Akyem-Ashanti divide: It’s a "dangerous lie" – Dan Botwe

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BOY KUMASI 12 years ago

Dan you can lie to God but not me.

Dan you can lie to God but not me.
Mawuli 12 years ago

Every political party has its major base. Its based on the founding members of the party. The NPP has strong base (Asante/Akyem) because of its founding members. It is the same with the NDC and other political parties.

Every political party has its major base. Its based on the founding members of the party. The NPP has strong base (Asante/Akyem) because of its founding members. It is the same with the NDC and other political parties.
Ben K 12 years ago

Does it mean that the founding fathers of NDC came from Volta Region, Fante area and the North? The NDC has had flagbearers from these areas. Denying the truth does not change the fact.

Does it mean that the founding fathers of NDC came from Volta Region, Fante area and the North? The NDC has had flagbearers from these areas. Denying the truth does not change the fact.
BPOE 12 years ago

IT IS SMELLING EVERYWHERE; SO STOP TRYING TO COVER UP WHAT IS ALREADY OUT ON AIR:

IT IS SMELLING EVERYWHERE; SO STOP TRYING TO COVER UP WHAT IS ALREADY OUT ON AIR:
OLD SOLDIER 12 years ago

Author:...OBAA YAA...

OOO FATHER FORGIVE HIM FOR HE KNOWS NOT WHAT HE IS DOING.
A hallmark of any incompetency is an excuse, which by the way is a trademark for Mahama’s Administration an extension Mill’s inability to ...
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Author:...OBAA YAA...

OOO FATHER FORGIVE HIM FOR HE KNOWS NOT WHAT HE IS DOING.
A hallmark of any incompetency is an excuse, which by the way is a trademark for Mahama’s Administration an extension Mill’s inability to perform until his untimely death. Here we go again, putting the plight of suffering Ghanaians into different motions. How long can we wait until you move to your fourth gear?
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YB 12 years ago

Ben, the brains that made NDC what it is today are mainly Ewes and Fantes-the likes of Ahwois and Tsikatas who joined the PNDC. The numbers from the North are just blind followers so I won't waste my time on that. What Dan Bo ...
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Ben, the brains that made NDC what it is today are mainly Ewes and Fantes-the likes of Ahwois and Tsikatas who joined the PNDC. The numbers from the North are just blind followers so I won't waste my time on that. What Dan Botwe said is only the truth but not denial of the fact that NPP's flagbearers since 1992 have been 2 Asantes and 1 Akyem, the truth that the factionalism in the party is not about tribes but personalities (Kufuor and Akufo-Addo). Why else will Ashanti Region vote for Akufo-Addo if they were against Akyems?

Finally, the NDC has had candidates from Volta, Fante area and the North not because they loved all tribes. No! First, Rawlings was not elected so he doesn't count. Second, Mills was chosen by Rawlings in order to manipulate him behind the scenes in 2000 when the NDC was not yet democratic. Thirdly, John Mahama would never have become president had Mills lived out his term. The NDC had cleverly been taken over by the Fante brains. It was no secret that Ato Ahwoi was the de-facto President when Mills was alive. So the fact is that Mahama is a president as a result of accident of fate. That is the fact.
King 12 years ago

Amidu is a blind follower? Chris Atim, Iddrisu mahama, john Mahama are blind followers? You are an ugly idiot!!

Amidu is a blind follower? Chris Atim, Iddrisu mahama, john Mahama are blind followers? You are an ugly idiot!!
YB 12 years ago

Ouch! I'm sorry for touching some nerves, but I can't help being honest. Well, I must say apart from Amidu, the rest are greedy bastards. But that doesn't change the fact that Amidu was a blind follower.

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Ouch! I'm sorry for touching some nerves, but I can't help being honest. Well, I must say apart from Amidu, the rest are greedy bastards. But that doesn't change the fact that Amidu was a blind follower.

I called you blind followers because you easily fall for ethnic propaganda by the NDC. Does tribalism put food on your table? Has Mahama's presidency improved the lives of northerners? Has it changed the fortunes of northerners? Why would anyone with his good eyes choose tribe over competence, eh? Because of useless tribalism, crooked individuals can loot and get away with millions of dollars that could have improved the lives of your folks. You fools eat and drink tribalism yet you clap for your propagandist leaders when they mount platforms and speak about African unity!

That is what I meant by being blind, believing everything that is thrown at you without discerning the facts. Sorry if you hate the truth but you cannot change what is true.
Jabuni 12 years ago

Idiot like you, Stop propagating your ignorance. The NDC was born in Sunyani the Brong Ahafo Regional Capital when known opinion leaders,elders including chiefs and cadres of the revolution were chosen from all the ten region ...
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Idiot like you, Stop propagating your ignorance. The NDC was born in Sunyani the Brong Ahafo Regional Capital when known opinion leaders,elders including chiefs and cadres of the revolution were chosen from all the ten regions in the country. This is why the party is nationalistic in appearance,far different from the Ashanti-Akyem NPP.Everyone in Ghana knows it except NPP members
YB 12 years ago

You are so shallow that I pity you. The NPP was neither formed in Kumasi nor Akim Abuakwa, so does that change your stupid opinion? Look, this is 21st century. Whiles some are thinking ahead you fools are thinking backwards w ...
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You are so shallow that I pity you. The NPP was neither formed in Kumasi nor Akim Abuakwa, so does that change your stupid opinion? Look, this is 21st century. Whiles some are thinking ahead you fools are thinking backwards with your inferior ethnic brains. So because you consider one party as belonging to some tribe, competence and the capacity to improve your life doesn't matter, eh? How foolish can you be? Will tribalism put food on your table? Judging from your reasoning, I can conclude that you probably come from the poorest parts of the country. Like they say, ignorance breeds poverty.
Akadu Mensema 12 years ago

Ouch, please, spare the boy your logic!

Ouch, please, spare the boy your logic!
Inocent 12 years ago

YB you are so good. They need some lessons from you. Parties are not formed the on the day inaugurated, much work is done before.

YB you are so good. They need some lessons from you. Parties are not formed the on the day inaugurated, much work is done before.
Parker 12 years ago

We need to accept the truth not for our selfishness,but for our collective well being as a nation,no matter where the axe may fall,honesty is a virtue.i I wonder what would have been the position of Aliu Mahama today within t ...
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We need to accept the truth not for our selfishness,but for our collective well being as a nation,no matter where the axe may fall,honesty is a virtue.i I wonder what would have been the position of Aliu Mahama today within the NPP,the akyems are heading for a disaster.
YB 12 years ago

What happened to Ackaah of blessed memory? What happened to Dr. Limann? Some of you come out here only to spew garbage. You NDC fool soldiers cannot reason without the tribal lens but I guess it's due to the inferiority compl ...
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What happened to Ackaah of blessed memory? What happened to Dr. Limann? Some of you come out here only to spew garbage. You NDC fool soldiers cannot reason without the tribal lens but I guess it's due to the inferiority complex. Mahama as president doesn't automatically solve the problems of Northerners, likewise Kufuor's regime couldn't solve the problem of every Asante. For once you fools should think about yourselves first before your parties. Elections is not about tribal contest.
Good Citizen 12 years ago

just as you are trying frantically to cover the fact that there are visible asante/akyem divide in npp

just as you are trying frantically to cover the fact that there are visible asante/akyem divide in npp
tami 12 years ago

we r not blind followers.jj recently receive an award,that is just hat jj did.a small part of jjs works .

we r not blind followers.jj recently receive an award,that is just hat jj did.a small part of jjs works .
Parker 12 years ago

This is intelligent answer,thank you,guys like you encourage me a lot on this website,I hope they are listening.

This is intelligent answer,thank you,guys like you encourage me a lot on this website,I hope they are listening.
Boakye 12 years ago

So the founding fathers of ndc is the three northern regions,fanti ,accra areas,buno and volta?regions vote Continue lying but power will no longer come to npp.Somebody wrote yesterday that the ashantis are superior in Ghana ...
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So the founding fathers of ndc is the three northern regions,fanti ,accra areas,buno and volta?regions vote Continue lying but power will no longer come to npp.Somebody wrote yesterday that the ashantis are superior in Ghana and cannot allow anyone,pepeni,fanti Ga. Remember 2008
and 2012 eight regions all voted 4 ndc.There was so much fraud in, kumasi Wel keep pretending.
Good Citizen 12 years ago

All asantes are dead, those living are the children and grandchildren of Mossi men, if you see any of them who claims to be asante, and is taller than the prempeh status- he or she is fathered by a Mossi man,prempeh is the st ...
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All asantes are dead, those living are the children and grandchildren of Mossi men, if you see any of them who claims to be asante, and is taller than the prempeh status- he or she is fathered by a Mossi man,prempeh is the standard.
MP 12 years ago

Do something about the problems!and stop denying!!!!

