I Bear No Grudge Against My Cousins or UDS

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Alberta Brew 12 years ago

I wish to comment on the proverb. The proverb is "nea otwa sa no nnim se n'akyi akyea'. It means he who is weeding or creating a pathway though the bushes does not know his back is crooked. It has nothing to do with dance. ...
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I wish to comment on the proverb. The proverb is "nea otwa sa no nnim se n'akyi akyea'. It means he who is weeding or creating a pathway though the bushes does not know his back is crooked. It has nothing to do with dance. The word is "sa" not
"asa". Thanks
Dawadawa 12 years ago

Thank you, Alberta for the correction!

Thank you, Alberta for the correction!
Gumbihini Atika Atika 12 years ago

It is weeding, but I believe it is weeding to demarcate, not creating a pathway. Any advances on this?
I love it when proverbs are used.
Thanks Joseph and Alberta

It is weeding, but I believe it is weeding to demarcate, not creating a pathway. Any advances on this?
I love it when proverbs are used.
Thanks Joseph and Alberta
veep 12 years ago

Alberta is right on point. It has nothing to do with demarcation. It is about creating a path through the bush. Our forefathers only had simple tools and whoever has ever held on to a machete would know it feels when you're t ...
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Alberta is right on point. It has nothing to do with demarcation. It is about creating a path through the bush. Our forefathers only had simple tools and whoever has ever held on to a machete would know it feels when you're told to slash the weeds. You only get to see what you've done and how it looks like behind you after you're almost done. You think you're weeding straight until well......
Gumbihini Atika Atika 12 years ago

thanks

thanks
John 12 years ago

Youngman, don't be allow yourself to be intimidated by the attacking notes; keep up the good work. It's ufortunate that northerners themselves are engaged in acts that will retard the progress of an institutions with great po ...
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Youngman, don't be allow yourself to be intimidated by the attacking notes; keep up the good work. It's ufortunate that northerners themselves are engaged in acts that will retard the progress of an institutions with great potentials. The president some few months ago announced the establisment of a university in the Eastern region. It seems clear now that every region should have a university. The government should not maintain a multiple compus as it is now, thereby creating a core-periphery form of admistration which has always prevailed in the north. There are three campuses; they should be given autonomous administration; there is too much ineptitude inthe present system in Tamale to be able to run a multisited campuse especially given the tribal undertones that are beginning to emerge in the administration. It is also important that any Ghanaian , not a northerner be given the chance to run the university; there is too much at stake in bridging the gap between the north and the rest of the country for this institution to be toyed with. A university that does not have offices for its lecturers to meet with students or to ensure that lecturers can be monitored is not worth it name; The administration needs to ensure that there is monitoring of its staff. You have talked about corruption and tribalism but the quality of teaching in the some of the campuses needs serious examination, too.
nelson 12 years ago

is UDS for northerners or Ghanaians?

is UDS for northerners or Ghanaians?
Northern Light 12 years ago

Reading through this article one gets the impression that UDS is a University of the North, by the north and for the North. It's weird! Or is it by default that the leadership of the University is primarily made of Northerner ...
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Reading through this article one gets the impression that UDS is a University of the North, by the north and for the North. It's weird! Or is it by default that the leadership of the University is primarily made of Northerners since, as I imagine, many Southern intellectuals possibly still see the North as some Siberia they could do without. Whatever the case, the allegations raised demand national, not Northern, investigations.
KK 12 years ago

Good question bro.,

Good question bro.,
Iddirisu Andani Mu-azu 12 years ago

I think it is better to point out what exactly is the situation in uds and stop branding it badly. Ziem, i am a staff and in the pr department. is it not better to meet the authority so that the issues be dealt with once and ...
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I think it is better to point out what exactly is the situation in uds and stop branding it badly. Ziem, i am a staff and in the pr department. is it not better to meet the authority so that the issues be dealt with once and for all then the way you are looking at it? Mu-azu

Kofi 12 years ago

The problems started when Northern Students Union asked Prof Mills to appoint a VC who hails from the North.

