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Operation feed Yourself 12 years ago

THE MAN IGNATIOUS KUTU ACHEAMPONG WAS FAR BETTER THAN THOSE WHO CAME AFTER HIM.JJ KILLED HIM BECAUSE OF JEALOUSY.

THE MAN IGNATIOUS KUTU ACHEAMPONG WAS FAR BETTER THAN THOSE WHO CAME AFTER HIM.JJ KILLED HIM BECAUSE OF JEALOUSY.
Shaker 12 years ago

Kutu is far far better Dan Rawlings.

Kutu is far far better Dan Rawlings.
BISHOP 12 years ago

Depending on who you are and how you may see things, Acheampong's suggesting of a one party state was the best thing that could have happen to Ghana and Africa if well implemented. He said Africa wasnt ready for democracy and ...
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Depending on who you are and how you may see things, Acheampong's suggesting of a one party state was the best thing that could have happen to Ghana and Africa if well implemented. He said Africa wasnt ready for democracy and he was right, we ignored him and lets all see how chaotic and divided the whole system is as of today as a result of democracy.

All we needed to have done was to modify it so no one leader could take advantage of the system like they had in Singerpore, Malaysia, and currently China. A multi party system is mot suitable for a developing ondiscipline nation like Ghana. Democracy works best in well advance civilized societies.

One party government, tough and no nonsense that gets things done in a timely maner is what a developing nation needs. Despite his weaknesses Ghana was more united under his regime than we had under any democracy.
ILLITERATE APONKYI SARPONG 12 years ago

I can see Jayden was a toddler then. Kutu buitl all you've mentioned yet Ghana under Kutu was taken over by Kalabuley that we have to queue for common pepper.

Upon all his irrigation schemes to boost agriculture, we still ...
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I can see Jayden was a toddler then. Kutu buitl all you've mentioned yet Ghana under Kutu was taken over by Kalabuley that we have to queue for common pepper.

Upon all his irrigation schemes to boost agriculture, we still had food shortages and hunger was everywhere. This situation under Kutu Acheampong compelled Ghanaians to seek pastures elswhere, some Ghanaians left for La Cote D'Ivoire, some went to Nigeria and others to Europe.

Though he was shot to death, it was the situation at his time that called for the radical movement(revolution) led by Akuffo.

You can choose to mention some of his good things but the big question still remain how he run Ghana like his personal property using his power to sleep with peoples wives in exchange for Golf and flour.
Pelicles 12 years ago

Ghana under IKE was better than all those who came after him. Did you hear him handing over huge sums of money to a single individual like Woyome? Kalabule or whatever one will call it is still alive in Ghana with a differen ...
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Ghana under IKE was better than all those who came after him. Did you hear him handing over huge sums of money to a single individual like Woyome? Kalabule or whatever one will call it is still alive in Ghana with a different name. How do you like the blatant corruption going on under this government? Since they came to power, they have borrowed $30 billion dollars and what have they done with that money?
HMMNNNNNN!!! 12 years ago

General Kutu Acheampong cannot be remembered be cause the very same government that killed him, AFRC/PNDC/NDC is still in power.I am very touched by this publication. Looking back, one could now say that Geneeral Acheampong l ...
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General Kutu Acheampong cannot be remembered be cause the very same government that killed him, AFRC/PNDC/NDC is still in power.I am very touched by this publication. Looking back, one could now say that Geneeral Acheampong looked more Ghanaian than all the leaders we have had. He was not tribalistic, he spread his developments well across the country. and every region had its share of his developments. He encouraged togetherness but we did not undestand him because we did not know that we will ever experience worst governments like this one.
AMA GHANA 12 years ago

I am sure Gen. Kutu Acheampong will be remembered after JJ Rawlings party leaves power, and all the landmarks named after the corrupt Attal Mills and Mahama will be renamed after him. Now Ghanaians have known that despite all ...
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I am sure Gen. Kutu Acheampong will be remembered after JJ Rawlings party leaves power, and all the landmarks named after the corrupt Attal Mills and Mahama will be renamed after him. Now Ghanaians have known that despite all the adversities, the guy did a lot for Ghana. May his soul and the souls of all those killed in JJ's revolution rest in peace.
Create, loot and share 12 years ago

Just compare him to Rawlings who came to power with the sole aim to cause mayhem to a section of the people of Ghana resulting in the polarization of the nation as we have it now. The nation is seriously divided along tribal ...
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Just compare him to Rawlings who came to power with the sole aim to cause mayhem to a section of the people of Ghana resulting in the polarization of the nation as we have it now. The nation is seriously divided along tribal lines as it is obvious Rawlings and his henchmen had anti-Akan sentiments.
saani bamba 12 years ago

you are absolutely wrong about rawlings and the anti-akan thing. you should be certain some members of the akan tribe demystified rawliings. out of all the women in ghana, he went for an asante woman and pledge that everythin ...
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you are absolutely wrong about rawlings and the anti-akan thing. you should be certain some members of the akan tribe demystified rawliings. out of all the women in ghana, he went for an asante woman and pledge that everything good that comes of the marriage, goes to the akans including the children and the party. however kutu was good and never did he deserve to die
MMOBORO 12 years ago

These are the traits of the human nature: No matter how good one may be, one wrong move destroys all of one's good attributes. Now, thanks to Mr. Mokoso's write-up, we can carve Kutu's name with pride.
I wonder how posteri ...
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These are the traits of the human nature: No matter how good one may be, one wrong move destroys all of one's good attributes. Now, thanks to Mr. Mokoso's write-up, we can carve Kutu's name with pride.
I wonder how posterity will remember the man who lined up six superior officers and and shot them dead.

MMOBOROWA 12 years ago

These are the traits of the human nature: No matter how good one may be, one wrong move destroys all of one's good attributes. Now, thanks to Mr. Mokoso's write-up, we can carve Kutu's name with pride.
I wonder how posteri ...
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These are the traits of the human nature: No matter how good one may be, one wrong move destroys all of one's good attributes. Now, thanks to Mr. Mokoso's write-up, we can carve Kutu's name with pride.
I wonder how posterity will also remember the man who lined up six of his superior officers and and shot them dead.
T.T 12 years ago

Ghana Ni, you are a simpleton,Who appointed Col. Bernasko?. Good Governance means putting the right people in the right places. Are you happy now with how sensitive positions are given to Party faithfuls who end up destroying ...
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Ghana Ni, you are a simpleton,Who appointed Col. Bernasko?. Good Governance means putting the right people in the right places. Are you happy now with how sensitive positions are given to Party faithfuls who end up destroying the jobs they are assigned? Please use your head properly.
TEACHER 12 years ago

Illiterate kola again.

"How he run Ghana like"

DO YOU KNOW THE PAST TENSE OF RUN IS RAN?

Using his power to sleep with peoples wifes"

PEOPLE'S WIVES.

Illiterate kola again.

"How he run Ghana like"

DO YOU KNOW THE PAST TENSE OF RUN IS RAN?

Using his power to sleep with peoples wifes"

PEOPLE'S WIVES.
Saddam 1 year ago

But he never went to the IMF or sold our factories like the others are doing.

But he never went to the IMF or sold our factories like the others are doing.
Frimpong, USA 12 years ago

And if I may add Kutu advocated for UNION GOVERNMENT which to me should be the right form of governing in Ghana and perhaps all developing nations. Democracy is alien to us, we are not ripe for it yet because of the greedy po ...
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And if I may add Kutu advocated for UNION GOVERNMENT which to me should be the right form of governing in Ghana and perhaps all developing nations. Democracy is alien to us, we are not ripe for it yet because of the greedy politicians it never saw the light of day. Under union government all bodies will be represented at various levels.
KK 12 years ago

You forgot to mention one thing: Acheampong was an Asante but he was not tribalistic. There was little tribalism during his reign. His Commissioners were from all parts of Ghana. It was during his reign that Regional Commissi ...
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You forgot to mention one thing: Acheampong was an Asante but he was not tribalistic. There was little tribalism during his reign. His Commissioners were from all parts of Ghana. It was during his reign that Regional Commissioners were selected from different regions from the one's they came from. For instance, a Northerner was the Commissioner in Ho. People still remember him.

Acheampong's coup was planned and carried out by Ewes and Asantes working together who decided to let Acheampong rule because he was the senior most officer they thought would be sympathetic to the cause. Acheampong did not carry out the coup himself. He did not pack his executive with only Asantes.

Even the women he gave the Golfs to were from different tribes. They were not only Asantes.
Kojo T 12 years ago

He brought Ghana driving also to the right side of the road instead of the left . Surely Kutu had his faults but also his merits

He brought Ghana driving also to the right side of the road instead of the left . Surely Kutu had his faults but also his merits
MINOR CASE 12 years ago

He established the medical school at KNUST.

He established the medical school at KNUST.
Omanbapa Osei Oyeadieyie 12 years ago

Then in secondary school, long vac between Form 3 and Form 4, I will never forget that day. I remember screahing in some old peugeout 404 on the streets of Mataheko !!

Then in secondary school, long vac between Form 3 and Form 4, I will never forget that day. I remember screahing in some old peugeout 404 on the streets of Mataheko !!
Ghana Ni 12 years ago

Although operation feed yourself and all the irrigation projects you mentioned happened under the Acheampong regime, they were all the brain child of Col. Bernasko, who was then the Commisioner for Agriculture, in that Govern ...
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Although operation feed yourself and all the irrigation projects you mentioned happened under the Acheampong regime, they were all the brain child of Col. Bernasko, who was then the Commisioner for Agriculture, in that Government.

black rabbit 12 years ago

lets get it right operation feed yourself was part of osagefo's 10year development programe that was handed over to Acheampong government by some dedicated civil servants who kept the plans hidden from the CIA after the 66 co ...
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lets get it right operation feed yourself was part of osagefo's 10year development programe that was handed over to Acheampong government by some dedicated civil servants who kept the plans hidden from the CIA after the 66 coup,he just implemented what was already writting.the next was operation feed your nation then operation feed your industry.this is why i think Ghana does not need a visonary the vision is already there all we need is a leader with the will to see it through,a selfless leader,a leader who puts Ghana first.
Ghana Ni 12 years ago

I agree with you on that.

So was the Bui Dam and countless other projects.

I agree with you on that.

So was the Bui Dam and countless other projects.
ABU 12 years ago

General Kutu Acheampong is second to the Osagyefo Messiah Nkrumah.Rawlings was a flop and stunted our development.All what he practiced was terror,murder and anarchy.