Do something about the problems!and stop denying!!!!
DP 1500i TAMROCK 12 years ago

DO WE HAVE TO BORDER THIS STUPID LIAR, DAN BOTWE. YOUTH, YOUTH WE NEED TO SHAKE GHANA NOW.ARE WE NOT FED UP WITH THESE STUPID PARTIES?
THE EARLIER WE SHAKE GHANA THE BETTER FOR US.

DO WE HAVE TO BORDER THIS STUPID LIAR, DAN BOTWE. YOUTH, YOUTH WE NEED TO SHAKE GHANA NOW.ARE WE NOT FED UP WITH THESE STUPID PARTIES?
THE EARLIER WE SHAKE GHANA THE BETTER FOR US.
BPOE 12 years ago

NPP IS THE MOST USELESS LIAR PARTY IN GHANA; WHY SHOULD THIS MAN TRY TO COVER THINGS WHICH IS ALREADY ON AIR?

NPP IS THE MOST USELESS LIAR PARTY IN GHANA; WHY SHOULD THIS MAN TRY TO COVER THINGS WHICH IS ALREADY ON AIR?
GEORGE 12 years ago

Even now they are already talking about Nana and Kyeremanteng, why not Their darling boy Bawumiah? is not true that theparty belong to Ashanti/Akyem kingdom?

Even now they are already talking about Nana and Kyeremanteng, why not Their darling boy Bawumiah? is not true that theparty belong to Ashanti/Akyem kingdom?
Parker 12 years ago

Just to save face and redeem their dented image,neither Nana or their darling boy will stand a chance,the greed of NPP's Ashanti faction is exposed,the stench is overwhelming.

Just to save face and redeem their dented image,neither Nana or their darling boy will stand a chance,the greed of NPP's Ashanti faction is exposed,the stench is overwhelming.
Armah Amartefio 12 years ago

Ayyikois's inferior complex (tribal)is making him see thing that do not exist ,it is unfortunate that such a "learned" person will blame his tribe but not his competence for loosing an election.As if to say no ashanti or Aky ...
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Ayyikois's inferior complex (tribal)is making him see thing that do not exist ,it is unfortunate that such a "learned" person will blame his tribe but not his competence for loosing an election.As if to say no ashanti or Akyem person has ever lost an NPP internal election.IF he thinks the NPP is an Ashanti/akyem Party he can join the party the Ewe/GA party of his choice
Ebo 12 years ago

Are you suffering from Asante inferiority complex that is why you are ashame to use an Asante name?
Both you and Ayikoi has tribal inferiority complex.

Are you suffering from Asante inferiority complex that is why you are ashame to use an Asante name?
Both you and Ayikoi has tribal inferiority complex.
AKASI MARTHA NZEMA 12 years ago

DANKWA BUSIA INSTITUTE CONFIRMS THAT NPP IS AKYIM/ASANTE PARTY. THEY DON'T EVEN KNOW THE REAL FOUNDER OF THE PARTY.

DANKWA BUSIA INSTITUTE CONFIRMS THAT NPP IS AKYIM/ASANTE PARTY. THEY DON'T EVEN KNOW THE REAL FOUNDER OF THE PARTY.
Dumegah Prosper JNR 12 years ago

Is that your logic. We are not children!!

So how come NDC has been able to feed flagbearers from Eweland, Fanti land and the North??
What can we say of the NPP?? Please think out side the box!!

Is that your logic. We are not children!!

So how come NDC has been able to feed flagbearers from Eweland, Fanti land and the North??
What can we say of the NPP?? Please think out side the box!!
OmanheneU$A 12 years ago

...About?"

OR, can other ethnic groups in the NPP also claim, say: It's FANTIS, GA's, BRONG's, DAGOMBA'S, FRAFRA’s, EWE'S, AKWAPIM’s, NZEMA's, etc., etc., TURN?? Who anointed these two groups??

Indeed, it's too sick ...
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...About?"

OR, can other ethnic groups in the NPP also claim, say: It's FANTIS, GA's, BRONG's, DAGOMBA'S, FRAFRA’s, EWE'S, AKWAPIM’s, NZEMA's, etc., etc., TURN?? Who anointed these two groups??

Indeed, it's too sickening and arrogant that just TWO (2) ethnic groups in a national party always claim that "it's our turn—it's our turn." How the hell do you want other ethnic groups to VOTE for your damn ass since you don't think they're part of the damn party? The electorate is fast dwindling, Negro!!

These two groups can go ahead to make those silly, selfish, reckless and arrogant claims and other ethnic groups would be ADVISED NOT to vote for any “Ashanti or Akyem in the presidential elections” anymore—if they don't change their stinking behavior. I may belong to one of these two groups, BUT it's not healthy to always SIDELINE others that you need their help to succeed.

Why not just say: “We will elect, as our flagbearer, any QUALIFIED member of our party”, instead of S/HE must be either Ashanti or Akyem? That's very dangerous and would certainly spell doom for the NPP's 2016 aspirations. When people are made to belong, they feel good about belonging, they work harder for the success of the group and would be LOYAL to the group—BUT THE CONSTANT SILLY TALK LIKE THIS, THEN AYIKOI OTOO IS DEAD RIGHT, Agya Dan “Twebo (Botwe).”
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NANAN 12 years ago

IT IS THERE PERIOD

IT IS THERE PERIOD
azintakanyatinka 12 years ago

Don,t say that. God is omniscient! He can lie to human beings but not to God.

Don,t say that. God is omniscient! He can lie to human beings but not to God.
azintakanyatinka 12 years ago

Don't say that. God is omniscient. He can lie to human beings but not to God.

Don't say that. God is omniscient. He can lie to human beings but not to God.
osei max 12 years ago

I think Dan is in denial. This is the thing that is wrong with the party. Dan himself was opposed in electing Kuffours people he hate Allan Kyeremattan as the leader just because of the ashanti factor. Please address this pro ...
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I think Dan is in denial. This is the thing that is wrong with the party. Dan himself was opposed in electing Kuffours people he hate Allan Kyeremattan as the leader just because of the ashanti factor. Please address this problem else we will never be in power.
OSIMANDIAS KONFANKO METHUSALLAH 12 years ago

Listen to Dan Botwe the biggest thief in NPP. The greatest lier in Ghana.He once hated President Kufour to the core.Dan Botwe is nobody but a hypocrite. Honestly, it is Dan Botwe who caused and denied Akufo Addo's fortune.
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Listen to Dan Botwe the biggest thief in NPP. The greatest lier in Ghana.He once hated President Kufour to the core.Dan Botwe is nobody but a hypocrite. Honestly, it is Dan Botwe who caused and denied Akufo Addo's fortune.
DAN IS one of the people that started all this nonsense just because Kufour did not give him the position he wanted. We know all about you.
Your wife buying containers upon containers of toilet rolls to Ghana from Chuna. Where did she get the money from, Dan? Is the money from NPP? the money you stole. Shut your stinking mouth and let people hear.You bastard.
Kojo T 12 years ago

The sweetness of the pudding lies in the eating . Just elect me as flagbearer and I will testify to it

The sweetness of the pudding lies in the eating . Just elect me as flagbearer and I will testify to it
BAWA MONNIE 12 years ago

Mr Dan, if even, what Mr Ayii-kwe said is not true, that is not the right way for you to go about it. Ayii-kwe is your senior or father if am not mistaken. so i think the appropirate thing for you to have done is to tone dow ...
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Mr Dan, if even, what Mr Ayii-kwe said is not true, that is not the right way for you to go about it. Ayii-kwe is your senior or father if am not mistaken. so i think the appropirate thing for you to have done is to tone down with your response to the interview and meet mr Ayii-kwe for clarification on that issue. may be Ayii-kwe has some reasons for saying that, he said this for the betterment of the party as a whole. so please Mr Dan we believe in you when it comes to issues like this, so don't lets down try to manage the air waves because; we are in a difficult times in this Country now and we need to forge ahead as one family to save mother Ghana. Thank you. From Bawa
Isaac Osei,M.D 12 years ago

I dont think Mr. Botwe has done anything wrong. All he is saying there is no basis for Mr. AyikoI-Otoo to make such statements. Mr. Ayikoi-Otoo is just fueling this baseless allegation that there is Akyem-Ashanti factioNs in ...
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I dont think Mr. Botwe has done anything wrong. All he is saying there is no basis for Mr. AyikoI-Otoo to make such statements. Mr. Ayikoi-Otoo is just fueling this baseless allegation that there is Akyem-Ashanti factioNs in the NPP,TO SERVE HIS OWN PURPOSES,he is a GA so he is using this to get himself elected as CHairman of the party. He is in a way perpetuating this myth that the NDC and others have used to chastise the NPP FROM TIME IMMEMORIAL. Please dont blame Mr. Botwe for challenging Mr. Ayikoi-Otoo if he was not circumspect enough with his baseless comments.
Kanewu 12 years ago

Is any of your bearers from your area?

