recognizes no professions in Ghana. Mahama is a crazy cow-herder navigating the streets of an urban environment with the same mentality as being in the rural pastures. He is completely insane, won' ...
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Idiocy knows no boundaries, recognizes no professions in Ghana. Mahama is a crazy cow-herder navigating the streets of an urban environment with the same mentality as being in the rural pastures. He is completely insane, won't listen to common sense, won't listen to anybody.
He sees his job as making appointments for party cronies and distributing "gifts". Never has the Presidency of Ghana been so cheapened!
TWEAA 11 years ago

PRO. NABILA...THE FIRST BATCH CAME IN 2012...THE SECOND HAS LANDED IN 2014...THE THIRD WILL SURELY LAND IN NOVEMBER, 2016...MARK IT AND KEEP WATCHING PRO. NABILA.

PRO. NABILA...THE FIRST BATCH CAME IN 2012...THE SECOND HAS LANDED IN 2014...THE THIRD WILL SURELY LAND IN NOVEMBER, 2016...MARK IT AND KEEP WATCHING PRO. NABILA.
Never-say-die 11 years ago

You these Ashanti dwarfs think you're the only people with brains . Just listen to this cheap Prof Baah of KNUST. Prof Nabilla is one of the first Profs in the premier UoG. So fools like Zoobie-Zoobie should do a little resea ...
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You these Ashanti dwarfs think you're the only people with brains . Just listen to this cheap Prof Baah of KNUST. Prof Nabilla is one of the first Profs in the premier UoG. So fools like Zoobie-Zoobie should do a little research before spewing out garbagge.
kudjoe 11 years ago

MJ did the right thing.We support u.Its normal wen the opposition says its wrong.How much did K4 s son hotel cost?

MJ did the right thing.We support u.Its normal wen the opposition says its wrong.How much did K4 s son hotel cost?
WISE COUNSEL 11 years ago

The chiefs are ghanaians and our natural leaders ,they deserve what our respect and care for them.Most intellectuals are becoming toxic influence because of political colours.Pls do not trade in your for less prof Prof Baah

The chiefs are ghanaians and our natural leaders ,they deserve what our respect and care for them.Most intellectuals are becoming toxic influence because of political colours.Pls do not trade in your for less prof Prof Baah

ONLY FOOLS SUPPORT NDC... 11 years ago

USELESS MAN AND FOOLISH OLD MAN..WHY DEM NO TAKE DA MONEY PAY TEACHERS ON STRIKE OR EVEN BUY CHALKS FOR CLASS????? WHATS YOUR USE AS A HOUSE OF CHIEFS.. FOOLS FOOLS FOOLS.. USELESS MAN..

USELESS MAN AND FOOLISH OLD MAN..WHY DEM NO TAKE DA MONEY PAY TEACHERS ON STRIKE OR EVEN BUY CHALKS FOR CLASS????? WHATS YOUR USE AS A HOUSE OF CHIEFS.. FOOLS FOOLS FOOLS.. USELESS MAN..
Oba Nyansani Baako Pe In Ghana! 11 years ago

If a nation like Ghana still have people like this idiot man calling himself a professor then what do you expect? Look at his face it tells you that he is full of evil nkwaseasem nkoaa na Ghana mpanifo edi. 2016 I know that a ...
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If a nation like Ghana still have people like this idiot man calling himself a professor then what do you expect? Look at his face it tells you that he is full of evil nkwaseasem nkoaa na Ghana mpanifo edi. 2016 I know that at all cost the will be war in Ghana no doubt because such idiots will by all means help mahama to retain power because of their evil thought. Nipa moa! "Ye Be Dii Bi Keke fo3"
Zeezee 11 years ago

What has the man said that warrants your attack. If you have nothing positive to contribute, better shut up. A person like you is fit to be in the bush but not among human beings.

What has the man said that warrants your attack. If you have nothing positive to contribute, better shut up. A person like you is fit to be in the bush but not among human beings.
Kow Kyemeinu 11 years ago

Oh Moyo, what contribution. Prof says the house of chiefs must be resourced by state. Nothing wrong with that. But is it the Presidents job to deliver those vehicles( bought by the state )in person. When he buys the vehicles ...
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Oh Moyo, what contribution. Prof says the house of chiefs must be resourced by state. Nothing wrong with that. But is it the Presidents job to deliver those vehicles( bought by the state )in person. When he buys the vehicles from his pocket, then there will be nothing wrong with going to shake hands over them. Even there, he'd have to do that in his own private time. He cannot use official hours because we his employers can take him to task on that.
You see, the president is our employee and must be treated as such. He must be told to spend his time working to improve our living conditions. Going round sharing vehicles is not one of his principal accountabilities. Check the job description of the Ghanaian President and you will see I'm right.
Time to join the people to hold our leaders accountable. No president(not even of an LDC like Ghana has any business doing what our dear president did.
kwaku amo 11 years ago

Can you tell me what conflict your chiefs were able to solve rather they are the facilitator

Can you tell me what conflict your chiefs were able to solve rather they are the facilitator
Etse 11 years ago

Why do you say Prof Nabila is right, He is very wrong, He is never thinking of his people let alone the suffering of the Ghanaians at large. Commom sense tell us that it is wrong whether it is a promise or propaganda to donat ...
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Why do you say Prof Nabila is right, He is very wrong, He is never thinking of his people let alone the suffering of the Ghanaians at large. Commom sense tell us that it is wrong whether it is a promise or propaganda to donate those cars to the chiefs.
Yentie 11 years ago

Prof Baah got it right. We Ghanaians are not interested about how the ‘National House of Chiefs’ was created. However, it's disturbing to hear, read or watch in the news that your president has donated this amount of mone ...
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Prof Baah got it right. We Ghanaians are not interested about how the ‘National House of Chiefs’ was created. However, it's disturbing to hear, read or watch in the news that your president has donated this amount of money, items and vehicles to this group, individuals, and organization and even to his own ministries, with his face all over the place for photo ups. You woke in the morning hoping to hear, read or watch something considerable that the president has done or doing, and to your outright dismayed, he's at some place commissioning a toilet, single underground water hollowed out for the entire community, etc. etc., as if that's what the gov't is all about. I wished Prof. Nabila would have reminded the president and his party, that the National House of Chiefs’, is one of government's own ministries and therefore, resourcing the ministry to properly function as it’s intended by the legislature, is not appropriate platform for the president to use to score political points. After all, Mahama didn't buy these vehicles with his own pocket money; they were bought with the taxpayers’ money, let alone to call it as a donation or gift. Intellectuals like Prof. Nabila and many others in the country, ought to be the defender for the ordinary, by demanding accountability, social justice, employment and protection from the government. Sadly, what do these intelligentsias turn out to be? Like Esau, they’ve sold their conscience to feed their bellies. I earnestly preferred to call them ‘Esaulites,’ innocuously unthreatening to corrupt government but hazardous to the societies they dwell. If Prof. Nabila, either by a deliberate ignorance or genuinely unable to recognizing the president’s motive for these kinds of photo ups and so called donations to chiefs, Imams and the party’s sympathizers and sponsoring religious pilgrims with taxpayers money, to be a grand scheme for vote buying and blessedness for corruption, then, instead of attempting to scold the president’s critics, he must rather go and reeducate himself. By the virtue of his academic statue, it’s shamefully execrable for him not to know that government does not give gifts to its own agencies, but statutory obligated to provide them the resources to be effectively functional.
tonto 11 years ago

Rite there brother

Rite there brother
kpeglar 11 years ago

doctor's are crying for back pay, teacher are facing problem of getting back pay, nurses are struggling, where this idiots gonna get money to buy petrol and servicing these cars. these chiefs are corrupt. where are you gonna ...
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doctor's are crying for back pay, teacher are facing problem of getting back pay, nurses are struggling, where this idiots gonna get money to buy petrol and servicing these cars. these chiefs are corrupt. where are you gonna drive these cars. no good roods, we are not saying it is bad idles but chief's you must look consider the fact this is not the right time
Moses 11 years ago

All Wulugunaba did was to point to the part of the constitution that created the ministry responsible for affairs of chiefs and the mandate that call for the resourcing of the regional and national houses of chiefs as institu ...
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All Wulugunaba did was to point to the part of the constitution that created the ministry responsible for affairs of chiefs and the mandate that call for the resourcing of the regional and national houses of chiefs as institutions of national creation. If the supposed " Man of God" or I will better refer to him as "Man of the Devil' Bosumtwi and those of you who are willing to set aside the constitutional provisions to criticize this good man, are not satisfied with that, YOU HAVE AN OPTION- GO DROWN IN THE VOLTA LAKE. Until then, you are all better off shutting up and putting up - It is the law of the land.
And Bukari Dramani or whatever your name is, you are the most ill informed person or the most ignorant person about where the chief comes from. You are a disappointment to yourself- Children do not sit under trees in his village- Get that from me, little cracker!!!
DAN 11 years ago

these brainless fools must be made to get out campaign and spend money..Did GOD ordain them chiefs?????

these brainless fools must be made to get out campaign and spend money..Did GOD ordain them chiefs?????
Zoobie-Zoobie 11 years ago

another cheap title?

another cheap title?
Kojo 11 years ago

He is a full professor who taught at the University for a considerable length of time. Well published scholar.

Stop being an idiot!!

He is a full professor who taught at the University for a considerable length of time. Well published scholar.

Stop being an idiot!!
Zoobie-Zoobie 11 years ago

I just asked a simple question. You did not have to let others know you are a big fool. I checked the guys publications. HE IS NOT INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED as you claim. He published some stuff on urbanization and migration ...
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I just asked a simple question. You did not have to let others know you are a big fool. I checked the guys publications. HE IS NOT INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED as you claim. He published some stuff on urbanization and migration... OK but no big deal.
KEN 11 years ago

If he publish his book he would be sued for plagerisim .

If he publish his book he would be sued for plagerisim .
Obed Adore 11 years ago

What are you trying to say? Please come again...

