With you Okoampah the NDC has its work cut out and done.
The earlier the Npp does away with okoampah with his one vote the better.
Webmaster it looks like this column is made useless by Okoampah.
I am sure nanna Addo and. ... read full comment
With you Okoampah the NDC has its work cut out and done.
The earlier the Npp does away with okoampah with his one vote the better.
Webmaster it looks like this column is made useless by Okoampah.
I am sure nanna Addo and. Co are saying nothing because they know okoampah is mental
Truth 9 years ago
That is what you think. What he is writing is true. How did he make the column useless? I don't think he is forcing anyone to read his articles. So if you think he has mental problems then stop distressing yourself by not rea ... read full comment
That is what you think. What he is writing is true. How did he make the column useless? I don't think he is forcing anyone to read his articles. So if you think he has mental problems then stop distressing yourself by not reading his articles. Even Rawlings who through his actions and pronouncements killed and maimed innocent people and on top left Ghanaians with a questionable constitution has followers who worship him as a deity. How would you classify those followers? Leave Okoampah alone.
Omanba 9 years ago
To those who want to know the difference between the writings of Okoampa and Kofi Ata, it is this: With Okoampa, everyone knows where he stands in both the ethnic and political colours. Kofi Ata, on the other hand, is a hypoc ... read full comment
To those who want to know the difference between the writings of Okoampa and Kofi Ata, it is this: With Okoampa, everyone knows where he stands in both the ethnic and political colours. Kofi Ata, on the other hand, is a hypocrite - one who pretends to be neutral but in reality, is so coward to declare his political colours and always posing as 'holier-than-thou'. Well, we know him too well, anyway.
G. K. Berko 9 years ago
What is hypocritical about Kofi Ata's position? It the narrow-minded bigots like you who always think there could be no room for others who oppose ethnocentric bashing and divisiveness.
To your kind, all Ghanaians must ... read full comment
What is hypocritical about Kofi Ata's position? It the narrow-minded bigots like you who always think there could be no room for others who oppose ethnocentric bashing and divisiveness.
To your kind, all Ghanaians must either be for Akans or all others. Is that what you call fair-mindedness? Kofi Ata exposed Kwame Okoampa Ahoofe's bigotry that the likes of you have long connived and condoned. That blatant bigotry has twice cost the NPP the General Elections and still you are at it again, hoping that, somehow, the proportion of Akans who believe in your treachery would blindly follow your crap and vote to give Akufo-Addo the victory that has evaded him for a lifetime.
You do not seem to get it. Even if there is significant evidence of Mahama's Administration discriminating against Akans, these blanket insults on all non-Akans that Okoampa-Ahoofe has resorted to cannot be the effective remedy.
We have the Courts to present to any such insidious discrimination case for redress. If you folks have that much evidence to prove the said discrimination, why not sue the Administration and prove your case in Court? Then, in that case, all other fair-minded non-Akans would simply understand that you are only seeking Justice for the general good of the Country. Those non-Akans could then still remain open-minded enough to even vote along with you to choose your man vying for the Presidency.
But if you so obnoxiously insult all non-Akans who might not have any hand in crafting any such discrimination against Akans as you claim, don't you know you are pushing them away from voting for your choice candidate? And given that Akans alone would not produce enough votes to give your side a win, aren't you shooting yourself in the foot?
Meanwhile, the statistics that Okoampa-Ahoofe put out to claim Mahama's discrimination against Akans are not much different from what Kufuor's Administration accumulated in the same exercise of allocating high Offices to Ghanaians.
Given the nature of our political trajectory for the past few decades, with the kind of deepening ethnocentric re-aligning of membership in the Political Parties as your cohorts have been strenuously advocating for, there surely is bound to be that imbalance of tribal or ethnic representation in different Administrations of different Political Parties.
What must be discussed most seriously is how to discourage the tribalization of Political Parties as Okoampa-Ahoofe has been doing for years to date.
More, if anyone cannot see the danger of what Osafo Marfo was telling the Eastern Region Chiefs, that person might have been sucked into the same mindset as the former Minister's. Issues like that must be brought into the open through the appropriate channels, and not surreptitiously smuggled among selected sections of the Society to instigate disorder.
Could Okoampa-Ahoofe explain why President Kufuor did not, for example, choose a diverse tribal group to go abroad hunting for a firm to drill our Oil? Could Okoampa-Ahoofe explain why Rawlings chose Tsikata to head the GNPC until the NPP deposed the Rawlings' NDC from Power? Could Okoampa-Ahoofe explain why the Governor of the Bank of Ghana has almost always been an Akan? Could Okoampa-Ahoofe explain why Kufuor chose Kwadwo Mpiani for his Chief of Staff, and could he explain why the late former VP of NPP partisan root, Aliu Mahama, not chosen to be the next Presidential candidate for the NPP?
