Ghana and the rest of Africa seriously believe that men, and not women, should be in leadership roles. We are not ready to elect a woman president.
Ghana and the rest of Africa seriously believe that men, and not women, should be in leadership roles. We are not ready to elect a woman president.
Remove Indemnity Clause 9 years ago
The president of Liberia is a woman.
The president of Liberia is a woman.
YOOMOBEGA 9 years ago
Out of a continent of about 54 nation-state, she is the only woman.
Out of a continent of about 54 nation-state, she is the only woman.
We can't think 9 years ago
All they are coming to do is arrnage for loans for sanitary pads. Didin't you hear Yaa Education Minister justifying loans to buy sanitary pads? Hannah Tetteh knows nothing apart from .....Oye Lithur is just noise maker.
All they are coming to do is arrnage for loans for sanitary pads. Didin't you hear Yaa Education Minister justifying loans to buy sanitary pads? Hannah Tetteh knows nothing apart from .....Oye Lithur is just noise maker.
Thief Mahama 9 years ago
February 24, 2014 marked 48 years since Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was overthrown by the National Liberation Council (NLC) under the leadership of General Emmanuel K. Kotoka. This exclusive interview by veteran and seasoned j ... read full comment
February 24, 2014 marked 48 years since Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was overthrown by the National Liberation Council (NLC) under the leadership of General Emmanuel K. Kotoka. This exclusive interview by veteran and seasoned journalist and retired editor of the Christian Messenger, Mr G.B.K. OWUSU, gives an insight into the how and why the coup took place.
OWUSU: Why did you overthrow Dr. Kwame Nkrumah?
KOTOKA: The downward trend in our economic affairs resulting in high cost of living. This is due especially to extravagant use of the country’s funds on prestige projects and generally to maladministration, bribery and corruption, nepotism, special treatment of party activists, injustice, suppression and detention of political opponents and general disregard for the constitution.
OWUSU: Generally the NLC enjoys the support of almost all Ghanaians and peace-loving people of the world but not unnaturally the beneficiaries of Nkrumah would have wished him back as president. What safeguards have the NLC provided as security of the state in such a situation?
KOTOKA: I believe the beneficiaries who would like Nkrumah to come back are very few, indeed. It is well known that though some enjoy his generosity they know in their heart of hearts that what they are earning was undeserved. Although they might be sympathisers, it feels that most of them will do nothing to bring them back. However, normal security measures have been taken to prevent actions of subversion, and any person proved to be subversive will be mercilessly dealt with.
OWUSU: Of what use will Nkrumah’s secret military camps be put?
KOTOKA: Although this has not been fully decided, some may be used by the National Army for training purposes.
OWUSU: Now that the disbanded presidential guards have been absorbed into the Army, what observation have you made in respect of their attitude and deportment since the coup?
KOTOKA: Members of the disbanded presidential guards were recruited from the National Army, whether they liked it or not. Having been absorbed back into the National Army they are actually relieved and are very happy among their old friends.
OWUSU: Conscious of the risk involved in the operation of the coup, did you Sir, make any provision for your family in event it proved futile?
KOTOKA: I did not for one moment think of its failure. At any rate I knew my family and any relative of mine would have been killed in case of failure. Therefore, I made no provision for them.
OWUSU: As the Commander of the Ghana Armed Forces, what are your immediate plans?
KOTOKA: I wish I could tell you; but military plans are always secret.
OWUSU: What changes have you observed in the Ghana press since the fall of Nkrumah?
KOTOKA: The press is now free to publish whatever they like within, of course, the normal regulations. They have been doing so, even to extent of criticising the NLC.
OWUSU: Could you furnish me with the background of the coup?
KOTOKA: No.
OWUSU: Thank you very much for your patience. God bless you and the members of the NLC
The Mask 9 years ago
With just a year left for us to achieve the United Nations Millenium Development Goals there is growing irritation amongst concerned citizens and stakeholders on the lack of information from the President and the MPs (represe ... read full comment
With just a year left for us to achieve the United Nations Millenium Development Goals there is growing irritation amongst concerned citizens and stakeholders on the lack of information from the President and the MPs (representatives) on how we have fared so far.
The government must provide the needed information as soon as possible.
OMANBA 9 years ago
Mahama is just playing to the gallery.All that he is doing is to ensure that he gets the votes of women in the 2016 elections.Whether these women are efficient enough to do the jobs allocated to them is not the concern of Mah ... read full comment
Mahama is just playing to the gallery.All that he is doing is to ensure that he gets the votes of women in the 2016 elections.Whether these women are efficient enough to do the jobs allocated to them is not the concern of Mahama.No wonder his government has so far performed poorly.
Kk 9 years ago
Who cares. Ndc ebi you go make your promise.idiots.
Who cares. Ndc ebi you go make your promise.idiots.
MARCUS AMPADU 9 years ago
We are waiting for our Golda Meir, Indira Gandhi, and Margaret Thatcher, and Sirimavo Bandaranaike. We need a latter day Yaa Asantewaa to lead us.
