Setting the Records Straight on "Politics of Age" in Ghana

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PRINCE KWASI ADADE 11 years ago

MAHAMA AND HIS CORRUPT NDC MUST TELL US WHAT EXACTLY THEY HAVE DONE WITH THE MASSIVE $20 BILLION THEY HAVE BORROWED IN JUST THE LAST 5 YEARS, IF HE IS SAYING,HE HAS NOT BORROWED FOR DRINK AND MERRY MAKING, WHICH MEANS CREATE, ...
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MAHAMA AND HIS CORRUPT NDC MUST TELL US WHAT EXACTLY THEY HAVE DONE WITH THE MASSIVE $20 BILLION THEY HAVE BORROWED IN JUST THE LAST 5 YEARS, IF HE IS SAYING,HE HAS NOT BORROWED FOR DRINK AND MERRY MAKING, WHICH MEANS CREATE, LOOT AND SHARE. HOW COULD YOU STEAL MONEY BELONGING TO THE POOR CHILDREN STRUGGLING TO FEND FOR THEMSELVES IN THE MIDDLE OF OUR STREETS, DRIVE PAST THEM AND HAVE A LAUGH???---- GHANAIANS MUST WAKE UP!! OUR FUTURE LOOKS BLEAK. WE CAN'T GO ON LIKE THIS. BAWUMIA HAS ADMONISHED NDC AS A PATRIOTIC CITIZEN BUT THEY WOULDN'T LISTEN. NDC HAS RATHER VOWED TO BORROW MORE TO PLUNGE GHANA INTO MASSIVE DEBT. HABA! NDC.
NKWASEAFO BI NTI GHANA IS SICK!!! THE CEDI HAS ALREADY DIVED DEEP DOWN!!!!!!!------ WE NEED NANA'S WISDOM. HIS LEADERSHIP WITH BAWUMIA IS EXCELLENT. NANA IS OUR POLITICAL MESSIAH!! WE WILL PATIENTLY WAIT FOR HIM TO COME AND LIBERATE US FROM OUR ECONOMIC OPPRESSORS. WE CAN'T PUT OUR TRUST IN THESE YOUNG NDC THIEVES (WITH NO WORK RECORD) WHO WANT TO LIVE LIKE KINGS OVERNIGHT, OWNING JETS, BIG MANSIONS, BANKS, ROLLS ROYCE, DATING MODELS ETC. AT THE EXPENSE OF THE POOR. BEING A PRESIDENT REQUIRES THE USE OF BRAIN NOT BRAWN. A PRESIDENT DOES NOT "THROW" PICK AXE!!! WHO CAN DO THE JOB BETTER THAN NANA, AT THIS TIME IN OUR HISTORY, WHERE GREEDY CORRUPT , SHARP TEETH ROTTEN PLANK NDC SMALL BOYS, PARADING AS POLITICIANS, HAVE PLUNDERED OUR RESOURCES TO THE BONE, THAT OUR OIL ECONOMY INHERITED FROM THE GREAT KUFFOUR HAS HAD NO IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF THE ORDINARY CITIZENS OF OUR COUNTRY???? LONG LIVE GHANA!! LONG LIVE NANA ADDO. MORE GREASE TO YOUR ELBOWS!! EVERY THIEF IN GHANA, TODAY, IS SCARED OF BOLD AND MIGHTY NANA ADDO. NANA IS CLEAN !! CLEAN TO THE BONE!!!
insight to the bone 11 years ago

this govt due to their anti Akan agenda and discrimination saturated by hate and envy of the Akans can never do anything right or good . Their wickedness is so deep in their subconscious and conscious that its fully geared to ...
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this govt due to their anti Akan agenda and discrimination saturated by hate and envy of the Akans can never do anything right or good . Their wickedness is so deep in their subconscious and conscious that its fully geared to destroy the Akan economy so anything they think will benefit the Akans will be sabotaged , ignored or thrown out . we have no choice but to regroup and do as much as possible without involving the govt , ndc or these pepeni/ayigbe mafia criminals . Corruption , discrimination based on their tribalism , hegemony and chauvinism has eroded all unity within the nation .Akans all over the place are waking up , with the BA chiefs voicing their reservations about GMO , western region , central region are protesting under their breaths , our dear Ashantis have made their position clear so we expect the political parties with understanding of the Akan plight like the cpp , ppp and npp to stand up or be forgotten. We can not wait another 2 years as by then the damage will be cemented beyond repair . Eyered is now everywhere and we reluctantly realize only a bloody revolution can set our people free . Its not that they are unprepared of do not know what to do to get Ghana back on track but the hate in their hearts make them continue on this path of destruction of the Akans . they are doing EXACTLY what they planned to do so dont be fooled
Areo 11 years ago

Then let's elect Addai Nimo, he is 49 and the youngest among the seven. This politics of age is stupid.

