Just as you said, you'll be branded and labelled a nonscum TRIBALIST by only a section of the country that derives her importance from this name. I amen you for being bold and saying the truth but, I'll stay out of this hot ... read full comment
Just as you said, you'll be branded and labelled a nonscum TRIBALIST by only a section of the country that derives her importance from this name. I amen you for being bold and saying the truth but, I'll stay out of this hot topic for the sake of tribal sanity.
K. Boateng 10 years ago
The author wrote in paragraph two that "The latter and one other colleague were later arrested and tried by a military tribunal".
The three surrogates of that coup engineered by Afrifa were Moses Yeboah (Bono from Japekrom ... read full comment
The author wrote in paragraph two that "The latter and one other colleague were later arrested and tried by a military tribunal".
The three surrogates of that coup engineered by Afrifa were Moses Yeboah (Bono from Japekrom), Adu-sei Poku (Asante) and Arthur (Fante). Afrifa ensured that the two non-asantes, Arthur and Yeboah were executed and the only asante among them-Adu-sei Poku, was let go.
James Dadzie 10 years ago
The attempted coup of April 17th,1967 was led by twenty-eight year old Lt.S.B. Arthur from Otuam,near Mankesim in the Central Region,an old boy of Mfantsipim school,Cape Coast.Others were twenty-eight year old Lt. Moses Yeboa ... read full comment
The attempted coup of April 17th,1967 was led by twenty-eight year old Lt.S.B. Arthur from Otuam,near Mankesim in the Central Region,an old boy of Mfantsipim school,Cape Coast.Others were twenty-eight year old Lt. Moses Yeboah who killed Kotoka,old student of Odorgonno Secondary school,Accra and twenty-three year old 2nd Lt.Osei Poku,old student of Adisadel College,Cape Coast.
K Boateng 10 years ago
you've mentioned the three leading culprits of the coup, two of whom were executed; could you please tell us why Adu-sei Poku (Osei Poku) was not executed with them? Why were Arthur and Yeboah "bluffing" on the eve of their e ... read full comment
you've mentioned the three leading culprits of the coup, two of whom were executed; could you please tell us why Adu-sei Poku (Osei Poku) was not executed with them? Why were Arthur and Yeboah "bluffing" on the eve of their execution that Okatakyie would rescue them? and who was/is Okatakyie?
PHILTY McNASTY 10 years ago
Only a zero baked idiot like you will continue to waddle in your own vomit will continue to believe in this nonsense that Afrifa planned the coup that led to the killing of Kotoka.
You are so dumb I think the best thing to ... read full comment
Only a zero baked idiot like you will continue to waddle in your own vomit will continue to believe in this nonsense that Afrifa planned the coup that led to the killing of Kotoka.
You are so dumb I think the best thing to do to you will be to castrate you, so that you do not spread your idiocy to the next generation. Scum, get real and grow up. This your intentional stupidity I not funny anymore..
MINOR CASE 10 years ago
This K Boateng's father was a laborer and a slave on a cocoa farm in the Ashanti Region , that is why he has so much hatred for Asantes
This K Boateng's father was a laborer and a slave on a cocoa farm in the Ashanti Region , that is why he has so much hatred for Asantes
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago
The Ghana International Airport was renamed Kotoka International Airport in his memory, for the simple, unrealistic and funny reason that he was killed at a spot which is now part of the forecourt of the Airport. His statue s ... read full comment
The Ghana International Airport was renamed Kotoka International Airport in his memory, for the simple, unrealistic and funny reason that he was killed at a spot which is now part of the forecourt of the Airport. His statue stand at that point. It is absurd and totally irresponsible to name a nation's Airport after a man who helped in overthrowing a legitimate government, and shamefully dying in an attempted abortive coup by junior officers. As a Lt. General if he could not stand the might of junior officers, what makes him a hero to be honoured?
EVEN GOATS CAN DO BETTER...GOATS!
MR.GOODFACE 10 years ago
Great job as usual.
Great job as usual.
Nortey Accra 10 years ago
Please Fellow Ghanaians you must all learn to know the truth and really what getting on in those days and time.Try to change the name and see re-action from the Abongo boys,please becareful and let us forge ahead.Kotoka did w ... read full comment
Please Fellow Ghanaians you must all learn to know the truth and really what getting on in those days and time.Try to change the name and see re-action from the Abongo boys,please becareful and let us forge ahead.Kotoka did what really Ghanaian needed at that time as we all keep on tighting our belts until.........
Billy,Accra 10 years ago
The Airport should bee re-name after JAK of npp as he flew from there more than 400 times
The Airport should bee re-name after JAK of npp as he flew from there more than 400 times
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago
U ARE A STUPID FOOL. U MUST DIE EARLY BCOS OF UR STUPIDITY...THESE ABONGO BOYS WILL BE JAILED. INFACT,U AREA DUMB FOOL...KOTOKA HIMSELF REGRETTED HIS ACTIONS BEFRE HE WAS KILLED.
U ARE A STUPID FOOL. U MUST DIE EARLY BCOS OF UR STUPIDITY...THESE ABONGO BOYS WILL BE JAILED. INFACT,U AREA DUMB FOOL...KOTOKA HIMSELF REGRETTED HIS ACTIONS BEFRE HE WAS KILLED.
G. K. Berko 10 years ago
The idea that a country should suffer a coup just at the outset of an Economic hardship is buffoonery . It is more reasonable to blame a dire political stalemate that really threatens the universal sufferage Citizens enjoy ... read full comment
The idea that a country should suffer a coup just at the outset of an Economic hardship is buffoonery . It is more reasonable to blame a dire political stalemate that really threatens the universal sufferage Citizens enjoy for a Coup, instead.
It is the one-party policy and the drift to Communism by Nkrumah that earns our first Coup any legitimacy. Even though we need to be sympathize the fact the Opposition to Nkrumah was growing unnacceptably violent he had other democratic means to curb their violence other than coercing the Parliament to adopt the one-party state.
I would say then that the opposition drove Nkrumah to the exact corner they wanted him to attract the full backing of the West who only reluctantly conceded to our Independence and wanted Nkrumah and the Nation to fail in our freedom.
The Economic failure in the USA that began under G. Bush Jr. is many times worse than what Ghana experienced under our first Administration and used by the West as part of the reasons for our Coup.
Long live Ghana!!!
G. K. Berko 10 years ago
I meant to say:
"We need to sympathize the fact that the ..."
I meant to say:
"We need to sympathize the fact that the ..."
CONCERNED GHANAIANS 10 years ago
Uncouth!
Uncouth people are fond of using profane words in all their expressions. Please learn to put your opinion in a civilised way. Don't run out of patience because you think someone is not getting it. We all do not have ... read full comment
Uncouth!
Uncouth people are fond of using profane words in all their expressions. Please learn to put your opinion in a civilised way. Don't run out of patience because you think someone is not getting it. We all do not have the same thinking capacity.
ILLITERATE APONKYI SARPONG 10 years ago
Change is inevitable however certain changes as to changing the name of Ghana's International Airport to another is just plain stupidity.
Has the author thought of the resistance? And has the author thought of which Govern ... read full comment
Change is inevitable however certain changes as to changing the name of Ghana's International Airport to another is just plain stupidity.
Has the author thought of the resistance? And has the author thought of which Government to carry out the load?
What about the huge effects on the international level as this name has known from a very longtime?
Even Accra Sports Stadium when changed by Kronfuor and his 40 other thieves is still called Accra Sports Stadium when this is even a domestic issue.
There is no need to even think about changing names here and what current Governments need to do is built new modern international airport and perhaps nae it after Nkrumah or probably name it after this author.
The Eye Germany 10 years ago
I would suggest the current care-taker government/ the future in coming government build a befitting,big and modern international airport in say Kumasi/ Takoradi and name it after Nkrumah. There's no need disturbing the prese ... read full comment
I would suggest the current care-taker government/ the future in coming government build a befitting,big and modern international airport in say Kumasi/ Takoradi and name it after Nkrumah. There's no need disturbing the present arrangement!
john akpa 7 years ago
Can the author tell us what exactly Ghana was like just 5 days before the coup that toppled Nkrumah ? Were Ghanaians queuing for soap, cooking oil, sugar and other essentials at various places including the Accra Sports stadi ... read full comment
Can the author tell us what exactly Ghana was like just 5 days before the coup that toppled Nkrumah ? Were Ghanaians queuing for soap, cooking oil, sugar and other essentials at various places including the Accra Sports stadium ? Could Ghanaiana elect another president if they wanted to or was Nkrumah president for life ?
Media Mogul 10 years ago
I don't think Afrifa had any reason to get Kotoka out of the way. Kotoka was no threat to Afrifa. The man had no interest in leading Ghana. He didn't have any political ambitions. He was a soldier's soldier, not a politician. ... read full comment
I don't think Afrifa had any reason to get Kotoka out of the way. Kotoka was no threat to Afrifa. The man had no interest in leading Ghana. He didn't have any political ambitions. He was a soldier's soldier, not a politician. Something may have caused him to overthrow Nkrumah, perhaps CIA, as people said. But he didn't do it for personal political glory. He was a trained teacher before joining the army. So it wasn't that he was uneducated.
Perhaps Afrifa was more ambitious but he was very young himself and there were seniors ahead of him. In the end, Afrifa also led the nation.
Conventional Youth. 10 years ago
Meaning? 8)
Meaning? 8)
JOE NIPAMU 10 years ago
Wow, this article is timely. We need more of such articles. Kudos
Wow, this article is timely. We need more of such articles. Kudos
UNMISGUIDED AFRICAN CHILD... 10 years ago
THIS IS NOT A CONVERSATION THAT WILL EVER GO AWAY.AS A FOUNDING FATHER OF THE O.A.U(NOW A.U),IT WOULD CERTAINLY BE A NOBLE IDEA TO BOLDLY PUT KWAME NKRUMAH'S NAME UP THERE FOR ALL TO SEE,UPON ARRIVAL IN OUR BELOVED GHANA.
... read full comment
THIS IS NOT A CONVERSATION THAT WILL EVER GO AWAY.AS A FOUNDING FATHER OF THE O.A.U(NOW A.U),IT WOULD CERTAINLY BE A NOBLE IDEA TO BOLDLY PUT KWAME NKRUMAH'S NAME UP THERE FOR ALL TO SEE,UPON ARRIVAL IN OUR BELOVED GHANA.
BLACK PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD WOULD WELCOME THIS NOBLE IDEA,WHEN THEY SET FOOT ON OUR SHORES....WITH PRIDE & GREAT JOY.
LOVE HIM OR HATE HIM,KWAME REMAINS AS ONE OF THE GREATEST AND NOBLE
AFRICANS IN THE 20th CENTURY....WITH OVER 55 YEARS OF GROWING POWER AND INFLUENCE.
