NDC Atlanta on Dr. Henry Dannaa’s appointment

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Esi 11 years ago

Ones disability should not be his inability

Ones disability should not be his inability
bil 11 years ago

outmoded customs go away.

outmoded customs go away.
faisal zango 11 years ago

Thank you great sons of our land for adding your voices to thid particular matter.some times our traditional leaders forget that without us there is no trsdition and for that matter we should decide how the tradion shd be n n ...
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Thank you great sons of our land for adding your voices to thid particular matter.some times our traditional leaders forget that without us there is no trsdition and for that matter we should decide how the tradion shd be n not thd other way round.the tradition equally frowns on discrimination.
kwabena Ampofo 11 years ago

Each nation has its own rules and regulations,
The fact that we are in the UK or USA should not enable us to forget our culture as Ghanaians.
If the people you leading do not eat pork, how can you be eating pork whilst le ...
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Each nation has its own rules and regulations,
The fact that we are in the UK or USA should not enable us to forget our culture as Ghanaians.
If the people you leading do not eat pork, how can you be eating pork whilst leading them
Think about this and make your own judgement on this issue
Boateng 11 years ago

Kwabena, would you also support beheading folks for breaking certain Chieftancy rules as it was in those days, they are tradition and our culture. How about driving all those girls and boys away into the deep forest where n ...
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Kwabena, would you also support beheading folks for breaking certain Chieftancy rules as it was in those days, they are tradition and our culture. How about driving all those girls and boys away into the deep forest where no one interacts with them for "kyiribra"?
Ibrahim Alah 11 years ago

Somebody explain "kyiribra" please, I have never heard of it (interesting).

Somebody explain "kyiribra" please, I have never heard of it (interesting).
AKAN 11 years ago

HOW CAN A BLIND LEAD AND A NORTHERNER FOR THAT MATTER? SICK IS MAHAMA

HOW CAN A BLIND LEAD AND A NORTHERNER FOR THAT MATTER? SICK IS MAHAMA
YHO 11 years ago

NOT ALL IDIOT CAN BE CHIEF. AS IT IS HAPPENING IN OUR PRESIDENCY MAHAMA SHOULD SEND THAT MAN TO THE NORTH AS HIS HOME TOWN CHIEF AND STOP IMPOSING HIM TO OUR CHIEF.

NOT ALL IDIOT CAN BE CHIEF. AS IT IS HAPPENING IN OUR PRESIDENCY MAHAMA SHOULD SEND THAT MAN TO THE NORTH AS HIS HOME TOWN CHIEF AND STOP IMPOSING HIM TO OUR CHIEF.
Boateng 11 years ago

Dr. Henry Seidu Danaaa was my mate in secondary school, you should be ashamed of trying to put him down because of his situation that is not his doing.

He overcame obstacles folks like you even in his school days wanted to ...
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Dr. Henry Seidu Danaaa was my mate in secondary school, you should be ashamed of trying to put him down because of his situation that is not his doing.

He overcame obstacles folks like you even in his school days wanted to place in his way sometimes physical and most of the time emotional, talking the students that were blind down, yet he is here and still you folks try to put him down.

Most of the guys that tried this while we were in school ended up nowhere, he will overcome this obstacle too and will become the minister. Chiefs that do not like the idea, Akan or not can go somewhere, Ghana is changing!
Ibrahim Alah 11 years ago

This appointment? "Ede bi keke". Do we still remember the appointment of prophet Moses (Peace Be Upon him), who survived pharaoh' decree to become the chosen one of the Almighty? You will come to deal with whether you like it ...
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This appointment? "Ede bi keke". Do we still remember the appointment of prophet Moses (Peace Be Upon him), who survived pharaoh' decree to become the chosen one of the Almighty? You will come to deal with whether you like it or not. If you think you are the wise ones of Ghana make inventions so that we can go to the moon and do other advancement technologies and stop that superstition. It is okay to behead but not to deal with a blind person. I hope one of you or your children becomes blind (may God forbid) and see what you will do.
HOLY SINNER 11 years ago

UNCOUTH GHANAIANS,MULBREEDIHORS TALKING BOONKUMS AND GAGAS.REBELLING 4UCKING MODAFUCKERS,MIGHTY BRITAIN HAD BLANKECT AS MINISTER SO WHAT IS YOUR BEEF?YE MEN OF THE DARK AGES.

UNCOUTH GHANAIANS,MULBREEDIHORS TALKING BOONKUMS AND GAGAS.REBELLING 4UCKING MODAFUCKERS,MIGHTY BRITAIN HAD BLANKECT AS MINISTER SO WHAT IS YOUR BEEF?YE MEN OF THE DARK AGES.
HOLY SINNER 11 years ago

UNCOUTH GHANAIANS,MULBREEDIHORS TALKING BOONKUMS AND GAGAS.REBELLING 4UCKING MODAFUCKERS,MIGHTY BRITAIN HAD BLANKECT AS MINISTER SO WHAT IS YOUR BEEF?YE MEN OF THE DARK CONTINENT.