Is any of your bearers from your area?
Photosy. 12 years ago

Am so sorry for Dan BOTWE if he is so blind, dumb and deaf he cannot see, speak nor hear. Wow, to think I was so sure Dan BOTWE could lead us to victory. Am darn disappointed by his lack of sight, speech and hearing.

Am so sorry for Dan BOTWE if he is so blind, dumb and deaf he cannot see, speak nor hear. Wow, to think I was so sure Dan BOTWE could lead us to victory. Am darn disappointed by his lack of sight, speech and hearing.
Victor A. Young 12 years ago

I posted here on Ghanaweb a few sometime ago that there was no Asante or Akyem factions in the NPP when late Prof. Adu-Boahen stood as party flag-bear and contested to become President of Ghana. There wasn't anything heard or ...
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I posted here on Ghanaweb a few sometime ago that there was no Asante or Akyem factions in the NPP when late Prof. Adu-Boahen stood as party flag-bear and contested to become President of Ghana. There wasn't anything heard or known about this faction thing when it was ex-Prez. J. A. Kuffour's turn. This dirty and divisive ploy was introduced when it was time for Nana Akufo-Addo to run for the flag-bearer position. Suddenly we hear a of this Alan Kyeremateng group, headed by Paul Afoko doing all sorts of dirty things to destroy Nana Akufo-Addo. Paul Afoko was heard making open statements like: "Nana will cry at the end of the contest" implying that he'll lose heavily. In another moment the same Paul Afoko was caught doling out monies to voters during NPP's congress to elect party flag-bearer by some vigilant members.

This dirty tricks and the way some so-called "elite" members of the party have consistently opposed and struck down good suggestions made by common floor members has been one of our main problems.

The NDC have capitalised on these dirty tricks initiated by our own members to denigrate Nana Akufo-Addo. NDC's Gen. Secretary, Asiedu-Nketia was quoted as saying recently that Nana lost the Presidential race because of his public disgrace. Isn't that pathetic to note?

An Akan saying goes: "the sheep thought it was messing up the streets with its droppings, forgetting to note that it was messing its own tail end." The NPP has become its own enemy as recently observed by Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey. We must show some maturity here before the 2016 campaign begins.
Victor A. Young 12 years ago

...when Late Prof. Adu-Boahen contested in his bid to become president....

Pls ignore the typos and mis-constructions here and there; it's all human nature. Thanx folks.

...when Late Prof. Adu-Boahen contested in his bid to become president....

Pls ignore the typos and mis-constructions here and there; it's all human nature. Thanx folks.
YB 12 years ago

Victor, much as I like Nana Addo, I think he is the worst candidate the NPP has ever had. He had two brightest opportunities to become president, but he wasted them because of complacency and poor organization. What saddens m ...
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Victor, much as I like Nana Addo, I think he is the worst candidate the NPP has ever had. He had two brightest opportunities to become president, but he wasted them because of complacency and poor organization. What saddens me most is the attempt by some NPP members to blame his defeat on the doorstep of Alan, as if it was Alan's picture that appeared on the ballot paper.

Even when the NDC was strongly divided and had failed miserably in govt, Nana couldn't win. He had to rely on only Ashanti Region to save his face! You can't win elections if you don't have the "magic" to win votes from the "enemies" camp. What you folks in NPP should realize is that Nana may be popular in the NPP, he is disliked by many outside of the party. Why he is disliked, I don't really know. I can only put it down to the high illiteracy rate and political immaturity among many in Ghana.

Lastly, the NPP seems to be falling into the trap of the NDC. What the party needs is deep thinkers and selfless members. There are many in the fold but I guess factionalism has prevented the best brains from being utilized. Why else would the delegates elect somebody like Sir John over Nkrabeah Effah-Darteh and Yaw Buaben-Asamoah, as General Secretary if he (Sir John) did not belong to the camp of Nana Addo?

I sincerely believe the NPP is more attractive to Ghanaians than the NDC but the problem is their candidate. Play the NDC's game by choosing a candidate who will be admired by many across the political divide. I can point to persons like Bawumia, Prof. Frimpong-Boateng, Dr. Arthur Kennedy, Isaac Osei, Joe Ghartey, Ambrose Dery. I did not mention Alan because I know for a fact that he would lose massively in the Eastern and Ashanti Regions as a result of the hate campaigns executed against him from Nana Addo's camp.

Long live Ghana.
Victor A. Young 12 years ago

Great YB! That's why I like the NPP; everything is done democratically. Let everyone who meets the criteria for the presidential nomination contest. Whoever gets he nod during party congress becomes flag-bearer and must have ...
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Great YB! That's why I like the NPP; everything is done democratically. Let everyone who meets the criteria for the presidential nomination contest. Whoever gets he nod during party congress becomes flag-bearer and must have the fullest and unflinching support of party's army of supporters. Meanwhile, the party should show some maturity here before the 2016 election campaign begins. Hope you agree with me.
YB 12 years ago

Yes Victor, I totally agree with you.

Yes Victor, I totally agree with you.
KWASI 12 years ago

NO ONE HAS EVER HEARD YOU RAISE YOUR VOICE IN PARLIAMENT YET. KO YOU KNOW HOW TO SPEAK ENGLISH OR YOU WANT DEBATE IN TWI?

NO ONE HAS EVER HEARD YOU RAISE YOUR VOICE IN PARLIAMENT YET. KO YOU KNOW HOW TO SPEAK ENGLISH OR YOU WANT DEBATE IN TWI?
Dumegah Prosper JNR 12 years ago

Then answer the following:
1. If the Narcotic Pedlers Party alias NPP were not an Ashanti-Akyem party then why is it that for the over 20 years of our Democracy, why has no other tribesman contested and won for the Flag bear ...
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Then answer the following:
1. If the Narcotic Pedlers Party alias NPP were not an Ashanti-Akyem party then why is it that for the over 20 years of our Democracy, why has no other tribesman contested and won for the Flag bearership of the Party?? Knowing too well that the electoral college would be more representative in the Ashanti-Akyem areas than the north!!
2. Why was Aliu not voted for as the flagbearer after Kuffour had left power?

3. Why should the party not agree to go for the second voting when Akuffo Addo didn't win the majority at the flag bearer contest, but the electoral college present was told to allow Nana to take the flagbearership??
Why was the same not done to Aliu to win the flag bearer contest at the congress, if indeed the NPP wanted to show itself as a party of principles and that Kuffour's regime was "good" then why punish Aliu for a good job done???
4. Is it an accident of history or coincidence when only Akyem-Ashanti should be elected?? Are they the only people who can rule and win elections in the party???

We all know this as we are not been breast fed!!We are all adults and can think critically!! Where is a machinery in NPP that can seek for the welfare of all tribes on equal footing??

Where is Dan Botwe going to argue??
What time will he be arguing!!

Whether it is arguable, the polls will decide and react to that mentality always without any arguments as our Ghanaian voters are very sensitive, intelligent and discerning!! He should come again
Parker 12 years ago

Ghanaians are watching and waiting,don't forget the power is in our hands not them

Ghanaians are watching and waiting,don't forget the power is in our hands not them
Dumegah Prosper JNR 12 years ago

The arrogance of NPP will be destroyed further by a resounding defeat that waits them in 2016.