Then let's elect Addai Nimo, he is 49 and the youngest among the seven. This politics of age is stupid.
Away 11 years ago

It could be stupid but THAT IS THE REALITY. Sometimes it is difficult to understand the masses.

It could be stupid but THAT IS THE REALITY. Sometimes it is difficult to understand the masses.
OKATAKYIE 11 years ago

Inasmuch as age is a critical factor in political leadership elections/campaigns, winning or losing elections in Ghana is not just a simple matter of having a rather 'youthful' candidate.

Can you adequately tell us Alan's ...
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Inasmuch as age is a critical factor in political leadership elections/campaigns, winning or losing elections in Ghana is not just a simple matter of having a rather 'youthful' candidate.

Can you adequately tell us Alan's strength as a leading candidate and his vision for this country?
Pumpuni 11 years ago

"Alan John Kyerematen turns 61 years by October 2016."President John Mahama was born in 1958. He will be 58 years old in 2016. Per your stupid analysis based on age, Alan will be no match for Mahama.

"Alan John Kyerematen turns 61 years by October 2016."President John Mahama was born in 1958. He will be 58 years old in 2016. Per your stupid analysis based on age, Alan will be no match for Mahama.
Agyenco UK 11 years ago

The earlier Katakyie is taken to the psychiatric hospital for brain surgery the better because I strongly believe something is wrong in his human anatomy.
Family members should contact me for help if they want to fly him to ...
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The earlier Katakyie is taken to the psychiatric hospital for brain surgery the better because I strongly believe something is wrong in his human anatomy.
Family members should contact me for help if they want to fly him to Uk for that surgery. Waiting to hear from u soon.
Anna 11 years ago

For what reason. This is historical records. Challenge the figures. We are all here to learn.

For what reason. This is historical records. Challenge the figures. We are all here to learn.
Truth 11 years ago

The beneficiaries of Allan's cash are displaying. Hahahaaaaaaa.

The beneficiaries of Allan's cash are displaying. Hahahaaaaaaa.
Moses 11 years ago

What about 58 vrs 72. Reasonable?

What about 58 vrs 72. Reasonable?

Ugly Akufo Addo 11 years ago

Akufo Addo is nt fit for npp flagbearership, he will die by 2015

Akufo Addo is nt fit for npp flagbearership, he will die by 2015
Onipanua 11 years ago

Any person who thinks that Rawlings winning the 1992 election over Adu-Boahene is a shocker is really an idiot, and such is Katakyie Kwame Opoku Agyemang. You are the one sowing the seeds for politics of age right now.
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Any person who thinks that Rawlings winning the 1992 election over Adu-Boahene is a shocker is really an idiot, and such is Katakyie Kwame Opoku Agyemang. You are the one sowing the seeds for politics of age right now.
Anybody who also thinks Alan Kyeremanteng has a track record of creating jobs is delusional. He couldn't even manage simple PSI projects.
OTAFREGYA 11 years ago

Masa, forget. Go and set the records straight in your family. Make sure the head of your family is given to the young ones. Kwasia ba

Masa, forget. Go and set the records straight in your family. Make sure the head of your family is given to the young ones. Kwasia ba
Haruna 11 years ago

If your analogy about family heads makes sense, can't we just go the Birth's and Death's registry, find the oldest man/woman in Ghana, and make him/her the president? Why waste time on elections? You are rather displaying, ex ...
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If your analogy about family heads makes sense, can't we just go the Birth's and Death's registry, find the oldest man/woman in Ghana, and make him/her the president? Why waste time on elections? You are rather displaying, excuse me to say, "foolishness"!
George Nimaco Yaw 11 years ago

You called 61yrs young and 72 as old bcos of money you have collected from allan

You called 61yrs young and 72 as old bcos of money you have collected from allan
Afful 11 years ago

This is not a matter of family inheritance but NATIONAL POLITICS.