General Kutu Acheampong is second to the Osagyefo Messiah Nkrumah.Rawlings was a flop and stunted our development.All what he practiced was terror,murder and anarchy.
James Osei 12 years ago

Operation Feed Yourself was Kutu's idea. He got it when he was on a Military Course in Kansas City in the US (1967). He was so impressed with the massive corn fields he wondered why this could not be done in Ghana. Check this ...
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Operation Feed Yourself was Kutu's idea. He got it when he was on a Military Course in Kansas City in the US (1967). He was so impressed with the massive corn fields he wondered why this could not be done in Ghana. Check this information with his Press Secretary at the time( Kwamena Anaman). Bernasko assisted with the implementation but it was actually General Addo who was in charge at the start.
EKOW MUNKO 12 years ago

The writer forgot to add the fact that Acheampong strengthened the Ghana Armed Forces by ordering a squadron of Fokker F27,and one F 28,a squadron of bulldog trainer planes and a squadron of short sky vans.It was his time tha ...
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The writer forgot to add the fact that Acheampong strengthened the Ghana Armed Forces by ordering a squadron of Fokker F27,and one F 28,a squadron of bulldog trainer planes and a squadron of short sky vans.It was his time that Ghana took her place as africa's fore runner of peace keeping when Lt General E Erskine headed the UNIFIL ,the UN peace keeping force in Lebanon(WHICH STRUGGLING SOLDIERS AIRMEN AND SAILORS COULD MAKE ENDS MEET BY SERVING ON THESE TOURS ....EVEN TODAY)
So yes, General Acheampong was not evil as he has been portrayed to be.He was a statesman and above all God fearing a man with a good heart which people took advantage of AFTER ALL NO ONE IS PERFECT
Taliban2 12 years ago

IK did better than all

IK did better than all
Emmanuel Kyei 12 years ago

He was a sportsman too African Cup of Nations 1978

He was a sportsman too African Cup of Nations 1978
KFK 12 years ago

Add Operation Feed yourself/Industry to his credit.

Add Operation Feed yourself/Industry to his credit.
K. Boateng 12 years ago

which industry does Acheampong have to his credit?

which industry does Acheampong have to his credit?
LARYEAH 12 years ago

FOOL KOO BOTENG, WHICH INDUSTRY DO RAWLING HAVE TO HIS CREDIT APART FROM THE ONES HE SOLD? IDIOT!

FOOL KOO BOTENG, WHICH INDUSTRY DO RAWLING HAVE TO HIS CREDIT APART FROM THE ONES HE SOLD? IDIOT!

Sankofa 12 years ago

Did Kutu not set up the regional development corporations?

Was Neoplan buses not established in his time?

I remember oil extraction in Saltpond by Gulf Amoco was started in his regime. He had the good sense to negotiate ...
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Did Kutu not set up the regional development corporations?

Was Neoplan buses not established in his time?

I remember oil extraction in Saltpond by Gulf Amoco was started in his regime. He had the good sense to negotiate a shared 50-50 partnership, far better than the 10 to 15 per cent share we have under recent oil agreements. Saltpond is still producing oil, though revenue is still relatively small.

Kutu took a golden share in Ashanti Goldfields for the country. This was to ensure that we would be the majority shareholder. Certainly far better than Busia did renewing the concession for Goldfields for a further 50 years when the lease expired, ensuring that Goldfields would continue to exploit our resources to our detriment.

Kutu's regime introduced the phrase 'capturing the commanding heights of our economy' coined by Dr Robert Gardiner, who was appointed Adviser on Finance and Economic Planning after serving as Chairman of the Economic Commission for Africa.

Kutu's major credit was his repudiation of bad debts incurred by previous regimes, and the Operation feed yourself which led to self-sufficiency in rice with surplus for export. Sugarcane and molasses were produced in abundance for our factories.

Kutu certainly made his mark, and deserves more credit than he has been given.
Kofi 12 years ago

I agree with you 100%. Thank God his murderers are still around to know how history is judging Acheampong. The actual reason for his murder was not corruption but insubordination on the part of some rogue soldiers. To them, I ...
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I agree with you 100%. Thank God his murderers are still around to know how history is judging Acheampong. The actual reason for his murder was not corruption but insubordination on the part of some rogue soldiers. To them, I say SHAME!
The Master 12 years ago

This BONO benkoto bensore gyimi gyimii will always try to discredit any achievement by an Asante man. This article cited many irrigation projects and other things he did in seven years but this tribalistic village idiot from ...
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This BONO benkoto bensore gyimi gyimii will always try to discredit any achievement by an Asante man. This article cited many irrigation projects and other things he did in seven years but this tribalistic village idiot from Techiman village is still asking stupid questions. Tell us what industry your supported Rawlings have to his name in his twenty years rule.
Abransamadu 12 years ago

You idiot, short and ugly Asanteman, what is tribal about Boating’s comment to warrant such foolish rebuttal? What was our economic condition during Acheampong's time? Was Ghana's economy healthy with his 'akurase yentua' d ...
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You idiot, short and ugly Asanteman, what is tribal about Boating’s comment to warrant such foolish rebuttal? What was our economic condition during Acheampong's time? Was Ghana's economy healthy with his 'akurase yentua' declaration that almost led Ghana to bankruptcy when basic items and medicine could not be found on the markets / pharmacy shops and our factories collapsed due to lack of foreign trade? Do you remember when we formed long queues to buy common things like soap, sardine, milk, just to mention a few? Most of our problems today are the results from Acheampong’s misrule! Anyway Acheampong shouldn’t have been killed as the so-called redeemers / messiahs’ who were penniless at that time are now millionaires living in luxuries due to the same
Moses 12 years ago

Motherfucker, you lack the brains to realise the hardships was the result of Western mechanizations to reduce the proceeds earned from our commodities?

Motherfucker, you lack the brains to realise the hardships was the result of Western mechanizations to reduce the proceeds earned from our commodities?
VOLUNTORY CONTRIBUTOR 12 years ago

To his industrilizations, Kutu Acheampong gave that to private enterprises. Business people from both genders came out. Hoteliers, small scale manufacturiing, service industries that was being choked by our total participatin ...
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To his industrilizations, Kutu Acheampong gave that to private enterprises. Business people from both genders came out. Hoteliers, small scale manufacturiing, service industries that was being choked by our total participating "kalabule".

Names like handiman snowsome,Mark Coffies, kowus motors, Ngunanu, revamping of GIHOC.tECHNOLOGY SCHOOLS ARTI-CRAFTS like catering which advance countries call gomez foods.
TEACHER 12 years ago

You stupid benkoto koo gyimi gyimii boateng, get over it, your people were enslaved by Asantes and still pay homage to Asantehene, you stupid ugly bono fool with more than 32 teeths in your mouth like your uncle Boakye the id ...
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You stupid benkoto koo gyimi gyimii boateng, get over it, your people were enslaved by Asantes and still pay homage to Asantehene, you stupid ugly bono fool with more than 32 teeths in your mouth like your uncle Boakye the idiotic bono gyimi gyimii.
MINOR CASE 12 years ago

Idiot .private capital establishes industries not govt.

Idiot .private capital establishes industries not govt.
K. Boateng 12 years ago

"Satan was not evil begotten, but good perverted”.

In which book is this quotation picked from?

"Satan was not evil begotten, but good perverted”.

In which book is this quotation picked from?
Gabaa 12 years ago

I have been arguing that Kutu was and is the best that we ever had. Operation feed yourself testifies to his achievements, Ghana did not import food for over 3 years before we had the drought in the later parts of his rule, ...
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I have been arguing that Kutu was and is the best that we ever had. Operation feed yourself testifies to his achievements, Ghana did not import food for over 3 years before we had the drought in the later parts of his rule, hence the irrigation schemes...
aku shika 12 years ago

thank you for the good historical facts. How easy we forget. Acheampong did his best for what he was faced with at that time. Humans as we know (Ghanaians ) as a whole forget and only remember the golf, and women.

thank you for the good historical facts. How easy we forget. Acheampong did his best for what he was faced with at that time. Humans as we know (Ghanaians ) as a whole forget and only remember the golf, and women.
The Archivist 12 years ago

The Kpong dam was part of Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah's 7-year development plan for Ghana. It was to have been built by the USSR but the project - like practically all of Nkrumah's projects - was scuttled after the imperialist-spo ...
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The Kpong dam was part of Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah's 7-year development plan for Ghana. It was to have been built by the USSR but the project - like practically all of Nkrumah's projects - was scuttled after the imperialist-sponsored coup d'etat of 1966. Kutu Acheampong was part and parcel of the NLC imperialist-sponsored, neo-colonialist mercenary regime that overthrew Nkrumah and brought catastrophe (musu) to Ghana and Africa. Acheampong faithfully served the NLC as the Western Regional Commissioner.
K. Boateng 12 years ago

Oh he did serve in that government? Thank you, thank you sooo much for this history.

Oh he did serve in that government? Thank you, thank you sooo much for this history.
The Archivist 12 years ago

In his last days Nkrumah knew he was dying, and simply wanted to be allowed to return as a citizen to peacefully die in his beloved Ghana. He did not want to go to Romania at all. Diplomatic overtures were made through third ...
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In his last days Nkrumah knew he was dying, and simply wanted to be allowed to return as a citizen to peacefully die in his beloved Ghana. He did not want to go to Romania at all. Diplomatic overtures were made through third parties first to Busia. But he wouldn't have any of it. Then when Acheampong overthrew Busia in 72 (his own self-described "few amenities" coup), again, diplomatic efforts were made through certain African countries to allow Nkrumah to return on humanitarian grounds and peacefully die. Acheampong also refused. He initially didn't even want to allow Nkrumah's burial in Ghana and only relented due OAU diplomatic intercession.

In Acheampong's last days in office, he engaged the services of a female, white American evangelist to come and pray for rains in Ghana! So much for his now-touted irrigation plans.
K. Boateng 12 years ago

I read that piece somewhere and I shock Acheampong was that callous to Nkrumah; no wonder he faced the firing square.

I read that piece somewhere and I shock Acheampong was that callous to Nkrumah; no wonder he faced the firing square.
OSAGYEFO 12 years ago

ALSO THINK WISELY ABOUT WHAT RAWLINGS DID TO DR HILLA LIMANN.

ALSO THINK WISELY ABOUT WHAT RAWLINGS DID TO DR HILLA LIMANN.
kutunpofo 12 years ago

Before I make a comment, can Mr Archivist please tell us where he got this information about Kutu Acheampong refusing to allow Kwame Nkrumah back into Ghana, from?

Before I make a comment, can Mr Archivist please tell us where he got this information about Kutu Acheampong refusing to allow Kwame Nkrumah back into Ghana, from?
MenayeAFUAforiwa 12 years ago

Likewise Bui Dam.

Likewise Bui Dam.
Abransamadu 12 years ago

Bui Dam was proposed in 1927 by the British - Nkrumah was a teenager by then!

Bui Dam was proposed in 1927 by the British - Nkrumah was a teenager by then!
Create, loot and share 12 years ago

Do not take us back with your loose argument that it was on Nkrumah's plan. People deserve the credit for what they have been able to achieve in real terms. As I speak to you there are countless master plans on desk but it ta ...
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Do not take us back with your loose argument that it was on Nkrumah's plan. People deserve the credit for what they have been able to achieve in real terms. As I speak to you there are countless master plans on desk but it takes courage and vision of a good leader to lift them from the drawing board to their implementation. Learn to give credit where it is due.
BK 12 years ago

I agree with you.

