Mahama: Mandela's Long Walk Became Africa's Journey

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OLD SOLDIER 10 years ago

Author:...SGT ANANI FIADZOE
...Prez. Dramani Mahama should note that the eradication of lies, corruption, thievery, loot and share, hatred, divisions, selfishness, election rigging, intimidation, gutter politics, indisciplin ...
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Author:...SGT ANANI FIADZOE
...Prez. Dramani Mahama should note that the eradication of lies, corruption, thievery, loot and share, hatred, divisions, selfishness, election rigging, intimidation, gutter politics, indiscipline, deceitful, dishonesty is the answer to go near
the political practice of Madiba, without these Dramani Mahama your
assertions is hopeless and stupid.

Mahama if you know this instil them in the brains of your soc-alled politicians who are crooks and thieves
and stop their blame game and do what they claim they can do and do it better.
insight to the bone 10 years ago

pepeni is now attempting to steal Christmas and continue on his evil foolhardy agenda of turning the country into a Muslim dominated colony . Last week two events went by unnoticed by our illiterate media ,the first the banni ...
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pepeni is now attempting to steal Christmas and continue on his evil foolhardy agenda of turning the country into a Muslim dominated colony . Last week two events went by unnoticed by our illiterate media ,the first the banning of Islam in Angola and the freedom fight of Scotland. the Angolans having been through a war thoroughly understand the menace of Islam especially through these Lebanese economy wreckers and their rejection of all religions . The scots realize with their oil they are better off going alone as will sooner or later the Fantis or Akans. Today the Akans despite being the majority have been marginalized due to the hegemony of the ewes , northerners and lately we see also the treacherous Gas. i repeat just one point to prove the point , there is not a single Fanti cabinet minister in this govt. yet they claim almost half their votes were from the Akans or Fantis . we must admit the persecution of the Akans did not start today , Nkrumah ruthlessly persecuted any opposition to his wanton spending which led to the first exodus of the Akans mainly the fantis in the late 50's and 60's . then came the rawlings who caused again the exodus of the Akans this time mainly the twi speakers led by the Ashantis . today there is an estimate of from 10 to 15 million Akans living in the diaspora who will support any revolution or war effort that will lead to to the freedom of the Akans . This voice in this pepeni/ayigbe desolate wilderness has been threatened , so called monitored and yet still goes around preaching this gospel of freedom to all but no one has dared betray him as we speak the truth . the patriotic and nationalism movement grows stronger every day and today we have achieved the political unity of the Akans despite the treacherous chiefs and collaborating so called political leaders , we now merge and close the gaps between the various Akan tribes and clans while taking note of our enemies . those who are not for us we consider enemies that cant be trusted . we will leave these idiots living in a feudal mentality whose greatest desire is to have maids and houseboys ie slave labour instead of securing a better standard for all irrespective of their status. these fools reject the 21st century and do not realize its their own children who will have a miserable future as we shall surely succeed to split the country like the Scots , long live the republic of Akan
OLD SOLDIER 10 years ago

Author: OYOKOBA...

The truth must be told, anokware John Mahama cannot do the job.

This guy came to the job offering no real vision for the nation, instead he only served up absolute nonsense - Ede be keke - which for ...
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Author: OYOKOBA...

The truth must be told, anokware John Mahama cannot do the job.

This guy came to the job offering no real vision for the nation, instead he only served up absolute nonsense - Ede be keke - which for some, loosely translates into just existing at the wheels, not knowing which direction to go. To add insult to injury, he is telling us that, like a car, he is only in the first gear in a four-year term, so we can expect to see a fourth gear only in the fourth year. To hear that allegory from a guy and a president who had been a vice-president for the previous four years, and claims that because of the ill-health of Atta Mess, he John Mahama was really the one in charge behind the scenes, then we have reasons to conclude nothing good or extraordinary can be expected that is different from what we have seen from the last four years. The value is going to be the same, and corruption is going to consume all of us under Mahama. Our people tell us, 'Edwa beso'a efiri anopa', to wit, one can gauge the prospects of a good market day from the signs the morning activities project. Right now the country is sinking fast from all reliable indicators. In the last four years, the cedi has depreciated a whole 100 percent under Mahama and Atta Mess. What other assurances are we waiting for? To be hit on the head with bricks?