This is not a matter of family inheritance but NATIONAL POLITICS.
Omanhene 11 years ago

Silly write ups from silly man

Silly write ups from silly man
Okatakyie 11 years ago

You really need to restrategise on how you present Alan. There is still no traction in his campaign because he has not articulated any vision. He needs to go back to the drawing board. This insinuatory articles alienate the N ...
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You really need to restrategise on how you present Alan. There is still no traction in his campaign because he has not articulated any vision. He needs to go back to the drawing board. This insinuatory articles alienate the NPP faithful
NTIKUMA ANANSE 11 years ago

THIS IS DESPERATION ON THE PART OF ALAN KYEREMATEN. HOW OLD WAS PRESIDENT KUFUOR WHEN HE WAS ELECTED IN 2000????? OPOKU AGYEMAN IS SCRATCHING THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL, IN DESPERATE ATTEMPT TO WIN VOTES. HE HAS PHYSICAL APPEAR ...
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THIS IS DESPERATION ON THE PART OF ALAN KYEREMATEN. HOW OLD WAS PRESIDENT KUFUOR WHEN HE WAS ELECTED IN 2000????? OPOKU AGYEMAN IS SCRATCHING THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL, IN DESPERATE ATTEMPT TO WIN VOTES. HE HAS PHYSICAL APPEARANCE, BUT THE PRESIDENCY IS NO BEAUTY CONTEST, ELSE WITH RAWLINGS, THE FAIREST, GHANA WOULD HAVE BEEN GREAT. NA AHO3F3 WE GO CHOP???????? NOW HE TRIES AGE, FORGETING ABOUT NELSON MANDELA, RONALD REAGAN, MOMOHAN SINGH, THE 80 YEAR OLD RECENT PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA.
BOY KOFI 11 years ago

No matter how old or young is Nana Addo,he is responsible for Npp's defeats.He has given away all the 4 swing régions to Ndc son easily.It will be in thé interest of Npp to elect a new flagbearer who can win all the swing r ...
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No matter how old or young is Nana Addo,he is responsible for Npp's defeats.He has given away all the 4 swing régions to Ndc son easily.It will be in thé interest of Npp to elect a new flagbearer who can win all the swing régions for victory in 2016.I think Joe Ghartey is more younger than Mahama and as MP in the Western région hé can neutralise Ndc chances over there.Besides,Ndc has got 2 terms with very poor performance,they have to go.Thank you.

Lordina 11 years ago

IS THAT THE TREND? IT APPEARS UNREASONABLE ME BUT FACTS ARE FACTS AND SACRED. NPP SHOULD BE GUIDED BY THIS ANALYSIS OR ELSE...

IS THAT THE TREND? IT APPEARS UNREASONABLE ME BUT FACTS ARE FACTS AND SACRED. NPP SHOULD BE GUIDED BY THIS ANALYSIS OR ELSE...
FQ 11 years ago

Your point can be clear and concise. You do not need a lengthy artice to express it. I live in the US and don't have the time for such garbage. You lose substance, so make it brief next time.

Your point can be clear and concise. You do not need a lengthy artice to express it. I live in the US and don't have the time for such garbage. You lose substance, so make it brief next time.
Annorwuo 11 years ago

Broadening the scope of this 'need for change debate',rather than covering the same territory over and over again! Frankly speaking,I believe the law of diminishing returns is beginning to set in.
Nonetheless, I really like ...
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Broadening the scope of this 'need for change debate',rather than covering the same territory over and over again! Frankly speaking,I believe the law of diminishing returns is beginning to set in.
Nonetheless, I really like the way he thrown the statements Nana Addo has made in the past back at him,to great effect, just like Tsikata did, in the Election petition hearings! He has also startled their main opposition,that has not been able to mount any plausible defense for their candidate,save personal threats and intimidation against him.
BOY KOFI 11 years ago

We need a change that we can believe in.Nana Addo supporters are not able to convince anybody with facts.They are not able to explain why he should be given a third chance.What about if he fails again?Thank you.