I agree with you.
The Archivist 12 years ago

"Vision" indeed! Acheampong was part of the NLC junta that halted all of Nkrumah's industrialization projects - even against the advice of UN development experts. To halt a project for almost a decade and then revive it at gr ...
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"Vision" indeed! Acheampong was part of the NLC junta that halted all of Nkrumah's industrialization projects - even against the advice of UN development experts. To halt a project for almost a decade and then revive it at greater cost is not fruit of vision but sheer idiocy. Perhaps the Stockholm Syndrome explains the retarded arguments and exhibition of sycophancy in support of the idiot-dictator Acheampong.
Abrewanana 12 years ago

Jayden,

A good job done for bringing to light these numerous initiatives of General IKA. However, as a member of the 3rd batch of National Servicemen (Sep 1974 - Aug 1975), I beg to differ on crediting Kutu with the introd ...
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Jayden,

A good job done for bringing to light these numerous initiatives of General IKA. However, as a member of the 3rd batch of National Servicemen (Sep 1974 - Aug 1975), I beg to differ on crediting Kutu with the introduction of the NSS. The scheme began in Sep 1972, so in all likelihood, Dr. Busia's govt may have hatched the idea, only to be hijacked by Kutu, after the Jan 13, 1972 coup. Similarly, rural electrification was the brainchild of Busia's govt.

A noble attempt to "honor" the General, but please don't overpin his chest with undeserved medals!
Akora 12 years ago

The facts numerated above notwithstanding, the good Colonel became his own enemy when he became too sure of himself and allowed sycophants to woo him off his revolutionary route. Anyway I think Dansoman Estates was initiated ...
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The facts numerated above notwithstanding, the good Colonel became his own enemy when he became too sure of himself and allowed sycophants to woo him off his revolutionary route. Anyway I think Dansoman Estates was initiated by the Progress Party government in 1971 because I was a labourer for one of the contractors who were doing the excavations (name forgotten). I think he started veering off the tracks when he replaced the NRC with AMC in 1975. That was when things started going awry. But thanks to the writer the good things that he did are all still visible including the Kaneshie Super Market and the Kaneshie Sports Complex.
yaw adjei 12 years ago

Acheampong's coup was unneccesary.he has no justifiable reasons for toppling a democratic elected government. he has no vision for the country apart form coming to satisfy his own personal ambition. his seven year reign was t ...
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Acheampong's coup was unneccesary.he has no justifiable reasons for toppling a democratic elected government. he has no vision for the country apart form coming to satisfy his own personal ambition. his seven year reign was the wasted years the country ever faced and the performance was just a mediocre as evidenced by the list of achievements you stated. Under his government education was given the least priority
OSAGYEFO 12 years ago

WHAT ABOUT RAWLINGS 19 YEARS RULE?

WHAT ABOUT RAWLINGS 19 YEARS RULE?
Rawlings chain 12 years ago

Rawlings came to kills people, period.

Rawlings came to kills people, period.
Concerned 12 years ago

Yaw, Kutu removed a government which was effectively a one party state. Afrifa and co banned the cpp so how can any sane human being call that busia cia government a democracy. Kutu then realized parties in general did not h ...
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Yaw, Kutu removed a government which was effectively a one party state. Afrifa and co banned the cpp so how can any sane human being call that busia cia government a democracy. Kutu then realized parties in general did not help so he proposed a party-less government. clearly it is a good idea considering the degree of polarisation we currently have. No one is perfect, so obviously he had some shortcomings but kicking out the cia government is to me one of his legacies. Do you think a government imposed on us by the cia is good for us. In it's form, the busia gov't looked like a democratic gov't but in substance it was not. When Mahama is kicked out of power and we decide to ban the NDC as well, who do you think will win the next election? Will you call that democracy? Please engage your brains and prove to us you belong to the human race and you are not some dog who has managed to learn how to write
STONER KOBYLYNTON 12 years ago

Abrewanana, it is true that late PM - Busia conceived some of the projects which the late General came to execute them to the benefit of the nation rather than behaving like what the present day government is doing.

Just t ...
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Abrewanana, it is true that late PM - Busia conceived some of the projects which the late General came to execute them to the benefit of the nation rather than behaving like what the present day government is doing.

Just think about 20 or less miles road from Nsawam to Suhum junction, which was started by Kuffour's government. To date it takes almost 3 hours to cross that path if you value your car. The government housing complex at Koforidua which was started by Kuffour's regime has left to rot.

I don't think NDC is a patriotic government because the achitect of the NDC party (Mr. Rawlings)was once against homes with two toilet facilities. How do you place a head of state in history who could announced on the National Radio to incite people to boycott Appiah Menkah's products? Is this a patriotic individual? Honestly General Acheampong played a meaningful role in the country's history. He had his faults but comparing him to governments after his regime, he was not selfish but had the country at heart. E&OE
VOLUNTORY CONTRIBUTOR 12 years ago

Why IK removed Busia gives more insight to your worry.If you can find that out, your problem would be solved.Owing to that, I.K. did not kill for his administration as a military strong man.

Why IK removed Busia gives more insight to your worry.If you can find that out, your problem would be solved.Owing to that, I.K. did not kill for his administration as a military strong man.
Sankofa 12 years ago

Kutu's achievements were impressive.

He was vilified because of the corruption that was rife in high places, the agitation for democracy in place of the military regime, and UNIGOV. He was seen as crude and of low intellig ...
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Kutu's achievements were impressive.

He was vilified because of the corruption that was rife in high places, the agitation for democracy in place of the military regime, and UNIGOV. He was seen as crude and of low intelligence.

With hindsight, he was a better leader than some of the leaders we have had. He was certainly better than Afrifa and Ankrah. It is interesting that Bishop Akwasi Sarpong, one of his fiercest critics, recently suggested consideration of a no-party system of democracy as mooted by Kutu in UNIGOV. Given the polarisation of the country under the present multi-party system, UNIGOV does not look out of place at all.

Kutu did not deserve his fate. he remains the forgotten man of Ghana politics. History will judge him more kindly.
George Opoku-Agyemang 12 years ago

Gen IK Acheampong if you do developmental studies Gen I K is second to Dr Kwame Nkrumah he also form Academycals and black mateos very good and sensible article

Gen IK Acheampong if you do developmental studies Gen I K is second to Dr Kwame Nkrumah he also form Academycals and black mateos very good and sensible article
nii atuguba 12 years ago

We dont appreciate our own.....the unigov system of government might have been a solution to our poor governance over the years.Kutu never had a foreign account ,a true Ghanaian

We dont appreciate our own.....the unigov system of government might have been a solution to our poor governance over the years.Kutu never had a foreign account ,a true Ghanaian
MenayeAFUAforiwa 12 years ago

Wasn't the same "mate me ho fo"United Party people who kicked against it? The stone that the builders rejected is now becoming the corner stone.
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Wasn't the same "mate me ho fo"United Party people who kicked against it? The stone that the builders rejected is now becoming the corner stone.
Thank you Jayden Mokosco for bringing the MEMORIES of Gen.Kutu Acheampong to our attention
MenayeAFUAforiwa 12 years ago

Wasn't the same "mate me ho fo"United Party people who kicked against it? The stone that the builders rejected is now becoming the corner stone.
Thank you Jayden Mokosco for bringing the MEMORIES of Gen.Kutu Acheampong to ou ...
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Wasn't the same "mate me ho fo"United Party people who kicked against it? The stone that the builders rejected is now becoming the corner stone.
Thank you Jayden Mokosco for bringing the MEMORIES of Gen.Kutu Acheampong to our attention. He will never Die.
Bun 12 years ago

Who the he'll told you that, mr black man. At his trial he said he had only 13 cedis in his barclays a/c only to be exposed the following day by ghanaians who knew about money he had stuck at the world bank and the mansion he ...
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Who the he'll told you that, mr black man. At his trial he said he had only 13 cedis in his barclays a/c only to be exposed the following day by ghanaians who knew about money he had stuck at the world bank and the mansion he had in uk now converted into an embassy block for the nation
Frimpong, USA 12 years ago

Stop the lies. Kutu didn't have anything in his account. Nkrumah never owned any property in his name. Afrifa built road to his village and also a mansion. Busia also built road and estate houses in his village. K4-Hotel, hou ...
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Stop the lies. Kutu didn't have anything in his account. Nkrumah never owned any property in his name. Afrifa built road to his village and also a mansion. Busia also built road and estate houses in his village. K4-Hotel, houses, mansions, government cars including presidential armored car, furniture, curtains, bedsheets etc etc all taken. Kuffour therefore was the biggest thief of all time
Moses 12 years ago

Ofui you and your family are thieves of all time, aboa.

Ofui you and your family are thieves of all time, aboa.
Uncle B 12 years ago

Well done for setting the record straight. Future generations deserve truth, objectivity and balance in the coverage of our national history. Whatever else he did with public funds, he did not spend all seven years distrbutin ...
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Well done for setting the record straight. Future generations deserve truth, objectivity and balance in the coverage of our national history. Whatever else he did with public funds, he did not spend all seven years distrbuting Golfs and promoting "bottom power." Contrary to what his savage murderers would have us believe, his OFY programme remains the most successful agricultural revolution our nation has ever seen. May God forgive his sins and his soul rest in peace. The Scottish bastard who murdered him, his colleagues and three High Court judges will SURELY get his comeuppance!
VINCEY,NJ 12 years ago

Gen I.K. Acheampong was indeed a great leader best after Osagyefo to this day I presume. Had Osagyefo live a bit longer around that time the Gen. would have brought him back to his motherland.I don't believe he gave golf car ...
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Gen I.K. Acheampong was indeed a great leader best after Osagyefo to this day I presume. Had Osagyefo live a bit longer around that time the Gen. would have brought him back to his motherland.I don't believe he gave golf cars to even one woman. he only helped a woman by directing the sector minister to help her. Thank you writer for this piece, some day soon his name will be vindicated. May he rest in peace for the injustice done to him.
dm_ele@yahoo.co.uk 12 years ago

Brilliant article, Jayden!
I'll coomunicate with you via e-mail.
Cheers... Frank.

Brilliant article, Jayden!
I'll coomunicate with you via e-mail.
Cheers... Frank.
OGA yum yum 12 years ago

3che, oloye!!!!

3che, oloye!!!!
Abongo 12 years ago

You are a fool and don;t even know the right name of the man Acheampong. When he staged the coup, he was known as Ignatius Kuti Acheampong. You check things for your self.

