Chiefs’ stance on Kojo Bonsu ‘difficult’ to understand – Kweku Baako

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ISAAC 7 years ago

I don't want to say anything for anyone to brand me as tribalistic. But I do think the unyielding stance by Asanteman posses a very difficult question for how our nation is administered. Does the KMA or any other municipal au ...
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I don't want to say anything for anyone to brand me as tribalistic. But I do think the unyielding stance by Asanteman posses a very difficult question for how our nation is administered. Does the KMA or any other municipal authority under the control of traditional councils? I expect the 2 to work hand-in-hand.
Odehye Nie 7 years ago

This confrontation was a bait to trap Kojo thereby causing disaffection for the NDC. Unfortunately he did not bite the hook. The chiefs are disappointed and ashamed.
It is perplexing that a section of the population would ...
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This confrontation was a bait to trap Kojo thereby causing disaffection for the NDC. Unfortunately he did not bite the hook. The chiefs are disappointed and ashamed.
It is perplexing that a section of the population would arrogate to themselves the right to supervise the work of the chief executive.
It is all about politics. Kojo should not have credit for his hard work. But the world knows who transformed Kajetia in modern days.
facts 7 years ago

Even in the animals kingdom where stupidity is commonly found, allowance is there for seniority so as to maintain peace. They are the leaders of the people you are to work with and for. When they sence that your presence in t ...
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Even in the animals kingdom where stupidity is commonly found, allowance is there for seniority so as to maintain peace. They are the leaders of the people you are to work with and for. When they sence that your presence in the locality may spark fire, they will consider asking you to go away than to allow you to fall into trouble. I'll slap you and apologize is not acceptable to even the Christians, not even Kweku, so he should understand.
Ali 7 years ago

Abolish the stupid institution and exile the war lords to the Seychelles to save Ghana from these savage kings

Abolish the stupid institution and exile the war lords to the Seychelles to save Ghana from these savage kings
kzee 7 years ago

Isaac, the stance of Asanteman is to send a message. Most people think once the president nominates some one as mayor then the said person becomes an alfa and omega. No! he is accountable to the people and must work with them ...
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Isaac, the stance of Asanteman is to send a message. Most people think once the president nominates some one as mayor then the said person becomes an alfa and omega. No! he is accountable to the people and must work with them. It surprises me that Kweku Baako of all people should pass those comments.

To whom does the city of Kumasi belong? It belongs to the chiefs. It does not belong to the president or the metropolitan chief executive. Secondly, the so-called mayor is there to serve the people so the chiefs reserve the right to kick him out if he misbehaves. Without the people and the city the mayor is nothing. After all the land on which the KMA building itself stands belongs to the Asantehene and he can order the KMA to vacate at anytime. Thirdly, and more importantly, it is said that most of the projects in the city that generated the confrontation between the chiefs and the mayor were initiated and made feasible by the chiefs themselves and as such they wanted to know what was going on so they can see to the successful execution of these projects. They have a big stake in what goes on in the city and no one can take from them the right to monitor the implementation of projects in the city.
ISAAC 7 years ago

Please yourselves. The whole Ghana is even yours.

Please yourselves. The whole Ghana is even yours.
Brainy Guy 7 years ago

You are an ignoramus of the first class order. The lands in Kumasi does not belong to anybody. learn your history well. if the lands belong to the chiefs and they want administrate the land according to their whims and capr ...
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You are an ignoramus of the first class order. The lands in Kumasi does not belong to anybody. learn your history well. if the lands belong to the chiefs and they want administrate the land according to their whims and caprices, then the government should not be involved in any project, let the chiefs fund the projects themselves. Ghana will remain a primitive third world country forever if we hold on to these anachronistic ideas.
Eric Ameyaw Mintah - London 7 years ago

DCs are not elected, they are cronies of the government and must not be allow to do anything any how. they must abide by the rules of jurisdiction. Ghana is not develop enough to give absolute power to such people. they are s ...
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DCs are not elected, they are cronies of the government and must not be allow to do anything any how. they must abide by the rules of jurisdiction. Ghana is not develop enough to give absolute power to such people. they are serving they are not lording. imagine a chief representing his kingdom with an invitation from the regional minster at a meeting only for a DC to walk in and ask his purpose at the meeting without enquiring from above how will you feel. It is a fact that Kojo Bonsu knew the chief but to show that he more powerful than the chiefs because of his post he arrogantly did what he did to show his power to the board members. he could have let the meeting finish and later enquire from the organisers of the meeting in this case the regional minister to ask for the purpose of the chief at the board meeting. BOARD MEETINGS ARE NOT ORDINARY MEETING WHERE YOU EXPECT ONLY YOUR NDC FRIENDS.IT INVOLVE A CROSS SECTION OF THE CONSTITUENTS AND INFLUENTIAL PERSONALITIES AND STAKE HOLDERS. WE MUST NOT ALLOW GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO DO WHAT THEY WANT ESPECIALLY IN AFRICA.
Constructitvist 7 years ago

Who sells the lands in Kumasi and in the Asante kingdom? Is it the president or the chiefs of Asante?

Who sells the lands in Kumasi and in the Asante kingdom? Is it the president or the chiefs of Asante?
fairplay 7 years ago

When you lie like you have just done people will see through the lies. Asantehene and his chiefs have just played a dirty politics. But what beats my mind is why they threatened to stall the development projects. Asantethene ...
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When you lie like you have just done people will see through the lies. Asantehene and his chiefs have just played a dirty politics. But what beats my mind is why they threatened to stall the development projects. Asantethene for the first time has behaved like a child throwing tantrums. For once he allowed dirty politics to cloud his judgment. He lost it this time. He allowed the hawks in the npp party to mislead him. Please Nana we know you to be wiser than that, please wake up and show leadership.

Kumasi does not belong to Asantehene it is part of Ghana. Ghana is a Republic and not a monarchy. There is no king in Ghana we only have chiefs at varying levels. Our constitution does not recognise a king in Ghana.

If the chiefs were those who initiated the development projects why then we're the people rejecting it in the first place? Some of the chiefs hated the idea that it is the ndc that is developing the market and the other projects. That was kojo bonsu's crime. I wish some of these chiefs will grow up and stop this political blindness.
Eric Ameyaw Mintah - London 7 years ago

WHAT HAPPEN IN GHANA IS THAT PROJECTS ARE INITIATED IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE, BUT WHEN COMPLETED THE PEOPLE IN GOVERNMENT SHARE AMONG THEMSELVES AND THEIR CRONIES. NOW PEOPLE ARE GETTING WISER, THAT IS WHY THERE ARE ALWAYS O ...
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WHAT HAPPEN IN GHANA IS THAT PROJECTS ARE INITIATED IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE, BUT WHEN COMPLETED THE PEOPLE IN GOVERNMENT SHARE AMONG THEMSELVES AND THEIR CRONIES. NOW PEOPLE ARE GETTING WISER, THAT IS WHY THERE ARE ALWAYS OPPOSITION. IT DOES NOT MATTER NPP OR NDC THEY ALL DO IT. THAT IS WHY THESE DAYS PEOPLE EXPECTED THEIR TRUSTED PEOPLE TO BE INVOLVED BEFORE THEY ALLOW FOR ANY DEVELOPMENT. NATIVES TRUST THE CHIEFS MORE THAN THOSE IN GOVERNMENT BECAUSE THE CHIEFS ARE ALWAYS AROUND TO BE QUESTIONED BUT THE POLITICIANS ARE NO WHERE TO BE SEEN AFTER 4 YEARS. AND IF THEY ARE TAKING TO COURT WE ALL KNOW OUR COURT SYSTEM
JojoD 7 years ago

Kzee, you are wrong! If the mayoralty were elective then Kwadwuo Bonsu would be accountable to the people of Kumasi, but since it is an appointive office he serves at the pleasure of the President, and therefore accountable ...
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Kzee, you are wrong! If the mayoralty were elective then Kwadwuo Bonsu would be accountable to the people of Kumasi, but since it is an appointive office he serves at the pleasure of the President, and therefore accountable to him only. If Mahama were to win the elections he should call the Asante Council's bluff and re-appoint Kwaduo Bonsu and allow that good-for-nothing council stall projects in that region. No chief, the asantehene included, or the representative, should have veto over political appointments or decisions made by the political authorities in Ghana.
NorbertAsante 7 years ago

This some twisted logic..... Isn't the city of Kumasi for the people who live in it and call it home? Did chiefs partake in the articles of creation of independent Ghana?

This some twisted logic..... Isn't the city of Kumasi for the people who live in it and call it home? Did chiefs partake in the articles of creation of independent Ghana?
Ghanaba Yao 7 years ago

It is time that Regional Ministers are voted by the people in the region instead of the President appointing them.Most of the time Regional Ministers are appointed to places which they do not know and so operate from Accra.

