Why I rejected Ghana Standards Authority post - Dr Addai-Mensah

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Nii 8 years ago

Thursday the 6th of April, 2017 will remain one of the darkest days in the annals of Ghana. It was a day that political hooliganism was taken to absurd levels when members of a political vigilante group stormed a court room a ...
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Thursday the 6th of April, 2017 will remain one of the darkest days in the annals of Ghana. It was a day that political hooliganism was taken to absurd levels when members of a political vigilante group stormed a court room and set free 13 colleagues remanded in prison custody. How could this have happened in the 21st century Ghana? The occurrence also raised a certain level of failure or deficiency on the part of the security apparatus in the region. One would have thought that looking at the sensitive nature of the case in court and the people involved, the police would put adequate security measures in place. Does it take rocket science to predict such a situation?
What happened to intelligence gathering? In all honesty, it appears the current police leadership are either incapable, helpless or overwhelmed and the earlier they are reshuffled, the better. Ghana has earned a place of pride as a shining example of good governance and democracy. But unfortunately this enviable reputation is being eroded by the activities of these hoodlums. We have gotten to a point where no one should sit on the fence. All well meaning citizens including members of the clergy, academia and civil society must rise up and speak against this reprehensible conduct. We must demand action on the part of our political leaders. It is true that officially, there are no vigilante groups in this country as such is proscribed by our laws. But we will be ticking ourselves to laugh if we deny their existence. These groups enjoy the tacit support of their political parties because during elections they help them clinch victory. Our political leaders must understand that the safety and future of this country is far more important than their selfish parochial interest. They must come out boldly and genuinely condemn and denounce these groups and ensure that those engaged in criminal activities are made to face the full rigours of the law. We cannot allow the gains we have made through the toil and blood of our forefathers to go down the drain. The President and Commander in Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces has on several occasions spoken against such conducts and has given every indication that the law will be made to work. However, it appears the President will have to go beyond the verbal assurances and demonstrate that he is indeed the Commander in Chief. A good example must be set out of these young men for posterity sake. The president must look beyond election 2020 and walk his talk. Enough of this lawlessness.
KOFI AYIGBE 8 years ago

THE 13 HOOLIGANS WERE NOT IN HANDCUFFS OR UNDER POLICE ARREST WHEN THEY VOLUNTARILY WALKED INTO THE COURTROOM. NO GA JUDGE WILL EVER PLAN TO CAGE 13 POTENTIALLY DEALY LAND GUARDS, SUPPORTED BY HUNDREDS OF THEIR COMRADES IN TH ...
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THE 13 HOOLIGANS WERE NOT IN HANDCUFFS OR UNDER POLICE ARREST WHEN THEY VOLUNTARILY WALKED INTO THE COURTROOM. NO GA JUDGE WILL EVER PLAN TO CAGE 13 POTENTIALLY DEALY LAND GUARDS, SUPPORTED BY HUNDREDS OF THEIR COMRADES IN THE RISKY MANNER THE NDC MADAM SENKYIRE DID. THE MEDIA PLAYED OUT THE STORY DIFFERENTLY AND DISTORTED.
Governor 8 years ago

This man is disturbing our ears. If he rejects an appointment and so what about that? What is exceptional about that?

This man is disturbing our ears. If he rejects an appointment and so what about that? What is exceptional about that?
Asem se be 8 years ago

Governor, well said. You rejected appointment so what?

Governor, well said. You rejected appointment so what?
Equator 8 years ago

I'm grateful for ur bold discission. Greedy bustards would have quickly accepted the post no matter thier dented image. You're great, Doc.

I'm grateful for ur bold discission. Greedy bustards would have quickly accepted the post no matter thier dented image. You're great, Doc.
Citizen 8 years ago

But he accepted the appointment before turning it down. He had no business accepting any offer of appointment from the President in the first place given his jaundiced opinions of Nana Addo. Why are trying to make a hero ...
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But he accepted the appointment before turning it down. He had no business accepting any offer of appointment from the President in the first place given his jaundiced opinions of Nana Addo. Why are trying to make a hero out of him? For me turning down this offer is no big deal.
kokofi 8 years ago

Spare our ears Mr Addse. You reject the appointment so that ends the story. Stop talking and live on with your life. Politics is not a profession but teaching.

Spare our ears Mr Addse. You reject the appointment so that ends the story. Stop talking and live on with your life. Politics is not a profession but teaching.
THE TRUTH WORKSHOP 8 years ago

WHO CARES!! GET A LIFE

WHO CARES!! GET A LIFE
OZ 8 years ago

Unnecessary attention seeker! If your decision is personal, why put the correspondence into public domain? Come out with the truth or forever shut up.