We still want to know the killers of the Dagbon overlord!!
We want to know why you destroyed the Ghana Airways?? Who are those ...
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The arrogance of NPP will be destroyed further by a resounding defeat that waits them in 2016.

We still want to know the killers of the Dagbon overlord!!
We want to know why you destroyed the Ghana Airways?? Who are those who bought the property belonging to the Ghana Airways all from Ghana tothe US, Britain and Germany!!
NAA4U 12 years ago

IS DAN BOTWE PLAYING ON OUR INTELLIGENCE? CANT WE READ AND WRITE? WHO SAYS WE NEEDED AYIKOI OTOO TO TELL US THIS BEFORE WE KNOW? APART FROM KUFOUR(ASHANTI) AND NANA ADDO(AKYEM), WHICH OTHER TRIBE HAD LED THE PARTY'S FLAG? AY ...
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IS DAN BOTWE PLAYING ON OUR INTELLIGENCE? CANT WE READ AND WRITE? WHO SAYS WE NEEDED AYIKOI OTOO TO TELL US THIS BEFORE WE KNOW? APART FROM KUFOUR(ASHANTI) AND NANA ADDO(AKYEM), WHICH OTHER TRIBE HAD LED THE PARTY'S FLAG? AYIKOI OTOO SAID, IT IS ONLY THESE TWO TRIBES THAT LEAD THE PARTY TO ELECTION. IS THIS NOT TRUE?
Seko 12 years ago

NPP is their own enemy. People are so self centered that , they have to say anything that will win them something.

NPP is their own enemy. People are so self centered that , they have to say anything that will win them something.
Dumegah Prosper JNR 12 years ago

If the Ashanti-Akyem continue to control and manipulate the NPP to their advantage, they will be loosing the elections like how Nana Akuffo Addo has become a serial loser!!!!!!!!!!!

The country is far more important and cr ...
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If the Ashanti-Akyem continue to control and manipulate the NPP to their advantage, they will be loosing the elections like how Nana Akuffo Addo has become a serial loser!!!!!!!!!!!

The country is far more important and critical of national issues than the Ashanti-Akyem cabals!!
RIGHTMAN-USA 12 years ago

Nobody is ready to debate you,the Lawyer gave instances, why not you, the issues are clear. The guy is 100% right.

Nobody is ready to debate you,the Lawyer gave instances, why not you, the issues are clear. The guy is 100% right.
Dumegah Prosper JNR 12 years ago

We the silent majority will vote for other tribes to chop president before those who claim, they are the chosen people to rule Ghana!! Even oldish and kapwepwes too!! Nooo Ooooh!!

We the silent majority will vote for other tribes to chop president before those who claim, they are the chosen people to rule Ghana!! Even oldish and kapwepwes too!! Nooo Ooooh!!
alfred 12 years ago

yes General tell 'em

yes General tell 'em
Dumegah Prosper JNR 12 years ago

After the Election Petition national disgrace of the 100 and over lawyers of the Osei Owusu insulting type, they now know, what the Ewes can contribute to the legal and jurisprudence annals of Ghanaian history!!! Now there is ...
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After the Election Petition national disgrace of the 100 and over lawyers of the Osei Owusu insulting type, they now know, what the Ewes can contribute to the legal and jurisprudence annals of Ghanaian history!!! Now there is quiet!! But His excellency President JD Mahama should be strict else some self serving and arrogant politica opponents will just take him for granted!! They did it to the Osagyefo, they haven't forgotten it at all!!
solo 12 years ago

Dan you are lair

Dan you are lair
General Jupiter 12 years ago

Dont Mind Dan Botwe, the truth is hard for him to swallow.

Dont Mind Dan Botwe, the truth is hard for him to swallow.
ABU 12 years ago

Denying of this truthful fact has necessitated the non envoius permanent position of the NPP in opposition.

Denying of this truthful fact has necessitated the non envoius permanent position of the NPP in opposition.
alfred 12 years ago

NPP must call Otoo to order !!!

NPP must call Otoo to order !!!
Dumegah Prosper JNR 12 years ago

So the PAINFUL and HARSH TRUTH be buried???
How do you people take the rest of Ghana for!!!! Why was cocaine everywhere and MPS were dealing in cocaine during Kuffour's time or regime??
Any explanation!!

So the PAINFUL and HARSH TRUTH be buried???
How do you people take the rest of Ghana for!!!! Why was cocaine everywhere and MPS were dealing in cocaine during Kuffour's time or regime??
Any explanation!!
Victor A. Young 12 years ago

Well, Bro. Dumegah, you may take note here that the issue of cocaine business becoming a national problem started became prominent during Dr. Rawlings' AFRC/P-NDC regime. It may interest you to note that Rawlings stood in the ...
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Well, Bro. Dumegah, you may take note here that the issue of cocaine business becoming a national problem started became prominent during Dr. Rawlings' AFRC/P-NDC regime. It may interest you to note that Rawlings stood in the British Parliament and retorted: "My wife doesn't deal in cocaine" when it was obvious he hadn't been queried by any member of the house when he mounted the podium to make his speech.

It looks you NDC guys always take Ghanaians for jokes. Your party has used dirty tricks and "Communist Style" propaganda to deceive people. Sadly NPP often refuse to respond to these dirty tricks. But I believe it proper to refute such false allegations when they're put out by your dirty and notorious party.

In those years, many of us became informed that the illicit business had strong govt. involvement making it difficult for players to be busted! The "Diplomatic Bags" had become the main channel or tool which facilitated in the business.

You may take notice. Hope you haven't forgotten the recent bust involving a security agent at the Kotoka Airport, in what is said to be one of he biggest discoveries in the business and who's noted to belong to the NDC? What do you make of that? I hope you can now tell your story well for forumers to digest.
YB 12 years ago

Thank you my brother Victor for pumping some sense into that fool soldier. That is what I sought to suggest in my first response to you. One of the biggest problems of the NPP was to deal swiftly with the NDC's propaganda. Th ...
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Thank you my brother Victor for pumping some sense into that fool soldier. That is what I sought to suggest in my first response to you. One of the biggest problems of the NPP was to deal swiftly with the NDC's propaganda. This you do by hitting them with the painful truth. I bet you that Dumegah idiot won't come back in a hurry!
Victor A. Young 12 years ago

Thanx Bro. Let's keep the flame burning! We need to educate people. That way we'll be able to build a prosperous nation that we all dream of. Don't ever bow to any intimidations; say things loud as it ought to be, even when p ...
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Thanx Bro. Let's keep the flame burning! We need to educate people. That way we'll be able to build a prosperous nation that we all dream of. Don't ever bow to any intimidations; say things loud as it ought to be, even when people seem not to agree with you. Keep the spirit alive, and stay bless, YB.
ABU 12 years ago

You are forever sour losers a the NPP will forever remain in opposition for denying and refusing to acknowledge this bitter truth.You can treat both Dumegah and others holding this truthful sentiment that is coming from the N ...
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You are forever sour losers a the NPP will forever remain in opposition for denying and refusing to acknowledge this bitter truth.You can treat both Dumegah and others holding this truthful sentiment that is coming from the NPP camp but the truth remains what it is ,intact and an opened truth.Should the idiot Dumega choses not to come back any soon the damages had been done,and by nobody but by the NPP segregation and apartheid doctrine and policy.
YB 12 years ago

You are very funny. What is more funny is that unlike the average NPP sympathizer, almost every NDC supporter sees election as a tribal contest instead of the opportunity to choose good leaders. That is why the NDC will fuel ...
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You are very funny. What is more funny is that unlike the average NPP sympathizer, almost every NDC supporter sees election as a tribal contest instead of the opportunity to choose good leaders. That is why the NDC will fuel ethnic sentiments because that is the only way they can win power. I never hear them talk of development or policies, only propaganda and the gullible fools like you will surely fall for it because it will put food on your table.
Victor A. Young 12 years ago

Hahahaha! I can't breath---my rib cage. YB please don't do that; people will soon decide not to participate in forums like these. Please cool down---don't hurt people!

Hahahaha! I can't breath---my rib cage. YB please don't do that; people will soon decide not to participate in forums like these. Please cool down---don't hurt people!
ABU 12 years ago

SO IN THE npp only the Akans are good for the leadership positions;and hence the "y3n akanfo,y3re gye y3n man,etc,every person codemning this and other tribalistic development in the party is deemed a fool and laughable.

