Limit powers of President - IEA proposes

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Annorwuo 11 years ago

Then? I do not know how members of this unelected and partisan NGO has come to 'acquire' the enormous influence it tries exert on the good people of this country! Not unlike IMANI GHANA,most of their 'frontmen',have demonstra ...
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Then? I do not know how members of this unelected and partisan NGO has come to 'acquire' the enormous influence it tries exert on the good people of this country! Not unlike IMANI GHANA,most of their 'frontmen',have demonstrated a distinct anti-current administration bias;and even more disturbing is the fact that the Ghanaian public,has not been fully appraised about the details of their sources of funding! Who do these people represent,and speak for anyways?
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHERE DID GHANAIANS GO WRONG TO SUFFER LIKE THIS? YOU MAHAMA BUILDING YOUR HOTELS ABROAD, AFRIYIE ANKRA BUYING MANSIONS AT EAST LEGON, OKUDJETO ACQUIRING FILLING STATIONS ALL OVER, TOGBUI AF ...
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BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHERE DID GHANAIANS GO WRONG TO SUFFER LIKE THIS? YOU MAHAMA BUILDING YOUR HOTELS ABROAD, AFRIYIE ANKRA BUYING MANSIONS AT EAST LEGON, OKUDJETO ACQUIRING FILLING STATIONS ALL OVER, TOGBUI AFEDE FILLING HIS BANK ACCOUNTS ABROAD< ASIEDU NKETIA SPREADING FILLING STATIONS ALL OVER BRONG AHAFO AND BUYING MANSION IN CALGARY CANADA, HANNA BISSIW ,OYI LITHUR ANITA DISOSO SPREADING MONEY AS IF GHANA HAS NO PROBLEM
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 11 years ago

If it is Mahama who will be President in our country, all the powers should be taken away from him he does not deserve any powers at all, he is useless, incompetent and foolish to be given to any power at all in our country.

If it is Mahama who will be President in our country, all the powers should be taken away from him he does not deserve any powers at all, he is useless, incompetent and foolish to be given to any power at all in our country.
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

AUTHOR: MARTIN A.B.K. AMIDU....

It would appear that those in control of the NDC, for the time being, were bent on excluding other bona fide members of the Party who may wish to lay democratic claims to who becomes the ne ...
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AUTHOR: MARTIN A.B.K. AMIDU....

It would appear that those in control of the NDC, for the time being, were bent on excluding other bona fide members of the Party who may wish to lay democratic claims to who becomes the next flag bearer of the Party by excluding them even before the mortal remains of the demised President were interred. It is also symptomatic of how political party elites in Ghana and Africa worm their way into the confidences of persons perceived as likely to ascend to power positions for purposes of eventual personal economic gain at the expense of the generality of the mass of Party members and the Nation which every President swears to serve under the Constitution
TRUTH 11 years ago

ALBINO SHUT UP

ALBINO SHUT UP
Mahmoud 11 years ago

These suggestions are very good and must be considered for implementation. There is nothing partisan about them, and we must not not allow partisanship and self interest to obstruct their implementation. They are all good sug ...
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These suggestions are very good and must be considered for implementation. There is nothing partisan about them, and we must not not allow partisanship and self interest to obstruct their implementation. They are all good suggestions, except in my opinion, the one concerning women. Women must earn every position, like their men counterpart, through meritocracy and not the so-called 'positive discrimination'.
LEXIS 11 years ago

Please,be civil in your discourse.

Please,be civil in your discourse.
Harun Singh 11 years ago

Dear SGT Anani Fiadzoe, you forgot to mention something, Mahama is a dog eating idiot. Not only has he reduced the people of Ghana into earth worms but he has been able to destroy their ability to reason. Ghana is still beggi ...
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Dear SGT Anani Fiadzoe, you forgot to mention something, Mahama is a dog eating idiot. Not only has he reduced the people of Ghana into earth worms but he has been able to destroy their ability to reason. Ghana is still begging for loans all over the world after all our oil etc.... Mahama is really useless and i cannot even allow him to babysit my pets.
mojingles 11 years ago

Reducing the power of the President and altering the Winner-Takes-All system won't minimize our pervasive poisoned political atmosphere. Whatever measures are put in place, hypothetically speaking, will be circumvented by our ...
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Reducing the power of the President and altering the Winner-Takes-All system won't minimize our pervasive poisoned political atmosphere. Whatever measures are put in place, hypothetically speaking, will be circumvented by our politicians just to ensure that when they pillage the national coffers no one will raise a hand against them or their cronies.....the current system we have is operational and has been quite successful or else the nation will have been thrown into chaos....why change a system when we are doing just fine....remember we changed the education system and look what it wrought.....graduates who can barely write....
Annorwuo 11 years ago

I pity those who cannot fully appreciate
the 'games' these people[who purport to be overly concerned with the welfare of this nation] are playing with our lives.

