Ghana had about 1bln dollars in reserve when Nkrumah took over the reins of government in this country. Could you imagine what the value of one billion dollars was in the early fifties? Again, after 2years of his rule, cocoa ... read full comment
Ghana had about 1bln dollars in reserve when Nkrumah took over the reins of government in this country. Could you imagine what the value of one billion dollars was in the early fifties? Again, after 2years of his rule, cocoa prices at the world market rocketed and increased four-fold. But contrary to any sound economic planning, he did not reserve any fraction of the windfall for a rainy day, as the Whiteman had done with only one fourth of the revenue he got from cocoa. So, apart from revenues from gold and other natural resources, what did Nkrumah do with at that huge money from the astronomical cocoa prices and the big reserve he inherited, which took many years to build for our financial stability and sustainable development?
He just went on a spending spree both in Ghana and around the world, throwing his weight about and talking big. So when the cocoa prices fell close to the end of his rule, he was quick to point accusing fingers at the West, blaming them for manipulating cocoa prices to sabotage the economy of Ghana and overthrow his government. Finally, after misusing all the money mainly on useless prestigious projects, failed communist agricultural projects and whimsical mad-rush industrialization projects that did not withstand the test of time, he also burdened the young nation with another billion dollars' debt before he was forced out of the country.
The truth is that, Kwame Nkrumah met a rich, confident country with a stable economy, and left it nearly bankrupt in few years as a result of gross mismanagement.
Close Observer 9 years ago
Pause and reflect on what influence your decision on who you vote for. If your decision is influenced by the APPEARANCE of a candidate and not his/her COMPETENCE, you are a FOOLISH VOTER. If you are someone who is fond of exc ... read full comment
Pause and reflect on what influence your decision on who you vote for. If your decision is influenced by the APPEARANCE of a candidate and not his/her COMPETENCE, you are a FOOLISH VOTER. If you are someone who is fond of exchanging your VOTE for a GIFT, you are a FOOLISH VOTER. If you don't care about who you vote for, all that matters is that he belongs to the party you like, you are also a FOOLISH VOTER. Finally, if your vote is influence by TRIBAL AFFILIATION, you are a VERY FOOLISH VOTER. Remember, your action affects all of us. THINK BEFORE YOU VOTE.
Tiffiny Ablorh 9 years ago
All ewes think and vote according to their tribe so ewe voters are all fools!!!
Am I correct?
All ewes think and vote according to their tribe so ewe voters are all fools!!!
Am I correct?
CORNEY 9 years ago
Yes they are but better than being an animal like you are.
Do you have a mirror in your how,if you do then look for a picture of ape to see if the ape is not beautiful than you are.
Yes they are but better than being an animal like you are.
Do you have a mirror in your how,if you do then look for a picture of ape to see if the ape is not beautiful than you are.
Adjoa 9 years ago
Why are we tearing ourselves apart as brothers and sisters because of politics? The insults are not the way to approach solving our problems. Perhaps, because we are divided along political lines, that is why we being taken f ... read full comment
Why are we tearing ourselves apart as brothers and sisters because of politics? The insults are not the way to approach solving our problems. Perhaps, because we are divided along political lines, that is why we being taken for granted. Let us join forces together to define our numerous problems and propose solutions together. If they don't work we should try again.
Close Observer 9 years ago
Ghana was not fortunate enough to have someone like JJ RAWLINGS to hijack her for 19 years. He sewed all the evil tendencies you see today in Ghana, including HATRED,TRIBALISM and DISRECPECT FOR THE ELDERLY. Insults on RADIO ... read full comment
Ghana was not fortunate enough to have someone like JJ RAWLINGS to hijack her for 19 years. He sewed all the evil tendencies you see today in Ghana, including HATRED,TRIBALISM and DISRECPECT FOR THE ELDERLY. Insults on RADIO and TV was started by him with expressions like 'ZIMAPLA' 'THEIVES' and 'THEY'. Who are THEY? Are we not one country?. These vices are here with us today and it is dragging our dear nation down. I saw a decent GBC when I was growing up until JJ RAWLINGS came in and introduced insults on TELEVISION and RADIO. Now there are many radio and tv stations that cannot be easily control. He is a BAD EXAMPLE for the youth.
Close Observer 9 years ago
The word is 'ZIMAKPLA'
The word is 'ZIMAKPLA'
Honest Tony 9 years ago
I like you father. You can do the job. You are a true social democratic. You deserve the chairmanship. Thank u for your commitment.
