Amuna, if you and Arthur Kennedy want to join the Mahama looting posse, go ahead. Count us out. We are not interested in what Mahama and his looting brigade stand for. If you think we are going to be part of Woyome, Watervill ... read full comment
Amuna, if you and Arthur Kennedy want to join the Mahama looting posse, go ahead. Count us out. We are not interested in what Mahama and his looting brigade stand for. If you think we are going to be part of Woyome, Waterville, Isofoton, GYEEDA, Akomfem, tree planting, SUBAH, and Merbank, then you are out of your mind. My views may be utter nonsense to you, but I refuse to be part of a propaganda machine.
Jumbo 10 years ago
There are two well known systems of governance;parliamentary and presidential system of government.
Parliamentary system of government is where a party with the highest number of parliamentary candidates after an election ... read full comment
There are two well known systems of governance;parliamentary and presidential system of government.
Parliamentary system of government is where a party with the highest number of parliamentary candidates after an election is giving the chance to form a government, either by itself(weak govt) or by alliance with either like-minded political parties.Examples of this system abounds in Italy,Spain,Germany and Britain to name but few.
On the other hand,presidential system of government is where a party secures at least 50% of the valid vote cast.The said party then form a government.This system can be found in the United state of America,France and Ghana again to mention but few.
Each of the two systems have their own peculiar problems.In the parliamentary system of government,the junior party in the government more often than not hold the government to ransom when it´s views are ignored.Such system of govt is unstable and elections are common because most of those governments do not travel their full lengths as stipulated in the constitution.In the presidential system, most government travel their full mandates and the problems associated here are often self-inflicted like political arrogance and power drunkenness.
Ghana cannot afford to go parliamentary because of tribalism and polarization.Such a system will lead to the mushrooming of political parties along ethnic lines to compound the existing problems we purport to solve.If there are 18 known political parties in Italy,an industrialised country,you can imagine what will happened here in Ghana.
The problems mentioned by this author and Arthur Kenedy can be solve with strong institution with these institution being accountable to Ghanaians and not the government of the day.This means that,both the district chief executives,municipal chief executives and other institutional heads should be elected by the people.We also need strong and vibrant police and judicial services to enforce our own laws.To what benefit is a law if it is not enforce and better place to enforce than the police and the judicial services.
NAKED 10 years ago
Upon all Sampson foolishness we still blame Delilah that is how the world is people always put blame on one other, even it was in existence when Adam sinned he blamed God for given him Eve, Eve also blamed God for creating th ... read full comment
Upon all Sampson foolishness we still blame Delilah that is how the world is people always put blame on one other, even it was in existence when Adam sinned he blamed God for given him Eve, Eve also blamed God for creating the snake and the snake should also blamed who? If your parents are fools does that means that you are a fool? Only black Africans I repeat only black Africans won't learn sense from the past so always fooling themselves why am I saying so? Since the time immemorial black Africans has been victimized to Europeans sinister but still never learn sense and always following their ways, from slavery to colonization, genocide, tribal wars, etc are there to teach us lessons.
J.E. Kwegir Aggrey said something about African, I quote: “My people of Africa, we were created in the image of God, but men have made us think we sare chickens, and still we think we are, but we are Eagles. Don't content with the food for chickens! Stretch forth your wings and fly!" J.E Kwegir Aggrey was speaking to Africans and for that matter Ghanaians as well, he was speaking as one who have vision for his people, he was speaking as one who knew the westerners way of thinking about Africans but yet still we encomium them we still called them our friends but in their minds they see us as their worst enemies.
Kwegir Aggrey said that Ghanaians and Africans as a whole, don’t content with the food for chickens because we are not chickens but rather humans created by YHWH, and my question is are we not content with the food for chickens? The answer is big yes with capital (B), if we are content with the food for chickens, then it means we as people of Africa and Ghana to be precise are chickens yes with capital (Y), why should it happened upon all our resource we are still chickens to the Europeans? After they abolished the slave trade they replaced it with colonization and after independence, they introduce war, upon all those mishaps and, the chaos they have caused in Africa the continent cannot rise on its own so African leaders seek something called foreign AID from western countries and remember, if the Devil promise to give you 10 percent of something, there are two things involve either he will demand 20 percent from you or you will succumb to his decisions so anything he tells you, you will do it or you give out your property and this is what is going in Africa or Ghana.