KWAME NKRUMAH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
WILL QIUCKLY REMIND THE WORLD ABOUT OUR HISTORY BEING THE FIRST COUNTRY IN SUB-SAHARA AFRICA,EVER TO REPLACE THE UNION JACK FLAG ON THE CONTINENT,WITH
AN AFRICAN FLAG...AND THE BLACK STAR
IN THE CENTRE REPRESNTNG THE FREEDOM OF THE WHOLE OF AFRICA.
I THINK A BARRACK SHOULD BE NAMED AFTER GEN.KOTOKA,LIKE BURMA CAMP TO
BE RENAMED AFTER HIM,BUT CERTAINLY NOT AN INTERNATIONAL ENTRANCE TO THE NATION.
AFTERALL,LET US REMEMBER THAT ALL COUP'S ARE UNCONSTITUTIONAL....NO MATTER HOW YOU LOOK AT IT.
IF I HAD 48HRS TO RULE GHANA,I WOULD CHANGE IT IN A HEART-BEAT !!I THINK THIS IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME. BETTER-YET,PLEASE,WAKE ME FROM THE DEAD WHEN IT HAPPENS.
I am nana-yaw
your's-in-the-struggle
Jim 10 years ago
I think the import of this article is to generate constructive debate on the name by which the national airport is called.This does not call for tribal bigots to unleash their venom on everybody. I perfectly agreed with the w ... read full comment
I think the import of this article is to generate constructive debate on the name by which the national airport is called.This does not call for tribal bigots to unleash their venom on everybody. I perfectly agreed with the writer to rename the airport after Kwame Nkrumah. Kotoka and cohorts are sent us where we are today.
Kwame. 10 years ago
Do you have any facts to back-up your claim.Do not be a pathetic fool. The operation guitar boys as they were known Lt. SB Arthur.Lt.Moses Yeboah and 2nd Lt. Osei Poku and not Adu-sei Poku.During their trials nothing of the s ... read full comment
Do you have any facts to back-up your claim.Do not be a pathetic fool. The operation guitar boys as they were known Lt. SB Arthur.Lt.Moses Yeboah and 2nd Lt. Osei Poku and not Adu-sei Poku.During their trials nothing of the sort came up.Stop with this useless speculation.
Charles Mawuvi 10 years ago
Indeed it was a big mistake to name the Airport after Kotoka, but who can change it? Hmmmmm.
Indeed it was a big mistake to name the Airport after Kotoka, but who can change it? Hmmmmm.
CONCERNED GHANAIANS 10 years ago
We the people can change it. A petition to the lawmakers is all it takes to begin an official discussions on the subject.
We the people can change it. A petition to the lawmakers is all it takes to begin an official discussions on the subject.
DR. KWABENA ASANTE 10 years ago
I am wondering why these kids or recent generation are dabbling in issues that they have no idea of. Yes, Kotoka may not have "BUILT" any physical infrastructure as some of us would have loved to see. Yet, had he and others n ... read full comment
I am wondering why these kids or recent generation are dabbling in issues that they have no idea of. Yes, Kotoka may not have "BUILT" any physical infrastructure as some of us would have loved to see. Yet, had he and others not step into the plate, the "DICTTATORIAL RULE" of Kwame Nkrumah "THE SHOW-BOY OF AFRICA" would still be hanging on our necks today. Ghana would have become the "NORTH KOREA" of Africa, and people like Sekou Nkrumah would have become president of Ghana. Thanks to Kotoka for liberating us from the shackles of "ONE MAN RULE". What do you think?
SMILEY 10 years ago
Dr Kwabena Asante,i think you are just stupid to suggest that Ghana would have been like North KoreaDo you have brains?See where your liberated Ghana is compared to other countries like Singapore,Taiwan,Malaysia and South Kor ... read full comment
Dr Kwabena Asante,i think you are just stupid to suggest that Ghana would have been like North KoreaDo you have brains?See where your liberated Ghana is compared to other countries like Singapore,Taiwan,Malaysia and South Korea?Do not be stupid next time.this is your last warning.
Tukur Danmuazu 10 years ago
With you Nkruma boys ready to kill your elders and anyone who dare give contrary opinion to yours how do u expect Ghana to develope like singapore? This was exactly how Nkurmah started behaving against any differences of opin ... read full comment
With you Nkruma boys ready to kill your elders and anyone who dare give contrary opinion to yours how do u expect Ghana to develope like singapore? This was exactly how Nkurmah started behaving against any differences of opinion. He came to see Ghana as his personal Asante backyard ready to deal with anyone who thinks othwerwise.The coup that ousted him saved Ghana. Things would have been worse for you guys. Now it is time for you to learn tollerence and respect for each other. More importantly the Asante must learn to know that others are human and leadership is not for Asantes only.
CONCERNED GHANAIANS 10 years ago
Oooooooh Sir. Kwame Asante, how can you be so naive and so out of touch with realities? Wise men - both Africans and non-Africans all over the world agree that Nkrumah was overthrown because his vision for Africa would have m ... read full comment
Oooooooh Sir. Kwame Asante, how can you be so naive and so out of touch with realities? Wise men - both Africans and non-Africans all over the world agree that Nkrumah was overthrown because his vision for Africa would have made the continent so independent on west. The west were thinking how their future could or would be without Africa. See how they overthrew the uniter of the continent and quickly plunged the newly independent countries into a state of servitude with the collusion of the selfish ones whom you and your type praise. Sure Nkrumah, like every human, had his own fault. Nkrumah is loathed by selfish Africans, but loved and adored by concerned, selfless Africans. Two great selfless men dedicated to serving the continent, whom the CIA participated in overthrowing them are Lumumba and Nkrumah. Get the facts.
Mrs.Boateng 10 years ago
Well said,to some of us Nkrumah is the giant of Africa, and Ghanaians should recognize that.
Well said,to some of us Nkrumah is the giant of Africa, and Ghanaians should recognize that.
KOFI 10 years ago
Stephen Owusu Atta, why don't you reason.
Stephen Owusu Atta, why don't you reason.
G. K. Berko 10 years ago
No! I strongly disagree. I believe in spite of his idealism Nkrumah would not have persisted on towing a massively flawed Political paradigm. The guy loved to succeed too much to have led the Nation with total foolhardiness ... read full comment
No! I strongly disagree. I believe in spite of his idealism Nkrumah would not have persisted on towing a massively flawed Political paradigm. The guy loved to succeed too much to have led the Nation with total foolhardiness into abject failure. At worst, we would have been closer to what China has become.
One huge evidence to support that hypothesis is Nkrumah's acquiescence to the dictates of the World Bank and the USA on the Akosombo Dam negotiations. As much he acknowledged the threat the Kennedy Administration posed to his rule, he still put the Nation's interest above his pride to take the bitter pill of arrangement to finish the Dam. That is why we got stuck with the onerous lopsided agreement with VALCO.
We could all learn more from these discussions if we could be civil and honest about them, and setting ideological sentimentalism aside.
Long live Ghana!!!
Adobah (not a reporter) 10 years ago
That is what you think! Nkrumah was not a person to hand over power to his children. Ghana is no Haiti, neither is it North Korea as stated. And that is why he groomed every Ghanaian child to take leadership position. Remembe ... read full comment
That is what you think! Nkrumah was not a person to hand over power to his children. Ghana is no Haiti, neither is it North Korea as stated. And that is why he groomed every Ghanaian child to take leadership position. Remember "Young Pioneer"? Those children could have ruled not only Africa but the world today.
Media Mogul 10 years ago
The blatant fact is that, Ghanaians were not tribalistic at that time. Nobody saw things in tribal terms at that time. Kotoka was Ewe and teamed up with Afrifa, an Asante - No Problem with that at all. The NLC was made up of ... read full comment
The blatant fact is that, Ghanaians were not tribalistic at that time. Nobody saw things in tribal terms at that time. Kotoka was Ewe and teamed up with Afrifa, an Asante - No Problem with that at all. The NLC was made up of people from all tribes. No problem. It is only today that we are looking at EVERYTHING through tribe. Ghana was not like that before.
MINOR CASE 10 years ago
Just as the Akans were executed by Kojo Tsikata and Courage Quashiga was giving a warning.
Just as the Akans were executed by Kojo Tsikata and Courage Quashiga was giving a warning.
K Boateng 10 years ago
yoooo, what are all these insults coming from? I wasn't born at the time and just probing for more and divergent information on this issue so ya'll must chill and provide the info.
Thanks.
yoooo, what are all these insults coming from? I wasn't born at the time and just probing for more and divergent information on this issue so ya'll must chill and provide the info.
Thanks.
G. K. Berko 10 years ago
Surely, the insults do not help us learn from one another. I was fairly grown and caught in the middle of the events. My personal observation on this issue of Afrifah vs. Kotoka is that there were suspicions that Afrifah was ... read full comment
Surely, the insults do not help us learn from one another. I was fairly grown and caught in the middle of the events. My personal observation on this issue of Afrifah vs. Kotoka is that there were suspicions that Afrifah was the brain behind the abortive Arthur-led Coup. But it was just that: suspicions. Nothing concrete was established against Okatakyie on that.
There were a few Media sources that raised those questions but they seemed to have long shown to be unfriendly to him, citing some notions that Afrifah was trying to outshine the rest on the triumvirate presidential Commission. He was long accused of being a pompous General who wanted to always outstage his peers. But that alone did not prove anything on his involvement in the aborted Coup. If anyone could provide provable evidence to legitimize the claimed bragging by Yeboah and Arthur that Afrifah would save their neck, then we would have more probing to do. In fact, that would only deepen our quest for any indisputable evidence in that sense. It would still not suffice to incriminate Okatakyie.
By the way, is it not for the same reason that many believe Boakye Djan asked to have Afrifah added to the list of those executed to avenge Yeboah who was his relative?
We cannot believe sheer rumors all the time until we follow them with objective fact-finding.
Long live Ghana!!!
Kosoko 10 years ago
This is only point of correction. Moses Yeboah is from Wam-anafo in the Dormaa West district but not from Japakrom
This is only point of correction. Moses Yeboah is from Wam-anafo in the Dormaa West district but not from Japakrom
Adobah (not a reporter) 10 years ago
That goes to tell what manner of man that Afrifa was. Sadly he paid with his life as well!
That goes to tell what manner of man that Afrifa was. Sadly he paid with his life as well!
AYI 10 years ago
AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT USE ALL/EVERY MEANS, /AT ALL COST/BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY RADICAL MEANS TO UNITE. AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT BE SELF-SUFFICIENT, USE YOUR RESOURCES TO FUND YOUR RADICAL MEANS OF U ... read full comment
AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT USE ALL/EVERY MEANS, /AT ALL COST/BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY RADICAL MEANS TO UNITE. AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT BE SELF-SUFFICIENT, USE YOUR RESOURCES TO FUND YOUR RADICAL MEANS OF UNITY.
