The last paragraph of this article is perfect but the notion of building a leadership echelon is not the best always.I am not convinced that any runner-up should be an automatic running mate because it will leave many young a ... read full comment
The last paragraph of this article is perfect but the notion of building a leadership echelon is not the best always.I am not convinced that any runner-up should be an automatic running mate because it will leave many young ambitious young men behind.The problem will still be the same if the party is defeated in a general élections.It cannot be possible that the party present always the same heads in élections.For example,after Kuffour's 8 years administration you bring in his Vice to continue another 8 years that will give the former vice alone 16 good years on top of affairs.No,this is difficult,I think it could be done occasionally but not as convention been suggested by the author.Thank you.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 9 years ago
BOY KOFI, Dr SAS almost contradicted himself with this suggestion of popularity contest selection when he began the article with a condemnation of the anti-democratic attempt to impose parliamentary candidates on the electora ... read full comment
BOY KOFI, Dr SAS almost contradicted himself with this suggestion of popularity contest selection when he began the article with a condemnation of the anti-democratic attempt to impose parliamentary candidates on the electorates in 2008.
Again, Dr SAS made the assumption that most of the electorates in Ghana are as sophisticated to the extent that ethnicity would not matter and is not a factor in voting decisions. That is not true in Ghana, though the late Mills did not win his home region in his first and second attempts. Central region is an exception in Ghana. I say so because I went to school in Cape Coast and realised that they are less interested in where one comes from but embrace all than most ethnic groups in Ghana. I also appreciate that Central region is just not one ethnic group but many. Because of low level of education and poverty in Ghana the ethnic make up of the the team on the flagbearership is important. Political parties do not chose the north-south team since the inception of the presidential system of government in Ghana from 1979 for no reason. I wish it does not matter but it does.
Dr SAS, I agree with you that actions by those who think they are protecting the interests of Nana Akufo-Addo are in fact, the problem or part of the problem. I believe those who attempted to impose parliamentary candidates in 2008 did so because they wanted MPs who they believed would be pro Nana Akufo-Addo. It was the same in 2012 when only pro Nana Akufo-Addo were elected into National Executive positions to allow Nana Akufo-Addo free range on party affairs. These are the very people who are opposing change by the Paul Afoko/Kwabena Agyeapong leadership because they want to be independent or not under the control of Nana Akufo-Addo. Their opponents are doing so because they also believe that the two have the 2020 Agenda. If the 2020 Agenda is true, then, Afoko and Agyeapong are equally political novices because if they fail to ensure victory for Nana Akufo-Addo in 2016, they would suffer the same fate as Jake and Sir John. They would not be in office long to prosecute their 2020 Agenda but pro Akufo-Addo leadership could be replaced them to also sabotage the 2020 Agenda.
The crisis in NPP is not only unfortunate and worrying but it is also an indication of how the party that claims to have its basis in democracy abhors democratic principles.
BOY KOFI 9 years ago
You cannot fight against monarchy in the party and at the same time prevent democratisation in the party.NPP really have to rebuild their party,learn how to debate on issues affecting the people and stop the personality cult. ... read full comment
You cannot fight against monarchy in the party and at the same time prevent democratisation in the party.NPP really have to rebuild their party,learn how to debate on issues affecting the people and stop the personality cult.They have 7 aspirants who want to lead the party into 2016 general elections.Instead of them to drill the aspirants with meaningful debate to stick on personality cult.Thank you.
Kojo T 9 years ago
"But all over Ghana, the democratic principle by which the Danquah-Busia tradition had always prided itself was thrown to the dogs" How can Chiefs and Royalty be democartic . NPP was, is and never will be democartic . You wan ... read full comment
"But all over Ghana, the democratic principle by which the Danquah-Busia tradition had always prided itself was thrown to the dogs" How can Chiefs and Royalty be democartic . NPP was, is and never will be democartic . You want to call throwing bombs democracy and throwing tantrums every time you lose democracy Sorry my dad an English teacher begs to disagree with you associating NPP with democracy . NPP is knoiwn for violence and patapaa and what happened at the HQ is typical of NPP
kaketonti 9 years ago
Simple,NPP is neo-colonial.Master and servitudes.
Simple,NPP is neo-colonial.Master and servitudes.
Kwame Prempeh, MIT 9 years ago
Dr. Sarfo, thank you for your allegiance towards NPP. I also enjoy your comments which are always full of wisdom but truth to the matter is that, the country will succeed if Nana leads the party with Bawumia as his running ma ... read full comment
Dr. Sarfo, thank you for your allegiance towards NPP. I also enjoy your comments which are always full of wisdom but truth to the matter is that, the country will succeed if Nana leads the party with Bawumia as his running mate. Alan is a selfish individual who has nothing to contribute to the success of the country. Indeed, Nana has discovered a gem in the person of Bawumia and Ghana should make it possible for him to unleash his business acumen upon relieving us from bankruptcy.
