Demolitions Must Be Well-Thought-Out

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• MARCUS AMPADU 10 years ago

  It is silly and waste of time and resources not to use Nkrumah's blueprint for developing Tema township. Tema Development Corporation (TDC) must have duplicates of such blueprint in their possession. Can it be retrieved and u ...
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  It is silly and waste of time and resources not to use Nkrumah's blueprint for developing Tema township. Tema Development Corporation (TDC) must have duplicates of such blueprint in their possession. Can it be retrieved and updated?

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• Mahmoud 10 years ago

  "Busia had what it takes to be a leader of any country in this world". That's not mine; that was what the world said when he died prematurely, and the military authorities at the time even displayed crocodile tears at his fun ...
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  "Busia had what it takes to be a leader of any country in this world". That's not mine; that was what the world said when he died prematurely, and the military authorities at the time even displayed crocodile tears at his funeral.
  
  The man was a respectable, knowledgeable and God fearing leader that had a complete programme for all aspects of our national development. But the ignorant communist indoctrinated Young Pioneers implanted in our midst by Nkrumah did not allow Ghanaians to benefit from his knowledge and the good work he had started to do for Ghana. They hijacked the country and impeded our development until 2001.
  
  Although Acheampong a stooge and the adventurist that carried out the dirty work of overthrowing Prof. Busia unjustifiably, and was supported by Nkrumah's communist relics that became the pillars of his so-called NRC regime, they later on disowned him when they realized that they had backed the wrong person in order to hide their involvement in the destruction of this country. Finally, he was killed by another communist dictator that also seized power and unleashed a Cuban-style communist dictatorship on Ghanaians for 20years.
  
  Busia did not say that he was going to stay in power indefinitely as Nkrumah did, and he did not declare Ghana as a one-party state either. In fact, he was given a 5year mandate to deliver for Ghanaians to judge whether to extend his mandate or elect a different leader. But the communist relics who were still hiding in our midst got panicked and overthrew him prematurely for fear of his progressive achievements. Truly, the man knew exactly what he was coming to do to alleviate the suffering of his people through an alternative method of development different from that of his predecessor, and hit the ground running from the first day in office.
  
  On the other hand, Nkrumah had been in power for sixteen years and turned himself into a president for life when he realized that his popularity had waned. Indeed, this is exactly what 'power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely' means. In the sixties after he had squandered the huge reserve, the country started to go down the drain and Ghanaians yearned for a change. But since Nkrumah shut all the doors that they could use to exercise their political will and change him democratically through the ballot box, they had no option other than to force him out of office through a military coup. Therefore, the coup that removed Kwame Nkrumah from office was the only legitimate coup in the history of Ghana.

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• Kwamebeba 10 years ago

  At least try to think of new things and stop haphazard comments!

  At least try to think of new things and stop haphazard comments!

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• MARCUS AMPADU 10 years ago

  Welcome back ! I miss your insightful comments. I hope you continue; Ghana needs them.

  Welcome back ! I miss your insightful comments. I hope you continue; Ghana needs them.

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• Mahmoud 10 years ago

  I have been calling for the demolishing of illegal strictures constructed on waters ways since the killer flood killed more than 200 people in Accra. I have even called for the exercise to be extended to all the regional capi ...
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  I have been calling for the demolishing of illegal strictures constructed on waters ways since the killer flood killed more than 200 people in Accra. I have even called for the exercise to be extended to all the regional capitals, cities and towns where such structures exist. In fact, I feel the exercise should be broadened to include securing our pavements or walkways from traders who extend their verandas and structures to cover the walkways or pavements, forcing pedestrians to walk on our streets and endangering their lives. Also, Containers and kiosks placed on these walkways or pavements should be taken away or demolished on sight. Above all, the scenes depict how uncivilized we are as a nation.
  
  Sadly, the officers who facilitate these illegal actions, either directly through bribery or indirectly through negligence of duty, are left free to enjoy their booties. They may now be lying low for the dust to settle so that they could continue lining their pockets again at the expense of this nation and its people. It looks like our laws are only applied on the week and vulnerable, leaving the real culprits whose actions lead to such catastrophes untouched. They must also be sought and dragged to court to answer and long jail terms given to them, if found guilty, for proper lessons to be learned. We can't keep criminals and nation wreckers masquerading as civil servants in our society.

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• Kwame Joe 10 years ago

  Mahmoud, you write well when you are not exhibiting your anti-Nkrumah bias.

  Mahmoud, you write well when you are not exhibiting your anti-Nkrumah bias.

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• kutsii 10 years ago

  Okoampa reads every news item in Ghana, whether eating or in the toilet. Okoampa, pls get something better doing, so u can remit ur family in Ghana who are poor.
  
  As a grandfather, u shd speak wise sayings rather than insul ...
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  Okoampa reads every news item in Ghana, whether eating or in the toilet. Okoampa, pls get something better doing, so u can remit ur family in Ghana who are poor.
  
  As a grandfather, u shd speak wise sayings rather than insults and nonsense. U must die in dignity and not as an old fool. Stop consuming junk MSG foods and come home and eat 'kontomire' to be healthy. Foolish grandpa. 'Kwasia npanin'

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• Brofo 10 years ago

  Bad english again, such a disgrace for a PhD hold. SMH!!

  Bad english again, such a disgrace for a PhD hold. SMH!!

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• LONTO-BOY 10 years ago

  Let's applaud the Mayor, Mr Alfred Oko Vanderpuije for his bold decision and taking personal charge of the demolition exercise, whatever the political and socio-economic costs. Of course, the demolition exercise could have be ...
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  Let's applaud the Mayor, Mr Alfred Oko Vanderpuije for his bold decision and taking personal charge of the demolition exercise, whatever the political and socio-economic costs. Of course, the demolition exercise could have been properly planned, defined and carried out in a purposeful way.
  
  It became increasing clear that it was only a forced clearance and eviction was the action to take against the residents of Old Fadama/Sodom & Gomorrah.
  
  At the root of the current flooding crisis and the consequent deaths in Accra are lack of strategic planning of the city, lack of dredging of the rivers/streams/lagoon, poor drainage systems, irresponsible attitude of some residents and poor political leadership.

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