The problems started when Northern Students Union asked Prof Mills to appoint a VC who hails from the North.
Harry 12 years ago

You're right. Some particular Northern tribes feel that it's their birth right to produce a VC for UDS.
A VC must be someone who has a superb profle and charisma. Someone of international status to lead the young university ...
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You're right. Some particular Northern tribes feel that it's their birth right to produce a VC for UDS.
A VC must be someone who has a superb profle and charisma. Someone of international status to lead the young university. If we allow tribalism and napotism to divide us, we will fall. I had the same feeling long time ago that,you need to know somebody in UDS before you can get a job there. This is very sad.
TENDAANA 12 years ago

Why use an Akan proverb in these matters. are there no proverbs in the Dagaaba language? From your article you're a Dagau

Why use an Akan proverb in these matters. are there no proverbs in the Dagaaba language? From your article you're a Dagau
Bo Nkani 12 years ago

I enjoyed reading your articles. But one can easily argue that you saw nothing wrong with the university when its management was dominated by people of a particular ethnic group. Though, the University is cited in the North, ...
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I enjoyed reading your articles. But one can easily argue that you saw nothing wrong with the university when its management was dominated by people of a particular ethnic group. Though, the University is cited in the North, it is not for northerners, just as one cannot say that UCC is for Fantes or Legon for Gas.
You should advocate that all regions should have autonomous universities and not campuses (in the case of UDS).
YALIMA 12 years ago

Mr Dargati Nationalist, please say something about SADA for the general public, especially Northers, to know the wanton manner in which millions of Ghana Cedis are being decipated,diverted and misappropriated in the name of t ...
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Mr Dargati Nationalist, please say something about SADA for the general public, especially Northers, to know the wanton manner in which millions of Ghana Cedis are being decipated,diverted and misappropriated in the name of trees and guinea fowls.
Kofi 12 years ago

"There is an Akan adage that says, “Nea otwa asa nnim se nakyi akyia”. To wit, he who dances so beautifully does not know that his/her back is crooked".
Joe, your interpretation of the Akan adage is wrong.

"There is an Akan adage that says, “Nea otwa asa nnim se nakyi akyia”. To wit, he who dances so beautifully does not know that his/her back is crooked".
Joe, your interpretation of the Akan adage is wrong.
Nana Yaw Nantwi 12 years ago

As a development activitist myself, I have trying to convince my son that UDS is the best university to attend if he is successful at the WASSCE 2013. I find the programmes at Wa Campus to be much more relevant to our social ...
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As a development activitist myself, I have trying to convince my son that UDS is the best university to attend if he is successful at the WASSCE 2013. I find the programmes at Wa Campus to be much more relevant to our social and economic development than the course combinations on offer at Legon and KNUST. But it just struck me that almost 100% of the faculty are from the Northern or at least have Northern names. in my naivity I felt guilty that Southern scholars and students as usual were under-rating this University and was spurred on to get my son to do something different. After reading about nepotism amongst the various ethnic groups I now shudder at the thought. Please don't let your bias kill this rare genm of a Univeristy
EBONY 12 years ago

good work done keep on doin that,i like it

good work done keep on doin that,i like it
KOFI ELLISON 12 years ago

The writer implies:

"There is an Akan adage that says, “Nea otwa asa nnim se nakyi akyia”. To wit, he who dances so beautifully does not know that his/her back is crooked."

Actually, the adage has nothing to do with ...
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The writer implies:

"There is an Akan adage that says, “Nea otwa asa nnim se nakyi akyia”. To wit, he who dances so beautifully does not know that his/her back is crooked."

Actually, the adage has nothing to do with dancing.

Rather it correctly says: "Nea oretwa esa (sa) no, onim se n'akyiri akyea"

Esa or sa is the Akan word for boundary or ehyi?. Thus, when one is lining up or drawing up(demarcating)a boundary, one cannot know necessarily whether the line is drawn correctly or not.

To wit, it is those who are witnesses who must draw his attention to the fact that the boundary or ehyi? is crooked (akyea).

Some may even interpret 'esa' or 'sa' in the context of the proverb as meaning ?kwan or a narrow foot path!

But I think esa appropriately means a line or boundary. Sukkuu nkwadaa no ato esa tenten meaning; the school children have formed a long line!!

This proverb teaches us and advises (especially those in leadership or command positions) that one person alone cannot necessarily be a judge and jury. We must listen to the views of others. It is synonymous with Etikro nko agyina (tuo)!!!

(I am Kofi Ellison and I approve this message! multilingual and linguist!!)
Joy 12 years ago

Kofi, I love your comments, as usual!!

Kofi, I love your comments, as usual!!

azagi 12 years ago

lET'S BE ONE!

lET'S BE ONE!

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