It is time that Regional Ministers are voted by the people in the region instead of the President appointing them.Most of the time Regional Ministers are appointed to places which they do not know and so operate from Accra.
BIG BEN 7 years ago

It is true and in order that as individual tribes, kingdoms on its own accepted to become one under the name Ghana. With that, its one constitution supersedes all tribal kingdoms and individuals and its internal laws. We all ...
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It is true and in order that as individual tribes, kingdoms on its own accepted to become one under the name Ghana. With that, its one constitution supersedes all tribal kingdoms and individuals and its internal laws. We all came together to be ruled by Ghana.

Every Kingdom in Ghana are oblige to obey and abide by the laws of Ghana. Ghana by law has instituted numerous institutions to cater for the implementation of developments in every corner of Ghana. This has brought many many improved developments in Ghana. It is the duty of tribal groups, traditional councils and traditional states position themselves to help all constitutional governments to develop their area. It is not good and proper precedent for a traditional council take a stand against a constitutional Government decision. The action of Asanteman Council frankly is wrong. This may send signal to other traditional councils.

All Chiefs or Kings, or Nananom or Queen mothers whatever you call them cannot travel or fly out of Ghana without approval of the agencies put in place. That is the law put in place by our constitution to permit them to fly. They cannot do so without a visa. The law of Ghana is supreme. The Asanteman Coucil is not bigger than the constitution of Ghana.
Kwame Opoku-Agyemang 7 years ago

I agree with this writer about the supremacy of the constitution of Ghana. What the writer is refusing to understand is that Kojo Bonsu is also an Ashanti royal who understands Ashanti traditions and protocols. However, he ch ...
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I agree with this writer about the supremacy of the constitution of Ghana. What the writer is refusing to understand is that Kojo Bonsu is also an Ashanti royal who understands Ashanti traditions and protocols. However, he chose to disrespect the traditional council not once but several times. The council initially accommodated him, knowing very well that he is a function of the ruling government. Yet, Kojo Bonsu continued to malign the traditional council. The Asanteman council has shown other traditional councils that inasmuch as they are under a national constitution, they should not allow any government official to disrespect them. What makes me happy more, is that Kojo Bonus is an Ashanti and not any official that hails from another region. Critics would have quickly called charges of xenophobia against the traditional council. It further proves that Ashantis are level headed people who will work with anyone regardless of his or her traditional background. But, they will not entertain anyone who will disrespect them. Kwaku Bamako is a fine journalist that I respect but in this case he looked at the issue only from the National standpoint and did not look at the traditional perspective. A rejoinder, please.
Nana wusu 7 years ago

Can people on this page for once reason up ? .... When the Agogo crises came why were people calling on Manhyia and Otumfoc... When the Suame-Breman was heated why were you people calling on Otumfoc. But none of you were able ...
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Can people on this page for once reason up ? .... When the Agogo crises came why were people calling on Manhyia and Otumfoc... When the Suame-Breman was heated why were you people calling on Otumfoc. But none of you were able to think that he was never the head of security in town. .... This is the more reason why the Asantes lead and will forever lead even if they have non of their people in government. So people should loose their stores because of Kojo Bonsu's personal interest ryt ? He being true son of the land what prevented him from appearing before his own elders when he was invited ? Nana nya Nkwa daaa !!! Util the state and government act reasonably and impartially, the traditional leaders will always have to intervene.
Asanteniiba Pokuaa 7 years ago

Long live our great King,long live His sub- chiefs,long live Asanteman. Nananom mo nya Nkwa daa.

Long live our great King,long live His sub- chiefs,long live Asanteman. Nananom mo nya Nkwa daa.
Felix 7 years ago

The King of Ashanti will forever remain supreme. If you don't belong to the Kingdom you are free to hate because even people hate of the Queen of England. We belong to the Ashanti Kingdom and the feeling is great.

The King of Ashanti will forever remain supreme. If you don't belong to the Kingdom you are free to hate because even people hate of the Queen of England. We belong to the Ashanti Kingdom and the feeling is great.
Felix 7 years ago

Hahaha Manhyia Palace, which is the seat of the Asantehene is even older than the White house. The title of the Asantehene far precedes the title of the president of Ghana. Before the president of Ghana, there was the King o ...
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Hahaha Manhyia Palace, which is the seat of the Asantehene is even older than the White house. The title of the Asantehene far precedes the title of the president of Ghana. Before the president of Ghana, there was the King of Ashanti. The Ashanti Kingdom existed long before America was discovered. The Ashanti Kingdom is best legacy our forefathers left us. Just like people hate the Queen, you are also free to hate our King. maybe because your forefathers never left you a legacy like we have. your hate is welcome friends
Asanteniiba Pokuaa 7 years ago

Felix,they are warmly welcome to the great Asanteman ,the land of wise king ???? and chiefs.

Felix,they are warmly welcome to the great Asanteman ,the land of wise king ???? and chiefs.
fairplay 7 years ago

Ashanti can never be a Kingdom. It is just one of the traditional areas in Ghana. You may see it as a Kingdom in your mind but sorry it is as powerless like any other traditional chief. Just like any other chief when going ...
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Ashanti can never be a Kingdom. It is just one of the traditional areas in Ghana. You may see it as a Kingdom in your mind but sorry it is as powerless like any other traditional chief. Just like any other chief when going out he has to have his visa and passport stamped by an ordinary Ghanaian.

Yes we respect all our chiefs but we do not consider one superior to another. Gas, Gonna, Ewes , Fantis etc. All consider their chiefs as kings.
Felix 7 years ago

Yes, I know we have the Game King, Ewe King, the Fanti King etc. and I respect them as their people will, but I am just proud of my Ashanti King so much so that people who don't owe allegiance to my King tend to hate, even th ...
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Yes, I know we have the Game King, Ewe King, the Fanti King etc. and I respect them as their people will, but I am just proud of my Ashanti King so much so that people who don't owe allegiance to my King tend to hate, even thought I don't over-do my praises or intend to make them jealous. I am born to a Sissala mother and Ashanti father, I know I am not a true Ashanti but my allegiance to the Ashanti King is unquestionable. May the King rule the Ashanti Kingdom forever. Haters shouldn't worry, they should just relax and hate, because haters are allowed in our kingdom
wiseman 7 years ago

May Be the Chief Of Where you Belong Is Powerless To My Understanding.For The King Of Ashant He Is So Powerful To The Extent That He Does Not Entertain Nonsense On His Land.

May Be the Chief Of Where you Belong Is Powerless To My Understanding.For The King Of Ashant He Is So Powerful To The Extent That He Does Not Entertain Nonsense On His Land.
Mensah 7 years ago

before Ghana came into being there was an Asante Kingdom whose geographical boundaries was bigger than present day Ghana; Asante Kingdom still rules and people the world over with much knowledge of traditional societies in Af ...
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before Ghana came into being there was an Asante Kingdom whose geographical boundaries was bigger than present day Ghana; Asante Kingdom still rules and people the world over with much knowledge of traditional societies in Africa acknowledge this fact; if you are from another tribe that you lack pride in your group, you can go an burn the sea. Before Ghana there was Asanteman and Asante Kingdom will continue to exist. For you nitwits out there who think Asantehene is powerless, let it be known to you that the Asantehene can mobilise an army within a short time if the need arises, after all, the Asante army was much larger than the current Ghana army. As the Asantehene once said, his forebears achieved their greatness through territorial expansion during their period. We are in a modern period where the greatness of the Asantehene will be measured in his efforts to bring progress to his people through education, health care, and peaceful development
Asanteniiba Pokuaa 7 years ago

If the two cannot work hand in hand,if there is tension between the two leadership, you expect the traditional leaders to leave the scene?.

If the two cannot work hand in hand,if there is tension between the two leadership, you expect the traditional leaders to leave the scene?.
Abban 7 years ago

Kwaku Baako back off,I like you but if you don't take care I will ask Nananom to deal with you.

Kwaku Baako back off,I like you but if you don't take care I will ask Nananom to deal with you.
kwame 7 years ago

This uselessness or be it desperation on part of President Manama must stop now! What made Mahama believed that, the friendliest and most sympathetic institution to his government is Manhyia Palace or the so called Asanteman ...
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This uselessness or be it desperation on part of President Manama must stop now! What made Mahama believed that, the friendliest and most sympathetic institution to his government is Manhyia Palace or the so called Asanteman Council? Even with the most pedestrian issue in Ghana today, Mahama believes the first place of call is the Manhyia Palace, which has given opportunity to this greedy bastards called chiefs continue to treat him the Executive President and Commander of Ghana Armed Forces as a puppet, how? When has those things in the so called Manhyia Palace have been vested with the executive authority to issue the President of the republic an ultimatum to remove him, the President's own appointee? ln which constitution do they wield their power? Are we in a useless, accephalous or arnachist Republic? Who gave those so called kings or chiefs in Manhyia Palace to issue those useless and foolish ultimatum to the President of the state? But in all these, blame Mahama himself, who has become this useless puppet for these bunch of greedy things called kings and chiefs in Manhyia. President Attack Mills would not countenance this level insurbbodination from Asanteman Council, Rawlings would not allow himself to be humiliated by these faceless people. As for Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah by now, he would rounded everything up in that Manhyia Palace by now and put them behind bars pending investigation for that show of indiscipline and gross insurable donation to states authority. Tomorrow, should any other chief or king from any part of Ghana, be it Okyehene, Oguahene, Togbe Afede, Yaa Na name them, come out with ultimatum for the president to disappoint any of his appointees, we expect the President to use the same alacrity as in the case of Asanteman Council as a benchmark to deal with all related cases, so we would see where discipline lies in our Republic. Finally, Mahama must be told that, Ghana is a Republican state, not a monarchical state, if he thinks he wants to secede his Executive powers vested in him to Manhyia Palace, then, he needs to organize referendum as a matter of urgency for that realization. Today, if it is IMF program, Mahama wants all Ghanaians believe that, it was a certain Otumfuor who gave him, his blessings.
judichrislam 7 years ago

