Let Ama Sey be, Parliament isn’t just for English speakers

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NON-ALIGNED 8 years ago

GHANA IS NOT ENGLAND.....more like it!

WISDOM is of GOD and everything else is of man......So, if you lack WISDOM you will believe that speaking somebody else's language and aping around their lifestyle, will make you be l ...
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GHANA IS NOT ENGLAND.....more like it!

WISDOM is of GOD and everything else is of man......So, if you lack WISDOM you will believe that speaking somebody else's language and aping around their lifestyle, will make you be like them.

It is the WISDOM that comes out of a lingo is what matters but not having others lingo shoved down your throat.

We need to WAKE UP GHANAIANS!!! The Chinese and Japanese Premiers don't speak lingos of others......their lingos are translated to others....does it make them less of a human???

The Chinese are even here raping us of our rich natural resources and here we are being 'English'???
WE NEED TO ERADICATE OUR MINDS FROM THIS MENTAL ENSLAVEMENT!!!!

HOW STUPID CAN WE BE????

GOD BLESS GHANA!
AFRICAN FOREVER!
Sam 8 years ago

Perhaps you should google Brazil, Colombia,Mexico and Ecuador.You will see the number of languages they speak within their countries then come back and tell us whether they are so stupid to choose the one that binds them toge ...
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Perhaps you should google Brazil, Colombia,Mexico and Ecuador.You will see the number of languages they speak within their countries then come back and tell us whether they are so stupid to choose the one that binds them together[Spanish and Portuguese].

Parliament is a serious place and we cannot afford to have interpreters for Nzemas,Ahantas,Dagombas,Ewes etc. An MP should be erudite enough to read parliamentary papers or sit on parliamentary committees. One can be a traditional healer without formal education but one cannot be a neurosurgeon with rudimentary grasp of science. And stop comparing us to the Japanese and the Chinese all the time.They developed their own alphabet/characters. We sat on our backside for centuries until Johann Cristaller came to the Gold Coast,learned our language and put it into writing for us.To date, we have not even recognised or rewarded him for his monumental achievement.Human development index in Tanzania is not better than Ghana because they speak swahili. The Ivorians,Togolese and the Burkanabes do not whinge about French. English is a force for good in the globalised world.let us embrace it and improve upon it.
F9 8 years ago

Great comment! Thank you

Great comment! Thank you
NON-ALIGNED 8 years ago

Sam, you are a typical enslaved minds I was referring to.......so enslaved to the extent that you see no good in who you are, let alone your own existence on this earth.

'Erudite'? Ha! ha! ha! Oh! dear! That is exactly wha ...
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Sam, you are a typical enslaved minds I was referring to.......so enslaved to the extent that you see no good in who you are, let alone your own existence on this earth.

'Erudite'? Ha! ha! ha! Oh! dear! That is exactly what I mean. Ha!

I should google Ecuador, Brazil etc. but not google China and Japan. Are you for real???

It's so obvious you have been badly damaged by the enslaved education you have been subjected to, so much so that yo can't even realize who you are and where you originated from. How sad!

Look at the names you are quoting Johann Cristaller....ha! ha! What about your history? That is my point!!!!! You can't and won't get it! So, I rest my case. Maybe, one day you will or probably your children's children. Honestly, I can't blame you but rather those who have put structures in place for you to think the same way. And the rat race continues......

GOD BLESS GHANA!
AFRICAN FOREVER!

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Sika 8 years ago

Those Asian nations you mentioned have a very well developed writing system, ours haven't even gone past fufu pounding so don't make those lousy comparisons.

Those Asian nations you mentioned have a very well developed writing system, ours haven't even gone past fufu pounding so don't make those lousy comparisons.
Sam 8 years ago

Does it require a "surgical incision" into your understanding that people like Cristaller contributed more in helping us write our own language? I have no time for nonsense! And where did you get your enlightened education fr ...
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Does it require a "surgical incision" into your understanding that people like Cristaller contributed more in helping us write our own language? I have no time for nonsense! And where did you get your enlightened education from? Was it through the "foreigner"s" language or your ancestors had their own unique alphabet or system of writing in Ghana which some of us are not privy to? Discerning Ghanaians reading our comments can tell the difference between us.Keep harping on the same stupid string!
NON-ALIGNED 8 years ago

Sam, it is obvious you an one of the educated illiterates (no offence, please. Just making a point) who think speaking English and aping around the lifestyles of the English would make us to be like them........

You had yo ...
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Sam, it is obvious you an one of the educated illiterates (no offence, please. Just making a point) who think speaking English and aping around the lifestyles of the English would make us to be like them........

You had your writings before your so-called Cristaller came to make the likes of you realize who you are.

As I said I don't blame you for the ignorance of your own existence and who you really are. Your lack of knowledge about where you came from and what your own people have contributed to the world is very shameful......but very quick to refer to Cristaller.

Well, I am afraid I can't help you but I can only ask you to be open-minded and dig deeper beyond what you have been taught in school.....

Education is not about speaking English and aping other people's lifestyles, to be like them.