SO IN THE npp only the Akans are good for the leadership positions;and hence the "y3n akanfo,y3re gye y3n man,etc,every person codemning this and other tribalistic development in the party is deemed a fool and laughable.
Victor A. Young 12 years ago

Bro. Abu, you're invited to the party. You must understand that there's no segregation or apartheid doctrine in the NPP as you suggest. The fact is that the NDC, through vile propaganda has always tried to destroy the NPP.

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Bro. Abu, you're invited to the party. You must understand that there's no segregation or apartheid doctrine in the NPP as you suggest. The fact is that the NDC, through vile propaganda has always tried to destroy the NPP.

The truth will cannot be swept under the carpet that Rawlings and his AFRC/P-NDC gang had a hidden motive that led them to mount the political scene chasing, arresting, beating and killing many innocent Ghanaians in his so-called "Revolution" to cleanse Ghana. Some of these victim of their revolution were business owners, notable among them were Akans. Rawlings' gang sought to supress the "Akan" tribes people for their dominance in Ghana (business, education and politics etc).

To this day everything that the NDC had hoped for is to vehemently resist and oppose the rising of any "Akan" tribesman, esp. unto the political scene. It's wicked perception that's eaten into the fiber of the NDC. Thanks to people like Dr. Afari-Gyan and Justice Atuguba, NDC have been rigging elections since 1992, until Nana Akufo-Addo, Dr. Bawumia and Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey challenged the 2012 elections in court. Everybody has seen what's been going on since those years when Rawlings appointed Afari-Gyan as EC's boss. And if you may also care to take note, late Prof. Adu-Boahen wrote the "Stolen Verdict" when he lost to Rawlings although many Ghanaians clearly thought Rawlings had become unpopular after failing to keep all his revolutionary promises.

Your party have used vile propaganda and election fraud to win power and its a fact that nobody can deny! There more to what is going on in the dark than what you seem to have people believe. Akans who made of Akupem, Kwahu (Kwawu) Asante, Brong, Ahafo, Fantes ect. constitute approx. 46% plus of Ghana's population. They happen to have great links in the NPP. Nana Akufo-Addo's uncle late J. B. Danquah was one of the founding members of the NPP. That doesn't mean the party is apartheid institution. It's never true!

Do you mean to suggest that the NDC is an apartheid institution because it's pro-Ewe party? Is that what you mean? Please be straight forward in your arguments. The NPP, despite all he rumour and bad talk that going on is one great party.
Edith 12 years ago

"The truth will cannot be swept under the carpet that Rawlings and his AFRC/P-NDC gang had a hidden motive that led them to mount the political scene chasing, arresting, beating and killing many innocent Ghanaians in his so-c ...
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"The truth will cannot be swept under the carpet that Rawlings and his AFRC/P-NDC gang had a hidden motive that led them to mount the political scene chasing, arresting, beating and killing many innocent Ghanaians in his so-called "Revolution" to cleanse Ghana. Some of these victim of their revolution were business owners, notable among them were Akans. Rawlings' gang sought to supress the "Akan" tribes people for their dominance in Ghana (business, education and politics etc)."

You accuse the NDC of using tribalism yet all tribes including Akans have played significant roles in the P/NDC throughout its era without feeling alienated in govt as long as they worked with Jerry Rawlings. Meaning Rawlings only went after those that oposed him and wanted his govt to fall and did not choose to go after Akans as an ethnic group per se as some of you always preach.

Some of his closest confidants were Akans including some powerful Akan kings. Over 70% of those who lead the coup that both freed him and toppled the Liman govt were mostly his Akan comrades in the army.

How stupid can such Akans be knowing what Rawlings has set out to do and still support him? What of all those who were killed that were non Akans? What about the thousands of Market women that were beaten in Accra of which some were from other tribes esp Gas? Are you also aware that some of the soldiers that took part in beating and taking individual revenge on their supposed enemies after the revolution were Akan soldiers?

You accuse others of tribalism yet tribalism smells on your kind than any in Ghana. Even in the diaspora your kinds continue to preach tribalism to innocent kids who knows nothing about tribes in Ghana. Well, no ethnic group in the NDC complains of feeling alienated yet that is coming from the camp of the NPP.

It means you and your party have a tribal problem though the NPP might have more visionary leaders than the NDC. Why is the NDC always winning more regions than the NPP if the NPP is truely seen as national representative? We might have illerates in Ghana but they arent stupid. Even here on Ghana web, Okoampa, Akadu, Katakyie, and Adofo Rockson have written several articles reminding us many times that the NPP is truely an Akan party. May be you need to check with them and come back.

You can hide but cant run away from the truth.
Victor A. Young 12 years ago

That's your own NDC perception and propaganda. The truth is there and cannot be swept under carpet. We thank God that everyone can made their opinion unlike those dark years, so much that even those who're blind and continue ...
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That's your own NDC perception and propaganda. The truth is there and cannot be swept under carpet. We thank God that everyone can made their opinion unlike those dark years, so much that even those who're blind and continue to make claims that are oblique to real facts can express things even when it's obvious they're hiding from truth.

You're probably part of the AFRC/P-NDC PDCs or WDCs who spread false info about innocent Ghanaians only for them to be dragged to their deaths under the cover of darkness in those times or probably you were just a toddler still breast-feeding when these heinous crimes were commited. I'm just wondering!
Jake 12 years ago

You use words that means nothing to anyone but you and YB. "NPP is democratic", does not peddle in lies???/
Remember Kankan Nyame? and the destruction of books written by Kwame Nkrumah.
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You use words that means nothing to anyone but you and YB. "NPP is democratic", does not peddle in lies???/
Remember Kankan Nyame? and the destruction of books written by Kwame Nkrumah.
You two old boys ought to get out of your adult nappies and for once own up to the deeds of UP/PP/NPP.
Victor A. Young 12 years ago

There's no need to engage NDC scouts like you in any debate because you come to the table with twisted facts. Go have some rest!

There's no need to engage NDC scouts like you in any debate because you come to the table with twisted facts. Go have some rest!
OKOFO 12 years ago

The earlier NPP accept the truth the better for the party because Ayikoi Otoo is saying the truth.

The earlier NPP accept the truth the better for the party because Ayikoi Otoo is saying the truth.
AKAGEE 12 years ago

IT IS BETTER TO IDENTIFY SOME OF THESE THINGS ADDRESS THEM AND MOVE ON. YOU PRETEND, IT WILL HARM YOU.
I LEFT NPP BECAUSE OF THIS.

IT IS BETTER TO IDENTIFY SOME OF THESE THINGS ADDRESS THEM AND MOVE ON. YOU PRETEND, IT WILL HARM YOU.
I LEFT NPP BECAUSE OF THIS.
Akoraba 12 years ago

I agree with you, Dan; this has been NDC propaganda all along, and it is unfortunate that a learned person, former attorney general, will indulge in this fallacy. Please, NPP, do not let NDC DEFINE THE PARTY. We have to stand ...
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I agree with you, Dan; this has been NDC propaganda all along, and it is unfortunate that a learned person, former attorney general, will indulge in this fallacy. Please, NPP, do not let NDC DEFINE THE PARTY. We have to stand together. That is my advise.
Dee 12 years ago

Debating the issue would not change the fact. NPP is predominantly an Ashanti-Akyem based party. In the last two elections the party won two out of the ten regions. NPP always chooses an Ashanti or Akyem as presiden ...
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Debating the issue would not change the fact. NPP is predominantly an Ashanti-Akyem based party. In the last two elections the party won two out of the ten regions. NPP always chooses an Ashanti or Akyem as presidential candidate in spite of the fact there are better qualified candidates from other regions. Ayiko Otoo maybe playing this card for selfish reasons but its the fact.
kudi 12 years ago

Medase

Medase
Kwame Boateng 12 years ago

Is Dan trying to show that Ayikoi is a novice who cannot distinguish his left from right. That is how most of us feel about the party. if Dan does not want to know, then he is not working in the interest of the party.

Is Dan trying to show that Ayikoi is a novice who cannot distinguish his left from right. That is how most of us feel about the party. if Dan does not want to know, then he is not working in the interest of the party.
wofa Manu 12 years ago

If Dan Botwe disagrees with the lawyer then it is unfortunate. This is a fact that nobody can deny, it is clear, we don't even need lawyer Ayikoi Otoo to tell us this.

