You, this too-known Kwaku Danso are too old to be taken seriously. Probably, you will do better at 67 years if you leave us alone in peace to celebrate our President. You are far older than him; but what have you done for Gha ... read full comment
You, this too-known Kwaku Danso are too old to be taken seriously. Probably, you will do better at 67 years if you leave us alone in peace to celebrate our President. You are far older than him; but what have you done for Ghana to warrant your being respected and remembered?
You left Ghana in the 1960s for the US to educate yourself and settle in Livermore, California, having managed to build a house or two in East Legon, which you are selling because you feel you can't live in Ghana.
You are such a self-conceited bullfrog with a mature capacity for stupidity. Go 'way you!!
Mah 10 years ago
Idiot, when somebody writes to praise this foolish President, then it is praises from you and all these stupid guinea fowl warriors.
Why is that you fools cannot take criticism? Go ahead and enjoy your stupid President but ... read full comment
Idiot, when somebody writes to praise this foolish President, then it is praises from you and all these stupid guinea fowl warriors.
Why is that you fools cannot take criticism? Go ahead and enjoy your stupid President but use I instead of we to include me because this foolish Gonja President is useless than the kola chewing Sissala Limann
Aduanaba 10 years ago
Let me put it bluntly. J.D. Mahama is not in power by accident. Rather he is a product of most Ghanaian aspirations. One may be tempted to ask what Ghanaians really want, and not knowing it, may not be far form the truth. The ... read full comment
Let me put it bluntly. J.D. Mahama is not in power by accident. Rather he is a product of most Ghanaian aspirations. One may be tempted to ask what Ghanaians really want, and not knowing it, may not be far form the truth. The problem is, nobody asks the hard questions, so the masses will continue to be fooled till they do something about it.
Ellen 10 years ago
Wise Citizen God bless you
Wise Citizen God bless you
insight to the bone 10 years ago
Mills avoided many of the slips and mistakes pepeni has made. he has deeped the divisions and championed tribalism , ethnocentrism , ministers based on nepotism and favors rather than on merit and competence , lack of underst ... read full comment
Mills avoided many of the slips and mistakes pepeni has made. he has deeped the divisions and championed tribalism , ethnocentrism , ministers based on nepotism and favors rather than on merit and competence , lack of understanding of the majority and sidelining majority participation in favor of a minority . has not tackled corruption thus enabling it to take root right down to the secretary and body guard level. marginalized national interest in favor of petty cash deals for his selfish interest . advocated for abhorring gay perversity and homosexuals influencing the society. participated and has given protection and refuge to all his cronies who have robbed the tax payer and the wealth of the nation depriving future generations any chance of prosperity . has not been able to facilitate an environment that creates jobs , boost the economy with prudent macro economic strategies and implementing solutions . the list goes on but for now we all conclude pepeni is a miserable failure and we are heading on a fast train to war . ndc is wise to rethink if this is the future they should secure for their children. maybe wisdom will prevail though i doubt it with all the deeply entrenched ewe hegemony , northern tribalism mixed with islamic mentality ,corrupt southerners with shallow greedy motives . in short a club of the worst caliber of Ghanaian s. if the supreme court does call for a runoff soon we all know the country will fall apart.
Ellen 10 years ago
What is written is written, no matter how you describe the President we love him. Jesus Christ our Savoir was born in a manger and the father was a carpenter
.The stone the builders rejected became the corner stone. You ca ... read full comment
What is written is written, no matter how you describe the President we love him. Jesus Christ our Savoir was born in a manger and the father was a carpenter
.The stone the builders rejected became the corner stone. You can never changed our mind for it is fixed. JM is our Divine elected President period
godwin 10 years ago
if it is not Nana
addo or Mpp then nobody in ghana is intelligent enough to run the Country?, is that what you are saying....pls give us a break
if it is not Nana
addo or Mpp then nobody in ghana is intelligent enough to run the Country?, is that what you are saying....pls give us a break
Yaw B 10 years ago
He has written a very thought-provoking article. The truth hurts at times. Take it or leave it and spare us your inferior comments.
He has written a very thought-provoking article. The truth hurts at times. Take it or leave it and spare us your inferior comments.
Samson 10 years ago
Brilliant, spot on. Great ideas and thoughts. You should be his no. 1 advisor.
Brilliant, spot on. Great ideas and thoughts. You should be his no. 1 advisor.