PREZ KWAME NKRUMAH MADE A SPEECH DURING GHANA INDEPENDENCE DAY THAT “FROM NOW ON WE MUST CHANGE OUR ATTITUDE AND MINDS”. THAT IS, WE SHOULD NOT ALLOW OURSELVES TO BE RULED/GOVERN/DOMINATE BY ALIENS/FOREIGNERS.
GHANA DEVELOPMENT PATHS IS, GHANA MUST REPENT QUICKLY AND EMBRACE DR. KWAME NKRUMAH AND HIS VISIONS ABOUT GHANA / AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT, TO HELP GHANA AND AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT DEVELOP/MOVE TO THE TOP.
AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT DEVELOPMENT PATHS IS, AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT MUST QUICKLY EMBRACE HON MARCUS GARVEY, DR. KWAME NKRUMAH, MALCOM X AND THEIR VISIONS FOR AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT, WITHOUT DELAY TO HELP AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT DEVELOP/ MOVE TO THE TOP. IT IS TOO FRAGILE/DANGEROUS FOR AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT TO WASTE TIME IN EMBRACING HON MARCUS GARVEY, DR. KWAME NKRUMAH, MALCOM X AND THEIR VISIONS FOR AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT. EVERY AFRICAN/STUDENT/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT FROM THE LOWEST GRADE/KINGDERGARDEN TO THE MOST HIGHEST EDUCATION/UNIVERSITY/PAU AND EVERY PROFESSOR MUST/COMPULSORY STUDY HON MARCUS GARVEY’S, DR. KWAME NKRUMAH’S, MALCOM X’S TEACHINGS/IDEAS/VISIONS ABOUT AFRICA . GOD BLESSES AFRICA AMEN.
Banza Yaro 10 years ago
To make it even, let's name the airport Banza Yaro International. You see, both Nkrumah and Kotoka exhibited the traits and meaning of this name.
To make it even, let's name the airport Banza Yaro International. You see, both Nkrumah and Kotoka exhibited the traits and meaning of this name.
Tukur Danmuazu 10 years ago
Kwame Nkurmah sponsored the very first botched coup in Nigeria. Barely two years into Nigertia's independence in 1962 a rival politician on tribal grounds organised a failed coup attempt from Ghana under the support of Kwame ... read full comment
Kwame Nkurmah sponsored the very first botched coup in Nigeria. Barely two years into Nigertia's independence in 1962 a rival politician on tribal grounds organised a failed coup attempt from Ghana under the support of Kwame Nkurmah. Kwameh didn't care that he was supporting an illigal move to topple a legitimately elected government. And in January 1966 another set of military guy staged a coup in Nigeria with active help of Kwame Nkrumah. This time the crime succeeded and almost all political leaders of Nigeria from other sides were murdered in cold blood, but a counter coup prevented the criminla coupists from forming a government. When chased they escaped to Ghana where Kwame gave them shelter. It was not long Kwame himself was disgraced out of power to end his intended life presidency in Ghada. God bless the guys who pushed his away to save Ghana from a mad maglomaniac dictator.
Kwesi Agbenu 10 years ago
Please, which regime or govt actually named the airport after KOTOKA?
That info is lost in your rich write-up
Please, which regime or govt actually named the airport after KOTOKA?
That info is lost in your rich write-up
Doctor Who 10 years ago
It was NLC of which Kotoka was a quiet unassuming member renamed the airport after him. The only thing Kotoka did in Ghana's history is to plan and execute the coup against Nkrumah. He did nothing else. He was probably a good ... read full comment
It was NLC of which Kotoka was a quiet unassuming member renamed the airport after him. The only thing Kotoka did in Ghana's history is to plan and execute the coup against Nkrumah. He did nothing else. He was probably a good soldier and commander. He talked little and did virtually nothing in his one year on the ruling council. I am not sure he deserves such a huge honour as our international airport being named after him. Perhaps it will be enough to name some military barracks after him. After all, it is as a soldier that he was most distinguished.
william 10 years ago
Really sad. Nkrumah, the Ghanaian and African hero. And on arriving in Ghana you are welcomed by a coup maker who helped overthrow him! When leaving he is the one who bids you bye. He should have been honoured with a street n ... read full comment
Really sad. Nkrumah, the Ghanaian and African hero. And on arriving in Ghana you are welcomed by a coup maker who helped overthrow him! When leaving he is the one who bids you bye. He should have been honoured with a street name or a military barracks but not our premier airport!!! Who will bail the cat?
CONCERNED GHANAIANS 10 years ago
You mean who will bell the cat? Ghanaians must write a petition with signatures to the law-makers and decision makers; on the airport and on street/barracks.
You mean who will bell the cat? Ghanaians must write a petition with signatures to the law-makers and decision makers; on the airport and on street/barracks.
Dumega Prosper Jnr. 10 years ago
You see, the haters of the Mighty Osagyefo, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah transformed the village country of Ghana (Gold Coast)into a modern and nearly a first world country!! But the internal CIA collaborators and dire haters of the glo ... read full comment
You see, the haters of the Mighty Osagyefo, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah transformed the village country of Ghana (Gold Coast)into a modern and nearly a first world country!! But the internal CIA collaborators and dire haters of the glorious Afican Show Boy and Kantamanto, the Osagyefo who never dies to the chagrin of those who envied Nkrumah so much and feel that for all his achievements there will not be anything left for them to be associated with and that Nkrumah's name will be associated with everything he Osagyefo has made within 8 plus years is never been achieved in any classic decade.
It is true, this is no tribal issue!!
Let's give what is Caesar's to Caesar and God's to God. What did Kotoka contribute to the Accra International Airport which Nkrumah single handedly constructed???
How can something a Giant has constructed (Nkrumah) bear the name of a dwarf (Kotoka)? Wherever Nkrumah stands or stood, who can mention or remember Kotoka's name?? Apart from being a UN dedicated Ghanaian soldier, probably recruited in the Congo?? Why should Ghana, of all countries allow revisionism of her glorified history. Nobody is suggesting here that Lt General Kotoka's name cannot be mentioned or be associated with our history. While there are opthwers whose names are associated with real development of mother Ghana, there are others, whose names are associated with controversial stuff!! Kotoka has only satisfied the reactionaries of yesteryear, bomb throwers whose diabolical and naive aims were realised by the shootings Kotoka and Afrifa led in Ghana when the Osagyefo himself travelled out of Ghana!!
As Ghanaians,are we really strict and will like to put our wonderful history in a proper perspective??
A revisit to the renaming of the Accra International Airport, giving a name which befits the stature of the airport among co- international airports will even give a face lift to Accra and for that matter Ghana. Let Nkrumah remain above all in our exchequered history for the Noble Role Kwame Nkrumah played top transform the holy village to what is is today. Nkrumah NEVER DIES!!!
Conventional Youth. 10 years ago
U M M D (Y)
U M M D (Y)
K'Ous 10 years ago
After reading your article I understand why it has been named kotoka but at the same time I find the renaming of the airport only right to honor the person behind all the hard work.
After reading your article I understand why it has been named kotoka but at the same time I find the renaming of the airport only right to honor the person behind all the hard work.
OBURUMANKUMA 10 years ago
accra is too congested
accra is too congested
Doctor Who 10 years ago
Yes, we need a new one outside Accra. What about the one talked about at Dodowa? If set up in Winneba, then the road to Accra should be considerably improved. Then we should think of an appropriate name - one that will be sim ... read full comment
Yes, we need a new one outside Accra. What about the one talked about at Dodowa? If set up in Winneba, then the road to Accra should be considerably improved. Then we should think of an appropriate name - one that will be simple but unique. And we do not have to name it after anybody. It can be called Winneba or Dodowa (International) Airport.
papillon 10 years ago
Let us honour Jerry who is still alive and kicking. We still love Jerry.
Let us honour Jerry who is still alive and kicking. We still love Jerry.
Akadu Mensema 10 years ago
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K Boateng 10 years ago
Do you have any empirical evidence to conclude that Rawlings burned his own residence? Was he in Accra when the fire occurred? Are you stating by your analogy that Kuffuor caused his 2007 car accident near the airport and tha ... read full comment
Do you have any empirical evidence to conclude that Rawlings burned his own residence? Was he in Accra when the fire occurred? Are you stating by your analogy that Kuffuor caused his 2007 car accident near the airport and that Akuffo Addo decided to cave into his own campaign platform in Kumasi? Your hatred for Rawlings and anything NDC exposes your childishness and foolishness, grow up, fool.
Akadu Mensema 10 years ago
You are an idiot! By your studpid analogy, Kufour was in the car!
You are an idiot! By your studpid analogy, Kufour was in the car!
Mr. Figure-Out: Leave Ewes Alone 10 years ago
First of all let the hypocrites in government change the ndc to Nkrumah Democratic Congress(NDC). let's also do this to stop the buffoons in government and their foolish followers from plunging the nation into a civil war wit ... read full comment
First of all let the hypocrites in government change the ndc to Nkrumah Democratic Congress(NDC). let's also do this to stop the buffoons in government and their foolish followers from plunging the nation into a civil war with their daily nonsense of Nkrumah this Nkrumah that. Akosombo Dam is now Nkrumah Dam, let Nkrumah Motor Way replaces Tema Motor Way, call the Jubilee-Flag Staff house as Nkrumah House and the Pualugu Tomato Factory as Nkrumah Tomato Factory. Rawlings started this silly naming splee as against sound and pragmatic economic policies to our benefit, and was followed by Mills as even the clueless Mahama tried to arm-twist the arms of a 90yr old woman, Madam Okoh, for a park which has been named after her long long ago. I have been trying to figure out what will happen if the CPP, the true Nkrumaist group, come to power but have since got any solution.
CONCERNED GHANAIANS 10 years ago
Good point. However, generally, you do not honor someone else with the work of another, unless that person was part of it, as a dedication or for rare historical reasons. Example is Sankara Circle. But we have Rawlings Park, ... read full comment
Good point. However, generally, you do not honor someone else with the work of another, unless that person was part of it, as a dedication or for rare historical reasons. Example is Sankara Circle. But we have Rawlings Park, don't we?
MINOR CASE 10 years ago
Let us name the whole country after Nkrumah.
Let us name the whole country after Nkrumah.
Moses 10 years ago
These CPP-NDC Propaganda minions. Why don't they name the whole country after Nkrumah?
These CPP-NDC Propaganda minions. Why don't they name the whole country after Nkrumah?
KOFI PAPABI 10 years ago
What's wrong with the Generals name on it? Who did better for Ghana? One who built dictatorship or who destroyed it? You can name your Abusuapanin Kwame Nkrumah
What's wrong with the Generals name on it? Who did better for Ghana? One who built dictatorship or who destroyed it? You can name your Abusuapanin Kwame Nkrumah
K. Boateng 10 years ago
Is Nkrumah your family member? Be rest assured that he would be name your family head if he was part of your family.
