Kofi Annan slams ‘winner-takes-all’ syndrome

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MP 10 years ago

GREEDY PEOPLE!!!

GREEDY PEOPLE!!!
Guv 10 years ago

NOT TO SHARE BOOTY.

NOT TO SHARE BOOTY.
Cambuuushoe 10 years ago

WE SHOULD DISABUSE OUR MINDS, KOFI ANNAN INCLUDED, OF THE NOTION THAT LEADERSHIP IS AN AVENUE TO RICHES. IF WE UNDERSTAND THAT LEADERSHIP IS ABOUT SERVICE, THEN THE IDEA OF WINNER AND LOSER DOESN'T COME IN AT ALL. WHAT WE SHO ...
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WE SHOULD DISABUSE OUR MINDS, KOFI ANNAN INCLUDED, OF THE NOTION THAT LEADERSHIP IS AN AVENUE TO RICHES. IF WE UNDERSTAND THAT LEADERSHIP IS ABOUT SERVICE, THEN THE IDEA OF WINNER AND LOSER DOESN'T COME IN AT ALL. WHAT WE SHOULD ADVOCATE ARE CHECKS AND POLICIES THAT WOULD PREVENT THE USE OF LEADERSHIP AS AN INVESTMENT PATH WHERE ELECTORAL VICTORY IS A SURE PROFIT PATH.
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mugu1 10 years ago

kofi should talk about the cheap sales of valuable ghana's properties like oil drill ship,ghana telecom,ghana airways,bank of ghana old coins ect.i hate that hipocrat and the cia,mosad mi5 agent kofi annan

kofi should talk about the cheap sales of valuable ghana's properties like oil drill ship,ghana telecom,ghana airways,bank of ghana old coins ect.i hate that hipocrat and the cia,mosad mi5 agent kofi annan
kaketonti 10 years ago

Just eyeing for presidency come 2016.

Just eyeing for presidency come 2016.
mimi 10 years ago

You are a stupid guy, I don't even think you are a Ghanaian else you will think of the suffering people and understand what he is going to say.If elections are conducted with professionalism and intergrity the citizens are go ...
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You are a stupid guy, I don't even think you are a Ghanaian else you will think of the suffering people and understand what he is going to say.If elections are conducted with professionalism and intergrity the citizens are going to get who they really voted for and that brings development and progress.You don't get it but to insult this noble man? You can never reach 1/100 of where this man has been.Kwasia.
ADRENALIN 10 years ago

EEII CAMBUUUSHOE, YOU ARE VERY INTELLIGENT. YOUR ANALYSIS IS GYEGYE. GOD BLESS

EEII CAMBUUUSHOE, YOU ARE VERY INTELLIGENT. YOUR ANALYSIS IS GYEGYE. GOD BLESS
Nana Ansah 10 years ago

Politicians in African are blinded by greed for money and besides power intoxicated because there are no checks and balances in place. The only way to eradicate this winner- takes-it-all syndrome is to replace it with an All- ...
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Politicians in African are blinded by greed for money and besides power intoxicated because there are no checks and balances in place. The only way to eradicate this winner- takes-it-all syndrome is to replace it with an All- Inclusive government whereby members of the opposition and professinals are included in the governing process. That way our best men and women will brainstorm for a better development. When you have people in power who are belly driven there is no progress. What Africa needs are thinkers and visionary leaders not looters and power drunks.
venom 10 years ago

A funny call. Who finances political parties? This call can only make sense only when elections are state sponsored. Anything less than this your proposals will fall on hard rocks. But you know what cambuushoe has a grip of t ...
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A funny call. Who finances political parties? This call can only make sense only when elections are state sponsored. Anything less than this your proposals will fall on hard rocks. But you know what cambuushoe has a grip of the situation. What a smart thinker. Thanks for your excellent diagnosis of the African political ailment. I wish Kofi could be questioned through web cam.
Valentine Holywar 10 years ago

