PPP hints of merger ahead of 2016 elections

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Sankofa 10 years ago

Paa Kwesi Nduom, good on you!

Please put your sentiments into action, form a coalition with all the smaller parties, and give the electorate a credible third alternative.

Please do this for the sake of our country.

Paa Kwesi Nduom, good on you!

Please put your sentiments into action, form a coalition with all the smaller parties, and give the electorate a credible third alternative.

Please do this for the sake of our country.
All-Die-Be -Die 10 years ago

He is fronting for the NPP; his role is to cut the NDC front in the Central Region, spoil the votes in that region so that the NPP can gain upper hand. He is more an NPP than the PPP he claimed to have founded. The NPP is fun ...
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He is fronting for the NPP; his role is to cut the NDC front in the Central Region, spoil the votes in that region so that the NPP can gain upper hand. He is more an NPP than the PPP he claimed to have founded. The NPP is funding him and Agyeman Konadu's NDP.
KOFFI 10 years ago

Go get a life and stop this crap that this honourable man, Paa Kwesi is fronting for NPP in his call to all lesser parties to merge.

Go get a life and stop this crap that this honourable man, Paa Kwesi is fronting for NPP in his call to all lesser parties to merge.
KOFFI 10 years ago

Go get a life and stop this crap that this honourable man, Paa Kwesi is fronting for NPP in his call to all lesser parties to merge.

Go get a life and stop this crap that this honourable man, Paa Kwesi is fronting for NPP in his call to all lesser parties to merge.
KING LOMOTEY 10 years ago

Samia Nkrumah must yield her leadership of the CPP join forces with PPP & and allow Paa Kwesi Nduom to lead the new CPP to victory in 2016. The new CPP - made up of NPC, PPP & CPP - stands a chance of upsetting NDC & NPP. Th ...
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Samia Nkrumah must yield her leadership of the CPP join forces with PPP & and allow Paa Kwesi Nduom to lead the new CPP to victory in 2016. The new CPP - made up of NPC, PPP & CPP - stands a chance of upsetting NDC & NPP. The merger should take place asap for the new CPP to start campaigning soon.
Mahmoud 10 years ago

Professor K. A. Busia did not say that he was going to stay in power forever, and he did not declare Ghana as a one-party state either. In fact, he was given a 5 year mandate to deliver on his promise for Ghanaians to judge w ...
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Professor K. A. Busia did not say that he was going to stay in power forever, and he did not declare Ghana as a one-party state either. In fact, he was given a 5 year mandate to deliver on his promise for Ghanaians to judge whether to extend his mandate or elect a different leader freely and democratically. But the communist relics that were still hiding in our midst got panicked and overthrew him prematurely for fear of his progressive achievements. Truly, the man knew exactly what he was coming to do to alleviate the suffering of his people, through an alternative mode of development different from that of his predecessor, and hit the ground running from the first day in office.

On the other hand, Nkrumah had been in power for sixteen years and turned himself into a president for life when he realized that his popularity had waned. In the sixties, and after he had squandered the huge reserve bequeathed to him by the Whiteman, the country started to sink and Ghanaians visibly yearned for a change. But since Nkrumah had shut all the doors and channels that could have been used by Ghanaians to exercise their political will of changing him democratically through the ballot box, they had no choice other than to force him out of office through a military coup. Therefore, the coup that removed Kwame Nkrumah from office was the only legitimate coup in the history of Ghana.
Mahmoud 10 years ago

The so-called professor that tried to embellish Nkrumah's economic record needs to go to School again. Those types of socialist arguments could deceive Ghanaians in the 50s and 60s, but they cannot do so now. Nkrumah was the ...
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The so-called professor that tried to embellish Nkrumah's economic record needs to go to School again. Those types of socialist arguments could deceive Ghanaians in the 50s and 60s, but they cannot do so now. Nkrumah was the first leader to introduce unsustainable debt into this country by borrowing massively and unnecessarily to finance his whims and caprices to cling to power. It was a misfortune that we had such a person as president immediately after the independence. He didn't lay a realistic economic foundation for sustainable development of this country at all, considering the amount of money that was at his disposal in those days.

