The Smock, Mahama and Dr. Nkrumah.

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Ghanaman 11 years ago

Nkrumah was wrong about the northerners, and Mahama proved him wrong.

Nkrumah was wrong about the northerners, and Mahama proved him wrong.
jacktolonto 11 years ago

Dr Hilla LIMAN

Dr Hilla LIMAN
Atugabiig 11 years ago

HABA, IF INDEED THE SMOCK IS A SYMBOL OF HOPE THEN MY PEOPLE IN BULISA DISTRICT OF GHANA WILL NOT NE WALLOWING IN ABJECT POVERTY.
THEY WORE THE SMOCK LOOOOOOOOOONG BEFORE NKRUMAH.
GO AND RAISE UP NAB AZANGTINGLO AND ASK HIM ...
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HABA, IF INDEED THE SMOCK IS A SYMBOL OF HOPE THEN MY PEOPLE IN BULISA DISTRICT OF GHANA WILL NOT NE WALLOWING IN ABJECT POVERTY.
THEY WORE THE SMOCK LOOOOOOOOOONG BEFORE NKRUMAH.
GO AND RAISE UP NAB AZANGTINGLO AND ASK HIM.
ASK THE PEOPLE OF DAGBONG
ASK THE MAMPRUSIS
ASK ALL NORTHERNERS.
STOP THROWING DUST IN OUR BLIND EYES.
IT HURTS.
YOU ARE A TRUE NORTHERNER, A WORTHLESS PRAISE SINGER OF THE NEVER-DO-WELL KING.
Tiffiny Ablorh 11 years ago

What a waste of space!!!
Which one of Mahama's anatomical opening do you lick? You are a waste of natural resources!!

What a waste of space!!!
Which one of Mahama's anatomical opening do you lick? You are a waste of natural resources!!
Obenfo 11 years ago

I hate to comment such articles.

I hate to comment such articles.
K.K. 11 years ago

You are full of bull crap, stupid & nieve. Mahamah was not the first Ghanaian President from the North.

You are full of bull crap, stupid & nieve. Mahamah was not the first Ghanaian President from the North.
NANA YAW 11 years ago

Spelling of "naive".
Please use the spelling checker or consult the dictionary.

Spelling of "naive".
Please use the spelling checker or consult the dictionary.
MARCUS AMPADU 11 years ago

The Kente, Mahama and Dr. Nkrumah.
One thing our President has not learnt to do is to project the African Personality as the Osagyefo used to do, by proudly wearing his Kente, especially, on foreign visits, particularly on v ...
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The Kente, Mahama and Dr. Nkrumah.
One thing our President has not learnt to do is to project the African Personality as the Osagyefo used to do, by proudly wearing his Kente, especially, on foreign visits, particularly on visits to the UN. Maybe we should require all our presidents and their wives to wear their resplendent Kentes on special occasions to project our rich culture.
Fiifi 11 years ago

Who is this fool?

Who is this fool?
Limann 11 years ago

NDC is not CPP or PNC... It emerged from a violent coup. U are just narrow minded in your views

NDC is not CPP or PNC... It emerged from a violent coup. U are just narrow minded in your views

Kwabena Danso,Gbawe-Acca 11 years ago

We look forward to see that.The destiny of this Country lies in our own hands and it does not really matter who takes us to the land of soccess.I hope,what you have said becomes a reality.I like your script.

We look forward to see that.The destiny of this Country lies in our own hands and it does not really matter who takes us to the land of soccess.I hope,what you have said becomes a reality.I like your script.
Alhassan Gangu 11 years ago

We are in dire need of visionary leaders. We don't give a damn where he comes from as long as that leader is honest and can fight corruption is decimating this rich country. You are wasting your time with northern leader crap ...
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We are in dire need of visionary leaders. We don't give a damn where he comes from as long as that leader is honest and can fight corruption is decimating this rich country. You are wasting your time with northern leader crap!
Kwabena Danso,Gbawe-Acca 11 years ago

We look forward to see that.The destiny of this Country lies in our own hands and it does not really matter who takes us to the land of soccess.I hope,what you have said becomes a reality.I like your script.

We look forward to see that.The destiny of this Country lies in our own hands and it does not really matter who takes us to the land of soccess.I hope,what you have said becomes a reality.I like your script.
Alhassan Gangu 11 years ago

We are in dire need of visionary leaders. We don't give a damn where he comes from as long as that leader is honest and can fight corruption is decimating this rich country. You are wasting your time with northern leader crap ...
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We are in dire need of visionary leaders. We don't give a damn where he comes from as long as that leader is honest and can fight corruption is decimating this rich country. You are wasting your time with northern leader crap!
Kwabena Danso,Gbawe-Acca 11 years ago

We look forward to see that.The destiny of this Country lies in our own hands and it does not really matter who takes us to the land of soccess.I hope what you have said becomes a reality.I like your script.

We look forward to see that.The destiny of this Country lies in our own hands and it does not really matter who takes us to the land of soccess.I hope what you have said becomes a reality.I like your script.
Kwabena Danso,Gbawe-Acca 11 years ago

We look forward to see that.The destiny of this Country lies in our own hands and it does not really matter who takes us to the land of soccess.I hope,what you have said becomes a reality.I like your script.