I am too disappointed with Koffi Annani's blame to African leaders after he has left the United Nations a post he would have used and influence to clean all the entire mess that was facing Africa with guys like Gaddaffi, Soma ...
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I am too disappointed with Koffi Annani's blame to African leaders after he has left the United Nations a post he would have used and influence to clean all the entire mess that was facing Africa with guys like Gaddaffi, Somalia's lack of governance, Savimbi's tyranical rebellion in Angola, Uganda's Dictator Yoweri Museveni, Kagames dictatorial regime in Rwanda, The bleeding DRC, Did he ever condemn any. ANd can any sobber minded African tell me which war did Anani ever stop under his watch as a United Nations Secretary General.
Nii Lante Okunka 10 years ago

Kofi Annan keeps on harping on this ridiculous notion of abandoning the so-called-winner-takes-all in African politics because no one with any common sense offered him,on a silver platter,the nomination as a candidate for Pre ...
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Kofi Annan keeps on harping on this ridiculous notion of abandoning the so-called-winner-takes-all in African politics because no one with any common sense offered him,on a silver platter,the nomination as a candidate for President of Ghana after his lousy reign in running the toothless, mostly incompetent and ineffective United Nations Organization.
His dream was that Ghanaians would come running and begging him to be installed as President and they didn't so he has taken this vacuous mantle of attacking the age old concept of rewarding hard work instead of redistributing social equity by skewed assertions.
Politics in Africa has been dogged by ugliness because,somehow,we have made a wealth-accumulation incentive out of it instead holding our elected officials accountable to us.In Africa,the easiest path to riches is to get into politics.That's where the money is a la Victoria Hammah,huh?.
Politics is wicked and an ugly undertaking and it's not meant for the thin-skinned either.If we take away the outrageous "goodies" that African politicians enjoy at the expense of their respective citizenry,sanity would be installed in our political environment.If our elective officials have an iota of fear...yes FEAR of the citizenry,the practice of democracy would reign supreme across the length and breath of Africa.
Our problem is not because we've failed to reinvent the wheel by doing away with the age-old practice of "winner-takes-all.At the core of the afore-mentioned concept is rewarding hard work.Kofi ANNAN SHOULD GO LISTEN TO THE GREAT UHURU DANCE BAND'S HIGHLIFE LYRICS OF THEIR EVERGREEN CUT" ME NHUHU MA OBI NKEKA" He needs to stop bugging us with his myopic vision and quack reasoning behind the shortcomings of Ghanaian politics.Assigning blame at the wrong places in our politics.If he has the platform to advise the leadership in Africa he should expend that capital by entreating them institute laws like the Freedom OF Information Act,Constituents empowerment in recalling their impotent and corrupt representatives and institutionalizing very strict laws to combat corruption.
Our inability to rally around such laws is what is the bane of African Politics not rewarding people who have not worked hard to elect our leaders.
Kwaku 10 years ago

Where have you been uncle Kofi,Ghanaians want winners take all that is why our democracy is not working.They claim ideological do not allow sharing of power,that is what we are told.That is pickpockets mindset.

Where have you been uncle Kofi,Ghanaians want winners take all that is why our democracy is not working.They claim ideological do not allow sharing of power,that is what we are told.That is pickpockets mindset.
krikri 10 years ago

They are all THIEVES AND LOOTERS. Kufour epitomised it all. If they are not why should some Ghanaians be paid GREEDILY AND GARGANTUALLY under a so-called ARTICLE 71 OFFICE HOLDERS while others are cheated and squeezed under a ...
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They are all THIEVES AND LOOTERS. Kufour epitomised it all. If they are not why should some Ghanaians be paid GREEDILY AND GARGANTUALLY under a so-called ARTICLE 71 OFFICE HOLDERS while others are cheated and squeezed under another scheme. If they are not thhieves and looters, they would have chaanged that COLONIAL AND EXPLOITATIVE inheritance by now. Kofi Annan, thank you
Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago

The word Slam is a New word for Ghanian journalist always in their
mouth.Kofi Annan is not fighting with
anybody but your actions.

The word Slam is a New word for Ghanian journalist always in their
mouth.Kofi Annan is not fighting with
anybody but your actions.
BRAVEBOY 10 years ago

You are just right and I have my reservations about this piece.

You are just right and I have my reservations about this piece.
kofi yesu 10 years ago

Yes Sir, the man hasn't said these things written in this article yet...It has be mentioned a few times Kofi Annan will say this, i don't get the reason why people are jubilating what Mr Annan has not mention....What kind of ...
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Yes Sir, the man hasn't said these things written in this article yet...It has be mentioned a few times Kofi Annan will say this, i don't get the reason why people are jubilating what Mr Annan has not mention....What kind of journalism do we have here in Ghana..
Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago

United we stand Devided we fall,thank
you Kofi Annan.ls a food for the thought.