I pity those who cannot fully appreciate
the 'games' these people[who purport to be overly concerned with the welfare of this nation] are playing with our lives.

mensah 11 years ago

They are definitely not playing with our lives.Don't think of your pocket and stomach only, Think outside your ”box" i.e if you have any.

They are definitely not playing with our lives.Don't think of your pocket and stomach only, Think outside your ”box" i.e if you have any.
DAN 11 years ago

USA president want one thing like war! But he has to get his opposition to sign on with him..In the USA system i think most of house of rep are republican opposition while the Senate maybe democrat majority...So Obama must ge ...
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USA president want one thing like war! But he has to get his opposition to sign on with him..In the USA system i think most of house of rep are republican opposition while the Senate maybe democrat majority...So Obama must get some opposition to vote with him to pass laws..Thats how you prevent all the stealing and loans in Ghana where if the opposition has close to same amount of politicians and party in power they can slow or stop movement of action if few from presidents party dislike the action too! Where is the IRS????? If people are gaining huge incomes the Internal Revenue Service should be taxing them...Some of worse criminals in USA history where jailed for Tax evasion not murder or theft!!! google (Al Capone)!
JAA 11 years ago

I think the ongoing consultative process in relation to a review of our constitutional paradigm is important. We may misconstrue the predominantly patience of the Ghanaian polity as things are pragmatically working well; on t ...
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I think the ongoing consultative process in relation to a review of our constitutional paradigm is important. We may misconstrue the predominantly patience of the Ghanaian polity as things are pragmatically working well; on the contrary they are not. As such any process with the ultimate consensus to limit the powers of the executive will be very useful; inter allia, a preemptive programme to avoid potential civil unrest. I personally recommend a revamp of our constitutional structure, for the same reasons I have posited here.
Aban 11 years ago

Winner takes all will not be an issue if the NPP was in power. When they were in power they loved it. Never once broached the idea of sharing.

Winner takes all will not be an issue if the NPP was in power. When they were in power they loved it. Never once broached the idea of sharing.
KO 11 years ago

I agree with the IEA. We need to reduce the powers of the president. the powerful presidency and the winner take all is the cause of the unnecessary political tension.
We need to reduce the powers of the President.
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I agree with the IEA. We need to reduce the powers of the president. the powerful presidency and the winner take all is the cause of the unnecessary political tension.
We need to reduce the powers of the President.
Strengthen Parliament
Strengthen District assemblies

Good job IEA
Annorwuo 11 years ago

How does this IEA proposal address the current internecine intra-party chaos we are all witnessing?
Unless and until we replace the 'me first' mindset that has overcome our society,and clouded our thinking and behaviour,no a ...
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How does this IEA proposal address the current internecine intra-party chaos we are all witnessing?
Unless and until we replace the 'me first' mindset that has overcome our society,and clouded our thinking and behaviour,no amount of tinkering with a mere document,a Constitution, can save this country!
In several jurisdictions around the globe,people are more than happy to show the flag,even when they derive no direct pecuniary benefits from doing so. Can we say the same thing about any of these 'noise-makers' who are constantly disturbing our ears?
Real kebecois 11 years ago

I don't understand why people can vote to choose MPS and President but can't vote to choose their mayors or regional ministers. Somebody tell me is this power to the people or power stolen from the people? It'll be good if so ...
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I don't understand why people can vote to choose MPS and President but can't vote to choose their mayors or regional ministers. Somebody tell me is this power to the people or power stolen from the people? It'll be good if some powers are taken away from the president and any law must pass by 2/3 of our elected ( MPS) at least 25% of the opposition on board!!
Joe Turkey 11 years ago

Remember when the 1992 constitution was written by butchers and hairdressers and edited by the jailbird Tsatsu Tsikata, who slipped in the so-called Transitional Provisions single-handedly?