You see, people could easily read into all such instances as I lined up above some perceived tribal preference by whoever had to make the choice. But have we seriously examined the process by which all such appointments have been made over the years?
This forms the basis for my utter disgust of the substandard academic perspective Okoampa-Ahoofe brought to justify his ethnic discrimination charge against Mahama, and upon which he has been relentlessly insulting all non-Akans.
For all we know, records abound to establish Okoampa-Ahoofe began his anti-Ewe, anti-Northern-Ghana crusade long before Mahama came to the scene.
So, if folks would want to take up the issue for honest analysis, they should not overlook the ulterior motive that might be behind the Professor's campaign against non-Akans.
Lastly, once a bigot, always a bigot. The Professor has that trait as an incorrigible bigot. He has not only even attacked all non-Akans. He has exercised his bigoted machinations against Ashantis as well. This guy is so insecure that he would always 'dissect the ant to find something in its entrails to differentiate it from other ants'. Whenever this guy feels the heat of defeat in any political contest, he simply draws on that crude, primitive concept to attack the side opposing his favorites.
It is shameful that you even apply this excusatory mantra of 'holier-than-thou' to Kofi Ata. Obviously, that is how many who lack the moral fortitude to be fair always assault the open-minded, objective crusaders. One other tag you use on the decent crusaders is "goody-two-shoes". We know and understand that well.
Leave Kofi Ata alone. It is Okoampa-Ahoofe who has been long selling Ghanaians off for crucifixion. He sought for the firing of Dr. SAS not long ago by writing to Dr. SAS' employers. If anything is wrong with that behavior, it is Okoampa-Ahoofe who set the precedence. Now, who is the hypocrite?
Long Live Ghana!!!
Mr. Figure-Out 9 years ago
Are you one of the Trokosis parading themselves as Akans on this forum? Just laugh it off. On a more serious note, can you point to some of us why you think Prof Kwame is anti-Ewe/Northerners? Does referring to the NDC as Ati ... read full comment
Are you one of the Trokosis parading themselves as Akans on this forum? Just laugh it off. On a more serious note, can you point to some of us why you think Prof Kwame is anti-Ewe/Northerners? Does referring to the NDC as Atinga-Trokosi leaning party make someone a 'hater'of Ewes or Northerner? You must be the bigot yourself if you cannot see the humor in prof Okoampah's writings. If in your warped reasoning and self-denying posture, you could not make similar deduction about Francis Kwarteng who did not hide his hate for Ashantis, my Kookoase people whom he is bonded to paternally, in his evil series of essays titled "Stop Mourning The Ghost Of A Dead Empire", then I don't know the type of SAINT you are. Does it mean you are suffering from 'selective myopia', just to borrow the words of Prez Mahama.
Omanba 9 years ago
Take a deep breath, my dear bro GK Berko! You did not need to present a whole thesis over my few sentences. I'm in no way endorsing Prof Okoampa's 'ethnocentrism'. You did not need to highlight your 'buffoonry' by being abusi ... read full comment
Take a deep breath, my dear bro GK Berko! You did not need to present a whole thesis over my few sentences. I'm in no way endorsing Prof Okoampa's 'ethnocentrism'. You did not need to highlight your 'buffoonry' by being abusive - calling others bigots because they don't think like you. I have nothing against nationalism even though I'm a believer of 'one people'. I live and work in UK and know what racism does to minority groups. In the UK we have political groups like the UKIP and the English Defence League who preach racism.
The point I was making was that I prefer these racists came out openly to declare what they stand for than to pretend to be 'holier than thou'.
I am sure every follower of Ghanaweb knows Okoampa and what he stands for. Kofi Ata is a fantastic analyst. When some propagandists cast doubt over Nana Akuffo Addo's legal qualifications, it was Kofi Ata who delved into the issue to exonerate him by contacting Oxford Uni, the UK Chambers that certified him etc.
But if you have a 'third eye' or sense, you would notice the underlying reason for Mr Ata's 'efforts'. Kofi Ata has every right to his choice of political affiliation. Just be bold to say where you belong - don't pretend to be neutral when you are not! Every sensible individual who can read between the lines can see Mr Ata's political affiliation.
I have never voted in Ghana because I don't live there - just like Kofi Ata and Okoampa (and probably yourself, GK). We sit on the fence and make noise. But we are all entitled to our opinions without being abusive. Let's be sensible and respectful to each other. I maintain, and I believe Kofi Ata is a coward. He knows this himself that he has his own political leanings but is afraid to own up to it. I love his analytical write-ups and never get fed up reading his briefs.
We know where Okoampa stands (that does not mean an endorsement of his views). If Kofi Ata is bold enough, let him come out and stop the pretence. Incessant bashing of NPP and occasional criticism of NDC is childish.