United we stand Devided we fall,thank
you Kofi Annan.ls a food for the thought.
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BRAVEBOY 10 years ago

He once made a statement on the contrary and I would be looking out for his actual speech.

Leaders are elected to serve all irrespective of who voted for them, however, elections would be useless if the peoples's choice i ...
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He once made a statement on the contrary and I would be looking out for his actual speech.

Leaders are elected to serve all irrespective of who voted for them, however, elections would be useless if the peoples's choice is not adhered to. It is up to the new government to involve opponents in their government or not. After all, parties have to prove their capacity to government, else we can vote the PPP or NPD or some smaller party into office and ask them to bring everyone on board. It is simply anti competition.

The problem is because the winning parties do not understand the need to serve all and the loser does not understand their role of playing a fair and proper alternative for the next elections. That is what needs to change, else let us go back to military one party rule.
BRAVEBOY 10 years ago

The subject should read... I DOUBT HE WOULD SAY THAT.

The subject should read... I DOUBT HE WOULD SAY THAT.
kpalpo onukpa 10 years ago

Kofi Annan, dont impose this political oppression on Ghanaians. Democracy is competition of ideas. Let electorate decide who they like best. Same time we need a robust opposition to keep them in check. We don't need the oppos ...
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Kofi Annan, dont impose this political oppression on Ghanaians. Democracy is competition of ideas. Let electorate decide who they like best. Same time we need a robust opposition to keep them in check. We don't need the opposition to be co-opted. Their role on democracy is check n balance until the electorate decides otherwise. Mr. Annan spare us the nonsense n enjoy your retirement. Rather talk about strengthening the 3 branches of govt and the support institutions
SAMMY 10 years ago

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ANY HONEST GHANAIAN WOULD AGREE THAT WE OWE OUR MEAGRE DEVELOPMENT TO SOCIALISM UNDER NKRUMAH. THE POST-NKRUMAH CURRENT POLITICAL/ECONOMIC SYSTEM, SO-CALLED DEMOCRATIC CAPITALISM HAS FAILED US WITH A FEW GHANAIANS ENJOYING OUR RESOURCES AND MAJORITY WALLOWING IN ABJECT POVERTY.

AS A COUNTRY,LET'S GO BACK TO SOCIALISM FOR ECONOMIC SALVATION.

LOOK AT THE ASTRONOMICAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHINA UNDER COMMUNISM/ONE PARTY STATE.

WE IN GHANA SPEND OUR PRECIOUS RESOURCES FIGHTING UNDER THE SO-CALLED MULTI-PARTY SYSTEM.

CHINA'S PROGRESS UNDER ONE-PARTY STATE HAS VINDICATED NKRUMAH.

IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GO BACK TO SOCIALISM.
Dhuruwah 10 years ago

Sammy, I don't care what you or anybody calls it. What Kwame Nkrumah did was what we need today. The results are still evident. That is why HE will never die. When you look at those idiots(mate-meho) that worked so hard to ri ...
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Sammy, I don't care what you or anybody calls it. What Kwame Nkrumah did was what we need today. The results are still evident. That is why HE will never die. When you look at those idiots(mate-meho) that worked so hard to rid us of our Osagyefo, are now grasping at straws to be head of State. Democracy works but not for EVERYONE. Especially not for Africans. Nkrumah broke bread with the Chinese before some of the Western Countries did. He was a selfless statesman. The whole Africa remembers him but at the Danquah-Busia bullshit they have somewhere in the woods. LOOSERS
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

Little Johnny and his grandfather have gone fishing. After a while grandpa gets thirsty and opens up his cooler for some beer. Little Johnny asks, "Grandpa can I have some beer too?"
"Can you stick your penis in your asshole ...
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Little Johnny and his grandfather have gone fishing. After a while grandpa gets thirsty and opens up his cooler for some beer. Little Johnny asks, "Grandpa can I have some beer too?"
"Can you stick your penis in your asshole?" grandpa asked back.
"No"
"Well, than your not big enough"
Granpa then takes out a cigarette and
lights up. Little Johnny sees this and asks for a cigarette.
"Can you stick your penis in your asshole?" grandpa asked again.
"No"
"Well, than your not big enough"
Little Johnny gets upset and pulls out some cookies. His grandfather says, "Hey, those cookies look good, can I have some?"
Little Johnny asks, "Can you stick your penis in your asshole?"
Grandpa looks at Johnny and senses his trick so he says, "Well of course I can, I'm big enough."
BRAVEBOY 10 years ago

You did not explain the your parable.