UNCOUTH GHANAIANS,MULBREEDIHORS TALKING BOONKUMS AND GAGAS.REBELLING 4UCKING MODAFUCKERS,MIGHTY BRITAIN HAD BLANKECT AS MINISTER SO WHAT IS YOUR BEEF?YE MEN OF THE DARK CONTINENT.
Ibrahim Alah 11 years ago

Simply because he is blind and a northerner is your reason, fine. We are listening attentively, and we are praying to the Almighty God to make us see 2016. My fellow "pepes, hausas, northerners, nkramos, nta nis, pan carrie ...
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Simply because he is blind and a northerner is your reason, fine. We are listening attentively, and we are praying to the Almighty God to make us see 2016. My fellow "pepes, hausas, northerners, nkramos, nta nis, pan carriers, mallams, kayayes zangolese and whatever they choose to call us, the ball is in our court now, it is up to us now to decide what kind of preparation we should make and await the year 2016 to make Mr. John Mahama the Obama of Ghana politics. I do not blame the NPP but some of the the above mentioned citizens who are supporting or propelling it. I hope our people are reading of these comments to help them smell the danger of voting for the NPP come 2016.
HOTMETAL 11 years ago

Dr. Daanaa is an intellectual even though visually impaired got his PhD.at a university outside Ghana.

Any "mumu" and their blockheaded chiefs are protesting out of ignorance. Be enlightened for once.

Dr. Daanaa is an intellectual even though visually impaired got his PhD.at a university outside Ghana.

Any "mumu" and their blockheaded chiefs are protesting out of ignorance. Be enlightened for once.
S .Dikaini 11 years ago

The blind man is a Dr,what are you?for heaven sake who told you a blind man cannot be a king.stupid traditions wake up.Go do some reading,the if appointed will be a minister not a chief,,,,,,,,

The blind man is a Dr,what are you?for heaven sake who told you a blind man cannot be a king.stupid traditions wake up.Go do some reading,the if appointed will be a minister not a chief,,,,,,,,
Kojo Billy Duncan 11 years ago

It is always a pleasure to read enlightened views.

It is always a pleasure to read enlightened views.
Ibrahim Alah 11 years ago

Thank you so much NDC Atlanta, USA. We will never allow our traditional rulers to exceed their limit. The government is the supreme entity or body in the country and it has the right to nominate any Ghanaian citizen with ca ...
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Thank you so much NDC Atlanta, USA. We will never allow our traditional rulers to exceed their limit. The government is the supreme entity or body in the country and it has the right to nominate any Ghanaian citizen with capabilities and the ablity to serve the country. A lot of senseless behaviors like the beheading of children and murdering counterparts in the name sacrifices or when in disagreement have happened in our country in past, and none of these traditional chiefs came out to condemn it (they are still silent about that) because they deemed it right or proper as per their tradition. Losing our children is proper, but interacting with a visually impaired person (because he is not one of them) is a taboo (what a tradition). I almost lost my son about sixteen years ago as a result of one of these barbaric customs or whatever one chooses to call it. Traditional chiefs should be made to comprehend matters in a proper manner that will help in building the nation rather their own selfish goals. Lestly, I am reminding you that without us, you as our chiefs will not be chiefs. That is why I always believe the traditional titles should not be confined (be democraticized) to only a particular family or families. By this, I mean any ethically qualified Ashanti be traditionally permitted to vie for the throne as an "Asantehene", likewise with any Dogbani (Na-baa), a Ga (Ga Mantse), a hausa a (Sarki), an ewe a (torbge) and so on and so forth. This way, they will know that the titles belong to all and sundry of their people in general and not just a particular or specific family or families. Mr. President, I suggest you scrutinize these traditional chiefs when they are travelling outside the country to see what they carry out, and in when they are returning just to exercise the powers vested in you, then they will learn to know how and when to come out and utter stuff of this sort. They always feel they are untouchable simplly because they do not smell changes by terms of office. I know my call sounds like I am out out of my mind to some people, but that is what it is (the problems with our chiefs).
Ukoni 11 years ago

Everybody, irrespective of your disability must be given a shot in life.