And please, be courteous to people you've never met - don't let politics divide you and your people. Most of the politicians in Ghana from the different political parties are very close friends. They meet very often to eat, drink and share their booty - and make fun of us,and the 'bigots' who vote for them. Don't be surprised that the Minority Leader's best friend is THE PRESIDENT!
Don't lose potential friends because of what someone has written. In the end I WILL NOT BE THE ONLY BIGOT as you branded me. Both you and I will be more than SUPER BIGOTS because NPP, NDC, CPP, PP or Akua Donkor don't care about us. Let us share our views, devoid of insults but objective, and enjoy being Ghanaians and not Akans, Ewes, Hausas or any other tribe. Hopefully, one day we would meet for a drink.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 9 years ago
Omanba, I believe my political views are never hidden because they are reflected in my articles. I have never belonged to a political party either here in the UK or in Ghana and never voted in Ghana. I was eligible to vote in ... read full comment
Omanba, I believe my political views are never hidden because they are reflected in my articles. I have never belonged to a political party either here in the UK or in Ghana and never voted in Ghana. I was eligible to vote in the 1979 General Elections but I was busy with my "A" Levels and never registered to vote.
Here in the UK, I vote both Conservatives and Labour and I will continue to do so even though I often or always vote Conservative for District and County Council elections because they are better at providing local services than Labour.
I have also never hidden my past political activities in Ghana. However, the fact that I have not openly declared myself as a card bearing member of any political party in Ghana or here in the UK does not make me a hypocrite. I do not think even the two leading political parties (NDC and NPP) fit my kind of politics. Moreover, do not I have to belong to any political party to have an opinion on matters concerning Ghana's development? Do I have to declare my political affiliation before I express my opinions?
I do not claim to be neutral. Rather, I try to be objective, though the word is relative (in other words, it is in the eye of the beholder). I believe I do not have to wear NDC or NPP colours before I can be objective.
I work in equality, diversity and human rights fighting racists (individuals and organisations), prosecuting employers at Employment Tribunals, etc. I once worked as a Race Equality Director in England and as you said, it makes me feel guilty to take white racists only to read what would be considered racist in the UK by my fellow Ghanaian/s. That is why sometimes, I respond to such racism by Ghanaians and in Ghana. I do not want to be defensive should white racists find out and question me why am I prosecuting them when the same is in Ghana. In any case, I always tell them that we are not using Ghanaian or foreign standards but UK standards, laws, rules and regulations.
Nii Teiko 9 years ago
Kofi Ata v Okoampa. The battle of morons and academic pretenders
Kofi Ata v Okoampa. The battle of morons and academic pretenders
Issah, Bawku. 9 years ago
Mahama is brave, and God-fearing becos, other prez would hv been dealing with the rich from the south. No, mahama chooses to appoint the not so rich from the north to some sort of equitably distribute the country's income.. N ... read full comment
Mahama is brave, and God-fearing becos, other prez would hv been dealing with the rich from the south. No, mahama chooses to appoint the not so rich from the north to some sort of equitably distribute the country's income.. Nkrumah was from south but Nkrumah thought likewise. What will you do to help the north which lacking behind? the south cannot develop alone, a country must dev in totality...Many southerners knows this.
Kwame 9 years ago
Kwame Okoampa Ahoofe lives in the U.S. a country that is know for killing people before asking for their crime. We are all aware of how this twisted mind like what is being promoted by the NPP and Nana Akuffo Addo and which h ... read full comment
Kwame Okoampa Ahoofe lives in the U.S. a country that is know for killing people before asking for their crime. We are all aware of how this twisted mind like what is being promoted by the NPP and Nana Akuffo Addo and which has been practiced by various presidents of the U.S. have made the world a dangerous place to live.
Jojo Hammond, New Jersey 9 years ago
The 2nd and 3rd of your "Kofi Ata Series", have still not answered the central question: Did Kofi Ata report you to your employers because of the content of your writings on Ghanaweb.
As for how you see the NDC gov't and h ... read full comment
The 2nd and 3rd of your "Kofi Ata Series", have still not answered the central question: Did Kofi Ata report you to your employers because of the content of your writings on Ghanaweb.
As for how you see the NDC gov't and how it may have appointed people from only certain regions, we can debate that till thy kingdom come, we may not agree. This issue of regional balance/imbalance in appointments have been with us for a while. The intensity of such calls depends on who is in power, historically.
Again my main interest is whether Kofi Ata reported you to your employers for your opinion pieces. That would be a very serious matter. You have the right whatever you want to write, let people judge your writings.
If you are not able to provide any evidence to support this allegation, your credibility - whatever is left of it, would suffer irreparable damage. It would simply mean you make stuff up as you go.
YAW 9 years ago
A simple question to a man of troubling certitude. Let us brace ourselves for a "circular conversation" with the artful prof.