I like you father. You can do the job. You are a true social democratic. You deserve the chairmanship. Thank u for your commitment.
KOBLA ZEGO 9 years ago
I ALWAYS RESPECT YOU FOR YOUR FRANKNESS. MAY YOU WIN. GOOD LUCK
I ALWAYS RESPECT YOU FOR YOUR FRANKNESS. MAY YOU WIN. GOOD LUCK
M.D 9 years ago
Chief Azoka and his NDC are all greedy no difference.. useless NDC
Chief Azoka and his NDC are all greedy no difference.. useless NDC
Stealers 9 years ago
Azorka, where is your kaboko you used to whip Frances Esiam at Koforidua? Why can't you use it on your lazy ministers?
Azorka, where is your kaboko you used to whip Frances Esiam at Koforidua? Why can't you use it on your lazy ministers?
Tolondoo 9 years ago
u are nothing but a big greedy full from gonjaland
u are nothing but a big greedy full from gonjaland
Wunnam 9 years ago
Greedy as well
Greedy as well
the lone crudader 9 years ago
Start it now.are you all not afraid of your undoings done to ghana you who were supposed to serve better because of your gratuities enjoyed you are all jailbirds in the making and my god has seen you
Start it now.are you all not afraid of your undoings done to ghana you who were supposed to serve better because of your gratuities enjoyed you are all jailbirds in the making and my god has seen you
fuseini karim 9 years ago
Beautiful presentation But Not timely. Yes, indeed he is a hard working But full of arrogance nd violent. He needs to work on it.
Beautiful presentation But Not timely. Yes, indeed he is a hard working But full of arrogance nd violent. He needs to work on it.
ZABZ BOY 9 years ago
Azorka thank you so much for your observation. in fact, Zabzugu forma DCE Umar Wahab is one of the greedy and lazy ones you are talking about. during the campaign, he refuses to campaign for ndc party parlimetary and secretly ... read full comment
Azorka thank you so much for your observation. in fact, Zabzugu forma DCE Umar Wahab is one of the greedy and lazy ones you are talking about. during the campaign, he refuses to campaign for ndc party parlimetary and secretly campaigned for the npp party parliamentary candidate, which resulted in the victory for npp in the constituency.
Time for Mahama to go
Ghana had about 1bln dollars in reserve when Nkrumah took over the reins of government in this country. Could you imagine what the value of one billion dollars was in the early fifties? Again, after 2years of his rule, cocoa ...
read full comment
Pause and reflect on what influence your decision on who you vote for. If your decision is influenced by the APPEARANCE of a candidate and not his/her COMPETENCE, you are a FOOLISH VOTER. If you are someone who is fond of exc ...
read full comment
All ewes think and vote according to their tribe so ewe voters are all fools!!!
Am I correct?
Yes they are but better than being an animal like you are.
Do you have a mirror in your how,if you do then look for a picture of ape to see if the ape is not beautiful than you are.
Why are we tearing ourselves apart as brothers and sisters because of politics? The insults are not the way to approach solving our problems. Perhaps, because we are divided along political lines, that is why we being taken f ...
read full comment
Ghana was not fortunate enough to have someone like JJ RAWLINGS to hijack her for 19 years. He sewed all the evil tendencies you see today in Ghana, including HATRED,TRIBALISM and DISRECPECT FOR THE ELDERLY. Insults on RADIO ...
read full comment
The word is 'ZIMAKPLA'
I like you father. You can do the job. You are a true social democratic. You deserve the chairmanship. Thank u for your commitment.
I ALWAYS RESPECT YOU FOR YOUR FRANKNESS. MAY YOU WIN. GOOD LUCK
Chief Azoka and his NDC are all greedy no difference.. useless NDC
Azorka, where is your kaboko you used to whip Frances Esiam at Koforidua? Why can't you use it on your lazy ministers?
u are nothing but a big greedy full from gonjaland
Greedy as well
Start it now.are you all not afraid of your undoings done to ghana you who were supposed to serve better because of your gratuities enjoyed you are all jailbirds in the making and my god has seen you
Beautiful presentation But Not timely. Yes, indeed he is a hard working But full of arrogance nd violent. He needs to work on it.
Azorka thank you so much for your observation. in fact, Zabzugu forma DCE Umar Wahab is one of the greedy and lazy ones you are talking about. during the campaign, he refuses to campaign for ndc party parlimetary and secretly ...
read full comment