This is how the world market is about, in the world market the more you destroy your opponent the more your things are been purchase on high prices ever since the Europeans came in contact with black Africans they have found many ways to tarnish their image, example is the Evolution of Charles Darwin and his bogus scientist propounded, the idea behind the evolution simple means black people are not humans they are less evolved, so they started publishing books that can destroy the image of Africans, the more they tried to tarnish our image the more YHWH intervene for us. In their various meetings they planned how to destroy black people but our God is God who never allowed their plans to succeeded in Akan language they called Him Onyankr)pong, in Ewe language they called Him Mawu, in Ga language they called Him Attaanyomo is true that our ancestors knew God, so God also never allowed their evil purpose to succeeded. These entire unscrupulous acts happened when you and I were not born, how it is reflecting in our lives today? The evolution theory led to something called race and racism came out of race, racism is the last weapon to defeat the blacks, but this time they are not doing it alone but have got support from the east, the reason been that the east who never came to contact with Africans copied everything from the west and have lied about it and are saying that is their history now you see how the trend is going, so whom to trust east or west?
At times I asked myself so many question concerning black Africans upon all what these people are doing to us we still follow them, we still trade with them, upon all what they did and what they’re doing to us, another question also popped my mind why African leaders perform poorly when they elected as president, ministers, mps etc, African leaders steals the nation money and deposited in western countries, why they don’t care about their citizens? The new slavery system has taken over in our modern era, in this era is not about selling your follow human being to them, but selling your conscience to them. Then if modern slavery is about selling one conscience to the westerners then it means many Africa leaders have sold their conscience to them? Apparently yes. What I’m saying it takes critical thinkers and nature incliners to understand and know that am speaking the truth. Now Africans leaders have sold their conscience to the westerners, so the leaders are enemies to their citizens, so now Ghanaians or Africans are still slaves to west through their leaders. They have set our leaders as billboard but in reality they are still operating their slavery system and at this time with our prominent people of which some people consider them as literate in our society, that is why in my early written I stated that Ghana education is pseudo education with pseudo intellectuals it will be hard for any educational elites in Ghana to identify this if am lying.
Someone will tell me that, what I’m saying is rhetoric because there is no evidence. In United State of America system of government if you’re a governor and you refused to go by some secret society in USA constitution then definitely you will be assassinate example is J.F. Kennedy, if you want more information read this book, THE SECRET TERRORIST, the Author of the book name is BILL HUGHS. These people have the upper hand in all the biggest institution in the world talking of IMF, WORLD BANK, etc the one and the only governor who never succumbed to their decision is Kwame Nkrumah but he too was a power drunk. So immediately the poor citizens elect their leaders from then, the leaders becomes enemy to them by taking them back to slavery but at time is a conscience slavery or I called it slavery by conscience, poor citizens is not your fault to elect people to lead you as a nation but the fact is those leaders are slaves to their western masters so they take advice from their masters more than their citizens, they serve in the interest of their master but not the interest of their citizens.
When one becomes president in Africa and he/she is going for loan this is what they asked him/her are you going to use our constitution to rule? because they are slaves already they agree to them and after collecting it they begin to sell out the nation assets to them and devalue some valuable things in the nation, some of our leaders sold some nation assets to the Europeans for them to have power again in our nation, some of them devalued the education system, the currency etc on what grounds can Africa country buy a national assets in western countries? But when you come to Ghana you see the western countries buying our national assets oh what a moron country with moron people, anyone who doesn’t believe in slave trade, this form of slave trade is there for you to see. Now in the olden day’s slavery, they were selling humans but at this time our billboard leaders are selling the national assets and have devalued our valuable things such as our education system and our currency. The back bone of any country is education; any countries which have good education system develops so as it currency as an economic factor, now how can we say about Ghana? Poor education system and poor currency oh Ghana why? Now the nation is financially handicap and the leaders have filled their tummy with the national money corruption has become a canker among our leaders.