I know for sure that the ignorant ones have no time for the truth so, I guess I will leave yo to your ignorant demise. Discerning Ghanaians, who know why GOD created them and gave them their languages will NOT remain MENTALLY ENSLAVED...

Sorry if I offended you. All I was doing was to enlighten you of being GOD'S creation and can do and achieve whatever want, without trying to be like someone else.
And a little homework for you - "We wrote our own lingos way before the English started theirs"...please go research.

GOD BLESS GHANA!
AFRICAN FOREVER!
Sam 8 years ago

It takes more than a "glorified idiot" to upset me. One thing is for certain,if your brains were money,you will surely be in debt. Below is an oath
the Asantehene swears before he assumes power. The writer said English Lang ...
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It takes more than a "glorified idiot" to upset me. One thing is for certain,if your brains were money,you will surely be in debt. Below is an oath
the Asantehene swears before he assumes power. The writer said English Language was used to oppress us. Well,I do not think other tribes who were subjugated by the Asantes will take it kindly on reading this.

"Friday, Stool of Kings, I sprinkle water upon you,
may your power return sharp and fierce. Grant
that when I and another meet (in battle) grant it be
As when I met Denkyira; you let me cut off his head.
As when I met Akyem; you let me cut off his head.
As when I met Domma; you let me cut off his head.
As when I met Tekyiman; you let me cut off his head.
As when I met Gyaman; you let me cut off his head.
The edges of the year have met,
I pray for life.
May the nation prosper. May the women bear children.
May the hunters kill meat.
We who dig for gold, let us get gold to dig, and grant
that I get some for the upkeep of my kingship.
The intimate connection between the Golden Stool and the fortune.

Next time write in your own language and there will be no friction between us.
Sika 8 years ago

Don't mind those bush people, They don't understand the world.

Don't mind those bush people, They don't understand the world.
ASANTE IMPERIALISTS 8 years ago

During Kufour's time, Most of these TWI ministers appointed could not READ and comprehend basic English.

Woyome OUTSMARTED them with the contract and made millions!!!! It is not Woyome's fault. We have IDIOTS who refused t ...
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During Kufour's time, Most of these TWI ministers appointed could not READ and comprehend basic English.

Woyome OUTSMARTED them with the contract and made millions!!!! It is not Woyome's fault. We have IDIOTS who refused to learn English. And that may be the tip of the iceberg. How many Foreigners OUTSMARTED Ghana in other contracts? Jury is still out!!!

2)Justice Gertrude Torkornoo ( an Ewe) saved Ghana millions of dollars BECAUSE she READ and DIGESTED a contract which all those TWI speaking MALES could NOT READ and comprehend.

Pleased with her, President Mahama appointed her to the Supreme Court.

THE REAL C.Y. ANDY-K 8 years ago

Modern governance is not for the uneducated and unsophisticated Kwame Attia or Mammy Serwaa! The inability of this self-confessed school drop-out to speak passably, fluent English is simply a reflection of her lack of the req ...
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Modern governance is not for the uneducated and unsophisticated Kwame Attia or Mammy Serwaa! The inability of this self-confessed school drop-out to speak passably, fluent English is simply a reflection of her lack of the requisite education, knowledge and capabilities to be a legislator in Parliament in a modernising system like Ghana! It is a gross aberration that she was put forward by the NPP and got elected. It is all symptomatic of the dedifferentiation, that's, the politically correct word for the de-civilisation phenomena and going back to the bush processes that have engulfed Ghana since the overthrow of the Nkrumah regime. That's why a stark illiterate like Efua Donkor could form a political party and aspire to become President of Ghana!

Azure is absolutely right. We have been presenting petition materials on the Production Sharing Agreement to highly educated officials, etc., and some with Masters and PhDs even claimed they couldn't understand and make informed judgement on the issue, as it is not their area of specialisation. How much more this semi-illiterate?

If she can't speak English, can she even write it? Can she even write in Twi? Running Parliament is expensive enough to start adding the cost of interpreters for illiterates and semi-illiterates.

It is the wrong signal to the youth, that one can drop out of school and even become an MP!

Tweah! As for me and my house, there is no way we shall condone this mad backwardness and mediocrity.

Andy-K
Daavi 8 years ago

Let this Lady be.

Let this Lady be.
Ken Ntiamoa 8 years ago

What's the English equivalent of "Tweah!"

Ken

What's the English equivalent of "Tweah!"

Ken
Kofi 8 years ago

The answer is Tripe.

The answer is Tripe.
OMANNI 8 years ago

Who cause this to the side of the country ? No one to blame but Kwame Nkrumah who gave the southern resources to the north for free education make people like Azure and northerners today stand tall for abusive language ,we k ...
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Who cause this to the side of the country ? No one to blame but Kwame Nkrumah who gave the southern resources to the north for free education make people like Azure and northerners today stand tall for abusive language ,we know this nonsense will come to end as Osafo Marfo voice was heard.
Ababio 8 years ago

Only fools will disagree with Manasseh. Intelligence is not in the English language but how can you bring out that knowledge if you can read and understand the language on the table. Who translate English documents into Twi a ...
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Only fools will disagree with Manasseh. Intelligence is not in the English language but how can you bring out that knowledge if you can read and understand the language on the table. Who translate English documents into Twi and vise versa.
NANA SARFO K 8 years ago

1957 to date has been full corrupt officials we the electorate elected as ELITE POLITICIANS to high offices in country.Mannese should shut and give us a break.

