Africa in 'short supply of good leadership' - Kufuor

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USMAN 10 years ago

If Dr Danaa, who holds a PhD, could behave this way then university education is useless in Ghana. If people of his caliber are leading Ghanaians then, I am afraid, we shall soon fall into a ditch.
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If Dr Danaa, who holds a PhD, could behave this way then university education is useless in Ghana. If people of his caliber are leading Ghanaians then, I am afraid, we shall soon fall into a ditch.
Who asked Dr Danaa to take sides in a chieftaincy dispute by solely declaring the chieftaincy status of the Americans illegal. Who sent the National Security Officials to go and harass the Americans. We all know the National Security Zombis like operating under the cover of darkness( you remember the Legon Toll Booth Saga) and their hatred for dogs is unimaginable( you remember NS official threatened to shoot and kill the dogs of the software designer of UG students' election). So if the dogs of the two American citizens were killed prior to their gruesome murder you can now see those behind the killing.
Dr Danaa cannot throw dust into our eyes. If others have thrown dust into his eyes, that is his own cup of tea.
PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33) 10 years ago

LOOKING AT THE DESTRUCTION NDC HAS CAUSED TO THIS GREAT COUNTRY IN THE PAST 6 YEARS, ANY TALK ABOUT THIS INCOMPETENT AND CORRUPT ADMINISTRATION WINNING THE 2016 GENERAL ELECTIONS, WOULD BE DEEMED AS A BIG INSULT ON THE INTELL ...
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LOOKING AT THE DESTRUCTION NDC HAS CAUSED TO THIS GREAT COUNTRY IN THE PAST 6 YEARS, ANY TALK ABOUT THIS INCOMPETENT AND CORRUPT ADMINISTRATION WINNING THE 2016 GENERAL ELECTIONS, WOULD BE DEEMED AS A BIG INSULT ON THE INTELLIGENCE OF ALL GHANAIANS!!!!!!! INSTEAD OF NDC TALKING ABOUT WINNING THE 2016 ELECTIONS, THEY MUST RATHER RENDER THEIR UNRESERVED AND SINCERE APOLOGIES TO THE GOOD PEOPLE OF GHANA, FOR THE DAMAGE CAUSED. NDC ARE NOT MANAGERS, THEY ARE DAMAGERS!!!!!!!!
Bfire 10 years ago

In some instances it is true that African does not have good leaders, the question we may also ask is does African have the good people too who are willing to obey and apply the laws of the land. When we even have good leader ...
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In some instances it is true that African does not have good leaders, the question we may also ask is does African have the good people too who are willing to obey and apply the laws of the land. When we even have good leaders because of the bad attitude and character of the citizens they can't make an impact. In Ghana people does want to follow rules and prefer what they call connections. Is like a team with a very good coach and very bad players, how do you win a match with such players.
A country can only develop when its laws are obeyed and followed
Again are the people of Africa creative as the Europeans and the Americans?
Nana 10 years ago

Very good point.

Very good point.
PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33) 10 years ago

KUFFOUR & NPP WORKED SO HARD FOR GHANA. YOU HAVE RIGHT TO CRITICISE KUFFOUR BUT DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DESTROY HIS REPUTATION. NDC THEMSELVES TRIED BUT FOUND NONE GUILTY IN KUFFOUR'S ADMINISTRATION. SO WHAT DO YOU THINK KUFFOUR CO ...
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KUFFOUR & NPP WORKED SO HARD FOR GHANA. YOU HAVE RIGHT TO CRITICISE KUFFOUR BUT DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DESTROY HIS REPUTATION. NDC THEMSELVES TRIED BUT FOUND NONE GUILTY IN KUFFOUR'S ADMINISTRATION. SO WHAT DO YOU THINK KUFFOUR COULD HAVE DONE??? IF YOU NDC FOUND THEM CLEAN IN THE LAW COURTS????
KUFFUOR FOUGHT CORRUPTION!! HE JAILED 6 HIGH PROFILE NDC THIEVES. NDC TRIED OVER 26 NPP FUNCTIONARIES BUT THEY WERE ALL FOUND TO BE CLEAN. WHOM HAS NDC JAILED IN ITS FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION???? LOOK, HONOURABLE MARTIN ALAMISI STOOD AGAINST THE PRESENT DAY NDC CRIMINALS TO WEED THEM OUT BUT THE SO CALLED ASOMDWE HENE FIRED HIM. THE VERY FOUNDER OF NDC COULD NOT HELP BUT LABELLED NDC AS GREEDY CORRUPT BASTARDS. OUR SUPREME COURT ALSO HAS DESCRIBED NDC THIEVERY AS "CREATE LOOT AND SHARE" . WAS THIS THE ECONOMY NDC TOOK OVER FROM NPP??? COME ON!! THINK!! WE HAVE WITNESSED UNPRECEDENTED CORRUPT ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS NDC RULE THAT HAVE BROUGHT OUR ECONOMY TOTALLY DOWN. 2016 WILL COME. IT'S JUST A MATTER OF TIME!!!!!
Another Thief of Bagdad 10 years ago

Since the matemehu bomb throwers connived with the American CIA to brutally overthrow Dr Kwame Nkrumah, the Founder of Ghana, we have not had any LEADER in this country. All after him are pretenders who only come into politic ...
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Since the matemehu bomb throwers connived with the American CIA to brutally overthrow Dr Kwame Nkrumah, the Founder of Ghana, we have not had any LEADER in this country. All after him are pretenders who only come into politics to Loot, Amass and Share state assets
mugu1 10 years ago

that bafoon is talking about leadership that will obey and lick the whiteman ass !!!
kufour himself is a type of whiteman ass licking.damages he and npp cursed in just 8 yrs ? only our ancestors has kept Ghana going

that bafoon is talking about leadership that will obey and lick the whiteman ass !!!
kufour himself is a type of whiteman ass licking.damages he and npp cursed in just 8 yrs ? only our ancestors has kept Ghana going
robert 10 years ago

although the grassroots participates the leader must be good at least then the majority would follow the wayward would be influenced easily to do that which is good

although the grassroots participates the leader must be good at least then the majority would follow the wayward would be influenced easily to do that which is good
BBC NEWS! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10 years ago

Of course we don't have a good leader in Ghana, specially you Thief Kufour who stold much money for your "abanoma Son" to buy Hotel wawawa . Those days when the majority of Ghanaians complaints about your style of leadership ...
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Of course we don't have a good leader in Ghana, specially you Thief Kufour who stold much money for your "abanoma Son" to buy Hotel wawawa . Those days when the majority of Ghanaians complaints about your style of leadership, the response we got from your party people was that, Kufour "De wo hene" .
Nana Ansah 10 years ago

What's that you say? No prizes for guessing what...Kufour was and still remains a bad leader.

That Africa is in short supply of good leadership is nothing new. But that the phrase comes from a man like Kufuor is where the ...
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What's that you say? No prizes for guessing what...Kufour was and still remains a bad leader.

That Africa is in short supply of good leadership is nothing new. But that the phrase comes from a man like Kufuor is where the trouble lies. I would believe it had any other person said it other than Kufuor. This man Kufuor rides with the wind against the motto do what I say, not what I do.