Is Nkrumah your family member? Be rest assured that he would be name your family head if he was part of your family.
Harry Thompson 10 years ago
Remember Nrumah eliminated all political opponents by driving them into exile or killing them in Nsawam Prison. Boye-Doe was only 15 when he was imprisoned. All history books have recorded that Nkrumah was bloody and brutal d ... read full comment
Remember Nrumah eliminated all political opponents by driving them into exile or killing them in Nsawam Prison. Boye-Doe was only 15 when he was imprisoned. All history books have recorded that Nkrumah was bloody and brutal dictator. No one can deny this
Sam 10 years ago
I can see the writer as someone bereft of knowledge about African leaders. One particular case is his unintelligent and provocative description about one of Africa's greatest sons, late Gen. Muritala Mohammed of Nigeria. The ... read full comment
I can see the writer as someone bereft of knowledge about African leaders. One particular case is his unintelligent and provocative description about one of Africa's greatest sons, late Gen. Muritala Mohammed of Nigeria. The write is either sheer stupid or shallow educated to compare Gen. Muritala to Gen. Kotota. In the first place, if it were not for the bravery of Muritala, Nigeria would not be existing today. He won the war for Nigeria. Muritala was one of the best military officers to come from Africa. By the mere age of 20, he was already studying at sundhurst, while much older folks like Obasanjo, could not make it to that prestigious military academy. Muritala was the epitome of bravery, feared and respected by both adversaries and friends. A no-nonsense and highly efficient soldier, he had no time for bureaucracy. It is not only Nigerians who revere him, but many across the African continent. The late General has been honoured in Namibia, Angola, and Mozambique for his dedication to the liberation struggle. Does the write know about this? Seek knowledge because the internet is there if you cannot make a research in the library. Gen. Muritala is recognized among the group of great Africans such as Mandela, Nkrumah, Samora Mscheal, Thomas Sankara, Sekou Toure, Robert Mugabe, Amilcar Cabral, etc. He is also honoured with annual memorial lectures that have taken place in London and other countries. This was a leader that died as a result of his simplicity because he never travelled in a convoy. When he was assassinated, he had only 7.87 naira in his accounts! Don't write garbage and mislead people if you do not have facts and do not think others do not read or make research. You are the reason people say individuals with your names are brainless and less intelligent. For you sake, go and make your research on the beloved Gen. Muritala, know more about him and you will understand why he is honoured, not only in Nigeria, but in many African countries. I bet you will come back and write a different story if you are brave enough to do so. Once again, SEEK KNOWLEDGE BEFORE YOU WRITE.
K. Boateng 10 years ago
Sam, you surely seem to be an ardent admirer of Murtala but you could have done without insulting the author.
Sam, you surely seem to be an ardent admirer of Murtala but you could have done without insulting the author.
Sam 10 years ago
Sorry if I went too far.... but I dislike people who want to twist facts or those who just write anything that goes contrary to the truth. Looks like he is the mouthpiece of the Igbo who say all things against gen. Muritala w ... read full comment
Sorry if I went too far.... but I dislike people who want to twist facts or those who just write anything that goes contrary to the truth. Looks like he is the mouthpiece of the Igbo who say all things against gen. Muritala when, infact, they started the killings in 1966 after the Igbo coup.
Doctor Who 10 years ago
But Sam, you'll agree that there's a lot of propaganda on both sides when it comes to the Nigerian civil war. Ok, the Igbos may be more guilty of this but the other side are not angels either. Murtala may be all that you said ... read full comment
But Sam, you'll agree that there's a lot of propaganda on both sides when it comes to the Nigerian civil war. Ok, the Igbos may be more guilty of this but the other side are not angels either. Murtala may be all that you said but his role during the war may not be a completely glorious one. War doesn't really produce any heroes - only the victors declare themselves as heroes. But I agree that the writer didn't even need say so many "uninformed" things about Murtala when he's just arguing for a change of name in Ghana. I think he realized that himself. I suspect we're meant to read only the first part of the article.
K Boateng 10 years ago
Sam, I'm not certain how "Stephen Atta Owusu" (a Ghanaian) could be the mouthpiece of the Igbos, other than being misinformed himself or just being biased against Murtala.
Sam, I'm not certain how "Stephen Atta Owusu" (a Ghanaian) could be the mouthpiece of the Igbos, other than being misinformed himself or just being biased against Murtala.
CONCERNED GHANAIANS 10 years ago
Bravo! for the wisdom in bring this to the attention of Ghanaians. In fact, as you said and needless to repeat, it is a mockery of justice and honour to name or rename an airport which was (being) built under one's regime aft ... read full comment
Bravo! for the wisdom in bring this to the attention of Ghanaians. In fact, as you said and needless to repeat, it is a mockery of justice and honour to name or rename an airport which was (being) built under one's regime after another who overthrew him. As far as we can say, this matter has been raised before govt officials of successive regimes over the years, well let's say unofficially. What seems NOT strange yet, is that everybody nods the head in a sign of understanding, if not support; but nobody sees the need or shows interest to initiate the change.
For whatever intent and purpose, this action was wrong from day one. The earlier we correct them the better.
Moses 10 years ago
jack asses
jack asses
marg 10 years ago
What good does it bring to the nation when names are changed? When JSS and SSS was changed to JHS and SHS respectively with the same teachers and resource as before, what change did it bring. There are so many issues that we ... read full comment
What good does it bring to the nation when names are changed? When JSS and SSS was changed to JHS and SHS respectively with the same teachers and resource as before, what change did it bring. There are so many issues that we can cause changes if we talk about. Stop redirecting the nation to unnecessary things. Think big and stop this trivial issues.
CONCERNED GHANAIANS 10 years ago
We realise that you are out of touch with realities. Names are necessary because they influence the psychological drives of people, of the trend of affairs; especially when it is backed with actions. The writer gave examples ... read full comment
We realise that you are out of touch with realities. Names are necessary because they influence the psychological drives of people, of the trend of affairs; especially when it is backed with actions. The writer gave examples in other countries and so you must analyse for yourself how it is influencing the people and the country. You may google and read about Charles de Gaulle Airport and Heathrow Airport among among many others. In U.S. for instance, many people strive to be like Kennedy, Lincoln, Washington etc. They made impact in the society and were honoured for that. Unfortunately, in Ghana and other parts of Africa, we find it difficult to even see the good people do. We only know how to criticise them. Such attitudes do not encourage others to emulate good examples. Even Ghanaians and other Africans know more western historical figures (those who made positive impact) than they do about their own countries, left alone the continent. We must more actively confront this anomaly and correct them.
NTAMKESE 10 years ago
NO COUP MAKER SHOULD EVER BE REWARDED FOR ANY REASON AT ALL. KOTOKA INT AIRPORT SHOULD BE RENAMED AFTER DR KWAME NKRUMAH. LET THOSE WHO WILL READ TRIBERLISM INTO THIS DO SO OUT OF THEIR OWN STUPIDITY! THE NPP SHOULD HAVE DON ... read full comment
NO COUP MAKER SHOULD EVER BE REWARDED FOR ANY REASON AT ALL. KOTOKA INT AIRPORT SHOULD BE RENAMED AFTER DR KWAME NKRUMAH. LET THOSE WHO WILL READ TRIBERLISM INTO THIS DO SO OUT OF THEIR OWN STUPIDITY! THE NPP SHOULD HAVE DONE THIS WHEN THEY WERE IN POWER FOR THEY ARE THE ONLY DEMOCRATIC PARETY IN GHANA! ANY STUPID ARGUEMENT? I GUESS NOT!
Kojo Essuman 10 years ago
Kwame Nkrumah has been vindicated.The imperialist backed National Liberation Council(NLC) which was formed after 1966 coup,named the Accra International Airport after Kotoka when he was killed in the abortive coup of April 1 ... read full comment
Kwame Nkrumah has been vindicated.The imperialist backed National Liberation Council(NLC) which was formed after 1966 coup,named the Accra International Airport after Kotoka when he was killed in the abortive coup of April 1967.This name should be changed immediately.It is long overdue and does not make sense at all.Kwame Nkrumah's arch enemies,the United States and Britain who subverted him and made a number of assassination attempts on his life,used Kotoka and Afrifa to overthrow his legitimate government finally.Now,it is interesting to note that the same Americans and British are now ashamed and have recognized him as the greatest African who lived within the past 1000 years.They now call him AFRICA'S MAN OF THE MILLINEUM.Nkrumah has been vindicated.
G. K. Berko 10 years ago
Are you kidding? Who changed the name of that Park in Sunyani? So long as the current leadership of NPP is still in control any Administration that the Party manages to bring back would never do so. Jake, the bomb-thrower's ... read full comment
Are you kidding? Who changed the name of that Park in Sunyani? So long as the current leadership of NPP is still in control any Administration that the Party manages to bring back would never do so. Jake, the bomb-thrower's son, would never endorse anything that advances the name of his father's arch enemy, Nkrumah.
Such grudges still so deeply exist in the likes of these ultra-partisan relics of old time nasty Politics they reserve no room for reconciliation.
Long live Ghana!!!
MP 10 years ago
Because wo yeh ABOA!
Because wo yeh ABOA!
Akadu Mensema 10 years ago
I agree, the imperialist bloke does not deserve the naming after him!
I agree, the imperialist bloke does not deserve the naming after him!
Doctor Who 10 years ago
It is in the military field that the man distinguished himself. It may not have been easy to plan and execute a coup against Nkrumah who had become very security conscious at the time. There were several attempts on his life ... read full comment
It is in the military field that the man distinguished himself. It may not have been easy to plan and execute a coup against Nkrumah who had become very security conscious at the time. There were several attempts on his life and having gathered so much power in his person, he needed all the security support he could create. His personal guard was very strong and well armed. Yet Kotoka and Afrifa were able to outmaneuver them. Ok, they may have had some CIA support but on a purely military basis it was good. Nothing like that had happened in Ghana before. Kotoka served on the UN mission in Congo but they were not involved in any combat.
The 1966 coup was bad politically but as a purely military operation it succeeded. That is why Kotoka needs an honour that is military, not civilian like the airport. Remember Hitler fought a bad and unjust war but on a purely tactical basis, his generals at the beginning of the war were superb master tacticians and soldiers.
So name a military barracks after Kotoka, not even a street light. He did nothing apart from a coup.
K Boateng 10 years ago
you always inject your silly and shallow tribalism into an otherwise fine and educative article. To hell with you.
you always inject your silly and shallow tribalism into an otherwise fine and educative article. To hell with you.
Akadu Mensema 10 years ago
You mean to say that I always question what you see as intelligent articles, "notcan otherwise fine and educative article." That would be only one article, and what is that article? This one in question!