Look, John Mahama is not cut for prime time, he does not know how, and all his protestations are excuses to cover incompetence and corruption in high places, of which him and his party are direct beneficiaries. What the fuck is Ede be keke? Nonsense!
NEAY 10 years ago

yeah man!!

yeah man!!
Shamu 10 years ago

If Ghanaians reject Kwame Nkrumah and likes of The great JJ, why will they accept Mandela? For Ghanaians all what they know is to commit evil led by UP, PFP, and NPP and so on just like this 3 parties. The only what Ghana can ...
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If Ghanaians reject Kwame Nkrumah and likes of The great JJ, why will they accept Mandela? For Ghanaians all what they know is to commit evil led by UP, PFP, and NPP and so on just like this 3 parties. The only what Ghana can emulate is corrupt activities, killing, tribalism and so on and on. So long us this people are among us, there will be no way they will ever accept prominent and well recognized Ghanaians throughout the world like JJ and Kwame Nkrumah, how more Mandela?
Jose M Lopez Sierra 10 years ago

Greeting Partners,

President Obama should also reflect on Oscar López Rivera, who is also doing for Puerto Rico what Nelson Mandela did for South Africa.

José
www.TodosUnidosDescolonizarPR.blogspot.com

Greeting Partners,

President Obama should also reflect on Oscar López Rivera, who is also doing for Puerto Rico what Nelson Mandela did for South Africa.

José
www.TodosUnidosDescolonizarPR.blogspot.com
AKASI MARTHA NZEMA 10 years ago

MANDELA'S LONG WALK BECAME AFRICA'S JOURNEY TO STOP THE CORRUPTION IN THE CONTINENT.

MANDELA'S LONG WALK BECAME AFRICA'S JOURNEY TO STOP THE CORRUPTION IN THE CONTINENT.
MARCUS AMPADU 10 years ago

The question is can any of our leaders - whether it is Akufo-Addo, Kyerematen or Mahama - govern like Mandela did.

The question is can any of our leaders - whether it is Akufo-Addo, Kyerematen or Mahama - govern like Mandela did.
Kwesi Agbenu 10 years ago

Mahama must learn from Mandela.
Stop lying and thievery, Mahama. You are a divisionist and wasteful of the taxpayers resources. You are a tribalist and wicked and vindictive. You are never sure of yourself. You are wasting o ...
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Mahama must learn from Mandela.
Stop lying and thievery, Mahama. You are a divisionist and wasteful of the taxpayers resources. You are a tribalist and wicked and vindictive. You are never sure of yourself. You are wasting our time
Komla Agbeshie (Ho) 10 years ago

What legacy is Mahama leaving when his term of office comes to an end? A corrupt,indecisive and incompetent legacy? My God a visionless man advising a visionary people to be focus. Mahama you are disgrace to us.

What legacy is Mahama leaving when his term of office comes to an end? A corrupt,indecisive and incompetent legacy? My God a visionless man advising a visionary people to be focus. Mahama you are disgrace to us.
DEAL 10 years ago

UNLESS GHANAIAN LEADERS UNDERSTAND THAT YOU CANNOT TAKE MONEY WITH YOU WHEN YOU LEAVE THIS EARTH JUST LIKE MANDELA LEFT US, ONLY LEGACY AND VISION CAN MOVE GHANA INTO THE FUTURE. MECHANIZATION OF AGRICULTURE, INDUSTRIALISATI ...
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UNLESS GHANAIAN LEADERS UNDERSTAND THAT YOU CANNOT TAKE MONEY WITH YOU WHEN YOU LEAVE THIS EARTH JUST LIKE MANDELA LEFT US, ONLY LEGACY AND VISION CAN MOVE GHANA INTO THE FUTURE. MECHANIZATION OF AGRICULTURE, INDUSTRIALISATION, EDUCATION IN RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH, HOUSING, SANITATION, INFRRUSTRUCTURE WILL BE KEY
ALHAJI KANKANE 10 years ago