Kufuor should be sincere and admit that Africa rather is in short supply of honest men and women which is the core problem. Good leadership is not prayer camps as you were doing at the Osu Castle. Let us remind Kufuor that it is about what you do, not what you say that matters. Talk is cheap!

Kufuor, you know what, good leadership is not an event it has to be nursed. How does that grab you?Stop the perennial excuse - Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today in other words there is no time like the present which only yesterday was the future. The future is now.

What a bore! Kufuor was lucky to find 100 Smartphone generation ears to listen. Kufuor is indeed typical BBC (Born Before Computers).

PAA NII 10 years ago

Ex president Kuffour will be vouchsafed the due respect and will continue to be honored by prestigious international institution until his death Unlike Asomasi, the bastard.

So, togbe Ansah, cry me a fucking river and drow ...
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Ex president Kuffour will be vouchsafed the due respect and will continue to be honored by prestigious international institution until his death Unlike Asomasi, the bastard.

So, togbe Ansah, cry me a fucking river and drown in it.You peace of human excreta.
PAA NII 10 years ago

BBC NEWS!!!!!!!! Indeed.

Ha ha ha ha. BBC, thanks to internet, any idiot born before the computer (BBC) has access to this forum and insult Kuffour.

BBC NEWS!!!!!!!! Indeed.

Ha ha ha ha. BBC, thanks to internet, any idiot born before the computer (BBC) has access to this forum and insult Kuffour.
Close Observer 10 years ago

Stupid people like Asaga are dominating our leadership positions. NDC does not believe that Ghanaians are suffering. Ghanaians will therefore not see the end of their problems until the USELESS NDC government is voted out in ...
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Stupid people like Asaga are dominating our leadership positions. NDC does not believe that Ghanaians are suffering. Ghanaians will therefore not see the end of their problems until the USELESS NDC government is voted out in 2016.
JOHN MAHAMA DOES NOT KNOW WHAT HE IS DOING AT THE PRESIDENCY. HE IS JUST CELEBRATING HIS POSITION LIKE AN AFRICAN MOVIE ACTOR. VOTE HIM AND HIS MEDIOCRE NDC GOVERNMENT OUT IN 2016.
NDC NOW WANT MONEY FOR THEIR DIRTY POLITICAL CAMPAIGN, HENCE THE PRICE HIKE.
robert 10 years ago

almost all African leaders are con-men/women. They don't care at all for the people. Africa should have no leaders and every tribe should take care of their own affairs

almost all African leaders are con-men/women. They don't care at all for the people. Africa should have no leaders and every tribe should take care of their own affairs
sofo 10 years ago

USMAN, you have never said anything sensible; wise up!

USMAN, you have never said anything sensible; wise up!
Jim 10 years ago

A Clown like that

A Clown like that
PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33) 10 years ago

AUTHOR: SEE BELOW----------------------------It would be recalled that before Election 2000, the Rawlings's P/NDC had ruled Ghana for 19 solid years. This era, as we all know, was marked by human rights abuses, tribalism, cor ...
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AUTHOR: SEE BELOW----------------------------It would be recalled that before Election 2000, the Rawlings's P/NDC had ruled Ghana for 19 solid years. This era, as we all know, was marked by human rights abuses, tribalism, corruption, economic hardship, cash and carry system, and more seriously, serial killings of women.

What then did President John Agyekum Kufuor and his NPP do with the power given him between 2001 and 2009? This write-up seeks to find the answer under social infrastructure, policies & programmes, and good governance.

ON SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE • Kufuor's tenure witnessed the construction of two new sports stadia at Essipong and Tamale; the rehabilitation of both Accra and Kumasi sports stadia, and another sports complex in Cape Coast.

• Under Kufuor, a new Presidential Palace was built to house the president and his family; the Accra-Tema commuter railway line was constructed, and the Keta Sea Defence wall was built to protect the people of Keta.

• A $622m loan was secured for the construction of the Bui Dam & Bui City Project; the Boankra Inland Port was started (now abandoned); major feeder and trunk roads (Accra-Kumasi-Aflao-Kasoa-Cape Coast, Aburi), several by-passes in Accra and Kumasi including the Sofoline and Asafo interchange, and George Walker Bush 14km High Way were all constructed.

• The Peduase Lodge, which had been abandoned was restored; several boreholes were drilled to end the perennial water problems in Cape Coast and Tamale; the Aboadze Thermal Plant was expanded; the Kofi Annan ICT Centre for Excellence, and state-of-the art wood village at Sokoban in Kumasi for Anloga carpenters were all built.

• Another legacy of Kufuor is the construction of the Accident and Emergency Centre with a landing base at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). This has saved several precious lives.

• Besides, 56 existing senior high schools were upgraded as Model Schools; two institutions (University of Education, Winneba, and University of Mines & Technology) were given autonomy to run as public universities, UDS had Campuses at Wa and Bolgatanga, 21 new senior high schools, 1,334 new JHS blocks, 1,331 primary schools, and 5,164 pre-schools were built.

• Also, over 5,000 affordable housing units at various parts of the country were built. A cocoa processing plant was built in Kumasi. The West African Gas Pipe Line was nearly completed. There was expansion of the road network from 39,000 km of accessible roads to 65,000 km by 2008.

• The Ghana @ 50 ‘legacy’ projects like recreational parks, renovation of public buildings, and historical monuments across all the 10 regions and their district capitals were built. The government also built 14 fishing harbours in our fishing communities.

ON POLICIES & PROGRAMMES • The Kufuor government introduced free basic education through the capitation grant (fee- free). There was school feeding programme where pupils from some selected public basic schools were given one hot meal a day.

• The National Health Insurance Scheme was introduced to replace the cash and carry system and make health care affordable. There was also the introduction of free maternal care to reduce child mortality.

• The government frequently released brand new buses to GPRTU, and introduced the metro mass transit, replaced the Ghana Airways with Ghana International Airlines (all meant to improve the transportation system.

• The NPP introduced the Northern Development Fund with a US$25m seed fund to reduce the North-South poverty gap; free bus ride for school kids, brought Zoom Lion Company Limited to rid our cities of filth, created Youth Fund with a $50m seed money and instituted the National Youth Employment Programme, which rolled out seven programmes including community police, teaching assistance, health care, agric extension, etc to reduce the country’s high unemployment.

• Kufuor also introduced the mass cocoa spraying exercise, frequently increased the producer price of cocoa; subsidised fertilizer, and made prompt payment of bonuses to cocoa farmers.

• In his quest to mechanise agriculture, the Kufuor government imported 3,331 brand new tractors, but unfortunately, Mahama Ayariga, and Alban Bagbin used their positions in government to buy some at only GHC1,000.

• The annual cocoa yield increased from 350 metric tonnes in 2000 to 750 metric tonnes in 2006 with an income of US$1bn to the economy. By 2010, Ghana had hit 1m cocoa production. This feat alone moved Ghana from the 4th position to the 2nd position in terms of the world’s leading producers of the product.

• The size of the Ghana's economy quadrupled from US$3.9m in 2008 to US$16.3m in 2008, thus ending the year with GDP growth rate of 8.4%.

