We all know what happens in countries that treat their women the way this MP is suggesting - they are all backward. Treating women as second class citizens, which by implication is what Mr. Baani meant, is deadly.
I don' ... read full comment
We all know what happens in countries that treat their women the way this MP is suggesting - they are all backward. Treating women as second class citizens, which by implication is what Mr. Baani meant, is deadly.
I don't know what this MP is scared of, but as Kofi asks, what should happen to men who cheat on their wives. I guess he is suggesting that only women cheat.
I have a suggestion: Let's hang all men caught cheating on their wives in the Public square. Take that Mr. Baani.
Mr. Figure-Out 9 years ago
I would be surprised if Mahama fails to invoke his presidential powers to call for this idiot MP to be axed from parliament.
I would be surprised if Mahama fails to invoke his presidential powers to call for this idiot MP to be axed from parliament.
YAW 9 years ago
Let Taliban Baani travel to Tibet,Brazil, the Massai region in Kenya and Tanzania to see how "Polyandry" works.Islam,the last throes of a daft religion.Taliban Baani should consider the "sutee" tradition for his wife and dau ... read full comment
Let Taliban Baani travel to Tibet,Brazil, the Massai region in Kenya and Tanzania to see how "Polyandry" works.Islam,the last throes of a daft religion.Taliban Baani should consider the "sutee" tradition for his wife and daughters.That said,let us give him the right to express his daft ideas.
Jojo Hammond, Ne Jersey 9 years ago
Wofa YAW, sorry I failed to mention that my criticism of Mr. Baani's comments and position notwithstanding, he is completely entitled to express his views in our democracy. I may not not share his views but I will "go to bat" ... read full comment
Wofa YAW, sorry I failed to mention that my criticism of Mr. Baani's comments and position notwithstanding, he is completely entitled to express his views in our democracy. I may not not share his views but I will "go to bat" for him to express those views not matter repugnant I find such views.
Thanks for the reminder.
YAW 9 years ago
Good on you mate! Nothing is more unpleasant than a poor African living in Ghana promoting "Arab cultural vanity".
Good on you mate! Nothing is more unpleasant than a poor African living in Ghana promoting "Arab cultural vanity".
Objective Man 9 years ago
First I am against the position of the MP. I am also against his colleagues for not "schooling" him.
But come to think of it, he has the right to express his opionion and at the appropriate place. After all, his opionion was ... read full comment
First I am against the position of the MP. I am also against his colleagues for not "schooling" him.
But come to think of it, he has the right to express his opionion and at the appropriate place. After all, his opionion was aimed at changing the law of Ghana, so wish was not going to easy to attain.
So If we don't mind with or crude methods of condemning we will move such people into "consipiration".
Think of his apology! Do u think is real?
Joe 9 years ago
Kofi the only purpose this article serves is to try to stifle debate in our society. The MP was contributing to a bill before parliament and had every right under the constitution to provide his own perspective on the issue, ... read full comment
Kofi the only purpose this article serves is to try to stifle debate in our society. The MP was contributing to a bill before parliament and had every right under the constitution to provide his own perspective on the issue, democracies all over the world encourages dissenting and opposing views and not try to stifle them. What if the MP's constituents actually support what he is advocating? I am yet to hear someone from his constituency come out to condemn him for his views on adultery.
Joe Turkey 9 years ago
Name, this is complete nonsense. Your understanding of democracy and freedom of speech is warped. Could he have as well called for the assassination of the president of Ghana (even if he a proven thief)and gotten away with it ... read full comment
Name, this is complete nonsense. Your understanding of democracy and freedom of speech is warped. Could he have as well called for the assassination of the president of Ghana (even if he a proven thief)and gotten away with it because he was expressing his opinion? Little education is dangerous and some of you should not have been here abusing spreading the virus in your small brains.
Angie 9 years ago
Freedom of speech does not give a person the right to do or say things that are detrimental to society as a whole. No one has the right to abuse this basic human right, especially coming from a public figure. Do you justify a ... read full comment
Freedom of speech does not give a person the right to do or say things that are detrimental to society as a whole. No one has the right to abuse this basic human right, especially coming from a public figure. Do you justify a Caucasian making a hate speech against blacks as their "freedom of expression"?
Kwadwo 9 years ago
This is what we get when Afari Djan created all these back woods constituencies. This backward MP has no business representing even goats on a farm. What is shocking is that he was not called to order immediately he made his ... read full comment
This is what we get when Afari Djan created all these back woods constituencies. This backward MP has no business representing even goats on a farm. What is shocking is that he was not called to order immediately he made his dump suggestion on the floor of parliament. The sad thing is that he may be reelected given the way politics is played in Ghana.