Kweku 9 years ago
It is only members of NPP and the UP tradition who describe themselves as having a democratic tradition. Others don't see them as such.
What is happening in NPP now is dog fight dog for positions that will be eventually ec ... read full comment
It is only members of NPP and the UP tradition who describe themselves as having a democratic tradition. Others don't see them as such.
What is happening in NPP now is dog fight dog for positions that will be eventually economically beneficial to those fighting for positions. I am now currently in Ghana and I have observed that everybody in politics is in it solely for the personal benefits. From Akufo-Addo to Mahama and everyone else. That is why there is infighting within NPP.
More later...
Charles Agbenu 9 years ago
Thanks Sarfo -for your sympathies towards NPP. Keep it up. Posterity will be kind to NPP policies and beliefs
Thanks Sarfo -for your sympathies towards NPP. Keep it up. Posterity will be kind to NPP policies and beliefs
enobaatanpa 9 years ago
sika ato nokware ama nkontonpo agyedin
sika ato nokware ama nkontonpo agyedin
SycophantsOfNanaAddo 9 years ago
I have always said this many times...... Alan /Nana Addo ticket is the only way for NPP to win.
I have always said this many times...... Alan /Nana Addo ticket is the only way for NPP to win.
Captain Canada 9 years ago
Your attempt to make NPP look democratic will not make it so. At best Busia and Danquah belong to the autocratic part of the political spectrum. They were also traitors to Ghana, In the US parlance they were the "Benedict Arn ... read full comment
Your attempt to make NPP look democratic will not make it so. At best Busia and Danquah belong to the autocratic part of the political spectrum. They were also traitors to Ghana, In the US parlance they were the "Benedict Arnolds" of Ghana. It follows therefore that a party created in their ideology will be autocratic and traitorous. You think this in fighting is a flash in a bucket or a passing storm but the truth is, it isn't. This is a case of voracious/rapacious group of people pretending to be civil organization but cant hold it together because every now and then their natural instinct takes over. It is however commendable that you pointed out the hierarchical nature of the party and the existence of princes in the party. Which should have led to to conclude that a party with princes cannot be democratic. Monarchies, which is naturally hierarchical, have princes and therefore anti democratic. If you believe that Busia/Danquah tradition was democratic then I will suggest you get a refund for your tuition at the universities you attended.
Captain Canada 9 years ago
Dr Sarfo meet the troll call 'insight to the bone'. Or as I call him 'idiot to the bone'. Your NPP is also very tribalistic at the centre. The 'AKANS' in your party believes Ewes and Northerners are inferior and therefore don ... read full comment
Dr Sarfo meet the troll call 'insight to the bone'. Or as I call him 'idiot to the bone'. Your NPP is also very tribalistic at the centre. The 'AKANS' in your party believes Ewes and Northerners are inferior and therefore don't deserve to be on the party platform. If you are not aware that majority of your people are for ASHANTI/AKYEM only peoples party then you need to listen harder to your members.
The last paragraph of this article is perfect but the notion of building a leadership echelon is not the best always.I am not convinced that any runner-up should be an automatic running mate because it will leave many young a ...
read full comment
BOY KOFI, Dr SAS almost contradicted himself with this suggestion of popularity contest selection when he began the article with a condemnation of the anti-democratic attempt to impose parliamentary candidates on the electora ...
read full comment
You cannot fight against monarchy in the party and at the same time prevent democratisation in the party.NPP really have to rebuild their party,learn how to debate on issues affecting the people and stop the personality cult. ...
read full comment
"But all over Ghana, the democratic principle by which the Danquah-Busia tradition had always prided itself was thrown to the dogs" How can Chiefs and Royalty be democartic . NPP was, is and never will be democartic . You wan ...
read full comment
Simple,NPP is neo-colonial.Master and servitudes.
Dr. Sarfo, thank you for your allegiance towards NPP. I also enjoy your comments which are always full of wisdom but truth to the matter is that, the country will succeed if Nana leads the party with Bawumia as his running ma ...
read full comment
It is only members of NPP and the UP tradition who describe themselves as having a democratic tradition. Others don't see them as such.
What is happening in NPP now is dog fight dog for positions that will be eventually ec ...
read full comment
Thanks Sarfo -for your sympathies towards NPP. Keep it up. Posterity will be kind to NPP policies and beliefs
sika ato nokware ama nkontonpo agyedin
I have always said this many times...... Alan /Nana Addo ticket is the only way for NPP to win.
Your attempt to make NPP look democratic will not make it so. At best Busia and Danquah belong to the autocratic part of the political spectrum. They were also traitors to Ghana, In the US parlance they were the "Benedict Arn ...
read full comment
Dr Sarfo meet the troll call 'insight to the bone'. Or as I call him 'idiot to the bone'. Your NPP is also very tribalistic at the centre. The 'AKANS' in your party believes Ewes and Northerners are inferior and therefore don ...
read full comment