• Whilst inflation was reduced from 40% in 2000 to 9.8% in 2006 (single digit) and later 18% in 2008, interest rate fell from 50% to 25% during the period under consideration. The daily minimum wage was increased from 42Gp (4,200 old cedis) in 2000 to GHC2.25 (22,500 old cedis) in 2009.

• A New Education Reform was put in place in 2007 with special emphasis on Maths, Science, Vocational and ICT. Kindergarten education officially became part of our basic education system.

• The admission of JHS graduates into SHS was computerised to reduce corruption and hassle of parents; there was Baah-Wiredu Laptop project aimed at giving one laptop to every school child.

• All the 38 Teacher Training Colleges were upgraded into tertiary status (Colleges of Education); Distance education programme was introduced for teachers and workers.

• The government also introduced Untrained Teacher Education Programme for Pupil Teachers to become trained teachers, Access Course to Teacher Training Colleges for SHS graduates who could not do well in Maths and English. The purpose was to upgrade the knowledge of the teacher, beef up the teacher population, and subsequently help to address the falling educational standards in the country.

• Private universities sprung from 4 to over 50, whilst existing infrastructure in the public universities and other public tertiary institutions were expanded through the GETFund.

• The SSNIT Loan Scheme was restructured for students to take more loans. Plans were far advanced to start not only Single Spine Salary Structure for public sector workers, but also a new 3-tier pension scheme for both private and public sector workers.

ON GOOD GOVERNANCE • His Excellency, President J. A. Kufuor tolerated all shades of opinion and verbal abused from ‘Dr.’ Asemfoforo, an NDC paid serial caller, and J. J. Rawlings, who at one time referred to the then sitting President as ‘Ataa Ayi’ - a notorious armed robber.

• Ghanaians witnessed the National Reconciliation; the reburial of three former heads of state namely; Okatakyie Afrifa, Gen. I.K. Acheampong and Gen. F.W.K Akufo and five senior military officers, who were executed in 1979 by J. J. Rawlings.

• In addition, over 100 assets of noble and hard working citizens seized by J.J. Rawlings were deconfiscated to their owners.

• The criminal libel and seditious laws which had provided 10 years’ maximum imprisonment for offenders was repealed. The People’s Assembly concept which made it possible for Ghanaians to interact with the President and his Ministers on yearly basis was instituted.

• There was all-inclusive governance with the likes of Mallam Issah (PNC), Dr. Paa Nduom, Prof. Badu Akosah, Prof. Hagan - all CPP leading members, working under the NPP administration. Kufuor also facilitated the appointments of Dr. Ibn Chambas as the Secretary General of ECOWAS, and Ekwow Spio-Garbrah as Chief Executive Officer of CTO.

• Kufuor created 60 additional districts and raised some of them to municipal & metropolitan status to facilitate local governance. The District Assembly Common Fund was increased from 5% to 7.5%.

• There was a plethora of FM Radio stations, regular media encounters with the President, broadcasting of news in the major local dialects on the Ghana Television (GTV), which hitherto had been in English and Akan.

• The Kufuor government passed the Representation of the People Amendment act (ROPAA) into law to enfranchise Ghanaians in the diaspora, though Afari Gyan failed to make it operational.

• Kufuor should also be commended for the expansion of mobile phone network across the length and breadth of the country as he removed tariffs on mobile phone importation.

• Kufuor created a Ministry for Public Sector Reform with the view to developing a new and positive mindset for public sector workers; Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs to empower women and improve their lot; and the Ministry of Chieftaincy Affairs to tap the rich expertise of our noble traditional leaders.

• Also, June 4 and the 31st December were removed from the statute books as public holidays. The 64th Infantry Regiment were disbanded to other units to ensure discipline in the Armed Forces.

• Kufuor featured regularly at all G-8 Summits. His excellent diplomatic relations with world leaders enabled Ghana not only to attract attention and investment worldwide, but also he was unanimously elected to chair both the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Under his leadership, Ghana had the opportunity to assume the rotational presidency of the UN Security Council.

• President Kufuor also won several international awards including the Chatham House Prize Award in 2008 as a result of peace and economic growth which characterised his two terms in office. No wonder he was given a rousing welcome by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England.

• Again, President Kufuor took a leading role in mediating in regional conflicts including those in Liberia, La Cote D’Ivoire, Kenya, Sudan, and Zimbabwe.

• As a true democrat, he was even criticised by his own party members and sympathisers for not hanging onto power before the Tain by-elections when the NPP’s Presidential Candidate, Nana Akufo-Addo was leading in the 2008 Presidential elections.

• Kufuor is on record as the only President who left office in the peaceful manner in which he entered it. This is indeed a lasting legacy because all his predecessors were either overthrown by the military or metamorphosed themselves into civilian presidents.

• Kufuor introduced the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme, where the aged and other vulnerable people in Ghana were paid monthly allowances of between 8 and 15 Ghana cedis.

• Under President Kufuor's leadership, Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African country to cut in half the proportion of its people who suffer from hunger. He and LUIZ DA SILVA of Brazil jointly received the 2011 World Food Prize.

• He introduced micro finance loans to help small and medium-scale businesses, the Export Development Fund (EDIF), the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) which makes it possible for local producers to access the US market, as well as, the Ghana Poverty Reduction Programmes I & II were all aimed at improving the lot of Ghanaians.

• The Kufuor-led NPP administration purchased VALCO from the Americans at a cosmic sum of US$20m.

• On corruption, a minister of state under his administration was charged for wilfully causing financial loss to the state and together with other members of the previous government, was sentenced to a prison term.

• Ghana was the first country in Africa to submit herself to the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). It would also interest readers to note that for the first time in 50 years, Ghana under the leadership of Kufuor earned a respectable B+ rating on the international financial scene in 2006 and this indeed, facilitated the country’s successful bid to access over US$ 750m from the Eurobond market.

• The passage of the Public Procurement Act, Financial Administration Act, Internal Audit Agency Act, which made the agency exceed its revenue target every year, the Office of Accountability Act, the Whistle Blowers Act, the importation of new police uniforms and over 1000 police vehicles to combat crime, the Right to Information bill, the establishment of Fast Track High Courts, the strengthening of state institutions like the SFO, CHRAJ, among others, were all geared towards the eradication of this social evil in the Ghanaian society.

• Last but not the least, Ghana under Kufuor’s reign became the largest recipient of Millennium Challenge Account funds of US$547m to combat poverty in Ghana. The bilateral and multilateral debt cancellations as a result of Ghana joining the Heavily Indebted and Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative and the UN's and World Bank’s lucrative jobs for His Excellency, J. A. Kufuor even before the 2008 general elections make him stand tall among his contemporaries. He made Ghana, an oil producing country as oil was struck in commercial quantities in 2010.

How could the excellent record enumerated above be a factor to the NPP's electoral defeat? I leave it for the judgement of the Ghanaian voter in 2016.

God bless Ghana! God bless the NPP!! God bless Kufuor!!!

Katakyie Kwame Opoku Agyemang, Asante Bekwai-Asakyiri (Free SHS Ambassador) Official blog: (www.katakyie.com) katakyienpp@yahoo.co.uk 0202471070 : 0264931361 : 0547851100
Obroni 10 years ago

The decline started in 2000 especially in Ghana.
Luckily Ghanaians forget quick and have forgotten the most corrupt government after Acheampong, yours Mr. Kufuor !

