Chiefs back Kufuor’s “second chamber” suggestion

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ato, manchester 10 years ago

Can Ghana with its scarce resources be able to pay members of that proposed house. The chiefs think they are the ones going to occupy that house. All they want is to share state resource, period

Can Ghana with its scarce resources be able to pay members of that proposed house. The chiefs think they are the ones going to occupy that house. All they want is to share state resource, period
Nana 10 years ago

WHERE WERE YOU ALL THESE TIME?

WHERE WERE YOU ALL THESE TIME?
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

corrupt

corrupt
kpakpo onukpa 10 years ago

Corrupt Kufuor, Julor. Did u reject winner takes all between 2000 n 2008? Where are the jobs, water, electricity, housing, healthcate, sanitation, good schools, roads,highways, railways. Don't we have a council of state and d ...
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Corrupt Kufuor, Julor. Did u reject winner takes all between 2000 n 2008? Where are the jobs, water, electricity, housing, healthcate, sanitation, good schools, roads,highways, railways. Don't we have a council of state and do-nothing opposition parliamentarians?
TerriblY Spe cifiC 10 years ago

What a foolish idea from a useless ex president. Just create another forum to talk but no action on development. This asante ape wants to be in suit and talk but not to farm. Our chiefs are also idle and litigants.

What a foolish idea from a useless ex president. Just create another forum to talk but no action on development. This asante ape wants to be in suit and talk but not to farm. Our chiefs are also idle and litigants.
PRINCE KWASI ADADE 10 years ago

AUTHOR : WOMANS WISDOM-------------*******You can say whatever you want about ex president Kuffour but I can tell you with all sincerity that president Kuffour is the best among all the past governments because he made a whol ...
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AUTHOR : WOMANS WISDOM-------------*******You can say whatever you want about ex president Kuffour but I can tell you with all sincerity that president Kuffour is the best among all the past governments because he made a whole lot of developmental programs that have placed Ghana on the right path to success. He was able to bring in money from the international community to construct important projects that is uncomparable to any done by any past or present government. Focus your mind on the Bui dam, and it is Kuffour. Gaze at the discovery of OIL and it is Kuffour. Look at N 1 and Akwapim mountain Highway and it is Kuffour. The building of all three main sports stadia and it is Kuffour. Dr. Kuffour is the originator of Free maternal care, the national health insurance scheme, school feeding program for students,NHIS, free cocoa spraying for farmers, improved workers salary, easy availability of loans for workers and small businesses, restoring and face lifting of government buildings left dilapidated by evil NDC. Notably, the Castle & Peduase Lodge, rebuilt the Flag staff house. Kuffour ensured freedom of speech, brought the national youth employment scheme,raised ghana from HIPC to lower middle income economy, and many many more. It took him just eight years to do all those. NDC has been on the spot light as a ruling government for a total of about 25 years, there is not even one single developmental project, not even one... come on and how foolish can anyone be to do nothing but insult such a statesman? If this stupid group called Inside Ghana (NDC thieves)has nothing good to say about Kuffour, they must go probe Mahama the chief thief, Atta Mills the hypocrite and JJ Rawlings the murderer and all will not be the same again. Fools.
xxx 10 years ago

Thanks indeed.
You have really summed it all and it is only the blind and most ungrateful and challenged people who will fail to recognize this man's achievements and contribution to our dear nation.

Thanks indeed.
You have really summed it all and it is only the blind and most ungrateful and challenged people who will fail to recognize this man's achievements and contribution to our dear nation.
CHIEF ADVISER 10 years ago

It is incomprehensible to hear K4 advocating for chiefs again. During his term of office, he tried to send every foreign representation to the Manhyia Palace to visit Asantehene. Why that??? This time, he is going the other w ...
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It is incomprehensible to hear K4 advocating for chiefs again. During his term of office, he tried to send every foreign representation to the Manhyia Palace to visit Asantehene. Why that??? This time, he is going the other way round by advocating a second chamber, then the chiefs come up in support. Look at this Asantehene, his name was mentioned in the case of misiing cocaine in the police custody and today, the bribery scandal among the supreme court judges also has his name mentioned to be in the know. Mr. K4, this your Asantehene is unworhty to occupy that stool let alone becoming a member of our rulling council. HE IS A BIG DISGRACE.
ZoRRo 10 years ago

Unless we decide to use the BNI to arrest corrupt govt officials, adding another layer on anything will amount to increasing the incidence of corruption. The chiefs are themselves corrupt, therefore bringing them into parliam ...
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Unless we decide to use the BNI to arrest corrupt govt officials, adding another layer on anything will amount to increasing the incidence of corruption. The chiefs are themselves corrupt, therefore bringing them into parliament will mean getting them nearer to the big national cake. No one is coming to police anyone, just connive and chop. This travelling, self-enrichment, thief has now found his voice: we are not interested.
Jack 10 years ago

A useless man suggesting a useless solution to already useless situation.

A useless man suggesting a useless solution to already useless situation.
GHFUO, change ur thinking 10 years ago

ARE OUR ELDERS USELESS?
MAYELE AA, DESAILLY VS MAHAMA?
WHAT DO THESE 2 HAVE IN COMMON?
FOLKS, WAT ARE THE COMMONALITIES BETWEEN BOTH PERSONS HERE? AA AND MAHAMA ARE BLESSED WITH A TAXABLE POPULATION, STAR PLAYERS, AMAZING ...
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ARE OUR ELDERS USELESS?
MAYELE AA, DESAILLY VS MAHAMA?
WHAT DO THESE 2 HAVE IN COMMON?
FOLKS, WAT ARE THE COMMONALITIES BETWEEN BOTH PERSONS HERE? AA AND MAHAMA ARE BLESSED WITH A TAXABLE POPULATION, STAR PLAYERS, AMAZING POOL OF TALENT N RESORCES TO EASILY BECOME A FIRST RATED
NATION/SOCCER TEAM. HOWEVER, THE TRUE POTENTIAL CAN NEVER BE REALISED (NO AFCON TROPHY FOR AA, NO REAL ECONOMIC IMPRVMENT/INFRASTRUCTURAL DEV IN GH). SIMPLY BCOS AA AND MAHAMA ARE CLUELESS N CONFUSED.
THEY DONT EVEN KNOW WAT TO DO....AND DONT HAVE THE COURAGE TO KNOW HOW.....ISNT THAT PETTY N PATHETIC?
LOOK AT THE QUALITY OF OUR REGIONAL STADIUMS...DEPLORABLE. KUMASI STADIUM HAS TOO MANY POTHOLES, THE PLAYERS WERE TRIPPING OVER THEM. ASK ATSU
SO CANT THE MIN OF SPORTS GO TO SOUTH AFRICA N SEE? PLS, JUST TAKE A TRIP TO SOUTH AFRICA N SEE WAT A REAL STADIUM LOOKS LIKE. SPEAK TO THE MINISTERS OVER THERE N TELL THEM. WE NEED THESE IN GH TOO.
DONT BE ASHAMED TO ASK FOR GUIDANCE/HELP. WE TALK LIKE HYENAS. EVEN GABON/EQ GUINEA HAS BETTER STADIUM FACILITIES
THAN WHAT WE HAVE IN GH. IF I AM KP BOATENG/ESSIEN/DED. I WONT PLAY ON THAT PITCH N TRY TO INJURE MYSELF? TWEAA, STADIUM WITH POTHOLES WEI? IN THIS MODERN DAY N AGE?
WHAT IS THE GDP OF EQ GUINEA/GABON? LOOK AT THE CONDITION N QUALITY OF OUR AIRPORTS? KUMASI N ACCRA? AGAIN, THE MIN OF TRANSPORT THE THE AVIATION DEPTS NEED TO GO
TO SOUTH AFRICA N SEE WELL, WELL. DONT SIT UR AC OFFICES IN ACCRA EATING KELEWELE N NUTS WITH FANTA N SAYING...AHHHHHHHH....LOL
LOOK AT THE STATE OF OUR ROADS N REGIONAL HIGHWAYS? ITS VERY SAD. I ALWATS GET MADD N UPSET WHEN IM IN GH......
GH IS PROLLY THE NATION WITH THE MOST HIGH QUALITY FOREIGN BASED PLAYERS IN AFRICA. YET, WE CANT WIN A MILK TIN? WHY?
IF APPIAH WHO NEVER PLAYED OUTSIDE GH, HAS HAD OVER 6YRS AS GBSTARS COACHING APPRENTICE, HAS LESS COACHING EDUCATION CAN PRODUCE MEDIOCRE RESULTS LIKE THIS. WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF DESAILLY IS PLUGGED
IN THE EQUATION? OH GH, WE HAVE GOLD, OIL, DIAMONDS, PREGNABLE WOMEN AND POTENT MEN, COCOA, LEARNED MINDS LIKE ANNAN, KUFFOUR AND NDUOM..EVEN SHEA BUTTER SEF WE GET, BUT LOOK AT OUR DEPLORABLE
ROADS AND HIGHWAYS, STADIUMS, SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS...OUR NATION?! WATCH AND LEARN!
UNDERDEVELOPED GH
even by africa standards ghana is waaay underdeveloped but ghanaians do not seem to notice that….
airports , roads, stadia in ghana are still sub standard….THIS IS WHY I HATE coming to ghana…Africans who LOVE AND respect ghana, are surprised AT what they see when they visit..
There is a old saying: "when something is working, leave it alone; work on something else where you can create something new for doing good". This is universal truth. Somethings are meant to be that way.
MAJORITY OF THE PPL CAN USE A COMPUTER.INTER NET CONNECTIVITY IN GH IS VERY POOR. THE GOVT AND PRIVATE SECTOR MUST INVEST IN NATIONWIDE BROADBAND TECHNOLOGY, FAST
PARENTS, STOP ENROLLING YOUR KIDS IN SCHOOL. LET THEM ROAM THE STREETS. IF THE GOVT ASKS WHY.
TELL THE GOVT YOU DEMAND FREE BASIC SCHOOL FOR ALL GH KIDDIES UP TO SHS..4YRS!
OTHER NATIONS WITH LESS ENDOWED NATURAL RESOURCES, POPULATIONS ARE DOING IT....
PLS TELL AA N KONADU TO WATCH BRAZILIAN LEAGUE. SHOW BRAZILIAN LEAGUE GAMES ON GH TV.@ ...WWW.P2P4U.NET
NYANTAKYI IS RUNNING THE GH LEAGUE LIKE FOSU LINE, DONGOMI. THE EARLIER HE LEAVES, THE BETTER GH SOCCER WILL BE
william 10 years ago

