Allow politicians on-air 3 months to polls – Otumfuor tells media

Read Article

Comments (49)

This article is closed for comments.

Read Comments Comments (49)

sanjay - Abu Dhabi 8 years ago

just tell NPP to stop sabotaging mahama, NDC is for peace and development not all die be die party, collapse npp

just tell NPP to stop sabotaging mahama, NDC is for peace and development not all die be die party, collapse npp
APONKYE 8 years ago

Congratulations to the President for his Progressively Free Quality Education Programme which has shot the University of Ghana to 7th place in Africa. Insha Allah, UG will be the first by the end of Mahama's second term. Watc ...
read full comment

Congratulations to the President for his Progressively Free Quality Education Programme which has shot the University of Ghana to 7th place in Africa. Insha Allah, UG will be the first by the end of Mahama's second term. Watch this space!
DB 8 years ago

Does your comment make sense to you? I don't understand why some of you think governance is a joke and lose your sense of objectivity. Continue with your foolishness. You will surely reap what you are sowing. Ask the founder ...
read full comment

Does your comment make sense to you? I don't understand why some of you think governance is a joke and lose your sense of objectivity. Continue with your foolishness. You will surely reap what you are sowing. Ask the founder of your political party.
Integri procedamus 8 years ago

Again, another NDC illiteracy. The progression of UG is due to structural and academic changes the Vice-Chancellor Ernest Ayitey introduced since his term started in 2009. Changing the grading system, changing the course cont ...
read full comment

Again, another NDC illiteracy. The progression of UG is due to structural and academic changes the Vice-Chancellor Ernest Ayitey introduced since his term started in 2009. Changing the grading system, changing the course content and improving research. If u read, u would have read the VC attributing the new progression to improvement in research at the university. something that the govt sought to collapse when they decided not to pay research allowances. If this were an NDC achievement, why is tge Prez silent on it. He would be making noise with it by now. it is this lack on knowledge and research attributed to the NDC that Bawumia always talks abt, n u are exhibiting it here for all to see. congrats.
Charles Higgins 8 years ago

The first two to comment are Sanjay the Insane and Aponkye Goat.Is Kofi USA dead?

The first two to comment are Sanjay the Insane and Aponkye Goat.Is Kofi USA dead?
mike 8 years ago

Well said nana

Well said nana
William 8 years ago

Very pertinent. This one area the Media Commission should also come in with the EC!

Very pertinent. This one area the Media Commission should also come in with the EC!
CORNEY 8 years ago

You guys don't know what you are talking about,how are you going to do that,how will the media make their money when 99% or more of their activities involve politics,who goes to their studious throughout the year to talk,who ...
read full comment

You guys don't know what you are talking about,how are you going to do that,how will the media make their money when 99% or more of their activities involve politics,who goes to their studious throughout the year to talk,who do they cover,what topics do they discuss on their studious,where did that happen before for the chief to use as an example that the media limit activities of politicians to only 3 months,is he aware of freedom of the press and the people,is this not censorship?

He got this wrong,it is not everything that chiefs should get involve in,some speeches are not necessary,he goofed on this.
CITIZEN ONE 8 years ago

...very thoughtful for a very volatile and undisciplined institution. However I do not believe that they will heed your advice, because all of them operate disingenuously and only as pimps. The trouble I have with everybody i ...
read full comment

...very thoughtful for a very volatile and undisciplined institution. However I do not believe that they will heed your advice, because all of them operate disingenuously and only as pimps. The trouble I have with everybody is that I was saying all these things during NPP's rein, and all these people were around then, enjoy the glory of dishonest lot. Incredibly, Mahama is doing better than every President weve ever had, even my beloved Kwame Nkrumah, yet you read all this DOOM and GLOOM about Ghana.

Don't know what to make of it, but as long as there are 10 regions in Ghana, and regional war can never happen in Ghana, we are safe. A few dead lunatics from both parties can be tolerated should it happen. I pray in advance for all the innocents and collateral damages.
Samson 8 years ago

Why should someone in their right senses establish a radio station or tv station mainly for politics. This is not done in civilised countries whose democracy we are trying to copy. I have not heard any radio stations in the U ...
read full comment

Why should someone in their right senses establish a radio station or tv station mainly for politics. This is not done in civilised countries whose democracy we are trying to copy. I have not heard any radio stations in the UK for example who devote even 10% of their broadcast time to politics the way Ghanaians are doing. Nana Asantehene has lived in the UK for many years and knows what he is talking about. There is too much rubbish talk on the Ghanaian radio stations and tv and the less time devoted to politics the better for the country's development.
Addo,Accra 8 years ago

Oh!iam behind you 100 per cent but the 3 months too is too much just 30 days

Oh!iam behind you 100 per cent but the 3 months too is too much just 30 days
Nyetefetor 8 years ago

The media would be laid off and ignorant politicians made irrelevant even though this is the a necessary antidote to our retarded partisan and stalled development. A nation blessed with so much to prosper?????