You mean to say that I always question what you see as intelligent articles, "notcan otherwise fine and educative article." That would be only one article, and what is that article? This one in question!
Okute 10 years ago
She is still not matured with her primitive kokoase PhD tribalistic comments.
She's still on the NPP pay-roll to post series of trash comments here on GhanaWeb.
She's even not welcome in HELL!!!
She is still not matured with her primitive kokoase PhD tribalistic comments.
She's still on the NPP pay-roll to post series of trash comments here on GhanaWeb.
She's even not welcome in HELL!!!
BUDA 10 years ago
I was 22 years old when the cough occurred. It was a sad day for Ghana and Africa as whole except the Nkrumah Haters at home and abroad.
Based on what Nkrumah achieved for Ghana and Africa, it is befitting to rename G ... read full comment
I was 22 years old when the cough occurred. It was a sad day for Ghana and Africa as whole except the Nkrumah Haters at home and abroad.
Based on what Nkrumah achieved for Ghana and Africa, it is befitting to rename Ghana's Airport after him. Ghanian Government should take action now.
Kwadwo 10 years ago
K Boateng, what evidence do you have to support your claims that Afrifa was behind the 67 coup? Are you aware that Adu-Sei Poku's life was spared because of the level of his culpability but not because of his tribe? You ac ... read full comment
K Boateng, what evidence do you have to support your claims that Afrifa was behind the 67 coup? Are you aware that Adu-Sei Poku's life was spared because of the level of his culpability but not because of his tribe? You accuse Akadu of being shallow, but I believe you have done worst with your
tribalistic comments on the 1967 abortive coup.
RAYMOND 10 years ago
If you were not born in 1967,you need to do a lot of research and refrain from HEARSAY.Lt S.B Arthur,Lt.Moses Yeboah and 2nd Lt Osei Poku and not Adu-sei Poku were all tried by a mllitary tribunal.2nd Lt.Osei Poku was jailed ... read full comment
If you were not born in 1967,you need to do a lot of research and refrain from HEARSAY.Lt S.B Arthur,Lt.Moses Yeboah and 2nd Lt Osei Poku and not Adu-sei Poku were all tried by a mllitary tribunal.2nd Lt.Osei Poku was jailed for twenty three years because the Tribunal determined that unlike Yeboah and Arthur he did not kill any body,and in fact he played a lesser role in the attempted coup.It was believed that Lt.S.B.Athur also killed Captain Avevor and Captain Bokloe during the attemtped coup.Lt.General Ankrah was the Head of State and Afrifa was a member of the ruling National Liberation Council.Afria had no power to set anybody free at that time as the decision was made by the Military Tribunal.Your information about Afrifa is too misleading.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago
PLS, GO TO VOLTA REGION. HAVE A REFERENDUM ON THIS ISSUE. WE WANT TO NAME KOTOKA AFTER A PUBLIC TOILET IN HO. YES OR NO...LET THE PPL OF VOLTA DECIDE. WE DONT NEED THIS DUMB IDIOTS' NAME ON NO PUBLIC BLGD IN GH. INFACT, DESTR ... read full comment
PLS, GO TO VOLTA REGION. HAVE A REFERENDUM ON THIS ISSUE. WE WANT TO NAME KOTOKA AFTER A PUBLIC TOILET IN HO. YES OR NO...LET THE PPL OF VOLTA DECIDE. WE DONT NEED THIS DUMB IDIOTS' NAME ON NO PUBLIC BLGD IN GH. INFACT, DESTROY THE STATUE OF HIM ASAP. U CAN TAKE IT TO VOLTA REGION N LEAVE IT INFRONT OF THEIR REGIONAL ASSEMBLY BLDGS....
Odasanyi, London 10 years ago
IT SHOULD BE NAMED AFTER ATTA MILLS AS THE ONLY SITTING PRESIDENT TO HAVE DIED WHILST IN OFFICE.
IT SHOULD BE NAMED AFTER ATTA MILLS AS THE ONLY SITTING PRESIDENT TO HAVE DIED WHILST IN OFFICE.
Kwame Labadi 10 years ago
Please Owusu why not rather Victor Owusu Int.Airport.Asshole
Please Owusu why not rather Victor Owusu Int.Airport.Asshole
Nana Adjoa 10 years ago
I have always thought to name an international airport after some one who took a gun to gain power is stupid why naming airport after him?
Where was Kotoka when Osagyefo and the rest were fighting for Independence?
Kotoka w ... read full comment
I have always thought to name an international airport after some one who took a gun to gain power is stupid why naming airport after him?
Where was Kotoka when Osagyefo and the rest were fighting for Independence?
Kotoka was one of the architects of our suffering the earlier the name is changed the better.
Benny 10 years ago
Let the name stay but the new airport at Prampram when completed should be called
Nkrumah International Airport. Leave Kotoka alone and let him rest in the grave
Let the name stay but the new airport at Prampram when completed should be called
Nkrumah International Airport. Leave Kotoka alone and let him rest in the grave
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago
DONT CONDONE FOOLISHNESS AND WHAT IS SIMPLY WRONGFUL.I HAVE ALWAYS CAMPAIGNED AGAINST THIS NAME ON ANY PUBLIC EDIFICE IN GH. INFACT, IT IS A DISGRACE. KOTOKA DEFIED THE SITTING CONSTITUTION.
WAT WILL HAPPEN TO ME IF I START ... read full comment
DONT CONDONE FOOLISHNESS AND WHAT IS SIMPLY WRONGFUL.I HAVE ALWAYS CAMPAIGNED AGAINST THIS NAME ON ANY PUBLIC EDIFICE IN GH. INFACT, IT IS A DISGRACE. KOTOKA DEFIED THE SITTING CONSTITUTION.
WAT WILL HAPPEN TO ME IF I START A COUP TO OVERTHRW JOHN MAHAMA. CITING ELECTION FRAUD AS THE REASON? WAT IS WRONG, IS WRONG....
Micky 10 years ago
Why not Kufour International Airport? Or Kwaku Dua Airport.Mother fucker primitive apes.
Why not Kufour International Airport? Or Kwaku Dua Airport.Mother fucker primitive apes.
Geoff Thompson 10 years ago
Kwame Nkrumah was a tyrant who drove opponents into exile or imprison them for life. He declared himself President for life and ruled without a Vice President or cabinet. Everything was one man show.
THE BWST THING THAT HA ... read full comment
Kwame Nkrumah was a tyrant who drove opponents into exile or imprison them for life. He declared himself President for life and ruled without a Vice President or cabinet. Everything was one man show.
THE BWST THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPENED TO GHANA WAS THE OVERTHROW OF AFRICA WORST DICTATOR
Lenard Endede 10 years ago
Name Nsawam Prison Kwame Nkrumah Killing Field
Name Nsawam Prison Kwame Nkrumah Killing Field
baker 10 years ago
This is a man who achieved so much for our country as the time the country's level of development was virtually nothing to write home about. He was one man i adore and admire so much considering his intellectual and leadershi ... read full comment
This is a man who achieved so much for our country as the time the country's level of development was virtually nothing to write home about. He was one man i adore and admire so much considering his intellectual and leadership prowess . Kotoka and his allies were absolutely nothing but traitors who is not worth such a recognition and ego. My brother, may God continue to bless you for your neutrality and fair reportage on topical issue affecting our country. I love u, Stephen. Nkrumah never dies .
Mensima Biney 10 years ago
Naming our international airport after Kotoka is a travesty of natural justice and an insult to our collective sense of decency. The charge of tribalism is a distraction. We must not be fooled by it. We need to see the matter ... read full comment
Naming our international airport after Kotoka is a travesty of natural justice and an insult to our collective sense of decency. The charge of tribalism is a distraction. We must not be fooled by it. We need to see the matter for what it is - pure treason; colluding to overthrow a legitimate government. We must not reward the perpetrator of such a thing. And that is exactly what we are doing by maintaining this man's name on our airport. It must be put right.
JAMES Y 10 years ago
By calling the point of entry to Ghana by the name of the man who had stopped the country's enviable progress by his coup and was killed in the vicinity is, to all intents and purposes, a curse on the country. The sooner his ... read full comment
By calling the point of entry to Ghana by the name of the man who had stopped the country's enviable progress by his coup and was killed in the vicinity is, to all intents and purposes, a curse on the country. The sooner his name is taken off the airport, the better for the country in its march toward progress.
lawfellas 10 years ago
A BRILLIANT IDEA
A BRILLIANT IDEA
AYI 10 years ago
AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT USE ALL/EVERY MEANS, /AT ALL COST/BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY RADICAL MEANS TO UNITE. AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT BE SELF-SUFFICIENT, USE YOUR RESOURCES TO FUND YOUR RADICAL MEANS OF U ... read full comment
AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT USE ALL/EVERY MEANS, /AT ALL COST/BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY RADICAL MEANS TO UNITE. AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT BE SELF-SUFFICIENT, USE YOUR RESOURCES TO FUND YOUR RADICAL MEANS OF UNITY.
PREZ KWAME NKRUMAH MADE A SPEECH DURING GHANA INDEPENDENCE DAY THAT “FROM NOW ON WE MUST CHANGE OUR ATTITUDE AND MINDS”. THAT IS, WE SHOULD NOT ALLOW OURSELVES TO BE RULED/GOVERN/DOMINATE BY ALIENS/FOREIGNERS.
GHANA DEVELOPMENT PATHS IS, GHANA MUST REPENT QUICKLY AND EMBRACE DR. KWAME NKRUMAH AND HIS VISIONS ABOUT GHANA / AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT, TO HELP GHANA AND AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT DEVELOP/MOVE TO THE TOP.
AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT DEVELOPMENT PATHS IS, AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT MUST QUICKLY EMBRACE HON MARCUS GARVEY, DR. KWAME NKRUMAH, MALCOM X AND THEIR VISIONS FOR AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT, WITHOUT DELAY TO HELP AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT DEVELOP/ MOVE TO THE TOP. IT IS TOO FRAGILE/DANGEROUS FOR AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT TO WASTE TIME IN EMBRACING HON MARCUS GARVEY, DR. KWAME NKRUMAH, MALCOM X AND THEIR VISIONS FOR AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT. EVERY AFRICAN/STUDENT/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT FROM THE LOWEST GRADE/KINGDERGARDEN TO THE MOST HIGHEST EDUCATION/UNIVERSITY/PAU AND EVERY PROFESSOR MUST/COMPULSORY STUDY HON MARCUS GARVEY’S, DR. KWAME NKRUMAH’S, MALCOM X’S TEACHINGS/IDEAS/VISIONS ABOUT AFRICA . GOD BLESSES AFRICA AMEN.