If this was not part of constitution review recommendations why try to smuggle it now. If even it is possible certainly not a compelling case for urgent consideration. Parliament needs sopport and reforms. Let's focus our att ...
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If this was not part of constitution review recommendations why try to smuggle it now. If even it is possible certainly not a compelling case for urgent consideration. Parliament needs sopport and reforms. Let's focus our attention!
THE GHANAIAN 10 years ago

Mr. Kuffour, please I think you are talking too much these days! You are an ex-president, not the sitting president or co-president. Ex-president's are not so vocal in the day-to-day national affairs. You should stay in the b ...
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Mr. Kuffour, please I think you are talking too much these days! You are an ex-president, not the sitting president or co-president. Ex-president's are not so vocal in the day-to-day national affairs. You should stay in the backyard and offer advise quietly. This way, you will maintain your respect. You are my hero.

Thank you.
Ada Boy 10 years ago

Yes, Kufour is speaking and he is making a lot sense. The current single chamber parliament with an executive type president at the helm is a fraud on the people.This is primitive system of government and need to be overhaule ...
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Yes, Kufour is speaking and he is making a lot sense. The current single chamber parliament with an executive type president at the helm is a fraud on the people.This is primitive system of government and need to be overhauled.
sir Hayes 10 years ago

Has k4 costed how much pay and allowances the second chamber will cost the Ghanaian tax payer.Another gravy train.Can GH economy bear this financial.? ,and for what

Has k4 costed how much pay and allowances the second chamber will cost the Ghanaian tax payer.Another gravy train.Can GH economy bear this financial.? ,and for what
Repugnant. 10 years ago

M'ahama, needs to stay focused, this is all a calculated mind game of distraction. Almost nine months has gone by with the government swamped in silly bickering, by a well orchestrated effort to make the administration unpopu ...
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M'ahama, needs to stay focused, this is all a calculated mind game of distraction. Almost nine months has gone by with the government swamped in silly bickering, by a well orchestrated effort to make the administration unpopular. Why can't Kufuor get the NPP representation in parliament to push this idea instead of this bush approach. In my un-dwindling belief i think kufuor would prefer a second chamber of chiefs! The village in him has always ways to go nefarious, i just fuckin said so.
Gye Nyame 10 years ago

I totally disagree with Kufour -- the chiefs are the last to add to our problems. As it is I think we have too many useless parliamentarians, why add to it? We need quality and not quantity.

I totally disagree with Kufour -- the chiefs are the last to add to our problems. As it is I think we have too many useless parliamentarians, why add to it? We need quality and not quantity.
OmanheneU$A 10 years ago

WHEN Ghanaian MPs and other officials need FREE CARS, they claim that "...so we can visit our constituencies and meet with the people." ALAS, when the cars are given to them, they will NEVER visit the "so called constituencie ...
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WHEN Ghanaian MPs and other officials need FREE CARS, they claim that "...so we can visit our constituencies and meet with the people." ALAS, when the cars are given to them, they will NEVER visit the "so called constituencies and the invincible people—they so claim. They just stay put in Accra, drive those cars around and chase girls/ladies/women.

So, when I hear a chief jumping SO FAST on board of president Kufuor's suggestion—referring to helping the PEOPLE—then I cringe. How long have we had chiefs in Ghana and How much have they dine for their people, except staging annual festivals and being dressed-up and decorated like Christmas trees?

"NO JOBS FOR CHIEFS OR CHIEFS NEED NOT APPLY, IF THIS COMES TO BE IMPLEMENTED.” CHIEFS SHOUD STAY OUT OF NATIONAL POLITICS AND SPEND THEIR TIME HELPING PEOPLE. Enough of the meddling and confusion is enough!!

Former president Kufuor's suggestion is kool with me, but has a lot of caveats:

1) How do you pay for it Negro, since Ghana can't even adequately cater for the 275 MPs it has and should they be elected or appointed like MMDCEs and members of the Council of State?

2) Will that mean ABOLISHING the Council of State or do we need two upper houses?

3) Why not Ghana FOCUSES on and POLISHES what we already have?

(A) Banning MPs from being ministers in the executive branch (huge conflict of interest); &

(B) Allowing the PEOPLE, but not Presidents, to vote for the PEOPLE's MMDCEs.

So, Nana Awulae Attibrukusu, STAY OUT OF THIS and stop campaigning for chiefs.
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P Adamu 10 years ago

All foreign visitors go to Manhyia palace now anyway

All foreign visitors go to Manhyia palace now anyway
mohammed 10 years ago

all what you are counting are tied to his corrupt deals in ghana that is still looting us. can u imagine the interest rate in ghana.

all what you are counting are tied to his corrupt deals in ghana that is still looting us. can u imagine the interest rate in ghana.
Kofi 10 years ago

Who in Ghana is not corrupt? From Mahama to the guy in the street, which of you have not cut conners {paid or received bribe}? Everything is whom you know, why do you think Mahama's brother can afford a private jet? Why do yo ...
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Who in Ghana is not corrupt? From Mahama to the guy in the street, which of you have not cut conners {paid or received bribe}? Everything is whom you know, why do you think Mahama's brother can afford a private jet? Why do you think such a huge sum of money was paid into Woyomi's account while they could not find money to buy hospital bed for a dying man? Why do you think with oil, cocoa, gold, loans, etc we are still not seeing any significant progress? For the average man especially the majority who live in the villages, nothing has changed since the days of Kwame Nkrumah of blessed memories and the reason is that Ghanians are so stupid they can't be honest but they all go to church.
AMA 10 years ago

MORE CAR LOANS AND EX-GRATIA to come!! Good luck to our dear country!

MORE CAR LOANS AND EX-GRATIA to come!! Good luck to our dear country!
big Mouth 10 years ago

Who told you bush ashanti KUfour ndiscovered oil for ghana?The time Tsikati and Co. (GNPC) new of the oil,where was Kufour?Is that not the reason that he Jailed him(Tsikata)?,what did he do to forward ghana road to economic ...
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Who told you bush ashanti KUfour ndiscovered oil for ghana?The time Tsikati and Co. (GNPC) new of the oil,where was Kufour?Is that not the reason that he Jailed him(Tsikata)?,what did he do to forward ghana road to economic recovery when the stupid Kutu ,another bush man,halted Ghanan,s devolopment with his notorious not wanting to pay Ghanas debts?Didn,t you monkeys run to Nigeria to carry thier "Shit",.What has an Ashanti man done for Ghana in its whole history ,?apart from filling his pocket , friends and family?.Next time check your facts properly.You think we don,t know about his hidden assets?Better check his accounts before you call someone a thief.Kronfour Kufour---If you like it or not he is the biggest thief who has ruled Ghana,Achempong is just nothing;;;;
I&I 10 years ago

Thanks for your great posting. One thing I would like to add is the Stabilization of the Currency which is vital to every country's econoym. The Cedi was nothing when he assumed the presidency. Yet he was able to stabilized ...
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Thanks for your great posting. One thing I would like to add is the Stabilization of the Currency which is vital to every country's econoym. The Cedi was nothing when he assumed the presidency. Yet he was able to stabilized it within a few years for the uptake of the economy. Please don't worry about what these ndc morons say, they say that out of envy of the Akans. They are ungrateful Beats who will wallow in their ignorance till thy Kingdom Come.
nancy 10 years ago

where is the hipc money?None of the gov got it easy like k4.JJ is the foundation of democracy in ghana.k4 started building upon wat jj foundated

where is the hipc money?None of the gov got it easy like k4.JJ is the foundation of democracy in ghana.k4 started building upon wat jj foundated
asamoah 10 years ago

Kufuor, did u reject winner takes all between 2000 n 2008? Where are the jobs, water, electricity, housing, healthcate, sanitation, good schools, roads,highways,that jj provided.The lights on and off started seriously in ur ...
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Kufuor, did u reject winner takes all between 2000 n 2008? Where are the jobs, water, electricity, housing, healthcate, sanitation, good schools, roads,highways,that jj provided.The lights on and off started seriously in ur regime.We had lights always wen jj was there.K4 shd shd have done better than any other president of ghana bcos he took on a clean sheet.jj began with debts,so he was paying and managing to improve the countries infrastruture eg roads,water,electricity,many schools ,and a university in da north.K4 shd have done ten timees more bcos he had no dept due declaring hipc.K4 left a huge dept that Nkrumahs regime up 2 jj put together could not reach k4s dept left in 8years.K4 shd not b compared to jj atall.If jj had declared hipc he will deliver 10times more than k4
moyo 10 years ago

Chiefs are the only people to support 2nd Chamber knowing very well we have Council Of State?. It is a waste of resources and another bureaucratic hurdle in the decision making process.