The media would be laid off and ignorant politicians made irrelevant even though this is the a necessary antidote to our retarded partisan and stalled development. A nation blessed with so much to prosper?????
ghanaman 8 years ago

Otumfuo's suggestion must be carefully evaluated and adopted in most practical form.

Otumfuo's suggestion must be carefully evaluated and adopted in most practical form.
Tiger,Kumasi 8 years ago

Its the medias destroying this peaceful country

Its the medias destroying this peaceful country
Michael UK 8 years ago

It's unfortunate that most of our institutions are weak and corrupt. They allowed corruption and tribal politics to influence their activities. Has the Ec set a date for political parties to start campaigning? Why are the med ...
read full comment

It's unfortunate that most of our institutions are weak and corrupt. They allowed corruption and tribal politics to influence their activities. Has the Ec set a date for political parties to start campaigning? Why are the media houses not sticking to that. Some of these media houses are either owned or sponsored by thees politicians. Ec should rather ensure that political parties are punished if they start campaign earlier than the set date.
Michael UK 8 years ago

Re. Influenced by Politicians

Re. Influenced by Politicians
Yahaya 8 years ago

Yeh, so that Mahama can campaign alone all-year round. The most bizarre suggestion coming from a chief who should not dabble in politics.

Yeh, so that Mahama can campaign alone all-year round. The most bizarre suggestion coming from a chief who should not dabble in politics.
Reasoner 8 years ago

Politics has its roots from the palace where the welfare of the citizenry is protected.

Politics has its roots from the palace where the welfare of the citizenry is protected.
Apuskele 8 years ago

This will mean the incumbent President will have five years to campaign and other candidates will have three months to campaign.

This will mean the incumbent President will have five years to campaign and other candidates will have three months to campaign.
Opanyin Kwansah 8 years ago

Nana has said it all! Politicians disturb as too much on air with their unprofessional presentations. I am at times wonder why FM station will be discussing political programne in the night. Haba! And I wonder the type of ...
read full comment

Nana has said it all! Politicians disturb as too much on air with their unprofessional presentations. I am at times wonder why FM station will be discussing political programne in the night. Haba! And I wonder the type of listeners listening to such programmes. I hope NMC will take Nana's advice to consideration. I am sure so-called media analyst will help.
Geo 8 years ago

It should be the law, That all Political campaigning should start three months to the election date. All banners and Billboards used in advertising parties must be pulled down two weeks after elections.

It should be the law, That all Political campaigning should start three months to the election date. All banners and Billboards used in advertising parties must be pulled down two weeks after elections.
Reasoner 8 years ago

Though unemployment and lack of job creation is the cause of numerous uneffective jounalist and media stations,yet.we need to go back to the old GBC programmes with a bit of reforms.The media use 24 hours talking about politi ...
read full comment

Though unemployment and lack of job creation is the cause of numerous uneffective jounalist and media stations,yet.we need to go back to the old GBC programmes with a bit of reforms.The media use 24 hours talking about politics whiles in practics nothing is happening.people are payed to go and sit on radio just to talk without bringing any benifits practically but rather creating confusion!!1
Eric Danddo 8 years ago

We have to Separate Political discussion and Campaign. You can't stop Political discussion on Air. Political Discussion don't hinder development is the Corruption, Selfishness, Greed , Womanising , poor Appointees which hinde ...
read full comment

We have to Separate Political discussion and Campaign. You can't stop Political discussion on Air. Political Discussion don't hinder development is the Corruption, Selfishness, Greed , Womanising , poor Appointees which hinder development.
Eric Danddo 8 years ago

Politicians on Air don't hinder development but Coruption hinder our Development

Politicians on Air don't hinder development but Coruption hinder our Development
Eric Danddo 8 years ago

On Only in Ghana you hear Sitting President has to go Round the Country to Account to the People. Every one Knows that he is Campaigning receiving Endorsement from Chiefs. Our Politic Stinks

On Only in Ghana you hear Sitting President has to go Round the Country to Account to the People. Every one Knows that he is Campaigning receiving Endorsement from Chiefs. Our Politic Stinks
Ernest 8 years ago

Your ignorance is legendary, read a little.

Your ignorance is legendary, read a little.
kingzai 8 years ago

Nana you are right, because politics are destroying our dear nation mother Ghana so Nana 100 percent behind you.

Nana you are right, because politics are destroying our dear nation mother Ghana so Nana 100 percent behind you.
innocentalampain 8 years ago

Nana u have said it all

Nana u have said it all
Bbb 8 years ago

Good morning Nana

Good morning Nana
Ernest 8 years ago

Is not gonna work Nana for political discussions will always be mixed with some forms of campaigning.