You did not explain the your parable.
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

LITTLE JOHNNY WON THE COOKIES AND DID NOT GET A DAMN ABOUT HIS GRANDPA.
ITS THE SAME THING THE POLITICAL PARTIES IN AFRICA DO.
ONCE THEY WIN,THEY TELL THEIR DEFEATED OPPONENT TO FUCK THEMSELVES.

LITTLE JOHNNY WON THE COOKIES AND DID NOT GET A DAMN ABOUT HIS GRANDPA.
ITS THE SAME THING THE POLITICAL PARTIES IN AFRICA DO.
ONCE THEY WIN,THEY TELL THEIR DEFEATED OPPONENT TO FUCK THEMSELVES.
BRAVEBOY 10 years ago

Yes, Prince.. but don't you think the loser must spend time to reorganize and try and win next time instead of wanting to jump in and share the bounty.

In fact, I don't think those loans, grants and Aid are bounties. Thes ...
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Yes, Prince.. but don't you think the loser must spend time to reorganize and try and win next time instead of wanting to jump in and share the bounty.

In fact, I don't think those loans, grants and Aid are bounties. These are people's retirement money invested in Africa and they will need it back one way or another.

Governments must rather be accountable and not necessary sharing with the loser. That is not to say it can not happen, but it should be the choice of the winner as to who to work with.

I find it humorous when the NPP advocates sharing when they are not in power. Remember the Sallah/Busia case.
Osei Yao 10 years ago

This man has nothing original to say. Africa has been plagued with military coups for so long. You do not conduct perfect election on first or5th attempt. It is a learning process. However perfect the election, under kofi's p ...
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This man has nothing original to say. Africa has been plagued with military coups for so long. You do not conduct perfect election on first or5th attempt. It is a learning process. However perfect the election, under kofi's preferred system, the end result is winner-takes-all. Kwame Nkrumah's and Mugabe's One Party system were rejected out of hand. Is Kofi Annan presenting a viable alternative?
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Pelicles 10 years ago

Look, Mr. former UN boss, Ghana and African in general, is not making any headway in their democratic governance due to the absence: 1. The absence of Rule of law. 2. Dishonest citizens. 3. Tribal politics.

If we can es ...
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Look, Mr. former UN boss, Ghana and African in general, is not making any headway in their democratic governance due to the absence: 1. The absence of Rule of law. 2. Dishonest citizens. 3. Tribal politics.

If we can eschew these three things, the continent will zoom out of her current predicament. NDC and NPP have different ideologies and it is quite clear as to which party can at least, give some hope to the average Ghanaian.

Just cast your mind back to when Ghana was under Kufuor and now. I am not holding brief for Kufuor but at least, his presidency was far better than this "slug pace" Mahama and his looting brigade.

If we can open our heart and respect the "rule of law", be honest and stop the tribal nonsense, Ghana will be good. A human being, commented on Ghanaweb that, quote " he will support a damn monkey that will represent him from his region than supporting a human from any part of the nation". Unquote. How can Ghana move on with people with such "dead mentality? We know the medicine we have to take to ward off our illness but, trust me, we will not because we love the rot going on. Whatever system we are envisaging will be manned by the same "dishonest, lawless and tribal minded Ghanaians" so, where do we go from here?
Kojo T 10 years ago

It was different under K4 as NDC understood democracy and being in opposition. They played by the rules. But not NPP. It must be their way or the high way . NPP " we no go gree' NPP has too many hooligans

It was different under K4 as NDC understood democracy and being in opposition. They played by the rules. But not NPP. It must be their way or the high way . NPP " we no go gree' NPP has too many hooligans
Tibaa 10 years ago

I agree with Busumuru on the evils of a "winner takes all" mentality, BUT I disagree with him that this debacle could still be solved within the interstices of electoral democracy, as we now know it.