Chiefs are the only people to support 2nd Chamber knowing very well we have Council Of State?. It is a waste of resources and another bureaucratic hurdle in the decision making process.
osei 10 years ago

kuffour why didnt u introduce this in ur regime?u see how greedy u people are.This suggestion wouldnt have come up if NPP had been in power.

kuffour why didnt u introduce this in ur regime?u see how greedy u people are.This suggestion wouldnt have come up if NPP had been in power.
alfred 10 years ago

chiefs were relevant in C17th when there no political institutions like judiciary,GBA,army.police,legislature,executive,assembly,MCE,DCE,ETC ETC

chiefs were relevant in C17th when there no political institutions like judiciary,GBA,army.police,legislature,executive,assembly,MCE,DCE,ETC ETC
Kwame 10 years ago

The Chieftancy institution is outmoded, undemocratic and useless. It has no basis in our current systems of governance where the people are consulted in the decision making process. It is the only institution that any foolish ...
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The Chieftancy institution is outmoded, undemocratic and useless. It has no basis in our current systems of governance where the people are consulted in the decision making process. It is the only institution that any foolish or stupid person can become a ruler based on the mere fact that he comes from a royal family.
KWAME ACHI london,(KUMASI BREMANG 10 years ago

WHO EVER YOU ARE,FIRST RESPECT YOUR SELF.SECOND CHAMBER IS NOT FOR ONE PARTY.USE YOUR WORDS WISELY SO CALL NANA.TRUELY GHANAIANS RESPECT THEM SELVES.MAY GOD OR ALLAH BE WITH US.

WHO EVER YOU ARE,FIRST RESPECT YOUR SELF.SECOND CHAMBER IS NOT FOR ONE PARTY.USE YOUR WORDS WISELY SO CALL NANA.TRUELY GHANAIANS RESPECT THEM SELVES.MAY GOD OR ALLAH BE WITH US.
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 10 years ago

I am sad to hear this from Kufuor of all people. A second chamber is totally unnecessary. In any case Chiefs should be the last to ever think of if we ever thought of introducing a second chamber!

I am sad to hear this from Kufuor of all people. A second chamber is totally unnecessary. In any case Chiefs should be the last to ever think of if we ever thought of introducing a second chamber!
Gerald 10 years ago

What then do we do with Council of State? You want all these so that members will draw fat tax-free allowances for doing nothing.

Chiefs must be content with the huge tax-free salary they are enjoying for doing nothing. Mo ...
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What then do we do with Council of State? You want all these so that members will draw fat tax-free allowances for doing nothing.

Chiefs must be content with the huge tax-free salary they are enjoying for doing nothing. Most of the chiefs are idiots still living in the 12th century
Abena 10 years ago

get rid of it

get rid of it
alfred 10 years ago

there is no chief in any developed city...correct me if am wrong..

there is no chief in any developed city...correct me if am wrong..
Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago

Those Zoombies know nothing about what
Kufour was saying, do we have the money to pay the Chiefs those Zoombies

Those Zoombies know nothing about what
Kufour was saying, do we have the money to pay the Chiefs those Zoombies
David Osei 10 years ago

What has these chiefs done for their tribes anyway? For them to even talk about this proposal, let each and everyone of them tell all Ghanaians in writing, how many plots they have sold since they became chiefs, the total mon ...
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What has these chiefs done for their tribes anyway? For them to even talk about this proposal, let each and everyone of them tell all Ghanaians in writing, how many plots they have sold since they became chiefs, the total monies collected for these said lands and others and how these said monies collected were used.
When they sell lands or plots and use the peoples money to marry as many wives as they want and not even thinking of putting up markets, town halls etc; for the peoples used, what makes them think that they can be good members of these said chambers? Will they agree to be vetted and are they prepared to take all the insults the people will pile upon them?
Is the country, at this time ready for this ''so-called second chamber'' when teachers are not paid and Doctors are asked to go fend for themselves.
What we have, as at now, is more than enough, Mr. President.
A word to the wise is enough.
Sikamanba 10 years ago

Why didn't Kuffour i suggest that when he was president? The idea is self serving and dangerous!!
Kuffour i is becoming very divisive!

Why didn't Kuffour i suggest that when he was president? The idea is self serving and dangerous!!
Kuffour i is becoming very divisive!
OMANBA 10 years ago

Kuffuor is far behind the modern thinking of most ghanaians.He is totally out of touch with the views of the majority of ghanaians.

Kuffuor is far behind the modern thinking of most ghanaians.He is totally out of touch with the views of the majority of ghanaians.
Nana 10 years ago

HAHAHAHA; THIEF MAN DE FEAR THIEF MAN BE THIS: YOU WERE IN POWER FOR 8YEARS; WHY DID YOU DO ALL THESE WITH YOUR VITO POWER?
WE CALL THIS GREEDY THIEF:

HAHAHAHA; THIEF MAN DE FEAR THIEF MAN BE THIS: YOU WERE IN POWER FOR 8YEARS; WHY DID YOU DO ALL THESE WITH YOUR VITO POWER?
WE CALL THIS GREEDY THIEF:
SENDERO 10 years ago

Nkrumah won the struggle for independence for Ghana but Danquah is winning the war

The CPP wanted Socialism, a single parliament, an authoritarian leader, the president with powers to sack judges, and a unitary state

Da ...
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Nkrumah won the struggle for independence for Ghana but Danquah is winning the war

The CPP wanted Socialism, a single parliament, an authoritarian leader, the president with powers to sack judges, and a unitary state

Danquah wanted a liberal free market system, with a president subjected to the constitution, 2 legislative chambers and a federal system

Right now the liberal free market system has been achieved. We also have a strong constitutional order. Now we are working on the upper house of parliament. After that federalism.
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

your Danquah was a paid for CIA agent.

your Danquah was a paid for CIA agent.
SENDERO 10 years ago

When the CIA declassifies its files in 2016 a few names will shock you regarding the people it sponsored.

You will hold your breath and make no comment at the revelation

When the CIA declassifies its files in 2016 a few names will shock you regarding the people it sponsored.

You will hold your breath and make no comment at the revelation
YAO KWAKWA 10 years ago

How did he become our president?

Me too. I momentarily forget that I am dealing with blacks.

How did he become our president?

Me too. I momentarily forget that I am dealing with blacks.
Kofibabone 10 years ago

Wo maame tw3 k3se3 for insulting ur formar prez... Ayigbe no kwasia

Wo maame tw3 k3se3 for insulting ur formar prez... Ayigbe no kwasia
Yaw Adu-Asare 10 years ago

Why beat about the bush?

If you have nothing useful to say, just keep quiet.

Why beat about the bush?

If you have nothing useful to say, just keep quiet.
Steel-Pulse (Primus-Interparis) 10 years ago

And whose tax money is going to be used to pay such greedy bastards.Just as the present nincompoops, they will be as useless and wasteful as ever. This is a non-starter!!!
GHANA OUR BELOVED COUNTRY IS DOOMED FOREVER!!!

And whose tax money is going to be used to pay such greedy bastards.Just as the present nincompoops, they will be as useless and wasteful as ever. This is a non-starter!!!
GHANA OUR BELOVED COUNTRY IS DOOMED FOREVER!!!
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

dumb idea.. because Britain has it Ghana must copy

dumb idea.. because Britain has it Ghana must copy
Hard Reply 10 years ago

The very people saying this don't pay tax. Now they want positions for the government to waste money on them too. President kufuor to be honest with you, you don't make sense anymore.

The very people saying this don't pay tax. Now they want positions for the government to waste money on them too. President kufuor to be honest with you, you don't make sense anymore.
AMB 10 years ago

Another ploy to give NPP a chance in Governance. This will be too expensive for the intended purpose. Kuffour should have advocated for and implemented this in his 2nd Tenure!

Another ploy to give NPP a chance in Governance. This will be too expensive for the intended purpose. Kuffour should have advocated for and implemented this in his 2nd Tenure!
Rita 10 years ago

News about politics and politicians seems to always dominate Ghanaian news & often, they're always negative. Don't we have any positive & important news at all?

News about politics and politicians seems to always dominate Ghanaian news & often, they're always negative. Don't we have any positive & important news at all?
Hammer 10 years ago

Rita, bcos ghanaians are stupid. They focus all their energy in these corrupt goons, who continue to deprive them.

Rita, bcos ghanaians are stupid. They focus all their energy in these corrupt goons, who continue to deprive them.
Pan Africanism 10 years ago

Ali Bab and his second chamber of thieves.

Ali Bab and his second chamber of thieves.
Akosua Tabuwaa 10 years ago

The thieves are looking for a way to amass more wealth.You should be content with selling lands.Who needs a 2n Chamber?Its has been a failure in UK.

The thieves are looking for a way to amass more wealth.You should be content with selling lands.Who needs a 2n Chamber?Its has been a failure in UK.
Joe Canada 10 years ago

please, whatever you guys decides to do, don't include the chiefs. they are more corrupt than average Ghanaian politician. those guys are like prostitutes willing to go to bed with any government who will satisfy their needs ...
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please, whatever you guys decides to do, don't include the chiefs. they are more corrupt than average Ghanaian politician. those guys are like prostitutes willing to go to bed with any government who will satisfy their needs not their peoples needs. they are a major stumbling block to Ghana's progress. to me that institution has outlived it's usefulness.
Wahabu 10 years ago

It is normal for the former president to make such move in the interest of the country, my problem however, is what then will be the use of the council of state and can't we just turn that into the second chamber being advoca ...
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It is normal for the former president to make such move in the interest of the country, my problem however, is what then will be the use of the council of state and can't we just turn that into the second chamber being advocated for and serve our scarce resources. The council of state has regional representation, and other representatives, may be just small modification to the current nature of the council, and i believe we will have a second chamber then.
kpakpo onukpa 10 years ago

Kufuor must shut up. He has no credibility. Can't compare himself to busia or Nkrumah. These two respected Ghanaians n did not plunder state resources for personal gain. Thief.