Ghana had about one billion dollars in reserve when Nkrumah took over from the colonial masters. Could you imagine the value of 1bn dollars in those days? Even Nkrumah's supporters accept that the value of their lesser figure would still be $20bn in today's Dollar value. In addition, cocoa prices at the world market rocketed and increased four-fold after 2years of his rule including the revenues of all the other natural resources in Ghana. But, contrary to any sound economic planning, he did not reserve any fraction of the windfall for a rainy day as the Whiteman had been doing. So the question is, what did Nkrumah do with all the revenue he got from the astronomical cocoa prices and the huge reserve he inherited, which took many years to build for our financial stability and sustainable development?

The man just went on a spending spree both in Ghana and around the world, throwing his weight about and talking big. So when the cocoa prices collapsed close to the end of his rule, and after he had squandered the reserve, he was quick to point an accusing finger at the West blaming them for manipulating cocoa prices to sabotage the economy of Ghana and overthrow his government. Finally, after misusing all the money on dubious and prestigious projects, failed communist agricultural projects and whimsical mad rush industrialization projects that did not withstand the test of time, he also burdened the young nation with another billion dollars' debt before he was forced out of the country.

The truth is that, Nkrumah's ideas were unsuitable for growing the economy since the communist system lacks mechanisms and incentives that release energies of the people to create wealth. He, therefore, met a rich and confident country with a huge potential, and left it nearly bankrupt in some few years as a result of gross communist mismanagement and dictatorship.
Nana Kwame Addo 10 years ago

Sounds like a broken record, say something new & original.

Sounds like a broken record, say something new & original.
Sandra Boateng 10 years ago

THIS MAN WAS FIRST WITH THE NDC, JOINED THE NPP WHILE IN THE CPP AND THEN BECAME PPP. AFTER HIS RIDICULOUS PERFORMANCE FAILING TO BEAT HIS OWN ELECTORAL RECORD WHILST HE WAS WITH THE CPP HE NOW TURNS AROUND TO GO BACK TO THE ...
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THIS MAN WAS FIRST WITH THE NDC, JOINED THE NPP WHILE IN THE CPP AND THEN BECAME PPP. AFTER HIS RIDICULOUS PERFORMANCE FAILING TO BEAT HIS OWN ELECTORAL RECORD WHILST HE WAS WITH THE CPP HE NOW TURNS AROUND TO GO BACK TO THE CPP. COALITION, MERGER OR WHATEVER, I WON'T VOTE FOR ANYTHING LIKE THAT IF IT HAS NDUOM LEADING IT.
KO 10 years ago

We are tired of the accusation and counter accusation between the NPP and the NDC. Both have benefited from the poor constitution left us by JJ. NPP added 30more MPs and NDC added 45 more. A country which does not need more t ...
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We are tired of the accusation and counter accusation between the NPP and the NDC. Both have benefited from the poor constitution left us by JJ. NPP added 30more MPs and NDC added 45 more. A country which does not need more than 200MPs. The both operated bloated governments with too many Ministers.
I have always agreed that we need to limit the Presidents powers,do proper decentralization and strengthen institutions like Parliament.

Kodjo 10 years ago

Ndoum is as cunning as the fox and nothing he says is taken seriously any more.Between him and Akuffo I don't know who is more ambitious.The two are power drunk and bedfellows of convenience since Ndoun is only waiting for A ...
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Ndoum is as cunning as the fox and nothing he says is taken seriously any more.Between him and Akuffo I don't know who is more ambitious.The two are power drunk and bedfellows of convenience since Ndoun is only waiting for Akuffo to win power and invite him into government once again on npp ticket.
TEEi 10 years ago

MR. NDUOM PLEASE LET IT HAPPEN PERIOD. THAT IS TNE ONLY THING WE ARE ALL WAITING FOR

MR. NDUOM PLEASE LET IT HAPPEN PERIOD. THAT IS TNE ONLY THING WE ARE ALL WAITING FOR
Brahabebome 10 years ago