You are a fool and don;t even know the right name of the man Acheampong. When he staged the coup, he was known as Ignatius Kuti Acheampong. You check things for your self.
kwacuvi 12 years ago

You nailed it in the right way. JJ the criminal-nsawam cannery, star hotel,cocoa products,4 govt houses at ridge and other dubious businesses around the world is walking free. What jj has to his credit it ib indisciline whic ...
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You nailed it in the right way. JJ the criminal-nsawam cannery, star hotel,cocoa products,4 govt houses at ridge and other dubious businesses around the world is walking free. What jj has to his credit it ib indisciline which has plagued ndc(ghana) and is the hallmark of his foot soldiers.Who owns 31 dec and all the properties?jj and konadu the thieves. Why are ghanaians so fearful of these two thieves and killers?Have you forgotten the keys to the car used to abduct the judges?God is a waiting judge and want them to change.Kutu never had money and business associate like jj killer and wife but was murdered no bulletproof cars, 5 million dollars etc.God is alive.
Concerned 12 years ago

Time will always tell,a good man was made to look evil and an evil man made to look good. We need to dissect that murderous rawlings and give him a fitting punishment. Even if Kutu's charge of liking women was true, compare t ...
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Time will always tell,a good man was made to look evil and an evil man made to look good. We need to dissect that murderous rawlings and give him a fitting punishment. Even if Kutu's charge of liking women was true, compare that the number of leaders who like men, I mean homo leaders. Kutu's allegations were rumours so if rumours are facts then we are all aware of current and past rumours about young boys.
GIWA 12 years ago

KUTI ACHEAMPONG DIED NOT BECAUSE HE WAS BAD BUT A PLAN ORCHESTRATED BY THE AHOIS AND TSIKATAS, A HATRED AGAINST AKANS ESPECIALLY ASHANTIS.SO THEY FOUND THEIR BOAKYE GYAN FULL OF VENOM TOWARDS ASHANTIS BECAUSE OF HIS UNCLE AND ...
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KUTI ACHEAMPONG DIED NOT BECAUSE HE WAS BAD BUT A PLAN ORCHESTRATED BY THE AHOIS AND TSIKATAS, A HATRED AGAINST AKANS ESPECIALLY ASHANTIS.SO THEY FOUND THEIR BOAKYE GYAN FULL OF VENOM TOWARDS ASHANTIS BECAUSE OF HIS UNCLE AND OF BUSIA ,HE ALSO FOUND HIS BEST FRIEND JJ A HUNGRY MAN READY FOR ANYTHING THAT MAY COME HIS WAY,THE RESULTS IS WHAT WE SAW ON JUNE 4 AND STILL GOING ON
ATO 12 years ago

WHAT BOGUS CRAP! I.K. AKYEAMPONG WAS OVERTHROWN IN A "PALACE COUP" BY MEMBER OF HIS OWN REGIME LED BY GENERAL AKUFFO, WHO WENT ON TO LEAD THE SMC NO. 2. ACHEAMPONG WAS ALLEGEDLY PLACED IN A SECLUDED HILL-TOP VILLA IN AKOSOMBO ...
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WHAT BOGUS CRAP! I.K. AKYEAMPONG WAS OVERTHROWN IN A "PALACE COUP" BY MEMBER OF HIS OWN REGIME LED BY GENERAL AKUFFO, WHO WENT ON TO LEAD THE SMC NO. 2. ACHEAMPONG WAS ALLEGEDLY PLACED IN A SECLUDED HILL-TOP VILLA IN AKOSOMBO.
GIWA 12 years ago

JUST LISTING TO YOURSELF DID ACHEAMPONG DIED AT THE HANDS OF AKUFFO,FOLLOW BOAKYE GYAN AND JJ WHO IS THE BRAVEST TO JOURNALIST.

JUST LISTING TO YOURSELF DID ACHEAMPONG DIED AT THE HANDS OF AKUFFO,FOLLOW BOAKYE GYAN AND JJ WHO IS THE BRAVEST TO JOURNALIST.
Ato 12 years ago

your english is so deplorable, so i am not surprised that you did not comprehend what i wrote

your english is so deplorable, so i am not surprised that you did not comprehend what i wrote
Kojo T 12 years ago

I supported Kutu but do not forget things had become so bad Kutu was removed by Akufo before JJ came

I supported Kutu but do not forget things had become so bad Kutu was removed by Akufo before JJ came
Kofi 12 years ago

...and what did Rawlings leave Ghanaians?

...and what did Rawlings leave Ghanaians?
Kwadwo 12 years ago

I was an athlete an ran the national team in most of the games in Nigeria, the Ivory Coast, Senegal and Togo. Great Generals like Bob Kotei and George Yaw Boakye were sports enthusiast attended the games and presented medals ...
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I was an athlete an ran the national team in most of the games in Nigeria, the Ivory Coast, Senegal and Togo. Great Generals like Bob Kotei and George Yaw Boakye were sports enthusiast attended the games and presented medals to the victors. I was shocked when they were summarily executed by Rawlings and his pose. I enjoyed my secondary school years under Acheampong and I remember joining a student volunteer force to harvest corn for various farmers. It was the best of times and may the souls of Acheampong and the other military officers killed by Rawlings rest in peace.
DEMOCRAT-USA 12 years ago

EXCELLENT REPORT,BRO. PLEASE TELL US ABOUT KUFOUR'S LEGAcY,IF ANY.THANKS BRO.

EXCELLENT REPORT,BRO. PLEASE TELL US ABOUT KUFOUR'S LEGAcY,IF ANY.THANKS BRO.
nico 12 years ago

If I had chance to save ONE of the executed generals, it would have been Gen. Acheampong. A true Ghanaian, patriot, the most detribalized asante man, and above all, one of the kindest leaders Ghana has ever seen. Gen. Acheamp ...
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If I had chance to save ONE of the executed generals, it would have been Gen. Acheampong. A true Ghanaian, patriot, the most detribalized asante man, and above all, one of the kindest leaders Ghana has ever seen. Gen. Acheampong loved Ghana and all its citizens. I had the opportunity to see Gen. Acheampong as a kid in primary school when he visited Tamale. He was a charismatic leader betrayed by those he helped. The greatest injustice was to execute gen. acheampong. Honour Acheampong now!
GeeDee 12 years ago

Among other things I can still recall that it was during the era of Acheampong that Accra-Takoradi asphalt highway project was started. Also one cannot lose track of the iconic school buses and school "bone shakers" bearing t ...
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Among other things I can still recall that it was during the era of Acheampong that Accra-Takoradi asphalt highway project was started. Also one cannot lose track of the iconic school buses and school "bone shakers" bearing the logo of Valco Fund. Indeed IK Acheampong deserves recognition in annals of Ghanaian history.
Hk 12 years ago

The current crop of politicians are more dangerous to ghana. They all siphon the nation coffer into their personal accounts.
I want to believe that ghana is not poor as has been portrayed but it has been mismanaged by our so ...
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The current crop of politicians are more dangerous to ghana. They all siphon the nation coffer into their personal accounts.
I want to believe that ghana is not poor as has been portrayed but it has been mismanaged by our so called politicians.
We as citizens cannot to left out from the blame, Because the deeds of citizens reflects in their leaders. The leaders are chosen from the citizens. So if the citizens are corrupt their leaders will be corrupt. Lets all ponder over this issue and change within ourselves. We do not get our leaders from mars or Jupiter or any other planet but we get them from our own country. Our situation cannot be changed unless we change within ourselves.
Samuel Osei-Tutu 12 years ago

It really shocks me to read that some people can give credit to Mr I. K. Acheampong after all the evil that he did to this nation Ghana. Don't get me wrong; I wish he were alive to see for himself how deep he and his cronies ...
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It really shocks me to read that some people can give credit to Mr I. K. Acheampong after all the evil that he did to this nation Ghana. Don't get me wrong; I wish he were alive to see for himself how deep he and his cronies plunged Ghana into the abyss of moral decadency. The writer started by acknowledging that "Acheampong always evokes such synonyms as Kalabule, Golf cars and women etc. Granted that the late Acheampong had all these attributes..." He then went on to list some or most of the physical and material achievements of this man. Acheampong plunged the country into the worse of moral decay from which we have not been able to recover as a nation. Yes, I lived through the reign of Kutu, and my heart is filled with sorrow when I reflect on how we as a people sank so low. A nation is built on a moral strength of her people and nothing can be better than that. Since the time of Acheampong Ghana has not been able to recover from her moral decay. I would rather leave my children with a strong moral foundation on which they can build their life and attract the blessings of God, than to build them mansions and castles while leaving them morally depraved!!
Concerned 12 years ago

Compare then to now and tell us about moral decay. You are just an idiot who has some personal vendetta against this fine man.Fuck off

Compare then to now and tell us about moral decay. You are just an idiot who has some personal vendetta against this fine man.Fuck off
Pelicles 12 years ago

JJ the devil advocate, is the one who destroyed Ghana. His quack revolution erased the respect that we Ghanaians prides ourselves with and replaced it with disrespect which very obvious in our society. How many presidents ha ...
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JJ the devil advocate, is the one who destroyed Ghana. His quack revolution erased the respect that we Ghanaians prides ourselves with and replaced it with disrespect which very obvious in our society. How many presidents have you heard slapping their vices other than JJ? Remember vice president Arckaa?
MINOR CASE 12 years ago

Acheampong himself never stole a penny.He was far better tnan those who gave him a bad name to hang him.How low can a nation sink with this present govt--dishing out millions to party cronies for no work done. List a single a ...
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Acheampong himself never stole a penny.He was far better tnan those who gave him a bad name to hang him.How low can a nation sink with this present govt--dishing out millions to party cronies for no work done. List a single achievement of the AFRC/PNDC/NDC. After Nkrumah, compare the vision of the two Asantes , Kuffour and Acheampong with the rest.
T.T 12 years ago

Samuel Osei-Tutu, in all that long,winding ,useless submission have you been able to point at one specific demerits of the man you so hate.The history of this Country will be re-written and people like you will envy to death.

Samuel Osei-Tutu, in all that long,winding ,useless submission have you been able to point at one specific demerits of the man you so hate.The history of this Country will be re-written and people like you will envy to death.
Yaw 12 years ago

Mokosco, good article. In addition, Gen. Kutu built many Health Centers in the then Upper Regions: e.g.Duori health center Chiana health center among many. In his time Ghana exported rice. The Fumbisi valleys produced tons an ...
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Mokosco, good article. In addition, Gen. Kutu built many Health Centers in the then Upper Regions: e.g.Duori health center Chiana health center among many. In his time Ghana exported rice. The Fumbisi valleys produced tons and tons of rice. We remember Operation Feed Yourself. Gen Kutu really did a lot. He is second to President Nkrumah.
MenayeAFUAforiwa 12 years ago

He did more in seven years than what it took his murderer J.J. Rawlings in eighteen years in office.Yet he is still being portrayed as a "do nothing" leader. One thing I still remember about him was under his regime FOODSTUFF ...
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He did more in seven years than what it took his murderer J.J. Rawlings in eighteen years in office.Yet he is still being portrayed as a "do nothing" leader. One thing I still remember about him was under his regime FOODSTUFFS were plentiful and cheap so everyone got enough to eat because of his "Operation Feed Yourself" programme.
My question is if JJ Rawlings did well as he is perceived by his followers,why is he still being protected by indemnity clause in the constitution? What is mister "CLEAN" afraid of?
STONER KOBYLYNTON 12 years ago

Rawlings is just a boor.