The decline started in 2000 especially in Ghana.
Luckily Ghanaians forget quick and have forgotten the most corrupt government after Acheampong, yours Mr. Kufuor !
LAST DON 10 years ago

All we saw in eight years of Kuffour in office was day light robbery of properties and owning them at all cost. He supervised a regime of no shame, penetrated into state reserve lands and forcefully paid peanut for them. Siph ...
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All we saw in eight years of Kuffour in office was day light robbery of properties and owning them at all cost. He supervised a regime of no shame, penetrated into state reserve lands and forcefully paid peanut for them. Siphoning from state account and redenominated the currency with impunity. They demonstrated arrogance and excess abuse of power. It is unbelievable how Kuffour`s numerous presidential initiatives headed by Allan Kyeremanteng, all ended up in “MATREKO WO” island. None of them prospered just like his mentor Dr. Abrefa Busia.
Naana 10 years ago

Last don. Sick in the mind!

Last don. Sick in the mind!

DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 10 years ago

Why, you hate the truth, abi?

Why, you hate the truth, abi?
Dr Kwame Osei 10 years ago

why does not kufuor also address how the WEST rip off Afrika with one-sided agreements and low prices for its raw materials plus foe every US$1 the WEST gives in so-called AID money THE WEST takes US$30 back in the form of ca ...
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why does not kufuor also address how the WEST rip off Afrika with one-sided agreements and low prices for its raw materials plus foe every US$1 the WEST gives in so-called AID money THE WEST takes US$30 back in the form of capital flight, tax, consultants fees etc - this Mr Kufuor is more damaging than the corruption you talk about - in actual fact Afrika loses US$100 Billion a year through one-sides contracts, tax evasion vby wetsrn multi-nationals and consultant fees etc
YAW 10 years ago

He belongs to the imperialist lapdog UP/NPP Party.What is in for him is more important than rocking the boat.

He belongs to the imperialist lapdog UP/NPP Party.What is in for him is more important than rocking the boat.
asante 10 years ago

Good speech but he is a culprit himself. very greedy and selfish leader

Good speech but he is a culprit himself. very greedy and selfish leader
Akpabli/ Ho 10 years ago

Asante you are a consummate liar. Kuffour did better than what we are seeing today.Things are not the way they used to be.

Asante you are a consummate liar. Kuffour did better than what we are seeing today.Things are not the way they used to be.
John,Tema 10 years ago

Kufour started well but ended poorly during his regime,comparatively however he's far ahead of John The Disaster Mahama.

Kufour started well but ended poorly during his regime,comparatively however he's far ahead of John The Disaster Mahama.
palmwine seller 10 years ago

YOU SEE THE NDC WEB DOGS ARE AT IT AGAIN MONKEYS.

YOU SEE THE NDC WEB DOGS ARE AT IT AGAIN MONKEYS.
Ghana 10 years ago

You can have the power to evade prosecution here on earth but, you will never have a scintilla strength to resist the prosecution of Almighty God so, all the leaders who are stealing left and right should remember the judgeme ...
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You can have the power to evade prosecution here on earth but, you will never have a scintilla strength to resist the prosecution of Almighty God so, all the leaders who are stealing left and right should remember the judgement day is ahead of us.

And that day, all the looters of our national resources will receive a painful punishment forever.
TEE 10 years ago

THESE STUPIDS NDC MINISTERS, THEY ONLY TALK NONSENSE, COMPARING GHANA TO GERMAN, IDIOTS MAHAMA AND HIS TEAM B ARE HOPELESS PEOPLE

THESE STUPIDS NDC MINISTERS, THEY ONLY TALK NONSENSE, COMPARING GHANA TO GERMAN, IDIOTS MAHAMA AND HIS TEAM B ARE HOPELESS PEOPLE
TEE 10 years ago

THESE STUPIDS NDC MINISTERS, THEY ONLY TALK NONSENSE, COMPARING GHANA TO GERMAN, IDIOTS MAHAMA AND HIS TEAM B ARE HOPELESS PEOPLE

THESE STUPIDS NDC MINISTERS, THEY ONLY TALK NONSENSE, COMPARING GHANA TO GERMAN, IDIOTS MAHAMA AND HIS TEAM B ARE HOPELESS PEOPLE

TEE 10 years ago

THESE STUPIDS NDC MINISTERS, THEY ONLY TALK NONSENSE, COMPARING GHANA TO GERMAN, IDIOTS MAHAMA AND HIS TEAM B ARE HOPELESS PEOPLE

THESE STUPIDS NDC MINISTERS, THEY ONLY TALK NONSENSE, COMPARING GHANA TO GERMAN, IDIOTS MAHAMA AND HIS TEAM B ARE HOPELESS PEOPLE
Yakubu Sheini 10 years ago

This is what we the youth of today needs to hear and understand. Thank you Mr. JAK

This is what we the youth of today needs to hear and understand. Thank you Mr. JAK
ked 10 years ago

See who is talking about corruption, hmmmm wonders will never end

See who is talking about corruption, hmmmm wonders will never end
fabu 10 years ago

foolish creature go and arrest. your stupid government can't even jail the thief woyome. Kwasia ba

foolish creature go and arrest. your stupid government can't even jail the thief woyome. Kwasia ba
Kofi/Kumasi 10 years ago

Your mother is talking. Fool

Your mother is talking. Fool
ZED 10 years ago

26 km long bridge has been built by the Chinese using 1.5 billion dollars BUT NDC GOVERNMENT USED SAME AMOUNT TO PAY OFF DUBIOUS JUDGEMENT DEBTS TO CRONIES AND FAMILY....

26 km long bridge has been built by the Chinese using 1.5 billion dollars BUT NDC GOVERNMENT USED SAME AMOUNT TO PAY OFF DUBIOUS JUDGEMENT DEBTS TO CRONIES AND FAMILY....
Pope John Paul 10 years ago

I disagree with my Form. Press. The face is that some one is not capable and such does not implies that all african leaders 'Heads are dead'. I will only say it is 'Lack of Humility' in our leaders especially Ghana

I disagree with my Form. Press. The face is that some one is not capable and such does not implies that all african leaders 'Heads are dead'. I will only say it is 'Lack of Humility' in our leaders especially Ghana
Gbagbladza 10 years ago

Has anybody heard that? Kufor crucified the English language in the US. Is that an Oxford student ? saying " The world your parents.......is different THAN ....... ooh ho. even JHS pupils wouldnt say this. Speak your twi and ...
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Has anybody heard that? Kufor crucified the English language in the US. Is that an Oxford student ? saying " The world your parents.......is different THAN ....... ooh ho. even JHS pupils wouldnt say this. Speak your twi and pay an interpreter.You have disgraced Ghana.
Blame my teacher. 10 years ago

It is correct to say, "different than" in America, and since he was addressing an American audience he had to use their expressions to connect with them.

It is correct to say, "different than" in America, and since he was addressing an American audience he had to use their expressions to connect with them.
... 10 years ago

It's different from, but NOT different than in America as well. Where did you hear that from?