In Ghana, and to some ...
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I agree with Busumuru on the evils of a "winner takes all" mentality, BUT I disagree with him that this debacle could still be solved within the interstices of electoral democracy, as we now know it.

In Ghana, and to some extent in Africa, electoral democracy has metamorphosed into a bland-generic-procedural mechanism for the politically-connected-rich few, to impose ideology of corruption over poor, gullible majority whose apron strings to democratic processes end after casting their votes.

In other words, electoral democracy has been corrupted because it has been hijacked by the atavistic instincts of corruption among our political leaders (or, "dealers")

To solve the "undemocratized" nature of democracy in Ghana within the currently existing facade of electoral democracy is an attempt to get dry while still immersed in the sea!!!!
OP/LONDON 10 years ago

MR ANNAN IF YOU THINK YOU KNOW BETTER STEP INTO THE RING AND STOP MAKING NOISE BEHIND OUTSIDE IT

MR ANNAN IF YOU THINK YOU KNOW BETTER STEP INTO THE RING AND STOP MAKING NOISE BEHIND OUTSIDE IT
danso 10 years ago

Kwasea panyin. African politics is far below Kofi Annan. You are living in London and yet talking by heart. Kwasea paa. You are not qualified to comment on this forum. Go to your cleaning job. ABOA

Kwasea panyin. African politics is far below Kofi Annan. You are living in London and yet talking by heart. Kwasea paa. You are not qualified to comment on this forum. Go to your cleaning job. ABOA
ADRENALIN 10 years ago

OH AM SAD. I DON,T AGREE WITH KOFI ANNAN BUT WILL NEVER ON EARTH INSULT THIS NOBLE MAN. DANSO BOW YOUR HEAD IN SHAME.HAVE YOUR FATHER BEING A UN SECRETARY GENERAL BEFORE? SHAME ON YOU

OH AM SAD. I DON,T AGREE WITH KOFI ANNAN BUT WILL NEVER ON EARTH INSULT THIS NOBLE MAN. DANSO BOW YOUR HEAD IN SHAME.HAVE YOUR FATHER BEING A UN SECRETARY GENERAL BEFORE? SHAME ON YOU
K.Y. Asante 10 years ago

What's wrong with this Kofi Annan? Who appointed him spokesperson on national affairs?

What's wrong with this Kofi Annan? Who appointed him spokesperson on national affairs?
danso 10 years ago

Who also gave you the right to criticize Mr Annan. I do not blame you. i blame ghanaweb for allowing airheads like you to post on this forum. Kwasea sem

Who also gave you the right to criticize Mr Annan. I do not blame you. i blame ghanaweb for allowing airheads like you to post on this forum. Kwasea sem
KEN 10 years ago

WINNER TAKE ALL IS LIKE WOFA ASE INHERITANCE. WHERE WILL IT STOP AND RESTARTED WITH WHO???
SOME PPL DON CHOP NYAFUNAYFU LIKE K4 THEN COZ THEY LOST, WINNER TAKE ALL NO GUD. MASA KOFI U FOR COME FAR EARLIER THAN NOW.

WINNER TAKE ALL IS LIKE WOFA ASE INHERITANCE. WHERE WILL IT STOP AND RESTARTED WITH WHO???
SOME PPL DON CHOP NYAFUNAYFU LIKE K4 THEN COZ THEY LOST, WINNER TAKE ALL NO GUD. MASA KOFI U FOR COME FAR EARLIER THAN NOW.
Jeff, UK 10 years ago

Thats not the way to go, but in Africa it works well for us. If you appoint someone from the otherside, it means you don't have the men. If even a project from the previous govt is continued, it means you don't have ideas. Yo ...
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Thats not the way to go, but in Africa it works well for us. If you appoint someone from the otherside, it means you don't have the men. If even a project from the previous govt is continued, it means you don't have ideas. Your opponent will use it against you on the campaign trail, so. All the noise coming from the opposition is because, they are not the ones "chopping". All that African politicians are interested in is " chop chop". Doctors are living the consulting rooms because it is an easier option when it comes to making money
Okponglo Guy 10 years ago

I have argued this over and over and voices across the continent have as well. Abolish the presidency. We don't need presidents. Let's have a prime minister who was himself an elected representative