Remember when the 1992 constitution was written by butchers and hairdressers and edited by the jailbird Tsatsu Tsikata, who slipped in the so-called Transitional Provisions single-handedly?
Adiatogbor 11 years ago

It was written by butchers, hairdressers etc etc because the learned lawyers and other professionals like IEA refused at the time to participate in drafting the 1992 constitution. In democracy, if you fail to participate, FOO ...
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It was written by butchers, hairdressers etc etc because the learned lawyers and other professionals like IEA refused at the time to participate in drafting the 1992 constitution. In democracy, if you fail to participate, FOOLS will decide for you.
Kwaku Gloenawo 11 years ago

The problem with Ghana's constitution is the attitudes of the people and not the book. It is a very well thought out document but the people are hypocritical with its implementation. Even if Jesus Christ comes down to earth, ...
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The problem with Ghana's constitution is the attitudes of the people and not the book. It is a very well thought out document but the people are hypocritical with its implementation. Even if Jesus Christ comes down to earth, he cannot have much impact with our attitudes. Has IEA considered changing our attitudes?

Kwaku Gloenawo 11 years ago

Has the Bible changed the attitude of Ghanaians? So does that make the Bible a bad document? Even the Bible has entrenched provisions "that nothing could be added or subtracted from it". The problem is the people not the docu ...
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Has the Bible changed the attitude of Ghanaians? So does that make the Bible a bad document? Even the Bible has entrenched provisions "that nothing could be added or subtracted from it". The problem is the people not the document.
Muscatela 11 years ago

Strong point there.I hope they take a cue here.

Strong point there.I hope they take a cue here.
fidelity 11 years ago

This idea would be the solution. Wise decision

This idea would be the solution. Wise decision
The Concerned Ghanaian 11 years ago

I am always against the power of IEA.They proposed a weir oder to control presidential debates whereas this rubish NGO do not have the feeling to exam. this trash organization as not needed institute. What is their contributi ...
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I am always against the power of IEA.They proposed a weir oder to control presidential debates whereas this rubish NGO do not have the feeling to exam. this trash organization as not needed institute. What is their contribution at all in the country like Ghana.For me, this is an organization that has agenda and always trying to raise a flag to be seen. They should rather review
their power limit it, or shut up
Muscatela 11 years ago

I agree that certain aspects of our Constitution need to be rectified but the concept of power sharing is a nonstarter.If the motive to contest a presidential or parliamentary elections is to genuinely serve your country why ...
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I agree that certain aspects of our Constitution need to be rectified but the concept of power sharing is a nonstarter.If the motive to contest a presidential or parliamentary elections is to genuinely serve your country why bicker and forment trouble if you lose? Ghana can only move forward if all of us put the nation first and relegate partisanship and corruption.And I will recommend that partisan politicking should be lessened after general elections. IEA should rethink their proposal.
Commonsense 11 years ago

Lets adopt the Federal System. This is the answer to the looting bridgate of NDC criminals. Every region will be responsible for the development of their region and the stealing of the Ewes would be stopped

Lets adopt the Federal System. This is the answer to the looting bridgate of NDC criminals. Every region will be responsible for the development of their region and the stealing of the Ewes would be stopped
DAN 11 years ago

fEDERAL GOV PROVIDES FUNDS FOR MAJOR ROADS(INTERSTATE) SOME FUNDS TO AIRPORT AUTHORITY...SOME FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS...BUST SINCE THEY DON'T PROVIDE 100% THE STATE(REGION) AND EVEN THE CITY MUST PROVIDE THE REST THRU PROPERTY TA ...
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fEDERAL GOV PROVIDES FUNDS FOR MAJOR ROADS(INTERSTATE) SOME FUNDS TO AIRPORT AUTHORITY...SOME FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS...BUST SINCE THEY DON'T PROVIDE 100% THE STATE(REGION) AND EVEN THE CITY MUST PROVIDE THE REST THRU PROPERTY TAX...AND BUSINESS PERMIT FEES
WARD GDX - WE THE PEOPLE 11 years ago

It is amazing how Ghanaians spinelessly sat there like lame ducks and this psychotic crackhead lorded over the nation for 10 yrs and had a consitution written to wet the appetite of a dictator.