What are you trying to say? Please come again...
KEN 11 years ago

He cannot publish his books internationally because most of it is copied .

He cannot publish his books internationally because most of it is copied .
Sam Cheffa 11 years ago

Pls Naa, is there any history of past governments giving cars to chiefs? Some of our church leaders are more politicians than those we know. There is this rumour that the past government gave out four wheeled cars to the same ...
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Pls Naa, is there any history of past governments giving cars to chiefs? Some of our church leaders are more politicians than those we know. There is this rumour that the past government gave out four wheeled cars to the same august hse. Pls Naa can you confirm?
Zoobie-Zoobie 11 years ago

when does a chief retire?

when does a chief retire?
Obed Adore 11 years ago

Until death, de-stooled or de-enskinned!

Until death, de-stooled or de-enskinned!
ALE TSE 11 years ago

I pity the Wrong Rev Stephen Bosomtwe Ayensu his hatred for Govt and his political coloration has dimmed his thought how can such a priest lead the Lords flock

I pity the Wrong Rev Stephen Bosomtwe Ayensu his hatred for Govt and his political coloration has dimmed his thought how can such a priest lead the Lords flock
Joe 11 years ago

What is the difference between the accepting of the cars and Nana Kwamena Ansah exchanging gold dust with liquor? Cheifs are there and rivers are destroyed by the way who sell those places for mining? These guys have outlived ...
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What is the difference between the accepting of the cars and Nana Kwamena Ansah exchanging gold dust with liquor? Cheifs are there and rivers are destroyed by the way who sell those places for mining? These guys have outlived their usefulness.
Chrissy 11 years ago

Only in omo Ghana can a president use taxpayers money to purchase trucks & give it out for free. No civilized nation on planet earth does that. Imagine Obama donating free cars to the Indian chiefs, he'll be grilled & ask to ...
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Only in omo Ghana can a president use taxpayers money to purchase trucks & give it out for free. No civilized nation on planet earth does that. Imagine Obama donating free cars to the Indian chiefs, he'll be grilled & ask to prove where the money for such purchase. Yes, even the president's power is limited, he can't just do as he pleased.
Go-go 11 years ago

Hmm, abuse of power indeed! I don't blame those greedy chiefs for defending this gift, they're just as corrupt as the president & corruption is now a part of life in ghana.

Hmm, abuse of power indeed! I don't blame those greedy chiefs for defending this gift, they're just as corrupt as the president & corruption is now a part of life in ghana.
Fo Koku - Tanyingbe 11 years ago

FOR TIMES ARE HARD. REV REFUSE CHURCH COLLECTION, TITHES, AND USE OF OFFICIAL CAR

FOR TIMES ARE HARD. REV REFUSE CHURCH COLLECTION, TITHES, AND USE OF OFFICIAL CAR
ADAMS 11 years ago

Prof, don't waste your time on that stupid man who calls himself a bishop. Stephen Bosomtwe Ayensu is an ignorant man who knows nothing about the 1992 constitution and the Chieftaincy Act, 2008.

Prof, don't waste your time on that stupid man who calls himself a bishop. Stephen Bosomtwe Ayensu is an ignorant man who knows nothing about the 1992 constitution and the Chieftaincy Act, 2008.
nii shabaa 11 years ago

so the national house of chiefs/thiefs what have you contributed to the state that you are entitle to those cars.the leader of the country lack wisdom.the country is bleeding economical yet we go on wasting money like fools.A ...
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so the national house of chiefs/thiefs what have you contributed to the state that you are entitle to those cars.the leader of the country lack wisdom.the country is bleeding economical yet we go on wasting money like fools.After quoting all the constitution,where in the constitution that say the government have to resource you.it says you should be for but never specified anywhere of being resource.if the government is to resource every agencies how can the country develop
KEN 11 years ago

The constitution gives thm the right to exist To continue the slave trade ,and to give forein thives the means to loot and destroy our enviroment ,BEADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH CARS .

The constitution gives thm the right to exist To continue the slave trade ,and to give forein thives the means to loot and destroy our enviroment ,BEADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH CARS .
Bismarck Asare 11 years ago

My Question to the President of National House of Chiefs is, when has the institution been accountable to the people it serves? Our precious lands are being sold out indiscriminately without any proper sustainable planning gu ...
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My Question to the President of National House of Chiefs is, when has the institution been accountable to the people it serves? Our precious lands are being sold out indiscriminately without any proper sustainable planning guidelines in place or even accounting to the people how the proceeds are used for the development of their communities. I just want to know what developmental role are they actively playing to help conserve our natural resources in Ghana? Are they helping us to leave something for the future generations?
Concerned Ghanaian. 11 years ago

Prof, please hold your breath! It is the dirty smelling and animal shit eating Ashanti Maggots,led by the real DEVIL Ayensu and supported by a beast called Baah, who are behing this nonsense and stupidity. It is jealousy and ...
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Prof, please hold your breath! It is the dirty smelling and animal shit eating Ashanti Maggots,led by the real DEVIL Ayensu and supported by a beast called Baah, who are behing this nonsense and stupidity. It is jealousy and nothuing else. When their foolish and dirty ugly thief Kufour was there, he did niot see the need to do that,So that when the sensible president is doing it now, they can´t stand it. That satan of a Rev. will die like a dog.
GURUNDA 11 years ago

LISTEN TO THAT STINKING SILLY TALKING LIKE NON AKAN. ENJOY THE LAST TIME YOU GUYS CAN TALK ANY NONSENSE AGAINST AKANS AND ASHANTIS IN PARTICULAR. HAVING REALIZED THAT INDEED NORTHERNORS ARE NOT GOOD MATERIAL FOR PRESIDENCY, E ...
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LISTEN TO THAT STINKING SILLY TALKING LIKE NON AKAN. ENJOY THE LAST TIME YOU GUYS CAN TALK ANY NONSENSE AGAINST AKANS AND ASHANTIS IN PARTICULAR. HAVING REALIZED THAT INDEED NORTHERNORS ARE NOT GOOD MATERIAL FOR PRESIDENCY, ENJOY YOUR LAST MOMENT IN PRESIDENCY.
Bismarck Asare 11 years ago

Please let us not divert the discussion. Address the content of the article. two wrongs do not make it right. If someone will choose to insult, that is his/her problem. Let us not join the wrong apples.

Please let us not divert the discussion. Address the content of the article. two wrongs do not make it right. If someone will choose to insult, that is his/her problem. Let us not join the wrong apples.
Kalahariman 11 years ago

So you think AKANS AND ASHANTIS are the white people of the Ghana. Come to the USA and say that and see what the reaction will be for you. Tribal supremacy is the same as race supremacy

So you think AKANS AND ASHANTIS are the white people of the Ghana. Come to the USA and say that and see what the reaction will be for you. Tribal supremacy is the same as race supremacy
Bismarck Asare 11 years ago

Is rather unfortunate that comments like this are given space by this forum. Ironically, the person could not even be bold enough to print his name. It shows the difference.

Is rather unfortunate that comments like this are given space by this forum. Ironically, the person could not even be bold enough to print his name. It shows the difference.
KEN 11 years ago

YOU ARE OBVIOUSLY A STUDENT OF THIS FOOL ,YOU ARE A BACKWARD TRIBALIS CONTRIBUTING TO THE GENOCIDE OF THE AFRIAN ,DID YOU GIVE YOUR CHINESE MASTER A BLOW JOB THIS MORNING ?? (suck his d...k)

YOU ARE OBVIOUSLY A STUDENT OF THIS FOOL ,YOU ARE A BACKWARD TRIBALIS CONTRIBUTING TO THE GENOCIDE OF THE AFRIAN ,DID YOU GIVE YOUR CHINESE MASTER A BLOW JOB THIS MORNING ?? (suck his d...k)
GURUNDA 11 years ago

ALL WE ARE SAYING IS THAT MAHAMA IS MAKING GHANA AN UNCOMFORTABLE PLACE TO STAY WHILE HIS NDC PEOPLE CONTINUE TO AMASS WEALTH. PUSH MAHAMA AWAY.

ALL WE ARE SAYING IS THAT MAHAMA IS MAKING GHANA AN UNCOMFORTABLE PLACE TO STAY WHILE HIS NDC PEOPLE CONTINUE TO AMASS WEALTH. PUSH MAHAMA AWAY.
JJ PETER -OBUASI 11 years ago

DO GHANA HAVE PRIORITY . HOW CAN YOU CHIEFS ACCEPT DONATIONS WITHOUT WHICH YOU CAN SURVIVE WHILES YOUR SUBJECTS SUFFER AND DIE? SCHOOL FEEDING ,PREGNANT WOMEN ARE DYING , NHIS ,NURSES AND THE ENTIRE ECONOMY IS DYING SO DON'T ...
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DO GHANA HAVE PRIORITY . HOW CAN YOU CHIEFS ACCEPT DONATIONS WITHOUT WHICH YOU CAN SURVIVE WHILES YOUR SUBJECTS SUFFER AND DIE? SCHOOL FEEDING ,PREGNANT WOMEN ARE DYING , NHIS ,NURSES AND THE ENTIRE ECONOMY IS DYING SO DON'T YOU HAVE FEELING FOR HUMAN BEINGS ,. SHAME UNTO YOU
Akomadan Adjei Nkansah Belgium 11 years ago

ONLY NDC CORRUPT CHIEFS WILL TALK LIKE THAT,WHY MAHAMA DID NOT HELP THE NATION TO CREAT JOBE??,PAY TEACHERS,DOCTORS,NURSES,WORKERS,EVEN MOST OF GHANIANS,SAD,SHAME,HAHAHAHA GHANA IS RICH BUT PEOPLE ARE POOR,CHOÅ CHOP CHIEFS,C ...
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ONLY NDC CORRUPT CHIEFS WILL TALK LIKE THAT,WHY MAHAMA DID NOT HELP THE NATION TO CREAT JOBE??,PAY TEACHERS,DOCTORS,NURSES,WORKERS,EVEN MOST OF GHANIANS,SAD,SHAME,HAHAHAHA GHANA IS RICH BUT PEOPLE ARE POOR,CHOÅ CHOP CHIEFS,CRIMINALS,EVILS JUJU MAHAMA BRIBERS,FOOOOOOOOLS,AND SELFISHNESS
mensah abrampa 11 years ago

What specifically are the duties of the National House of Chiefs and how do they contribute to the national economy, peace and stability?
I don't think they will make the Top Ten priorities list. Why then in a cash strapped ...
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What specifically are the duties of the National House of Chiefs and how do they contribute to the national economy, peace and stability?
I don't think they will make the Top Ten priorities list. Why then in a cash strapped economy should we starve teachers, doctors, nurses, farmers, police, technicians and engineers, etc, of the much needed funds and instead dole out four wheelers to a bunch of old nit-wits and leeches who are a drain on the national economy. This is a clear case of misplacing our priorities.
Bismarck Asare 11 years ago

Well presented. It is very unfortunate that our people should go through these kinds of policies and governance systems. Misplaced priorities.