Condoleezza Rice, US general secretary in former President Bush administration once attended AU meeting and addressed our leaders not to trust east or west because they are coming for their own interest but not the interest of Africa, but what do we see because our puppet or billboard leaders have sold their conscience to them they still follow them, no wonder we are still slaves. We are still slaves my brothers and sisters, let’s not deceived ourselves that we are in the 21st century so everything has changed, it’s still going on, our national assets are been sold to them now they have say in our affairs oh God have mercy on poor Africa Ghana, you’re not in chains so you think is not true but it is happening day in and day out right in front of your nose. When our leaders come as president ministers and mps, they only think about themselves and how to sell a nation asset to their master. How can a president after looting and sold the national assets through dubious means and upon all the money he looted still demanding for an ex-gracias? How a president can kill some people because they have some little amount of money in their accounts and also have borrowed money from the bank and this same president sold national assets to his wife, looted the state, devalued our educational system and then sent his children to school in abroad? How a president can increased his salary 100% and are paying huge amount of judgment debts to some people? How a president can devalue our currency, sold national assets and sent away his follow Africans to their country? So you see the list can go on and on without endless, they all puppet or billboard leaders who are serving and were served the interest of the west by sending us to slavery.
No matter how you will vote for NPP or NDC they are all puppet or billboard leaders whose aim is to send us to slavery so citizens be careful don’t let these people ideologies entice you to fall a victim they have done and have succeeded. So why are you worry about these stomachticians who called themselves politicians whiles we can kick them off? So why are you worry about our puppet or billboard leaders while we can kick them off? I try to let my people understand the reality of 1800 theory from Charles Darwin, it fresh in their memory and when copy east who also copied read it, is the same thing but the victimization is upon my people back the more foolish they become oh God save your people. Now let’s answer the few questions are we not chickens? We are because we are getting AID, second hand clothes, fake things etc. I do not hate east or west neither do I hate Africans but the truth is the truth, stand for the truth always stand alone. Stay tune with me, more things are coming to explode your mind. E-mail wellsbrains2000@yahoo.com, whatsapp 008613566124757
ghanaba 10 years ago
wo nnim owu a hwe nda- if the actual and factual situations in gh do suit you, then good luck. i do agree to the single spine theocracy model bu any other attempt is satanic as illustrated in the bible. just like the sun as a ... read full comment
wo nnim owu a hwe nda- if the actual and factual situations in gh do suit you, then good luck. i do agree to the single spine theocracy model bu any other attempt is satanic as illustrated in the bible. just like the sun as a unique source of energy.
Yaw Ohemeng 10 years ago
What is one-nation politics? I understand it as believing in the existence, sanctity and viability of a single nation state and all subscribing to that. The last time I checked, we all believe in one Ghana with no section agi ... read full comment
What is one-nation politics? I understand it as believing in the existence, sanctity and viability of a single nation state and all subscribing to that. The last time I checked, we all believe in one Ghana with no section agitating to secede. So we already have a one nation Ghana.
It appears that we are confusing Dr Jonah’s call for a unity government with working together. Parties do not have to be in one government for them to collaborate. The Constitution gives ample powers of appointment to the President of the day. He or she controls the national purse and he or she is empowered to legislate in areas that involve the use of national funds. If this individual, who wields such enormous power, is inclined towards working with parties outside government, he can do so. He is singularly responsible for the political climate in the country. His pronouncements, his appointments and the degree to which he consults with others can lower or raise the political temperature. Let whoever is the President adopt a different style of governance and we shall see a sea change in attitude and cooperation.