If Dan Botwe disagrees with the lawyer then it is unfortunate. This is a fact that nobody can deny, it is clear, we don't even need lawyer Ayikoi Otoo to tell us this.
Jeff, UK 12 years ago

That is what it is, y3 gye y3 man

That is what it is, y3 gye y3 man
Kwadwo Adusei 12 years ago

What I see as the problem for our party now is "personality cult". Some have assumed positions, so big, in the party that they want to be seen and heard as "Semi God' or whatever. We understand the fact that some struggled so ...
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What I see as the problem for our party now is "personality cult". Some have assumed positions, so big, in the party that they want to be seen and heard as "Semi God' or whatever. We understand the fact that some struggled so hard to put the party on its recent position but times are changing and they should not think because they are now in a position of wealth so whatever they say, good or bad, is what the party has to take. These personalities should not forget that they will die and leave the party behind. We don't have to sow a bad seed for the good supporters of this great party. "This person supports this person, and does not support this" is what is totally killing the party. Our internal politics is taken a toll and if care is not taken, people will read meanings to the line of our selection of leaders in the party to those ethnic lines. We are in the 21st century and where one comes from should not be a reason for his or her selection but what one has to offer the party and the country as a whole. I have clearly seen that some leaders of the party have their own personal issues against each other, I agree that its human nature, we can disagree alright but lets not translate this to mean what's circulating now. Some of us are not from any of the above two ethnic groups, what are they trying to tell us now? A word to the wise is enough.
Balawo President 12 years ago

Ayikoi Otoo has got the Wireko Brobby bug having collected his share of the Mahama booty. NPP must be careful of these NDC moles within their ranks who like Wireko Brobby and Ayikoi are out to destroy the NPP.

Ayikoi Otoo has got the Wireko Brobby bug having collected his share of the Mahama booty. NPP must be careful of these NDC moles within their ranks who like Wireko Brobby and Ayikoi are out to destroy the NPP.
j0eY L0nd0n 12 years ago

What do you know little man? Where was Otoo in their bogus petition case?

What do you know little man? Where was Otoo in their bogus petition case?
GENERAL DeGAULE 12 years ago

It is blatantly obvious these factions exist. Akuffo Addo's macho men beat up Alan Cash's men. Which party has ever witnessed this internecine enmity apart from the NPP. Mr Botwe wants to benefit from both sides of the divide ...
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It is blatantly obvious these factions exist. Akuffo Addo's macho men beat up Alan Cash's men. Which party has ever witnessed this internecine enmity apart from the NPP. Mr Botwe wants to benefit from both sides of the divide in his own crafty campaign to become President.
appiah 12 years ago

Mumuni-Bawumia and Dr. Frempong-Boateng should be the next slate of candidates for President and vice. All members of the party who love the nation should throw their weight behind them.

Mumuni-Bawumia and Dr. Frempong-Boateng should be the next slate of candidates for President and vice. All members of the party who love the nation should throw their weight behind them.
YB 12 years ago

I would like to associate myself with your proposition. That team will surely deliver Ama Ghana from the current mess she finds herself. We need such clever and selfless personalities to lead Ghana, not this present clueless ...
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I would like to associate myself with your proposition. That team will surely deliver Ama Ghana from the current mess she finds herself. We need such clever and selfless personalities to lead Ghana, not this present clueless leaders we have in both NPP and NDC. Bawumia/Frimpong-Boateng is one sure ticket to prosperity for Ghana.
Yaa Gbeminov 12 years ago

Politics is about Perception not reality.During the election controversy,two tribal chiefs visited President Mahama to hustle him to accept the Supreme Court verdict.There is a perception that only two tribes should field can ...
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Politics is about Perception not reality.During the election controversy,two tribal chiefs visited President Mahama to hustle him to accept the Supreme Court verdict.There is a perception that only two tribes should field candidate for the Presidency.The Northerners are only qualified for Vice Presidency.Victor Owusu suffered because of the perception.A real Political Party must be about ideas,values and not tribe.
yaaasantewaa 12 years ago

Why did Paa Willie break away and form his own party when the Ashantis nominated Victor Owusu? This has been going on since the formation of the party (UGCC,UP,PP and NPP). Come on Dan, it's too obvious. Nominate a non Ashant ...
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Why did Paa Willie break away and form his own party when the Ashantis nominated Victor Owusu? This has been going on since the formation of the party (UGCC,UP,PP and NPP). Come on Dan, it's too obvious. Nominate a non Ashanti/Akyem and prove everybody wrong
Akosua Tabuwaa 12 years ago

Whether you like it or nor,only an Ashanti can lead the NPP to victory.

Whether you like it or nor,only an Ashanti can lead the NPP to victory.
adwoa 12 years ago

let npp put northerner there and let see who will vote for him. you cant lie to us.

let npp put northerner there and let see who will vote for him. you cant lie to us.
OSIMANDIAS KONFANKO METHUSALLAH 12 years ago

Who is this little boy that wants to throw sand in our eyes? Why you don't get along with Akufo Addo? Tell the whole story to NPPIANS for them to know your croked ways. This little boy from Kumasi Academy thinks he is smarter ...
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Who is this little boy that wants to throw sand in our eyes? Why you don't get along with Akufo Addo? Tell the whole story to NPPIANS for them to know your croked ways. This little boy from Kumasi Academy thinks he is smarter and better than every NPPIAN.
I know whom you are Dan.Do not let me angry to spill the beans.Nothing but a liar.
GOLD COAST 12 years ago

Yours truly's comment on Otoo's speech last month(calling for Nkrumah's "FOUNDER'S DAY" to be scraped),has definitely had impact and probably illuminated the mind of this wailing NPP non-Asante/Akyem member.

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Yours truly's comment on Otoo's speech last month(calling for Nkrumah's "FOUNDER'S DAY" to be scraped),has definitely had impact and probably illuminated the mind of this wailing NPP non-Asante/Akyem member.

Gas,Ewes,Northerners, and even other Akans within the NPP - have always been relegated to servile and supporting roles in the party(mostly on the margins). Occasionally, one or two members of these groups would be elevated to top positions(Aliu Mahama and Obetsebi-Lamptey - son of a terrorist in the Nkrumah days)within the party - to throw dust in the eyes of gullible folks nationally - that the party is an "Equal Opportunity Employer".

When Ken Agyapong uttered his Hitlerite words(Kill all Gas and Ewes in Kumasi),and Akufo-Addo's call to "yen Akanfo" for a war("ALL-Die-Be Die"),none of these Ga stomach politicians - I.C.Quaye,Obetsebi-Lamptey and Ayikoi Otto - condemned this vile ethnocentric garbage. Rather,all three kept mum,for fear of losing their positions within the party.

NPP was founded on tribal kinship - based on the so-called Danquah/Busia Tradition - which itself encapsulates primitive tribal bonding and allegiance,political and ethnic hegemony,greed,backward - thinking,neo-colonial mindset , paleoconservatism and crony capitalism.

So folks like Ayikoi Otoo, Dr.Kennedy,Kweku Baako,Kobina Kennedy et al, would be better off in non- discriminating parties. They WILL never ascend to the flagbearership of the NPP.That's the way it is(thanks to Walter Cronkite).

PEACE
Yaw Poku, USA 12 years ago

Dan you are absolutely right. What do that Ayiko Otoo wants, cheap popularity I guess. Let him join the NDC if he feels he will be select their presidential candidate. There is no such thing as Ashanti-Akyem divide in NPP. I ...
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Dan you are absolutely right. What do that Ayiko Otoo wants, cheap popularity I guess. Let him join the NDC if he feels he will be select their presidential candidate. There is no such thing as Ashanti-Akyem divide in NPP. I fully support Dr. Bawumia for our flagbearer in 2016.
Pelicles 12 years ago

That Ashanti/Akyem nonsense about NPP is the work of Ewes and Gas. I know exactly what I am saying. I don't know what people are demanding from Ashantis and Akyems as if they should bow to the pressure from those making such ...
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That Ashanti/Akyem nonsense about NPP is the work of Ewes and Gas. I know exactly what I am saying. I don't know what people are demanding from Ashantis and Akyems as if they should bow to the pressure from those making such false claims.

