OH!,PEOPLE LIKE THIS WRITER & NANA ADDO ARE STILL DREAMING THAT HE WILL EVER BECOME PRESIDENT? .THE COLD CALLOUSNESS OF THE NPP IS STUNNING. FOR THE INFORMATION OF NPP,GHANAIAN VOTERS ARE RUNNING INTO THE ARMS OF THE NDC.THES ... read full comment
OH!,PEOPLE LIKE THIS WRITER & NANA ADDO ARE STILL DREAMING THAT HE WILL EVER BECOME PRESIDENT? .THE COLD CALLOUSNESS OF THE NPP IS STUNNING. FOR THE INFORMATION OF NPP,GHANAIAN VOTERS ARE RUNNING INTO THE ARMS OF THE NDC.THESE VOTERS DESERVE RESPECT, NOT DISDAIN FOR VOTING FOR GOD'S ANOINTED, MAHAMA. GHANAIANS DON'T NEED A DRUG? ADDICT LIKE AKUFFO ADDO TO TURN THIS COUNTRY INTO A LOST PARADISE LIKE MEXICO & COLOMBIA. IF WE VOTE 100 TIMES, AKUFFO ADDO WILL LOOSE 100 TIMES.
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 11 years ago
PLease read the reportage below:
Akufo-Addo, A Threat To Peace In Ghana? – Part One: US CSIS Report
A “Real and Present Danger” Review by Ali-Masmadi Jehu-Appiah,
“The role of the NPP leader and expected pres ... read full comment
PLease read the reportage below:
Akufo-Addo, A Threat To Peace In Ghana? – Part One: US CSIS Report
A “Real and Present Danger” Review by Ali-Masmadi Jehu-Appiah,
“The role of the NPP leader and expected presidential candidate, Nana Akufo-Addo, will be crucial, and early signals suggest reason for worry. Akufo-Addo is desperate to mobilize support, and he has played the ethnic card, referring to the NPP as “We the Akans,” urging his supporters to “all die be die”—that is, they should be willing to die to ensure the NPP’s victory…”
- Scenarios: A Contested Election Result, GHANA: Assessing Risks to Stability, By David W. Throup Contributor: Jennifer G. Cooke, Richard Downie, Jul 7, 2011. *Ghana: Assessing Risks to Stability* csis.org/files/publication/110623_Throup_Ghana_Web.pdf>,
Introduction
About two months ago, in June 2011,the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies, CSIS, published a report titled GHANA: Assessing Risks to Stability, By David W. Throup, , which according to the publishers “is part of a series examining the risks of instability in 10 African countries over the next decade. The 10 papers are designed to be complementary but can also be read individually as self-standing country studies. An overview paper draws on common themes and explains the methodology underpinning the research. The project was commissioned by the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM).“
The report highlights the three key stress points as follows:
“Key Stress Points
?? Ghana’s prospects for long-term stability are being undermined by important structural weaknesses. The political system is highly centralized, the executive is excessively powerful, and patronage politics is corroding public institutions. Social pressures are building due to the slow decline of the country’s agricultural sector and its inability to provide jobs for its growing workforce.
?? In the next 5 to 10 years, the main threats to Ghanaian stability will stem from the social and macroeconomic impact of its new oil export sector, the influence of drug trafficking on its political system, and youth unemployment.
?? The 2012 elections are likely to be the single most significant potential trigger of violence in the near term. Ghana’s two main parties are closely matched and are highly antagonistic toward each other. A contested election result is possible.”
This account covers what the CSIS Report had to say about the real and present danger facing Ghana today, and the steps needed to be taken to avoid such a disaster.