Nduom and his PPP know the only chance for them is to come back to join the CPP/PNC alliance and then get smaller parties like GCPP to also come to join this alliance. Then Nkrumaists have a chance. But PPP going out on a lim ...
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Nduom and his PPP know the only chance for them is to come back to join the CPP/PNC alliance and then get smaller parties like GCPP to also come to join this alliance. Then Nkrumaists have a chance. But PPP going out on a limb to lead a 3rd party is frivolous. No chance so Nduom come back to CPP/PNC.
TEEi 10 years ago

ELECTION 2016 PERIOD

ELECTION 2016 PERIOD
ASEMPAYE 10 years ago

I totally agree with you. Ghana needs a third force to break up the monopoly of the NDC, NPP winner takes it all politics which creates room for bypartisan nonsense and corruption.
A third strong party will put the checks, b ...
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I totally agree with you. Ghana needs a third force to break up the monopoly of the NDC, NPP winner takes it all politics which creates room for bypartisan nonsense and corruption.
A third strong party will put the checks, balances, some decency and sanity into Ghanaian politics.
mma 10 years ago

See who is talking of taking a back seat now

See who is talking of taking a back seat now
Naaba kugri 10 years ago

Even in cpp you could not cope because you are not choosing to be the flag bearer , spare us this stupid Gibbrish

Even in cpp you could not cope because you are not choosing to be the flag bearer , spare us this stupid Gibbrish
Kofi 10 years ago

Go ahead and rally all the smaller opposition parties. We are behind you, we are tired of NDC NPP

Go ahead and rally all the smaller opposition parties. We are behind you, we are tired of NDC NPP
Truth Stands 10 years ago

This man will only agree if he would lead them.That was why he left CPP and will not also join NPP because he can't get the chance.

This man will only agree if he would lead them.That was why he left CPP and will not also join NPP because he can't get the chance.
AGYAAKU 10 years ago

This man broke away from CPP simply because he not allowed to be the Flagbearer. What has now changed for him to be now preaching unity?

The Unity talk going on between CPP and PNC will not see the light of day as long as ...
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This man broke away from CPP simply because he not allowed to be the Flagbearer. What has now changed for him to be now preaching unity?

The Unity talk going on between CPP and PNC will not see the light of day as long as the NPP implant in PNC - Atik Mohamed succeeds as General Secretary of that party. The plan is rather that Atik carries PNC to NPP. That is why he is being groomed and being supported to win the Genral secretaryship spot by NPP.

Kosi 10 years ago

NPP and NDC have failed us. Ghanaians must start seriously of thinking about alternative progressive parry. Nuodum has the desire, will and sufficiently insightful to provide that leadership needed to transform the economy; ...
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NPP and NDC have failed us. Ghanaians must start seriously of thinking about alternative progressive parry. Nuodum has the desire, will and sufficiently insightful to provide that leadership needed to transform the economy; he's experience and level headed. Mahama so far has proven to lack that insightfullnes, vision and ability to take Ghana to the next phase of our development. Nana Akuoffo Addo does have the desire and the enthusiasm but despite this generosity of spirit he is unlikely to unite all the competing progressive forces for the economic take-off. Ghana at this critical moment of her development does need a certain strong, inspiring and visionary leader that effectively manage the great potential and expectations of the people.
Nana Nyame 10 years ago

A grand coalition of independent minded people can uproot NDC

A grand coalition of independent minded people can uproot NDC
Togbe 10 years ago

True talk. But the question is this: is it that our politician grow wiser if they are not in government?

True talk. But the question is this: is it that our politician grow wiser if they are not in government?
johnson 10 years ago

PPP talking too much. Forcing to be relevant and heard? Keep trying? NPP will not harbour you again oo! You should have stayed with the NDC. You would have had the better opportunity to influence devt.

PPP talking too much. Forcing to be relevant and heard? Keep trying? NPP will not harbour you again oo! You should have stayed with the NDC. You would have had the better opportunity to influence devt.
Sammy 10 years ago

He is a wolf in a sheep clothing. After flirting with NPP he wanted to become a president. Now that he sees his PPP can never win an election to become the president he is talking of joining a coalition. Why didn`t he consid ...
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He is a wolf in a sheep clothing. After flirting with NPP he wanted to become a president. Now that he sees his PPP can never win an election to become the president he is talking of joining a coalition. Why didn`t he consider when leading the CPP?
ahj ddhf 10 years ago

PNC is an offshoot of the Northern Peoples Party and PPP is a Fanti Unification Party. Merger for What?