Is not gonna work Nana for political discussions will always be mixed with some forms of campaigning.
Yussif 8 years ago

Otumfour should also learn not to intimidate his colleague chief in their various jurisdictions,he's only a chief to the Asante people,on less he's saying that his territory extends beyond the borders of the Ashanti regional ...
read full comment

Otumfour should also learn not to intimidate his colleague chief in their various jurisdictions,he's only a chief to the Asante people,on less he's saying that his territory extends beyond the borders of the Ashanti regional demarcations.He only attends house of Chiefs meetings only when he chairs the meeting just because he doesn't want to stand up for other Chiefs he consider beneath him,it has been so over the years,he may be richer than them but his area is not the biggest.So in short he should learn to respect others if he want to be respected by all,the rude behaviour of his reps at the funeral of JB was nasty and he shouldn't condone it.History ll forever remain history no matter how you feel I could turn back the clock,the British once captured their king too and took him away but yet that's where he stayed spent most of his adult life,so hating others for their ancestral achievement being negative or positive is immaterial,peaceful coexistence is all we need now.
Togbega 8 years ago

Dont bring yoursekf Kwaku Duah! Take care of the numerous squabbles in your chiefdom and stay away from meddling in politics. Were you not caught on camera dancing to yentie obiaa after the $23 million rehabilitation of the K ...
read full comment

Dont bring yoursekf Kwaku Duah! Take care of the numerous squabbles in your chiefdom and stay away from meddling in politics. Were you not caught on camera dancing to yentie obiaa after the $23 million rehabilitation of the Kumasi airstrip? We will talk everyday.
Yaw Yeboah 8 years ago

The Asantehene and President Mahama, were caught on camera dancing in celebration of a multi-million rehabilitation of Kumasi Airstrip. Yes, and so what? Did they break any law? Was not a private function in the Palace of the ...
read full comment

The Asantehene and President Mahama, were caught on camera dancing in celebration of a multi-million rehabilitation of Kumasi Airstrip. Yes, and so what? Did they break any law? Was not a private function in the Palace of the Asantehene? What point are you making at all?
NANA TUFUHENE 2 8 years ago

HOW DID THIS CHIEF GET OLD SO QUIK?I REFUSE TO CALL HIM KING BCOS HE DOSEN'T DESERVE IT, WHILE THE ASHANTIS ARE BEING SLAUGHTERED BY FOREIGNERS, YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT, WHILE YOU BUYING MANSIONS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES AND ABUSING A ...
read full comment

HOW DID THIS CHIEF GET OLD SO QUIK?I REFUSE TO CALL HIM KING BCOS HE DOSEN'T DESERVE IT, WHILE THE ASHANTIS ARE BEING SLAUGHTERED BY FOREIGNERS, YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT, WHILE YOU BUYING MANSIONS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES AND ABUSING ALL THE LEASE MONEY FOR YOUR GIRLFRIENDS. ALL WHAT OUR FORFATHERS FOUGHT FOR HAS BEEN IN VAIN. ASHANTIS SHOULD WAKE UP!
Mr. Brain 8 years ago

Well said my GRANDFATHER .

Well said my GRANDFATHER .
zikay 8 years ago

Wise king has spoken

Wise king has spoken
DAASEBRE KWAME APPIA MENKA 8 years ago

ZIKAY, WORSE CHIEF SPOKEN, NOT WISE KING. HE DOSEN'T DESERVE TO BE AN ASHANTI KING HE IS SHAME AND EMBARRASSMENT TO OUR HERITAGE, BECAUSE OF YOU ASHANTIS ARE BEING SPIT ON BOTH HOME AND ABROAD. BACK IN THE DAYS ASHANTIS WERE ...
read full comment

ZIKAY, WORSE CHIEF SPOKEN, NOT WISE KING. HE DOSEN'T DESERVE TO BE AN ASHANTI KING HE IS SHAME AND EMBARRASSMENT TO OUR HERITAGE, BECAUSE OF YOU ASHANTIS ARE BEING SPIT ON BOTH HOME AND ABROAD. BACK IN THE DAYS ASHANTIS WERE RESPECTED EVERYWHERE. BUT SINCE YOU FORCE YOURSELF TO THE THRONE ALL YOU BROUGHT WAS TO WEAKEN THE ASHANTI KINGDOMS
Obiri Yeboah. Lond 8 years ago

My King has spoken,the wise always give good advice.Long live my King,may you rule for long.That is the main reason why always one has to respect elders .The 3 months is enough for every political party to campaign to the ...
read full comment

My King has spoken,the wise always give good advice.Long live my King,may you rule for long.That is the main reason why always one has to respect elders .The 3 months is enough for every political party to campaign to the good people of Ghana. Now to all the political parties in the country,the King is speaking to all Ghanaians not only for Ashanti's along. It goes to all tribes in Ghana. Most of the time it is the media houses that create the political fights.so now I hope they will all abide by what the King has said.
KWANTABISA KWABENA DUA 8 years ago