We need a change that we can believe in.Nana Addo supporters are not able to convince anybody with facts.They are not able to explain why he should be given a third chance.What about if he fails again?Thank you.
mensah abrampa 11 years ago

This stale and ugly cacophony about choosing a younger presidential candidate over an older one is a scam . Loud-mouthed, unscrupulous and opportunistic free-loaders doubling as politicians have for far too long held sway ov ...
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This stale and ugly cacophony about choosing a younger presidential candidate over an older one is a scam . Loud-mouthed, unscrupulous and opportunistic free-loaders doubling as politicians have for far too long held sway over capable hearts, minds and hands while the economy has consistently gone south from 1957 to date. We should bow our heads in shame for succumbing to the baseless rhetoric. If we're really serious about building a prosperous and stable economy then we cannot continue to do business as usual . We've tested and proven that younger politicians aren't necessarily better performers and achievers than older counterparts. The experience with John Mahama, Kobby Akyeampong, Okudzeto Ablakwa, Fiifi Kwetey, etc. are still fresh in our memory. It's been proven beyond every reasonable doubt that younger aged politicians aren't necessarily better than their older counterparts . Those like Katakyie who want us to be zigzagging on the road to nowhere are opportunists and nation wreckers. Needless to say that the criterion for voting to elective office should be determined solely on merit . All candidates, both young and old must convince the electorate that their leadership is capable of transforming this nation from its deplorable to a flourishing condition. Those who are still stuck on the same old and stale rhetoric that has misinformed the political decision making process like Katakyie must repent quickly or drown in the tsunami tidal wave that's about to sweep them off their feet.
Mary 11 years ago

I think the civil society should lead this advocacy. However, in politics,the youthfulness and appearance of the candidate count a lot.

I think the civil society should lead this advocacy. However, in politics,the youthfulness and appearance of the candidate count a lot.
K B Darkwa 11 years ago

I WISH SOME ONE WILL CALL FOR ALL HIS BEING AND NOT HIS HEAD. THIS GOOD FOR NOTHING EDUCATED ILLITERATE HAS STATED CERTAIN RECORDS OF THE PAST AND WANTS US TO BELIEVE THAT FOR THE TREND OF OUR VOTING PATEN WE SHOULD CONTINUE ...
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I WISH SOME ONE WILL CALL FOR ALL HIS BEING AND NOT HIS HEAD. THIS GOOD FOR NOTHING EDUCATED ILLITERATE HAS STATED CERTAIN RECORDS OF THE PAST AND WANTS US TO BELIEVE THAT FOR THE TREND OF OUR VOTING PATEN WE SHOULD CONTINUE DOING THE SAME. PERHAPS HE HAS FORGOTTEN THE FACTS OR HAS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FACT THAT ALL THOSE PEOPLE HE SAID WERE PRESIDENTS AT AGE 45 WERE NOT ABLE TO HELP THE COUNTRY IN ANY WAY UNTIL PRESIDENT KUFFUO WHO WAS MUCH OLDER AND WITH WISDOM CAME TO PUT THE COUNTRY ON THE PATH OF ECONOMIC RECOVERY.WHY IS THIS OPOKU AGYEMANG TRYING TO MAKE PEOPLE THINK THAT OLD AGE HAS NO RELEVANCE IN GHANA WHILES THE PEOPLE OF GHANA LOOK ON WITH DESPERATION AS THE SUPPOSE YOUNG MAHAMA WITH HIS GROUP OF SELFISH AND GREEDY INEPTITUDE STAFF OF YOUNG PEOPLE CONTINUE TO RIP THE NATION BARE .
RECENTLY, I MADE A COMMENT ON ONE OF THIS LUNATICS ARTICLES AND SAID THAT IN ALGERIA WHICH IS AN AFRICAN COUNTRY JUST LIKE OURS, WENT TO THE POOLS. THEIR PRESIDENT WHO WAS 74 YEARS BUT IN WHEEL CHAIR STOOD FOR ANOTHER TERM.IN WHEELCHAIR I SAY UNLIKE AKUFFO ADDO WHO IS ON HIS FEET WALKING.
THE WRITER SHOULD GO BACK TO HIS HISTORY BOOKS AND FIND OUT THE TRACK RECORD OF THE YOUNG PRESIDENTS AND WHAT GOT THEM OUT OF GOV`T. DR. LIMMAN WAS NOT HANDSOME AND UNKNOWN, IT WAS IMMORO IGALA THAT PUT HIM THERE. IF WE CALL OUR SELVES CIVILIZE WE SHOULD FOLLOW THE TREND OF CIVILIZATION AND DO AWAY WITH SUCH SILLY ANALYSIS OF AGE IN OUR POLITICAL DISPENSATION. WE DON`T NEED TO SIT AT ONE PLACE AND ADOPT DIFFERENT TYPES OF FORMULAS TO SOLVE JUST ONE PROBLEM WHOSE SOLUTION CANNOT BE FOUND EVEN IN THE SHORT TERM.
OPOKU AGYEMANG, IRRESPECTIVE OF ALL THE ANALYSIS YOU GIVE OR OF ANY OTHER PERSON, AKKUFO ADDO WILL WIN THE FLAG BEARER SHIP RACE
Truth 11 years ago