1957 to date has been full corrupt officials we the electorate elected as ELITE POLITICIANS to high offices in country.Mannese should shut and give us a break.
Ob 8 years ago

Good one there! Why must we reduce intelligence and progressivenes to speaking of English? I have encountered people with first class from university who though are able to read and write cannot make meaning out of an Eng ...
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Good one there! Why must we reduce intelligence and progressivenes to speaking of English? I have encountered people with first class from university who though are able to read and write cannot make meaning out of an English text. No wonder the country is where it is.
there are a lot of pressing and important things to discuss than weather or not an MP can speak "proper English" if there is something like that. let's rise above pettiness.
Ababio 8 years ago

If there is nothing wrong whith her level of education, why was she overlooked during ministerial appointments. Even the president is very selective.

If there is nothing wrong whith her level of education, why was she overlooked during ministerial appointments. Even the president is very selective.
Jim 8 years ago

If she can't express herself well,how will she be able to scrutinize documents that are brought before her? Moreover, our constitution is written in English, a language that binds almost all of us together. You can't justify ...
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If she can't express herself well,how will she be able to scrutinize documents that are brought before her? Moreover, our constitution is written in English, a language that binds almost all of us together. You can't justify her flawed expression. Don't forget students are listening and will make mockery of her.

Spiky 8 years ago

Brilliant article! Decolonisation of the Ghanaian mind should be fast-tracked not only to halt self-hatred and gloating over "defending the values of the British", as Gen Afrifa vowed, and people like him are still doing but ...
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Brilliant article! Decolonisation of the Ghanaian mind should be fast-tracked not only to halt self-hatred and gloating over "defending the values of the British", as Gen Afrifa vowed, and people like him are still doing but also cherish taking pride in one's own culture. Next, the new government should consider promoting indigenous languages through official recognition of Ghanaian languages, at least the major languages, and according them legitimacy in their use in Parliament, and even in official documents. We sing, "Yen Ara Asaase Ni..." but speak in "tongues" (English)where it matters most: Parliament. Aren't we ashamed of ourselves?
Ea 8 years ago

In the last parliament, the MP for kariga could not express himself. Oh boy! What did so called Dr. Amoaku Baah say? Now that it's an ama hell broke loose. This time round English doesn't matter. Fire burn all of you.

In the last parliament, the MP for kariga could not express himself. Oh boy! What did so called Dr. Amoaku Baah say? Now that it's an ama hell broke loose. This time round English doesn't matter. Fire burn all of you.
Nana adu gyamfi 8 years ago

this Azure guy must be very stupid.Does wisdom dwell in English? Hon.Ama sey may not be flawness in english as you are but she is wiser& bolder than u.u sef koraa you be TANI I sure say u enjoyed free education. Ntafo) nyinaa ...
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this Azure guy must be very stupid.Does wisdom dwell in English? Hon.Ama sey may not be flawness in english as you are but she is wiser& bolder than u.u sef koraa you be TANI I sure say u enjoyed free education. Ntafo) nyinaa anya ano Ghana.u people have kwame nkrumah to thank
Nii Kantinka 8 years ago

If the lady can not express herself in the basic form of communication in Ghana's Parliament how is she going to work in the sub-committee or review a document before it is passed? The "twinglish" can not make anybody product ...
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If the lady can not express herself in the basic form of communication in Ghana's Parliament how is she going to work in the sub-committee or review a document before it is passed? The "twinglish" can not make anybody productive in Parliament unless they go into "bla etisen" caucus for her to contribute and this I don't occurs frequently so the lady should do the right thing and vacate the seat. It is not about speaking english but about communication and understanding documents for review. Ghana at 60 and a Parliamentarian can not express herself in English and we have some people her supporting her supporting her. Support fine but if she can get herself educated that will be fine but business must go on and she can not hold the clock of progress in Parliament.
Nii Kantinka 8 years ago

....I don't think it occurs frequently ....
... and we have some people here supporting here supporting her....

Any inconvenience is very much regretted. ...

....I don't think it occurs frequently ....
... and we have some people here supporting here supporting her....

Any inconvenience is very much regretted. ...
Jacob nyame 8 years ago

Ghanaians should stop that kind of noise. English is the language of the people of England,so leave ama alone ok.

Ghanaians should stop that kind of noise. English is the language of the people of England,so leave ama alone ok.
Joe kiev 8 years ago

Pl.every profession requires some sort of qualification to enable people perform.Can some one work as a LAWYER, or judge with out the required education?

Pl.every profession requires some sort of qualification to enable people perform.Can some one work as a LAWYER, or judge with out the required education?

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