I have argued this over and over and voices across the continent have as well. Abolish the presidency. We don't need presidents. Let's have a prime minister who was himself an elected representative
BRAVEBOY 10 years ago

You will not know how to handle that complex confusing system and mind you it has many unseen problems.
The President is an elected representative in our current system.
In Britain the PM is both an MP and PM. This will mak ...
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You will not know how to handle that complex confusing system and mind you it has many unseen problems.
The President is an elected representative in our current system.
In Britain the PM is both an MP and PM. This will make his/her work harder and not easier.
What if the PM loses a MP elections and wins the PM races. Leave the British system alone.
Paa Kodwo 10 years ago

WHERE WERE ALL THESE MEN IN AFRICA'S POLITCAL,ECONOMIC AND SOCIALK CRISIS.

IT IS TIME FOR THEM TO LIVE AMONGST THE PEOPLE AND TO ADVISE THEM ON POLITICAL ISSUES AFECTING THE CONTINENT.

WHERE WERE ALL THESE MEN IN AFRICA'S POLITCAL,ECONOMIC AND SOCIALK CRISIS.

IT IS TIME FOR THEM TO LIVE AMONGST THE PEOPLE AND TO ADVISE THEM ON POLITICAL ISSUES AFECTING THE CONTINENT.
km agyin 10 years ago

It gladdens my hearty to see our most internationally respected son of Ghana adding his voice to this topic. We Africans must find the best way to practice democracy. The winner takes all system is counter productive in Afric ...
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It gladdens my hearty to see our most internationally respected son of Ghana adding his voice to this topic. We Africans must find the best way to practice democracy. The winner takes all system is counter productive in Africa and in the developing countries. We have not reached the level of sophistication required to practice it successfully. The national cake is too small so there is constant struggle to control it.
Pkalific 10 years ago

western Stooge

western Stooge
Jawala Martin 10 years ago

Kofi why are you talking now? after being dead all these years? You have been out of commission almost some time now and why are you talking now?
We needed you long time ago. An please stop advocating for the GMOs. Not good ...
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Kofi why are you talking now? after being dead all these years? You have been out of commission almost some time now and why are you talking now?
We needed you long time ago. An please stop advocating for the GMOs. Not good for us.
VAQ 10 years ago

WHEN ONE HAS INVESTED ALMOST ALL HIS LIFE'S SPAN IN A CIVIL SERVICE THE LAST THING ONE WANTS TO DO IS JUMP RIGHT AWAY IN TO ANOTHER FIRE. KOFI PAID HIS DUES IN LIFE AND AS SOON AS HIS SERVICE WAS OVER THE NPP WANTED TO RECRUI ...
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WHEN ONE HAS INVESTED ALMOST ALL HIS LIFE'S SPAN IN A CIVIL SERVICE THE LAST THING ONE WANTS TO DO IS JUMP RIGHT AWAY IN TO ANOTHER FIRE. KOFI PAID HIS DUES IN LIFE AND AS SOON AS HIS SERVICE WAS OVER THE NPP WANTED TO RECRUIT HIM IN THEIR PARTY HE QUICKLY SMELLED RAT AND SAID NO TO NPP. THE PARTY WOULD HAVE MADE AN ESCAPE GOAT OF HIM AND USE HIM FOR THEIR SELFISH GAINS. AMOATENG WILL BE COMING OUT OF JAIL NEXT YEAR THE NPP CAN TAP HIM FOR CHIEF OF NARCOTICS. JUNK YARD DOGS !!!
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

NEXT TIME THE NPP WILL TRY TO SHARE YOUR GIRLFRIEND WITH YOU IF YOU LET THEM.

NEXT TIME THE NPP WILL TRY TO SHARE YOUR GIRLFRIEND WITH YOU IF YOU LET THEM.
BRAVEBOY 10 years ago

It would be taboo and the gods will not forgive even if I do.

It would be taboo and the gods will not forgive even if I do.
NKWASEASEM 10 years ago

Thank you African statesman. Tell them.

Thank you African statesman. Tell them.
AK47 IS MY FUCKING ADDRESS ! 10 years ago

TEACH THEM HOW TO BE REAL LEADERS IN AFRICA . OUR LEADERS ARE NOTHING BUT DESTROYERS .