Kojo,Krachie 9 years ago
When you hold public office,what you say carry a lot of weight and that is why personal views of public officials belong to their homes and not on the floor of Parliament.More so,contributing to a debate that becomes law gove ... read full comment
When you hold public office,what you say carry a lot of weight and that is why personal views of public officials belong to their homes and not on the floor of Parliament.More so,contributing to a debate that becomes law governing the country.Extreme views and intolerance aimed at a section of the Ghanaian populace should be condemned by all who love Mother Ghana.Please the sooner recall petitions are submitted to withraw this deranged guy from parliament,the better off we are as a nation! We need more progressive thinkers to make laws in our parliament,not male chauvenists!
KBK 9 years ago
This article is the result of living outside Ghana for a long time, seeing some obscure news item on ghanaweb, and fuming over it.
This is a storm in a tea cup. Kofi Ata is assuming that other MPs and the general public do ... read full comment
This article is the result of living outside Ghana for a long time, seeing some obscure news item on ghanaweb, and fuming over it.
This is a storm in a tea cup. Kofi Ata is assuming that other MPs and the general public don't know that they have to challenge this man and tell him how wrong he is. Indeed, most Ghanaians view the guy as a huge joke who doesn't deserve any attention or publicity. By writing an article on him, Kofi Ata is trying to give him some undeserved publicity.
If Kofi Ata wanted to write a piece about infidelity among husbands and wives, he could have done that without making the MP's suggestion his point of departure. There are many on this forum who like such tabloid press subjects and will gladly discuss it with him.
Those of us who live outside Ghana should carefully choose the topics we write about so that they will be in tune with the Ghanaians at home. We should not feel that we have to comment on anything and everything we see on ghanaweb. Anyway, Okoampa and Bokor are the greatest culprits of this phenomenon - commenting on everything they read on ghanaweb while visiting Ghana itself as rarely as possible - if at all.
Amecole. 9 years ago
KBK, I know everyone has a right to his or her views as you do, I am however going to say your conclusion about Kofi Ata's piece is dead wrong, and we have to agree to disagree.
Kofi Ata, has written an incisive article abou ... read full comment
KBK, I know everyone has a right to his or her views as you do, I am however going to say your conclusion about Kofi Ata's piece is dead wrong, and we have to agree to disagree.
Kofi Ata, has written an incisive article about what this dishonourable MP said in parliament and on the airwaves, it is not tabloid news. Again Kofi Ata's awe at not hearing Ghana MP's and for that matter the Presidency, government and the NDC political directorate say anything against what the dishonourable MP said, is dead right. His assertion on sex related infidelity, will be confirmed were a grounded theory based research done on this subject, knowing Ghanaians, the Ghana society, and being a Ghanaian male.As kofi rightly said "call a spade a spade", period.
I also live outside Ghana, l visit Ghana often, and l have not lost sight of my Ghanaian roots. One of our biggest problem is our "ostrich-like behavior". We tend to hide our heads in the sand, and only complain behind people's back. If you dare go against mainstream, one gets called "too known", in Ghanaian parlance.
Parliament is a national and public forum, and were we to go by Socrates/Plato, should be no place for fools, albeit acknowledging free speech. Yes there are fools even within Western democratic systems (ex.---representative Wilson shouting down President Obama during a state of the union address). But look at the statistics. Look out our joker parliament, and compare it to other established world systems.
The long and short of my piece is this dishonourable MP is clearly not fit for purpose, and the 21 st century. Finally those of us Ghanaians living in the diaspora should be circumspect about what we say. We are outside Ghana for different reasons, but the common thread is were Ghana not corrupt, relatively poor, with relatively poor infra-structure and job opportunities, most of us would have been living there. Hence we have to use the privilege of living in a post coded or zip coded country, to try and better and raise the standards and conscience of those living in our motherland. There is definitely nothing wrong in being civil in our national discourse, more so in parliament, and especially in speaking about our women. As the saying goes, the level of civility in a country is measured by how it treats its vulnerable citizens.
KBK 9 years ago
I wish to point out two things in your response
1. I did not say that there was nothing wrong with what the MP said. You wrote as if I thought the MP was honourable.
2. I did not say that Kofi Ata writing about what the ... read full comment
I wish to point out two things in your response
1. I did not say that there was nothing wrong with what the MP said. You wrote as if I thought the MP was honourable.
2. I did not say that Kofi Ata writing about what the MP said was tabloid news. I said if Kofi Ata wanted to write about infidelities he could do so. That is what I described as tabloid news - infidelities. Read my comment again and you will see that.