Well presented. It is very unfortunate that our people should go through these kinds of policies and governance systems. Misplaced priorities.
david 11 years ago

fuck this man.he is a piece of shit

fuck this man.he is a piece of shit
Gyam Korowii 11 years ago

the word nigger is an insult do know that?i dont think it coming from blackman.can you call those who called themselve white while they are not rather PIGS? answers me.Let be this be your last time if are a christian bcos you ...
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the word nigger is an insult do know that?i dont think it coming from blackman.can you call those who called themselve white while they are not rather PIGS? answers me.Let be this be your last time if are a christian bcos you can not find that word in the holy book the BIBLE
STONER KOBYLYNTON 11 years ago

This is one useless waste of money Mahama is doing with tax payers money whilst real workers in other institutions are having their wages and salaries not paid. What economic developments are some of these so called chiefs d ...
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This is one useless waste of money Mahama is doing with tax payers money whilst real workers in other institutions are having their wages and salaries not paid. What economic developments are some of these so called chiefs doing in their communities? The only feasible acts they are performing are selling and pocketing stool lands money and marrying young girls.

In our present political system of the Executive, Judiciary and Legislative, the present day chiefs do not perform any function directly or indirectly to these three organs. Gone were the days when their usefulness were seen and not today. With so many conflicts going on in the north, is it not the Police who are called to step in and book the culprits to court? What part do these chiefs play to quench such conflicts? I will bet on my last Cedi that they the chiefs rather inframed matters. It is a waste to spend the tax payers money on these chiefs.
AKONFEM MAHAMA 11 years ago

MAHAMA IS INSANE, HE IS NUMBER ONE MOST EVIL,JUJU,CRIMINAL,CORRUPT IN GHANA HISTORY,SHAME SHAME TO ALL THE ASANTEHENE EVILS CHIEFS,DONT THINK,OR CARE FOR GHANIANS, BIG SHAAAAAAAAAAAME TO THE CHIEFS PERIOD,NKWASEAFUO NKOAAA

MAHAMA IS INSANE, HE IS NUMBER ONE MOST EVIL,JUJU,CRIMINAL,CORRUPT IN GHANA HISTORY,SHAME SHAME TO ALL THE ASANTEHENE EVILS CHIEFS,DONT THINK,OR CARE FOR GHANIANS, BIG SHAAAAAAAAAAAME TO THE CHIEFS PERIOD,NKWASEAFUO NKOAAA
Zak 11 years ago

The Houses of Chiefs have always enjoyed support from government.

The Houses of Chiefs have always enjoyed support from government.
EFUA 11 years ago

Moyo what is jealousy about this no classrooms no chalk some can't get acess to good tinkling water our roads are bad and causing a lot of accidents people can't acess treatment from hospitals and you buy pickup for these sel ...
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Moyo what is jealousy about this no classrooms no chalk some can't get acess to good tinkling water our roads are bad and causing a lot of accidents people can't acess treatment from hospitals and you buy pickup for these selfish chiefs its a misplaced priority the Goverment is not thinking straight at all people are suffering and he should be sensitive to their plight and stop bribing these chiefs for his selfish end
abi 11 years ago

Listen to GOOD FOR NOTHING PROF NABILA, how do you build a country with such useless and nonsense so call professors of Ghana. COMMON BOOK HE CAN NOT WRITE YET HE IS ......... my foot

Listen to GOOD FOR NOTHING PROF NABILA, how do you build a country with such useless and nonsense so call professors of Ghana. COMMON BOOK HE CAN NOT WRITE YET HE IS ......... my foot
Say the Truth 11 years ago

Minister of Finance Seth Terkper on Thursday answered urgent questions in Parliament on why his Ministry has delayed statutory payments to state agencies.

In his answers to the House, the Minister defended his Ministry’s ...
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Minister of Finance Seth Terkper on Thursday answered urgent questions in Parliament on why his Ministry has delayed statutory payments to state agencies.

In his answers to the House, the Minister defended his Ministry’s decision to hold off tax resources from the various statutory funds explaining that paying off the arrears could trigger more crippling problems for the already ailing economy.

His comments follow an Accra Court order instructing the state to pay every monies owed the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) after a suit filed by Richard Nyamah, a Ghanaian citizen.

Addressing Parliament, Mr. Terkper said “the country’s fiscal position face physical challenges on account of global and domestic factors which also affected some of our [government] payments including statutory obligations.”

“While we recognize our statutory payment obligations, government was confronted with practical problems associated with strikes and disruptions in the smooth running of the economy”, “the minister added.

But in a rebuttal, the Member of Parliament for the Obuasi West Constituency, Kwaku Kwarteng dismissed the Minister’s reasons for the delay in the payments.

"If you listen to the Minister, the basic point he made was that the economy was in trouble …He therefore decided to take the money that the law had not permitted him to touch,” he said.

He, therefore, asked that the country’s law be amended to address discrepancies associated with the payment of statutory funds to various agencies. “We should amend the law, then we will live as civilized people,” the MP insisted.

THEY CAN'T FIND MOENY TO PAY THE STATUTORY PAYMENT WHICH IS MUCH IN ARREARS - @ 3-4 BILLION CEDIS AS AT MAY 2014 YET THEY WOULD FIND CASH TO BUY 4X4 FOR THE CORRUPTED CHIEFS WHO HAVE SOLD ALL THE LANDS IN THIS COUNTRY YET NOT ABLE TO FUND THEIR TRANSPORT VEHICLES AND WOULD HAVE TO RELY ON FREEBEES FOR THE PRESIDENCY IN AN INSESITIVE TIME THE COUNTRY IS REELING AND ON ITS KNEELS TO MEET ITS COMMITMENTS!!!!!

WHAT AN INSENSITIVE GOVERNANCE & SO BLINDED (SWIMMING IN STUPIDITY) OUR LEADERS OF TODAY ARE!!!!!!!
Amenyo 11 years ago

this pig brain prof.

this pig brain prof.
Pastor 11 years ago

Open ur eyes

Open ur eyes
Abrekyie ba UK 11 years ago

Prof.we all agree that house of chiefs is an institution under chieftaincy ministry,I believe that you been a prof.and prominent chief in our country,first thing must be done first,the president turned blind eyes on all his ...
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Prof.we all agree that house of chiefs is an institution under chieftaincy ministry,I believe that you been a prof.and prominent chief in our country,first thing must be done first,the president turned blind eyes on all his role as president and taken off all government subsidy from all schools across the country claiming that no funds,how came monies for expensive and luxury vehicles for house of chiefs and neglecting others like training allowances across the country in all Sectors,especially special schools grant,sir,nananom,naas,mantsi's,I think it will be very very disappointed for you to accept this donation while schools are closing down,NHIS is dying off,energy system is already gone etc,etc,Nananom is your luxury vehicles are Ghanaians priority?if you think that is the countrys priority fine take it and defend it,if it the constitutional right of the house why do you say it is donation from the president but not your right from the government,
Kalahariman 11 years ago

You should rather question where the money is coming from for the 13 trucks - is it personal or government funds? if it is personal - please shut up

You should rather question where the money is coming from for the 13 trucks - is it personal or government funds? if it is personal - please shut up
Ghana first 11 years ago

A reasonable person will use his/her money to help needed people. He must first to look back to his region/pronvince before making unnecessary donations..reason up !!!

A reasonable person will use his/her money to help needed people. He must first to look back to his region/pronvince before making unnecessary donations..reason up !!!
Kalahariman 11 years ago

That is why it is called politics. A personal donation is of a choice. No one has any right to question where i donate to if it is my personal money.

That is why it is called politics. A personal donation is of a choice. No one has any right to question where i donate to if it is my personal money.
Kalahariman 11 years ago

A good president don't look to develop only the area they come from. The look for developing the whole of Ghana. The job of developing province or districts is in the hands of district reps and regional ministers.

A good president don't look to develop only the area they come from. The look for developing the whole of Ghana. The job of developing province or districts is in the hands of district reps and regional ministers.
Kalahariman 11 years ago

Going back to basics - Dr Kwame Nkrumah started the Houses of Chiefs as a way of developing the local districts - what happened - he was accused of establishing a local government with the aim of one government system. Till n ...
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Going back to basics - Dr Kwame Nkrumah started the Houses of Chiefs as a way of developing the local districts - what happened - he was accused of establishing a local government with the aim of one government system. Till now, all the development projects we have, where started by him. Is you the same Ghanaians saying the local chiefs are a nuicecance. In developed countries, they serve as mayors of the cities. Dr Nabila is a very inteligent man and has taught alot of people in school including me and probably taught the president in school so give him the respect - if he comes out and quote the constitution and what it is supposed to do and represent.
KEN 11 years ago

A GOOD IDEA THAT HAS BEEN CORRUPTED,WILL YOU AGREE?