Please all beloved chiefs, stay in your little Ahenfie and wear you coal tarred sandals and drink your Schnapps and enjoy your not worked for status; for it is the hard working progressives in your kingdom who builds your ki ...
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Please all beloved chiefs, stay in your little Ahenfie and wear you coal tarred sandals and drink your Schnapps and enjoy your not worked for status; for it is the hard working progressives in your kingdom who builds your kingdoms for you. Your institutions are a drag to National progress. Your institutions are the most corrupt and inefficient lack no direction or strategy.
Francis 7 years ago

Kweku Baako, you must be careful with your utterances these days. You are gradually losing the respect some of us have for you. I remember the stand you took against Manasseh when he came out with Mahama's Ford bribery saga. ...
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Kweku Baako, you must be careful with your utterances these days. You are gradually losing the respect some of us have for you. I remember the stand you took against Manasseh when he came out with Mahama's Ford bribery saga. Have you asked yourself why Kojo Bonsu , a royal himself never found it appropriate to appear before his own elders to offer the apology. This is Manhyia and Kojo himself knows the tradition and custom prevailing. Kweku Baako, please don't go there . You are becoming too something these days on issues. Am a fante like yourself, let's mind our own business.
PATRIOT 7 years ago

So you think Kweku Baako being a fanti has no right to comment on an issue happening in Kumasi though affecting the whole nation.Why is he a journalist then?I am happy Kweku is not a coward like you and is prepared to make hi ...
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So you think Kweku Baako being a fanti has no right to comment on an issue happening in Kumasi though affecting the whole nation.Why is he a journalist then?I am happy Kweku is not a coward like you and is prepared to make his views known on national issues.
W.H.O 7 years ago

I want to beg Mahama to give olny 6 month president to Nana Addo and we will see if this Ashanti's will get this freedom again

I want to beg Mahama to give olny 6 month president to Nana Addo and we will see if this Ashanti's will get this freedom again
Adjei 7 years ago

Why do you expect Kweku Baako not to ha a mind of his own always be expected to tow a certain line. Wrong is wrong. Not to always call a dog a bad name. Our hearts don't seem to question the hard stuff happening in our societ ...
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Why do you expect Kweku Baako not to ha a mind of his own always be expected to tow a certain line. Wrong is wrong. Not to always call a dog a bad name. Our hearts don't seem to question the hard stuff happening in our society t want to trudge along hypocritically because there is a perceived view dominating all discussion. Come to think of it most Ghanaians don't understand other issues as well like the NHIS deletion list and a few more?
Kweku Tawiah 7 years ago

Francis, Kweku Baako praised the investigative work of Mannaseh on the Ford car gift saga. Please stop relying the earlier misrepresentations which he publicly subsequently debunked on Newsfile to question his professional in ...
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Francis, Kweku Baako praised the investigative work of Mannaseh on the Ford car gift saga. Please stop relying the earlier misrepresentations which he publicly subsequently debunked on Newsfile to question his professional integrity! In anycase, what he said on the Kojo Bonsu case is his personal opinion and didn't amount to an attack on the Otumfuor, Asanteman Council or Asantes!
Ibn Batuta 7 years ago

These are primitive short men whose reasonings are hollow. Our politicians are weaklings that is the only reason the Asanteman council could get away with treachery. Let for me alone, I would have left Kojo Bonsu at KMA TO RO ...
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These are primitive short men whose reasonings are hollow. Our politicians are weaklings that is the only reason the Asanteman council could get away with treachery. Let for me alone, I would have left Kojo Bonsu at KMA TO ROT.
Kwame 7 years ago

Well Ibn, u can insult as many as u want but get to know that if the Royal family is primitive and short as u claimed, then it's not realistic because Kojo Bonsu is part of the Royal family but he is not primitive and short a ...
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Well Ibn, u can insult as many as u want but get to know that if the Royal family is primitive and short as u claimed, then it's not realistic because Kojo Bonsu is part of the Royal family but he is not primitive and short as u claimed. Please, next time check on your facts before u post your comment. Thanks
Mensah 7 years ago

that short and primitive people were smart and strong enough to defeat his ancestors in battles

that short and primitive people were smart and strong enough to defeat his ancestors in battles
FUCK ASANTEHENE 7 years ago

Who is he and the asanteman council to set up ultimate to the president. I support NPP but we are a nation of laws and if you are in disagreement you have to exercise patience and resolve issues and instead portraying yoursel ...
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Who is he and the asanteman council to set up ultimate to the president. I support NPP but we are a nation of laws and if you are in disagreement you have to exercise patience and resolve issues and instead portraying yourself as a tin God and giving the President Ultimatum's fuck all the asanteman council and Kweku Baako is right with what he said. Shit!!!!!on Asanteman
kwadwo 7 years ago

If you are man come and say this in Ashanti Region youth,u don't respect elders of the land.In olding days,was there any President in de country. It was the kings rulering as.U don't respect elder person that is why youth are ...
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If you are man come and say this in Ashanti Region youth,u don't respect elders of the land.In olding days,was there any President in de country. It was the kings rulering as.U don't respect elder person that is why youth are dieding this days.
Kwame 7 years ago

So u think u are wiser than the President that forced Kojo Bonsu to rescind? That will be in the interest of Asanteman and the whole Nation as well. U better stay in the United States and talk shit. If u are a man indeed, go ...
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So u think u are wiser than the President that forced Kojo Bonsu to rescind? That will be in the interest of Asanteman and the whole Nation as well. U better stay in the United States and talk shit. If u are a man indeed, go to Kumasi and talk your stinky ass shit overthere and u will see what will happen to u.
Ibrahim 7 years ago

Odwan be wise stupid man

Odwan be wise stupid man
Ogidi 7 years ago

I want all these stupid NPP serial callers and chicken tribalistic supporters to comment on this article. God will surely save Ghana because Prez Mahama is God's anointed. What kind of stupid interference in politics is that. ...
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I want all these stupid NPP serial callers and chicken tribalistic supporters to comment on this article. God will surely save Ghana because Prez Mahama is God's anointed. What kind of stupid interference in politics is that. Since when?? But as Prez Mahama said to Otumfour "everybody will go out and vote come Nov 7th but it's only God who installs a King". Jealousy, hate and tribalism will eat up all these inward people. There is no match to Preston Mahama as president in Ghana. Not stepping on Dr Nkrumahs toes. Long live Ghana. Long live President John Dramani Mahama.
K Mensah 7 years ago

Ogidi you are another Mahama arse licker. Fuck off with your hatred for anything Asante. Stupid moron.

Ogidi you are another Mahama arse licker. Fuck off with your hatred for anything Asante. Stupid moron.
W.H.O 7 years ago

I only want Nana Addo to come to power then we will see if this Ashanti's will get this freedom again

I only want Nana Addo to come to power then we will see if this Ashanti's will get this freedom again
A good citizen 7 years ago

This is a community response to issues. He is saving a community who said they cannot work with him period. That is it.

This is a community response to issues. He is saving a community who said they cannot work with him period. That is it.
Bbb 7 years ago

Asemoo hmmmm

Asemoo hmmmm
Naa 7 years ago

In Kumasi everything is possible. I always wonder how they tink. Yet Kofi Juma behaved like an animal at his time but it was OK becos he was npp

In Kumasi everything is possible. I always wonder how they tink. Yet Kofi Juma behaved like an animal at his time but it was OK becos he was npp
KOFI ESSIEN 7 years ago

THIS NONSENSE COULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED UNDER PRESIDENT MILLS. NEVER UNDER J J RAWLINGS. BUT WHY UNDER MAHAMA?

SIMPLY BECAUSE MAHAMA LOST ELECTION 2012 AND USED THE OTUMFOUR TO BRIBE 'SAINT' ATUGUBA AND CO, THE OTUMFOUR THIN ...
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THIS NONSENSE COULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED UNDER PRESIDENT MILLS. NEVER UNDER J J RAWLINGS. BUT WHY UNDER MAHAMA?

SIMPLY BECAUSE MAHAMA LOST ELECTION 2012 AND USED THE OTUMFOUR TO BRIBE 'SAINT' ATUGUBA AND CO, THE OTUMFOUR THINKS THAT HE MADE MAHAMA PRESIDENT. THAT IS WHY THIS FOOLISH AND RUBBISH ULTIMATUM.