TEACH THEM HOW TO BE REAL LEADERS IN AFRICA . OUR LEADERS ARE NOTHING BUT DESTROYERS .
Alex Kojo Sammy-Paris 10 years ago

Demaara.........., nd Amen!Ogyamanase yi speaking nd babye from now,God bless u Oman Ghana!....from Samms!..

Demaara.........., nd Amen!Ogyamanase yi speaking nd babye from now,God bless u Oman Ghana!....from Samms!..
mahama is corrupt,evil 2 the nation 10 years ago

HMMMMMMMMMMMM,NSEM PII,mahama GHANA FOR YOU CORRUPTION,CHOP CHOP,NDC YEN NI NKOAAAAAAAAAA,FOOLS

HMMMMMMMMMMMM,NSEM PII,mahama GHANA FOR YOU CORRUPTION,CHOP CHOP,NDC YEN NI NKOAAAAAAAAAA,FOOLS
Paa Kodwo 10 years ago

THEY WERE LUCKY TO BE APPOINTED TO HEAD INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANISATIONS AND WHAT DID HE CONTRIBUTE TO HIS NATION IN TIME OF HIS OFFICES-NOTHING.

IS HE NOT AWARE OF THE BROKEN INFRASTRUCTURE THAT ARE STILL IN SHAMBLES IN HIS ...
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THEY WERE LUCKY TO BE APPOINTED TO HEAD INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANISATIONS AND WHAT DID HE CONTRIBUTE TO HIS NATION IN TIME OF HIS OFFICES-NOTHING.

IS HE NOT AWARE OF THE BROKEN INFRASTRUCTURE THAT ARE STILL IN SHAMBLES IN HIS OWN TOWN,VILLAGE AND IN THE COUNTRY

IT IS TRIME WE STOP THESE POLITICAL ADVISES AND STAEMENTS THEY ARE OF NO USE TO THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONTINENT OF AFRICA.

A PROHET HAS NO HONOUR EXCEPT IN HIS OWN COUNTRY.
joyce fomenya 10 years ago

It is a very good idea to eliminate a winner takes all syndrome so that we can all share the national cake together.

It is a very good idea to eliminate a winner takes all syndrome so that we can all share the national cake together.
osei kingsley, lagos 10 years ago

KOFI ANNAN SHOULD ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF THE JOURNALISTS WEAKNESS, OF SUBMITING THEMSELVES TO POLITICIANSG USING THEM TO SENSATIONALISE THER AMBITIONS.THE WRITE UPS IN THE MEDIA AGAINST THEIR OPONENTS TRIGGER TROUBLE.

KOFI ANNAN SHOULD ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF THE JOURNALISTS WEAKNESS, OF SUBMITING THEMSELVES TO POLITICIANSG USING THEM TO SENSATIONALISE THER AMBITIONS.THE WRITE UPS IN THE MEDIA AGAINST THEIR OPONENTS TRIGGER TROUBLE.
Enoch. O 10 years ago

I agree with Kofi. The best thing to do is for Africa to discard this imported so-called Democracy which is causing havoc all over the world wherever it is being practiced. Africa can improve on its democratic ways, starting ...
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I agree with Kofi. The best thing to do is for Africa to discard this imported so-called Democracy which is causing havoc all over the world wherever it is being practiced. Africa can improve on its democratic ways, starting with our chieftancy culture. There is too much blood shed,misery, intolerance, and too many negatives to mention with this imported democracy which is being forced down our throats. Long live Africa.
KK 10 years ago

Enough to say winner takes all is not good. What are the options? lets not waste saying NO to "winner take all" methods. Let's start discussion on the viable options for progress. what are the options?

Enough to say winner takes all is not good. What are the options? lets not waste saying NO to "winner take all" methods. Let's start discussion on the viable options for progress. what are the options?
Sankofa 10 years ago

Kofi Annan's sentiments echo those of Bishop emeritus Akwasi Sarpong.

You can now understand the rationale for Kwame Nkrumah's one-party state, and later Kutu Acheampong's no-party UNIGOV.

These, at least, were attempt ...
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Kofi Annan's sentiments echo those of Bishop emeritus Akwasi Sarpong.