What bothers me much is, Ashanti Region is home to most tribes in Ghana yet, they turn around and accuse Ashantis as "not good". There is Anloga Town in the heart of Kumasi but Ewes hate Ashantis to the core. Is there any Ashanti Town in Ho? I need an answer. I know a Ga man who cannot stand Ashanti so, one day I confronted him to know why and his answer was, " Ashante ky3m33 gyee gb3m33". So, I went further to explain the meaning of that. His only answer was the same. People have been brainwashed to believe the unbelievable. I do not understand why people cannot grow up and think like humans with brains. These reckless mindset is the reason why NDC is destroying Ghana for all of us. They cannot govern but due to hatred, some people prefer them to stay in power to make life unbearable for the average man/woman/children in Ghana.
Erick 12 years ago

See who is here preaching against tribalism! Is that not the food and air you breath daily Pellicles? Some of us have known you on Ghana web for a whle and your vile comments against minority tribes especially Ewes but not s ...
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See who is here preaching against tribalism! Is that not the food and air you breath daily Pellicles? Some of us have known you on Ghana web for a whle and your vile comments against minority tribes especially Ewes but not surprised since most of you were raised to hate from birth.

By the way before Mr Otoo's pronouncements how many Gas have you heard from tagging the NPP as an Asante/Akyem party? Most of those making the accusations were other Akans.

On the other hand how many Ewes are in the NPP to worry about a supposed Akyem/Akyem rivalry? Do they really care?

You are truely a confused soul.
Paa Joe 12 years ago

NPP DO NOT HAVE ANY POLITICAL FUTURE AGAIN IN GHANA.

IT IS A PARTY THAT WAS FOUNDED TO DUPE THE NATION AND TO HALT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN THE COUNTRY.

THEY STOLE THE IDENTITY OF GHANA AND SQUANDERED THE FUTURE OF THE ...
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NPP DO NOT HAVE ANY POLITICAL FUTURE AGAIN IN GHANA.

IT IS A PARTY THAT WAS FOUNDED TO DUPE THE NATION AND TO HALT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN THE COUNTRY.

THEY STOLE THE IDENTITY OF GHANA AND SQUANDERED THE FUTURE OF THE PRESENT AND THE NEXT GENERATIONS.

THEY CONTINUE TO CRY FOR AKUFFO-ADDO BECAUSE,PRESENTLY THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY POLITICAL FIGURE TO LEAD THE PARTY.
Whatever 12 years ago

I feel for Dan Botwe. If he wants that perception to go away, he has to more than simple talk. He has to advice his party leaders to learn how to talk. If your leader mantra is "yen Akanfo" and his campaign team continually b ...
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I feel for Dan Botwe. If he wants that perception to go away, he has to more than simple talk. He has to advice his party leaders to learn how to talk. If your leader mantra is "yen Akanfo" and his campaign team continually blames Ashantis for his defeat, how can you resist such a perception
cham-cham 12 years ago

Thanks, General, for setting the records straight. NPP believes in you, General!!!

Thanks, General, for setting the records straight. NPP believes in you, General!!!
ASH 12 years ago

It is true. Remember technology is catching up with your division. With the bio-metric machine,you are bound to remain in opposition. You have no way to stuff the boxes again. You Botwe attempted this in 2008. How do you conn ...
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It is true. Remember technology is catching up with your division. With the bio-metric machine,you are bound to remain in opposition. You have no way to stuff the boxes again. You Botwe attempted this in 2008. How do you connect this to the loose talk.
Dick 12 years ago

Don't know how people come up with such lies about any party in Ghana.
Always there's something stupid to read and waste your time

Don't know how people come up with such lies about any party in Ghana.
Always there's something stupid to read and waste your time
kofi asare kumasi 12 years ago

many agitators are up to the task but the npp members wouldn't listen. the truth is that akyem and the ashanti is pulling down the npp gradually the leaders of the npp are aware but they fail to accept it and do the right thi ...
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many agitators are up to the task but the npp members wouldn't listen. the truth is that akyem and the ashanti is pulling down the npp gradually the leaders of the npp are aware but they fail to accept it and do the right thing this is pure tribalism and it will not do the party any good.
Alhaji 12 years ago

The truth is bitter to swallow.Dan Botwe has put his head between his buttocks,so cannot see this.

The truth is bitter to swallow.Dan Botwe has put his head between his buttocks,so cannot see this.
SAMMY 12 years ago

NPP AT ITS BEST AGAIN...INSULTING GALORE! THEY HATE AND INSULT ANYBODY WHO WANTS TO SPEAK TRUTH ABOUT THE PARTY. AYI KOI OTOO IS NOW IN HOT WATERS FOR SAYING HIS MIND.

NPP AT ITS BEST AGAIN...INSULTING GALORE! THEY HATE AND INSULT ANYBODY WHO WANTS TO SPEAK TRUTH ABOUT THE PARTY. AYI KOI OTOO IS NOW IN HOT WATERS FOR SAYING HIS MIND.
natty bongo 12 years ago

mr dan botwe need to reexamine what ayikoi otoo said.

mr dan botwe need to reexamine what ayikoi otoo said.
mankulabi 12 years ago

mr former g. secretary of the elephant party please pay attention to the learned former AG. it will help.

mr former g. secretary of the elephant party please pay attention to the learned former AG. it will help.
Joe, Foley 12 years ago

' one cannot waste one's ime to teach a child Nuclear Physics' because he/she has not attain the intelligence enough to understand or conceptualise.
Dan Botwe is an ostrich and behaving typically like an ostrich. I thought ...
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' one cannot waste one's ime to teach a child Nuclear Physics' because he/she has not attain the intelligence enough to understand or conceptualise.
Dan Botwe is an ostrich and behaving typically like an ostrich. I thought Dan Botwe has some foresight and intelligence enough to realise what he is calling a 'dangerous lie'. Dan Botwe could feel content in Okere but I would strongly suggest that he extend his political outlook beyond Okere.
No intelligent person who is politically aware would waste time to debate this view/observation with the politically naïve Dan Botwe. So he can continue to block his ears and mind on this serious and important fact. But Dan Botwe should seriously examine the profile and characteristics of his party from the leadership of JB Danquah, Dr Busia, Prof Adu Boahene, Kufuor and Akufo Addo, 'yen akan fo'. Wake up Darling boy, Dan Botwe.
ChrisC 12 years ago

Dan Botwe is confused or just being "smart" It was a ga man who is up in the npp party heirachy making htese allegations and he gave clear examples as only Akans dominating the presidency, and all Dan Botwe wants to do is "de ...
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Dan Botwe is confused or just being "smart" It was a ga man who is up in the npp party heirachy making htese allegations and he gave clear examples as only Akans dominating the presidency, and all Dan Botwe wants to do is "debate"? interesting, ghanaians are not blind.
TAMBRO 12 years ago

AKUFU ADDO SOLD GHANA'S SHIP FOR 30 MILLION DOLLARS AND SAID IT WAS 24 MILLION DOLLARS THAT'S WHY THERE ARE NO GENUINE DOCUMENTS COVERING THE TRANSACTIONS.

AKUFU ADDO SOLD GHANA'S SHIP FOR 30 MILLION DOLLARS AND SAID IT WAS 24 MILLION DOLLARS THAT'S WHY THERE ARE NO GENUINE DOCUMENTS COVERING THE TRANSACTIONS.
Rasheed Tamale 12 years ago

Please stupid dump Naadu, don't create confusion in northern Ghana. No wonder you and your husband failed miserably as leaders by creating christian favoritism front. You can donate those bibles to the christian schools in th ...
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Please stupid dump Naadu, don't create confusion in northern Ghana. No wonder you and your husband failed miserably as leaders by creating christian favoritism front. You can donate those bibles to the christian schools in the north-I have no problem with that but why to muslim children? Can you send some korans to the south and donate them to Mfansipm, St. Augustus etc? Why will you go stir trouble in north for stupid Scripture Union project? This is the very beginning of so called people of God creating antagonists reprisals! We don't need another Boko Haram front in Ghana! All meaningful Ghanaians must keep this idiot Naadu away from fermenting trouble! A word to a wise is enough!!!
joe 12 years ago

Its unfotunate Dan knows the truth but is refusing let him be like the ostrich and that will make them remain in the opposition for long

Its unfotunate Dan knows the truth but is refusing let him be like the ostrich and that will make them remain in the opposition for long
Yaw 12 years ago