“The 2012 Elections
The risk of disorder in Ghana is significantly raised at election time, when political passions are running high and competition for patronage is at its most intense. The importance of the 2012 election as a potential trigger of instability in Ghana cannot be overemphasized. Although the NDC government currently enjoys the privilege of influencing the terms of the oil revenue management bill, the winner in 2012 will claim a much bigger prize: the chance to allocate oil revenues during the peak years of production. Both sides know that the ability to distribute patronage, jobs, and infrastructural investment on a grand scale could sustain them in office for the foreseeable future. As the incumbent, the NDC views victory in 2012 as an opportunity to shatter the two-party system and pull away from its closest competitor. The NPP, meanwhile, fears being left out in the cold and is desperate for the chance to preside over the country’s economic boom.
Ghana had a lucky escape during the last presidential election in December 2008. The razor-thin failure of the NPP candidate, Nana Akufo-Addo, to win the presidency on the first ballot (he missed out by less than 8,000 votes) briefly tempted the NPP to hang on to power and challenge the official results. In the hours following the election, then–president Kufuor played a vital role in urging his NPP supporters to accept the need for a second round. When the NDC candidate, Atta-Mills, won the second round by the narrow margin of 0.46 percent, President Kufuor again urged acceptance of the result. But given that he is now in retirement, Kufuor is unlikely to be able to exert a moderating influence in 2012. And the NPP hard-liners seem to have seized control of the campaign.
Given the stakes involved, the 2012 election campaign is likely to be far more confrontational and potentially violent. Paradoxically, Ghana’s experiences with democratic transfers of power may actually contribute to the animosity. Both parties have now had a chance to experience at least a term in government and sample the spoils of power, including not only the distribution of preferential access to political constituents and business allies but also the opportunity to reverse the previous government’s policies. Each party has taken advantage of this opportunity: The NPP spent its first two years in office in 2001–2003 righting the alleged mismanagement of the economy by the NDC, but ended its term in 2007–2008 with a last-minute spending and patronage spree, leaving the NDC government with serious macroeconomic problems, including high inflation. President Atta-Mills has worked hard to curb inflation, but it seems highly unlikely as Ghana heads into its next election cycle that his civil servants in the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank will be able to resist the demands of NDC activists for a significant relaxation of economic discipline. Meanwhile, the NPP has keenly felt the reduced economic opportunities that come with being out of office. There has already been a noticeable ratcheting up of political rhetoric in advance of 2012, with both parties accusing each other of corruption and misconduct.”
“Scenarios
What awaits Ghana in the next decade? In the near term, much will depend on whether the two main parties can overcome the potential flashpoint of the 2012 election. Beyond that, much will depend on the ability of the winner to manage the country’s oil-producing economy, provide jobs for its young people, rein in its patronage system, and protect its fragile institutions from the pernicious influence of the drug trade.”
The report the provides the following scenarios: Endogenous Growth, A Contested Election Result, Poor Economic Management, and “Muddling Through”. For the purpose of this focus, I proceed to the second scenario, A Contested Election Result:
“A Contested Election Result
A second, low-to-medium-probability but high-impact scenario would be a violently contested presidential election in December 2012, which would have the potential to produce chaos. If either party perceives a loss in 2012 to represent an existential threat, then the loser may give in to the temptation to mobilize, or even merely allow, a violent challenge to the election results. The result would likely produce violence by unemployed youths, straining the loyalty of the army and security services, and testing the independence of the judiciary. The role of the NPP leader and expected presidential candidate, Nana Akufo-Addo, will be crucial, and early signals suggest reason for worry. Akufo-Addo is desperate to mobilize support, and he has played the ethnic card, referring to the NPP as “We the Akans,” urging his supporters to “all die be die”—that is, they should be willing to die to ensure the NPP’s victory.12 If neither side is willing to accept defeat, then it is likely that rival “foot soldiers” recruited from unemployed youth supporters of the NDC could take to the streets of Accra and other urban centers and begin to fight. Military intervention in any case remains highly unlikely, but it is not impossible. Such an intervention, even if brief, would shatter Ghana’s reputation as a stable democracy and discourage foreign direct investment, setting back three decades of progress.”