Kufuor must shut up. He has no credibility. Can't compare himself to busia or Nkrumah. These two respected Ghanaians n did not plunder state resources for personal gain. Thief.
geeda,error corrupt mahama rot 10 years ago

GOOD IDEAR PAPA K4,WE CAN NOT STAND ONE PLACE EVERYDAY,WE LEARN ALL THE TIME,AS A NATION WE MUST GO FOWARD,NOA BACWARDS,ONLY FOOLS NDC WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND,BECOS THEY HAVE NO VISION FOR THE NATION,WHY NDC WHY,MMOA,ITS TIME T ...
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GOOD IDEAR PAPA K4,WE CAN NOT STAND ONE PLACE EVERYDAY,WE LEARN ALL THE TIME,AS A NATION WE MUST GO FOWARD,NOA BACWARDS,ONLY FOOLS NDC WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND,BECOS THEY HAVE NO VISION FOR THE NATION,WHY NDC WHY,MMOA,ITS TIME TO THINK,IF IS NOT CORRUPT NDC WILL NOT AGREE,FOOLS
Qxg Ghana ba 10 years ago

Oh yes this could be a good idea, but how are these representatives going to get paid? do we have all these amount to spend? if yes than why cant we use that amount which would be going into these chiefs to help buy some educ ...
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Oh yes this could be a good idea, but how are these representatives going to get paid? do we have all these amount to spend? if yes than why cant we use that amount which would be going into these chiefs to help buy some educational items like computers to help educate our schools and colleges? this payment is not going to be a one time thing to the chiefs but for life. what do you think if such an amount goes into the education sector for life, what would be the standards of our education as compaired to other nations. what about putting this cash into the health care sector for life? Dont let us say all is right but let us weigh the pros and cons of every thing before we go ahead and support every thing for all is good but not all is required of us to implement.
Roy 10 years ago

Personal interest is here at play

Personal interest is here at play
kpakpo onukpa 10 years ago

Kufuor the thief always scheming to plunder Ghana's coffers. Wants Asantehene to be in Ghana's house of lords. We don't need it neither can we afford it. Another scheme for more chop chop for the elites. What we need is serio ...
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Kufuor the thief always scheming to plunder Ghana's coffers. Wants Asantehene to be in Ghana's house of lords. We don't need it neither can we afford it. Another scheme for more chop chop for the elites. What we need is serious institutional reforms n rise of the masses againts oppressors like Kufuor. Appoint Chinery-Hesse Commission to implement your scheme. Worry about your moribund npp first.
Earl Jones 10 years ago

Let's not dilute our democracy. Any such second chamber must be composed of elected members. Chiefs who are enstooled/enthorned/enskined by accident of birth must be excluded from the process.
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Let's not dilute our democracy. Any such second chamber must be composed of elected members. Chiefs who are enstooled/enthorned/enskined by accident of birth must be excluded from the process.
There will be a conflict of interest for chiefs to be allowed to sit in any second chamber. They already have a traditional role to play such as being custodians of our culture and land. It is a role that some of them are already abusing such as selling our lands and pocketing the proceeds.
Strengthening the existing legislature with additional powers will be better than creating an additional chamber. We already have dinosaurs in the name of the council of state. We don't want another one. The wage and resource bill that will go with a second chamber cannot be justified.
If our retired politicians want a voice in the running of our dear country, they can do so in individual capacities as they are already doing. Until our institutions become stronger and relevant like in the West, I don't think we are ready for a second chamber. A second chamber will also just be another avenue to perpetuate corruption and stall the decision making process of the executive and legislative arms of government. Let’s make our existing institutions work first then we can think of adding more dinosaurs.
Even the United Kingdom, the seat of democracy is doing away with hereditary peers in the house of Lords.
I can understand the nostalgia President Kuffour might be habouring. Indeed the trappings of power are difficult to relinguish but he has served his time and stepped aside. He should remain there and let the youth take over where he left off.
kpakpo onukpa 10 years ago

I agree with u. He is drunk with the trappings of power and finding another avenue for ex-gratia n plundering of the public purse. The legislature we have now is inept n weak, the judiciary is corrupt n politicized n the exec ...
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I agree with u. He is drunk with the trappings of power and finding another avenue for ex-gratia n plundering of the public purse. The legislature we have now is inept n weak, the judiciary is corrupt n politicized n the executive is just clueless n directionless. Who is check n balancing whom? Oh Ghanaians wake up.
appiah 10 years ago

Go to hell with the national house of Chiefs and their antiquated ideas. With the corrupt and greedy people like the current politicians ( NPP & NDC)and our chiefs who care about their stomach and nothing else, no political s ...
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Go to hell with the national house of Chiefs and their antiquated ideas. With the corrupt and greedy people like the current politicians ( NPP & NDC)and our chiefs who care about their stomach and nothing else, no political system will succeed. Will kufour tell us if second chamber will have prevented him from awarding himself medals and selling to himself state lands? What we need is selfless leaders like Nkrumah and Busiah; and accountability system that ensue that there is consequence for wrong doing no matter your position or party.
kpakpo onukpa 10 years ago

Chiefs, the most corrupt after the police.

Chiefs, the most corrupt after the police.
Azie 10 years ago

These chiefs are more intelligent than these book professors and Drs.

These chiefs are more intelligent than these book professors and Drs.
Kobena 10 years ago

There we go again!
In 1972, one chief sat in his palace and told his elders that "Akyeampong should rule for 20 years!" And within days, the chiefs on Ghana were falling over each other, trooping to the Castle to "plead with ...
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There we go again!
In 1972, one chief sat in his palace and told his elders that "Akyeampong should rule for 20 years!" And within days, the chiefs on Ghana were falling over each other, trooping to the Castle to "plead with Akyeampong to rule for 20 years."

No, if we have to have a second chamber, it should be a fully elected chamber, elected two years after Parliamentary elections so that incompetent ruling parties can be punished during the second chamber elections.

It has to be a chamber with teeth to stop STX, GYEEDA and important national issues like dubious purchases of aircraft and the mining law!
kpakpo onukpa 10 years ago

Massa, we have parliamentarians now who are members of committees n subcommittees. Are they doing their oversight? They are rather collecting their car loans, housing allowances n fat salaries. Don't need another chamber. Npp ...
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Massa, we have parliamentarians now who are members of committees n subcommittees. Are they doing their oversight? They are rather collecting their car loans, housing allowances n fat salaries. Don't need another chamber. Npp is suffering from withdrawal from power symptoms.
Paa Kodwo 10 years ago

NOT NECESSARY FOR A NATION WITH A POPULATION OF TWENTY TWO MILLION,UNDERDEVELOPED AND HIGHT INDEBTED POOR COUNTRY IN THE WORLD.

OUR INFRASTRUCTURE IS STILL IN SHAMBLES, DIRECT THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO UPLIFT THE SITUATIO ...
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NOT NECESSARY FOR A NATION WITH A POPULATION OF TWENTY TWO MILLION,UNDERDEVELOPED AND HIGHT INDEBTED POOR COUNTRY IN THE WORLD.

OUR INFRASTRUCTURE IS STILL IN SHAMBLES, DIRECT THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO UPLIFT THE SITUATION IN GHANA.
Kobena 10 years ago

Paa Kodwo,
The reason why STX, GYEEDA, Ms Coton, the stinky Aircraft purchase deal, the hopeless Mining Law and others happen in Ghana is because every four years we go to the polls and with tainted tribal and party lenses, ...
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Paa Kodwo,
The reason why STX, GYEEDA, Ms Coton, the stinky Aircraft purchase deal, the hopeless Mining Law and others happen in Ghana is because every four years we go to the polls and with tainted tribal and party lenses, vote a large group of crooks from one party to ride rough shod on the people with no checks and balances.

Last year alone the state of Ghana was looted by a whopping 1.75 billion in over-expenditure for which nobody is answering any questions. It has been like that for the past twenty one years!

If we had a second chamber like the US or the House of Lords in the UK, someone would ask questions about the malpractices and demand answers. That is my point!
Paa Kodwo 10 years ago

OPAYIN KOBENA.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PIECE OF NOTE.

PLEASE, THE NATIONS THAT YOU MENTIONED DO HAVE SOUND ECONOMIC FINANCES TO SUPPORT THEIR ALREADY CREATED CHAMBERS.

WE ARE STILL A HIGH INDEBTED POOR COUNTRY IN THE WORL ...
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OPAYIN KOBENA.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PIECE OF NOTE.

PLEASE, THE NATIONS THAT YOU MENTIONED DO HAVE SOUND ECONOMIC FINANCES TO SUPPORT THEIR ALREADY CREATED CHAMBERS.

WE ARE STILL A HIGH INDEBTED POOR COUNTRY IN THE WORLD(HIPC)

WHERE IS GHANA GOING TO GET THE FUNDS TO FINANCE KUFFOUR'S SO CALLED CHAMBER.

AS YOU SAID, IT WILL GIVE ROOM TO CRIMINALS THIS MEANS TO DUPE AND LOOT THE NATION AGAIN.
NANA USED BAWUMIA 10 years ago

ANOTHER SOURCE TO CORRUPT GHANA.