A GOOD IDEA THAT HAS BEEN CORRUPTED,WILL YOU AGREE?
Kalahariman 11 years ago

What is the role of chief in Ghana?
I quote from from a Ghanaweb article by Okyere Bonna

Otumfuor Nana Osei Tutu II, A Role Model For African chiefs (I)
Article 277 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana defines ?chief? as a ...
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What is the role of chief in Ghana?
I quote from from a Ghanaweb article by Okyere Bonna

Otumfuor Nana Osei Tutu II, A Role Model For African chiefs (I)
Article 277 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana defines ?chief? as a person, who, hailing from the appropriate family and lineage, has been validly nominated, elected or selected and enstooled, enskinned or installed as a chief or queen mother in accordance with the relevant customary law and usage.

In pre-colonial times, chieftaincy constituted the axis for the exercise of executive, legislative and judicial powers. Since the colonial era, the institution has been linked to the politics of Ghana. Various governments ? colonial, civilian or military have in one way or the other tried to influence the role of chiefs in political affairs.

The 1992 constitution, like all previous constitutions, guarantees the institution of chieftaincy together with its traditional councils as established by customary law and usage. To preserve their role as symbols of national unity, however, chiefs are forbidden from active participation in party politics. A person shall not be qualified as a chief if he has been convicted for high treason, treason, high crime or for an offence involving the security of the State, fraud, dishonesty or moral turpitude. In southern Ghana, women are included in nearly all paramount chieftaincies as "Queen mothers." These women, who are not necessarily the mothers of the chiefs, have the right to nominate ? even impeach ? chiefs. Queen mothers advise chiefs and also act as moral leaders of the community.

Article 270(1) provides for the recognition of the institution of chieftaincy, together with its traditional councils under customary law. According to Article 270 paragraph (2), Parliament shall have no power to enact any law which in any way detracts or derogates from the honor and dignity of the institution of chieftaincy. Article 271 also establishes a National House of Chiefs. The House of Chiefs of each region elects members of the National House of Chiefs. Five paramount chiefs are elected from each region. However, where there are fewer than five paramount chiefs in a region, the House of Chiefs of the region shall elect such number of divisional chiefs as shall make up the required representation of chiefs for the region.

Article 272 outlines the role and functions of the National House of Chiefs as follows:

(a) Advise any person or authority charged with any responsibility under this Constitution or any other law for any matter relating to or affecting chieftaincy;

(b) undertake the progressive study, interpretation and codification of customary law with a view to evolving, in appropriate cases, a unified system of rules of customary law, and compiling the customary laws and lines of succession applicable to each stool or skin;

(c) Undertake an evaluation of traditional customs and usages with a view to eliminating those customs and usages that are outmoded and socially harmful;

(d) Perform such other functions, not being inconsistent with any function assigned to the House of Chiefs of a region, as Parliament may refer to it.

Article 273 further states that

(1) The National House of Chiefs shall have appellate jurisdiction in any cause or matter affecting chieftaincy which have been determined by the Regional House of Chiefs in a region, from which appellate jurisdiction there shall be an appeal to the Supreme Court, with the leave of the National House of Chiefs or the Supreme Court.

(2) The appellate jurisdiction of the National House of Chiefs shall be exercised by a Judicial Committee of the National House of Chiefs consisting of five persons appointed by that House from among its members.

(3) A Judicial Committee of a National House of Chiefs shall be assisted by a lawyer of not less than ten years' standing appointed by the National House of Chiefs on the recommendation of the Attorney-General.

(4) A member of a Judicial Committee of the National House of Chiefs shall be removed from office on the ground, of proven misbehavior or of infirmity of mind or body by the votes of not less than two thirds of all the members of the National House of Chiefs.

(5) A Judicial Committee of the National House of Chiefs shall have original jurisdiction in any cause or matter affecting chieftaincy-

(a) Which lies within the competence of two or more Regional houses of Chiefs; or

(b) Which is not properly within the jurisdiction of a Regional House of Chiefs; or

(c) Which cannot otherwise be dealt with by a Regional House of Chiefs.

(6) An appeal shall lie as of right in respect of any cause or matter dealt with by a Judicial Committee of the National House of Chiefs under clause (5) of this article to the Supreme Court.

Article 274 also provides for the established in and for each region of Ghana a Regional House of Chiefs. A Regional House of Chiefs consists of such members as Parliament may, by law, determine and performs such functions as may be conferred upon it by or under an Act of Parliament. Basically a Regional House of Chiefs is responsible for any matter relating to or affecting chieftaincy in the region. It hears and determines appeals from the traditional councils within the region in respect of the nomination, election, selection, installation or deposition of a person as a chief and have original jurisdiction in all matters relating to a paramount stool or skin or the occupant of a paramount stool or skin, including a queen mother to a paramount stool or skin. It undertakes a study and makes such general recommendations as are appropriate for the resolution or expeditious disposition of chieftaincy disputes in the region. It also undertakes the compilation of the customary laws and lines of succession applicable to each stool or skin in the region.

The original and appellate jurisdiction of a Regional House of Chiefs is exercised by a Judicial Committee of the Regional House of Chiefs consisting of three chiefs appointed by the Regional House of Chiefs from among its members. A Judicial Committee of a Regional Chief is assisted by a lawyer of not less than five years' standing appointed by the Regional House of Chiefs in the recommendation of the Attorney-General and may be removed from office on the ground of proven misbehavior or infirmity of mind or body by the votes of not less than two-thirds of all the members of the Regional House of Chiefs.

The National House of Chiefs and the ten regional houses of chiefs represent more than 32,000 recognized traditional rulers who exercise considerable influence throughout Ghana, especially in the countryside. As trustees of communal lands and natural resources, chiefs are often the pivot around which local socio-economic development revolves. Unfortunately the hunger for power has rendered our government standing in the way of progress at the local levels. For instance District Executives are appointed solely by the President and the chiefs have little to no say in the appointment of local government personnel. The government would have to collaborate with our

chiefs via decentralization to enable them mobilize their people effectively in development of their own communities.

Today in Ghana the central government has robbed the traditional rulers of most of their power. Thanks to corruption many of our chiefs have also lost their spiritual and moral authority. Many of our chiefs are involved in dubious land sales. However there are a few like the Asantehene Otumfour Osei Tutu II [ NAME MORE] whose contribution to the state are worthy of mention and emulation. Please allow me to site the contributions of the Asante King as an epitome of modernization of the honorable traditional institution of chieftaincy. Chieftaincy reformation would make a profound difference in Ghana. To give hand out is one thing but to provide the people a lasting legacy is more gracious.

Like many crowned monarch (or chiefdom), the influence of Otumfuor's office, the extent of his power, the love and admiration that emanates from his throne, and the support that he naturally commands among the people makes the Asantehene unique in using his stature to raise funds to address what is indeed a national emergency; and this is exactly what Otumfour has done in Ghana.

By Okyere Bonna
KEN 11 years ago

It was donated by the goverment ,YOU PAY THE PRESIDENT ,IT IS YOUR MONEY ,EVERY GHANIAN IS PAYING FOR THIS BRIBE ,BUT ONLY FEW WILL BENEFIT .SCHOOLS WITHOUT TEACHERS AND HOSPITAL WITHOUT MEDECINE IS A COCTAIL FOR A SICK SOCIE ...
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It was donated by the goverment ,YOU PAY THE PRESIDENT ,IT IS YOUR MONEY ,EVERY GHANIAN IS PAYING FOR THIS BRIBE ,BUT ONLY FEW WILL BENEFIT .SCHOOLS WITHOUT TEACHERS AND HOSPITAL WITHOUT MEDECINE IS A COCTAIL FOR A SICK SOCIETY IS THIS WHAT YOU WANT .
Kalahariman 11 years ago

Government do not donate to its branches. I can see an individual, a group, NGO, a church donating for a cause- not Government to its own branch. The wording here donate on the behave of the government means he is donating to ...
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Government do not donate to its branches. I can see an individual, a group, NGO, a church donating for a cause- not Government to its own branch. The wording here donate on the behave of the government means he is donating to the government
Masculine 11 years ago

Don't waste ur time insulting the president !!!!

Don't waste ur time insulting the president !!!!
Senchi 11 years ago

Does the Chieftaincy Institution generates funds into the consolidated funds? Chiefs sell lands and the money goes into their pockets without rendering any accounts whatsoever to their own people. As for priorities, that is ...
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Does the Chieftaincy Institution generates funds into the consolidated funds? Chiefs sell lands and the money goes into their pockets without rendering any accounts whatsoever to their own people. As for priorities, that is how JDM and his government wants to tow. Buying of sanitary pads, distribution of gas cylinders, laptops, cars, etc; this will not move Ghana forward. In this modern world, almost everything depends on electrical power. The governmemnt should mobilise all resources and solve our energy problem once for all. He can supply trains, planes to individuals but that will not solve the country's problems.
Say the Truth 11 years ago

Quote:
Minister of Finance Seth Terkper on Thursday answered urgent questions in Parliament on why his Ministry has delayed statutory payments to state agencies.

In his answers to the House, the Minister defended his Mini ...
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Quote:
Minister of Finance Seth Terkper on Thursday answered urgent questions in Parliament on why his Ministry has delayed statutory payments to state agencies.

In his answers to the House, the Minister defended his Ministry’s decision to hold off tax resources from the various statutory funds explaining that paying off the arrears could trigger more crippling problems for the already ailing economy.

His comments follow an Accra Court order instructing the state to pay every monies owed the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) after a suit filed by Richard Nyamah, a Ghanaian citizen.

Addressing Parliament, Mr. Terkper said “the country’s fiscal position face physical challenges on account of global and domestic factors which also affected some of our [government] payments including statutory obligations.”

“While we recognize our statutory payment obligations, government was confronted with practical problems associated with strikes and disruptions in the smooth running of the economy”, “the minister added.

But in a rebuttal, the Member of Parliament for the Obuasi West Constituency, Kwaku Kwarteng dismissed the Minister’s reasons for the delay in the payments.

"If you listen to the Minister, the basic point he made was that the economy was in trouble …He therefore decided to take the money that the law had not permitted him to touch,” he said.