Conclusion
“…Of the countries in the African “stress-testing” study of which this report is a part, Ghana most resembles Kenya. Both are potential success stories: Both have an expanding, sophisticated middle class; both have a comparatively well-developed banking and financial services sector; and both have a reasonably well-educated, politically informed, and outspoken population. Civil society is strongly established, although it is still largely dependent on outside funding. Progress in both countries is limited by corruption and patronage politics, which appeal to ethnic animosities, and a decaying infrastructure of roads, electricity provision, and overstretched urban water and sewage systems. Ghana, however, is better placed than Kenya. The advent of oil provides a financial windfall with which to address these infrastructural deficiencies. Ethnicity, meanwhile, is a less divisive force in Ghana than in Kenya…“
There is an important note in the report which I wish to highlight in making my own comments: “When all is on the line, many Ghanaians insist that they would stop at nothing to protect the stabil
Oba Nyansa ni baako Pe in Ghana 11 years ago
I am telling you today that late president Mills was the worse president Ghana has ever had in history.
He will be punished by God severely so as to Mahama because he has proved to Ghanaians that No matter what may be he w ... read full comment
I am telling you today that late president Mills was the worse president Ghana has ever had in history.
He will be punished by God severely so as to Mahama because he has proved to Ghanaians that No matter what may be he will rule over Ghanaians by force.
But listen, God is looking at him and one-day one-day we will testify to this. Mark this on the wall. God is more pwerful than any man!
IDRIS PACAS 11 years ago
The supreme court will ultimately withhold EC's declaration. The chief justice in her capacity cannot influence the court to throw Ghana into chaos. There's no Grandfather clause in our Constitution. Everybody's vote must cou ... read full comment
The supreme court will ultimately withhold EC's declaration. The chief justice in her capacity cannot influence the court to throw Ghana into chaos. There's no Grandfather clause in our Constitution. Everybody's vote must count. Legally registered voters cannot be prevented from voting because of technology failure. JM all the way!
nana addo 11 years ago
Many are the illiterates,those with no education politically n those I call educated illeterates.people are dictated to n cannot infer or deduce coz of lack of knowledge.npp don't face facts,akuffo addo is a political commedi ... read full comment
Many are the illiterates,those with no education politically n those I call educated illeterates.people are dictated to n cannot infer or deduce coz of lack of knowledge.npp don't face facts,akuffo addo is a political commedian,his lawyers qualifications should be questioned etc.not until the flagbearer is changed,'lai lai'
GOAHEAD 11 years ago
NPP ARE SORE LOSERS
NPP ARE SORE LOSERS
ISSAH 11 years ago
USELESS NDC BRAT!!
JOHN MAHAMA IS A THIEF AND GOD WILL PUNISH HIM!!
USELESS NDC BRAT!!
JOHN MAHAMA IS A THIEF AND GOD WILL PUNISH HIM!!
REGINALD NII AYITEY NUNOO 11 years ago
STUPID AS U ARE LIKE UR MENTOR NANA ADDO , KNOW HOW TO TALK TO UR PRESIDENT, U CALL UR PRESIDENT A THIEF THEN WHO IS NANA ADDO WHO'S FIRST WIFE DIED IN A POOL OF HER OWN BLOOD IN HER MATRIMONIAL HOME.....EVIL MEN
STUPID AS U ARE LIKE UR MENTOR NANA ADDO , KNOW HOW TO TALK TO UR PRESIDENT, U CALL UR PRESIDENT A THIEF THEN WHO IS NANA ADDO WHO'S FIRST WIFE DIED IN A POOL OF HER OWN BLOOD IN HER MATRIMONIAL HOME.....EVIL MEN
Oba Nyansa ni baako Pe in Ghana 11 years ago
Listen, there is nothing that you fools can do to destroy Nana Addo's ruputation. Okay?
We shall see what will happen to Ghana if the Judges fail to put right thing at the right place. " A word to the wise is enough".
Listen, there is nothing that you fools can do to destroy Nana Addo's ruputation. Okay?
We shall see what will happen to Ghana if the Judges fail to put right thing at the right place. " A word to the wise is enough".