ANOTHER SOURCE TO CORRUPT GHANA.
alfred 10 years ago

kufuor pls pls ..not chiefs again...pls

kufuor pls pls ..not chiefs again...pls
YAO KWAKWA 10 years ago

We need to decorate the Teshie Shooting Range again if our leaders are to stop destabilizing our society by stealing and stealing and stealing with law enforcement looking on unconcerned.

This culture of impunity is the r ...
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We need to decorate the Teshie Shooting Range again if our leaders are to stop destabilizing our society by stealing and stealing and stealing with law enforcement looking on unconcerned.

This culture of impunity is the reason why JJ Rawlings with his buga buga type violently shot their way to power. That should have been a wake up call but he and his kalabule wife also came and stole and stole and stole and stole because they together with their cronies saw that the black people living in Ghana were fools.

Since 1979 the stealing has not stopped and will not stop until another young man picks up a gun and start collecting them like the garbage they are and shoot them at the Teshie Shooting range.

How can Kan Dapaah and his thiefing cronies including Thiefour sell our oil dredging ship to pay off a judgment debt and there are no paper trail as to how much they actually paid.to our so-called creditors

That idiot sitting as Judgment Debt Commission was yesterday feigning surprise as if the over 25 MILLION DOLLARS fraudulently paid was peanuts. This idiot calling himself a judge is part of a bloody conspiracy to cover up the kalabule enterprise called judgement debt. We are watching him, too

Me, I will happily support this next young man or woman who will come and teach their super thieves calling themselves leaders a brutal lesson.

Teshie range now.
honesty 10 years ago

why , all of a sudden this rubbish.

why , all of a sudden this rubbish.
contra 10 years ago

these chiefs are thiefs

these chiefs are thiefs
Kwasi 10 years ago

We have been spending too much on our government already, and we cannot create another house. The problem in Ghana is how we spend on our big government(All arms of government)

We have been spending too much on our government already, and we cannot create another house. The problem in Ghana is how we spend on our big government(All arms of government)
kusi 10 years ago

just listen to this stupid idiot kuffour do you think we fools who don't think about the past baa loo ni oya ye juluo baalawu.

just listen to this stupid idiot kuffour do you think we fools who don't think about the past baa loo ni oya ye juluo baalawu.
KUROTWIAMANSA 10 years ago

OH? SO HE KNEW THIS. WHY DIDN'T HE APPLY IT WHEN HE WAS IN POWER?
MASSA, SHUT THE FUCK UP AND STOP BEING THE TEACHER OF GOVERNANCE YOU ARE NOT.

OH? SO HE KNEW THIS. WHY DIDN'T HE APPLY IT WHEN HE WAS IN POWER?
MASSA, SHUT THE FUCK UP AND STOP BEING THE TEACHER OF GOVERNANCE YOU ARE NOT.
mohammed 10 years ago

it should be a donated services. Why don't you think about our gutters and dirty environment all over the Country. When you travel abroad is it dirty like that? why can't kufour see how clean England and the rest of the world ...
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it should be a donated services. Why don't you think about our gutters and dirty environment all over the Country. When you travel abroad is it dirty like that? why can't kufour see how clean England and the rest of the world than Ghana.
OKUDZETT 10 years ago

We all know how greedy kufour and some of his cohorts in the npeepee (npp)are just to create corrupt New institutions to further deepen the afflictions of the common man.Is this man not ashamed of himself by such a proposal. ...
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We all know how greedy kufour and some of his cohorts in the npeepee (npp)are just to create corrupt New institutions to further deepen the afflictions of the common man.Is this man not ashamed of himself by such a proposal. He is not only serious, but also making useless suggestions.
ALPHA 10 years ago

first get the chiefs out. That body is toothless body and a waste of money and time. The problem with Ghana is there are many people including chiefs who are lazy and just want free money and nothing else. They want to be see ...
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first get the chiefs out. That body is toothless body and a waste of money and time. The problem with Ghana is there are many people including chiefs who are lazy and just want free money and nothing else. They want to be seen but do basically nothing and not accountable. Who cares about chiefs in 21st century. Next what happened to council of state. Turn it to the second chamber with no appointment but competitive politics. Restrict it to 50 members and reduce parliament to 200 fixed for all times but redistricted for population growth.
Pan Africanism 10 years ago

Let them keep the chiefs BUT without pay nor allowances. There will be there to help their local communities

Let them keep the chiefs BUT without pay nor allowances. There will be there to help their local communities
Hussein A Ibrahim Atta 10 years ago

This is a foolish idea Kuffuor wants to take Ghana to medieval ages , the idea also will creat more tribalism and social discontent in the country

This is a foolish idea Kuffuor wants to take Ghana to medieval ages , the idea also will creat more tribalism and social discontent in the country
Your Adviser 10 years ago

Kuffour, don't behave like a greedy man, leave NDC alone. Were you not once a president, why did you not institute this idea at the time of your presidency ? You are talking about winner takes all, right !, but in your time, ...
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Kuffour, don't behave like a greedy man, leave NDC alone. Were you not once a president, why did you not institute this idea at the time of your presidency ? You are talking about winner takes all, right !, but in your time, you took all.
Besides, you do not have trust in the people we voted, How then would you have trust in the second chamber ? At the end of the day, it's going to be just sharing of Ghana's little money among themselves.
Nana Kofi-London 10 years ago

After leaving office you now can see..where are the "MEN" you boasted off,,,,you were so busy looting so u couldnt implement anything. Just shut up and leave the doers do what needs to be done.

After leaving office you now can see..where are the "MEN" you boasted off,,,,you were so busy looting so u couldnt implement anything. Just shut up and leave the doers do what needs to be done.
MARCUS AMPADU 10 years ago

The Second Chamber idea is a very good way at this juncture in our history to govern our country. Like the free SHS idea that was proposed by Nana Akufo-Addo during the 2012 election campaign, the second chamber idea is trace ...
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The Second Chamber idea is a very good way at this juncture in our history to govern our country. Like the free SHS idea that was proposed by Nana Akufo-Addo during the 2012 election campaign, the second chamber idea is traceable to Kwame Nkrumah. (Please see his autobiography, pg.242.
It is true our chiefs are now more educated than when Nkrumah was ruling Ghana.
If they are to play any significant role in the second chamber, they must first become computer literate. ICTing chieftaincy - all the chiefs now - will help them to play a greater uptodate role in the governance of the nation.
(See my forthcoming article on how our chiefs
can transform traditional governance, accountability, and fast track-development by upgrading their leadership role)
MAKEMAKE 10 years ago

Who will pay for all the nation computers ?

Who will pay for all the nation computers ?
Activist 10 years ago

................. for your forthcoming article (let me know & don't let me miss it).
I don't think you're a Okouampa's type of serial article spreader on this web, also don't forget to place your email address at the ...
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................. for your forthcoming article (let me know & don't let me miss it).
I don't think you're a Okouampa's type of serial article spreader on this web, also don't forget to place your email address at the bottom of your proposed article for more feedbacks.
Marcus can you write an article promoting "chieftaincy traditional democratic rule in Africa or Ghana? Otherwise I'd ask some other author to do that here.
Are you a serial article writer here on GhanaWeb?
I'll search to find you!!
Pelicles 10 years ago

I understand your point but the question is, will the second chamber change anything in Ghana or it will be another bloated red tape bureaucracy? I have said before that institutions set up by humans will be applicable if tho ...
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I understand your point but the question is, will the second chamber change anything in Ghana or it will be another bloated red tape bureaucracy? I have said before that institutions set up by humans will be applicable if those humans who set it, will allow it to work they way it is supposed to be else, we should forget it. Look, we have been independent for over five decades, what have we done that shows that we are truly independent? Fact is, our budget is being supported by donor nations and does it make sense yet, we find it convenient to pay hefty amount of $50,000 each to our parliamentarians every four years and what sense does it make? How many parliamentarians do we have?

This suggestion by Kuffour is laudable but it will be another waste of taxpayers money. Those who will sit in that house will be similar to a rubber stamp which will not benefit the average Ghanaian.

Nkrumah made that suggestion which is fine but look at the life of the nation after 1966? We can't even operate a national airline which is very disgraceful and insulting to us.
Ada Boy 10 years ago

Thanks Marcus, I am pleased you have come onto this one. This is laudable idea.It will greatly reform parliament and introduce the missing checks and balances that the constitution failed to address in the first place.At the ...
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Thanks Marcus, I am pleased you have come onto this one. This is laudable idea.It will greatly reform parliament and introduce the missing checks and balances that the constitution failed to address in the first place.At the momenet, parliament is merely a rubber stamp for the president and the his/her party.I will look forward to your article.
Cheers
NON-ALIGNED 10 years ago

This is another channel of opportunity to widen the scope for more CORRUPTION and NEPOTISM. The usual playing fields of both USELESS parties - NPP and NDC.

QUOTE:
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This is another channel of opportunity to widen the scope for more CORRUPTION and NEPOTISM. The usual playing fields of both USELESS parties - NPP and NDC.

QUOTE:
"We have a lot of scholars who are chiefs in this country, gone were the days when the chiefs were uneducated,” he argued."

His quote alone makes his whole argument baseless and not worthy of consideration by any true citizen of Ghana..................

Don't we have a lot of scholars like himself, who have messed the country up?

Is he now suggesting that chiefs who are scholars can do better than him, his cronies and that of the NDC lot?

I don't get it!

If that his the case, then we should have stayed with our chiefs in decision making in every aspect of our society as we used to do in OUR OWN WAY. Because scholars (the educated illiterates) have failed OUR dear nation miserably.................

Once again! The entire NPP. (PNDC) and the NDC parties, together with their cronies have failed GHANAIANS miserably; so therefore a call for more bureaucracy is not what we want from any of them!