What Dr Jonah called for cannot be possible without constitutional amendment. This is where Dr Kennedy misunderstood the NDC and NPP spokespersons. In a situation where the President absolutely controls the purse, and giving our African experience, the senior partner will use the junior partners for mere window dressing. They will go through the motions of appointing ministers, deputy ministers and other officials from other parties, but they will starve them of resources to be able to carry out their mandates. Their inability to perform within the imposed constraints could even be used against them during election campaigns.
Dr Kennedy, in his article, referred to countries where there are coalition governments. In those countries, the partners themselves hate the system except that their constitutions force them to form these coalitions. Talk to any politician in Italy or Germany. If Ghana wants same, it should first of all do away with run-off elections. It should then task parties to form coalitions where none fails to achieve outright majority. That is how the Conservative-Liberal coalition came about in the UK.
We should not kid ourselves that working together somehow is the same as having a unity government. We are not at war – we are a peaceful country and we do not need a unity government. Internal squabbles may even grind the current unsatisfactory speed of development to a halt. Rather let us enjoin those who win power to respect the losers and be amenable to co-opting people with different views into their government by offering genuine partnership. However if it is our desire to ‘force’ parties to work together, then some formal constitutional stipulation would be required to specify such arrangements and to diffuse the current Presidential powers.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 10 years ago
Good morning Paul. You guys are missing the point. I totally disagree with Dr Kwasi Jonah and those calling for coalition government as a way out of Ghana's predicament. I am not sure if you saw my comment on Arthur-Kennedy's ... read full comment
Good morning Paul. You guys are missing the point. I totally disagree with Dr Kwasi Jonah and those calling for coalition government as a way out of Ghana's predicament. I am not sure if you saw my comment on Arthur-Kennedy's article last night. It is not the electoral or parliamentary and Executive system of majority rule that is the problem but rather those who are practising the winner takes all. Unless, we change the culture of those in positions of trust, even Jesus Christ or Mandela can bring NDC and NPP together in a coalition and nothing will work. In fact, the two will end up accusing each other or arguing over who should take the lion share of the loot, at best in a coalition.
Coalition governments are formed by willing partners and I do not see that happening between NDC and NPP of today. As you rightly said, the civil service has also become part of the political elite and aligned itself to the two main political parties. Civil servants' actions and decisions are determined by which of the two parties they are aligned to and not which one is in government.
I am aware from reliable sources in Ghana that lots of them sabotaged the Mills administration because they were appointed by the NPP government and fortunately or unfortunately, Mills kept them on. That was his pay back.
Until democratic institutions are strengthened and NDC and NPP MPs can work together in the legislature, it would be a waste of time to talk about coalition government in Ghana. In the first place, there are no conditions for a coalition government in Ghana. One party has a clear majority in the Legislature and the same party holds the Executive, so why the need for a coalition government? Coalition government becomes necessary where there is no overall majority in the Legislature by one party. Then there is a government of national unity which is normally during transitions or after national crisis. I am not for it because it will not work under the current circumstances.
Frank Appiah 10 years ago
No system will work because of the BLACKMAN'S greedy,self-centered and corrupt mindset.I tell you the only system that will definitely work will be a government of what I call FYMI (four-year military interventions).In this s ... read full comment
No system will work because of the BLACKMAN'S greedy,self-centered and corrupt mindset.I tell you the only system that will definitely work will be a government of what I call FYMI (four-year military interventions).In this system the military will intervene every 4 years,line corrupt politicians up at Teshie Nungua firing range and execute them.The only language that idiotic Black politicians understand is FIRING SQUAD.
Vuvuzela 10 years ago
I agree. I would only say it is very unfortunate for citizens to behave ONLY if the gun is pointed on them. And you call this kind of people normal? But sorry, that is what they are. I remember when everyone functioned to his ... read full comment
I agree. I would only say it is very unfortunate for citizens to behave ONLY if the gun is pointed on them. And you call this kind of people normal? But sorry, that is what they are. I remember when everyone functioned to his optimum best because the military had to cane them.
That's the truth..