It's different from, but NOT different than in America as well. Where did you hear that from?
dzobo 10 years ago

foolish obroni,r u nt fed up with this goat mahama who has led ghana into dis uncontrollable calamities? anyway,stop chasing people's wives for ur days are numbered.

foolish obroni,r u nt fed up with this goat mahama who has led ghana into dis uncontrollable calamities? anyway,stop chasing people's wives for ur days are numbered.
Abeeku Mensah 10 years ago

Amazing Kufour would have the nerve to talk about lack of leadership in Africa when under his administration the only permanent fixture left for us to bear witness to is the colossal waste of money to raise the status of know ...
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Amazing Kufour would have the nerve to talk about lack of leadership in Africa when under his administration the only permanent fixture left for us to bear witness to is the colossal waste of money to raise the status of known terrorist to tribal hero pedestals. What has been the positive contribution to Ghana by each one of the NPP orchestrated big six? And if the minimally educated individuals of the big six are fit and wise should that not tell all of the educated politicians who have messed up Ghana in every which way that their classroom earned credentials have not been worth a hill of beans?

Leadership is not dependent on or cut out of the number of tribal admirers and worshipers but proof of wisdom manifested in the positive effects on the lives of the community within which one lives and not favored tribes. Kufour, like other leaders we have had in the past, has not been wise but a curse for elevating tribal differences masked as political ideological differences. If the head of the nation, Kufour, can hide behind the excuse of ineffective and lack of profits as motive to sell off Ghana Telecom, Ghana Airways and others (Kufour must not claim consensus because of other idiots who supported the sales) then it defies logic to continue to have Ghana's parliament where the very definition of ineffective, laziness and causing of financial harm to the nation can be found. So why did Parliament survive when it is the institution of government that appropriates funds to be spent without requisite institutions in place with oversight jurisdiction? Yes we have no wise leaders left in Africa because we have classroom educated but ignorant bunch always vying for political power.
Black Pope 10 years ago

J J Rawllins, Kuffour are stil alive for a reason, hmm. With high respect all over the world but infact I tell u this press wil be VERY regretful after 2016 which he DIES but:D:D:D

J J Rawllins, Kuffour are stil alive for a reason, hmm. With high respect all over the world but infact I tell u this press wil be VERY regretful after 2016 which he DIES but:D:D:D
Otto 10 years ago

Thief Kufuor cannot speak good english and so in which language did he deliver his address. In Ashanit or his bogus english.

Thief Kufuor cannot speak good english and so in which language did he deliver his address. In Ashanit or his bogus english.
Mohammed 10 years ago

goat mahama lacks common sense to propel us forward. no wonder ECOWAS want to drop him. i like mahama as a Ghanaian and even from ma own tribe but lacks leadership skills.

goat mahama lacks common sense to propel us forward. no wonder ECOWAS want to drop him. i like mahama as a Ghanaian and even from ma own tribe but lacks leadership skills.
Azure 10 years ago

Otto and Mahammed another bunch of fools. What has language got to do with this. Illiterates who attended school on Sundays

Otto and Mahammed another bunch of fools. What has language got to do with this. Illiterates who attended school on Sundays
nafisah Mohammed 10 years ago

plz mahama,sack all those class one ministers and install competent ones who can help the nation forward. cos sometimes we even feel ashamed of being members of NDC. I really love dis party but currently we r indeed sufferin ...
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plz mahama,sack all those class one ministers and install competent ones who can help the nation forward. cos sometimes we even feel ashamed of being members of NDC. I really love dis party but currently we r indeed suffering.
Otto 2 10 years ago

What ever u call urself he spoke in ur mothers wet pussy language fool!!! Lol hahahahahahah

What ever u call urself he spoke in ur mothers wet pussy language fool!!! Lol hahahahahahah
Sir Rider Haggard 10 years ago

tO kWASI aDADE, AND OTHERS:
Much as I dislike being vulgar, MOST OF YOU stupid, chronically naïve, jungle little offsprings of hyenas, never seize to amaze some of us! Miserable hypocrites as you are, needless it is to ask ...
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tO kWASI aDADE, AND OTHERS:
Much as I dislike being vulgar, MOST OF YOU stupid, chronically naïve, jungle little offsprings of hyenas, never seize to amaze some of us! Miserable hypocrites as you are, needless it is to ask your primitive minds to consider:

Your jungle, arrogant ape kufour, gold- decorated himself --, not before fixing his own retirement package! Sold Ghana Telecomm and pocketed the money, not before dismantling Nkrumah’s precious Ghana Airways. Now lives in multi-million dollar mansion, not before looting poor Ghana’s resources to build a multi-million dollar hotel, a multi-million dollar supermarket. Spent over $2,000,000.00 of the country’s money, globe-trotting and sleeping in a $1,000/day hotels, (don’t ask me, CHECK WITH THE AUDITOR GENERAL!! ) Not before commandeering public and private lands, and then giving out government properties, including cars to his cronies and ministers FREE before leaving office… I’ll bet my behind, you can name the rest of kufour and his tribal hoodlums' clandestine activities, but you won’t, your tribal and jungle mentality won’t allow you….

Any idea, the Government is now spending more than $250,000 a year on kufour (his retirement package –fixed by himself, his pension, health insurance, medical checks, his travels around the world for life, his driver, cook, an “army of police and guards, paid for by the poor, poor Ghanaians! (Again. Don’t ask me. Ask the auditor-General!)
AND THIS APE IS TALKING ABOUT GOOD LEADEERSHIP LN AFRICA??

Are you there, TRIBAL, PRIMITIVE, JUNGLE HYPOCRITIC folks?

Nkrumah should be weeping in his grave! My heart bleeds for those who sacrificed their lives, founding a glorious, vibrant nation, which has now fallen into the hands of vultures and hyenas

Sir Rider Harggard
abdul salim 10 years ago

which Bush do u hail from? learn how to be courteous.

which Bush do u hail from? learn how to be courteous.
HARDCORE 10 years ago

another dubious character, awarding your self with dog chain around your neck was the leadership qualities had then.shame on you.

another dubious character, awarding your self with dog chain around your neck was the leadership qualities had then.shame on you.
fabu 10 years ago

congratulations. you got to like this noble man. JAK for life

congratulations. you got to like this noble man. JAK for life
MADAM MUSAH 10 years ago

YOU ARE THE LAST TO SAY THIS KUFUOR

YOU ARE THE LAST TO SAY THIS KUFUOR
HARDCORE 10 years ago

Otto2, am very surprised you came from a woman, some of you on this forum who have the habits of insulting womanhood really had the sickness of self inferiority to overcome, pls if we want to insult, let's insult, but spare w ...
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Otto2, am very surprised you came from a woman, some of you on this forum who have the habits of insulting womanhood really had the sickness of self inferiority to overcome, pls if we want to insult, let's insult, but spare womanhood.
GBEWAA 10 years ago

AFRICAN LEADERS ARE SHAMELESS, INCLUDING THE CHIMP IN THAT PICTURE.