What we Ghanaians need is rid the nation of these two useless parties for good - through the ballot box! Emough of this tribalistic gutter politics and concentrate on the good of the nation!

GOD BLESS GHANA!
AFRICAN FOREVER!
NICO 10 years ago

This will bring serious drain on national coffers by paying of salaries and gratuity at the end of every month and four years. Let us find solutions to our unemployed graduates first for it getting out of hands.

This will bring serious drain on national coffers by paying of salaries and gratuity at the end of every month and four years. Let us find solutions to our unemployed graduates first for it getting out of hands.
Evans 10 years ago

More avenue for the thieving policians to waste our money. No way. Mr Former President let the thieves get a job than live off the taxes of the poor Ghanaian

More avenue for the thieving policians to waste our money. No way. Mr Former President let the thieves get a job than live off the taxes of the poor Ghanaian
B. Asamoah 10 years ago

If any idiot proposes for a chamber to be created for my grand father and co. to sit in and collect allowances, do you think they would say no. why did K4 not propose this stupid idea when he was president? He should be ign ...
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If any idiot proposes for a chamber to be created for my grand father and co. to sit in and collect allowances, do you think they would say no. why did K4 not propose this stupid idea when he was president? He should be ignored.
Yaw Adu-Asare 10 years ago

Asamoah has discovered the uselessness of Kufuor's idea. Ghanaians must ignore Kufuor.

Asamoah has discovered the uselessness of Kufuor's idea. Ghanaians must ignore Kufuor.
cs 10 years ago

No way,just creating more room to waste tax payers money. Ghana is a little country for that. Gready politicians

No way,just creating more room to waste tax payers money. Ghana is a little country for that. Gready politicians
Yiadom 10 years ago

hmmm not this time of deplorable state of conomy,if those constitute the chamber will serve for free then it is okay, if not then to me please there will be inflation on our budgetl, from flying pan to fire,

hmmm not this time of deplorable state of conomy,if those constitute the chamber will serve for free then it is okay, if not then to me please there will be inflation on our budgetl, from flying pan to fire,
atomic 10 years ago

A second chamber for chiefs will aggravate the already debilitating chieftancy disputes afflicting our dear nation

A second chamber for chiefs will aggravate the already debilitating chieftancy disputes afflicting our dear nation
John Mensah 10 years ago

This is the dumbest idea I have ever heard. Just another avenue to waste our scarce resources on parochial interest seeking fools. The Money that would be used in creating this farce should rather be invested in Education an ...
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This is the dumbest idea I have ever heard. Just another avenue to waste our scarce resources on parochial interest seeking fools. The Money that would be used in creating this farce should rather be invested in Education and Health.
NANA ASARE 10 years ago

I THINK IT'S AN INTERESTING ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT.

I THINK IT'S AN INTERESTING ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT.
Kwame-USA 10 years ago

This sounds good on paper but in reality, we can't afford this lofty system. We have over three hundred MPS, they all receive salaries and allowances, car and accommodation loans, ex-gratia etc. Perhaps, we should reduce the ...
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This sounds good on paper but in reality, we can't afford this lofty system. We have over three hundred MPS, they all receive salaries and allowances, car and accommodation loans, ex-gratia etc. Perhaps, we should reduce the size of our parliament to 200, then create a lower chamber of 100 more people.
Kwame 10 years ago

Mr Kuffour, please tell us what the first chamber does other than funerals then we can support a second chamber. You were once a paliamentarian,remember.

Mr Kuffour, please tell us what the first chamber does other than funerals then we can support a second chamber. You were once a paliamentarian,remember.
Joe 10 years ago

Is a gud idea kudos to president Koffour

Is a gud idea kudos to president Koffour
JOE 10 years ago

KUFFOUR WHY CAN T YOU DO THAT WHEN YOU ARE IN POWER?shame and a disgraced president,only interested in looting Ghana s resources

KUFFOUR WHY CAN T YOU DO THAT WHEN YOU ARE IN POWER?shame and a disgraced president,only interested in looting Ghana s resources
Jeff, UK 10 years ago

This is ludicrous. Chiefs have outlived their relevance since the introduction of central governance in GH like the Lords of Britain. They have been involved in all manner of vices. Illegal sale of stool lands, ritual murders ...
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This is ludicrous. Chiefs have outlived their relevance since the introduction of central governance in GH like the Lords of Britain. They have been involved in all manner of vices. Illegal sale of stool lands, ritual murders, drug trafficking, just to name a few. Some have even been chased out of their traditional areas by their sudjects. After suffering all these humiliations, they now looking to salvage their sunk images at the national level. Yes, there may be the need for a second chamber but this not a time to add more pressure to the national purse. These chiefs, sources have it will always demand monies for even attending national events such as independence day celebrations. Enough of the leeching
kaaaaaaaaaaaaaay 10 years ago

You see, the chiefs are supporting because it is an opportunity to help them make money. What benefits have accrued to the nation from the existing Parliament. They have turned a blind eye to all the bogus contracts that have ...
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You see, the chiefs are supporting because it is an opportunity to help them make money. What benefits have accrued to the nation from the existing Parliament. They have turned a blind eye to all the bogus contracts that have gone through the house. what is the guarantee that the chiefs who will be in the second chamber and other reps will not wear party colours and be partisan. Dont waste our limited resources on this proposal.
iddirisu abubakari 10 years ago

good strategy to depoliticized national issues.

good strategy to depoliticized national issues.
KK 10 years ago

We don't need all that waste of money.
What has been the use of even the 200+ we have.

We don't need all that waste of money.
What has been the use of even the 200+ we have.
Abena 10 years ago

Did the former president make this recomendation to the constitutional review committee ? what is needed to be check is the enormous power the presidency has. For instance minsters of state should not be chosen from parliamen ...
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Did the former president make this recomendation to the constitutional review committee ? what is needed to be check is the enormous power the presidency has. For instance minsters of state should not be chosen from parliament.
KWAKU POKU 10 years ago

AS FAR AS AM CONCERNED KUFUORS`S SUGGESTION IS A CALL IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. I MEAN YOU ALREADY HAVE YOUR NATIONAL HOUSE OF CHIEFS, THE COUNCIL OF STATE AND MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT. WHAT YOU(MR KUFUOR SHOULD BE ADVOCATING FOR ...
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AS FAR AS AM CONCERNED KUFUORS`S SUGGESTION IS A CALL IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. I MEAN YOU ALREADY HAVE YOUR NATIONAL HOUSE OF CHIEFS, THE COUNCIL OF STATE AND MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT. WHAT YOU(MR KUFUOR SHOULD BE ADVOCATING FOR IS MAKING THE AFOREMENTIONED INSTITUTIONS WORK. THIS THING YOU ARE CALLING FOR WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL BURDEN ON THE ORDINARY CITIZENS OF GHANA. I CAN HOWEVER UNDERSTAND WHERE OUR FORMER PRESIDENT IS COMING FROM BECAUSE HERE IS A MAN WHO RECEIVES A SALARY AS FAT AS OUR SITTING PRESIDENT AND YET HE PAYS NOT A DIME TO THE STATE BY WAY OF TAX. NO WONDER WHEN A PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANT LOSES OUT TO THEIR OPPONENT THEY FEEL LIKE THROWING THE WHOLE COUNTRY INTO A STATE OF ANARCHY
Kwasi Asante, Providence,RI USA 10 years ago

My Uncle Kwaku Opoku,
I have written intensively about this topic years ago. The Council of State and the National House of Chiefs does not have any power to write Laws under our current Constitution. This approach is worth ...
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My Uncle Kwaku Opoku,
I have written intensively about this topic years ago. The Council of State and the National House of Chiefs does not have any power to write Laws under our current Constitution. This approach is worth exploring.

We can afford it if Government cut off corruption and unscrupulous unfounded "Wayome" payments and Officials stacking millions of dollars in foreign Banks.
Every politician and government Official I know is paying thousands of US dollars to educate their children in the USA and Great Britain. You will be surprised how much it cost per child and these government Officials salaries.
Aduanaba 10 years ago

I hardly disagree with prez Kufour on many issues but not on this 'House of Lords' idea.

It would end up being partisan anyway

It would cost us a fortune, monies that could be used to ameliorate suffering ie

1. Did I ...
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I hardly disagree with prez Kufour on many issues but not on this 'House of Lords' idea.

It would end up being partisan anyway

It would cost us a fortune, monies that could be used to ameliorate suffering ie

1. Did I hear a news caster beg for funds for a hole in heart girl cos parents cant afford and state does not help in this situations?

2. Is it true that kidney failure is a death sentence in Ghana cos almost all sufferers can't get 200Euros three or two times a week?

And what do we want to do with our money?

Duplicate parliament?

Put hundreds more on the insane MPs' salary level?

Buy and fuel 100s of Land Cruisers?

House hundreds more in Accra? Pay fat allowances?

No, I beg to differ.

And to u ppl insulting prez Kufour, what kind of upbringing did u get? How can sharing ideas generate insults.
Kwasi Asante, Providence,RI USA 10 years ago

I have long written in Traditional Congress Political Party manifesto about the need establish a second Chamber consisting of representatives of National House of Chiefs. This, I wrote should be elected by individual Kingdoms ...
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I have long written in Traditional Congress Political Party manifesto about the need establish a second Chamber consisting of representatives of National House of Chiefs. This, I wrote should be elected by individual Kingdoms. Idea is open to debate.

Unfortunately, my political partner corrupted our initiatives by accepting bribes from some NDC quarters and endorsed NDC during President Atta Mills first campaign. This was done behind my back. Consequently, I was forced to deny TDC endorsement of NDC through Chronicles news paper. My action killed TCP to take off.