IF YOU STEAL POWER AND USE THE BACKDOOR TO LEGITIMISE IT THAT IS IS THE CONSEQUENCE. BUT WHERE IS 'SAINT' ATUGUBA? WISH HE WAS DEAD
Jenifer 7 years ago

Kofi, You are wrong. This is second such ultimatum given to a sitting president by the Asantemen council.

The first was given to President JJ Rawlings by the Ashanti Chiefs to remove his then Ashanti Regional minister.

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Kofi, You are wrong. This is second such ultimatum given to a sitting president by the Asantemen council.

The first was given to President JJ Rawlings by the Ashanti Chiefs to remove his then Ashanti Regional minister.

Rawlings obliged and replaced his regional minister. Remember Yankah?

The only way to avoid such confrontations is to elect MCEs. That way the only option the chiefs will have is to ask their people to vote against the MCE when term comes up for renewal.

In Ashanti, the chiefs will always reign supreme in the absence of real people power.....democratically elected MCE.

Have you ever heard of an MP being treated like this by chiefs? NO. This is because the people can vote him out.
Lo 7 years ago

electing MCE is a good idea but the chiefs are also controlling some MPs. We must figure out a transformative approach to this issue. Lets reform the chieftaincy institution.

electing MCE is a good idea but the chiefs are also controlling some MPs. We must figure out a transformative approach to this issue. Lets reform the chieftaincy institution.
JOHN 7 years ago

NANA WILL ALWAYS WIN IN 2 REGIONS

NANA WILL ALWAYS WIN IN 2 REGIONS
NOBODY 7 years ago

More rubbish from a delusional NPP. President Mahama won the lection of 2012, which was lost by Serial Loser Akufo-Addo and the NPP. The NPP took its pinksheet lawsuit to the Supremem Court, and lost ther too. yet the NPP is ...
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More rubbish from a delusional NPP. President Mahama won the lection of 2012, which was lost by Serial Loser Akufo-Addo and the NPP. The NPP took its pinksheet lawsuit to the Supremem Court, and lost ther too. yet the NPP is still crying that Mahamam lost th election and bribe the Court to win the ase. truth is, Bribehene Akufo-Addo bribed NPP officials to have him elected NPP flagbearer.

The NPP lost the election, but had this warped idea that it could bully the NDC and the Supreme Court to have its way. The NPP is stuck with a serial loser as its flagbearer,. Had the NPP heeded the warning of the Alan Kyeremanten camp within the NPP that clueless Serial Loser Akufo-Addo is "incompetent and a monumental failure", the NPP would not be stuck with a perennial losing Akufo-Addo. The NPP keeps blaming the NDC and the Supreme Court for the NPP's poor performance at the polls, but that blame will never stick. The NPP will always have a hard time at the pools until it changes its losing and bullying ways. The NPP can't field a clueless flagbearer on its wobbly three-legged elephant and expect to win the race.
kwame Virginia, USA 7 years ago

Never knew you're such a dummy
You don't read but just come and spew forth nonsense
Was it not atta mills who was president when the techimanhene fooled which made the otumfuo to give him an ultimatum??
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Never knew you're such a dummy
You don't read but just come and spew forth nonsense
Was it not atta mills who was president when the techimanhene fooled which made the otumfuo to give him an ultimatum??
In less than two days didn't atta mills rush to send his top menotch to plead??
Intellectual midgets always have hollow reasonings
komfo 7 years ago

Now chiefs in other parts of the country can also force the President to remove other MCE/DCE's.Ghana is now going to be an interesting place to live.The Chiefs should be tamed and put in their proper place in this country ot ...
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Now chiefs in other parts of the country can also force the President to remove other MCE/DCE's.Ghana is now going to be an interesting place to live.The Chiefs should be tamed and put in their proper place in this country otherwise Ghana will be turned into a jungle.The whole world is watching us.
Salifu 7 years ago

Let the people decide for themselves who they can work with. They should be allowed to at least elect the own DCE &MCE and leave the Regional Commissioners to the President. That will bring checks and balances into the syste ...
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Let the people decide for themselves who they can work with. They should be allowed to at least elect the own DCE &MCE and leave the Regional Commissioners to the President. That will bring checks and balances into the system.
Nokware ye bako 7 years ago

Otumfoo recently said Nana is a long time friend and lawyer. He could have asked the chiefs to soften their stand. But like Akufo Addo's handling of the NPP turmoil, he kept mute. That is tacit approval. It is BAFFLING IND ...
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Otumfoo recently said Nana is a long time friend and lawyer. He could have asked the chiefs to soften their stand. But like Akufo Addo's handling of the NPP turmoil, he kept mute. That is tacit approval. It is BAFFLING INDEED.
PATRIOT 7 years ago

What powers has the Asantehene got to appoint a chief,his representative,to supervise the construction of the Kumasi Central Market and the distribution of its stalls?Who gave Asantehene that power?So now our chiefs believe t ...
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What powers has the Asantehene got to appoint a chief,his representative,to supervise the construction of the Kumasi Central Market and the distribution of its stalls?Who gave Asantehene that power?So now our chiefs believe that they have the same powers as the central government and can even issue ultimatums to the government.We live to see.
Jenifer 7 years ago

This is not the first time. Rawlings had to remove a regional minister under the ultimatum of the Asanteman council.

This is not the first time. Rawlings had to remove a regional minister under the ultimatum of the Asanteman council.
Sly 7 years ago

Personally I don't see the use of chiefs. They sell lands, take royalities and others,but I have never seen a chief contructing a road or something useful to the community. They sells lands to multiple people and no one can a ...
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Personally I don't see the use of chiefs. They sell lands, take royalities and others,but I have never seen a chief contructing a road or something useful to the community. They sells lands to multiple people and no one can arrest them. Ghana Lets wise up and cancel this chietancy. No chief######
David Hammond 7 years ago

Sly for a reply, Nana Agyenim Boateng 1 Amoaman here the chief in this present case, had within one year of enstoolment built an ultra modern school in Amoaman when he had not sold a plot of land or revived royalties. As of ...
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Sly for a reply, Nana Agyenim Boateng 1 Amoaman here the chief in this present case, had within one year of enstoolment built an ultra modern school in Amoaman when he had not sold a plot of land or revived royalties. As of now he is building a clinic, police and fire station and a market complex. He calls meetings of his people about three times in a year and accounts to them. He is the deputy CEO of PBC Ltd. you can check his achievements at the PBC ltd.
Tweaa dc 7 years ago

A GOVERNMENT APPOINTTEE DISRESPECTING A WHOLE TRADITIONAL COUNCIL AND YOU FIND IT DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND? FOR THIS ONE, KWEKU, I BEG..DO NOT GO THERE. WHO IS HE THE APPOINTTEE TO LOOK DOWN ON OUR TRADITIONAL RULERS.....T ...
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A GOVERNMENT APPOINTTEE DISRESPECTING A WHOLE TRADITIONAL COUNCIL AND YOU FIND IT DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND? FOR THIS ONE, KWEKU, I BEG..DO NOT GO THERE. WHO IS HE THE APPOINTTEE TO LOOK DOWN ON OUR TRADITIONAL RULERS.....TWEAAA.
akuufo addo retirement party. 7 years ago

Chiefs are the main hindrance to our progress. Our ignorant journalists have to question such occurrences, instead of focusing on nonsense.

Chiefs are the main hindrance to our progress. Our ignorant journalists have to question such occurrences, instead of focusing on nonsense.
kk 7 years ago

Young man, let me advise that you read history and also facts and know that Asanteman joined Ghana as a union state and as such have some privileges. Kumasi is very different from all cities and towns in Ghana.

Young man, let me advise that you read history and also facts and know that Asanteman joined Ghana as a union state and as such have some privileges. Kumasi is very different from all cities and towns in Ghana.
OK 7 years ago

Who at all is this Asante chief some of you are worshiping?When we're talking about national development forget about this 'yeye' cheifs.Is Asante chief a presidential staffer?

Who at all is this Asante chief some of you are worshiping?When we're talking about national development forget about this 'yeye' cheifs.Is Asante chief a presidential staffer?
K.K. 7 years ago

Mr Tribal Bigot I think you can make your point without reference to how people look like. If you think you are handsome go into fashion and stop your nonsensical poutings

Mr Tribal Bigot I think you can make your point without reference to how people look like. If you think you are handsome go into fashion and stop your nonsensical poutings
Kevin LA USA 7 years ago

They the Ashanti and Akyems NPP thinks they are only descending being in Ghana. When they speak no one should talk, when the insult they are correct, when others insult or threat the life of other, no problem. God is watching ...
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They the Ashanti and Akyems NPP thinks they are only descending being in Ghana. When they speak no one should talk, when the insult they are correct, when others insult or threat the life of other, no problem. God is watching them. Sometimes I wish they pass a law and separate this two region from Ghana. They should have the own constitution as Republic of Akyem and Ashanti and leave the remaining 8 Regions to be in love and in peace. Even Antoa nyame have mercy on those who offended it, but look at this NPP Otumfour traditional counsel. Am Damm Fucking fed up with this tribalistic syndrome. Your own Ashanti son Mr Bonsu, look at the way there treating him, because he is an NDC party member. Where were Otumfour and his counsel during the tenure of Kofi Jumah.
me gyefo 7 years ago

I DID NOT LIKE U B4 ,BUT THIS TIME YOU ARE RIGHT.HHHMMMM.