Finally, I said those of us who are outside the country should be careful with the topics we choose to comment upon. You used the word "circumspect" which is even stronger than what I said but we are saying the same thing there. We should always be in tune with what is happening in the country. I did not say we shouldn't comment on things in our homeland. My point simply (implied) is that we should also not think because we are living in a "post coded or zip coded" country we know everything better than those at home and must comment on everything. Note that I did not include Kofi Ata in those who make comments everyday on ghanaweb when they hardly visit the country.
Thank you.
Amecole. 9 years ago
Points taken. At least it is good to demonstrate to others that we can have a discussion on Ghanaweb, without resorting to insults between discussants. Have a good day where ever you are.
Points taken. At least it is good to demonstrate to others that we can have a discussion on Ghanaweb, without resorting to insults between discussants. Have a good day where ever you are.
Joe Turkey 9 years ago
These were the same men who were stripping women and inserting pepper into their anus for wearing Blue Jeans.
These were the same men who were stripping women and inserting pepper into their anus for wearing Blue Jeans.
USMAN 9 years ago
This how far our useless university graduates have brought us.
This how far our useless university graduates have brought us.
iddrisu ghana 9 years ago
Kofi Ata u are a fool and a moron. he made a suggestion not a law, remember it reflects the ruling of a noble religion. countries that practice are more safe and peaceful in terms of moral value than Ghana. kofi u are fool an ... read full comment
Kofi Ata u are a fool and a moron. he made a suggestion not a law, remember it reflects the ruling of a noble religion. countries that practice are more safe and peaceful in terms of moral value than Ghana. kofi u are fool and a bastard. rubbish
Joe Canada 9 years ago
Who told you that countries that practice sharia laws are more peaceful in terms of moral values?. Fool!!, ask Filipino boys that has been in places like Saudi Arabia and they will tell you what they are going through there., ... read full comment
Who told you that countries that practice sharia laws are more peaceful in terms of moral values?. Fool!!, ask Filipino boys that has been in places like Saudi Arabia and they will tell you what they are going through there., they are the ones your so-called shieks use as tom boys. they call them "bacla". you call that a moral values. when it comes to moral value, muslim's should be that last people to talk about it. if you think stonning a woman because of adultery is a moral value, then you are as sick as that stupid Mp if not more. Ghana's constitution is not and will not be governed by religious fanatic period!!. You live in a shit hole in Africa, and instead of caring for you fellow African, you want to propagate the stupid laws of Arabs?. I pity you. Don't go far, just travel to Libya and see how you will be treated. I have said it again and again that under no condition would I allow religion to harm my fellow African. don't bring those Arab/Muslim nonsense to Ghana. Why don't you stone those pot belly Alhaji's who have so many girlfriends besides their wives?. People like you and that idiot makes me sick to my stomach. Get this, and tell your stupid MP and the ISIS that, that kind of nonsense will not fly in Ghana. NOT in the North, South, West or East. what do you mean he made a suggestion?, he wanted it to be included in the bill!!. if he is afraid of been cheated by a woman, he can turn his penis on you!!. May be you will be more honest to him. Asshole!!
nabia 9 years ago
kofi ata you are equally as guilyy as the Mp.
It is unbelievable how low you have sunk.
No wonder the animal in you has shown you are equally uncouth. Did you need to insult the MP to get your point across
kofi ata you are equally as guilyy as the Mp.
It is unbelievable how low you have sunk.
No wonder the animal in you has shown you are equally uncouth. Did you need to insult the MP to get your point across
Luther King 9 years ago
Cool down my brother. This is democracy in Ghana for u. Pls don't let Abudu nelson make u descend so low in your language. At a point I was not sure if I was reading from the respected Kofi Atta or okoampa ahomfe. Lets forgiv ... read full comment
Cool down my brother. This is democracy in Ghana for u. Pls don't let Abudu nelson make u descend so low in your language. At a point I was not sure if I was reading from the respected Kofi Atta or okoampa ahomfe. Lets forgive him in the name of democracy
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 9 years ago
Luther King, perhaps, I was enraged by the suggestion because of my background in equality, diversity and human rights. Yes, I am not used to harsh and abusive language but I could not hold back on this and wanted to use all ... read full comment
Luther King, perhaps, I was enraged by the suggestion because of my background in equality, diversity and human rights. Yes, I am not used to harsh and abusive language but I could not hold back on this and wanted to use all the strong adjectives I could marshal to describe the guy.