We look forward to see that.The destiny of this Country lies in our own hands and it does not really matter who takes us to the land of soccess.I hope,what you have said becomes a reality.I like your script.
Alhassan Gangu 11 years ago

We are in dire need of visionary leaders. We don't give a damn where he comes from as long as that leader is honest and can fight corruption is decimating this rich country. You are wasting your time with northern leader crap ...
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We are in dire need of visionary leaders. We don't give a damn where he comes from as long as that leader is honest and can fight corruption is decimating this rich country. You are wasting your time with northern leader crap!
Alhassan Gangu 11 years ago

We are in dire need of visionary leaders. We don't give a damn where he comes from as long as that leader is honest and can fight corruption is decimating this rich country. You are wasting your time with northern leader crap ...
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We are in dire need of visionary leaders. We don't give a damn where he comes from as long as that leader is honest and can fight corruption is decimating this rich country. You are wasting your time with northern leader crap!
Kwabena Danso,Gbawe-Acca 11 years ago

We look forward to see that.The destiny of this Country lies in our own hands and it does not really matter who takes us to the land of soccess.I hope,what you have said becomes a reality.I like your script.

We look forward to see that.The destiny of this Country lies in our own hands and it does not really matter who takes us to the land of soccess.I hope,what you have said becomes a reality.I like your script.
Ghanaba 11 years ago

Is Mahama the first northern President? Please Ibrahim try and know the history of Ghana.

Is Mahama the first northern President? Please Ibrahim try and know the history of Ghana.

mensah abrampa 11 years ago

The only good thing about your write up is you seem to have finally decided to reject the cynicism that the deck is stacked against you northerners. The rest is unsolicited bullcrap.
Don't you realize that our salvation fro ...
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The only good thing about your write up is you seem to have finally decided to reject the cynicism that the deck is stacked against you northerners. The rest is unsolicited bullcrap.
Don't you realize that our salvation from a comatose economy and political mediocrity will neither come from one person from a particular region nor simply wearing a smock or kente? It'll not come from replacing one form of blustering, chicanery, roguery, ineptitude and corruption with another. Ghana of today is like a horror movie with millions of its citizens wandering on the outskirts of hope and it will take our collective efforts to salvage the economy and restore confidence and hope.
Oh how I wished you'd stay above the fray of prejudice and ethnocentric ugly noises that have permeated our political debate. Could you not for a good measure have chosen to err on the side of unity for progress sake? You could have said "You can make it from wherever you are, whoever you are; we are one people".
If what you're saying is the northerners' plan for the nation then sorry, you're building castles in the air. You'll fail big time.
PLUMBER 11 years ago

For the mock to assume its real importance in our nation as a real battle dress, it is necessary that Ghanaians feel very proud and comfortable wearing it. It loses its significance if used during political events to show so ...
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For the mock to assume its real importance in our nation as a real battle dress, it is necessary that Ghanaians feel very proud and comfortable wearing it. It loses its significance if used during political events to show solidarity with Northerners. The smock looks smart to wear, and brings out the "macho" in men. I particularly admire the one won by Rawlings during Clinton's visit and also the one won by the Asantehene during his coronation. Why are these not being branded? We are waiting for some Chinese smart guys to ponce on the chance before we start chasing them. Let us promote the wearing of smock just as Nkrumah did.
DAN, MENSAH 11 years ago

AND KUFUOR LOVES HIS SUIT AT GHANA @50. HE FOOLISHLY WORN THE KENTE WITH NO JUMPER RATHER DURING THE COLD WINTER T MEET THE QUEEN. POOR MAN HE WAS SHAKEN LIKE A LEAF. KUFUOR HAS NEVER BEING PROUD OF GHANA.

AND KUFUOR LOVES HIS SUIT AT GHANA @50. HE FOOLISHLY WORN THE KENTE WITH NO JUMPER RATHER DURING THE COLD WINTER T MEET THE QUEEN. POOR MAN HE WAS SHAKEN LIKE A LEAF. KUFUOR HAS NEVER BEING PROUD OF GHANA.
Amenkakure 11 years ago

Most readers post insulting responses to columnists like you. Don't be offended. You have written an inspiring and interesting article. For Atugabig, the Bulsa are poor because people like him refuse to wear the smock. The on ...
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Most readers post insulting responses to columnists like you. Don't be offended. You have written an inspiring and interesting article. For Atugabig, the Bulsa are poor because people like him refuse to wear the smock. The only way the Bulsa can get out of their poverty is for people like to buy what they make.
emma 11 years ago

A dress does not make a man! It is only an inanimate symbol. A propagandist who uses symbols to govern, rather than action -- that is what Mahama is. No-one us fooled. He is not a Northerner because of a smock. Actions speak ...
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A dress does not make a man! It is only an inanimate symbol. A propagandist who uses symbols to govern, rather than action -- that is what Mahama is. No-one us fooled. He is not a Northerner because of a smock. Actions speak louder than words. Let him give the North water. And schools. And hospitals. And roads. That is what Nkrumah was doing. Not stealing Ghana money and taking it to Dubai and then wearing a smock to prove he is a patriot or nationalist. Mahama equals_propaganda.Peruod.

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