I DID NOT LIKE U B4 ,BUT THIS TIME YOU ARE RIGHT.HHHMMMM.
Wise man 7 years ago

They feudal threatened to deny development to their people if their demands are not met, and their equally backward plebs are happy and praising them about that.

They feudal threatened to deny development to their people if their demands are not met, and their equally backward plebs are happy and praising them about that.
Mat 7 years ago

permission to ask oooo, pls is today 16th or 15th. eeeiiiiii ghanaweb. i also saw a statement by "a woman reporting himself". pls de editor shine ur eyes.

permission to ask oooo, pls is today 16th or 15th. eeeiiiiii ghanaweb. i also saw a statement by "a woman reporting himself". pls de editor shine ur eyes.
Moby Dick 7 years ago

You find it difficult to understand because you look at issues from your own angle. The important point is that the chiefs understand their decision and as those at the receiving end of Mr Bonsu's actions, they have every rig ...
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You find it difficult to understand because you look at issues from your own angle. The important point is that the chiefs understand their decision and as those at the receiving end of Mr Bonsu's actions, they have every right to demand his removal.
jomens 7 years ago

The stance of the Asantenan Council is wrong. We should be careful about the way we use our powers. It could be sabotage. Othetwise why do we still have problems with the appointment of appointment of Chairman of Kumasi Metro ...
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The stance of the Asantenan Council is wrong. We should be careful about the way we use our powers. It could be sabotage. Othetwise why do we still have problems with the appointment of appointment of Chairman of Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly ? . Give governments a chance to givern. We are not in the colonial era. A word to the wise is enough
Afofranto 7 years ago

Massa does attacking Asanteman council should be very careful. Ask your presidents and tge past presidents about how the Asante kingdom plays a pivotal role in the grants and help they get from outside. Asanteman is a nation ...
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Massa does attacking Asanteman council should be very careful. Ask your presidents and tge past presidents about how the Asante kingdom plays a pivotal role in the grants and help they get from outside. Asanteman is a nation and the asantehene is a King and not a chief. so MCE or DCE aint powerful than him. kojo disrespected Asantehene. Kumasi belongs to osei tutu and not political parties. he can decide to break away from Ghana and i bet u this nation will be in tartars. Nana nya nkwa daa
TerriblY Spe cifiC 7 years ago

Nonsense. Are you implying the Asantehene is more powerful than the President? It is absolute nonsense to say than asanteman is a nation. When will you ignorant people abandon your foolish pride and arrogance. You are just a ...
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Nonsense. Are you implying the Asantehene is more powerful than the President? It is absolute nonsense to say than asanteman is a nation. When will you ignorant people abandon your foolish pride and arrogance. You are just agents of destruction, nation wreckers, corrupt people and ignorant people. These green people are just disturbing the civilisation we have here.
Kapwepwe Nana Akufo Addo 7 years ago

Ashantehene kortibortor can not be head of state of Ghana, period. Ghana is not mornachical state. These Ashantis are backward ugly fools.

Ashantehene kortibortor can not be head of state of Ghana, period. Ghana is not mornachical state. These Ashantis are backward ugly fools.
Afofranto 7 years ago

I wont insult you because am a gentleman.Am just wondering what kind of morals are embedded in you.

I wont insult you because am a gentleman.Am just wondering what kind of morals are embedded in you.
jomens 7 years ago

Afterall how many roads and other infrastructure have chiefs constructed. Our forests are being degraded because of some chiefs

Afterall how many roads and other infrastructure have chiefs constructed. Our forests are being degraded because of some chiefs
Iddrisu Osman 7 years ago

Our Chiefs Should learn to forgive us when ever we err They should reconsider Kojo Bonsu as KMA Boss

Our Chiefs Should learn to forgive us when ever we err They should reconsider Kojo Bonsu as KMA Boss
Nana Yaw 7 years ago

The role of chiefs in national development is recognized in Ghana's constitution.The chiefs as major stakeholders in the development of Kumasi should have been respected by Kojo Bonsu. He also had problems with a lot of the C ...
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The role of chiefs in national development is recognized in Ghana's constitution.The chiefs as major stakeholders in the development of Kumasi should have been respected by Kojo Bonsu. He also had problems with a lot of the Council members. He was accused of being arrogant.
KANAWU KASABA 7 years ago

I am a big fan of Kwaku Baako but sometimes his abject lack of moral clarity on positions such as this one is just baffling.

The president himself and any public officer, appointed or elected, serves at the behest of ...
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I am a big fan of Kwaku Baako but sometimes his abject lack of moral clarity on positions such as this one is just baffling.

The president himself and any public officer, appointed or elected, serves at the behest of the PEOPLE and their traditional leaders.

Any any point a public servant's actions or inactions run counter to the interest of the people and their leaders, they the people through any means possible, can call or demand his removal.

The president can be removed from office.
Carlos G 7 years ago

You are a biggest fool ever in Ghana Afofranto

You are a biggest fool ever in Ghana Afofranto
K. Anderson 7 years ago

What is at play here is the Asantes' arrogance and haughtiness, pure and simple. Even though they were incorporated into the Gold Coast as late as 1902 following the Yaa Asantewa war, when the Western, Central, Eastern, Great ...
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What is at play here is the Asantes' arrogance and haughtiness, pure and simple. Even though they were incorporated into the Gold Coast as late as 1902 following the Yaa Asantewa war, when the Western, Central, Eastern, Greater Accra, and about half of the Volta Regions had already constituted the original Gold Coast Colony that the British colonial authorities had formally created in 1876, the Asantes have managed to delude themselves with this false, primitive notion, and have continued to do so even up to today, that without the Asante Region and the Asante people, there was no Gold Coast and that there can never be any Ghana without them. This is the mistaken belief that has driven their mentality and actions and makes them look down upon other ethnic groups in Ghana, and even other sub-Akan groups. It's this backward thinking that's behind the decision of the occupier of the Sika Ogua Kofi to give an ultimatum to our President to remove the Chief Executive Officer of the KMA. They foolishly suppose that they're superior to everyone else, even including the President of Ghana. Indeed, they mistakenly see the Asantehene not as one of the kings or chiefs, but as the king of Ghana. This is their problem.
AA(nakeddesaint) say as it is 7 years ago

Read your history well, Asantes became part of Gold Coast under Bans constitution in 1946 under the leadership of Agyeman Prempeh the second, Asantes were the people who were never colonized by Brits, ask your colonial master ...
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Read your history well, Asantes became part of Gold Coast under Bans constitution in 1946 under the leadership of Agyeman Prempeh the second, Asantes were the people who were never colonized by Brits, ask your colonial masters if Asantes were colonized, had it not been Asantes who fought the Brit to released the Gold Coast land, the Queen won't release the Gold Coast land. Asantes do not need approval from supreme court or your president to secede from your aimless republic of Ghana they can do it by themselves. Pray that Asantes won't secede from your aimless Ghana. Time will tell.if you want to know more about Asantes History you can add me on wechat nakeddesaint
MANU 7 years ago

Why should you be surprised? We are Ashantis and we come before Ghana.

Why should you be surprised? We are Ashantis and we come before Ghana.
Nana As are 7 years ago

Kwaku leave asantemen along you are cleave then chief of Ashanti s.

Kwaku leave asantemen along you are cleave then chief of Ashanti s.
Zig 7 years ago

Their chiefs are ugly as fuck

Their chiefs are ugly as fuck
Komfo kesi3 7 years ago

Zig, please don't let envy consume you! If you can't beat them better join them!..Ashantis agree that indeed, ')mama ho y3 ahi'!

Zig, please don't let envy consume you! If you can't beat them better join them!..Ashantis agree that indeed, ')mama ho y3 ahi'!
James 7 years ago

People should understand the politics of Ashanti region and n.d.c a word to wise

People should understand the politics of Ashanti region and n.d.c a word to wise
Chief 7 years ago

Is Ghana a republic or a mornachy ?Ghanaians voted for pres Mahama so he appointed Kojo Bonsu now tell me who voted for the so called asanteman council .....??Every Republican must speak against this action by the so called a ...
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Is Ghana a republic or a mornachy ?Ghanaians voted for pres Mahama so he appointed Kojo Bonsu now tell me who voted for the so called asanteman council .....??Every Republican must speak against this action by the so called asanteman council for when the colonial Governors where empowering our chiefs with their indirect rule system they (colonial masters) were taking away political powers from their monarchs what a contradiction so the so called asanteman council should know their limit
Gabon Dee 7 years ago

Ei Kwaku Baako,u ar gradually drifting away, so its true ur on their payroll, oh Kwaku,noko fio...