He, therefore, asked that the country’s law be amended to address discrepancies associated with the payment of statutory funds to various agencies. “We should amend the law, then we will live as civilized people,” the MP insisted.

WE HAVE OUR LEADERS OF TODAY SOOOOOOOOOOO BLINDED, INSENSITIVE TO THE PLIGHT OF THE NATION WRECKING & HEADING TOWARDS DISASTER,......& ALL THEY THINK OF IS THEIR SELFISH INTEREST ...RIGHT FROM THE PRESIDENCY ...TO THE CHIEFS......DOWN & DOWN......I'M SO MUCH IN TEARS....AFTER READING FROM THE TWEET OF THE US EMBASSY REBUKING THE PRESIDENT ON HIS SACRIFICE. WHY WON'T THEY THE US EMBASSY SAY SO?????? WITH SO MUCH PAIN IN THEIR HEARTS TO SEE HOW GHANA IS BEEN RUN DOWN DAILY YET THESE FOOLS COME OUT TO TELL US THERE IS "HOPE" FOR US AS THINGS ARE TURNING AROUND OR ABOUT TO TURN AROUND ONLY GOD KNOWS WHAT THEY KNOW OR SEE THAT WE THE REST OF GHANAIANS DON'T SEE THAT THE NATION IS CRASHING!!!!
Annorwuo 11 years ago

Who is more interested politics than religion! He is still peeved[angry] because he was not appointed the Head Chaplain of the Ghana Police Service.

Who is more interested politics than religion! He is still peeved[angry] because he was not appointed the Head Chaplain of the Ghana Police Service.
Kalahariman 11 years ago

The word donation: means a charitable gift from someone for a cause they believe in. If the president donates, it means it is coming from his pocket or his party funds - Not government of Ghana funds. That have been the argum ...
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The word donation: means a charitable gift from someone for a cause they believe in. If the president donates, it means it is coming from his pocket or his party funds - Not government of Ghana funds. That have been the argument here: is it his personal money ( trucks) or government money? Nobody has any right to question where anybody donates their personal money to....
kalahariman 11 years ago

Mean that should be the argument here....donations are tax deductible at the end of the year in advance countries.

Mean that should be the argument here....donations are tax deductible at the end of the year in advance countries.
Gina 11 years ago

And where in the article did it mention the funds came from the president's pocket? Didn't he professor even mentioned the government are required to resource the chiefs like any other institution? If the funds indeed came fr ...
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And where in the article did it mention the funds came from the president's pocket? Didn't he professor even mentioned the government are required to resource the chiefs like any other institution? If the funds indeed came from Mahama's pocket, why didn't he defend himself & tell the nation it's not taxpayers money? Aren't Ghanaians obligated to know what goes on in parliament?
Kalahariman 11 years ago

That is what i expect the debate should be about - where did they get the money for that. Is it private or tax payers money

That is what i expect the debate should be about - where did they get the money for that. Is it private or tax payers money
KEN 11 years ago

I GET THE IMPRESSION THAT YOU CANT SEE THE FOREST BECAUSE OF THE TREES ,I AM HOPING YOU ARE INTELLIGENT TO UNDERSTAND WHAT I MEAN .MOST COMMENT ON HERE ARE BASED ON TRIBALISM .

I GET THE IMPRESSION THAT YOU CANT SEE THE FOREST BECAUSE OF THE TREES ,I AM HOPING YOU ARE INTELLIGENT TO UNDERSTAND WHAT I MEAN .MOST COMMENT ON HERE ARE BASED ON TRIBALISM .
Kalahariman 11 years ago

The problems of Ghana are enormous from clean drinking water, electricity, roads, corruption etc etc due years of neglect of the basic needs of the common citizen. You cannot blame only the current government. It is time to g ...
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The problems of Ghana are enormous from clean drinking water, electricity, roads, corruption etc etc due years of neglect of the basic needs of the common citizen. You cannot blame only the current government. It is time to go back the to the basics of what Dr Nkrumah was talking about at our independence day - putting the mechanism back in place for the wheels to turn. You can push on your tribalism and partisan ideas all you want but Ghanaians are smart to know who can lead this country fairly for the general citizens. You cannot stay negative on everything that this government makes and expect something positive to come out for you. Every smart Ghanaian can see the trees in the forest and why the trees stay negative to the development of Ghana for all Ghanaians and not just family and one tribe. When Kufour was president, there were a lot worst things done. The government was living on donations from the western world and loan forgiveness - HIPC. Today, the reality has set in - Ghana is middle class country and has to do it on its own. Its is a transition. The right way is for parliament to question where the money is coming for this trucks when the country could not afford to paid its soccer players at front before the world cup. Everybody in Ghana think they known better than the elected person to lead. specially the opposition. Debate your points in parliament in a democratic way.
KEN 11 years ago

The slavemaster system we have copied has left us confused ,CORRUPTION IS THE ORDER OF THE DAY,IF YOU THINK IT IS OK FOR A COUNTRY WITH ALL THEIS WEALTH TO BE BEGGARS ,I DONT CARE WHO OR WHAT IS RUNNING THIS COUNTRY AS LONG A ...
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The slavemaster system we have copied has left us confused ,CORRUPTION IS THE ORDER OF THE DAY,IF YOU THINK IT IS OK FOR A COUNTRY WITH ALL THEIS WEALTH TO BE BEGGARS ,I DONT CARE WHO OR WHAT IS RUNNING THIS COUNTRY AS LONG AS ALL GHANIAN NEEDS ARE MET ,WE CANNOT PROGRESS IF WE KEEP GOING BACK TO THE BAD OLD DAYS ,THE EUROPEANS SAY THE AFRICAN CAN ONLY REMEMBER HIS LAST MEAL,SO THEY CORRUPT OUR ELECTION WITH BRIBES FOR THE ILLETERATE CHIEFS,NOW THEY TAKE OUR RESORCES AND GIVE US AID ,IT IS SHAMEFUL IN 2014 WE ARE DEPENDANT ON DOCTORS COMING HERE TO WORK FOR FREE BUT THE GOVEREMENT CAN GIE AWAY CARS.
Kalahariman 11 years ago

I see that you don't understand what the word government means. The house of chiefs is part of the government wheel. You may not see their use in the country but it has always been part of the Ghanaian tradition. Working with ...
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I see that you don't understand what the word government means. The house of chiefs is part of the government wheel. You may not see their use in the country but it has always been part of the Ghanaian tradition. Working with the local communities is a way to turn the economy wheels. You can give ideas on how the chiefs can improve their communities rather than being so negative about them. Give the present government a chance. They have till 2016 to turn things around. If they fail, Ghanaians will not vote for them and if they succeed be happy for all Ghanaians. Don't be so anxious for them to fail with your propaganda on everything they do. Parliament can question where the money is coming from. I have not heard anybody in this forum question that. Ghana cannot pay its bills right now as we talk because of budget deficits. Until we know where the money for the trucks is coming from we need to be quiet. If it was a gift from another country or out pocket from someone it will be known if the right questions are asked.
Kofi Adu Bediako 11 years ago

Can we please tell the truth about such gestures to our chiefs.
Their role now in a our society is no more of much importance when it comes to the administration of the country.
They dressed up in rich clothing,with gold al ...
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Can we please tell the truth about such gestures to our chiefs.
Their role now in a our society is no more of much importance when it comes to the administration of the country.
They dressed up in rich clothing,with gold all over their body.Exravangant display of riches in their so called kingdom which does not exist anymore. Go outside the palace a few meters and it all rough,dusty and muddy roads.They have destroyed our towns and cities with their allocation of plots,which can only be practice in Ghana ,at this time of human civilisation.
Although lands can belong to a family,in most well planned cities and towns,the Government is responsible for the plot allocation.Check up and you will find out that we have one of the most miserable cities,with a very poor town planning,thanks to our chiefs.The courts have taken over their jobs and Mahama is a confused man who do not know where to start.
National health Insurance,school feeding programme,workers who have not been paid for months,no electricity etc,
The level at which Ghana has been brought to is inrepairable in ten years.
The 1992 constitution drafted by Rawlings is a slap in the face of our democracy.Travel and see,and you will be suprised to see where we are.The cabinet with the valander boys cannot deliver anything better for our nations,
Unless the Electoral system is completly overhauled,these crooks will always manipulate elections to stay in power.Mahama and the NDC is a slap in the face of our democracy.They do not understand what we are practicing.
If everybody can be so rich because he is in power,then we should ask ourselves where we are heading to.The methodist Bishop is a man of understanding,the ability to reason.We should thank God to have such people who speak boldly regardless of whom you are.Knowledge is power only when it is applied to suit the requirements of individuals.
kofi 11 years ago

The most idiot person i have ever met is John Dramani Mahama.
God save Ghana for 2 more years

The most idiot person i have ever met is John Dramani Mahama.
God save Ghana for 2 more years
Papa Yaw. 11 years ago

So

So
NANA KASA 11 years ago

So it was good for Kuffour to spend our money on gold chains for himself and some of his friends? Like it or not chiefs are part of out institutions and must be looked after like any other institution. Motherf*$#ing NPP idiot ...
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So it was good for Kuffour to spend our money on gold chains for himself and some of his friends? Like it or not chiefs are part of out institutions and must be looked after like any other institution. Motherf*$#ing NPP idiots.
Kow Kyemeinu 11 years ago

What is the big man saying. The Presidents starts politics with state owned vehicles and his opponents respond likewise with politics and it is wrong?
The state is resourcing the House of Chiefs so the president has to leav ...
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What is the big man saying. The Presidents starts politics with state owned vehicles and his opponents respond likewise with politics and it is wrong?
The state is resourcing the House of Chiefs so the president has to leave his job and "serve tables"
Our intellectuals should be educating our politicians and not pander to their whims and caprices. If these vehicles had been supplied by the designated state agency, the criticisms would be unjustified. The president however chose to use a very normal state duty of resourcing a state institution to further his politics. His opponents have every reason and justification to play the game with him.
Next time if he does not want to be criticized he should just allow the agency responsible for the supplies to do their work. Going round sharing vehicles smacks of a president who has very little on his plate.
And here all the recent ones have been guilty. Dr. Nabila should be mad at our dear President for going to shake hands over vehicles when there are more important things to do. If our Presidents behave like serious people, there will be little justification for the harsh reactions from political opponents.
appiah 11 years ago

weten kind prof dem all be idiot and self interest peoples with low minded...kING God will definately burn u guys in spirit...Nkwaseasem

weten kind prof dem all be idiot and self interest peoples with low minded...kING God will definately burn u guys in spirit...Nkwaseasem
appiah 11 years ago

Look his face wey he come take sit down for there..