Rawlings is just a boor.
Conventional Youth. 12 years ago

Clicked by Transparency international idicators. Ghana must be develope with with STEMICs again - Yabre with Trashed Book- Long Rhetorics

Clicked by Transparency international idicators. Ghana must be develope with with STEMICs again - Yabre with Trashed Book- Long Rhetorics
yaw, USA 12 years ago

THESE ARE THE THINGS HE DID FOR MY HOMETOWN; A TEACHING HOSPITAL, ESTATE HOUSES, CLEAN PIPE BORNE WATER SUPPLY,ELECTRICITY, REGULAR SUPPLY OF TEACHING MATERIALS TO ALL THE SCHOOLS. I.K INDEED IS SECOND TO NONE OF ALL OUR PRES ...
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THESE ARE THE THINGS HE DID FOR MY HOMETOWN; A TEACHING HOSPITAL, ESTATE HOUSES, CLEAN PIPE BORNE WATER SUPPLY,ELECTRICITY, REGULAR SUPPLY OF TEACHING MATERIALS TO ALL THE SCHOOLS. I.K INDEED IS SECOND TO NONE OF ALL OUR PRESIDENTS
NSEMFOO AHI 12 years ago

GOOD WORK DONE BUT ACHEAMPONG DID HIMSELF MORE HARM THAN GOOD,FOR THE FACT THAT HE OVERTHREW KOFI BUSIA WHO WAS LIKED BY GHANAIANS AS A WHOLE.

GOOD WORK DONE BUT ACHEAMPONG DID HIMSELF MORE HARM THAN GOOD,FOR THE FACT THAT HE OVERTHREW KOFI BUSIA WHO WAS LIKED BY GHANAIANS AS A WHOLE.
Frimpong, USA 12 years ago

Busia was never liked by Ghanaians so stop it. The only tribes that tolerated him were the Ashantis and Akyems. Not even the Brongs liked him. Busia has no place in our history.

Busia was never liked by Ghanaians so stop it. The only tribes that tolerated him were the Ashantis and Akyems. Not even the Brongs liked him. Busia has no place in our history.
xx! 12 years ago

nsemfoo ahi, speak for yourself. I know I loathed Busia!

nsemfoo ahi, speak for yourself. I know I loathed Busia!
Colegate 12 years ago

Kutu was faulted for so many things,but I agree with you that he did a lot too for this country.Corruption and other evils have not stopped to date even after he was killed to serve as a deterrent to others.The let the blood ...
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Kutu was faulted for so many things,but I agree with you that he did a lot too for this country.Corruption and other evils have not stopped to date even after he was killed to serve as a deterrent to others.The let the blood flow agitators are now occupying positions and doing worse things than he did.We tend to judge others in haste but do worse things when given the chance.In summary all of us have sinned and come short of the glory of God.Unless we put an end to our bad deeds as a nation we are sure to come to a bad end.Considering what is happening today,maybe he should't have been killed,but thrown to jail.May his soul rest in peace.
Me 12 years ago

I think most people get the idea wrong based on the reasons Kutu was killed. Some say it was because he was an Ashanti, some say because it was corruption whiles others believed he was killed because Rawlings feard him.

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I think most people get the idea wrong based on the reasons Kutu was killed. Some say it was because he was an Ashanti, some say because it was corruption whiles others believed he was killed because Rawlings feard him.

But all evidence are pointing to the fact that most of the killings of the Rawlings era were all more or else were of revenge killins or were politically affiliated one way or the other.

For example it was reported that after the capture of Rawlings in the first failed coup Acheampong like Afrifa had adviced the head of State at the time to execute him because he was a dangerous man, out of this anger Rawlings and his boys decided to pay them back by killing them.

Then other Ghanaians were also involved when they encouraged them on by shouting let the blood flow.
Jt 12 years ago

Acheanpomg's operation feed ur selves brought Ghana to where we are today the killing of that man is a lost to Ghana. Now what we have is sikadiciuose leaders no vision. We loose visionaries day by day.

Acheanpomg's operation feed ur selves brought Ghana to where we are today the killing of that man is a lost to Ghana. Now what we have is sikadiciuose leaders no vision. We loose visionaries day by day.
NON-ALIGNED 12 years ago

Jayden, you have made my day indeed!

A lot of our people are only interested in the gutter politics of both the NDC and NPP, so much so that, they would never take time in looking into the realities of the 'true / real' le ...
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Jayden, you have made my day indeed!

A lot of our people are only interested in the gutter politics of both the NDC and NPP, so much so that, they would never take time in looking into the realities of the 'true / real' leaders Ghana has
ever had.

Above all his achievements you have outlined.......he also encouraged and created a lot of entrepreneurs who created jobs for our citizens at the time. Nmaely, the likes of Siaw-Tata Brewery, Boakye matress, Mensah (Herbert's dad), Ahomka Lindsays etc, and many more others I may have left out.

He also contibuted enormously to the Akosombo, Juabeng, Tema (Dumas) textiles industries - which created several jobs for Ghanaians. They even flourished so much so that, great football teams were generated out of these manufacturing industries with the likes of Akotex, Juantex, Dumas Boys etc. etc.

And more importantly, most of his infracstructural developments plus all the affordable housing initiatives were carried out by GHANAIANS!

In addition, the PWDs, SCCs (State Construction Company), ACCs - Accra City Council, State Housing Corporation (SHC), Black Star Line (shipping), Ghana Airways and many more others, were functioning efficiently under his watch.........

Fast forward from then to 1983 till this present day and let any Ghanaian honestly tell me that, apart from Osagyefo,......which of our so-called leaders have ever achieved all the feat that this GREAT man, KUTU ACHEAMPONG managed to achieve.

None of his achievements were done with a begging bowl in hand, going round the world for funding. He did his best to generate funds from our rich natural resources to do most of
them.(plese correct me if I am wrong here).

And here we are today, with the so-called democracy of so-called leaders taking 10% off investors to construct everything on our behalf.

Nothing ever seems to work again and worst of all - corruption and inefficiency has become the norm in our society in such a way that, truthfulness,. integrity, honesty and sincereity are all frowned upon and seen as being a fool. Oh! Ghana!.....

This GREAT man was executed for corruption?..............Hmmm!...... How he was 'labelled' for his shortcomings and executed by the so-called 'righteous' is unbelievable; if you fast-forward to this present day dealings...WOW!

Well, all I can say to Ghanaians is.....please take a good look around you and HONESTLY decide for yourselves.

Afterall, Jesus Christ was even condemned to death by his own people......................
(And to those who always 'jump the gun', I am not in anyway comparing Kutu to Jesus). Thank you!

Jayden Mokosco! Once again! Thank you for your HONESTY!

GOD BLESS GHANA!
AFRICAN FOREVER!
STONER KOBYLYNTON 12 years ago

Yes, the General had dedicated Commissioners in his cabinet who had the country at heart. One Commissioner I had the opportunity to work with at Ministry of Agriculture - Information and Publication Unit was late Col. Bernas ...
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Yes, the General had dedicated Commissioners in his cabinet who had the country at heart. One Commissioner I had the opportunity to work with at Ministry of Agriculture - Information and Publication Unit was late Col. Bernasko of blessed memory who helped to make the Operation Feed Yourself programme successful. I will bow my head down for that Commissioner who made sure that each worker under him achieved his/her set goals.

Successive leaders and their bunch of Ali Babas don't come near the General and his Commissioner's regime. Long live the name of the General and his Commissioners. E&OE.
Kwame - Ivy Attorney -San Diego 12 years ago

EXCELLENT PIECE, Jayden!! MY PARENTS AND MY SIBLINGS LEFT GHANA FOR THE US (Los Angeles, Cali) WHEN I WAS JUST STARTING HIGH SCH IN 1968, AT 12 YRS OLD. WE VISIT GHANA EVRY NOW AND THEN, AND THANK GOD MY PARENTS MADE THE MOVE ...
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EXCELLENT PIECE, Jayden!! MY PARENTS AND MY SIBLINGS LEFT GHANA FOR THE US (Los Angeles, Cali) WHEN I WAS JUST STARTING HIGH SCH IN 1968, AT 12 YRS OLD. WE VISIT GHANA EVRY NOW AND THEN, AND THANK GOD MY PARENTS MADE THE MOVE!! YOUR ARTICLE IS AN EYE OPENER FOR ME, MY SIBLINGS AND OUR FAMILIES HERE. I'M DEEPLY SADDENED THAT A MUDEROUS BASTARD, AND AN "ARMED ROBBER" LIKE RAWLINGS WALKS FREE IN GHANA!!! WHAT ARE GHANAIAN LEADERS (e.g., Kuffour) MADE OF? FEAR OF RAWLINGS, UNDER THE SHAMEFUL GUISE OF A SO-CALLED "gentle giant" WHO LET'S RAWLINGS OFF THE HOOK, BY VIRTUE OF THE "indemnity clause" IN YOUR CONSTITUTION?? AS AN ATTORNEY/INESTMENT BANKER, I'M APPALLED BY THE "KANGAROO COURT/JUSTICE SYSTEM" THE HOOLIGANS OF RAWLINGS &Co. SET UP TO SEND THE SENIOR OFFICERS (ACHEAMPONG, AND OTHERS)TO THEIR DEATH BY FIRING SQUAD, AND NO ONE DARED TO "CHALLENGE" SUCH "FRAUDULENT MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE!!" THIS IS NOT TO MENTION THE ATROCIOUS, MANIACAL MURDERS OF THE JUDGES!! AGAIN, UNDER THE "REGIME" OF RAWLINGS, YET HE STILL "THUMBS HIS NOSE TO YOUR JUDICIAL SYSTEM!!" HOW DID A STARVING "FLUNKIE JUNIOR AIRFORCE OFFICER" GET TO BE VERY WEALTHY (MULTI MILLIONAIRE - WIKI LEAKS HAVE HIM WORTH OVER $400 MILLION!!) YEA!! YOU WOULD THINK FOR SOMEONE (RAWLINGS) WHO SEIZED PROPERTIES OF ENTREPRENEURS, AND JAILED THEM FOR HAVING MORE THAN 50,OOO CEDIS OR TWO TOILETS IN THEIR HOME, WILL "LEAD BY EXAMPLE???" MOST GHANAIANS TODAY AT LEAST KNOW THAT HE'S JUST AN EGOMANIAC, MURDERING HYPOCRITE PERIOD!!! I WONDER IF RAWLINGS CAN PUBLICLY DECLARE ALL HIS ASSETS ACQUIRED DURING HIS ALMOST 20-YEAR ROBBERY OF GHANA'S COFFERS!!! WOULD GHANAIANS HONESTLY BE ABLE TO COMPARE THE ASSETS LEFT BY Gen. ACHEAMPONG vs. THOSE OF RAWLINGS, TODAY??? I DARE FOLKS TO DO JUST THAT!!! ONE WOULD THINK KUFFOUR WOULD HAVE SENT RAWLINGS AND HIS MURDEROUS ILK TO THE ELECTRIC CHAIR AND FRY THEM MOTHER FUCKERS!! ENOUGH SAID!!!