REGINALD NII AYITEY NUNOO 11 years ago
that is the stupidity of the busia tradition, he will neva ever be a president for even 2 seconds in this country ........... GOD SAVE US FROM THESE EVIL STOMAC AND TRIBAL POLITICIANS
that is the stupidity of the busia tradition, he will neva ever be a president for even 2 seconds in this country ........... GOD SAVE US FROM THESE EVIL STOMAC AND TRIBAL POLITICIANS
KA NA WU 11 years ago
Good article. We are now told that he wants the Supreme Court to annul over 4 million votes. What a joke! Nobody should fear that dwarf, Akuffo Addo. He cannot destabilize our country. The Security Officers are ready to c ... read full comment
Good article. We are now told that he wants the Supreme Court to annul over 4 million votes. What a joke! Nobody should fear that dwarf, Akuffo Addo. He cannot destabilize our country. The Security Officers are ready to crush any evil-doer. Long live the democracy of Ghana, Amen.
THOMSON 11 years ago
nana ben addo the .alkieda leader in ghana, now has a mental disease, which is afecting his fellowers,
nana ben addo the .alkieda leader in ghana, now has a mental disease, which is afecting his fellowers,
CROSS 11 years ago
May be you are right that Nana is dangerous to society. I am not surprised at all. Ghana is a free country and people like you and I can hide behind Ghnana Web and write all manner of shameful things about people and we claim ... read full comment
May be you are right that Nana is dangerous to society. I am not surprised at all. Ghana is a free country and people like you and I can hide behind Ghnana Web and write all manner of shameful things about people and we claim we love this dear Nation. This is a man who fought military Governments and lead a massive campaign to reject a strange system of Governance by the military in the 70's when your parents were hiding under their bed and today you have the guts to say all these about Nana. What has your father done for Ghana. Who is he. You guys will never change. Pure envy will eat you up to your last day on earth. The Supreme Court case is about building a better system for our country when you and i have left this earth. That is how Rome was built and if you are too slow in mind to appreciate that then leave town.
KB 11 years ago
I think the writer comes from a different planet.He is too bias. These are the people who want the down fall of the country.I know one head of state who collected 5ocedis from the very people he says he came to liberate them ... read full comment
I think the writer comes from a different planet.He is too bias. These are the people who want the down fall of the country.I know one head of state who collected 5ocedis from the very people he says he came to liberate them and never gave the money back to them.And people praise him.God has time for everybody so you wait
Joe 11 years ago
The NPP keeps changing positions as they throw up amorphous groups. From AFAG to Let My Votes Count. In fact the latter should be changed to LET ONLY NPP VOTES COUNT. That is their agenda. The work of the Supreme Court has be ... read full comment
The NPP keeps changing positions as they throw up amorphous groups. From AFAG to Let My Votes Count. In fact the latter should be changed to LET ONLY NPP VOTES COUNT. That is their agenda. The work of the Supreme Court has been made easier by this latest absurdity of the NPP, calling for the annulment of 46% of the votes cast. It would be thrown out big time, it is bogus, insincere and fraudulent.
TUGA 11 years ago
It's very unfortunate that people don't think twice before speaking their mind. If Supreme Court do their job well the whole World will see Afari Gyan wickedness. There was no way Mahama could win the election one touch.It's ... read full comment
It's very unfortunate that people don't think twice before speaking their mind. If Supreme Court do their job well the whole World will see Afari Gyan wickedness. There was no way Mahama could win the election one touch.It's only God who will make everything into light.
Kwasi Ntiamoah, California 11 years ago
I would wish the whole election rerun, if the country is financially capable of funding, this rerun would be between tje NDC and NPP. The we shall see who is favored by the people of Ghana.
I would wish the whole election rerun, if the country is financially capable of funding, this rerun would be between tje NDC and NPP. The we shall see who is favored by the people of Ghana.
nii 11 years ago
Foolish crocodile from volta region wake up from your sleep and slumber and the foolish nii ayittey a ga man who have sold of his brains and their
property to the people of akan origin and they are sleeping on ths street at ... read full comment
Foolish crocodile from volta region wake up from your sleep and slumber and the foolish nii ayittey a ga man who have sold of his brains and their
property to the people of akan origin and they are sleeping on ths street at sahra and james town.now the northerners are being offered all the miniterial positions .you fools are just makling noise ,by the end of the four term ,they will be rich and you will still live in abject porvectie.