Ei Kwaku Baako,u ar gradually drifting away, so its true ur on their payroll, oh Kwaku,noko fio...
bright 7 years ago

kweku u need not to speak about it, u need to see the filth in kumasi n he spent huge money on rattatary park

kweku u need not to speak about it, u need to see the filth in kumasi n he spent huge money on rattatary park
FUCK ASANTEHENE 7 years ago

To Hell with Asantehene and and his fucking kingdom. Ghana is not practicing Monarch and the buck stops with the President and am sick and tired stupid Asantehene giving ultimatum. Its true stuff like these will not fly in fr ...
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To Hell with Asantehene and and his fucking kingdom. Ghana is not practicing Monarch and the buck stops with the President and am sick and tired stupid Asantehene giving ultimatum. Its true stuff like these will not fly in front of Rawlings though I do not like him either. Civily he is the most disgracing Asantehene I have ever seen. There are other Chiefs in the country and they do not go about throwing temper tantrums like he is doing. I do not like Kojo Bonsu either but it time for as to call a spade a spade.Ultimatums, then what if every chief starts giving one, then it starts a whole precedence and this is why the this chief is wrong. He has been the most corrupt and arrogant anyways. If it was not for Rawlings treatment of Akwasi Agyeman he is the rightful person for the throne and not this controversial one. FUCK ASANTEHENE AGAIN
Omanba 7 years ago

Before you start making noise about ASANTEMAN ' S demands. Do you know that some chiefs in Nzima gave John Manama an ultimatum to appoint Mr Buah an the minister of Energy. Who is the minister of energy?

Before you start making noise about ASANTEMAN ' S demands. Do you know that some chiefs in Nzima gave John Manama an ultimatum to appoint Mr Buah an the minister of Energy. Who is the minister of energy?
TerriblY Spe cifiC 7 years ago

Why should the President continue to pamper these failed chiefs who have become tin gods. Would they have dared do this in era of a military govt? What is the use of these chiefs? They are engine of underdevelopment, intense ...
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Why should the President continue to pamper these failed chiefs who have become tin gods. Would they have dared do this in era of a military govt? What is the use of these chiefs? They are engine of underdevelopment, intense litigation and corrupt.
apuuuu 7 years ago

Kweku Baako what is difficult to understand this tells you that the Rawlings constitution needs to change simple as that the constitution open itself up but corrupt Parliament can do FOKO about it that is ...
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Kweku Baako what is difficult to understand this tells you that the Rawlings constitution needs to change simple as that the constitution open itself up but corrupt Parliament can do FOKO about it that is reason the Chiefs were able to to remove Kojo Bonus if he was elected by the people I don't think can do what they it you remove elected person through the ballot just as we will remove dead goat President Mahama from the Presidency apuuuu
Victor Baidoo, South Africa 7 years ago

Kweku, do you want our chiefs to treat people found to be corrupting the traditional governance systems and institutions with kid gloves as the President does to his corrupt appointtees? The Chiefs say: "This person has disre ...
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Kweku, do you want our chiefs to treat people found to be corrupting the traditional governance systems and institutions with kid gloves as the President does to his corrupt appointtees? The Chiefs say: "This person has disrespected our King, and therefore cannot hold any leadership position in a society we are major stakeholders. We are asking whoever put him there to remove him. Period!". If Kweku Baako is not happy, with what the traditional leaders have done, he must lobby the President to re-assign Kojo Bonsu to any top position in Kweku Baako's hometown or to the Presidency, where disappointed appointtees are given haven. Let's respect our traditional leaders, they protect us more than constitutional governments do! Governments have come and gone and more will come and go leaving our CHIEFSTANCY SYSTEMS in place.
Nana Prempeh: Germany 7 years ago

You have only exposed your ignorance Kwaku.

"But Editor-In-Chief of the Observer newspaper and legal practitioner Egbert Faibille Jnr. backed the decision of the chiefs.
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You have only exposed your ignorance Kwaku.

"But Editor-In-Chief of the Observer newspaper and legal practitioner Egbert Faibille Jnr. backed the decision of the chiefs.
“They say they are Republicans, I am also a Republican”, Egbert Faibille Jnr. argued and stressed, the Asanteman traditional council’s decision is not at variance with the 1992 constitution.

He quoted the constitution Article 270 (1) “The institution of chieftaincy, together with its traditional councils as established by customary law and usage, is hereby guaranteed”

“The killing of the ram, is it not a customary usage?...what is unconstitutional about what has happened” he said.
He said the Ashanti traditional leaders have a huge history of exercising its powers since independence
kwame 7 years ago

You are a big fool, who tells you Egbert Faibil is the supreme law lord of Ghana?

You are a big fool, who tells you Egbert Faibil is the supreme law lord of Ghana?
Akwasi Nyame Adom 7 years ago

Kweku Baako should be made to understand that Ashantis will never kowtow to dictatorship. You dont even understand how Western civilisations advanced to this level and continue to advance while Ghanaians wallow in porvety.

Kweku Baako should be made to understand that Ashantis will never kowtow to dictatorship. You dont even understand how Western civilisations advanced to this level and continue to advance while Ghanaians wallow in porvety.
Garvey M 7 years ago

The posture of a final say by the Asanteman council is very irresponsible.The president should not accept the resignation of Kojo Bonsu to set the right precidence. The role of chiefs as a stakeholder in govenance is not comp ...
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The posture of a final say by the Asanteman council is very irresponsible.The president should not accept the resignation of Kojo Bonsu to set the right precidence. The role of chiefs as a stakeholder in govenance is not competetion but cooperation and complementory. If chiefs want political authority let them stand for national elections and win.
Komfo kesi3 7 years ago

...it's only the irresponsible ones who will see the Chiefs action as being irresponsible! Yes, the president can keep Kojo Bonsu regardless of the traditional reps decision but the fact will remain that the Chiefs have decla ...
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...it's only the irresponsible ones who will see the Chiefs action as being irresponsible! Yes, the president can keep Kojo Bonsu regardless of the traditional reps decision but the fact will remain that the Chiefs have declared their stance on the arrogance of that Presidential nominee- konjo bonsu! They did that openly and not secretly!
Akwasi Ahenkan 7 years ago

Asanteman is the only kingdom and ever powerful in Ghana kwaku Barko watch ur mouth

Asanteman is the only kingdom and ever powerful in Ghana kwaku Barko watch ur mouth
Prince 7 years ago

If we had a powerful king in every region in Ghana ,all this corrupt by the political elite will never happen

If we had a powerful king in every region in Ghana ,all this corrupt by the political elite will never happen
Prince 7 years ago

Go back and read the history of Ghana no ethnicity in Ghana can mess up with asanteman even the English couldn't

Go back and read the history of Ghana no ethnicity in Ghana can mess up with asanteman even the English couldn't
Asare,Mampong 7 years ago

Some of u come here to talk rubbish.You can choose to hate the Ashanti kingdom,even the Queen has haters.If u choose not respect your chiefs,that's your own cup of tea...But u have to remember that Manhyia is Powerful and the ...
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Some of u come here to talk rubbish.You can choose to hate the Ashanti kingdom,even the Queen has haters.If u choose not respect your chiefs,that's your own cup of tea...But u have to remember that Manhyia is Powerful and they will always lead for others to follow....
Tei Kubi. USA 7 years ago

If it is hard for you to understand, first ask the elders of your family and do the same with the elders and chief of your town or village. It is not too late to go back to your roots and find out if you are either ignorant o ...
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If it is hard for you to understand, first ask the elders of your family and do the same with the elders and chief of your town or village. It is not too late to go back to your roots and find out if you are either ignorant or naive.'Sankofa'
Francis 7 years ago

Kweku Baako, are you losing your sound and intelligent arguments on issues ? Do you not appreciate the powers of the chieftaincy institutions in the local governance. Am shocked about Kweku Baako of all people's argument. Is ...
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Kweku Baako, are you losing your sound and intelligent arguments on issues ? Do you not appreciate the powers of the chieftaincy institutions in the local governance. Am shocked about Kweku Baako of all people's argument. Is it not true that even footsoldiers give ultimatum to the President for the removal of Dist. Chief Executives and such are sometimes granted.? Kweku Baako what's happening to you these days. You are making mess of yourself.
BIG BEN 7 years ago

THIS "GOLDEN STOOL" WORSHIPERS SHOULD KNOW THE WORLD IS CHANGING, AND SHOULD CHANGE ALONG SIDE. EVEN GOD THE ALMIGHTY CHANGED FROM OLD TESTAMENT TO NEW TESTAMENT FOR THE BETTER. WHY SHOULD A TRIBE RELY ON OVER 300 YEARS STOOL ...
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THIS "GOLDEN STOOL" WORSHIPERS SHOULD KNOW THE WORLD IS CHANGING, AND SHOULD CHANGE ALONG SIDE. EVEN GOD THE ALMIGHTY CHANGED FROM OLD TESTAMENT TO NEW TESTAMENT FOR THE BETTER. WHY SHOULD A TRIBE RELY ON OVER 300 YEARS STOOL FROM A "PRIEST" OKOMFO FROM NOTSIE A NATIVE OF TOGO.