Koo Nimo 10 years ago
Facts are facts comments are free Kudos
Facts are facts comments are free Kudos
jayden 10 years ago
I was not around Nkrumah's time but from what I have read ad been told he was the number one dictator what because of his plans for the continent of Africa ignored Ghana and silenced his opposition in anyway possible so Kot ... read full comment
I was not around Nkrumah's time but from what I have read ad been told he was the number one dictator what because of his plans for the continent of Africa ignored Ghana and silenced his opposition in anyway possible so Kotoka and the NLM did us a huge favour getting rid of Nkrumah c(check the nations reserve s before independence and just before he was deposed and still take into consideration all the amount spent on development , you will see that a lot of money was wasted loan to Romania, Ethiopia Egypt etc.)it's a but like naming places after Rawlings there are so many thiings wrong with the idea. don't get me wrong we needed Rawlings in 79 and some part 81 but afterwards I doubt it.These two people were OK when they first came but they later got power drunk
joseph owusu 10 years ago
THE AUTHOR HAD A POINT IN THIS STATEMENT,BUT ATTA WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT.IT HAS TO BE KWAME NKRUMAH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,WE HAD NO CHOICE.
THE AUTHOR HAD A POINT IN THIS STATEMENT,BUT ATTA WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT.IT HAS TO BE KWAME NKRUMAH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,WE HAD NO CHOICE.
ghanaman 10 years ago
The author has demonstrated the courage to engage in free thinking. As he points out, his "article is not about tribalism but pure intellectual discussion geared towards further debate about what is good for Ghana's developme ... read full comment
The author has demonstrated the courage to engage in free thinking. As he points out, his "article is not about tribalism but pure intellectual discussion geared towards further debate about what is good for Ghana's development concerning frank and fearless sharing of opinion."
Victoria Agyemang 10 years ago
By all means a well deserving name as Kwame Nkrumah International Airport. 101% support. The most humble African that ever lived.
By all means a well deserving name as Kwame Nkrumah International Airport. 101% support. The most humble African that ever lived.
Activist 10 years ago
Count my support vote with additional 10% to yours. Thanks for your poll.
Count my support vote with additional 10% to yours. Thanks for your poll.
KRIS KOOMSON USA 10 years ago
Read the article already. Great job as usual. If only Ghana will sankofa the path that Osagyefo paved and educate the youth accordingly.
Read the article already. Great job as usual. If only Ghana will sankofa the path that Osagyefo paved and educate the youth accordingly.
Kwaapps 10 years ago
Atta Owusu, you spoke too soon - this will happen in our lifetime. Kotoka airport will become just another airport!
Atta Owusu, you spoke too soon - this will happen in our lifetime. Kotoka airport will become just another airport!
Paa Kodwo 10 years ago
GHANa'S CONTINUED ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL WOES ARE OF THE RESULT OF THE 1966 COUP STAGED BY ARMED CRIMINALS IN MILLITARY UNFORMS HEADED BY SERGEANT KOTOKA, CORPORAL AFRIFA AND WARRANT OFFICER OCRAN.
THESE MEN DID A GREAT DAMAG ... read full comment
GHANa'S CONTINUED ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL WOES ARE OF THE RESULT OF THE 1966 COUP STAGED BY ARMED CRIMINALS IN MILLITARY UNFORMS HEADED BY SERGEANT KOTOKA, CORPORAL AFRIFA AND WARRANT OFFICER OCRAN.
THESE MEN DID A GREAT DAMAGE TO OUR HOMELAND AND HISTORY WILL NEVER FORGIVE THEM
james naru 10 years ago
A BRILLIANT IDEA
A BRILLIANT IDEA
Joseph Ampem Darko Yeboah 10 years ago
I fully support the idea.
I fully support the idea.
Frank Akoto 10 years ago
I will not like to be seen to use God's name in vain but I will say that God disaproved what Kotoka and his henchmen did hence their untimely demise.
A referundum will help Ghanaians decide whether to change the name of Koto ... read full comment
I will not like to be seen to use God's name in vain but I will say that God disaproved what Kotoka and his henchmen did hence their untimely demise.
A referundum will help Ghanaians decide whether to change the name of Kotoka International Airport. My view is that it will be a brilliant idea to change it to Kwame Nkrumah Int Airport. Kotoka sold Ghana for a mess of pottage to the CIA
Stephen-Pipes Afrifa 10 years ago
Indeed I never knew how the name Kotoka International Airport till today. If then why not change the name to a more prominent and respected person, this is not fair for it to be named after Kotoka. Ghana must discern...
Indeed I never knew how the name Kotoka International Airport till today. If then why not change the name to a more prominent and respected person, this is not fair for it to be named after Kotoka. Ghana must discern...
Achisco Old Student 10 years ago
The name "Kotoka" has been maintained on Ghana's International Airport (simply)becuase the coup maker Kotoka was an Ewe. If Kotoka wasn't an Ewe man, JJ Rawlings and the Tsikatas would have renamed it long ago. They kept or n ... read full comment
The name "Kotoka" has been maintained on Ghana's International Airport (simply)becuase the coup maker Kotoka was an Ewe. If Kotoka wasn't an Ewe man, JJ Rawlings and the Tsikatas would have renamed it long ago. They kept or named other edifices after Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah because of polical reason; particularly to win Nkrumah lovers to their party.
This is the truth and nothing but the truth.
Ibi 'm 10 years ago
This is the truth and nothing but the truth. IBI TRUE!!
This is the truth and nothing but the truth. IBI TRUE!!
Stephen-Pipes Afrifa 10 years ago
Indeed I never knew how the name Kotoka International Airport till today. If then why not change the name to a more prominent and respected person, this is not fair for it to be named after Kotoka. Ghana must discern...
Indeed I never knew how the name Kotoka International Airport till today. If then why not change the name to a more prominent and respected person, this is not fair for it to be named after Kotoka. Ghana must discern...
Stephen-Pipes Afrifa 10 years ago
Indeed I never knew how the name Kotoka International Airport till today. If then why not change the name to a more prominent and respected person, this is not fair for it to be named after Kotoka. Ghana must discern...
Indeed I never knew how the name Kotoka International Airport till today. If then why not change the name to a more prominent and respected person, this is not fair for it to be named after Kotoka. Ghana must discern...
Achisco Old Student 10 years ago
The name "Kotoka" has been maintained on Ghana's International Airport (simply)becuase the coup maker Kotoka was an Ewe. If Kotoka wasn't an Ewe man, JJ Rawlings and the Tsikatas would have renamed it long ago. They kept or n ... read full comment
The name "Kotoka" has been maintained on Ghana's International Airport (simply)becuase the coup maker Kotoka was an Ewe. If Kotoka wasn't an Ewe man, JJ Rawlings and the Tsikatas would have renamed it long ago. They kept or named other edifices after Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah because of polical reason; particularly to win Nkrumah lovers to their party.
This is the truth and nothing but the truth.
Achisco Old Student 10 years ago
The name "Kotoka" has been maintained on Ghana's International Airport (simply)becuase the coup maker Kotoka was an Ewe. If Kotoka wasn't an Ewe man, JJ Rawlings and the Tsikatas would have renamed it long ago. They kept or n ... read full comment
The name "Kotoka" has been maintained on Ghana's International Airport (simply)becuase the coup maker Kotoka was an Ewe. If Kotoka wasn't an Ewe man, JJ Rawlings and the Tsikatas would have renamed it long ago. They kept or named other edifices after Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah because of polical reason; particularly to win Nkrumah lovers to their party.
This is the truth and nothing but the truth.
Achisco Old Student 10 years ago
The name "Kotoka" has been maintained on Ghana's International Airport (simply)becuase the coup maker Kotoka was an Ewe. If Kotoka wasn't an Ewe man, JJ Rawlings and the Tsikatas would have renamed it long ago. They kept or n ... read full comment
The name "Kotoka" has been maintained on Ghana's International Airport (simply)becuase the coup maker Kotoka was an Ewe. If Kotoka wasn't an Ewe man, JJ Rawlings and the Tsikatas would have renamed it long ago. They kept or named other edifices after Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah because of polical reason; particularly to win Nkrumah lovers to their party.
This is the truth and nothing but the truth.
Ibi 'm 10 years ago
This is the truth and nothing but the truth. IBI SO!!
This is the truth and nothing but the truth. IBI SO!!
Issah Musah 10 years ago
There are several things that could have been done right in Ghana, but we politicize and put tribalism in almost everything we do forgetting that Ghana does not belong to one tribe or political party but for Ghanaians of diff ... read full comment
There are several things that could have been done right in Ghana, but we politicize and put tribalism in almost everything we do forgetting that Ghana does not belong to one tribe or political party but for Ghanaians of different tribes and political views. Until we change our minds and attitudes, am afraid things might even get worse.
Good article
karchire.k.nyarko 10 years ago
Indeed Ghana must uphold Stephen Atta Owusu as an intellectual contributor of Ghana's development and a proper role leading in Africa.
Indeed Ghana must uphold Stephen Atta Owusu as an intellectual contributor of Ghana's development and a proper role leading in Africa.
SAMURAI 10 years ago
A great article. Ghana needs a bold leader to remame the Airport
A great article. Ghana needs a bold leader to remame the Airport
YAFFA YAFFA 10 years ago
THIS IS A VERY EMINENT REMINDER TO ALL TRUTHFUL GOD FEARING GHANAIANS. THATS A GOSPEL FACT AND A REFLEXION OF THE BLACK STAR OF AFRICA.THANX TO THE MIGHTY MAN STEVE ATTA OWUSU. MAY GOD MAKE YOU A MIGHTY MAN WITH UNCOMPARABLE ... read full comment
THIS IS A VERY EMINENT REMINDER TO ALL TRUTHFUL GOD FEARING GHANAIANS. THATS A GOSPEL FACT AND A REFLEXION OF THE BLACK STAR OF AFRICA.THANX TO THE MIGHTY MAN STEVE ATTA OWUSU. MAY GOD MAKE YOU A MIGHTY MAN WITH UNCOMPARABLE WISDOM.
Seth, USA 10 years ago
Good article....let's rename it after a great democrat - president Kufour.
Good article....let's rename it after a great democrat - president Kufour.
Tukur Danmuazu 10 years ago
Iam not a Ghanian, but a northern Nigerian. From all indications this writer is a liar and an ill-informed illitrate. He mentioned Murtala Muhammad as vilian where as the world over respect Murtala Muhammad for his vanguard r ... read full comment
Iam not a Ghanian, but a northern Nigerian. From all indications this writer is a liar and an ill-informed illitrate. He mentioned Murtala Muhammad as vilian where as the world over respect Murtala Muhammad for his vanguard role liberating countries like mozanbque and facilitating the demise of apatheid in South Africa. His OAU speech Africa Has Come of Age which sent shivers in the spines of the imperialists is still remebered as classic anti-imperialists critique. But it seems tribalism and religious bigotry has affected every african country. This unfounded insults on Murtala is being trade by those who hate his ethnic background. These silly misguided tribalist will haul insults at anyone who does not belong to their tribe and at the same time claim that their unjustified villification has nothing to do with tribalism. But lack of evidence and the lies in their comments betray their mean tribal motive.