Paul Amuna 10 years ago
I am not at all calling for a 'coalition government', far from it. My call is similar to yours i.e. that politicians (of all parties) rather see the business of government as one that requires maturity and working together (d ... read full comment
I am not at all calling for a 'coalition government', far from it. My call is similar to yours i.e. that politicians (of all parties) rather see the business of government as one that requires maturity and working together (despite our disagreements). You will notice that I made reference to parliamentary sub-committees.
You see, what you are saying is very true i.e. that we need a compete 'renewal of our minds'. Mindsets are a major part of the problem and the "people who operate the winner takes all" agenda are the very people who are involved in running our nation.
My call to the youth is precisely to say to them look, what we are seeing playing out with this lot isnot healthy for our democracy and we need to do better by maintaining our individual / group identity whilst still working in the national interests.
I believe firmly in the multi-party system but how it operates at the moment is my problem and especially the fact that it is getting worse, not better.
Yaw Ohemeng ahas questioned what I mean by "ONE NATION". What I simply mean is a people at ease with itself and a nation in which despite party differences (even ideological), we all put the nation andits interests far above anything else and work in harmony, mutual respect and if you like, even 'compete' in our quest to make things better for today and tomorrfow's generations.
B.J.Adams 10 years ago
Thank you for your little words those above do they listen to us as we also think of the nation?Mmmmm
Thank you for your little words those above do they listen to us as we also think of the nation?Mmmmm
Vuvuzela 10 years ago
Paul, it looks like you have good suggestions, which I support very much.
On the other hand, the main problem about the fiasco in Ghana is more about the mentality of our people. I have often pointed it out, that we need ... read full comment
Paul, it looks like you have good suggestions, which I support very much.
On the other hand, the main problem about the fiasco in Ghana is more about the mentality of our people. I have often pointed it out, that we need mentality change in Ghana without which the lasting situation can never be overcome if we must be objective.
NPP and NDC politicians come into politics as means to get rich, quickly without let or hindrance. When they work individually the situation is similar on both sides, that is, they embark on stealing every thing. The merger would still be the same, certainly without change.
Now, think of it this way: We are very indiscipline, very uncultured and respect nothing; how about a situation in which the law obliges individuals to behave if they can't by themselves? That is the only way anything could be salvaged from the rot we find ourselves in. We need certain mechanisms by which we could vigorously prop-up our laws and make them function as in developed countries, which Senegal is trying to do this very moment. People ought to get punished for wrong doing. Impunity is costing us everything and you know very well that's the origin of the failure of the state.
Take for instance a situation where a presidential candidate is alleged to have usurped someone's identity, thereby using the person's credentials for his lifelong political and social life. When this was brought before the law courts, the case was dismissed! Besides, he is said to have murdered the person whose documents he might have been using. The courts should have endeavored to look into this case at least.
Until we have our laws working very efficiently, until we have the wheels of the justice system reinvented, I am sorry, nothing good will happen in Ghana, I can bet my head for that.
Paul Amuna 10 years ago
Spot on Vuvzela, it is the mindset and mentality which is fueling and driving all the divisions, lack of cooperation and if you like, 'counter measures' between politicians and political parties. Therein lies our problem and ... read full comment
Spot on Vuvzela, it is the mindset and mentality which is fueling and driving all the divisions, lack of cooperation and if you like, 'counter measures' between politicians and political parties. Therein lies our problem and my worry is that it is getting worse.
Therefore whilst I agree these suggestions in themselves will not necessarily solve the problems, they can help us advance our democracy and development when the mentality issues are addressed. We need good consistent public and civic education in our schools and to get the youth to think differently with regards to political practice and leadership.
Vuvuzela 10 years ago
I know you knew this is the case. Everything begins and ends with the law; so does the success of a nation.
Punishments aren't invented for their own sake, they are to forestall deliberately bad situations or circumstance ... read full comment
I know you knew this is the case. Everything begins and ends with the law; so does the success of a nation.
Punishments aren't invented for their own sake, they are to forestall deliberately bad situations or circumstances occurring repeatedly in a context where individuals mind comes into play.
Vuvuzela 10 years ago
WHERE INDIVIDUAL MINDS COME INTO PLAY...