ITS A FACT AND TRUE THAT ASANTEMAN WITH ALLEGIANCE TO THE GOLDEN STOOL HAVE MADE THEMSELVES SLAVES TO THIS STOOL THEY EVEN DON'T KNOW WHERE IT CAME FROM. JESUS SAID IN JOHN 4:22 "YOU WORSHIP WHAT YOU DO NOT KNOW....."
Ahwea 7 years ago

It shows you how disrespectfull the council name the chiefs themselves are. They are immature. Look at their faces?

It shows you how disrespectfull the council name the chiefs themselves are. They are immature. Look at their faces?
Arafat 7 years ago

@Francis; please shut da fuckk up ok. hu re u t hv Mr. Abdul Malik dance to ur tune. i cn express ur displeasure nd mmk ur point, dan pointing out ur lack of respect fr hin, nd mkib it luk lyk alot more re mad aswell. hu care ...
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@Francis; please shut da fuckk up ok. hu re u t hv Mr. Abdul Malik dance to ur tune. i cn express ur displeasure nd mmk ur point, dan pointing out ur lack of respect fr hin, nd mkib it luk lyk alot more re mad aswell. hu cares afterall of ur coward madness. Rubbish. cnt he speak his mind as to hw he sees da issue. give us a break... mtchewww.. Rubbish!!!
saam biigah 7 years ago

Kwaku,I salute you for your bravery.since this incident happened,I have been waiting to hear how Ghanaians will react to it.in fact, this is disturbing.

Kwaku,I salute you for your bravery.since this incident happened,I have been waiting to hear how Ghanaians will react to it.in fact, this is disturbing.
Atobra 7 years ago

The traditional council has ZERO legislative or executive privilege. If I have to remind you: we are a constitutional democracy. Not a fiefdom. Their actions are setting us back. And its a shame they do not realise that (or c ...
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The traditional council has ZERO legislative or executive privilege. If I have to remind you: we are a constitutional democracy. Not a fiefdom. Their actions are setting us back. And its a shame they do not realise that (or care if they do)

This one incident will go down in history as a deadly blow to our democracy.
KOOBAAH 7 years ago

THE DAYS ARE GONE WHEN YOU SOLD THOSE YOU CAPTURED IN WAS AS SLAVES TO AMERICANS AND SOME EUROPEAN COUNTRIES.
WE ARE NOW IN THE 2100 CENTURY STOP,YOUR PRIMITIVITY.THE PRESIDENT IS HIGHER THAN YOUR SOCALLED ASANTEHENE.BE AWAY ...
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THE DAYS ARE GONE WHEN YOU SOLD THOSE YOU CAPTURED IN WAS AS SLAVES TO AMERICANS AND SOME EUROPEAN COUNTRIES.
WE ARE NOW IN THE 2100 CENTURY STOP,YOUR PRIMITIVITY.THE PRESIDENT IS HIGHER THAN YOUR SOCALLED ASANTEHENE.BE AWAY FROM BYE GONE AGES IIDEAS.KOOBAAH.NB CAPTURED IN WARS.
H. Sokpa 7 years ago

For constitutions and govts to function there is need for legitimacy. In many developing countries local and traditional rulers are part of the guarantors of legitimacy to govts. Govt cannot function alone based on the consti ...
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For constitutions and govts to function there is need for legitimacy. In many developing countries local and traditional rulers are part of the guarantors of legitimacy to govts. Govt cannot function alone based on the constitution but rather work hand in hand with local authoririties. Traditional rulers are therefore relevant in our part of the world.
wiseman 7 years ago

Wise post

Wise post
Ibn Choo 7 years ago

I think we should give thanks to the chiefs and the traditional authority of Gas in the greater Accra.can you imagin if the sit of government was in kumasi!.Asantehene and his people would have Ghanaians to give them the flag ...
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I think we should give thanks to the chiefs and the traditional authority of Gas in the greater Accra.can you imagin if the sit of government was in kumasi!.Asantehene and his people would have Ghanaians to give them the flagstaff house or leave kumasi.For God so love Ghana that he has given us a capital city in Accra.
nana. 7 years ago

Asanteman council is setting a bad precedent but they don't know.why such decision in des 21st century.oh no.......

Asanteman council is setting a bad precedent but they don't know.why such decision in des 21st century.oh no.......
Dr. Dan l N. Ackah 7 years ago

It were to be in Ghana, I would do more than just sack him. The Ghana Civil Service is corrupt, in my view. Imperative to demand accountability fromy government official . I am surprised that you as a Journalist of all profe ...
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It were to be in Ghana, I would do more than just sack him. The Ghana Civil Service is corrupt, in my view. Imperative to demand accountability fromy government official . I am surprised that you as a Journalist of all profession cannot understand the distasteful nature of the action of this government official who failed miserably to carry out his duties. This alone amounts to corruption and negligent on the part of Kumasi Mayor. You see, Politics is not a profession, rather a responsibility that one who in charge must enforce others to do the peoples work. If you fail to do it you must be removed as a consequence for your failure. So, fo you want the government just look the other way and care less about the Projects?

This kind of attitude was with most Ghanaians that when government entrust confidence in a person to do her/his work, these civil servants just Pocket the money and look the other way. Why are you "Surprised," for and about his removal? More givernment officials need to be removed. They are not contributing any mire. The Ghana Civil Service need a revamp in order for the country to move forward and develop. Right at this moment the Ghana's economy is stagnant. This is my point of view, and I an right.
Philip 7 years ago

Find out the background and the modus operandi of the chief nominated by the Otumfoo to represent him on the project. The money raised by the said chief and where it ended. Kojo Bonsus story should be told

Find out the background and the modus operandi of the chief nominated by the Otumfoo to represent him on the project. The money raised by the said chief and where it ended. Kojo Bonsus story should be told
OKORDIE 7 years ago

Even my friend KWAKU MALIK wont open his mouth. that shows how dreadful,insolent,and scandalous our traditional rulers have become. Why would JDM still want to complete that project? he should start one in Accra or Ho.

Even my friend KWAKU MALIK wont open his mouth. that shows how dreadful,insolent,and scandalous our traditional rulers have become. Why would JDM still want to complete that project? he should start one in Accra or Ho.
papa 7 years ago

wmt

wmt
papa 7 years ago

Kwaku bako Maliki is a foolishman r u biga dan de Ashanti kingdom? Otumfour is a world recoginesd king.How much r u? STUPID Man

Kwaku bako Maliki is a foolishman r u biga dan de Ashanti kingdom? Otumfour is a world recoginesd king.How much r u? STUPID Man
ERIC 7 years ago

THESE VERY WICKEDNESS ON THE SIDE, KUMANSI WILL NEVER DEVELOPED AGAIN.

THESE VERY WICKEDNESS ON THE SIDE, KUMANSI WILL NEVER DEVELOPED AGAIN.
Abongo7w 7 years ago

Are you suprise, they are Ashantis. Ashanti mentality on display

Are you suprise, they are Ashantis. Ashanti mentality on display
Kwame USA 7 years ago

I thought NDC has abandoned Ashanti Region with no development yet there's enough to even stalled it. Others don't even have one to bost off during Mahama term.

I thought NDC has abandoned Ashanti Region with no development yet there's enough to even stalled it. Others don't even have one to bost off during Mahama term.
Nii Okai 7 years ago

Nationally the action of the Otumfuo and his Asanteman council proved their primitive and villageous approach to the Kejetia issue because they have no right in relation to the way they acted, because the whole issue of KMA a ...
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Nationally the action of the Otumfuo and his Asanteman council proved their primitive and villageous approach to the Kejetia issue because they have no right in relation to the way they acted, because the whole issue of KMA activities is under the direction of the central government and not of the so called Asanteman council.

What a shameful act, a move that disqualifies all the Asante educated guys as educated buffoons who could not pinpoint the village oriented action of the Otumfuo, who also proved that despite his time spent outside Ghana he is still a village man-Asantehene.

I believe their character and behaviour might have upset every rational Ghanaian because that is not the way they should have acted, hence Baako is too smart to see the foolishness of the Asantehene and his village filled mindedness followers.
P.O. Addai 7 years ago

Kwaku, information is that the Kejetia Project is not one of the Government projects but an Asanteman project. So how dare the ex KMA boss to drive away Otunfuo's rep from the implementation committee. Asanteman will not acce ...
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Kwaku, information is that the Kejetia Project is not one of the Government projects but an Asanteman project. So how dare the ex KMA boss to drive away Otunfuo's rep from the implementation committee. Asanteman will not accept such impudence from anybody no matter who you are.
Soglo 7 years ago

The fact is Mr.Bako is not meant to understand the stance of any traditional counsel since he is not a traditional leader this he must not refuse to understand.