Samia Nkrumah is very selfish. She needs to move back for Ivor Greenstreet to lead the CPP to victory in 2016 as presi ...
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PNC is an offshoot of the Northern Peoples Party and PPP is a Fanti Unification Party. Merger for What?

Samia Nkrumah is very selfish. She needs to move back for Ivor Greenstreet to lead the CPP to victory in 2016 as president.
Matilda_Koo_Antwi_Danso 10 years ago

we need only three political parties in Ghana. NPP & NDC are the big boys, so PPP should join force with the rest of the smaller political parties and Ghana will vote for you period.

we need only three political parties in Ghana. NPP & NDC are the big boys, so PPP should join force with the rest of the smaller political parties and Ghana will vote for you period.
Opoku 10 years ago

NDC will still win

NDC will still win
Ghanaian intellect 10 years ago

Yes, the minority parties are now listening to the public cry for a 3rd party in Ghana politics. A lot of the electorate are sick and tired of NDC/NPP: Corruption, tribalism and nepotism are at the highest level never seen in ...
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Yes, the minority parties are now listening to the public cry for a 3rd party in Ghana politics. A lot of the electorate are sick and tired of NDC/NPP: Corruption, tribalism and nepotism are at the highest level never seen in Ghana after independence.
prince 10 years ago

Its like the papa Nduom mind of political policy is out wasn't a selfish that you founded the PPP and today you calling a merging.....please have your PPP and we will also have ours

Its like the papa Nduom mind of political policy is out wasn't a selfish that you founded the PPP and today you calling a merging.....please have your PPP and we will also have ours

roberta. lapaz 10 years ago

whose logo r u all goin to accept??

whose logo r u all goin to accept??
Joe/TX 10 years ago

Be positive, Paa. This is what I've been telling the CPP all the time. NDC is an "E V I L P A R T Y". With a third force that evil can be eliminated. Come on to meet Abu Sakara and Mornarh and if you want to stay at the back ...
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Be positive, Paa. This is what I've been telling the CPP all the time. NDC is an "E V I L P A R T Y". With a third force that evil can be eliminated. Come on to meet Abu Sakara and Mornarh and if you want to stay at the back stage, let Abu lead, you his vice and the strong scribe continue with that job. This team can win more voters even in the so-called world banks. Change the name CPP and the red cockerel emblem. Nkrumah was overthrown, died and buried with them. You have technological ideas and not that of 2million people. God bless Ghana.
Bill Qualuudes Cosby 10 years ago

He couldn't even win in his hometown! Good luck to you all pipe-dreamers.

He couldn't even win in his hometown! Good luck to you all pipe-dreamers.
kwaku Trento,Italy 10 years ago

Papa Kwasi, I fully support you of your ideas. Though you have Communist mentality and Nana Addo have Capitalist ideas so you guys can come together as one political force.

Papa Kwasi, I fully support you of your ideas. Though you have Communist mentality and Nana Addo have Capitalist ideas so you guys can come together as one political force.
STEVE 10 years ago

It seems Paa Nduom is back to his senses. Everyone wants to be president in Ghana, but is not possible. Just because he was not elected as Flagbearer of the CPP, he resigned to form a party that he could lead, but in my opini ...
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It seems Paa Nduom is back to his senses. Everyone wants to be president in Ghana, but is not possible. Just because he was not elected as Flagbearer of the CPP, he resigned to form a party that he could lead, but in my opinion it was wrong. Anyway common sense prevails.
Dennis 10 years ago

Rainbowl Coaliation is the way forward for the Ghanaian people. We can win the executive authourity for just one political party and its cronies to come steal, destroy and murder our mother like NDC has been good at since 200 ...
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Rainbowl Coaliation is the way forward for the Ghanaian people. We can win the executive authourity for just one political party and its cronies to come steal, destroy and murder our mother like NDC has been good at since 2009. It is time to win power for the Ghanaian and PKN idea is the most ideal at this time.
Selase 10 years ago

I will be more than happy if ghanaians will try this man just for a term in office.

I will be more than happy if ghanaians will try this man just for a term in office.

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