AFRICAN LEADERS ARE SHAMELESS, INCLUDING THE CHIMP IN THAT PICTURE.
Jato 10 years ago

Never presume you are not part of the poor leadership in Africa. You African leaders are all thieves. Remember you could reduce fuel prices n increase teachers' salaries in 2008 only when there had been the first round elect ...
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Never presume you are not part of the poor leadership in Africa. You African leaders are all thieves. Remember you could reduce fuel prices n increase teachers' salaries in 2008 only when there had been the first round elections n you had anticipated the high possibility of your party losing. You are also tribalistic n favouritic, you wanted Alan Cash, your "countryman" to be the president instead Nana Akuffo. Evidence clearly showed how passive you were in 2008 during the elections. You placed useless embargo on the striking teachers' salary without showing a modicum of compassion and empathy for the poor teachers. After all, Ghanaians were fed up with you n your NPP n out of frustration the confused youth ended up voting for camouflaged armed robbers to rule Ghana, most of whom are so uncivilized, have no respect for essence of civility n can stand on platforms to insult Ghanaians today. Why are these famous universities in America honoring these corrupt Ghanaians - Pres. K n Mrs. Mahama? They are all part of Ghana's multiple plights. Leave them, they are all hypocrites! Look at what harm dumsor is doing - no city in Ghana today enjoys even 13 hour continuous electricity. Industries are finding it hard to break even, firms are collapsing, workers are being retrenched, a gallon of fuels now sells over $5 n still being increased, misappropriation of funds n corruption seem to be the order of the day - these people steal state funds n use only a small part to support a few lucky kids and you honour them, honour them for what? For robbing Peter to pay Paul?
Abongo 10 years ago

Hahahaha hear him, Kufuor you are a joker. Just see this back monkey

Hahahaha hear him, Kufuor you are a joker. Just see this back monkey
Tina 10 years ago

This is interesting. Yes is true Africa luck leadership and he is one of them. Please do practice what you preach. A leader will not say corruption started since the time of Adam to battle his point. The resources he is t ...
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This is interesting. Yes is true Africa luck leadership and he is one of them. Please do practice what you preach. A leader will not say corruption started since the time of Adam to battle his point. The resources he is talking about was what he sold out to build his hotel waawaa. The castle was used as a kick back office for his own selfish gains.
Oyiwa 10 years ago

You said corruption is as old as Adam, effectively endorsing it

You said corruption is as old as Adam, effectively endorsing it
J.Davis 10 years ago

AS LONG AS ENVY,BACKBITING,SELFISHNESS,HATRED,ETC,STILL EXISTS AMONG THE PEOPLE,AFRICA WILL CONTINUE TO LACK GOOD LEADERS BECAUSE THESE THINGS HAS SEPARATED US FROM BEING PATRIOTIC TO OUR COUNTRY.WHY IS IT THAT THE WHITE RACE ...
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AS LONG AS ENVY,BACKBITING,SELFISHNESS,HATRED,ETC,STILL EXISTS AMONG THE PEOPLE,AFRICA WILL CONTINUE TO LACK GOOD LEADERS BECAUSE THESE THINGS HAS SEPARATED US FROM BEING PATRIOTIC TO OUR COUNTRY.WHY IS IT THAT THE WHITE RACE ARE SO MATURED AND MUCH ADVANCED THAN WE AFRICANS?IT IS BECAUSE THEY REALLY CHERISH THE COUNTRY WHERE GOD PLACED THEM AND AS SUCH WHEN THEY SEE THEIR CITIZEN HAVE AN IDEA TO HELP THE COUNTRY TO ADVANCE,THEY LEND A HELPING HAND TO HIM OR HER TO ACHIEVE SUCH GOAL,KNOWING THAT THAT WILL BENEFIT ALL OF THEM,AND EVEN UNTO THOSE ABROAD.ALMOST EVERYTHING THAT THE WHITE PEOPLE HAVE DONE THROUGH TECHNOLOGICAL BREAKTHROUGH,THEY DID IT THROUGH LAYING DOWN THEIR LIVES TO BENEFIT THEIR NATION WITHOUT ANY FAMILY MEMBER DISCOURAGING THEM FROM TRYING.BUT AFRICANS,HAVE STILL, FAILED TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER BUT RATHER DEPEND ON PULL HIM DOWN MENTALITY.WHEN A GHANAIAN WHO IS IN A BETTER POSITION TO HELP HIS OR HER BROTHER TO SUCCEED,HE REFUSED TO HELP BECAUSE HE THINKS THAT HIS BROTHER WILL PROSPER BEFORE HIM.WE HAVE THIS SICKENING MENTALITY THAT IS DESTROYING GHANA AND UNFORTUNATELY,IT HAS EATEN INTO THE BODY AND SOUL OF OUR LEADERS LIKE A CANCER THAT CANNOT BE HEALED.A GOOD LEADER BEGINS AT HOME BUT WHEN CORRUPTION HAS BECOME A BEDROCK IN EVERY CORNER OF GHANA,THEN WE WILL DEFINITELY LACK GOOD LEADERS.LOOK AT ALL THIS EX GRATIA THAT FORMER PRESIDENTS,THE PARLIAMENTARIANS AND GOVERNMENT MINISTERS GIVE THEMSELVES AFTER THEY ARE OUT OFFICE;DOESN'T THIS SUM UP AS LACK OF LEADERSHIP?.
Jake 10 years ago

Look at who is talking, after buying gold chain to hang on your own neck, you are now talking of good leadership.

Look at who is talking, after buying gold chain to hang on your own neck, you are now talking of good leadership.
Abacha 10 years ago

It's funny to me how this man can talk about leadership when he goes to use tax payers money to buy gold value at more than 20000$ to reward he himself of stealing Ghanas money.Have you forgotten Ghana at 50 money that was st ...
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It's funny to me how this man can talk about leadership when he goes to use tax payers money to buy gold value at more than 20000$ to reward he himself of stealing Ghanas money.Have you forgotten Ghana at 50 money that was stolen under your watchful eyes.When this same money could been use to open hospital or build schools for the benefit of of the country.Instead it was used to buy expensive cars for you and your cronies.Infact Kuffour you are the major cause of the problem we are facing today with water and light.Kuffour just shut up.I was in Delaware if I knew you were there I would have demonstrated while you were given the speech.
atia 10 years ago

what is the ugly faced criminal saying?? Africa has too many old criminals like kuffour and too many ignorant baffons who support such thieves just because they hail from the same tribe and have issues pronouncing l and r!!

what is the ugly faced criminal saying?? Africa has too many old criminals like kuffour and too many ignorant baffons who support such thieves just because they hail from the same tribe and have issues pronouncing l and r!!
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NHYIRABA 10 years ago

Yes Africa lack good Leaders the likes of the current President we have in Ghana, a holder of just a degree in history. 'apeetoo'.

Yes Africa lack good Leaders the likes of the current President we have in Ghana, a holder of just a degree in history. 'apeetoo'.
alexander Dzomeku 10 years ago

Can Kufour also say that he was one of the GOOD leaders African leaders?

Can Kufour also say that he was one of the GOOD leaders African leaders?
A.M. 10 years ago

Mr. Kuffour were you a good leader? A leader that makes gold medal to honor himself? Ghanaians talk about fighting corruption? I laugh like a little girl.