Everybody, irrespective of your disability must be given a shot in life.
Osabere Kototo 11 years ago

I agree with your reasoned argument, Atlanta. The minister is not appointed as a chief, where traditional candidacy requirements are relevant and should be an issue. Also, the disability of the minister, i believe, would not ...
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I agree with your reasoned argument, Atlanta. The minister is not appointed as a chief, where traditional candidacy requirements are relevant and should be an issue. Also, the disability of the minister, i believe, would not imper his performance, otherwise he would not have been confirmed by the Appointment Committee.It begs the question then how those chiefs - I mean,those advocating the removal of the minister - deal with their disabled subjects. Do they discriminate against them? Those chiefs should also understand that they have overstepped the limit of influence accorded them by the great 1992 Republican Constitution of Ghana. They should concentrate on the development of their areas, which I suppose their subjects would agree with and applaud, and leave political appointment issues to the executive and legislative branches of the government. I rest.
Efo Koffi 11 years ago

Wo pe biribi kakra adi. Think of better things for Ghana. After all Chiefs have got 4 wheel drives when we cannot buy equipments for our hospitals.

Wo pe biribi kakra adi. Think of better things for Ghana. After all Chiefs have got 4 wheel drives when we cannot buy equipments for our hospitals.
Ibrahim Alah 11 years ago

That is the absolute truth Mr. Efo Koffi. I am not even sure if they really pay their due share in terms of taxes to the government. Let us beging tracking them down, and they will understand what is meant by government or ...
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That is the absolute truth Mr. Efo Koffi. I am not even sure if they really pay their due share in terms of taxes to the government. Let us beging tracking them down, and they will understand what is meant by government or a govenment
OBIBINI 11 years ago

Dr Daanaa is unfit for the chieftancy ministry.He should be transferred to the Department of Social Welfare.I saw his picture yesterday and he look emaciated and pathetic.Some of Mahama's appointments are just playing to the ...
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Dr Daanaa is unfit for the chieftancy ministry.He should be transferred to the Department of Social Welfare.I saw his picture yesterday and he look emaciated and pathetic.Some of Mahama's appointments are just playing to the gallery
Shimon, ATL 11 years ago

your view on the issue is well respected by the president but rather goes in for competency.

your view on the issue is well respected by the president but rather goes in for competency.
HOTMETAL 11 years ago

To you Obini with who can see with his eyes: what are your academic achievements; do you even have any?

Dunces calling themselves chiefs and "Kings".

To you Obini with who can see with his eyes: what are your academic achievements; do you even have any?

Dunces calling themselves chiefs and "Kings".
Mozama 11 years ago

Backward NPP chiefs who do not have enlightened outlooks.how will the hinterlands ever develop or know peace with these rodent and intestine loving buffoons?

Backward NPP chiefs who do not have enlightened outlooks.how will the hinterlands ever develop or know peace with these rodent and intestine loving buffoons?
HOLY SINNER 11 years ago

CHIEFTAINCY IS ANACHRONISTIC,ARCHAIC AND OUTMODED AND MUST BE ABOLISHED.

CHIEFTAINCY IS ANACHRONISTIC,ARCHAIC AND OUTMODED AND MUST BE ABOLISHED.
maa tech 11 years ago

Thanks for the article. I love the tone well and respectfully argued. Hope others will learn from you and stop the insults, blame game and insinuations that they write at this site.

Thanks for the article. I love the tone well and respectfully argued. Hope others will learn from you and stop the insults, blame game and insinuations that they write at this site.
Kofi Asaase Asa--- Mantukwa 11 years ago

Why is it very difficult for a born again christian to be a chief?

The answer to this question is that, a chief, especially in the Akan tradition, is the bridge between the ancestors, gods and the subjects.

The fetish p ...
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Why is it very difficult for a born again christian to be a chief?

The answer to this question is that, a chief, especially in the Akan tradition, is the bridge between the ancestors, gods and the subjects.

The fetish priests and priestesses communicate the wishes and warnings from these unseen hands to the chiefs, and these chiefs stand on behalf of the subjects to avert any such future fore-warned calamities, through any means, such as, pouring of libations and slaughtering of birds and animals.

A born again christian cannot be a chief because in the ten commandments, God said;

"Thou shall not worship any other God beside me, for I AM A JEALOUS GOD."

The Bottom line is that these chiefs believe in superstitions and as such, the chieftancy institutions is a peculiar institution. We DO NOT PLAY POLITICS THERE.

Respect them and respect what they advise you.

If they are saying that they do not want the choice, Take it not as an affront but as a humble advice.

If I were President Mahamah, I will just come out and say:

Nananom, I am one of your subjects. I was an ordinary citizen, but by God's Grace ,I am what I am today. If you are saying that certain things are against your norms, with due respect, I will consider it. Period!

Leadership is not bossy.

Leadership is not dictatorship.
Leadership is not infallibility.

But

Leadership is diplomacy.
Leadership is intelligent humility and at times, you behave as if you are stooping low, for others to hold your hand up and raise you.

Leadership is not 'I AM WHAT I AM'.

Only God the Almighty can say that.

Please Live and lets live.

Leave us alone, Mr. President!

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