Tukur Danmuazu 10 years ago
What is in a name? This writer is claiming not to be a tribalist yet he did not give a single good reason why Nkrumahs mane must replace another name. He said it will bring development.How can mere name change the fate of Gha ... read full comment
What is in a name? This writer is claiming not to be a tribalist yet he did not give a single good reason why Nkrumahs mane must replace another name. He said it will bring development.How can mere name change the fate of Ghana. Mr man stop being a silly tribalist. Nkrumah was a dictator who wished to rule for life. He interfared with the internal affairs of other countries in Africa like the sponsoring og coup in Nigeria. He also marginalised other Ghanian tribes by giving most of the important appointments to his tribal kinsmen and siting most of the projects for development in his tribal areas. He is a friend to Mobutu, kamuzu Banda etc we have seen how this old gizzards destroyed their ccountries after living for so long ruling. Had Nkrumah lived lond he will no doubt be like his friends who began as heroes of independence but stayed so long and became wicked dictators.
Nana Osei Prince 7 years ago
Infact this is a debatable topic that had really baffled my mind since my early ages of schooling,when i first learnt that such a national asset was named after the very person who actively led in the overthrow of the govern ... read full comment
Infact this is a debatable topic that had really baffled my mind since my early ages of schooling,when i first learnt that such a national asset was named after the very person who actively led in the overthrow of the government of our first patriotic and visionary president.
Just as you said, you'll be branded and labelled a nonscum TRIBALIST by only a section of the country that derives her importance from this name. I amen you for being bold and saying the truth but, I'll stay out of this hot ...
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The author wrote in paragraph two that "The latter and one other colleague were later arrested and tried by a military tribunal".
The three surrogates of that coup engineered by Afrifa were Moses Yeboah (Bono from Japekrom ...
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The attempted coup of April 17th,1967 was led by twenty-eight year old Lt.S.B. Arthur from Otuam,near Mankesim in the Central Region,an old boy of Mfantsipim school,Cape Coast.Others were twenty-eight year old Lt. Moses Yeboa ...
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you've mentioned the three leading culprits of the coup, two of whom were executed; could you please tell us why Adu-sei Poku (Osei Poku) was not executed with them? Why were Arthur and Yeboah "bluffing" on the eve of their e ...
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Only a zero baked idiot like you will continue to waddle in your own vomit will continue to believe in this nonsense that Afrifa planned the coup that led to the killing of Kotoka.
You are so dumb I think the best thing to ...
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This K Boateng's father was a laborer and a slave on a cocoa farm in the Ashanti Region , that is why he has so much hatred for Asantes
The Ghana International Airport was renamed Kotoka International Airport in his memory, for the simple, unrealistic and funny reason that he was killed at a spot which is now part of the forecourt of the Airport. His statue s ...
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Great job as usual.
Please Fellow Ghanaians you must all learn to know the truth and really what getting on in those days and time.Try to change the name and see re-action from the Abongo boys,please becareful and let us forge ahead.Kotoka did w ...
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The Airport should bee re-name after JAK of npp as he flew from there more than 400 times
U ARE A STUPID FOOL. U MUST DIE EARLY BCOS OF UR STUPIDITY...THESE ABONGO BOYS WILL BE JAILED. INFACT,U AREA DUMB FOOL...KOTOKA HIMSELF REGRETTED HIS ACTIONS BEFRE HE WAS KILLED.
The idea that a country should suffer a coup just at the outset of an Economic hardship is buffoonery . It is more reasonable to blame a dire political stalemate that really threatens the universal sufferage Citizens enjoy ...
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I meant to say:
"We need to sympathize the fact that the ..."
Uncouth!
Uncouth people are fond of using profane words in all their expressions. Please learn to put your opinion in a civilised way. Don't run out of patience because you think someone is not getting it. We all do not have ...
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Change is inevitable however certain changes as to changing the name of Ghana's International Airport to another is just plain stupidity.
Has the author thought of the resistance? And has the author thought of which Govern ...
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I would suggest the current care-taker government/ the future in coming government build a befitting,big and modern international airport in say Kumasi/ Takoradi and name it after Nkrumah. There's no need disturbing the prese ...
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Can the author tell us what exactly Ghana was like just 5 days before the coup that toppled Nkrumah ? Were Ghanaians queuing for soap, cooking oil, sugar and other essentials at various places including the Accra Sports stadi ...
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I don't think Afrifa had any reason to get Kotoka out of the way. Kotoka was no threat to Afrifa. The man had no interest in leading Ghana. He didn't have any political ambitions. He was a soldier's soldier, not a politician. ...
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Meaning? 8)
Wow, this article is timely. We need more of such articles. Kudos
THIS IS NOT A CONVERSATION THAT WILL EVER GO AWAY.AS A FOUNDING FATHER OF THE O.A.U(NOW A.U),IT WOULD CERTAINLY BE A NOBLE IDEA TO BOLDLY PUT KWAME NKRUMAH'S NAME UP THERE FOR ALL TO SEE,UPON ARRIVAL IN OUR BELOVED GHANA.
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I think the import of this article is to generate constructive debate on the name by which the national airport is called.This does not call for tribal bigots to unleash their venom on everybody. I perfectly agreed with the w ...
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Do you have any facts to back-up your claim.Do not be a pathetic fool. The operation guitar boys as they were known Lt. SB Arthur.Lt.Moses Yeboah and 2nd Lt. Osei Poku and not Adu-sei Poku.During their trials nothing of the s ...
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Indeed it was a big mistake to name the Airport after Kotoka, but who can change it? Hmmmmm.
We the people can change it. A petition to the lawmakers is all it takes to begin an official discussions on the subject.
I am wondering why these kids or recent generation are dabbling in issues that they have no idea of. Yes, Kotoka may not have "BUILT" any physical infrastructure as some of us would have loved to see. Yet, had he and others n ...
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Dr Kwabena Asante,i think you are just stupid to suggest that Ghana would have been like North KoreaDo you have brains?See where your liberated Ghana is compared to other countries like Singapore,Taiwan,Malaysia and South Kor ...
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With you Nkruma boys ready to kill your elders and anyone who dare give contrary opinion to yours how do u expect Ghana to develope like singapore? This was exactly how Nkurmah started behaving against any differences of opin ...
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Oooooooh Sir. Kwame Asante, how can you be so naive and so out of touch with realities? Wise men - both Africans and non-Africans all over the world agree that Nkrumah was overthrown because his vision for Africa would have m ...
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Well said,to some of us Nkrumah is the giant of Africa, and Ghanaians should recognize that.
Stephen Owusu Atta, why don't you reason.
No! I strongly disagree. I believe in spite of his idealism Nkrumah would not have persisted on towing a massively flawed Political paradigm. The guy loved to succeed too much to have led the Nation with total foolhardiness ...
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That is what you think! Nkrumah was not a person to hand over power to his children. Ghana is no Haiti, neither is it North Korea as stated. And that is why he groomed every Ghanaian child to take leadership position. Remembe ...
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The blatant fact is that, Ghanaians were not tribalistic at that time. Nobody saw things in tribal terms at that time. Kotoka was Ewe and teamed up with Afrifa, an Asante - No Problem with that at all. The NLC was made up of ...
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Just as the Akans were executed by Kojo Tsikata and Courage Quashiga was giving a warning.
yoooo, what are all these insults coming from? I wasn't born at the time and just probing for more and divergent information on this issue so ya'll must chill and provide the info.
Thanks.
Surely, the insults do not help us learn from one another. I was fairly grown and caught in the middle of the events. My personal observation on this issue of Afrifah vs. Kotoka is that there were suspicions that Afrifah was ...
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This is only point of correction. Moses Yeboah is from Wam-anafo in the Dormaa West district but not from Japakrom
That goes to tell what manner of man that Afrifa was. Sadly he paid with his life as well!
AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT USE ALL/EVERY MEANS, /AT ALL COST/BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY RADICAL MEANS TO UNITE. AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT BE SELF-SUFFICIENT, USE YOUR RESOURCES TO FUND YOUR RADICAL MEANS OF U ...
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To make it even, let's name the airport Banza Yaro International. You see, both Nkrumah and Kotoka exhibited the traits and meaning of this name.
Kwame Nkurmah sponsored the very first botched coup in Nigeria. Barely two years into Nigertia's independence in 1962 a rival politician on tribal grounds organised a failed coup attempt from Ghana under the support of Kwame ...
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Please, which regime or govt actually named the airport after KOTOKA?
That info is lost in your rich write-up
It was NLC of which Kotoka was a quiet unassuming member renamed the airport after him. The only thing Kotoka did in Ghana's history is to plan and execute the coup against Nkrumah. He did nothing else. He was probably a good ...
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Really sad. Nkrumah, the Ghanaian and African hero. And on arriving in Ghana you are welcomed by a coup maker who helped overthrow him! When leaving he is the one who bids you bye. He should have been honoured with a street n ...
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You mean who will bell the cat? Ghanaians must write a petition with signatures to the law-makers and decision makers; on the airport and on street/barracks.
You see, the haters of the Mighty Osagyefo, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah transformed the village country of Ghana (Gold Coast)into a modern and nearly a first world country!! But the internal CIA collaborators and dire haters of the glo ...
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U M M D (Y)
After reading your article I understand why it has been named kotoka but at the same time I find the renaming of the airport only right to honor the person behind all the hard work.
accra is too congested
Yes, we need a new one outside Accra. What about the one talked about at Dodowa? If set up in Winneba, then the road to Accra should be considerably improved. Then we should think of an appropriate name - one that will be sim ...
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Let us honour Jerry who is still alive and kicking. We still love Jerry.
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Do you have any empirical evidence to conclude that Rawlings burned his own residence? Was he in Accra when the fire occurred? Are you stating by your analogy that Kuffuor caused his 2007 car accident near the airport and tha ...
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You are an idiot! By your studpid analogy, Kufour was in the car!
First of all let the hypocrites in government change the ndc to Nkrumah Democratic Congress(NDC). let's also do this to stop the buffoons in government and their foolish followers from plunging the nation into a civil war wit ...
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Good point. However, generally, you do not honor someone else with the work of another, unless that person was part of it, as a dedication or for rare historical reasons. Example is Sankara Circle. But we have Rawlings Park, ...
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Let us name the whole country after Nkrumah.
These CPP-NDC Propaganda minions. Why don't they name the whole country after Nkrumah?