Look his face wey he come take sit down for there..
Akos 11 years ago

It appears that this president don't want a good name for himself. He's in the news for all the wrong reason. All his policies got people scratching & shaking their heads.

It appears that this president don't want a good name for himself. He's in the news for all the wrong reason. All his policies got people scratching & shaking their heads.
BLACKMAN 11 years ago

Hello Wulugu Naba Naa Prof. John S. Nabila what have you and your traditional chiefs and kings done for Ghana? Apart from selling the same land to 2 or 3 persons to cause confusion what else? Almost all our so-called traditio ...
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Hello Wulugu Naba Naa Prof. John S. Nabila what have you and your traditional chiefs and kings done for Ghana? Apart from selling the same land to 2 or 3 persons to cause confusion what else? Almost all our so-called traditional leaders and politicians are allergic to truthfulness. Because of their selfishness that is why Ghana is in this economic predicament. Ghana does not have any single honorable traditional leader or politician in our society who can muster courage to denounce corruption all because they themselves have substituted their dignity for ubiquitous corruption. Dishonesty is their modus operandi. The country called Ghana is in the hands of an elite riddled with massive abuse of power and corruption and nepotism. Our economy is weak, its vision as a nation is unclear and its collective mood is grim. The leeches, parasites, thieves and liars are all taking refuge in the corridors of powers. Why? Because John Mahama himself has compromised his stand as a leader and engaged in fundamental dishonesty, applying his famously effective scratch-my-back skills to woo and corrupt our traditional leaders, judges, opinion leaders and politicians with Ghana precious resources. My compatriots, corruption is an enemy of human progress and civilization, therefore, all the caring and good people of Ghana ought to be bold and determined to challenge the status quo by any means necessary to demand social and economic justice for our people in order for them to live in dignity. God bless Ghana!
K APPIAH 11 years ago

prof come again, the cost of one pick up could have saved teachers from writing end of term exams on the chalk board as the cost of printing in your region alone and even beyond .please you have worked so hard to win your rep ...
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prof come again, the cost of one pick up could have saved teachers from writing end of term exams on the chalk board as the cost of printing in your region alone and even beyond .please you have worked so hard to win your reputation as an astute academician,so please dont allow this clueless john mahama and his ndc govt to disgrace you.infact, you should have rejected it upright.
YOBO 11 years ago

IT'S STRANGE THAT IN THIS AGE OF GHANA'S POLITICS, SO CALLED TRADITIONAL RULERS CALLED CHIEFS DO NOT KNOW THAT THE INTENTION OF GHANA'S ENTIRE LEADERSHIP IS TO CREATE, LOOT AND SHARE AS MUCH AS THEY CAN, BEFORE THEIR ARSES AR ...
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IT'S STRANGE THAT IN THIS AGE OF GHANA'S POLITICS, SO CALLED TRADITIONAL RULERS CALLED CHIEFS DO NOT KNOW THAT THE INTENTION OF GHANA'S ENTIRE LEADERSHIP IS TO CREATE, LOOT AND SHARE AS MUCH AS THEY CAN, BEFORE THEIR ARSES ARE KICKED OUT OF OFFICE.

A CLEAR EXAMPLE WAS VICTORIA HAMMAH'S FAILED INTENTION TO "ACHIEVE THE AMERICAN DREAM" BY STRIKING IT RICH BEFORE HER GARGANTUAN ARSE WAS KICKED OUT PREMATURELY.
Lord Tennison 11 years ago

Cann't Nananom buy their own trucks with all the royalties flowing to the Stools?
The Prof. should remember that the kids are still schooling under trees,and are being baptized with vulture droppings without discretion by t ...
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Cann't Nananom buy their own trucks with all the royalties flowing to the Stools?
The Prof. should remember that the kids are still schooling under trees,and are being baptized with vulture droppings without discretion by the birds.
John Mahama does not know what he is doing as president.He appears not to have heard about PRIORITY.
HE'S NOT AFFRAID 11 years ago

PROF NABILA DAMNS CRITICS OVER MAHAMA'S DONATION

PROF NABILA DAMNS CRITICS OVER MAHAMA'S DONATION
AGBEVI SAMUEL 11 years ago

AT THE TIME WHERE WE DO NOT HAVE EVEN CHALK TO TEACH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN, YOU THINK JOHN MAHAMAH DONATING SUCH VEHICLES TO YOU PEOPLE IS THE RIGHT PRIORITY OF CHOICE FOR THE NATION AT THIS TIME? YOU HYPOCRITES. YOUR DAYS ...
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AT THE TIME WHERE WE DO NOT HAVE EVEN CHALK TO TEACH PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN, YOU THINK JOHN MAHAMAH DONATING SUCH VEHICLES TO YOU PEOPLE IS THE RIGHT PRIORITY OF CHOICE FOR THE NATION AT THIS TIME? YOU HYPOCRITES. YOUR DAYS ARE NUMBERED.
June 11 years ago

An article by the Zambian watchdog describe this government as 'irresponsible' in their spending. Enough said!

An article by the Zambian watchdog describe this government as 'irresponsible' in their spending. Enough said!
Yeboah, Efo 11 years ago

After a global campaign led by U2 frontman Bono and Bob Geldof, in 2005 Ghana and Zambia were cleared of foreign debt worth about $14 billion. Now, less than a decade later, the two nations are struggling to finance their bud ...
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After a global campaign led by U2 frontman Bono and Bob Geldof, in 2005 Ghana and Zambia were cleared of foreign debt worth about $14 billion. Now, less than a decade later, the two nations are struggling to finance their budgets and are under pressure to seek emergency loans from the International Monetary Fund.

Government spending in Ghana and Zambia has been growing at what the IMF considers unsustainable levels. Both countries have had their debt ratings downgraded in the past year and their currencies were the worst performers in Africa against the US dollar to the end of June. Since having their debt wiped clean, both countries have racked up borrowing. As the funds flowed in, spending curbs weakened.

“Nobody would have expected such a rapid increase in debt,” said Bernard Anaba, a policy analyst at the Integrated Social Development Centre, an Accra-based research group that lobbied for debt relief as part of the Jubilee 2000 campaign. “The debt relief gave us breathing space but the campaign has been forgotten too soon.”

Jubilee 2000 ran a program called “Drop the Debt”, supported by musicians such as Bono and Geldof, to help persuade wealthier nations to cancel the outstanding loans of the world’s poorest nations so that funds could be spent on health and schooling. The campaign drew thousands of supporters at protests at Group of Eight summits in the early 2000s, culminating in the Live 8 music concerts in 2005, aimed at drawing global attention to poverty in Africa.

“There’s no question that Ghana and Zambia misbehaved badly during the boom years,” said Nicholas Spiro, managing director of Spiro Sovereign Strategy in London. “They were among the naughtiest pupils in the class and they’re now suffering the consequences.”

Ghana’s debt levels are set to reach 61 per cent of gross domestic product by December as the budget deficit exceeds 10 per cent for a third consecutive year, according to Fitch Ratings. The debt ratio was 26 per cent in 2006, data from the IMF shows.

Concern about rising indebtedness is too often focused on the borrowers and not the lenders, said Tim Jones, a policy officer at the Jubilee Debt Campaign, a successor of Jubilee 2000.

“We are worried that there’s a new round of irresponsible lending,” he said. “This has been driven by a rise in aid money being used as loans rather than grants and by lax monetary policies in the US and Europe.”

While Ghana and Zambia recorded consistent high growth rates in excess of 5 per cent in the past four years, authorities have not done enough to curb public spending or diversify their sources of income from commodities. Zambia earns about 60 per cent of export revenue from copper, while gold makes up about half of proceeds in Ghana.

“Both countries are dependent on their respective mining sectors for a disproportionate amount of their tax revenue and the end of the commodity bull run hit tax revenues in both countries,” said Clare Allenson, an analyst at Eurasia Group in London.

In May, Ghana’s Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, said that the government had not ruled out seeking IMF assistance, though it is still assessing whether measures put in place to help narrow the fiscal gap have been effective.

Bloomberg

https://www.zambianwatchdog.com/zambia-ghana-irresponsible-govts-wasted-benefits-of-jubilee-2000-debt-relief/
Jigga 11 years ago

Hmm, nawa, and that idiot Terkper want Ghanaians to believe it's all rosy in the garden. Can't fathom anybody trusting this shameless government anymore.