The idea is brilliant and must be explored. I have a lot to publish in support. I may consider to do so in the near future.

Traditional Congress Party (TDC)
Co-Founder
Lovey 10 years ago

Primitive chiefs who fights among themselves and can never come to any agreement, are now being suggested to oversee some MP's? Unbelievable!

Primitive chiefs who fights among themselves and can never come to any agreement, are now being suggested to oversee some MP's? Unbelievable!
OSEI AGYAPONG EDWARD 10 years ago

I think inasmuch as the call of the second chamber is important , we also need to have a broader consultation on the mater so that Ghana does not spent another billion of cedis to remunerate people's who's contribution wil ...
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I think inasmuch as the call of the second chamber is important , we also need to have a broader consultation on the mater so that Ghana does not spent another billion of cedis to remunerate people's who's contribution will not impact positively on the ordinary Ghanaian.
freddo 10 years ago

YOU CAN CALL IT A STUPID IDEA BUT THAT IS THE SYSTEM BEING PRACTICED IN HOLLAND AND IT WORKS PERFECT. LISTEN TO WISDOM

YOU CAN CALL IT A STUPID IDEA BUT THAT IS THE SYSTEM BEING PRACTICED IN HOLLAND AND IT WORKS PERFECT. LISTEN TO WISDOM
OMANBA 10 years ago

IT IS BEING PRACTISED IN HOLLAND AND THEREFORE MUST BE ADOPTED BY GHANA.RUBBISH!!!!

IT IS BEING PRACTISED IN HOLLAND AND THEREFORE MUST BE ADOPTED BY GHANA.RUBBISH!!!!
Lorgo Ligri 10 years ago

Why not if they can get a foot into the circle of corruption. Who will turn down an offer to binge on the best lucrative deals of our time?

Why not if they can get a foot into the circle of corruption. Who will turn down an offer to binge on the best lucrative deals of our time?
CHE 10 years ago

Such a waste of our meagre resources as a developing nation. We tend to copy blindly what happens in the west forgetting that they have more wealth per capita and are more developed. I WOULD RATHER SUGGEST MAKING ALL MEMBERSH ...
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Such a waste of our meagre resources as a developing nation. We tend to copy blindly what happens in the west forgetting that they have more wealth per capita and are more developed. I WOULD RATHER SUGGEST MAKING ALL MEMBERSHIP OF THE COUNCIL OF STATE BE SUBJECT TO POPULAR ELECTIONS INSTEAD
OBRONI 10 years ago

The Council of State are often just following the governments opinion because they only consist of the majority members.
So or change Council of State in to house of chiefs or lords, or start 2nd house and cancel Council.

The Council of State are often just following the governments opinion because they only consist of the majority members.
So or change Council of State in to house of chiefs or lords, or start 2nd house and cancel Council.
yaaahooloo 10 years ago

WHEN IT WAS THE TURN OF A NORTHENER PRESIDENT YOU ADVOCATE FOR SECOND CHEMBER WHEN IT WAS YOUR TIME YOU NEVER KNEW THIS ,GREEDY TWART,LET MAHAMA ALSO HELP DEVELOP THE NORTH ,THEY DESERVE DEVELOPMENT NOT ONLY KUMASI,ACCRA,SECO ...
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WHEN IT WAS THE TURN OF A NORTHENER PRESIDENT YOU ADVOCATE FOR SECOND CHEMBER WHEN IT WAS YOUR TIME YOU NEVER KNEW THIS ,GREEDY TWART,LET MAHAMA ALSO HELP DEVELOP THE NORTH ,THEY DESERVE DEVELOPMENT NOT ONLY KUMASI,ACCRA,SECOND CHEMBER WILL LIMIT DEVELOPMENT OF SOME REGIONS
esi atta 10 years ago

ghanaians do not see value from the representation they now have.......what needs to be done is to 1) get the president and ministers and the MPs to declare their assets
2) remove the indemnity clause

ghanaians do not see value from the representation they now have.......what needs to be done is to 1) get the president and ministers and the MPs to declare their assets
2) remove the indemnity clause
TIKOB ALI 10 years ago

ONLY USELESS MAN LIKE KUFOUR WILL CONSUIT ON THIS MATTER.KUFOUR LET TALK ABOUT SEX AND ONLY SEX THAT WHERE YOU HAVE LEADERSHIP SKILLS.

ONLY USELESS MAN LIKE KUFOUR WILL CONSUIT ON THIS MATTER.KUFOUR LET TALK ABOUT SEX AND ONLY SEX THAT WHERE YOU HAVE LEADERSHIP SKILLS.
HOT PIN 10 years ago

THEIR SALARIES,THEN WHY NOT BUT REMEMBER IT IS DEFINATELY GOING TO BE THE WINNER TAKES ALL .GHANA IS ALREADY ABOUND WITH CORRUPT LEADERS ALREADY WHO WILL BE DYING TO BACK ANY CORRUPT SUGGESTION FROM THE FORMER CORRUPT PREZ.WE ...
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THEIR SALARIES,THEN WHY NOT BUT REMEMBER IT IS DEFINATELY GOING TO BE THE WINNER TAKES ALL .GHANA IS ALREADY ABOUND WITH CORRUPT LEADERS ALREADY WHO WILL BE DYING TO BACK ANY CORRUPT SUGGESTION FROM THE FORMER CORRUPT PREZ.WE HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO
nicman@atl 10 years ago

how many people do we need to run this small country even with these 5000 government appointee there is too much corruption.
why does NPp like court law and arguements and not improve what we have already

how many people do we need to run this small country even with these 5000 government appointee there is too much corruption.
why does NPp like court law and arguements and not improve what we have already
Yaw Adu-Asare 10 years ago

We should be talking about how to make the current parliament work better.

If the elected members in our single parliament are not working efficiently, why can we expect others in a second chamber would perform any better. ...
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We should be talking about how to make the current parliament work better.

If the elected members in our single parliament are not working efficiently, why can we expect others in a second chamber would perform any better.

Certain provisions in the 1992 constitution constrain performance of our parliament.

Kufuor knows he enjoyed tremendous executive power well over the power of the parliament. During his 8 years in office Kufuor did not complain about performance of parliament; why now?
OBRONI 10 years ago

The idea is not bad, as a second opinion to all legislature. But since we are a poor country, lets cut the number of parliamentarians back from 275 to 185 and then have a "House of Chiefs or Lords" of 75. But I can foresee al ...
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The idea is not bad, as a second opinion to all legislature. But since we are a poor country, lets cut the number of parliamentarians back from 275 to 185 and then have a "House of Chiefs or Lords" of 75. But I can foresee all ready that we create more costs than advantages.
K.B.HOLLAND 10 years ago

THESE ARE ALL RESULT OF PAYING THEM DOLLARS FOR NOTHING, IF THE FIRST CHAMBER COULDN'T HAVE FIT GHANA, WHAT CAN THE SECOND CHAMBER CAN DO?

THESE ARE ALL RESULT OF PAYING THEM DOLLARS FOR NOTHING, IF THE FIRST CHAMBER COULDN'T HAVE FIT GHANA, WHAT CAN THE SECOND CHAMBER CAN DO?
seeMe 10 years ago

The government is complaining about its finance; now we are thinking of another group of greedy citizens to constitute a second chamber and bankrupt the country? What is wrong with this man?

The government is complaining about its finance; now we are thinking of another group of greedy citizens to constitute a second chamber and bankrupt the country? What is wrong with this man?
KOpoku 10 years ago

So K4 was mumu during the 8 yrs.

Why couldn't he start it. Where was him when the CRC was moving around for inputs?

Not bad idea though but we have handle it with care.

So K4 was mumu during the 8 yrs.

Why couldn't he start it. Where was him when the CRC was moving around for inputs?

Not bad idea though but we have handle it with care.
sam 10 years ago

chiefs are more corrupts than politicians

chiefs are more corrupts than politicians
Citizen 10 years ago

Why can't he wait when his party comes to power so he will detect to them.

Why can't he wait when his party comes to power so he will detect to them.
YAW MANU 10 years ago

So if it was good why didn't Kuffour do it in his 8 years in power?