Unnecessary attention seeker! If your decision is personal, why put the correspondence into public domain? Come out with the truth or forever shut up.
Ku4 8 years ago

Oz, are you a moron? Did you read the article. If you did you would have realised that he said no comment to the reporter. Where in the article did it say that ye put the letter in the public domain?

Oz, are you a moron? Did you read the article. If you did you would have realised that he said no comment to the reporter. Where in the article did it say that ye put the letter in the public domain?

Onipaba of Akyem Maase 8 years ago

A PhD holder wouldn't write this stale official letter. Look at the how he addressed the president: "his Excell...".Someone is helping this man seek attention.

A PhD holder wouldn't write this stale official letter. Look at the how he addressed the president: "his Excell...".Someone is helping this man seek attention.
Johnson 8 years ago

He is afraid of the so called Delta Force

He is afraid of the so called Delta Force
Nii 8 years ago

Thursday the 6th of April, 2017 will remain one of the darkest days in the annals of Ghana. It was a day that political hooliganism was taken to absurd levels when members of a political vigilante group stormed a court room a ...
read full comment

Thursday the 6th of April, 2017 will remain one of the darkest days in the annals of Ghana. It was a day that political hooliganism was taken to absurd levels when members of a political vigilante group stormed a court room and set free 13 colleagues remanded in prison custody. How could this have happened in the 21st century Ghana? The occurrence also raised a certain level of failure or deficiency on the part of the security apparatus in the region. One would have thought that looking at the sensitive nature of the case in court and the people involved, the police would put adequate security measures in place. Does it take rocket science to predict such a situation?
What happened to intelligence gathering? In all honesty, it appears the current police leadership are either incapable, helpless or overwhelmed and the earlier they are reshuffled, the better. Ghana has earned a place of pride as a shining example of good governance and democracy. But unfortunately this enviable reputation is being eroded by the activities of these hoodlums. We have gotten to a point where no one should sit on the fence. All well meaning citizens including members of the clergy, academia and civil society must rise up and speak against this reprehensible conduct. We must demand action on the part of our political leaders. It is true that officially, there are no vigilante groups in this country as such is proscribed by our laws. But we will be ticking ourselves to laugh if we deny their existence. These groups enjoy the tacit support of their political parties because during elections they help them clinch victory. Our political leaders must understand that the safety and future of this country is far more important than their selfish parochial interest. They must come out boldly and genuinely condemn and denounce these groups and ensure that those engaged in criminal activities are made to face the full rigours of the law. We cannot allow the gains we have made through the toil and blood of our forefathers to go down the drain. The President and Commander in Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces has on several occasions spoken against such conducts and has given every indication that the law will be made to work. However, it appears the President will have to go beyond the verbal assurances and demonstrate that he is indeed the Commander in Chief. A good example must be set out of these young men for posterity sake. The president must look beyond election 2020 and walk his talk. Enough of this lawlessness.
king 8 years ago

Goood mann

Goood mann
Citizen 8 years ago

Attention seeking man.

Attention seeking man.
KOO NIMO USA CT 8 years ago

Are you the first person to decline a position from a government. You sit on radio and say shit that NADAA has communist leadership, so as soon as you were hinted to be selected for the position, all you could have done is de ...
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Are you the first person to decline a position from a government. You sit on radio and say shit that NADAA has communist leadership, so as soon as you were hinted to be selected for the position, all you could have done is decline and proceed no further but you wait for your name to be circulated in the media before you came out to decline the position. If you say shit about your boss obviously you and i know you cannot work with your boss. So lets have some breathing space and stop disturbing our ears. NADAA said you are fired period!!!!
stateman 8 years ago

I respect your decision you are indeed a Dr.

I respect your decision you are indeed a Dr.
Revelation + Rationality= Truth 8 years ago

If you don't want it just shut up and go and stop disturbing us. Somebody wants it.

If you don't want it just shut up and go and stop disturbing us. Somebody wants it.
Navrongo Man 8 years ago

Foolish man. Nana Pls why are you tolerating this arrogant fool? Dont we have enough men in out party for you to appiont? Please Nana I beg you to throw this ballon headed gabage in the bin.

Foolish man. Nana Pls why are you tolerating this arrogant fool? Dont we have enough men in out party for you to appiont? Please Nana I beg you to throw this ballon headed gabage in the bin.
Nana Yaw 8 years ago

I'm sure it's pressure from those old goons working there like Professor Badu Akosa... shouldn't give it to the greedy man

I'm sure it's pressure from those old goons working there like Professor Badu Akosa... shouldn't give it to the greedy man

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