Hmm, nawa, and that idiot Terkper want Ghanaians to believe it's all rosy in the garden. Can't fathom anybody trusting this shameless government anymore.
Yeboah, Efo 11 years ago

So sad this Prof is ignorant. Do you need a US$115,000 vehicle to rule/preside over schools under trees and hospitals with no ambulances and basic incubators etc whilst premature babies who survive elsewhere die in your param ...
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So sad this Prof is ignorant. Do you need a US$115,000 vehicle to rule/preside over schools under trees and hospitals with no ambulances and basic incubators etc whilst premature babies who survive elsewhere die in your paramountcy? No wonder people are swapping their citizenship for better ones where leaders are not inward-looking and selfish.
RASPINO 11 years ago

Shocking to hear a professor thinking this way.Is he aware of the current economic woes in the country?This is the time the president should have prioritize some sensible decision makings in the country. i cant wait to see le ...
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Shocking to hear a professor thinking this way.Is he aware of the current economic woes in the country?This is the time the president should have prioritize some sensible decision makings in the country. i cant wait to see leaders of the country thinking positive to make everyone proud .
BLACKMAN 11 years ago

AM ENJOYING ALL THE COMENTS UNDER THIS
WRITE UP . GHANIANS ARE VERY ANGRY AND THEY SHOULD BE ...GOOD THAT THEY HAVE NOW ALERT AND WILD AWAKE ..GOOD GHANIANS ..KEEP IT UP ! YOU HAVE BEEN RIDDEN AS DONKEYS FOR FAR TOO LONG !!! ...
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AM ENJOYING ALL THE COMENTS UNDER THIS
WRITE UP . GHANIANS ARE VERY ANGRY AND THEY SHOULD BE ...GOOD THAT THEY HAVE NOW ALERT AND WILD AWAKE ..GOOD GHANIANS ..KEEP IT UP ! YOU HAVE BEEN RIDDEN AS DONKEYS FOR FAR TOO LONG !!!!
TOO MANY TITLES IN GHANA...ANYWAY WHAT HAS THIS PROFESSOR INNOVATED AND IT IS HELPING THE COUNTRY AND THE WORLD AT LARGE...FROM NOW ON , ONLY PROFFESSORS WHO HAVE INNOVATED SOMETHING SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO SPEAK IN GHANA OK? GOOD PEOPLE KEEP IT UP AND IT WILL SET YOU FREE
Steve 11 years ago

Prof. Nab,did the govt. get her priorities right at this time when the country's economy is upside down. It is good for the govt. to do that but not at this crucial period. Thank you

Prof. Nab,did the govt. get her priorities right at this time when the country's economy is upside down. It is good for the govt. to do that but not at this crucial period. Thank you
KWAA 11 years ago

Ofcoure the Government must resource State Institutions.But the timing is wrong.Prof,you need not support such a venture,just look around and see how your subjects are suffering,how are you going to feel if you are driving i ...
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Ofcoure the Government must resource State Institutions.But the timing is wrong.Prof,you need not support such a venture,just look around and see how your subjects are suffering,how are you going to feel if you are driving in this your free luxery 4*4 through the streets of let say Bimbila?
It is the same,as the Government intent to supply free sanitary pads.
We have more pressing problems,than sharing Cars and sanitary pads to Chiefs and School girls.
But what am l talking about,we are so egoistic that we think only about ourselves,not others.
Prof is being selffish.
isaac 11 years ago

greed is the biggest cause Ghana's slow dev't. what at all do the chiefs need? they have stool lands from which they reap dividends so can't they buy cars for themselves? they are happy bcos they are going to be bribed by NDC ...
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greed is the biggest cause Ghana's slow dev't. what at all do the chiefs need? they have stool lands from which they reap dividends so can't they buy cars for themselves? they are happy bcos they are going to be bribed by NDC under HE John Mahama. what a pity. i wonder what Ghanaians can honestly see from chieftancy in Ghana. if not dispute among themselves that hamper devt, then it is direct blockage of dev't in the form of 'landguard', obnoxious traditions etc. you are interested in 4x4 pickups. for what? can this be convincingly explained?
the methodist bishop of Obuasi has critiqued this issue and NDC's central regional sec is calling such a man of God who has told the truth 'demon-possessed'. may God forgive you, for you have no idea what you have said. it's just the devil that has made you and your collegues chastise innocent Ghanaians with scorpions, inflicting economic hardships upon them. may God pardon you all and change your stony heart.
bibi 11 years ago

Naba, you are very well respected but i think you have missed the point. How does the President go about personally handing over properties purchased by government to Government Agencies? Yes, the the NATIONAL HOUSE OF CHIEFS ...
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Naba, you are very well respected but i think you have missed the point. How does the President go about personally handing over properties purchased by government to Government Agencies? Yes, the the NATIONAL HOUSE OF CHIEFS AND THE REGIONAL HOUSES ARE CREATED BY THE 1992 CONSTITUTION IN MUCH THE SAME WAY AS THE POSITION OF PRESIDENT AND SIMILAR OTHER AGENCIES. Unfortunately, the President does not go about handing what Government is supposed to provide as resources to government agencies. In any case, how many line Ministries has the president visited since assuming office but he has visited the National House Chiefs more than twice since 2012? Add one to one and the answer cannot be be three.
KEN 11 years ago

THIS IS THE SECOND PAYMENT FOR THEIR SUPPORT, HOW MUCH MONEY DOES THESE GOVERMENT AGENCIES MAKE FROM ALLOWING THE CHINESE TO MINE AND POLLUTE OUR WATER.

THIS IS THE SECOND PAYMENT FOR THEIR SUPPORT, HOW MUCH MONEY DOES THESE GOVERMENT AGENCIES MAKE FROM ALLOWING THE CHINESE TO MINE AND POLLUTE OUR WATER.
KKO 11 years ago

Another clueless idiot. What have the National and Regional Houses of Chiefs, or individual chiefs, for that matter, done for Ghana or even their local villages, to deserve these vehicles? How do you justify this idiotic friv ...
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Another clueless idiot. What have the National and Regional Houses of Chiefs, or individual chiefs, for that matter, done for Ghana or even their local villages, to deserve these vehicles? How do you justify this idiotic frivolity when school children' feeding money has not been paid for seven months.

It shows the kind of nitwits my grandparents'cocoa taxes have (mis)educated in fifty years!
2016 11 years ago

It was just in 2012 that this statutorily composed body was resourced with 10 V8 land cruisers. If one considers the exact month in which the donation was made in 2012, it stands to reason that the V8 land cruisers are less t ...
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It was just in 2012 that this statutorily composed body was resourced with 10 V8 land cruisers. If one considers the exact month in which the donation was made in 2012, it stands to reason that the V8 land cruisers are less than 2years or just a little over 2years. Is that how all the statutorily composed bodies which also need to be resourced by govt given V8 four wheel drives every 2years or less?
Again, is this influence peddling gesture for political expediency when V8 land cruisers have just be given the chieftancy institution just 2years ago or less, the most utmost priority in view of govt's intransigence in addressing the overall health of the masses, education for the masses, governance at the local level by meeting it's statutory fiduciary responsibilities to the various funds?
Since the govt is thinking of making some institutions self financing, does it not make sense to consider the chieftancy institution one of such?
The donation of the 4x4 pickups was not a priority, it is deemed as a corruptible exercise to gain political mileage, it's a corrupting exercise on the conscience of the chieftancy institution for political expediency, and Ghanaians still maintain that the NHC should return the vehicles. It is an unprincipled act, unconscionable, that calls into question the integrity, principles and good judgment of the chieftancy institution and has actually courted public opprobrium for the chieftancy institution and is demeaning the high regard held for same.
The most proper action would be the immediate return of the vehicles to govt to blunt and erase the clear political influence peddling and corrupting of the chieftancy institution to restore confidence and respect of the masses in our chieftancy institution considering the points enumerated above.
Agyare Dongu 11 years ago

Look here if President gives me a car or jeep, I will thank him but not in this difficult time when people are crying for just their basic needs eg food, shelter, school, water, electricity, medical and transportation. He gav ...
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Look here if President gives me a car or jeep, I will thank him but not in this difficult time when people are crying for just their basic needs eg food, shelter, school, water, electricity, medical and transportation. He gave it to you so its good isn't it? ahe Ghana.
Afor 11 years ago

Who is reasoning in Ghana if this big man says this. We are finished ooooo

Who is reasoning in Ghana if this big man says this. We are finished ooooo
Yaro de Mann 11 years ago

What we are saying is that the president did the right thing at the wrong time.

What we are saying is that the president did the right thing at the wrong time.
New Shriff in Town 11 years ago

How many of the 250 persons making the NHoC will have access to the vehicles? Will the chiefs use the vehicles to fight the armed robbers in the highways? Will the chiefs use the vehicles to provide shelter for children learn ...
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How many of the 250 persons making the NHoC will have access to the vehicles? Will the chiefs use the vehicles to fight the armed robbers in the highways? Will the chiefs use the vehicles to provide shelter for children learning under trees? Priorities! Priorities! Priorities! Selfishness! Nabila has already been infected with the car gift and lost his sense of judgement. Did Mahama not dole out similar vehicles to the same people just before the 2012 elections?
NANA USA 11 years ago

HOW MANY CHIEFS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SPEAK AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT WHEN THINGS ARE GOING WRONG?

HOW MANY CHIEFS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SPEAK AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT WHEN THINGS ARE GOING WRONG?
Kubu 11 years ago

Ooh !! Otanii Mahama , you are a great failure and disgrace to Ghana.

Ooh !! Otanii Mahama , you are a great failure and disgrace to Ghana.
dada joe japan 11 years ago

naa prof.so u think the comfort of you and ur coleagues is more important the school children who study under the scorching sun and even no chalks for the taechers to teach them?come again prof the 13 cars can buy chalk to su ...
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naa prof.so u think the comfort of you and ur coleagues is more important the school children who study under the scorching sun and even no chalks for the taechers to teach them?come again prof the 13 cars can buy chalk to supply the whole ghana schools,now poly lecturers are on strike because mere book allowance how much does it cost?dont be greedy NAA reject and advise the most useless President to use the money to buy chalk and pay the book allowance to POTAG
easy p London 11 years ago

So Mate if you were to be a poor Teach her struggling to feed your family wouldn't you have sold the Car to feed your family?You don't deserve to live.
What kind of prof.are you? Greedy basted professor.