The rawlings influence ...
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It is amazing how Ghanaians spinelessly sat there like lame ducks and this psychotic crackhead lorded over the nation for 10 yrs and had a consitution written to wet the appetite of a dictator.

The rawlings influence and factor made the constitution create a presidential dictatorial republic.

The constitution needs a complete overhaul to make it align with the ideals of true democracy with power concentrated in local governance by the people
DAN 11 years ago

eVEN WHEN PRESIDENT OBAMA MAKES A BILL(LAW) THE CONGRESS CAN OVERIDE IF 3/4 OR MORE DON'T LIKE THE LAW..hE HAS TO HAVE NOT ONLY PEOPLE IN HIS PARTY PLUS A FEW IN OTHER SIDE!

eVEN WHEN PRESIDENT OBAMA MAKES A BILL(LAW) THE CONGRESS CAN OVERIDE IF 3/4 OR MORE DON'T LIKE THE LAW..hE HAS TO HAVE NOT ONLY PEOPLE IN HIS PARTY PLUS A FEW IN OTHER SIDE!
Kofi Adu Bediako,Germany 11 years ago

Blame Rawlings for his selfish interst in handing over such a loophole constitution.No where in the world do a president appoint electoral commissioner.The constitution is a fiasco.

Blame Rawlings for his selfish interst in handing over such a loophole constitution.No where in the world do a president appoint electoral commissioner.The constitution is a fiasco.

EZEKIEL 11 years ago

But IF Kufour WERE INTELLIGENT ENOUGH and having SEEN the faulty constitution,WHY didn't he change it ? Afterall. he had the NECESSARY MAJORITY in Parliament.... but because of his GREED above ALL, he did NOTHING.In the end e ...
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But IF Kufour WERE INTELLIGENT ENOUGH and having SEEN the faulty constitution,WHY didn't he change it ? Afterall. he had the NECESSARY MAJORITY in Parliament.... but because of his GREED above ALL, he did NOTHING.In the end even decorating himself like a Gorilla with a golden Chain!!!!!
KENTRICK PATRICK 11 years ago

Gentlemen, you all have good points: our attitudes,the constitution,powers of the President etc. One factor need to be looked at is those "round pegs in square holes". Council of elders must be elected and have a term to serv ...
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Gentlemen, you all have good points: our attitudes,the constitution,powers of the President etc. One factor need to be looked at is those "round pegs in square holes". Council of elders must be elected and have a term to serve, regional ministers,DCE, and ASS.Men must all be elected.
This will help bring development,they will respect the electorate and do more.... Long way to go, we can start some where review the constitution. Over to you Joe Lartey
DAN 11 years ago

MUST BE MADE TO CAMPAIGN FOR THEIR JOBS AND LET VOTERS DECIDE THE BEST OR SACK THEM 4 YEARS LATER

MUST BE MADE TO CAMPAIGN FOR THEIR JOBS AND LET VOTERS DECIDE THE BEST OR SACK THEM 4 YEARS LATER
Jo 11 years ago

this mustn't be changed, I expect a President of this country to have the country at heart and be sensible but not to satisfy mediocrity ireespective of party colours.

this mustn't be changed, I expect a President of this country to have the country at heart and be sensible but not to satisfy mediocrity ireespective of party colours.
DAN 11 years ago

all he is worried is living large now and in EXILE

all he is worried is living large now and in EXILE
Kwame Poku Ansah 11 years ago

Executive powers vested on the president has brought indisciplane/corruption in our state institutions.I support IEA campaign against winner takes all to limit powers of the president.