Kwame - ex US MARINE OFFICER, AND ATTORNEY/INVESTMENT BANKER.
Osei Assibey 12 years ago

I JUST WONDER WHY A MANIAC, THIEF AND A MURDERER LIKE RAWLINGS, ROAM THE STREETS OF ACCRA AND FOR THAT MATTER, GHANA, THINKING HE IS SOME TYPE OF A SPECIAL PERSON OR A HERO.

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I JUST WONDER WHY A MANIAC, THIEF AND A MURDERER LIKE RAWLINGS, ROAM THE STREETS OF ACCRA AND FOR THAT MATTER, GHANA, THINKING HE IS SOME TYPE OF A SPECIAL PERSON OR A HERO.

THE TRUTH IS, HIS TIME HASN'T COME YET. I ALWAYS SAY, IF JERRY RAWLINGS, DOES NOT DIE WITH HALF OF HIS BODY ROTTEN THEN THE CREATOR IS TOO GOOD A SPIRIT. THE GOOD LORD WOULD PURNISH THIS MOTHER-FUCKER B4 HE DIE.

RAWLINGS IS NEVER A HERO IN ANY BODY'S EYES!!! U WOULD KNOW THE TRUTH AFTER IS GONE, AND GONE FOR GOOD!!!!
Pristin 12 years ago

Thank you the writer. You forgot the UST Medical School built by Gen. Acheampong in 1974. Good work.

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Thank you the writer. You forgot the UST Medical School built by Gen. Acheampong in 1974. Good work.

Do not respond to any useless comment from these mentally retarded NDC commentators. The NDC came as a curse on Ghanaians. Their history will be written and tell to our children.
Bfire 12 years ago

Sandema sec/tech was a masterpiece if you have the opportunity see the plan and the layout. The house you forgot name is not Ajenne but Limann house.

Sandema sec/tech was a masterpiece if you have the opportunity see the plan and the layout. The house you forgot name is not Ajenne but Limann house.
Lee 12 years ago

Jayden, thank u so much for this piece, it is indeed an eye opener and is realy about time the Nation remember him in a way. .IK Acheapong indeed did his BEST for Ghana and deserves better. ENOUGH respect to him, i miss him ...
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Jayden, thank u so much for this piece, it is indeed an eye opener and is realy about time the Nation remember him in a way. .IK Acheapong indeed did his BEST for Ghana and deserves better. ENOUGH respect to him, i miss him so much and his wife Auntie Fausty is such a humble, modest, dignified and lovely first lady . Miss you so much IK and may your soul rest in PEACE .......... :(
STONER KOBYLYNTON 12 years ago

Lee, now people have to think that it doesn't take a University Degree to rule a nation. General Acheampong was just a Commercial College Student and his up bringing from a modest home prepared him to do a lot for his countr ...
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Lee, now people have to think that it doesn't take a University Degree to rule a nation. General Acheampong was just a Commercial College Student and his up bringing from a modest home prepared him to do a lot for his country. He was a visionary leader but the citizens thought that his Unigov concept might have turned to autocracy which late President Nkrumah had pursued under his one party state government. I still recall one line of him when he was on trial "My leniency has cause my downfall" It was true. The General was a humane despite all his shortfalls. May the General and his selfless Commissioner's name live for ever. E&OE.
Steven 12 years ago

Our dear country called Ghana is Ghana respected because of great leaders of the calibre of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, General Kutu Acheampong and Mr. Agyekum Kuffuor The NDC just came to destroy the gains made by these gallant men ...
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Our dear country called Ghana is Ghana respected because of great leaders of the calibre of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, General Kutu Acheampong and Mr. Agyekum Kuffuor The NDC just came to destroy the gains made by these gallant men who will be exonerated by their efforts to develop Ghana to a developed country status. By their deeds they shall be known. During the Acheampong era, Ghana was a big exporter of food especially maize too!!! Where we are now is how far low Jery Rawlings, Attah Mills and Mahama has brought the country to its knees after 25 years.
NON-ALIGNED 12 years ago

Steven, with all due respect.........
please do not include Kuffour in comparing leaders of vision, that have ever 'SERVED' Ghana..........
And Not SOLD Ghana! That is not what we are discussing here. Kuffour and his cronie ...
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Steven, with all due respect.........
please do not include Kuffour in comparing leaders of vision, that have ever 'SERVED' Ghana..........
And Not SOLD Ghana! That is not what we are discussing here. Kuffour and his cronies did just that! Not forgetting Rawlings and co.

Please, be honest with yourself and realize that all the leaders of the PNDC, NDC and NPP parties SOLD our dear nation short! From our gold, cocoa, diamond, aluminium, bauxite, Ghana Telecom, all the way to our new found oil. Not forgetting the closures of our manufacturing industries and the push for importing everything we ourselves can produce - even toothpicks and toilet rolls?????

YOUR QUOTE:
"During the Acheampong era, Ghana was a big exporter of food especially maize too!!! Where we are now is how far low Jery Rawlings, Attah Mills and Mahama has brought the country to its knees after 25 years."..........

How on earth can you leave Kuffour and his cronies out? Does Addo Kuffour ring a bell?

Please be honest with yourself and stop playing 'blind' party politics here! The NPP and NDC are different sides of the same coin.

GOD BLESS GHANA!
AFRICAN FOREVER!
Create, loot and share 12 years ago

Do not forget so soon. Kufour gave us:
1.Bui Dam
2. Jubilee House
3. Accra-Yamouransa Road,
4. Accra-Sogagofe Road,
5. Circle-Nsawam Road,
6. Tetteh Quarshie - Aburi Road
7. Tetteh Quashie - Mallam Road(Bush Motoway)
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Do not forget so soon. Kufour gave us:
1.Bui Dam
2. Jubilee House
3. Accra-Yamouransa Road,
4. Accra-Sogagofe Road,
5. Circle-Nsawam Road,
6. Tetteh Quarshie - Aburi Road
7. Tetteh Quashie - Mallam Road(Bush Motoway)
8. Tarkwa New Hospital
9. University of Mines at Tarkwa
10. Agona Nkwanta - Tarkwa Road
11. Tetteh Quarshie Interchange
12. Several Overpasses in Kumasi
13. National Insurance Scheme
14. School Feeding Programme
15. Metro Mass Transit System
16. Discovery of Oil in Commercial Quantities
17. Increased Cocoa Production to earn foreign exchange
18. Stable Economy
19. Ghana New Cedi
20. Social Stability
21. Two New National Stadia
22. Fisrt Time Appearance in World Cup and performing mavellously well
23. Several Governmental Initiatives: on starch, palm oil, shea butter, cotton, etc
24. Bush, Blair, German President etc all visited Ghana which promoted Tourism
25. The list is endless
kaketonti 12 years ago

FOOL. 25)K4 pocketed our money 26) PREZ NKRUMAH and others never crowned themselves with golden chains.27)K4 never gave credit to others.Finally he is a BIG THIEF

FOOL. 25)K4 pocketed our money 26) PREZ NKRUMAH and others never crowned themselves with golden chains.27)K4 never gave credit to others.Finally he is a BIG THIEF
misa musa 12 years ago

This is an article very well written. I must say it brings a lot of nostalgia, in that my elementary school which is called arrakan middle school is situated just about a hundred meters from acheampong's house. All I can say ...
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This is an article very well written. I must say it brings a lot of nostalgia, in that my elementary school which is called arrakan middle school is situated just about a hundred meters from acheampong's house. All I can say now is "well done" to the writer.
Nexium 12 years ago

The Kaneshie Market Complex and the Dansoman Estate housing were conceived and implemented way before the 1972 coup.

You have to verify with folks who were already living in the first batch of homes in Dansoman in the are ...
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The Kaneshie Market Complex and the Dansoman Estate housing were conceived and implemented way before the 1972 coup.

You have to verify with folks who were already living in the first batch of homes in Dansoman in the area known as Zodiac around 1971.
Osei Assibey 12 years ago

I started my article by saying that, this son of our dear land, was just human trying to do what he thought was best for his people and country and shouldn't have died such a shameful death at the hands of John Jeremiah Rawl ...
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I started my article by saying that, this son of our dear land, was just human trying to do what he thought was best for his people and country and shouldn't have died such a shameful death at the hands of John Jeremiah Rawlings and those junior officers by firing squad in 1979.

I was just ten years but stay remember those strange chills and shivers that engulfed my whole spin as these nine to ten able body Ghanaians, I mean, generals and major generals of both the Ghana Army and Police forces like Major General Odartey Willington, General I. K Acheampong and Lit. Colonial Amedumey and others, were tied to trees both hands and feet and killed like animals by these angry and disgruntled errand boys in the air force led by Rawlings.

If I may ask, what was the mind set of Jeremiah Rawlings at that particular time of his life? Till today, if I ever developed hate for any other human-being (a thing no person have to memories), it would be because of Rawlings. And this is my truth regardless.

This man's heart was feel with so much hate for his fellow human to an extent that those killings never stopped thereof. He, Rawlings, was also the brain-child of the execution of the three high court judges. The sad part of this story is that, one of those judges was pregnant at that time. These were people who had gotten up that unfortunate morning to go and do their work thus, following orders as their trade stipulates.

Again, Rawlings was the very first person to have instituted the culture of silence and censorship in any Ghanaian. And as if the curfews and day-light flocking of nicked women in our streets wasn't enough.

Brethren, John Jeremiah Rawlings is not only wicked, but also more vicious and unforgiven than Ingnius kutu Acheampong. Compare what the general was able to achieve in 7years to that of Rawlings almost 20 years and tell me who was smarter!

You wonder sometimes why Ghanaians have develop so much hate for one another and you may not be far from the truth. Rawlings came to the political scene having virtually nothing so hated the rich in society. He seized and imprisoned a lot of akans especially Ashantes because of their wealth and their control of the economy at that particular time. Ironically, he ended up not only enjoying an Ashante pussy, but also could be the man he is today as a result of the quick and smart thinking of an Ashanti-brain (wife).

Rawlings, I am a pride Ashanti and hear me; once you go Ashanti, you can never go back!!!.
ANAFO GEORGE 12 years ago

OPERATION PRODUCE RICE

OPERATION PRODUCE RICE
ANAFO GEORGE 12 years ago

MY FADA I. K DID A LOT OPERATION PRODUCE RICE GHANA HAD RICE

MY FADA I. K DID A LOT OPERATION PRODUCE RICE GHANA HAD RICE
Kwasi 12 years ago

Good comments. The General deserves post humus honour and recognition.