Paul Amuna 10 years ago
A "warped mind" indeed. Emptiness, ignorance and arrogance combined! You have no clue how government functions. Someone has been vice president for FOUR years before becoming president and you write as if he just surfaced fro ... read full comment
A "warped mind" indeed. Emptiness, ignorance and arrogance combined! You have no clue how government functions. Someone has been vice president for FOUR years before becoming president and you write as if he just surfaced from no where and got the job!! Pathetic.
Familiarity they say breeds contempt and that is what I read here. Keep your foolish opinions about the president to yourself and stop wasting our time!
Kweku Mensah 10 years ago
All you people are skin pain. Frankly speaken nana addo will never become the president of Ghana.Wether you like it or not he will never be. Is these country for a particular people. Leave the president alone to work stupid p ... read full comment
All you people are skin pain. Frankly speaken nana addo will never become the president of Ghana.Wether you like it or not he will never be. Is these country for a particular people. Leave the president alone to work stupid people.
Yaw B 10 years ago
None of you guys have mentioned any falsity in the article. Why run away from the truth? Why do you have to sacrifice your intelligence for a party or leader who lacks the vision and competence to alleviate the sufferings of ... read full comment
None of you guys have mentioned any falsity in the article. Why run away from the truth? Why do you have to sacrifice your intelligence for a party or leader who lacks the vision and competence to alleviate the sufferings of your folks?
Paul Amuna 10 years ago
This is complete nonsense. First of all you draw a false conclusion. We are not supporting anyone blindly or supporting any party.
I am merely stating the facts. As to the authenticity of the statement, what the bishop di ... read full comment
This is complete nonsense. First of all you draw a false conclusion. We are not supporting anyone blindly or supporting any party.
I am merely stating the facts. As to the authenticity of the statement, what the bishop did was take something the president said completely out of context and to present it as if the president and his government have failed when they have yet some way to go. The president was merely trying to paint a picture of the state of our economy and to underscore the enormity of the task facing us, and I am sure if you followed the whole speech you will find that he suggested ways in which we could get out of the situation and affirmed his determination to lead the country in that direction.
If the bishop is truly interested in contributing to the process, why dd he not quote the president's whole speech and offer his own take on where the problems lie and how to solve them? This bishop's speech was latched on by Ebo Quansah and Chronicle yesterday in order to advance a political point which he, the bishop was clearly trying to do.
Can't you see that it is not being done in good faith, and certainly not a sermon for the people but a political speech? You need to grow up and recognise that this political and partisan bullshit will not work and is not taking us anywhere.
I for one will not stand by for people to attempt to ridicule our leaders without proper cause and without offering any sensible alternative. One thing's for sure, Mahama is not unintelligent or a lame-duck! It is people like you who wish he and his government to fail so that you will rejoice but what good does that do anyone and the nation? You tell me.
Yaw B 10 years ago
My friend, you are completely away from the issues discussed here. You seem to be having a nightmare from the message of a Bishop. I suggest you clear your mind before you post further comments. Good day.
My friend, you are completely away from the issues discussed here. You seem to be having a nightmare from the message of a Bishop. I suggest you clear your mind before you post further comments. Good day.
Paul Amuna 10 years ago
Sadly the bishop's message was rather hollow hence my nightmares! Good doctor, for your sound diagnosis. Good day to you too.
Sadly the bishop's message was rather hollow hence my nightmares! Good doctor, for your sound diagnosis. Good day to you too.
Ellen 10 years ago
Experience counts that was why one of their own Leaders said vote for an apprentice meaning the man who sat under training,knew in and out of governing,sent on an errands on several occasion both outside and inland and can s ... read full comment
Experience counts that was why one of their own Leaders said vote for an apprentice meaning the man who sat under training,knew in and out of governing,sent on an errands on several occasion both outside and inland and can stand storms by the grace of God.
Kobena 10 years ago
Kwaku, You are right. Every society desreves the leaders it gets. Ghanaians through our institutions and individual mentalities, really deserve the wishy washy leaders we have been getting in the past 20 or so years, or prob ... read full comment
Kwaku, You are right. Every society desreves the leaders it gets. Ghanaians through our institutions and individual mentalities, really deserve the wishy washy leaders we have been getting in the past 20 or so years, or probably since independence!
I called my folks back home before election 2012 and asked who they were going to vote for. One of my neices told me "Akufo-Addo is too short". I asked her if she had ever heard the man speak. She said no. I asked her what she would do if I told her that I knew him personally and that given the circumstances (Nduom belonged to the wrong party), Nana was the best of the lot. She said She would vote for the NPP Parliamentary candidate but not Nana. Meanwhile, this young lady's father is shorter than Nana Akufo-Addo!