So Mate if you were to be a poor Teach her struggling to feed your family wouldn't you have sold the Car to feed your family?You don't deserve to live.
What kind of prof.are you? Greedy basted professor.
dada joe japan 11 years ago

just reject the cars like the HONOURBLE PASTORS AND BISHOPS DID.i respect them,they reject the Israel trip not they dont like it but there are more important things President can use the money for.WHY NOWADAYS THE EDUCATED KI ...
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just reject the cars like the HONOURBLE PASTORS AND BISHOPS DID.i respect them,they reject the Israel trip not they dont like it but there are more important things President can use the money for.WHY NOWADAYS THE EDUCATED KINGS AND CHIEFS ARE SO GREEDY
Annang Akanbekbisah 11 years ago

This so-called Methodist Bishop is the one who is rather playing politics? He should stay in his domain and concentrate on bettering the spiritual lives of the people of his diocess! How I wish I could lay my hands on this id ...
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This so-called Methodist Bishop is the one who is rather playing politics? He should stay in his domain and concentrate on bettering the spiritual lives of the people of his diocess! How I wish I could lay my hands on this idiot! He should mind his church congregation! If government leaves them alone, to perform their spiritual roles and functions, {which they are not doing}they should leave government alone, to serve the people of Ghana. Better for us.
Kwaku 11 years ago

Another member of the current "Northern Peoples Government" ruling Ghana.It is only Northerns who thru' "Nkrumahs Free Education Policy" went to school in Ghana.Now if your name is not Mahama, Iddrisu, Fuseni, Haruni etc etc ...
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Another member of the current "Northern Peoples Government" ruling Ghana.It is only Northerns who thru' "Nkrumahs Free Education Policy" went to school in Ghana.Now if your name is not Mahama, Iddrisu, Fuseni, Haruni etc etc , there is no room for you in Ghana Government Appointments.The US Embassy said it all."Prof" your arguments are not professorial under current economic conditions.Am sure you were at Senchi.We are in a mess with such leaders.He is leading the respectable Chieftancy Institution?
Akadu Mensema 11 years ago

This Nabila chief shd talk about schools under trees!

This Nabila chief shd talk about schools under trees!
RETURN 11 years ago

Naa Prof. Nabilla, there's no way this corruptible donation in the face of the current economic crisis and the poor infrastructure of the country which needs very urgent attention can be justified with this Mahama political i ...
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Naa Prof. Nabilla, there's no way this corruptible donation in the face of the current economic crisis and the poor infrastructure of the country which needs very urgent attention can be justified with this Mahama political influence and corruptible donation, most especially when just 2years ago a similar such donation was made. Ghanaians are saying you should return the vehicles to save any little respect the chieftancy institution may have.
#Return the vehicles#.
OPANIN KWAKU ATTA 11 years ago

WHY DO AFRICANS LIKE TITLES INFRONT OF THEIR NAMES?IN EUROPE,USA,CANADA AND SOME PLACES THEY HAVE ALL THESE TITLES BUT THEY DO NOT USE THEM.ONLY IN AFRICA THAT, WE HAVE,PROFESSOR.DOCTOR,NABA NAA NABILA.YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO YO ...
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WHY DO AFRICANS LIKE TITLES INFRONT OF THEIR NAMES?IN EUROPE,USA,CANADA AND SOME PLACES THEY HAVE ALL THESE TITLES BUT THEY DO NOT USE THEM.ONLY IN AFRICA THAT, WE HAVE,PROFESSOR.DOCTOR,NABA NAA NABILA.YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO YOUR COUNTRY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOUR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS.
Acquaye moffat 11 years ago

Nabila is a big fool. so you big so you fool.

Nabila is a big fool. so you big so you fool.
Musa Sapiento 11 years ago

If you did a little bit of Economics as a subject in the classroom, you would have concluded that, no one is criticizing the 13 gifts of SUVs to the chiefs. You would have noticed that the timing is very very wrong. When te ...
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If you did a little bit of Economics as a subject in the classroom, you would have concluded that, no one is criticizing the 13 gifts of SUVs to the chiefs. You would have noticed that the timing is very very wrong. When teachers need chalk to teach in the classrooms, sitting under trees to teach and their pay is in areas, how could any thinking human being in control as the president distribute cars to chiefs? And then again my question is, on what roads are they going to ply the cars? How long will the cars be before they are damaged by the poor road network in Ghana? Would it not be better for the chiefs to advise the fooling president to make the roads safe before giving the gifts of cars? And so if they are involved in accident because of the bad road conditions, whose fault would it be? So people must stop being self centered and rather see to help solve the most pressing issues before thinking about gifts.
And when people are dying in hospitals because the NHIS has been damaged by jon Mahama and his NDC gurus, how dare you think of SUVs when in fact a fraction of the monies wasted could have saved lives. People must think and stop being self centered. JOn Mahama is a fool and I will continue to say it all the time. He has no brain in his head. Everything he does is stupid.
wali 11 years ago

OUR COUNTRY CANT AFFORD FREE LUNCH AND GIFTS NOW THAT THE ECONOMY AND GHANA IS BROKE THE MONEY COULD BE USED FOR BETTER THINGS JUST SHOW YOU HOW STUPID AND LOW LIFER IS MAHAMA

OUR COUNTRY CANT AFFORD FREE LUNCH AND GIFTS NOW THAT THE ECONOMY AND GHANA IS BROKE THE MONEY COULD BE USED FOR BETTER THINGS JUST SHOW YOU HOW STUPID AND LOW LIFER IS MAHAMA
Musa Sapiento 11 years ago

NDC is satanic and so is its members. They came to kill, destroy and to steal. Tell me if NDC is not known by killing human beings for nothing. What of Justice Koranteng Addo and other innocent idividuals? Tell me if NDC did ...
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NDC is satanic and so is its members. They came to kill, destroy and to steal. Tell me if NDC is not known by killing human beings for nothing. What of Justice Koranteng Addo and other innocent idividuals? Tell me if NDC did not come to destroy NHIS, School Feeding program, GETFUND, Metro Mass and all other viable programs instituted by the NPP. Then, tell me if NDC did not come to institute Gyeeda, Sada, Subah, Woyome etc. only to create loot and share by way of stealing Ghana's money. So if NDC came to do all these, then how different are they from Satan the devil who came only to steal, destroy and kill?
anane 11 years ago

yes its true that chievie and politician are result of the hardship to the world socio econmy problems.

yes its true that chievie and politician are result of the hardship to the world socio econmy problems.
ASEM BEBA DABI 11 years ago

ANOTHER BELLY FOLLOW FOLLOW YENKYENNI ENTERPRISES SECRETE STAFF

ANOTHER BELLY FOLLOW FOLLOW YENKYENNI ENTERPRISES SECRETE STAFF
truth 11 years ago

How do politicians REASON at all? Teachers need CHALK to teach kids and you offer these folks pick up. What the HECK is wrong with the SYSTEM?

How do politicians REASON at all? Teachers need CHALK to teach kids and you offer these folks pick up. What the HECK is wrong with the SYSTEM?
Ho BOY 11 years ago

who is this foolish old man?

who is this foolish old man?
Kofi 11 years ago

Were the vehicles donations from Mahama or they were provided from the resources of the state? If Mahama could make such donations then we need to know his sources of money. If they were bought with the nation's resources, th ...
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Were the vehicles donations from Mahama or they were provided from the resources of the state? If Mahama could make such donations then we need to know his sources of money. If they were bought with the nation's resources, then it should not be described as donations from Mahama.
Cudjoe 11 years ago

How can the president be giving our such expensive cars out to chiefs at a time when people are so hungry, poor roads, lack of health care facilities, and you are justifying his misplaced priority? Is it because you are a ben ...
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How can the president be giving our such expensive cars out to chiefs at a time when people are so hungry, poor roads, lack of health care facilities, and you are justifying his misplaced priority? Is it because you are a beneficiary of the car?? I rest my case, Ghana is sick our leaders are sick I mean sick!!!1
Nabila 11 years ago

What happened to the cars that were given to the chiefs during the 2012 elections?

What happened to the cars that were given to the chiefs during the 2012 elections?
Ganyo 11 years ago

Which is better; The provision of vehicles to the various houses of chiefs or the provision of chains to individuals to hang around their necks?

Which is better; The provision of vehicles to the various houses of chiefs or the provision of chains to individuals to hang around their necks?
Kanokware 11 years ago

Wulugu Nabu please stop this cheap Propaganda and let your homages respect you. Can't you buy cars for the Regional House of chiefs, with the Revenue that is paid to you and lavies you collect from your Homages and lands you ...
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Wulugu Nabu please stop this cheap Propaganda and let your homages respect you. Can't you buy cars for the Regional House of chiefs, with the Revenue that is paid to you and lavies you collect from your Homages and lands you sell all day? I see this as greedy on your side because the whole Nation is in crises and the economy is in shambles why can't you use your resources to aquire those things yourselves to help build the Nation to a sweet Nation?
Glitters 11 years ago

Prof,
To me your eplanation that NHC is a state institutionis is aceptable but is it the President who has to present cars to all MDAs?

Prof,
To me your eplanation that NHC is a state institutionis is aceptable but is it the President who has to present cars to all MDAs?
KL 11 years ago

If they claim to be an instrument of government, and is to be resourced like any other government institution, as the Chief claims, then why should the trucks be a donation from the President?....as if it is his personal prop ...
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If they claim to be an instrument of government, and is to be resourced like any other government institution, as the Chief claims, then why should the trucks be a donation from the President?....as if it is his personal property? The institution should be resourced according to the protocol that all other governmental organizations follow. We keep hearing stories of "Mahama gives uniforms/computers/schools..." etcetc, as if it is is personal money...made in the name of the party, when actually the funds are public funds.
Kalahariman 11 years ago

That is when the opposition in parliament need to raise that question - account where the money is coming from - who approved it and so on. If it is coming from NDC party or a personal account, no questions should be asked. I ...
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That is when the opposition in parliament need to raise that question - account where the money is coming from - who approved it and so on. If it is coming from NDC party or a personal account, no questions should be asked. Is a donation for political reasons - chiefs by the constitution of Ghana are not to be politically induced. Then question#2 are the trucks meant to induce political influeuece?
Ebibiman 11 years ago

Lost country.

Lost country.
anane 11 years ago

Damn right Prof! But we need to educate the people about these things.

Damn right Prof! But we need to educate the people about these things.
matzcrorkz 11 years ago

6v9x3X A round of applause for your blog article.Thanks Again. Keep writing.

6v9x3X A round of applause for your blog article.Thanks Again. Keep writing.

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