YOU HAVE A GOOD PICTURE OF MANDELA,WHERE IS YOURS,YOU STARTED BY RAPING AT YOUR TEENAGE.AS A PRESIDENT YOU HAVE BE LOOTING.WHAT IS THE MONUMENT ARE YOU GOING TO LEAVE BEHIND FOR FUTURE REMEMBRACE.DID YOUR FATHER TEACH YOU HOW ...
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YOU HAVE A GOOD PICTURE OF MANDELA,WHERE IS YOURS,YOU STARTED BY RAPING AT YOUR TEENAGE.AS A PRESIDENT YOU HAVE BE LOOTING.WHAT IS THE MONUMENT ARE YOU GOING TO LEAVE BEHIND FOR FUTURE REMEMBRACE.DID YOUR FATHER TEACH YOU HOW TO STEAL?THE BAD APPLAUSE IS SO LOUD SO IT IS BETTER FOR YOU TO QUIT.
Young Pioneer 10 years ago

"Words that do not match deeds are unimportant."

El Che

"Words that do not match deeds are unimportant."

El Che
Private Eye 10 years ago

Mr. President, in my humble opinion, you have missed the "core" of President Mandela, viz:- "to be true to one's self". The only other person in history who has left the same legacy for mankind is Mahatma Ghandi of India. You ...
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Mr. President, in my humble opinion, you have missed the "core" of President Mandela, viz:- "to be true to one's self". The only other person in history who has left the same legacy for mankind is Mahatma Ghandi of India. You see, to the other ANC members, the struggle was simply to confront and remove apartheid and ultimately, to destroy the white Afrikaans. Although President Mandela took part in the "violent struggle", his secret aim was to remove injustice and restore justice for ALL South Africans. The remarkable difference between ALL the other freedom fighters you cited (Fidel Castro,Che Guevera, Kwame Nkrumah etc.), is that they all started with SAME NOBLE IDEAL, but ultimately failed, because they were NOT "truthful to themselves" - having succeeded in removing the tyranny they inherited, they instead, instituted and substituted injustice.

Despite the fact that it was "politically incorrect", I personally felt it was very courageous on your part, to publicly admit that the "meat was up to the bones", although your administration is directly responsible, in the first place, for the current mess due to the wanton use of public funds to win the elections. This "courage" to me, was an indication of someone willing to admit mistake and perhaps change course; so like most Ghanaians, I was willing to give you a second chance. But sadly, so far, you have not shown the Mandela-like courage that Ghana (and Africa) so desparately needs.

Please understand that MOST Ghanaians wish you well and want you to succeed for the sake of our nation. Building isolated road here, an airport there etc. while commendable, does NOT constitute a "vision" for the country. You seem to think you are leading, but there is no one following.
Your unambiguous silence and your unwillingness to address the nation and confront the "evil of corruption" by outlining definite steps to fight it, has left many Ghanaians very disillusioned and this may ultimately destroy your presidency. Public perception of you has turned negative and Ghanaians have lost confidence in your administration. Be careful that ultimately you do not lose your self-respect as well. You need to be "truthful to yourself" and "stand by your convictions".

I have said this before - your biggest problem is surrounding yourself with inexperienced staff, most of whom have no managerial experience about governance and who are are just seeking their self-interest. That in itself does not bode well for your presidency.
NAKED 10 years ago