You can now understand the rationale for Kwame Nkrumah's one-party state, and later Kutu Acheampong's no-party UNIGOV.

These, at least, were attempts to address the problem.

We need our politicians to learn to be responsible and put the interest of the nation above party-political and personal interest.
Dhuruwah 10 years ago

Lets face it, today's African politicians are #1 Selfish, money hungry and are not statesmen. They go into politics to make money and to have the most bounty of women, period. They go overseas all the time but it never stri ...
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Lets face it, today's African politicians are #1 Selfish, money hungry and are not statesmen. They go into politics to make money and to have the most bounty of women, period. They go overseas all the time but it never strikes them as to why our market women sell prepared and fresh food next to the latrine and heaps of garbage. There are no sanitation, stench and flies all over the place. I mean our politicians don't give a damn. They have good facilities in their own houses but for the citizens,Its been a long time. We are living in the stone age. It is pitiful to say the least.
KUTRIKU 10 years ago

WHAT AFRICA NEEDS IS A STRONG CONSTITUTION THAT DOES NOT CONCENTRATE TOO MUCH POWER IN THE EXECUTIVE. ALSO THE POWERS OF THE ELECTORAL COMMISIONER MUST NOT BE ABSOLUTE BUT RATHER SUBJECTED TO CHECKS BY THE LEGISLATIVE.

WHAT AFRICA NEEDS IS A STRONG CONSTITUTION THAT DOES NOT CONCENTRATE TOO MUCH POWER IN THE EXECUTIVE. ALSO THE POWERS OF THE ELECTORAL COMMISIONER MUST NOT BE ABSOLUTE BUT RATHER SUBJECTED TO CHECKS BY THE LEGISLATIVE.
Nana Egyir Aggrey 10 years ago

As long as we have ignorant,arrogant college/university trained illiterates in politics,"the winner-takes -all" mentality is not going to go away anytime soon.People go into politics to make money,-politics is a goldmine,Ghan ...
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As long as we have ignorant,arrogant college/university trained illiterates in politics,"the winner-takes -all" mentality is not going to go away anytime soon.People go into politics to make money,-politics is a goldmine,Ghana has millionaires who made their millions from stealing the money which was earmarked for development,-especially during the tenure of President Atta Mills-the weak,worst,divisive, ignorant president Ghana has ever known.Kufuor did have a hotel until he became a president,Rawlings,-"the mister accountability" and his band of haters and looters gave prominence to corruption in politics.Rawlings the ignorant, arrogant and tribal warlord told Ghanaians that Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah's only legacy was the national flag.The ignorant didn't even know he wouldn't have become a pilot.Onyansafo Kofi,-what the continent need is EDUCATION and that must be a priority also for Ghana.One child,one teacher,one book,one pen can change the world-this saying,by the sixteen years old Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan who was short by the taliban.Fifty six years on,we are drinking water with animals from the same ponds/lakes. Kwame Nkrumah is turning in his grave-Nana Egyir Aggrey Snr citizen
Woman's wisdom 10 years ago

If Kofi Annan of all people has kept his cool and said nothing after the Supreme Court Judges turned the petitioners case upside down, then why is he talking now about winner takes all? All kind-harted-patriotic citizens of G ...
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If Kofi Annan of all people has kept his cool and said nothing after the Supreme Court Judges turned the petitioners case upside down, then why is he talking now about winner takes all? All kind-harted-patriotic citizens of Ghana watching the case as it did at the Supreme Court, knew that Mahama stole the elections by use of Afari Gyan. Afari Gyan himself admitted his folly confirming that jon Mahama is an error president. Mahama was then referred to as a thief and the lousiest president on earth. On top of that, the presiding judge among the nine lied about how many of them reaffirmed thief mahama's presidency. Before it was made known, the foolish man Atuguba has also fled the country and while the most humble, kind, loving, shrewd, intuitive, wise and honorable Nana Addo had affirmed his pledge (to abide by whatever the SC judges come out with). All these happened in the full glare of all of us but Kofi Annan did not say a word. If so then he must as well keep quiet and say nothing about how Ghana is being governed. If a fool presides over a country, it doesn't matter whether it is a winner takes all or a looser takes some... It is all bull shit. Let the wise hear what the wise men tell the know too well.

Kofi Annan slams ‘winner-takes-all’ syndrome

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