Do not falsify points to present your position. Kufour is older than Mills. Mills would have been &0 years this year 2014 whereas Kufour will turn 76 December this year.

Do not falsify points to present your position. Kufour is older than Mills. Mills would have been &0 years this year 2014 whereas Kufour will turn 76 December this year.
Nii Martey 11 years ago

You are being disingenuous, come clean

You are being disingenuous, come clean
Mark 11 years ago

Still age matters. Do you think Nana is still VIBRANT as he was in 2008 and 2012. The man looks very tired after continuous travels and talks over a decade. I don't know how he will manage himself in this contest. Maybe...

Still age matters. Do you think Nana is still VIBRANT as he was in 2008 and 2012. The man looks very tired after continuous travels and talks over a decade. I don't know how he will manage himself in this contest. Maybe...

Obournana 11 years ago

Can somebody bring this lunatic to order? You have nothing to do so you just sit infront of your computer to write anything that comes out from you stomach. Please leave the asakyiri out of this. We don't people to assume asa ...
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Can somebody bring this lunatic to order? You have nothing to do so you just sit infront of your computer to write anything that comes out from you stomach. Please leave the asakyiri out of this. We don't people to assume asakyiri clan begat fools. Your opinions are just useless and irreleevant to be brought to public. These will not make you popular so stop it. Writing on Ghanaweb does not make you popular. Out of 25 million people in Ghana, I believe less than 1000 people come to this forum. When I went to Ghana and I was epeaking to colleagues and old classmates about Ghanaweb it was a surprise. They don't know what it is. Likewise some Ghanaians in the US don't know it. Stop it because it will not make you a chief nor odikro even in a village.
Obournana 11 years ago

This guy is a luntic indeed. CPP was banned so Busia won his election on a silver platter without any challenge. Gbedemah won his seat as an MP but Progress Party government threw him out to make Ghana a one-party state which ...
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This guy is a luntic indeed. CPP was banned so Busia won his election on a silver platter without any challenge. Gbedemah won his seat as an MP but Progress Party government threw him out to make Ghana a one-party state which NPP is afraid to talk about in Ghana politics. If Rawlings won because of his age, why then did NPP write "The Stolen Verdict?" Again, if NDC won because of Mahama's age, why did your useless party NPP take to court? For the records, Akuffoa Addo and Professor Mills were co-evols so don't try to use anything you don't know to make your analysis. Are you trying to become Okoampah No.3 with Akadu Mensema being No.2 and girlfriend of Okoampah No.1. Shame.
KOFFI 11 years ago

We have gone beyond politics of experimentation as a country.
Look at what your so called young, handsome, affable leaders have done to this country. Governance is about making the electorate comfortable and living a dignifi ...
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We have gone beyond politics of experimentation as a country.
Look at what your so called young, handsome, affable leaders have done to this country. Governance is about making the electorate comfortable and living a dignified life. Can we honestly say that for Ghana now?
The old adage has it that only a fool that does not change his mind over issues that affect him.
Enough of the handsome and young Rawlingses, Kyeremantengs and Mahamas and let us go in for the old experienced one, Nana Addo and by the grace of God, Ghanaians would be smiling after his first term in office as President.
I can only believe that only those who have in one way or the other raped this country that fear Nana's Presidency, incorruptible as he has proven himself to be over his 40 years political career.
anamoah 11 years ago

Koffi, how many Ghanaians think and analyse issues as you do. There is no doubt that Nana would perform well should he get the power. Politics in Ghana is greatly influenced by tribalism, looks, age, religion, and other frivo ...
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Koffi, how many Ghanaians think and analyse issues as you do. There is no doubt that Nana would perform well should he get the power. Politics in Ghana is greatly influenced by tribalism, looks, age, religion, and other frivolous factors. I think that is why some people fear presenting Nana again after appearing on the ballot paper for three times without any positive results.

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