I had similar experiences before previous elections. For instance, some people voted for the murderer Rawlings against Adu-Boahen because Rawlings was handsomer. What really gets my goat is that when they have voted for these non-achievers and things get rough at home, it is those of us who live outside that have to bear the brunt of their stupid choices. "Oh the money you send for grandma's upkeep is not enough, things are really hard... and so on."
That said, leadership is about delegation, the confidence to be able to appoint people that are better than oneself, sometimes. Ronald Reagan had no major administrative experience as a "B" level movie star, but he became governor of Califirnia, one of the most prosperous "countries" (that is what it really is) in the world. And he succeeded by appointing the best people. He did the same as President of the United States. Bill Clinton did the same, and Mr Kuffuor (apart from some really dumb decisons like Ananegate and his medals), succeeded by appointing some of the most capable people in the land.
I have met Nana Akufo-Addo on a personal level over years, under different circumstances, and I am certain that he has the personal confidence to appoint the best people to deliver Ghana from the rut of underdevelopment.
Finally, having gone through the NPP exhibits on the internet and casting my mind back to what I experienced working for a prominent Ghanaian institution in the 19080s and 90s, I am convinced that the people of Ghana did NOT vote for Jerry Rawlings in 1992 or 1996, nor did they vote for Atta-Mills in 2008 or Mahama in 2012.
That is why I still cry for my beloved country!
Kwaku A. Danso 10 years ago
Thanks.
However, I am at a loss and want you to sahre wiht us why you think there was rigging in 1992, 1996 and 2012.
How did Kufuor get past that then in 2000 and 2004?
Just curious as to strategy at the time.
Thanks.
However, I am at a loss and want you to sahre wiht us why you think there was rigging in 1992, 1996 and 2012.
How did Kufuor get past that then in 2000 and 2004?
Just curious as to strategy at the time.
Okonko Palm 10 years ago
It is difficult to see where this writer is coming from.Perhaps a believer in the accident of birth or accident of opportunities theory.The political scientist say that it takes more than good intentions to make a good leader ... read full comment
It is difficult to see where this writer is coming from.Perhaps a believer in the accident of birth or accident of opportunities theory.The political scientist say that it takes more than good intentions to make a good leader like it takes more than mere vision to make a good leader.Leaders by their nature are born with innate qualities which make them to stand out from the crowd and with a charisma which commands attention that make all want to work for him.Apart from Nkrumah we have not had any leader as charismatic with the vision that you are talking about.Some say such visionaries are rare and comes once in a life time.President Mahama is humble enough not to put himself in that category but when it comes to what we have at the moment Mahama is street above the rest Nana Addo included.It will be wrong to judge him now given his short time in office.All those oppose to President Mahama are ideologically opposed to his social justice policy and its test can only come with time.Give the president a chance to implement his agenda and judge him after his tenure.
Ellen 10 years ago
People think their capable but is God who institute Kingship. The moment He put you in a position He already provide the ingredients especially those who put him first.Every Leader or human beings has a uniqueness. leave the ... read full comment
People think their capable but is God who institute Kingship. The moment He put you in a position He already provide the ingredients especially those who put him first.Every Leader or human beings has a uniqueness. leave the President alone you can advice positively thanks
Ama Adamson 10 years ago
Well Said my dear.
Well Said my dear.
Kojo T 10 years ago
We call some of those dada ba . You could be writing about Nana. Mahama became a Minister so he learnt to be a manager and 3.5 years as VP
We call some of those dada ba . You could be writing about Nana. Mahama became a Minister so he learnt to be a manager and 3.5 years as VP
INDEPENDENT STATE OF AKANLAND 10 years ago
Akan people must go to the United Nations with Kofi Annan and announce the declaration of the independence of Akanland (Akan Republic). Upon the declaration of Akanland, Akan people will take their petroleum, gold, diamonds, ... read full comment
Akan people must go to the United Nations with Kofi Annan and announce the declaration of the independence of Akanland (Akan Republic). Upon the declaration of Akanland, Akan people will take their petroleum, gold, diamonds, bauxite and cocoa with them to the Akan Republic. DNA test will be taken on every person in the independent state of Akanland (Akan Republic) and the Akan Republic population would be 99.8% Ethnic Akan population only. No Ewes and No other Fucking Ethnic group in Africa would be allowed to live in the sovereign state of Akanland and the Akan Republic.