Mr. Kuffour were you a good leader? A leader that makes gold medal to honor himself? Ghanaians talk about fighting corruption? I laugh like a little girl.
DANSO EMMANUEL 10 years ago

It is absolutely true. No duobt.

It is absolutely true. No duobt.
Africa 10 years ago

Sometimes it's funny to see African leaders looting from their own field to foreign fields... But I wonder ... Because for every institution has its own Management , right.? If so then I think those looting should be mak ...
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Sometimes it's funny to see African leaders looting from their own field to foreign fields... But I wonder ... Because for every institution has its own Management , right.? If so then I think those looting should be making enough profit for am sure one day, there will be a Friend who will ask them pay all that they've looted ... The good Africans should just relax with their seat belts tightened or loosed up.. For they have no problem... Everything will be collected one day with bunch of interests... Stay tuned for enjoyment Africa ... For your wedding is on its way...
2016 10 years ago

Ghana is under the yoke of a leadership of a government whose policy objective is let's steal into prosperity, a kleptocratic marauding bunch of vagabonds whose incompetence and lack of vision is second to none, and aptly des ...
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Ghana is under the yoke of a leadership of a government whose policy objective is let's steal into prosperity, a kleptocratic marauding bunch of vagabonds whose incompetence and lack of vision is second to none, and aptly describes exactly what President Kufuor is talking about.
It is no wonder Ghana is in the doldrums.
The opportunity to change this status quo is nigh. Ghana be bold and send the Mahama NDC gov't packing in 2016, they have failed the leadership test and can't deliver.
The only delivery which they are capable of and cocksure is the kind which is built on the looting of the national purse and supplanting Ghana in the pits.
That is not leadership that is thievery and no country develops with a gov't whose objective is steeped in thievery.
We need change and Ghana will get change in 2016.
Ghanaba 10 years ago

African leaders become wiser when they leave office

African leaders become wiser when they leave office
senior Citizens 10 years ago

Iam not an NPP member but I love this forder President Kufour. Though he is tribalistic he doesn't show it, he is very discretional about it. He is humbleness and have respect for each region in Ghana and that had pave the wa ...
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Iam not an NPP member but I love this forder President Kufour. Though he is tribalistic he doesn't show it, he is very discretional about it. He is humbleness and have respect for each region in Ghana and that had pave the way for him to be elected as president not only Eastern and Ashanti but all the ten regions. The way Adu Boaheni suffered and failed to win power for NPP, Akufo Addo shall suffer the same way. He can not unit Ghana as president and base on his rudeness and quest to be a president by force is a good signal that. He shall not be a president of Ghana in Jesus Name. You can not hold Ghanaians for eight months on a timing bomb just because of electral wins in just Eastern and Ashanti region. God is the one who appoint a King. It not a by force. Nana can force himself on NPP as their president but not the remaining Ghanaians. Our God shall not allow Nana Addo in Jesus Name. God bless Hon Ex Kufour for his humbleness and respect. His shall forever be recognized in Jesus Name.Amen
Yaw Sam 10 years ago

What a shame, what a hypocrite, Mr. Kufuor! Are you pretending to have so soon forgotten all the loot you and your NPP leadership engaged in during your tenure!

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What a shame, what a hypocrite, Mr. Kufuor! Are you pretending to have so soon forgotten all the loot you and your NPP leadership engaged in during your tenure!

The Delaware State University doesn't seem to know the real you, Mr. Kufuor, how corrupt you were: you presided over a party that engaged in drug dealings; you used the Ghanaian taxpayer's money to renovate your private residence as soon as you became president; you sold cheaply GhanaTelecom to Vodafone and reportedly received a $30 million bribe from that company; you increased the number of Ghana's Supreme Court Justices from 9 to 12 and so had the Court reverse an earlier decision that went against you and your administration---can anyone imagine an American president or a British Prime Minister doing something like that!; you immediately became filthy rich upon becoming president of Ghana and were able to easily raise millions of dollars to purchase a whole hotel in the name of one of your sons; you promoted over and above her seniors Supreme Court Justice Theodora Georgina Wood, an NPP stalwart, to the position of Chief Justice because she saved you Kufuor personally, your party, your Asante Inspector-General of Police and his deputy as well as the Asantehene from disgrace when she declared the Commission's findings as inconclusive ---a commission that you Kufuor constituted to investigate the disappearance of cocaine and made her its chairperson. It'll be recalled that 77 parcels of cocaine were seized from the ship Benjamin and deposited at the Ghana Police Headquarters but they mysteriously disappeared and some were later shamefully traced to your Asantehene's palace in Kumasi; you and your party leadership looted and shared government properties among yourselves for a pittance. These are only a few of your numerous corrupt activities.

Readers should understand that it was basically because of his corruption that Mr. Kufuor didn’t win the $5 million Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership after he left office.

So, when one reads that the Delaware State University has conferred an honorary doctorate degree on Mr. Kufuor for “his exemplary leadership qualities …”, one must also wonder whether or not that university took into account also the time he served as President of Ghana. Unfortunately, Mr. Kufuor clearly didn’t include himself among the poor leadership whom he bemoaned Africa lacks because of festering corruption. Just imagine one of the most corrupt leaders of Africa saying this! This is where his hypocrisy is most apparent!

Mr. Kufuor, please you and your adherents who pretend that you’re the best thing that has ever happened to Ghana take note: so long as you live, there’s the likelihood that you and your colleagues who looted Ghana to the extent you did, may one day be suddenly called upon by Ghanaians to account for your stewardship. Surely, history repeats itself!
Goldcoaster 10 years ago

Well, you'll have to write to the said University. They are part of the problem. Writing to them may help them see how they're promoting corruption in Ghana and Africa.

In fact it's very painful.

Well, you'll have to write to the said University. They are part of the problem. Writing to them may help them see how they're promoting corruption in Ghana and Africa.

In fact it's very painful.
Sammy 10 years ago

Yaw,
Brilliant post! I applaud you for the clear argument you have posited. Honestly, I don’t think the former president Kufuor has the intelligent enough to be voted as president to rule Ghana begin with.

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Yaw,
Brilliant post! I applaud you for the clear argument you have posited. Honestly, I don’t think the former president Kufuor has the intelligent enough to be voted as president to rule Ghana begin with.