Upon all Sampson foolishness we still blame Delilah that is how the world is people always put blame on one other, even it was in existence when Adam sinned he blamed God for given him Eve, Eve also blamed God for creating th ...
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Upon all Sampson foolishness we still blame Delilah that is how the world is people always put blame on one other, even it was in existence when Adam sinned he blamed God for given him Eve, Eve also blamed God for creating the snake and the snake should also blamed who? If your parents are fools does that means that you are a fool? Only black Africans I repeat only black Africans won't learn sense from the past so always fooling themselves why am I saying so? Since the time of immemorial black Africans has been victimized to Europeans sinister but still never learn sense and always following their ways, from slavery to colonization, genocide, tribal wars, etc are there to teach us lessons.
J.E. Kwegir Aggrey said something about African, I quote: “My people of Africa, we were created in the image of God, but men have made us think we sare chickens, and still we think we are, but we are Eagles. Don't content with the food for chickens! Stretch forth your wings and fly!" J.E Kwegir Aggrey was speaking to Africans and for that matter Ghanaians as well, he was speaking as one who have vision for his people, he was speaking as one who knew the westerners way of thinking about Africans but yet still we encomium them we still called them our friends but in their minds they see us as their worst enemies.
Kwegir Aggrey said that Ghanaians and Africans as a whole, don’t content with the food for chickens because we are not chickens but rather humans created by YHWH, and my question is are we not content with the food for chickens? The answer is big yes with capital (B), if we are content with the food for chickens, then it means we as people of Africa and Ghana to be precise are chickens yes with capital (Y), why should it happened upon all our resource we are still chickens to the Europeans? After they abolished the slave trade they replaced it with colonization and after independence, they introduce war, upon all those mishaps and, the chaos they have caused in Africa the continent cannot rise on its own so African leaders seek something called foreign AID from western countries and remember, if the Devil promise to give you 10 percent of something, there are two things involve either he will demand 20 percent from you or you will succumb to his decisions so anything he tells you, you will do it or you give out your property and this is what is going in Africa or Ghana.
This is how the world market is about, in the world market the more you destroy your opponent the more your things are been purchase on high prices ever since the Europeans came in contact with black Africans they have found many ways to tarnish their image, example is the Evolution of Charles Darwin and his bogus scientist propounded, the idea behind the evolution simple means black people are not humans they are less evolved, so they started publishing books that can destroy the image of Africans, the more they tried to tarnish our image the more YHWH intervene for us. In their various meetings they planned how to destroy black people but our God is God who never allowed their plans to succeeded in Akan language they called Him Onyankr)pong, in Ewe language they called Him Mawu, in Ga language they called Him Attaanyomo is true that our ancestors knew God, so God also never allowed their evil purpose to succeeded. These entire unscrupulous acts happened when you and I were not born, how it is reflecting in our lives today? The evolution theory led to something called race and racism came out of race, racism is the last weapon to defeat the blacks, but this time they are not doing it alone but have got support from the east, the reason been that the east who never came to contact with Africans copied everything from the west and have lied about it and are saying that is their history now you see how the trend is going, so whom to trust east or west?
At times I asked myself so many question concerning black Africans upon all what these people are doing to us we still follow them, we still trade with them, upon all what they did and what they’re doing to us, another question also popped my mind why African leaders perform poorly when they elected as president, ministers, mps etc, African leaders steals the nation money and deposited in western countries, why they don’t care about their citizens? The new slavery system has taken over in our modern era, in this era is not about selling your follow human being to them, but selling your conscience to them. Then if modern slavery is about selling one conscience to the westerners then it means many Africa leaders have sold their conscience to them? Apparently yes. What I’m saying it takes critical thinkers and nature incliners to understand and know that am speaking the truth. Now Africans leaders have sold their conscience to the westerners, so the leaders are enemies to their citizens, so now Ghanaians or Africans are still slaves to west through their leaders. They have set our leaders as billboard but in reality they are still operating their slavery system and at this time with our prominent people of which some people consider them as literate in our society, that is why in my early written I stated that Ghana education is pseudo education with pseudo intellectuals it will be hard for any educational elites in Ghana to identify this if am lying.