The Akan people and all the patriotic Akan men must take up GUNS and go on SHOOTING rampage to SHOOT and KILL any Ewe people, Northerners, Nigerian people, Chinese people, Politicians and any non-Akan people insight on the AKAN TERRITORY'S including "John Dramani Mahama" must be SHOT to Death or BOMBED to Death by any patriotic Akan or all the patriotic Akan people for the Independence of the AKAN REPUBLIC and begin from Wednesday 15 May 2013.
The declaration of the AKAN REPUBLIC must be announced before December 2013..... The time is fast running out for the failed and fake state Ghana.....Ghana has NO Security and NO Government and Fake President.....Ghana is Lawless and Ungoverned.
The Akan people must go to the United Nations with Kofi Annan and declare the Independence of the AKAN REPUBLIC before its too late....Time is running out.
You, this too-known Kwaku Danso are too old to be taken seriously. Probably, you will do better at 67 years if you leave us alone in peace to celebrate our President. You are far older than him; but what have you done for Gha ...
read full comment
Idiot, when somebody writes to praise this foolish President, then it is praises from you and all these stupid guinea fowl warriors.
Why is that you fools cannot take criticism? Go ahead and enjoy your stupid President but ...
read full comment
Let me put it bluntly. J.D. Mahama is not in power by accident. Rather he is a product of most Ghanaian aspirations. One may be tempted to ask what Ghanaians really want, and not knowing it, may not be far form the truth. The ...
read full comment
Wise Citizen God bless you
Mills avoided many of the slips and mistakes pepeni has made. he has deeped the divisions and championed tribalism , ethnocentrism , ministers based on nepotism and favors rather than on merit and competence , lack of underst ...
read full comment
What is written is written, no matter how you describe the President we love him. Jesus Christ our Savoir was born in a manger and the father was a carpenter
.The stone the builders rejected became the corner stone. You ca ...
read full comment
if it is not Nana
addo or Mpp then nobody in ghana is intelligent enough to run the Country?, is that what you are saying....pls give us a break
He has written a very thought-provoking article. The truth hurts at times. Take it or leave it and spare us your inferior comments.
Brilliant, spot on. Great ideas and thoughts. You should be his no. 1 advisor.
A "warped mind" indeed. Emptiness, ignorance and arrogance combined! You have no clue how government functions. Someone has been vice president for FOUR years before becoming president and you write as if he just surfaced fro ...
read full comment
All you people are skin pain. Frankly speaken nana addo will never become the president of Ghana.Wether you like it or not he will never be. Is these country for a particular people. Leave the president alone to work stupid p ...
read full comment
None of you guys have mentioned any falsity in the article. Why run away from the truth? Why do you have to sacrifice your intelligence for a party or leader who lacks the vision and competence to alleviate the sufferings of ...
read full comment
This is complete nonsense. First of all you draw a false conclusion. We are not supporting anyone blindly or supporting any party.
I am merely stating the facts. As to the authenticity of the statement, what the bishop di ...
read full comment
My friend, you are completely away from the issues discussed here. You seem to be having a nightmare from the message of a Bishop. I suggest you clear your mind before you post further comments. Good day.
Sadly the bishop's message was rather hollow hence my nightmares! Good doctor, for your sound diagnosis. Good day to you too.
Experience counts that was why one of their own Leaders said vote for an apprentice meaning the man who sat under training,knew in and out of governing,sent on an errands on several occasion both outside and inland and can s ...
read full comment
Kwaku, You are right. Every society desreves the leaders it gets. Ghanaians through our institutions and individual mentalities, really deserve the wishy washy leaders we have been getting in the past 20 or so years, or prob ...
read full comment
Thanks.
However, I am at a loss and want you to sahre wiht us why you think there was rigging in 1992, 1996 and 2012.
How did Kufuor get past that then in 2000 and 2004?
Just curious as to strategy at the time.
It is difficult to see where this writer is coming from.Perhaps a believer in the accident of birth or accident of opportunities theory.The political scientist say that it takes more than good intentions to make a good leader ...
read full comment
People think their capable but is God who institute Kingship. The moment He put you in a position He already provide the ingredients especially those who put him first.Every Leader or human beings has a uniqueness. leave the ...
read full comment
Well Said my dear.
We call some of those dada ba . You could be writing about Nana. Mahama became a Minister so he learnt to be a manager and 3.5 years as VP
Akan people must go to the United Nations with Kofi Annan and announce the declaration of the independence of Akanland (Akan Republic). Upon the declaration of Akanland, Akan people will take their petroleum, gold, diamonds, ...
read full comment