We are waiting for our Golda Meir, Indira Gandhi, and Margaret Thatcher, and Sirimavo Bandaranaike. We need a latter day Yaa Asantewaa to lead us.
JB Osei-Brown 9 years ago
Marcus,
You forgot German's Mrs Angela Merkel (turned 60 yesterday) , the woman who had Ph D. in Physics (!) and equally successful in politics, controlling the most powerful nation in Europe and the only female in the G8 ... read full comment
Marcus,
You forgot German's Mrs Angela Merkel (turned 60 yesterday) , the woman who had Ph D. in Physics (!) and equally successful in politics, controlling the most powerful nation in Europe and the only female in the G8 society.
Thatcher was great but a big black hater, leading to a lot of racial tension in the UK (London, Birmingham, Bradford etc) during her time.
MARCUS AMPADU 9 years ago
Your are right Mr. Osei-Brown, I should have included Angela Merkel of Germany. Right now, this highly competent woman is the best leader in the whole world. I wish she can help Ghana with her expertise.
Your are right Mr. Osei-Brown, I should have included Angela Merkel of Germany. Right now, this highly competent woman is the best leader in the whole world. I wish she can help Ghana with her expertise.
ofo 9 years ago
Women are not doing so well in Ghana becos they are not encouraged from infancy that they matter in life and that they can also do as well as men. We think women has to in in the corner and that is one biggest problem we have ... read full comment
Women are not doing so well in Ghana becos they are not encouraged from infancy that they matter in life and that they can also do as well as men. We think women has to in in the corner and that is one biggest problem we have in Ghana. Go to the developed countries, most heads of departments are women.
impromptus 9 years ago
Great for our nation
Great for our nation
impromptus 9 years ago
Clueless Maham has no sense of judgement
Clueless Maham has no sense of judgement
kwame ATTA 9 years ago
THAT IS NOT WHAT THE COUNTRY IS LOOKING FOR.IF WOMEN PICK 24 PERCENT DOES IT BRING MONEY INTO THE COUNTRY.NO!!!!! SO PLEASE LET US THINK.THE WAY MAHAMA HAD FAILED THE COUNTRY IT IS NOT ABOUT THE NUMBER OF WOMEN OR THE YOUTH T ... read full comment
THAT IS NOT WHAT THE COUNTRY IS LOOKING FOR.IF WOMEN PICK 24 PERCENT DOES IT BRING MONEY INTO THE COUNTRY.NO!!!!! SO PLEASE LET US THINK.THE WAY MAHAMA HAD FAILED THE COUNTRY IT IS NOT ABOUT THE NUMBER OF WOMEN OR THE YOUTH THAT MAKE UP UR MINISTERS THE COUNTRY NEED.
They are all team Zs.
Ghana and the rest of Africa seriously believe that men, and not women, should be in leadership roles. We are not ready to elect a woman president.
The president of Liberia is a woman.
Out of a continent of about 54 nation-state, she is the only woman.
All they are coming to do is arrnage for loans for sanitary pads. Didin't you hear Yaa Education Minister justifying loans to buy sanitary pads? Hannah Tetteh knows nothing apart from .....Oye Lithur is just noise maker.
February 24, 2014 marked 48 years since Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was overthrown by the National Liberation Council (NLC) under the leadership of General Emmanuel K. Kotoka. This exclusive interview by veteran and seasoned j ...
read full comment
With just a year left for us to achieve the United Nations Millenium Development Goals there is growing irritation amongst concerned citizens and stakeholders on the lack of information from the President and the MPs (represe ...
read full comment
Mahama is just playing to the gallery.All that he is doing is to ensure that he gets the votes of women in the 2016 elections.Whether these women are efficient enough to do the jobs allocated to them is not the concern of Mah ...
read full comment
Who cares. Ndc ebi you go make your promise.idiots.
We are waiting for our Golda Meir, Indira Gandhi, and Margaret Thatcher, and Sirimavo Bandaranaike. We need a latter day Yaa Asantewaa to lead us.
Marcus,
You forgot German's Mrs Angela Merkel (turned 60 yesterday) , the woman who had Ph D. in Physics (!) and equally successful in politics, controlling the most powerful nation in Europe and the only female in the G8 ...
read full comment
Your are right Mr. Osei-Brown, I should have included Angela Merkel of Germany. Right now, this highly competent woman is the best leader in the whole world. I wish she can help Ghana with her expertise.
Women are not doing so well in Ghana becos they are not encouraged from infancy that they matter in life and that they can also do as well as men. We think women has to in in the corner and that is one biggest problem we have ...
read full comment
Great for our nation
Clueless Maham has no sense of judgement
THAT IS NOT WHAT THE COUNTRY IS LOOKING FOR.IF WOMEN PICK 24 PERCENT DOES IT BRING MONEY INTO THE COUNTRY.NO!!!!! SO PLEASE LET US THINK.THE WAY MAHAMA HAD FAILED THE COUNTRY IT IS NOT ABOUT THE NUMBER OF WOMEN OR THE YOUTH T ...
read full comment