What's wrong with the Generals name on it? Who did better for Ghana? One who built dictatorship or who destroyed it? You can name your Abusuapanin Kwame Nkrumah
Is Nkrumah your family member? Be rest assured that he would be name your family head if he was part of your family.
Remember Nrumah eliminated all political opponents by driving them into exile or killing them in Nsawam Prison. Boye-Doe was only 15 when he was imprisoned. All history books have recorded that Nkrumah was bloody and brutal d ...
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I can see the writer as someone bereft of knowledge about African leaders. One particular case is his unintelligent and provocative description about one of Africa's greatest sons, late Gen. Muritala Mohammed of Nigeria. The ...
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Sam, you surely seem to be an ardent admirer of Murtala but you could have done without insulting the author.
Sorry if I went too far.... but I dislike people who want to twist facts or those who just write anything that goes contrary to the truth. Looks like he is the mouthpiece of the Igbo who say all things against gen. Muritala w ...
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But Sam, you'll agree that there's a lot of propaganda on both sides when it comes to the Nigerian civil war. Ok, the Igbos may be more guilty of this but the other side are not angels either. Murtala may be all that you said ...
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Sam, I'm not certain how "Stephen Atta Owusu" (a Ghanaian) could be the mouthpiece of the Igbos, other than being misinformed himself or just being biased against Murtala.
Bravo! for the wisdom in bring this to the attention of Ghanaians. In fact, as you said and needless to repeat, it is a mockery of justice and honour to name or rename an airport which was (being) built under one's regime aft ...
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jack asses
What good does it bring to the nation when names are changed? When JSS and SSS was changed to JHS and SHS respectively with the same teachers and resource as before, what change did it bring. There are so many issues that we ...
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We realise that you are out of touch with realities. Names are necessary because they influence the psychological drives of people, of the trend of affairs; especially when it is backed with actions. The writer gave examples ...
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NO COUP MAKER SHOULD EVER BE REWARDED FOR ANY REASON AT ALL. KOTOKA INT AIRPORT SHOULD BE RENAMED AFTER DR KWAME NKRUMAH. LET THOSE WHO WILL READ TRIBERLISM INTO THIS DO SO OUT OF THEIR OWN STUPIDITY! THE NPP SHOULD HAVE DON ...
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Kwame Nkrumah has been vindicated.The imperialist backed National Liberation Council(NLC) which was formed after 1966 coup,named the Accra International Airport after Kotoka when he was killed in the abortive coup of April 1 ...
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Are you kidding? Who changed the name of that Park in Sunyani? So long as the current leadership of NPP is still in control any Administration that the Party manages to bring back would never do so. Jake, the bomb-thrower's ...
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Because wo yeh ABOA!
I agree, the imperialist bloke does not deserve the naming after him!
It is in the military field that the man distinguished himself. It may not have been easy to plan and execute a coup against Nkrumah who had become very security conscious at the time. There were several attempts on his life ...
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you always inject your silly and shallow tribalism into an otherwise fine and educative article. To hell with you.
You mean to say that I always question what you see as intelligent articles, "notcan otherwise fine and educative article." That would be only one article, and what is that article? This one in question!
She is still not matured with her primitive kokoase PhD tribalistic comments.
She's still on the NPP pay-roll to post series of trash comments here on GhanaWeb.
She's even not welcome in HELL!!!
I was 22 years old when the cough occurred. It was a sad day for Ghana and Africa as whole except the Nkrumah Haters at home and abroad.
Based on what Nkrumah achieved for Ghana and Africa, it is befitting to rename G ...
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K Boateng, what evidence do you have to support your claims that Afrifa was behind the 67 coup? Are you aware that Adu-Sei Poku's life was spared because of the level of his culpability but not because of his tribe? You ac ...
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If you were not born in 1967,you need to do a lot of research and refrain from HEARSAY.Lt S.B Arthur,Lt.Moses Yeboah and 2nd Lt Osei Poku and not Adu-sei Poku were all tried by a mllitary tribunal.2nd Lt.Osei Poku was jailed ...
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PLS, GO TO VOLTA REGION. HAVE A REFERENDUM ON THIS ISSUE. WE WANT TO NAME KOTOKA AFTER A PUBLIC TOILET IN HO. YES OR NO...LET THE PPL OF VOLTA DECIDE. WE DONT NEED THIS DUMB IDIOTS' NAME ON NO PUBLIC BLGD IN GH. INFACT, DESTR ...
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IT SHOULD BE NAMED AFTER ATTA MILLS AS THE ONLY SITTING PRESIDENT TO HAVE DIED WHILST IN OFFICE.
Please Owusu why not rather Victor Owusu Int.Airport.Asshole
I have always thought to name an international airport after some one who took a gun to gain power is stupid why naming airport after him?
Where was Kotoka when Osagyefo and the rest were fighting for Independence?
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Let the name stay but the new airport at Prampram when completed should be called
Nkrumah International Airport. Leave Kotoka alone and let him rest in the grave
DONT CONDONE FOOLISHNESS AND WHAT IS SIMPLY WRONGFUL.I HAVE ALWAYS CAMPAIGNED AGAINST THIS NAME ON ANY PUBLIC EDIFICE IN GH. INFACT, IT IS A DISGRACE. KOTOKA DEFIED THE SITTING CONSTITUTION.
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Why not Kufour International Airport? Or Kwaku Dua Airport.Mother fucker primitive apes.
Kwame Nkrumah was a tyrant who drove opponents into exile or imprison them for life. He declared himself President for life and ruled without a Vice President or cabinet. Everything was one man show.
THE BWST THING THAT HA ...
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Name Nsawam Prison Kwame Nkrumah Killing Field
This is a man who achieved so much for our country as the time the country's level of development was virtually nothing to write home about. He was one man i adore and admire so much considering his intellectual and leadershi ...
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Naming our international airport after Kotoka is a travesty of natural justice and an insult to our collective sense of decency. The charge of tribalism is a distraction. We must not be fooled by it. We need to see the matter ...
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By calling the point of entry to Ghana by the name of the man who had stopped the country's enviable progress by his coup and was killed in the vicinity is, to all intents and purposes, a curse on the country. The sooner his ...
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A BRILLIANT IDEA
AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT USE ALL/EVERY MEANS, /AT ALL COST/BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY RADICAL MEANS TO UNITE. AFRICA/ALL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT BE SELF-SUFFICIENT, USE YOUR RESOURCES TO FUND YOUR RADICAL MEANS OF U ...
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Facts are facts comments are free Kudos
I was not around Nkrumah's time but from what I have read ad been told he was the number one dictator what because of his plans for the continent of Africa ignored Ghana and silenced his opposition in anyway possible so Kot ...
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THE AUTHOR HAD A POINT IN THIS STATEMENT,BUT ATTA WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT.IT HAS TO BE KWAME NKRUMAH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,WE HAD NO CHOICE.
The author has demonstrated the courage to engage in free thinking. As he points out, his "article is not about tribalism but pure intellectual discussion geared towards further debate about what is good for Ghana's developme ...
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By all means a well deserving name as Kwame Nkrumah International Airport. 101% support. The most humble African that ever lived.
Count my support vote with additional 10% to yours. Thanks for your poll.
Read the article already. Great job as usual. If only Ghana will sankofa the path that Osagyefo paved and educate the youth accordingly.
Atta Owusu, you spoke too soon - this will happen in our lifetime. Kotoka airport will become just another airport!
GHANa'S CONTINUED ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL WOES ARE OF THE RESULT OF THE 1966 COUP STAGED BY ARMED CRIMINALS IN MILLITARY UNFORMS HEADED BY SERGEANT KOTOKA, CORPORAL AFRIFA AND WARRANT OFFICER OCRAN.
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A BRILLIANT IDEA
I fully support the idea.
I will not like to be seen to use God's name in vain but I will say that God disaproved what Kotoka and his henchmen did hence their untimely demise.
A referundum will help Ghanaians decide whether to change the name of Koto ...
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Indeed I never knew how the name Kotoka International Airport till today. If then why not change the name to a more prominent and respected person, this is not fair for it to be named after Kotoka. Ghana must discern...
The name "Kotoka" has been maintained on Ghana's International Airport (simply)becuase the coup maker Kotoka was an Ewe. If Kotoka wasn't an Ewe man, JJ Rawlings and the Tsikatas would have renamed it long ago. They kept or n ...
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This is the truth and nothing but the truth. IBI TRUE!!
Indeed I never knew how the name Kotoka International Airport till today. If then why not change the name to a more prominent and respected person, this is not fair for it to be named after Kotoka. Ghana must discern...
Indeed I never knew how the name Kotoka International Airport till today. If then why not change the name to a more prominent and respected person, this is not fair for it to be named after Kotoka. Ghana must discern...
The name "Kotoka" has been maintained on Ghana's International Airport (simply)becuase the coup maker Kotoka was an Ewe. If Kotoka wasn't an Ewe man, JJ Rawlings and the Tsikatas would have renamed it long ago. They kept or n ...
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The name "Kotoka" has been maintained on Ghana's International Airport (simply)becuase the coup maker Kotoka was an Ewe. If Kotoka wasn't an Ewe man, JJ Rawlings and the Tsikatas would have renamed it long ago. They kept or n ...
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The name "Kotoka" has been maintained on Ghana's International Airport (simply)becuase the coup maker Kotoka was an Ewe. If Kotoka wasn't an Ewe man, JJ Rawlings and the Tsikatas would have renamed it long ago. They kept or n ...
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This is the truth and nothing but the truth. IBI SO!!
There are several things that could have been done right in Ghana, but we politicize and put tribalism in almost everything we do forgetting that Ghana does not belong to one tribe or political party but for Ghanaians of diff ...
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Indeed Ghana must uphold Stephen Atta Owusu as an intellectual contributor of Ghana's development and a proper role leading in Africa.
A great article. Ghana needs a bold leader to remame the Airport
THIS IS A VERY EMINENT REMINDER TO ALL TRUTHFUL GOD FEARING GHANAIANS. THATS A GOSPEL FACT AND A REFLEXION OF THE BLACK STAR OF AFRICA.THANX TO THE MIGHTY MAN STEVE ATTA OWUSU. MAY GOD MAKE YOU A MIGHTY MAN WITH UNCOMPARABLE ...
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Good article....let's rename it after a great democrat - president Kufour.
Iam not a Ghanian, but a northern Nigerian. From all indications this writer is a liar and an ill-informed illitrate. He mentioned Murtala Muhammad as vilian where as the world over respect Murtala Muhammad for his vanguard r ...
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What is in a name? This writer is claiming not to be a tribalist yet he did not give a single good reason why Nkrumahs mane must replace another name. He said it will bring development.How can mere name change the fate of Gha ...
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Infact this is a debatable topic that had really baffled my mind since my early ages of schooling,when i first learnt that such a national asset was named after the very person who actively led in the overthrow of the govern ...
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