OH!,PEOPLE LIKE THIS WRITER & NANA ADDO ARE STILL DREAMING THAT HE WILL EVER BECOME PRESIDENT? .THE COLD CALLOUSNESS OF THE NPP IS STUNNING. FOR THE INFORMATION OF NPP,GHANAIAN VOTERS ARE RUNNING INTO THE ARMS OF THE NDC.THES ...
read full comment
PLease read the reportage below:
Akufo-Addo, A Threat To Peace In Ghana? – Part One: US CSIS Report
A “Real and Present Danger” Review by Ali-Masmadi Jehu-Appiah,
“The role of the NPP leader and expected pres ...
read full comment
I am telling you today that late president Mills was the worse president Ghana has ever had in history.
He will be punished by God severely so as to Mahama because he has proved to Ghanaians that No matter what may be he w ...
read full comment
The supreme court will ultimately withhold EC's declaration. The chief justice in her capacity cannot influence the court to throw Ghana into chaos. There's no Grandfather clause in our Constitution. Everybody's vote must cou ...
read full comment
Many are the illiterates,those with no education politically n those I call educated illeterates.people are dictated to n cannot infer or deduce coz of lack of knowledge.npp don't face facts,akuffo addo is a political commedi ...
read full comment
NPP ARE SORE LOSERS
USELESS NDC BRAT!!
JOHN MAHAMA IS A THIEF AND GOD WILL PUNISH HIM!!
STUPID AS U ARE LIKE UR MENTOR NANA ADDO , KNOW HOW TO TALK TO UR PRESIDENT, U CALL UR PRESIDENT A THIEF THEN WHO IS NANA ADDO WHO'S FIRST WIFE DIED IN A POOL OF HER OWN BLOOD IN HER MATRIMONIAL HOME.....EVIL MEN
Listen, there is nothing that you fools can do to destroy Nana Addo's ruputation. Okay?
We shall see what will happen to Ghana if the Judges fail to put right thing at the right place. " A word to the wise is enough".
that is the stupidity of the busia tradition, he will neva ever be a president for even 2 seconds in this country ........... GOD SAVE US FROM THESE EVIL STOMAC AND TRIBAL POLITICIANS
Good article. We are now told that he wants the Supreme Court to annul over 4 million votes. What a joke! Nobody should fear that dwarf, Akuffo Addo. He cannot destabilize our country. The Security Officers are ready to c ...
read full comment
nana ben addo the .alkieda leader in ghana, now has a mental disease, which is afecting his fellowers,
May be you are right that Nana is dangerous to society. I am not surprised at all. Ghana is a free country and people like you and I can hide behind Ghnana Web and write all manner of shameful things about people and we claim ...
read full comment
I think the writer comes from a different planet.He is too bias. These are the people who want the down fall of the country.I know one head of state who collected 5ocedis from the very people he says he came to liberate them ...
read full comment
The NPP keeps changing positions as they throw up amorphous groups. From AFAG to Let My Votes Count. In fact the latter should be changed to LET ONLY NPP VOTES COUNT. That is their agenda. The work of the Supreme Court has be ...
read full comment
It's very unfortunate that people don't think twice before speaking their mind. If Supreme Court do their job well the whole World will see Afari Gyan wickedness. There was no way Mahama could win the election one touch.It's ...
read full comment
I would wish the whole election rerun, if the country is financially capable of funding, this rerun would be between tje NDC and NPP. The we shall see who is favored by the people of Ghana.
Foolish crocodile from volta region wake up from your sleep and slumber and the foolish nii ayittey a ga man who have sold of his brains and their
property to the people of akan origin and they are sleeping on ths street at ...
read full comment