It's so unfortunate that whilst majority of Ghanaians continue to suffer,some section of the media and some dis tractors continue to dwell on issues of no importance.
I want to make it clear that whether NPP is Ashanti,Akyem ...
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It's so unfortunate that whilst majority of Ghanaians continue to suffer,some section of the media and some dis tractors continue to dwell on issues of no importance.
I want to make it clear that whether NPP is Ashanti,Akyem,Akan or whatever party, it's the only serious organization with the right people to steer Ghana out of this mess the country is embroiled with.
Therefore this stupid dust throwing argument of no substance,must cease.
Our country is being dragged into the gutter by this inept/vision less government and yet all we hear are lies about the NPP.
Yaw 12 years ago

Dan is right it's the ignorant and inferiority complex feeling people who continue to pursue this baseless argument.
I am neither an Ashanti nor Akyem but feel comfortable to associate myself with the NPP and also know for a ...
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Dan is right it's the ignorant and inferiority complex feeling people who continue to pursue this baseless argument.
I am neither an Ashanti nor Akyem but feel comfortable to associate myself with the NPP and also know for a fact it's the only political party to transform the fortunes of Ghana if only people will desist from hatred and tribalism and make the right decisions when casting their votes.
Victor A. Young 12 years ago

Papa Yaw, the Yutong Bus "Aplanke" Driver in the seat is reckless and a dangerous drive. It's time for the passengers on board to start yelling and shouting else they'll seen see themselves driven into the ditch somewhere. Th ...
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Papa Yaw, the Yutong Bus "Aplanke" Driver in the seat is reckless and a dangerous drive. It's time for the passengers on board to start yelling and shouting else they'll seen see themselves driven into the ditch somewhere. The "Aplank" Driver can't even shift gear properly. I can smell smoke from under the Bus; there's thick smoke billowing behind the Bus as it keeps on swinging from side to side on the highway. It's dangerous. Passenger have to shout for help!
Onipa Bone 12 years ago

Dan Botwe you can't discount that. It is staring you "pefee" in the face. It was the cause the cause of Nana's failures at the last two elections. Now the Asantes are trying to play it down hoping that the other groups will j ...
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Dan Botwe you can't discount that. It is staring you "pefee" in the face. It was the cause the cause of Nana's failures at the last two elections. Now the Asantes are trying to play it down hoping that the other groups will just forget when Alan is presented. Looks like NPP is going to be in perpetual opposition. Certainly, any observer can see that.
BOY KOFI 12 years ago

Looking at the presidential candidates that Npp always presents from Busia to Nana Addo;nobody needs to tell you what's going on.There is no need to debate anybody on this issue because the Asantes and Akyems have played lead ...
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Looking at the presidential candidates that Npp always presents from Busia to Nana Addo;nobody needs to tell you what's going on.There is no need to debate anybody on this issue because the Asantes and Akyems have played leading roles in the formation of the party.Besides,they have the financial capacity to lobby for their prefered candidates.Unfortunately,their strategy is not effective to win the presidency.NPP has members all over the country,they have to do something about the old tradition and present a strategic candidate in 2016.I mean somebody who is not Akyem or Asante.Thank you.
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!! 12 years ago

Bawumia is the only idiot from the north,does he think he will get a chance in "Y3N AKANFO" PARTY? He should go and ask the late ALIU MAHAMA THIEF KUFOUR'S VICE. When kufour was travelling allover the world, vice president AL ...
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Bawumia is the only idiot from the north,does he think he will get a chance in "Y3N AKANFO" PARTY? He should go and ask the late ALIU MAHAMA THIEF KUFOUR'S VICE. When kufour was travelling allover the world, vice president ALIU was the one does the dirty job for "Y3N AKANFO" PARTY. At the end of all this struggling by ALIU, the evil "Y3N AKANFO" PARTY NPP denied him the presidency,and humble VICE PRESIDENT ALIU got heart attack which ends him up in his early GRAVE.
king Gezo 12 years ago

Dan, the truth is always bitter and l'll suggest you accept honourable Otoo's observations and look for amends. Since when will a non Akan lead your party as is done in other political parties? Call a spade a spade Mr Botwe!

Dan, the truth is always bitter and l'll suggest you accept honourable Otoo's observations and look for amends. Since when will a non Akan lead your party as is done in other political parties? Call a spade a spade Mr Botwe!
New Sheriff in Town 12 years ago

Was there an Ashanti/Akyem divide when the NPP won elections in 2000 and 2004?
Was there an Ashanti/Akyem divide when Obetsebi Lamptey (a Ga) won the NPP Chairmanship? Is Haruna Eseku an Akyem or Ashanti? Ayikoi Otoo asserti ...
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Was there an Ashanti/Akyem divide when the NPP won elections in 2000 and 2004?
Was there an Ashanti/Akyem divide when Obetsebi Lamptey (a Ga) won the NPP Chairmanship? Is Haruna Eseku an Akyem or Ashanti? Ayikoi Otoo assertion only goes to show how reckless some people who call themselves "learned" can be. This statement by Ayikoi Otoo will cost him his ambition of lifting himself from his inferior-minded being to a Chairman over the Akyems and Ashatis. He just played daft, and has lost the little respect he gained with his "gbese" cronyism at the supreme court
SETH 12 years ago

Keep on denying it. It will swallow and bury you guys. Ostriches.

Keep on denying it. It will swallow and bury you guys. Ostriches.
AYIKOI OTOO 12 years ago

I spoke the truth.

I spoke the truth.
Ekuma 12 years ago

Look at this 'sincere' young man. Instead of being sincere with the truth and reality ,

Dan Botwe has deliberately smeared his face with dwarf SHIT and pretending

foolishly as of this Akyem Ashanti cabal are not in ...
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Look at this 'sincere' young man. Instead of being sincere with the truth and reality ,

Dan Botwe has deliberately smeared his face with dwarf SHIT and pretending

foolishly as of this Akyem Ashanti cabal are not in the majority in reality and hierarchy . Nonsense.
jojo 12 years ago

Dan you want a debate I will debate you .u are the one talking cheap not Ayikoi otoo,stop this pretence that this devide does not exist,who do you think you are kidding by denying it

Dan you want a debate I will debate you .u are the one talking cheap not Ayikoi otoo,stop this pretence that this devide does not exist,who do you think you are kidding by denying it
Efo Canada 12 years ago

NDC fools and idiots will try their possible best to blind Ghanaians but majority of us know them (NDc) now so allow them to make fool of themselves,without rig NDC can never win elections in Ghana stupid Afari Djan can witn ...
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NDC fools and idiots will try their possible best to blind Ghanaians but majority of us know them (NDc) now so allow them to make fool of themselves,without rig NDC can never win elections in Ghana stupid Afari Djan can witness this
Dumegah Prosper JNR 12 years ago

NONSENSE!! Dzimakpla!!
An imposter usinf innocent names to hide your dirty black face!!
Are we children that yiou can deceive!! Is it only the Ashantis -Akyems who are interested in NPP to rule Ghana!! No one will give p[ow ...
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NONSENSE!! Dzimakpla!!
An imposter usinf innocent names to hide your dirty black face!!
Are we children that yiou can deceive!! Is it only the Ashantis -Akyems who are interested in NPP to rule Ghana!! No one will give p[ower to Nana Addo in Ghana to misrule it!!!
Yaw manu 12 years ago

You are lying yourself Dan

You are lying yourself Dan
Yaw Boakye 12 years ago

Dan Botwe you one of the guys I admired in NPP for your honesty but this time round you have misfired about Akyem and Ashanti factions struggle in NPP. We know more than you do.

Dan Botwe you one of the guys I admired in NPP for your honesty but this time round you have misfired about Akyem and Ashanti factions struggle in NPP. We know more than you do.
Percy 12 years ago

Pls let hold the fire and the fight Ghana is not for any political party, but the nation rather belong to all of us. God is watching, Hummmm that day will surelly come.

Pls let hold the fire and the fight Ghana is not for any political party, but the nation rather belong to all of us. God is watching, Hummmm that day will surelly come.
Inocent 12 years ago

Ayikoi Otoo is NDC. So NPP beware. He was in legal chambas of NDC interior minister when Kufour picked him for AG.

Ayikoi Otoo is NDC. So NPP beware. He was in legal chambas of NDC interior minister when Kufour picked him for AG.
Moses 12 years ago

Nana got 78% in Ashanti region. The ewes and zongos gave the 28% to ndc.

Nana got 78% in Ashanti region. The ewes and zongos gave the 28% to ndc.

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Akyem-Ashanti divide: It’s a "dangerous lie" – Dan Botwe

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