For all those who say dishonourable Abudu Daboya has a right to freedom of expression, I disagree with because there is not law [both local, national, regional(West/Africa) and international, including International Human Rights Conventions] that gives the right to express the taking of life away, discriminating against women, subjecting women to degrading and inhuman treatment, etc. Though freedom of expression is a fundamental right, it is not absolute. Do you know that incitement to any form of hatred (racial, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, etc) is criminal in most democratic societies? I see no why Ghana should be an exception. In other words, there is nothing like the freedom to express the stoning of adulterous women to death in a civilised society. I have a strong belief in the right to freedom of expression and would fight to defend that right with my last breath. But unfortunately, I will not even argue for the rights of racists, and sexists, xenophobics, homophobics, etc to misuse this freedom to take life, degrade fellow humans and cause murder and potential genocide.
kudus 9 years ago
sometimes we need to correct wrong by good ways. The language used was very bad. Remember freedom of speech. It was his opinion on the subject for debating in the house.
sometimes we need to correct wrong by good ways. The language used was very bad. Remember freedom of speech. It was his opinion on the subject for debating in the house.
We all know what happens in countries that treat their women the way this MP is suggesting - they are all backward. Treating women as second class citizens, which by implication is what Mr. Baani meant, is deadly.
I don' ...
read full comment
I would be surprised if Mahama fails to invoke his presidential powers to call for this idiot MP to be axed from parliament.
Let Taliban Baani travel to Tibet,Brazil, the Massai region in Kenya and Tanzania to see how "Polyandry" works.Islam,the last throes of a daft religion.Taliban Baani should consider the "sutee" tradition for his wife and dau ...
read full comment
Wofa YAW, sorry I failed to mention that my criticism of Mr. Baani's comments and position notwithstanding, he is completely entitled to express his views in our democracy. I may not not share his views but I will "go to bat" ...
read full comment
Good on you mate! Nothing is more unpleasant than a poor African living in Ghana promoting "Arab cultural vanity".
First I am against the position of the MP. I am also against his colleagues for not "schooling" him.
But come to think of it, he has the right to express his opionion and at the appropriate place. After all, his opionion was ...
read full comment
Kofi the only purpose this article serves is to try to stifle debate in our society. The MP was contributing to a bill before parliament and had every right under the constitution to provide his own perspective on the issue, ...
read full comment
Name, this is complete nonsense. Your understanding of democracy and freedom of speech is warped. Could he have as well called for the assassination of the president of Ghana (even if he a proven thief)and gotten away with it ...
read full comment
Freedom of speech does not give a person the right to do or say things that are detrimental to society as a whole. No one has the right to abuse this basic human right, especially coming from a public figure. Do you justify a ...
read full comment
This is what we get when Afari Djan created all these back woods constituencies. This backward MP has no business representing even goats on a farm. What is shocking is that he was not called to order immediately he made his ...
read full comment
When you hold public office,what you say carry a lot of weight and that is why personal views of public officials belong to their homes and not on the floor of Parliament.More so,contributing to a debate that becomes law gove ...
read full comment
This article is the result of living outside Ghana for a long time, seeing some obscure news item on ghanaweb, and fuming over it.
This is a storm in a tea cup. Kofi Ata is assuming that other MPs and the general public do ...
read full comment
KBK, I know everyone has a right to his or her views as you do, I am however going to say your conclusion about Kofi Ata's piece is dead wrong, and we have to agree to disagree.
Kofi Ata, has written an incisive article abou ...
read full comment
I wish to point out two things in your response
1. I did not say that there was nothing wrong with what the MP said. You wrote as if I thought the MP was honourable.
2. I did not say that Kofi Ata writing about what the ...
read full comment
Points taken. At least it is good to demonstrate to others that we can have a discussion on Ghanaweb, without resorting to insults between discussants. Have a good day where ever you are.
These were the same men who were stripping women and inserting pepper into their anus for wearing Blue Jeans.
This how far our useless university graduates have brought us.
Kofi Ata u are a fool and a moron. he made a suggestion not a law, remember it reflects the ruling of a noble religion. countries that practice are more safe and peaceful in terms of moral value than Ghana. kofi u are fool an ...
read full comment
Who told you that countries that practice sharia laws are more peaceful in terms of moral values?. Fool!!, ask Filipino boys that has been in places like Saudi Arabia and they will tell you what they are going through there., ...
read full comment
kofi ata you are equally as guilyy as the Mp.
It is unbelievable how low you have sunk.
No wonder the animal in you has shown you are equally uncouth. Did you need to insult the MP to get your point across
Cool down my brother. This is democracy in Ghana for u. Pls don't let Abudu nelson make u descend so low in your language. At a point I was not sure if I was reading from the respected Kofi Atta or okoampa ahomfe. Lets forgiv ...
read full comment
Luther King, perhaps, I was enraged by the suggestion because of my background in equality, diversity and human rights. Yes, I am not used to harsh and abusive language but I could not hold back on this and wanted to use all ...
read full comment
sometimes we need to correct wrong by good ways. The language used was very bad. Remember freedom of speech. It was his opinion on the subject for debating in the house.