WHERE INDIVIDUAL MINDS COME INTO PLAY...
Ashootings 10 years ago
If you look at the alternate voting systems beside the first past the post system for parliamentary seats in Ghana, found in some parts of Europe, such as Norway, there is obviously a case for change. The earlier the alterna ... read full comment
If you look at the alternate voting systems beside the first past the post system for parliamentary seats in Ghana, found in some parts of Europe, such as Norway, there is obviously a case for change. The earlier the alternates are studied and put to a referendum, the better for all. Good governance does not mean opposition parties should not be part of government.
We in Ghana do not change for the better very easily.
adu opoku 10 years ago
The only way Ghana can be develop is for the politicians and all to come together and form a ONE GHANA GOVERNMENT ,,,,, I am 100% in support of this, lets start the campaign now and i will join in.... LONG LIVE GHANA
The only way Ghana can be develop is for the politicians and all to come together and form a ONE GHANA GOVERNMENT ,,,,, I am 100% in support of this, lets start the campaign now and i will join in.... LONG LIVE GHANA
Amuna, if you and Arthur Kennedy want to join the Mahama looting posse, go ahead. Count us out. We are not interested in what Mahama and his looting brigade stand for. If you think we are going to be part of Woyome, Watervill ...
read full comment
There are two well known systems of governance;parliamentary and presidential system of government.
Parliamentary system of government is where a party with the highest number of parliamentary candidates after an election ...
read full comment
Upon all Sampson foolishness we still blame Delilah that is how the world is people always put blame on one other, even it was in existence when Adam sinned he blamed God for given him Eve, Eve also blamed God for creating th ...
read full comment
wo nnim owu a hwe nda- if the actual and factual situations in gh do suit you, then good luck. i do agree to the single spine theocracy model bu any other attempt is satanic as illustrated in the bible. just like the sun as a ...
read full comment
What is one-nation politics? I understand it as believing in the existence, sanctity and viability of a single nation state and all subscribing to that. The last time I checked, we all believe in one Ghana with no section agi ...
read full comment
Good morning Paul. You guys are missing the point. I totally disagree with Dr Kwasi Jonah and those calling for coalition government as a way out of Ghana's predicament. I am not sure if you saw my comment on Arthur-Kennedy's ...
read full comment
No system will work because of the BLACKMAN'S greedy,self-centered and corrupt mindset.I tell you the only system that will definitely work will be a government of what I call FYMI (four-year military interventions).In this s ...
read full comment
I agree. I would only say it is very unfortunate for citizens to behave ONLY if the gun is pointed on them. And you call this kind of people normal? But sorry, that is what they are. I remember when everyone functioned to his ...
read full comment
I am not at all calling for a 'coalition government', far from it. My call is similar to yours i.e. that politicians (of all parties) rather see the business of government as one that requires maturity and working together (d ...
read full comment
Thank you for your little words those above do they listen to us as we also think of the nation?Mmmmm
Paul, it looks like you have good suggestions, which I support very much.
On the other hand, the main problem about the fiasco in Ghana is more about the mentality of our people. I have often pointed it out, that we need ...
read full comment
Spot on Vuvzela, it is the mindset and mentality which is fueling and driving all the divisions, lack of cooperation and if you like, 'counter measures' between politicians and political parties. Therein lies our problem and ...
read full comment
I know you knew this is the case. Everything begins and ends with the law; so does the success of a nation.
Punishments aren't invented for their own sake, they are to forestall deliberately bad situations or circumstance ...
read full comment
WHERE INDIVIDUAL MINDS COME INTO PLAY...
If you look at the alternate voting systems beside the first past the post system for parliamentary seats in Ghana, found in some parts of Europe, such as Norway, there is obviously a case for change. The earlier the alterna ...
read full comment
The only way Ghana can be develop is for the politicians and all to come together and form a ONE GHANA GOVERNMENT ,,,,, I am 100% in support of this, lets start the campaign now and i will join in.... LONG LIVE GHANA