The fact is Mr.Bako is not meant to understand the stance of any traditional counsel since he is not a traditional leader this he must not refuse to understand.
Isaac - US 7 years ago

It's very sad for traditional chiefs to wield so much power and influence to oust a government appointee on such a flimsy excuse. This can only happen in Ghana!!!. As much as we cherish our cultural practices, the constitutio ...
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It's very sad for traditional chiefs to wield so much power and influence to oust a government appointee on such a flimsy excuse. This can only happen in Ghana!!!. As much as we cherish our cultural practices, the constitution must define and limit the role of chiefs in political decisions. Too much interference in administrative decisions can undermine our democracy. It could also lead to serious insurrection of people's anger as demographic of Ghanaian population changes.
johnmens 7 years ago

I am very shock about kwaku baako comments about this issue. Does kwaku baako thinks he is more wiser,knowledgeable and above all understand the constitution of Ghana more than over 50 sub chiefs of kumasi. Let me tell uncle ...
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I am very shock about kwaku baako comments about this issue. Does kwaku baako thinks he is more wiser,knowledgeable and above all understand the constitution of Ghana more than over 50 sub chiefs of kumasi. Let me tell uncle kwaku that some of the chiefs are doctors, lawyers, engineers etc.and know the system of governance in Ghana. What they did about 90 percent of ksi people support their action against Mr.kojo Bonsu. You can disagree but kwaku should be very careful about his comments about this issue. Is very delicate one.
Oxyntic Cell 7 years ago

It is sad a mere chief who has lost whose functions have out- lived its use can hold us hostage.But let it be know to all who still hold unto this out- moded institution that it will be over soon.How partisan politics can bec ...
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It is sad a mere chief who has lost whose functions have out- lived its use can hold us hostage.But let it be know to all who still hold unto this out- moded institution that it will be over soon.How partisan politics can becloud the sense of good judgement to remove a hardworking MCE of this calibrated. It is a shame.And for those who think we have a kingdom in the Republic of Ghana it is an illusion. Rise up against this backward institution that has lost its value 60decades ago.
adams nj 7 years ago

God is in control so let leaves everything in his hands God..as he alone can makes one victory and what is written no one can change it no matter what as he's greater than any problems. ..

God is in control so let leaves everything in his hands God..as he alone can makes one victory and what is written no one can change it no matter what as he's greater than any problems. ..
kwaku danso 7 years ago

Who cares what you have a probelm with.The traditional council is the eyes of asanteman and making sure the interest of the people are being catered for kojo bonsu was asked to come and account he refused .we in kumasi are no ...
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Who cares what you have a probelm with.The traditional council is the eyes of asanteman and making sure the interest of the people are being catered for kojo bonsu was asked to come and account he refused .we in kumasi are not interested in what you think
kwaku danso 7 years ago

If it is true that kojo bonsu has embezzled money you are a shame to your family and asantes go back to accra we dont need you in kumasi.whatever you think you have made will amount to nothing .we are watching you.Time will t ...
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If it is true that kojo bonsu has embezzled money you are a shame to your family and asantes go back to accra we dont need you in kumasi.whatever you think you have made will amount to nothing .we are watching you.Time will tell whats in dark will surely come to light
Sanjay-Abu Dhabi 7 years ago

Long live mahama

Long live mahama
Sammy Awuku 7 years ago

How some sub Chiefs can give the elected President of Ghana an ultimatum to sack the KMA chief executive is baffling, When those so called Chiefs can not issue an ultimatum to Asantehene.

How some sub Chiefs can give the elected President of Ghana an ultimatum to sack the KMA chief executive is baffling, When those so called Chiefs can not issue an ultimatum to Asantehene.
Komfo kesi3 7 years ago

KWAKU, understanding the Chiefs stance should not be far-fetched! To be successful in any role, one must not downplay the respect and cooperation of all the stakeholders. Kojo Bonsu's demise is a result of complete disrespect ...
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KWAKU, understanding the Chiefs stance should not be far-fetched! To be successful in any role, one must not downplay the respect and cooperation of all the stakeholders. Kojo Bonsu's demise is a result of complete disrespect that he has demonstrated to the stakeholders that he had to work with. The decision by nananom is a reflection of the feeling people of Kumasi had about Kojo Bonsu. They have just had enough of his arrogance and fraud! There had been other mayors before him and none court the wrath of the traditional reps of the people than Kojo Bonsu. Shouldn't it be told in clear voice that the no-nonsense character of the Ashanti will always come play at anyone either from within or without!
Let us face it 7 years ago

If government itself had to depend on the leverage of the As ante gene to facilitate negotiations with the IMF what do you expect? This is what you get when political.leadership is weak and clueless. Now people give governmen ...
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If government itself had to depend on the leverage of the As ante gene to facilitate negotiations with the IMF what do you expect? This is what you get when political.leadership is weak and clueless. Now people give government appointees and sometimes the President himself ultimatum to do a particular thing within a certain time frame or face their wrath. And government panics. Why? Who is in-charge of the country?
SKELEBOH 7 years ago

To prevent future occurrences of traditional rulers meddling with politics, both DCE and ministers should be elected period! what the hell is the asanteman? are they not humans? for God sake Kojo Bonsu apologised to them but ...
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To prevent future occurrences of traditional rulers meddling with politics, both DCE and ministers should be elected period! what the hell is the asanteman? are they not humans? for God sake Kojo Bonsu apologised to them but they simply refused the apology and went on to demand for his removal or stall development in Kumasi. Their conduct is a shame to leadership. How can traditional leaders stale development? that's primitive this should happen in the gold coast era not in modern Ghana under the 21st century. politics and tradition are different entities.
Yussif 7 years ago

We re told the whole project was the initiative of the traditional authority who went out there to secure the funding from Brazil,so how ungrateful can the government be when they re taking credit for the project because Unti ...
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We re told the whole project was the initiative of the traditional authority who went out there to secure the funding from Brazil,so how ungrateful can the government be when they re taking credit for the project because Untill this show of power by the mayor most people didn't even know that the Chiefs had a hand in that project,the NDC don't ve good human relations,they act with impunity and think they can take it anywhere anytime regardless of who stands on their way but what they forget is that there's a thin line between power and opposition.if Kojo Bonsu who knows the background of the project and a royal member can be so careless to the extent that his own people can punish him this way then clearely there's something more we re not aware of,now that he's no more a mayor he should go to the assambly and show his powers against the Chiefs but very soon those who appointed him ll also find themselves in the same boat with him.
silas 7 years ago

pls Mr wht ever ur name is.....u don't need to understand anything which the Ashanti kingdom does. presidency came to meet nananom... and our constitution came to meet Nananom laws. so mind ur utterances so u would not be exc ...
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pls Mr wht ever ur name is.....u don't need to understand anything which the Ashanti kingdom does. presidency came to meet nananom... and our constitution came to meet Nananom laws. so mind ur utterances so u would not be excluded frm the Ashanti kingdom.
Citizen Jam. 7 years ago

Please, stop these insults of the council and the personality of kweku! We are all mortals after all.

Please, stop these insults of the council and the personality of kweku! We are all mortals after all.
Citizen Jam. 7 years ago

Please, enough of the insults on the council and on the journalist personality. Tribe or no tribe, we are all mortals after all.

Please, enough of the insults on the council and on the journalist personality. Tribe or no tribe, we are all mortals after all.
Arafat 7 years ago

Re:@Papa;; u lack maners lyk Francis p3p33p3. ffoolish ffool callingg sum1 a fool??? mmk ur point. nd stop da nnasty political drained party colour inn u t preceed issues of national intrest. U may nt even hv a figure lyk Ba ...
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Re:@Papa;; u lack maners lyk Francis p3p33p3. ffoolish ffool callingg sum1 a fool??? mmk ur point. nd stop da nnasty political drained party colour inn u t preceed issues of national intrest. U may nt even hv a figure lyk Baako Abdul in ur family. b polite nd live long. stupid fool. cm on nd mk ur point concerning da issue nd as to weather u believe in dat or nt nd clearify ur stand on peoples argument without any insult or provoctive words. if dats da line u wanna go i wil match u boot fr boot. kwassiiiiaaaaa gimigimi...mtchewwww...Rubbish!!!
Nana osei 7 years ago

Gh

Gh
kunshine 7 years ago

Even before independences there was the Asante kingdom.KMA boss does not respect.he must go

Even before independences there was the Asante kingdom.KMA boss does not respect.he must go
Naat 7 years ago

It's not the best. Chiefs are bound to rule people but not animals or trees. They the Chiefs and the people are also ruled by God. If God can forgive us when we sin against him, why couldn't the Chiefs forgive their own son? ...
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It's not the best. Chiefs are bound to rule people but not animals or trees. They the Chiefs and the people are also ruled by God. If God can forgive us when we sin against him, why couldn't the Chiefs forgive their own son? Even if he erred, why couldn't they tamper justice with mercy? The Chiefs should respect their institution as a noble one and should not drag it into mud. Kojo Bonsu really sacrificed for you. You should have at least show him a little bit of respect but not to tarnish his hard won image. You need to apologize to God and the entire Ghanaians .
Owu Mtensa 7 years ago

CHEATS THIEVES FRAUDSTERS WHO ARE VERY ARROGANT AND KURAASE FUO

CHEATS THIEVES FRAUDSTERS WHO ARE VERY ARROGANT AND KURAASE FUO

Chiefs’ stance on Kojo Bonsu ‘difficult’ to understand – Kweku Baako

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