Executive powers vested on the president has brought indisciplane/corruption in our state institutions.I support IEA campaign against winner takes all to limit powers of the president.
jdm loot and share 11 years ago

MAHAMA IS NUMBER ONE BIG FOOOOOOLS AND BIG CORRUPT IN GHANA HISTORY SAD AND SHAME;FOOOLISH PAD PREZ

MAHAMA IS NUMBER ONE BIG FOOOOOOLS AND BIG CORRUPT IN GHANA HISTORY SAD AND SHAME;FOOOLISH PAD PREZ
PROFESSOR THOMAS KUBI- McA 11 years ago

WINNER TAKES ALL=ANACHRONISTIC =
WINNER TAKES ALL=OUTMODED==
WINNER TAKES ALL = INCOMPETENCE
WINNER TAKES ALL ==NO KNOWLEDGE
WINNER TAKES ALL == TRIBALISTIC
WINNER TAKES ALL = ACRIMONIOS
PROFESSOR ...
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WINNER TAKES ALL=ANACHRONISTIC =
WINNER TAKES ALL=OUTMODED==
WINNER TAKES ALL = INCOMPETENCE
WINNER TAKES ALL ==NO KNOWLEDGE
WINNER TAKES ALL == TRIBALISTIC
WINNER TAKES ALL = ACRIMONIOS
PROFESSOR THOMAS KUBI (FOUNDER )
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KOKI 11 years ago

Good tidings dispel hopelessness. When one discovers distinguished citizens sacrifice their time, energy, resources including their wealth of intelligence to seek the interest of the nation by being so desperate and passionat ...
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Good tidings dispel hopelessness. When one discovers distinguished citizens sacrifice their time, energy, resources including their wealth of intelligence to seek the interest of the nation by being so desperate and passionate to right the wrongs in our politico-economic discourse one can only breathe air of hope and wish them very well. All is not lost! Bravo to them.

I pray such researched recommendations which is free of partisan colourings would speedily translate into paragraphs in our constitution. If ever there's one single thing that needs change this must be it.

I find that pivotal change summed up in the words of the vice chair, Justice Short:

"...most of the appointments are done to benefit party supporters thereby overlooking competence."

“Under various articles of the 1992 constitution of the Republic of Ghana, the President has the power to make several appointments, even though in some case this is done in consultation or with the advice or approval of some other bodies, particularly the council of State, whose independence has been questioned.”

Not only is the current government guilty of this, the past under Kuffour was as well. The latter though,made some inroads at least in getting Dr. Kwasi Nduom on board. The current government must have built on that gesture in going for the numerous richly experienced citizens in varying fields irrespective of party affiliation. Failure to do that has produced a number of inexperienced and "unqualified" personel to manage the economy; a hugely significant factor responsible for the lacklustre performance of the current government.

Who knows President Mahama would have chalked some significant successes had he formed a team of astute technocrats from varied shades and colours! But he can't solely be blamed as the constitution covers him.
Tantra Bea 11 years ago

Anti winner takes all campaign has intensified beyond proportion during Mahama reign which makes NDC supporters suspect mischief and bad faith. The culture of intollerance when others are in power is the cause of civil strife ...
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Anti winner takes all campaign has intensified beyond proportion during Mahama reign which makes NDC supporters suspect mischief and bad faith. The culture of intollerance when others are in power is the cause of civil strife all over Africa. This is what we should address and not power sharing craze demon which takes us over wanting power when the people have denieed us their mandate.
Mm 11 years ago

Bring out ur reasons why prez power should be blah blah..the ppl also got power..why not insist on a one party system then,if not forget....

Bring out ur reasons why prez power should be blah blah..the ppl also got power..why not insist on a one party system then,if not forget....
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Big Soldier 11 years ago

I think this is a very brilliant idea and should be commended by all. The President presently has too much powers and should be striped down.

I think this is a very brilliant idea and should be commended by all. The President presently has too much powers and should be striped down.
DDKT 11 years ago

Ghana is a very hopeless nation. why mix presidential nd cabinet system of government. Don't we understant seperation of powers. no single person must serve in both legislature nd excutive arms of gov't. For Christ we are pra ...
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Ghana is a very hopeless nation. why mix presidential nd cabinet system of government. Don't we understant seperation of powers. no single person must serve in both legislature nd excutive arms of gov't. For Christ we are practicing presidential system of gov't.
DDKT 11 years ago

we need change to move forward. why are Ghanaians always comfortable in lagging behind others

we need change to move forward. why are Ghanaians always comfortable in lagging behind others
Sulley, NY- USA 11 years ago

Where was the IEA when the constitutional rewire commission was doing this exercise? If they did put this suggestion before the commission then a good reminder; if they haven't then they should forget it.

Where was the IEA when the constitutional rewire commission was doing this exercise? If they did put this suggestion before the commission then a good reminder; if they haven't then they should forget it.

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