Obiri Yeboa he is only your king, because you're being paid to appease him on this platform. Shame on you all and continue sucking his ass 4 crumbs.95% ASHANTIS HATE THIS MORON

Obiri Yeboa he is only your king, because you're being paid to appease him on this platform. Shame on you all and continue sucking his ass 4 crumbs.95% ASHANTIS HATE THIS MORON
Yaw Yeboah 8 years ago

Kwantabisa,when & where did you carry out a research survey, that showed that 95% of Asante's hate our King? Please stop making such unfounded comments without supporting facts. If my memory serves me right the current Asante ...
read full comment

Kwantabisa,when & where did you carry out a research survey, that showed that 95% of Asante's hate our King? Please stop making such unfounded comments without supporting facts. If my memory serves me right the current Asantehene is the 16th Occupant of the sacred 'Golden Stool'and 4 out of his predecessors have been de-stooled. If your claims were correct that 95% hate him he would have been de-stooled. If you want to test his popularity go to Kumasi areas such as Mbrom, CPC & Ashanti New Town (Ash Town), and voice your insults. You will then know how popular or unpopular the Asantehene is. I promise to attend your Funeral and give a generous donation.
Appiah Kubi 8 years ago

Yaw Yeboah, my family still lives in Ashtown and I know from Krofrom, dichemso throughout Kumasi metropolitan area. Anytime we go to this area they all calling him bad name. If you're true Ashanti, never before Ashanti's bein ...
read full comment

Yaw Yeboah, my family still lives in Ashtown and I know from Krofrom, dichemso throughout Kumasi metropolitan area. Anytime we go to this area they all calling him bad name. If you're true Ashanti, never before Ashanti's being insulted. Until this greedy chief came to rule this land fill with milk n honey. He only cares about himself not the people
Yaw Yeboah 8 years ago

My Mother's Family hail from Ampabame Village in the Kwabre District, however, relatives also live in the Kumasi areas of Mbrom, CPC and Ash Town. If you really live in Ash Town, you will know that all 3 areas border on the ...
read full comment

My Mother's Family hail from Ampabame Village in the Kwabre District, however, relatives also live in the Kumasi areas of Mbrom, CPC and Ash Town. If you really live in Ash Town, you will know that all 3 areas border on the location of the Palace of the Asantehene. You are a big time joker if you are trying to claim that any person would publicly insult the Asantehene in any of the areas that I have mentioned. As you claim to live in Ash Town be my guest and visit the drinking spot called 'Kwabre' and verbally insult the Asantehene in public. I am sure you will be meeting your Ancestors sooner than you expected.
Sos 8 years ago

So that Mahama can go on his campaign . Is this the wisdom you talk about.

So that Mahama can go on his campaign . Is this the wisdom you talk about.
Marcus Chris Lawson 8 years ago

This suggestion in my humble opinion is a commonsense to political activism
The wise thought can spare us the political nonsense that disturbs the tranquility of the land space
Indeed we should and Must not have an all sea ...
read full comment

This suggestion in my humble opinion is a commonsense to political activism
The wise thought can spare us the political nonsense that disturbs the tranquility of the land space
Indeed we should and Must not have an all season political campaign as against national cohesion and developmental agenda and practices
The political season must be time limited and the asante chief is spot on
But are we listening to wise counselling or the fools will still be adamant and have their way out ?
Samson 8 years ago

Brilliant suggestion from a wise head and respected leader. This is what happens in civilised countries that we should aspire to attain. Too much time is wasted politicking and this is a bane of our democratic dispensation.

Brilliant suggestion from a wise head and respected leader. This is what happens in civilised countries that we should aspire to attain. Too much time is wasted politicking and this is a bane of our democratic dispensation.
NOBODY 8 years ago

And what will the NPP vuvuzela do in the meantime? Lose their minds for not being able to make threats and spew lies before the three month window?

And what will the NPP vuvuzela do in the meantime? Lose their minds for not being able to make threats and spew lies before the three month window?
kobby1 8 years ago

kwame sefa kanyi could only employed for 3 months

kwame sefa kanyi could only employed for 3 months
still rastafari 8 years ago

nice suggestion ..it cld be examined properly

nice suggestion ..it cld be examined properly

Allow politicians on-air 3 months to polls – Otumfuor tells media

Read Comments .st0{display:none;fill:#14BDD3;} .st1{display:none;} .st2{display:inline;fill:#FC0F0F;} .st3{display:inline;fill:#FFFFFF;} .st4{display:inline;fill:none;stroke:#000000;stroke-width:6;stroke-miterlimit:10;} Comments (49)

Read Comments Comments (49)