A simple question to a man of troubling certitude. Let us brace ourselves for a "circular conversation" with the artful prof.
Jojo Hammond, New Jersey 9 years ago
Well said my beloved Uncle.
Well said my beloved Uncle.
G. K. Berko 9 years ago
Could we charge President Obama with Racism because he has appointed the Attorney-General, the Homeland Security Secretary and many other heads of vital sections of his Administration from the African American and the Hispani ... read full comment
Could we charge President Obama with Racism because he has appointed the Attorney-General, the Homeland Security Secretary and many other heads of vital sections of his Administration from the African American and the Hispanic Groups in America?
We must be careful how we approach issues of this nature. They have a certain element to them that makes them highly inflammable. And we must be wise in how we raise them up for discussion, even if there is any need for doing so.
Long Live Ghana!!!
Adolf 9 years ago
Please check your facts well. the chief of staff is not Hon. Ofosu Ampofo but Hon Julius Debrah. In your haste to crucify NDC you forgot to check whether your knife was sharp or not. People like you are the ones driving Ghana ... read full comment
Please check your facts well. the chief of staff is not Hon. Ofosu Ampofo but Hon Julius Debrah. In your haste to crucify NDC you forgot to check whether your knife was sharp or not. People like you are the ones driving Ghana to the edge.
MARCUS AMPADU 9 years ago
From how I see it, it will be next to impossible for one or two ethnic groups to win the elections in 2016, with one touch voting, considering the fact that both Mr. Mahatma and Mr. Akufo-Addo are on record for coming out aga ... read full comment
From how I see it, it will be next to impossible for one or two ethnic groups to win the elections in 2016, with one touch voting, considering the fact that both Mr. Mahatma and Mr. Akufo-Addo are on record for coming out against skirt & blouse voting, where voters select presidential candidate and are free to select legislators of other parties.
With you Okoampah the NDC has its work cut out and done.
The earlier the Npp does away with okoampah with his one vote the better.
Webmaster it looks like this column is made useless by Okoampah.
I am sure nanna Addo and. ...
read full comment
That is what you think. What he is writing is true. How did he make the column useless? I don't think he is forcing anyone to read his articles. So if you think he has mental problems then stop distressing yourself by not rea ...
read full comment
To those who want to know the difference between the writings of Okoampa and Kofi Ata, it is this: With Okoampa, everyone knows where he stands in both the ethnic and political colours. Kofi Ata, on the other hand, is a hypoc ...
read full comment
What is hypocritical about Kofi Ata's position? It the narrow-minded bigots like you who always think there could be no room for others who oppose ethnocentric bashing and divisiveness.
To your kind, all Ghanaians must ...
read full comment
Are you one of the Trokosis parading themselves as Akans on this forum? Just laugh it off. On a more serious note, can you point to some of us why you think Prof Kwame is anti-Ewe/Northerners? Does referring to the NDC as Ati ...
read full comment
Take a deep breath, my dear bro GK Berko! You did not need to present a whole thesis over my few sentences. I'm in no way endorsing Prof Okoampa's 'ethnocentrism'. You did not need to highlight your 'buffoonry' by being abusi ...
read full comment
Omanba, I believe my political views are never hidden because they are reflected in my articles. I have never belonged to a political party either here in the UK or in Ghana and never voted in Ghana. I was eligible to vote in ...
read full comment
Kofi Ata v Okoampa. The battle of morons and academic pretenders
Mahama is brave, and God-fearing becos, other prez would hv been dealing with the rich from the south. No, mahama chooses to appoint the not so rich from the north to some sort of equitably distribute the country's income.. N ...
read full comment
Kwame Okoampa Ahoofe lives in the U.S. a country that is know for killing people before asking for their crime. We are all aware of how this twisted mind like what is being promoted by the NPP and Nana Akuffo Addo and which h ...
read full comment
The 2nd and 3rd of your "Kofi Ata Series", have still not answered the central question: Did Kofi Ata report you to your employers because of the content of your writings on Ghanaweb.
As for how you see the NDC gov't and h ...
read full comment
A simple question to a man of troubling certitude. Let us brace ourselves for a "circular conversation" with the artful prof.
Well said my beloved Uncle.
Could we charge President Obama with Racism because he has appointed the Attorney-General, the Homeland Security Secretary and many other heads of vital sections of his Administration from the African American and the Hispani ...
read full comment
Please check your facts well. the chief of staff is not Hon. Ofosu Ampofo but Hon Julius Debrah. In your haste to crucify NDC you forgot to check whether your knife was sharp or not. People like you are the ones driving Ghana ...
read full comment
From how I see it, it will be next to impossible for one or two ethnic groups to win the elections in 2016, with one touch voting, considering the fact that both Mr. Mahatma and Mr. Akufo-Addo are on record for coming out aga ...
read full comment