Good comments. The General deserves post humus honour and recognition.
PAA FII 12 years ago

Very Sad indeed Jayden,that Kutu's name isn't mentioned at all in Ghana's developmental History but rather Atta-Mills's name is beign heightened as a hero and scarce resources are being spent to build a memorial for him at Co ...
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Very Sad indeed Jayden,that Kutu's name isn't mentioned at all in Ghana's developmental History but rather Atta-Mills's name is beign heightened as a hero and scarce resources are being spent to build a memorial for him at Coast. 'APUUTOO'
PAA FII 12 years ago

Just as Jesus Christ,Rawlings Crucified I.K and rebranded 'Kalabule' and today Rawlings and Wife and Children are fighting for Lands in Osu and living in Opulence.'Nyame ahunu Won'

Just as Jesus Christ,Rawlings Crucified I.K and rebranded 'Kalabule' and today Rawlings and Wife and Children are fighting for Lands in Osu and living in Opulence.'Nyame ahunu Won'
berto 12 years ago

Kutu was a true leader.No matter how you look at it.
Greedy people destroyed him.
He is the best after Kwame Nkrumah. Take it or leave it

Kutu was a true leader.No matter how you look at it.
Greedy people destroyed him.
He is the best after Kwame Nkrumah. Take it or leave it
OTOYO 12 years ago

You know what? Ghanaians have short memory.They know what is happinnig today but forget it when another event happens in political cercle in the media We are expert in criticizing but lack memory Look how they are lionizing ...
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You know what? Ghanaians have short memory.They know what is happinnig today but forget it when another event happens in political cercle in the media We are expert in criticizing but lack memory Look how they are lionizing Late Atta Mills now
Efia Nsia 12 years ago

General Acheampong? He was the architect of all our problems. What did he do for Ghana apart from wasting Ghana money and empowering some stupid women. Hell!

General Acheampong? He was the architect of all our problems. What did he do for Ghana apart from wasting Ghana money and empowering some stupid women. Hell!
VOLUNTORY CONTRIBUTOR 12 years ago

Those women were business and enterprising women of society. If they were happened to be a members of your family tree, you would have appreciated Kutu Acheampong. How many women can a man takes at a time. Don't you think som ...
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Those women were business and enterprising women of society. If they were happened to be a members of your family tree, you would have appreciated Kutu Acheampong. How many women can a man takes at a time. Don't you think some of these accusations might be far fatch.
KWABENA OHEMENG,LONDON. 12 years ago

Acheampong saved Ghana from re-colonization by overthrowing Busia and his NPP neo-colonialist government.He also mooted the union government concept which is far suitable for Africa than the imported western system of governm ...
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Acheampong saved Ghana from re-colonization by overthrowing Busia and his NPP neo-colonialist government.He also mooted the union government concept which is far suitable for Africa than the imported western system of government based on party politics and which is wreaking havoc in Africa.His government performed far better than Busia's progress party government.The day is coming when he will be rightly honoured.He was tried by an AFRC kangaroo court which condemned him to death and executed by firing squad.Acheampong united all Ghanaians and never maltreated any Ghanaian and never put even a fly to death.He was gentleman ad a true patriot.
NON-ALIGNED 12 years ago

Kwabena! Kudos to you! You couldn't have put it any better! Absolutely spot on! But please don't forget the (P)NDC and NDC governments are also included in manipulating our rich natural resources with the help of their neo-co ...
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Kwabena! Kudos to you! You couldn't have put it any better! Absolutely spot on! But please don't forget the (P)NDC and NDC governments are also included in manipulating our rich natural resources with the help of their neo-colonialist masters, to the detriment of our citizens.

Yes! Union government is what Africa needs....we never gave it a chance and have ended up embracing this 'DEM-ALL-CRAZY' rubbish, with every rich natural resource we have being sold on the cheap to foreign corporate bodies in the name of 'GOBBLELIZATION'? - allowing our citizens to benefit from NOTHING but become mere servants and slaves once again to the neo-colonialist; with the help of our traitors from the camp of both the NDC and the NPP parties.

Thank you! For your honesty, which most of the footsoldiers turn a blind eye to.

GOD BLESS GHANA!
AFRICAN FOREVER!
larry 12 years ago

no true Ghanaian can dispute your findings and no true Ghanaian can forget what this man has done for his country.

no true Ghanaian can dispute your findings and no true Ghanaian can forget what this man has done for his country.
Paul Amuna 12 years ago

My own view is that Acheampong had good intentions but as you alluded to, his main problem was that he fell prey to the human ill of CORRUPTION!!! That was his own undoing.

It is true that during his reign, certain nonenti ...
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My own view is that Acheampong had good intentions but as you alluded to, his main problem was that he fell prey to the human ill of CORRUPTION!!! That was his own undoing.

It is true that during his reign, certain nonentities (mostly women) suddenly became rich, notorious and arrogant. It was the time when "chits" were used to do business. By the time of his SMC, the military (who have no political mandate and are terrible at running a country) had become so rich, much to the detriment of the country.

They squandered a lot of inward investment for laudable projects for which Acheampong was famously quoted as saying "yentua". He plunged the country into needless debt. To add to this 'ego trip', he came up with the Union /government idea (which though sensible in some respects) was a way of allowing him to consolidate his power as a civilian (similar to Jerry Rawlings' PNDC concept that followed).

Any how, the "operation feed yourself" was a brilliant idea with early gains which unfortunately were not sustained.

The concept of "Estate housing" in all regions was his idea as well as building football parks and stadia in all regions. He also oversaw the "Regional Development Corporations" which again were a brilliant idea for decentralisation and regional/local government but was a mind field for massive corruption.

Indeed it was Acheampong's government which introduced the JSS concept as a pilot scheme and build model JSS schools with an emphasis on technical and skills/based education. Unfortunately these were not evaluated before Rawlings' scaling up of the programme which in my view has sent Ghana's education 20 years backwards.

All in all, Kutu Acheampong was a good man, but a poor leader and certainly oversaw the outbreak and infestation of Ghanaian society with corruption on a scale hitherto unknown in the country, and from which we still suffer today.

Those who criticise him and condemn him are right, but you are also right in calling for us to recognise his contribution to our national development.

I still think the regional development corps was more of a success than a failure and his housing projects laid the foundations for today's thriving 'middle class dwellings' in all our regions (but these are just my opinions).
Kofi 12 years ago

The "Yentua" policy was not as a result of "squandered a lot of inward investment for laudable projects" by his government. The policy was about debt accumulated by his predecessors.

The "Yentua" policy was not as a result of "squandered a lot of inward investment for laudable projects" by his government. The policy was about debt accumulated by his predecessors.
Odonkoshie 12 years ago

Thanks for the compilation of these achievements.. He was a people's person. I'm (was) privileged to be married to one of her beautiful daughters; don't believe all the negative publicity, he was just a good man and loved hum ...
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Thanks for the compilation of these achievements.. He was a people's person. I'm (was) privileged to be married to one of her beautiful daughters; don't believe all the negative publicity, he was just a good man and loved humanity.
Nexium 12 years ago

Rose, Janet or Doris?

Rose, Janet or Doris?
Taliban2 12 years ago

Janet and I love her

Janet and I love her
km agyin 12 years ago

General I.K Acheampong truly deserves an honorable place in our history. Remember his coup was also bloodless. Though he was a soldier, he abhor bloodshed. He truly deserves a befitting monument.

General I.K Acheampong truly deserves an honorable place in our history. Remember his coup was also bloodless. Though he was a soldier, he abhor bloodshed. He truly deserves a befitting monument.
km agyin 12 years ago

The only times Ghana became self sufficient in food were Nkrumah and Kutu's times.

The only times Ghana became self sufficient in food were Nkrumah and Kutu's times.
NICHOLAS 12 years ago

It is certainly true that no man is perfect in this life and so is the late Gen. Kutu Acheampong. We may pretend that the man is the only worst thing to have ever happen to this country and for that matter vilify him as we li ...
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It is certainly true that no man is perfect in this life and so is the late Gen. Kutu Acheampong. We may pretend that the man is the only worst thing to have ever happen to this country and for that matter vilify him as we like but there is no gain saying or denying the fact that he contributed significantly towards the development of mother Ghana.

It is not my intention to enumerate his achievements in this piece but the challenge is in the court of those with negative view about the man to carry on their own research to find out whether the man was a total failure as a Head of State of this country.

I will like to throw a challenge to our intellectuals as well as our politicians to come together to brain-storm to find out whether an acceptable form of government could be fashioned out of Gen. Acheampong's UNIGOV idea so that we could have a better form of government in the near future. We need the form of government where the mass of our people will feel part and parcel of it. The present Party Politics in Ghana has almost succeeded in polarizing our country than uniting it.Most people do not want to identify with governments formed by different political parties apart from their own. This development is not good enough for our nation. We do not have to copy blindly other's system of government if it will not yield the kind of dividend we all desire.

Gen. Kutu Acheampong and the others were tied to the stake and shot to death for their perceived corruption. The question we must be asking ourselves as a nation today is, have we performed any better when it comes to the issue of corruption?.Are the death of those who were killed for corruption worth it? Considering the magnitude of corruption in our country today, are we to suggest that those who are deeply buried in it be tied and shot to death as was done to Gen. Kutu and his colleagues? The answer is simply no. The best thing to do is to reform the institutions responsible for fighting corruption to discharge their duties to the best of their abilities.

Gen. Acheampong and his colleagues were not the worst offenders of corruption in this country but had to die due to the circumstance of the time and may be fate.Let us learn some useful lessons from our past and move on solidly as One Nation, One People with a Common Destiny. We shall overcome some day.
KOFFI 12 years ago

You are indeed ILLITERATE AP0NKYI. Acheampong never schooled Ghananians in "Kalabuleism" It is part of the depraved character in some Ghanaians which cuts across the Ghananian society that can be found in all political admini ...
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You are indeed ILLITERATE AP0NKYI. Acheampong never schooled Ghananians in "Kalabuleism" It is part of the depraved character in some Ghanaians which cuts across the Ghananian society that can be found in all political administrations we have ever had, howbeit in different guises.
To add to his achievements, I wish to remind Ghanaians that Acheampong set up the Ghana National Reconstruction Corps (GNRC), a true Youth in Agriculture Programme which engaged our unfortunate brothers and sisters who either did not have formal education or whose education truncated somewhere along the line through no fault of theirs to teach and rope them into mechanized agriculture to do away with the drudgery of hoe and cutlass agriculture which the Youth were running away from. As a result of this noble idea, we never had the phenomenon of Kayaye and dog-chain sellers in our cities until "Almighty" Rawlings came to truncate that noble idea without thinking through it. Is it therefore surprising that the phenomenon of Kayaye and Armed robbery started rearing its ugly head in our dear country which I personally consider a National disgrace? When later the government Rawlings set up tried to bring this idea back in the guise of National Youth Employment Programme, now termed GYEEDA, what have we seen and are hearing? Hate him or love him, Achempong is the greatest Head of State after Nkrumah judging by his developmental and social programmes he bequeathed to this dear country of ours PERIOD.
Kwame 12 years ago

This very week i was thinking about the whereabouts of those who directly benefited from the SMC so-called corruption. Is Ghana corrupt free? Do those who conspired to have those leaders shot deserve to live? Is Rawlings list ...
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This very week i was thinking about the whereabouts of those who directly benefited from the SMC so-called corruption. Is Ghana corrupt free? Do those who conspired to have those leaders shot deserve to live? Is Rawlings listening? God have mercy?
Moses 12 years ago