Someone will tell me that, what I’m saying is rhetoric because there is no evidence. In United State of America system of government if you’re a governor and you refused to go by some secret society in USA constitution then definitely you will be assassinate example is J.F. Kennedy, if you want more information read this book, THE SECRET TERRORIST, the Author of the book name is BILL HUGHS. These people have the upper hand in all the biggest institution in the world talking of IMF, WORLD BANK, etc the one and the only governor who never succumbed to their decision is Kwame Nkrumah but he too was a power drunk. So immediately the poor citizens elect their leaders from then, the leaders becomes enemy to them by taking them back to slavery but at time is a conscience slavery or I called it slavery by conscience, poor citizens is not your fault to elect people to lead you as a nation but the fact is those leaders are slaves to their western masters so they take advice from their masters more than their citizens, they serve in the interest of their master but not the interest of their citizens.
When one becomes president in Africa and he/she is going for loan this is what they asked him/her are you going to use our constitution to rule? because they are slaves already they agree to them and after collecting it they begin to sell out the nation assets to them and devalue some valuable things in the nation, some of our leaders sold some nation assets to the Europeans for them to have power again in our nation, some of them devalued the education system, the currency etc on what grounds can Africa country buy a national assets in western countries? But when you come to Ghana you see the western countries buying our national assets oh what a moron country with moron people, anyone who doesn’t believe in slave trade, this form of slave trade is there for you to see. Now in the olden day’s slavery, they were selling humans but at this time our billboard leaders are selling the national assets and have devalued our valuable things such as our education system and our currency. The back bone of any country is education; any countries which have good education system develops so as it currency as an economic factor, now how can we say about Ghana? Poor education system and poor currency oh Ghana why? Now the nation is financially handicap and the leaders have filled their tummy with the national money corruption has become a canker among our leaders.
Condoleezza Rice, US general secretary in former President Bush administration once attended AU meeting and addressed our leaders not to trust east or west because they are coming for their own interest but not the interest of Africa, but what do we see because our puppet or billboard leaders have sold their conscience to them they still follow them, no wonder we are still slaves. We are still slaves my brothers and sisters, let’s not deceived ourselves that we are in the 21st century so everything has changed, it’s still going on, our national assets are been sold to them now they have say in our affairs oh God have mercy on poor Africa Ghana, you’re not in chains so you think is not true but it is happening day in and day out right in front of your nose. When our leaders come as president ministers and mps, they only think about themselves and how to sell a nation asset to their master. How can a president after looting and sold the national assets through dubious means and upon all the money he looted still demanding for an ex-gracias? How a president can kill some people because they have some little amount of money in their accounts and also have borrowed money from the bank and this same president sold national assets to his wife, looted the state, devalued our educational system and then sent his children to school in abroad? How a president can increased his salary 100% and are paying huge amount of judgment debts to some people? How a president can devalue our currency, sold national assets and sent away his follow Africans to their country? So you see the list can go on and on without endless, they all puppet or billboard leaders who are serving and were served the interest of the west by sending us to slavery.
No matter how you will vote for NPP or NDC they are all puppet or billboard leaders whose aim is to send us to slavery so citizens be careful don’t let these people ideologies entice you to fall a victim they have done and have succeeded. So why are you worry about these stomachticians who called themselves politicians whiles we can kick them off? So why are you worry about our puppet or billboard leaders while we can kick them off? I try to let my people understand the reality of 1800 theory from Charles Darwin, it fresh in their memory and when copy east who also copied read it, is the same thing but the victimization is upon my people back the more foolish they become oh God save your people. Now let’s answer the few questions are we not chickens? We are because we are getting AID, second hand clothes, fake things etc. I do not hate east or west neither do I hate Africans but the truth is the truth, stand for the truth always stand alone. Stay tune with me, more things are coming to explode your mind. E-mail wellsbrains2000@yahoo.com, whatsapp 008613566124757
kagee 10 years ago

Mandela was more sensible than all African leaders both past and present put together since independence.The present leaders are several times worse than the past.

Mandela was more sensible than all African leaders both past and present put together since independence.The present leaders are several times worse than the past.
YMCMB 10 years ago

So you know all this and can still make an un-educated statement like,"the intervention of France in Central African Republic is a welcomed action".
Mother Africa will fight all of you and your colonial masters for selling h ...
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So you know all this and can still make an un-educated statement like,"the intervention of France in Central African Republic is a welcomed action".
Mother Africa will fight all of you and your colonial masters for selling her children.
Laugh for now but...........

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