The guy is simply a teleprompter. He is just not smart enough. The only lack he has was the fact that tribal politicking has gnawed our political terrain hence peoples like him can also be called the former president. Kufuor is very poor in pronunciation and the usage of preposition. I don’t know what prompted universities to invite such a person to be spewing garbage. I must admit that is always close to anywhere near a camera.
ANYEMI W. QUARCOO 10 years ago

LISTEN TO KUFUOR, THE 'JACK ASS'!
BLOODY HYPOCRITE, A THIEF AND A SELF-HONOURED PERSONALITY. YOU HAVE SOON FORGOTTEN THE DAYS WHEN YOU LOOTED FROM EVERY PUBLIC COFFERS. YOU HAVE SOON FORGOTTEN THE GOLD CHAINS, THE PER DIUM, ...
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LISTEN TO KUFUOR, THE 'JACK ASS'!
BLOODY HYPOCRITE, A THIEF AND A SELF-HONOURED PERSONALITY. YOU HAVE SOON FORGOTTEN THE DAYS WHEN YOU LOOTED FROM EVERY PUBLIC COFFERS. YOU HAVE SOON FORGOTTEN THE GOLD CHAINS, THE PER DIUM, THE DRILING SHIP, GHANA AIRWAYS, HOTEL KUFUOR, THE STATE PLOT OF LAND, STATE HOUSES, MISSING STATE LOANS IN HAIR DRESSING SALON IN LONDON/ DRUG DEALINGS, SALES OF GHANAIAN PASSPORTS AND TRAVELLING DOCUMENTS, FALSE AND CRAFTY RE-DENOMINATION OF OUR CEDI, LOOTING OF THE REMNANTS OF THE OLD CEDI, BACK HANDS AND CORRUPTION! WHAT CREDIBILITY HAVE YOU KUFUOR? YOU MUST BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF. DON'T FORGET, THE EVIL THAT MEN DO LIVES AFTER THEM.
Paa Joe 10 years ago

ALTHOUGH LEADERSHIP PLAYS A HEAVY ROLE IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF EVERY COUNTRY,IT LIES ALSO ON ITS EDCUCATED AND TRAINED PEOPLE TO PROPEL SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY, DISCOVERY, INVENTION AND CREATIVITY AND TO STIM ...
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ALTHOUGH LEADERSHIP PLAYS A HEAVY ROLE IN THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF EVERY COUNTRY,IT LIES ALSO ON ITS EDCUCATED AND TRAINED PEOPLE TO PROPEL SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY, DISCOVERY, INVENTION AND CREATIVITY AND TO STIMULATE ECONOMIC GROWTH,EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES,INCOME, CONSUMER SPENDING AND BETTER STANDARDS OF LIVING.

OPAYIN FORMER PRESIDENT, YOU NEED TO REMINDED THAT-

NO MATTER HOW MUCH NATURAL RESOURCES A NATION IS ENDOWED WITH, SUSTAINED DEVELOPMENT WILL BE ELUSIVE IF,THE HUMAN RESOURCE CAPACITY IS NOT ADEQUATELY BUILT TO EXPLOIT AND PROCESS THESE REOURCES INTO PROCESSED COMMODITIES FOR VITAL SRVICES IN THE COUNTRY.

IT IS TIME WE KNOW WHY WE ARE ECONOMIC BACKWARD, UNDERDEVELOPED AND EXTREME POOR.

LASTLY,THESE CONTINUED PREACHINGS AND SERMONS ON WORLD PLATFORMS CANNOT BE THE ANSWERS TO OUR ECONOMIC DIFFICULTIES AND CHALLENGES FACING THE COUNTRY.

THEY ONLY LAUGH AT US ON WORLD ECONOMIC PLATFORMS WITH THESE IRRATIONAL EXCUSES:

THE WORLD HAS CHANGED SINCE 1945.

LET'S RENEW.
Yaw Adu-Asare 10 years ago

Does Kufuor consider himself a good leader? How funny.

Does Kufuor consider himself a good leader? How funny.
Tabitha Jephunneh 10 years ago

Africans at home and abroad have forgotten GOD. The true GOD that created them. Therefore, without JESUS the leadership does not answer to anyone but himself. And without JESUS and the return of the kings & queens to land, ...
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Africans at home and abroad have forgotten GOD. The true GOD that created them. Therefore, without JESUS the leadership does not answer to anyone but himself. And without JESUS and the return of the kings & queens to land, it will always be abase. Not my words, but scripture...AMEN
Man of Character 10 years ago

You have teach the youth the following so that when they grow, they will not depart from it:
1. Love for your country.
2. Discipline and Obedience.
3. Honesty and Morality.
4. Punctuality.
5. Love for Work.
6. Protectio ...
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You have teach the youth the following so that when they grow, they will not depart from it:
1. Love for your country.
2. Discipline and Obedience.
3. Honesty and Morality.
4. Punctuality.
5. Love for Work.
6. Protection and Save Property.
7. Reliability and Secrecy.
8. Co-operation and Forbearance.
Oppong Twumasi 10 years ago

DECLARE YOUR ASSETS, YOU AND YOUR BROTHER. NO DOUBT, YOU WERE A GOOD ADMINISTRATOR, BUT BROTHER IS NOW THE RICHEST MAN IN GHANA, ...HOW COME? All African leaders are irresponsible...

DECLARE YOUR ASSETS, YOU AND YOUR BROTHER. NO DOUBT, YOU WERE A GOOD ADMINISTRATOR, BUT BROTHER IS NOW THE RICHEST MAN IN GHANA, ...HOW COME? All African leaders are irresponsible...
Adams 10 years ago

Look who is talking. Another criminal

Look who is talking. Another criminal
agnes 10 years ago

gud shepherd sey it again

gud shepherd sey it again
BOAFO YENA 10 years ago

What did you do about this problem when you were ruling Ghana? And where is the library you set up to teach the youth about the type of leadership that would improve our condition.
You have to answer to God.

What did you do about this problem when you were ruling Ghana? And where is the library you set up to teach the youth about the type of leadership that would improve our condition.
You have to answer to God.
dzata 10 years ago

All the resources Africa has kleptocrats, who claim to be leaders like Kuffour, have already sold to foreigners and multinational entities and companies, so what are the resources he is talking about?

Have he and the ga ...
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All the resources Africa has kleptocrats, who claim to be leaders like Kuffour, have already sold to foreigners and multinational entities and companies, so what are the resources he is talking about?

Have he and the gang of thieves forgotten they sold Ghana Telecom along with the the fiber optic backbone for 999 years to Vodaphone? That was just beginning.

What about maps and research Ghana Petroleum Co. did that they sold out along with oil fields for a handful of dollars in the pockets of nation wreckers, when GPC should be determining how oil and gas are extracted in Ghana?

Oh, Ghana's gold has long been sold already even before the oil and gas. Anglo-Ashanti Gold indeed! The Gold is in Ashantiland but it is owned by Anglos. MORON! What resource? The Anglos have Ashanti gold and they make the rules.

What resources? The ones sold already for 999 years? MORON!!!
Dweet 10 years ago

When we are talking about good leadership, Kuffour should shut his corrupt mouth up. Under his watch the eight years that he was in power what we didn't see. Massive corruption, stealing of public resources among family and f ...
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When we are talking about good leadership, Kuffour should shut his corrupt mouth up. Under his watch the eight years that he was in power what we didn't see. Massive corruption, stealing of public resources among family and friends. Under the tenure of Kuffour that the illicit Drugs had had popular attention in the country and the whole wide world knows that elements in then administration, NPP, including Kuffour, Nana Drugs Addo, Amoateng, Jake, Sir John and others are dealing in DRUGS. Kuffour and his Drugs party, NPP, shared among themselves state lands. He had also stolen state money and used part of it to buy the famous Hotel De-wa-wa. Is this the good leadership he is talking about. Faggot.
Dweet 10 years ago

Lucifer Kuffour, thank God that we are NOT in military regime, you would have died long ago. Criminal.

Lucifer Kuffour, thank God that we are NOT in military regime, you would have died long ago. Criminal.
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Africa in 'short supply of good leadership' - Kufuor

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