Most of the time people are not appreciated when they are alive. Corruption and stealing have been a Ghanaian attitude for as long as time exists, but Acheampong was blamed for all ills afflicting Ghana. He did all his contri ...
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Most of the time people are not appreciated when they are alive. Corruption and stealing have been a Ghanaian attitude for as long as time exists, but Acheampong was blamed for all ills afflicting Ghana. He did all his contributions in seven years. How much contributions did Rawlings make in 20 years? I want someone to enumerate Rawlings 20 years contributions for descerning minds to know, apart from handing over State properties to his wife and friends including a Togolese national.
Kofi 12 years ago

I wish to congratulate the writer of this article for a job greatly done. To me I K Acheampong was one of the best leaders Ghana has ever had. Under Acheampong, national integration was practiced. He never looked at where a p ...
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I wish to congratulate the writer of this article for a job greatly done. To me I K Acheampong was one of the best leaders Ghana has ever had. Under Acheampong, national integration was practiced. He never looked at where a person came from before giving the one an appointment. Every Ghana from anywhere in Ghana could be send to head any region of the country. I remember the "Amedeku amedeka" coup, the perpetrators of which, never liked the national unity that existed. God bless Ike!
kofi 12 years ago

I always knew IK was the best Ghana as ever had as a head of state,but this article has really open my eyes alot..thank you

I always knew IK was the best Ghana as ever had as a head of state,but this article has really open my eyes alot..thank you
Kwadwo 12 years ago

Acheampong, Akuffo, Boakye. Afrifa, Felli, Utuka, Amedume and Kotei were mudered by thugs like Rawlings and Boakye Djan for their so called revolution. People cheered Rawlings on. When it was all said and done, Rawlings gave ...
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Acheampong, Akuffo, Boakye. Afrifa, Felli, Utuka, Amedume and Kotei were mudered by thugs like Rawlings and Boakye Djan for their so called revolution. People cheered Rawlings on. When it was all said and done, Rawlings gave us Mills, Mahama. PV Obeng and Woyome. I am glad Rawlings is alive to witness his legacy. Fat belly pig.
GENERAL DeGAULE 12 years ago

I remember vividly the day they were killed. It was a gloomy day and the heavens told it all. We have not only gone full circle but spiraled down the pit.

I remember vividly the day they were killed. It was a gloomy day and the heavens told it all. We have not only gone full circle but spiraled down the pit.
BK 12 years ago

I agree with the writer, I was in elementary school during his time. Operation Feed Yourself, Ghana goes metric. He did a lot and did not deserve to be shot. China, Singapore and Malaysia have achieved rapid growth without th ...
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I agree with the writer, I was in elementary school during his time. Operation Feed Yourself, Ghana goes metric. He did a lot and did not deserve to be shot. China, Singapore and Malaysia have achieved rapid growth without the so called western democracy.
Akunor 12 years ago

He that hides under the secret place of the most high shall abide under the ALMIGHTY.THANKS MUM.

He that hides under the secret place of the most high shall abide under the ALMIGHTY.THANKS MUM.
Ataankpa Apuma 12 years ago

Modosco, I appreciate your effort to place I K Acheampong in the proper prospective. However, you got some of your facts wrong. Backyard gardening was propounded by Dr Busia and the Teshie Nungua Estates project was not start ...
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Modosco, I appreciate your effort to place I K Acheampong in the proper prospective. However, you got some of your facts wrong. Backyard gardening was propounded by Dr Busia and the Teshie Nungua Estates project was not started by Acheampong. Also the Dawhenya irrigation project was not Acheampong's idea but a stunting of the orriginal project. Kutu was not entirely dstitute in development ideas but his disregard stems from the fact that it was during his rule that the image of Ghana and Ghanaians sank to its lowest ebb and Ghanaians were ridiculed the whole worl over. You would know this if you travelled outside the country at that period.
MINOR CASE 12 years ago

Despite his shortcomings,just like anybody else , his achievements surpass those who murdered him in their so called revolution with its fake probity and accountability mantra .

Despite his shortcomings,just like anybody else , his achievements surpass those who murdered him in their so called revolution with its fake probity and accountability mantra .
Mr slow motion 12 years ago

Can anyone tell me where Doris is, or Danny. Were in Radiantway together. Doris remember we shared the same desk in class 6.

Can anyone tell me where Doris is, or Danny. Were in Radiantway together. Doris remember we shared the same desk in class 6.
ktettey 12 years ago

He provided street lights along some major streets in Accra

He provided street lights along some major streets in Accra
Sankofa 12 years ago

It is very interesting how times change.

The positive sentiments expressed in this forum about Kutu make me smile. Certainly, there were no such views among students during his regime. 'A luta continua' was the order of th ...
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It is very interesting how times change.

The positive sentiments expressed in this forum about Kutu make me smile. Certainly, there were no such views among students during his regime. 'A luta continua' was the order of the day as we fought running battles with the military and the police.

A luta triggered a chain of events which led to our present-day democratic dispensation. First Kutu formed the Supreme Military Council from the National Liberation Concil. Then he was removed from office in a palace coup, giving way to Gen Akuffo. Another coup saw Rawlings in power, and general elections being held which usshered in the 3rd republic with Dr Hilla Limann as President. Rawlings was back in power on 31 December 1982. He stayed for 19 years transforming the revolution into a democracy, and usshering in the 4th republic.

Kutu was one of our most honest presidents. He stated as his reason for the coup against Busia that 'Even the few amenities we enjoyed were taken away.'
Kwaku Atta-krufi { Attakay} 12 years ago

Well written. Sad that Rawlings killed this man .Because of his magnanimity, and his strong respect for human life the Awonors still live. Never killed a living soul that attempted to kill, or overthrow his government. What a ...
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Well written. Sad that Rawlings killed this man .Because of his magnanimity, and his strong respect for human life the Awonors still live. Never killed a living soul that attempted to kill, or overthrow his government. What a great man
Omanbapa Osei Oyeadieyie 12 years ago

I had assumed the writer would be very correct and

Why did he forget to include that it was the same Akyeampong who introduced "fa wo to begye VW Golf". During IK's time any young woman who wanted VW Golf could sleep with ...
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I had assumed the writer would be very correct and

Why did he forget to include that it was the same Akyeampong who introduced "fa wo to begye VW Golf". During IK's time any young woman who wanted VW Golf could sleep with a minister and be given one on credit or for free?

Why did he also forget to mention that the word "KALABULE" became a term in all Ghanaian languages, so that till date "kalabule" is in all Ghanaian languages.
TerriblY Spe cifiC 12 years ago

Omanbapa Osei Oyeadieyie, you are a jealous liar.One of those who fabricated enough lies to justify the killing of an innocent man. Give a dog a bad name and kill it. Would you compare what you are saying about Kutu to what i ...
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Omanbapa Osei Oyeadieyie, you are a jealous liar.One of those who fabricated enough lies to justify the killing of an innocent man. Give a dog a bad name and kill it. Would you compare what you are saying about Kutu to what is happening today where a man like Woyome still walks about a free man? Idiot.
David Ofosu-Appiah 12 years ago

General Acheampong was not tried by a competent court of law,but a kangaroo court led by drug addicts who had been led loose in the name of AFRC.

General Acheampong was not tried by a competent court of law,but a kangaroo court led by drug addicts who had been led loose in the name of AFRC.
bossi 12 years ago

better than idiot jj

better than idiot jj
Sankofa 12 years ago

Kutu also banned the export of logs of certain species in an effort to preserve our forest cover.

Kutu also banned the export of logs of certain species in an effort to preserve our forest cover.
ATOOSI 12 years ago

Ghanaians are very short-sighted and that is very sad. Kutu did a lot for Ghana and he is not remembered in anyway. Even Ghana does remember this Scottish bastard of a rawlings leaving industrous citizens like Kutu Acheampo ...
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Ghanaians are very short-sighted and that is very sad. Kutu did a lot for Ghana and he is not remembered in anyway. Even Ghana does remember this Scottish bastard of a rawlings leaving industrous citizens like Kutu Acheampong behind. It is a SHAME TO ALL
Jt 12 years ago

I have three (3)heros on my list as truth Ghanaians who came to power and remembered all citizens of Ghana. And tried hard to make Ghana a place for generations.first Dr Kwame Nkrumah wildly called father of Africa.2nd Jj. Gr ...
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I have three (3)heros on my list as truth Ghanaians who came to power and remembered all citizens of Ghana. And tried hard to make Ghana a place for generations.first Dr Kwame Nkrumah wildly called father of Africa.2nd Jj. Gr. l k Acheanpong.Kofi Annan. That is it.
mr.op 12 years ago

jayden,wel done for ur great job,even if u did not had al correct,u ve dne ur part.thnx

jayden,wel done for ur great job,even if u did not had al correct,u ve dne ur part.thnx
AKWOTOGA TAPENA 11 years ago

You have really opened the eyes of many like me. A way must be sought to make this known to every Ghanaian.

You have really opened the eyes of many like me. A way must be sought to make this known to every Ghanaian.
Nene Matey 8 years ago

Good article by all standards and wonderful contributions by all. I'm a documentary filmmaker whose interested in preserving the legacy of IK Acheampong and the likes in history. I'm interested in recording those who were the ...
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Good article by all standards and wonderful contributions by all. I'm a documentary filmmaker whose interested in preserving the legacy of IK Acheampong and the likes in history. I'm interested in recording those who were there at the time before we get distorted versions after their death. Anyone whose interested in contributing, knows someone who has some insight or have access to information that I will need to make it a success should contact me via tettehwisdom143@yahoo.com. We need to keep our history for posterity before its too late. Thanks
Kofi Mossey 8 years ago

The idea of decentralizing development was also first introduced by the NRC of Acheampong when he created the 9 Regional development Corporations. The Catering Rest houses were under the management of the Regional Development ...
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The idea of decentralizing development was also first introduced by the NRC of Acheampong when he created the 9 Regional development Corporations. The Catering Rest houses were under the management of the Regional Development Corps. Acheamnpong was a good man who had the development of Ghana at heart but as in the case of most leaders, he was disappointed by his appointees and hangers on. He was blamed for corruption at the time. Till date very little information is available about the quantum of wealth he accumulated. The Lesson here is that despite the fact that we are practicing an Executive Presidential democracy, when it comes to corrupt practices the focus must be cast wider especially on the appointees and the hangers on.
Nostradamus 2 weeks ago

Ghana’s biggest problem is NPP and NDC, the broken system that turns public service into political property.
Every time a new party comes into power, qualified people lose their jobs simply because they don’t belong to t ...
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Ghana’s biggest problem is NPP and NDC, the broken system that turns public service into political property.
Every time a new party comes into power, qualified people lose their jobs simply because they don’t belong to the “right camp.” This keeps corruption alive because nobody in those positions can challenge the ruling class without losing their livelihood.
This is how incompetence and corruption thrive.s
Akufo-Addo had the perfect opportunity to break this winner-takes-all culture, but he didn’t. And as for the NDC, this system has long been their legacy, now they’re accelerating the divisions even more.
Ghana is being divided not by ordinary citizens, but by political elites who benefit from a fearful, dependent public sector.
Until we reform the system, no party will save us. The cycle will continue.

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