So if it was good why didn't Kuffour do it in his 8 years in power?
GHANABA 10 years ago

The man is just good

The man is just good
Sulamana 10 years ago

YOU WERE PRESIDENT FOR 8 YEARS. WHY DID YOU NOT DO THAT? YOU COULD HAVE DONE ELECTORAL REFORMS, PUSHED YOUR IDEA OF A BICAMERAL HOUSE, AND DONE ALL SORTS OF GOOD THINGS FOR GHANAIANS. INSTEAD, YOU SPENT ALL YOUR TIME TRAVELLI ...
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YOU WERE PRESIDENT FOR 8 YEARS. WHY DID YOU NOT DO THAT? YOU COULD HAVE DONE ELECTORAL REFORMS, PUSHED YOUR IDEA OF A BICAMERAL HOUSE, AND DONE ALL SORTS OF GOOD THINGS FOR GHANAIANS. INSTEAD, YOU SPENT ALL YOUR TIME TRAVELLING THE WORLD. YOU NEED TO SHUT UP. YOU HAVE NO MORAL BASIS TO GIVE ANYONE ADVICE. YOU ARE THE REASON WE ARE IN THIS MESS!!!
KPENYIGBA KWESI 10 years ago

This is not a sensible suggestion. Chiefs who are backing this suggestion must think of their own future existence. They need to be important but what are their roles in the development of the country. Parliament plus Council ...
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This is not a sensible suggestion. Chiefs who are backing this suggestion must think of their own future existence. They need to be important but what are their roles in the development of the country. Parliament plus Council of State are quite sufficient.We should talk about development issues.
joe tex 10 years ago

more questions will have to be answered and will be clear that creation of this chamber will be another resource waisting venture creating another level of destructive politics. Chiefs are worse politicians and will worsen th ...
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more questions will have to be answered and will be clear that creation of this chamber will be another resource waisting venture creating another level of destructive politics. Chiefs are worse politicians and will worsen the already politicised arena. Lets take our time and go through the constitution and it will be clear that all identifiable bodies have been given the right and priviledge to be involved in decision making including chiefs. what we need now is a really independent press and independent strong civil societies. We need to build a professionally strong civil society to monitor the happenings in the judiciary, the press. We need a body to lead a crusade on redirecting our enegies on production and away from vile politics. What bodies can send the though and soul of the country away from the abuse we are making of freedom of speech.We are now a country of highly educated illiterates. Every illiterate lawyer or fresh unemployed gradute wants to be in the national light and therfore utters clearly useless statment only for the ever unprofessional press putting this person in the lime light. No matter what structures we create, in so far as they are going to be occupied by missionless ghanaians we wont get anywhere. Leave the chiefs where they are. they have a well paid, strong bodies from the regional house to the national house of chiefs and can influence affairs if they are well organised and focussed.
Jerome 10 years ago

Ghana Web administrators must do something about the conduct of contributors on this platform, insulting elders is not good at all. ah ah very appalling.Please do warn them

Ghana Web administrators must do something about the conduct of contributors on this platform, insulting elders is not good at all. ah ah very appalling.Please do warn them
ZINZIN 10 years ago

WHEN THE ARE ALL VIRTUALLY ILLITERATE?

WHEN THE ARE ALL VIRTUALLY ILLITERATE?
RC-Truth 10 years ago

That's all you people think about. Killing. Killing, and killing! Did the killings of AFRC and Extra Judicial murders of PNDC ever solved Ghana's corruption problems?

That's all you people think about. Killing. Killing, and killing! Did the killings of AFRC and Extra Judicial murders of PNDC ever solved Ghana's corruption problems?
Nana Buabeng 10 years ago

Mark it on the wall they just want to prepare the stage for a federal state to reverse Kwame Nkrumah's unitary state with which he defeated the NLM-UP at independence.

Mark it on the wall they just want to prepare the stage for a federal state to reverse Kwame Nkrumah's unitary state with which he defeated the NLM-UP at independence.
John 10 years ago

This is a stupid idea; Kuffuor while in office was bent on destroying this republican framework; we cannot return to a feudal system whereby people arrogate to themselves some special position by virtue of birth. Peoples' re ...
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This is a stupid idea; Kuffuor while in office was bent on destroying this republican framework; we cannot return to a feudal system whereby people arrogate to themselves some special position by virtue of birth. Peoples' representation cannot be fully realized through non representational means which is what chieftaincy as an institution is. The British have relegated royalty to ceremonial status and we should never, never be reviving this unfair feudal system
mr mankessim 10 years ago

is very good way to improve our country Ghana

is very good way to improve our country Ghana
Paa Joe 10 years ago

DO THE CHIEFS REALLY KNOW THE HEAVY COSTS IT MAY HAVE ON THE NATIONS FINANCIAL RESOURCES.

KUFFOUR SHOULD FIRST SUBMIT THE COSTS FOR THE CREATION OF SECOND CHAMBER IN GHANA AND HOW IT IS GOING TO BE FINANCED.

HAVE THE CH ...
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DO THE CHIEFS REALLY KNOW THE HEAVY COSTS IT MAY HAVE ON THE NATIONS FINANCIAL RESOURCES.

KUFFOUR SHOULD FIRST SUBMIT THE COSTS FOR THE CREATION OF SECOND CHAMBER IN GHANA AND HOW IT IS GOING TO BE FINANCED.

HAVE THE CHIEFS BEEN IN TOUCH WITH ECONOMICS
RC-Truth 10 years ago

It is a brilliant idea. However, it should not come at any extra cost to the people of Ghana .
I will suggest that every region loose two parliamentary seat for the second chamber. In addition every region should loose 3 mor ...
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It is a brilliant idea. However, it should not come at any extra cost to the people of Ghana .
I will suggest that every region loose two parliamentary seat for the second chamber. In addition every region should loose 3 more seat to finance this chamber. Already we all know the size of our parliament is too large for the size of our population . Over to you the people of Ghana , lets have intellectual debate about this important issue at stake.
www.horp-service.co.uk 10 years ago

Leaders ought to pay attention to improving the lives of Ghananians instead of making proposals that might produce more white-collar criminals!

Leaders ought to pay attention to improving the lives of Ghananians instead of making proposals that might produce more white-collar criminals!
Nyankonwu 10 years ago

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Whatever 10 years ago

Even with our current elected representatives, we are struggling to hold them to account, how much more monarchs and political tin Gods and demigogues who don't want to be critized? Ghana is a constitutional democratic republ ...
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Even with our current elected representatives, we are struggling to hold them to account, how much more monarchs and political tin Gods and demigogues who don't want to be critized? Ghana is a constitutional democratic republic and the notion that such a political system can function better if adultrated with monarchs and self-chosen tin Gods is preposterous. It is will only overbloat Government expenditure
Say the TRUTH 10 years ago

NO WAY......WE DONT NEED ANOTHER CORRUPT POLITICAL INSTITUTION WHICH WILL JUST BE ANOTHER RUBBER STAMP ORGAN OF THE LEGISTALTION THAT WOULD DO NOTHING BUT CORRUPT PRACTICES!!!!

SICK & TIRED OF SELF-SEEKING POLITICIANS!!!!! ...
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NO WAY......WE DONT NEED ANOTHER CORRUPT POLITICAL INSTITUTION WHICH WILL JUST BE ANOTHER RUBBER STAMP ORGAN OF THE LEGISTALTION THAT WOULD DO NOTHING BUT CORRUPT PRACTICES!!!!

SICK & TIRED OF SELF-SEEKING POLITICIANS!!!!!

ALL WE NEED IS TO STRENGHTHEN THE OTHER INSTITUTIONS LIKE THE INTERNAL AUDIT AGENCY, AUDITOR GENERAL, ACCOOUNTANT GENERAL, FRAUD & SERIOUS FRAUD UNITS, BACKING LAWS TO PROSECUTE ALL THOSE FOUND WANTING FROM CORRUPTION, FRAUD, FINANCIAL LAWS, & OTHER NATION WRECKING ACTIVITIES!!!

PERIOD!!!!!!
KRETZ - D 10 years ago

I think it's a great idea but I don't think Ghana has the money for that. It will be a waste of money because whoever is elected to the upper chamber will equally be corrupted as what we currently have.

I think it's a great idea but I don't think Ghana has the money for that. It will be a waste of money because whoever is elected to the upper chamber will equally be corrupted as what we currently have.
Nicholas Kyeretwie-Chicago,USA 10 years ago

Foul foul play,kuffour is bringing more troubles for Ghana.Why can't this man keep his mouth shut in retirement?Chiefs in Ghana are part of our problems,they are not able to deal with their chieftancy disputes and now they wa ...
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Foul foul play,kuffour is bringing more troubles for Ghana.Why can't this man keep his mouth shut in retirement?Chiefs in Ghana are part of our problems,they are not able to deal with their chieftancy disputes and now they want to add more to them.They want more power so they can finish their selfish idea of selling all lands.Some one please tell kuffour that we do not need him anymore.
KPENYIGBA KWESI 10 years ago

There is no broader consultation on this issue. Let s ignore it completely and talk about development issues. We respect chiefs but their backing President Kufour has no merit.

There is no broader consultation on this issue. Let s ignore it completely and talk about development issues. We respect chiefs but their backing President Kufour has no merit.
JK 10 years ago

Here we go!

You watch!

Sooner or later, these same people will be asking for all kinds of benefits that the government cannot grant, let alone sustain.

Here we go!

You watch!

Sooner or later, these same people will be asking for all kinds of benefits that the government cannot grant, let alone sustain.
Akortsu 10 years ago

This is good news. Too many team B players. The upper house will include JJ, K4 and Akuffo Addo thank you. This is long overdue

This is good news. Too many team B players. The upper house will include JJ, K4 and Akuffo Addo thank you. This is long overdue
NPP 10 years ago

DONT MIND THIS THIEF MAN.

DONT MIND THIS THIEF MAN.
Justice Dotse Snr 10 years ago

WHAT WILL THE SECOND CHAMBER BE DOING? THIS IS PART OF THE WASTE OF RESOURCES. EX-PRESIDENT KUFUOR WASTED OUR GOLD RESERVES BY CREATING A NATIONAL DECORATION WHICH DOES NOT MAKE SENSE. THIS SAME MAN IS CHAMPIONING A SECOND ...
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WHAT WILL THE SECOND CHAMBER BE DOING? THIS IS PART OF THE WASTE OF RESOURCES. EX-PRESIDENT KUFUOR WASTED OUR GOLD RESERVES BY CREATING A NATIONAL DECORATION WHICH DOES NOT MAKE SENSE. THIS SAME MAN IS CHAMPIONING A SECOND CHAMBER TO DO WHAT? PLEASE DO NOT WASTE THE RESOURCES. WE NEED HOSPITALS AND PROPER HEALTHCARE, SCHOOLS WITH QUALIFIED TEACHERS, RESEARCHERS AND GOOD SCIENTISTS TO MOVE THE COUNTRY NOT A SECOND CHAMBER.........PLEASE.

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