Our State institutions are weak, unprofessional – Dr Jonah

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ghanaman 11 years ago

Research must be done on the underlying causes of this pathetic situation. Effective solutions must be identified and implemented.

Research must be done on the underlying causes of this pathetic situation. Effective solutions must be identified and implemented.
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

AUTHOR: MARTIN A.B.K. AMIDU....

It would appear that those in control of the NDC, for the time being, were bent on excluding other bona fide members of the Party who may wish to lay democratic claims to who becomes the ne ...
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AUTHOR: MARTIN A.B.K. AMIDU....

It would appear that those in control of the NDC, for the time being, were bent on excluding other bona fide members of the Party who may wish to lay democratic claims to who becomes the next flag bearer of the Party by excluding them even before the mortal remains of the demised President were interred. It is also symptomatic of how political party elites in Ghana and Africa worm their way into the confidences of persons perceived as likely to ascend to power positions for purposes of eventual personal economic gain at the expense of the generality of the mass of Party members and the Nation which every President swears to serve under the Constitution
BOY KOFI 11 years ago

Politics is a Social Science,and must apply Scientific methods in dealing with problems but not always in a traditional way.Send Sociology,Political and Law students to the field to collect informations and find solutions.Tha ...
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Politics is a Social Science,and must apply Scientific methods in dealing with problems but not always in a traditional way.Send Sociology,Political and Law students to the field to collect informations and find solutions.Thank you.
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

Author:-Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK...
I agree with Justice Emile Short that the language used by GBA was inappropriate but at the same time, it is true that Afari Gyan's credibility was dented and the image of the Electoral Co ...
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Author:-Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK...
I agree with Justice Emile Short that the language used by GBA was inappropriate but at the same time, it is true that Afari Gyan's credibility was dented and the image of the Electoral Commission tarnished by what was revealed at the SC Presidential Petition hearing. If Afari Gyan could not define over-voting then why is he the Electoral Commissioner?

The GBA erred to have suggested the appointment of a new EC in advance when the existing one retires in 2015. That is against the constitution and it's sad that those who should be defending the constitution sought to undermine it. I hope they have learnt a lesson from this misguided and uncalled action.
Okponglo Guy 11 years ago

We can have democracy without partisanship. Parliamentary democracy with no parties. Let each community choose it's rep. Let each district vote its MP -period. That is African. Every abusua chooses its leader who represents ...
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We can have democracy without partisanship. Parliamentary democracy with no parties. Let each community choose it's rep. Let each district vote its MP -period. That is African. Every abusua chooses its leader who represents the family at the Chief's court or village council. The party is a foreign element. Let's find the balls to abolish it.
mensah abrampa 11 years ago

This is a novelty but great idea that needs to be explored and adopted. We're sick and tired of the lame duck parliament that gets nothing good done because of obstructionism or gets all the bad things done because of extreme ...
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This is a novelty but great idea that needs to be explored and adopted. We're sick and tired of the lame duck parliament that gets nothing good done because of obstructionism or gets all the bad things done because of extreme partisanship. It happens not just here in Ghana but in the most unlikely of all places, the United States and in some of the so-called advanced democracies. The do-nothing and obstructionist US Congress got nothing much done from 2008 because the Republican Congressmen wanted to hurt the President much more than they wanted to help the nation and got the lowest approval rating from the people. We need to evolve a better system devoid of the acrimony associated with partisan politics here in our backyard that will accelerate development in our urban and sub-urban communities. It will take a long gestation period because of the dragging of feet but it's not an impossibility. Change is usually slow and gradual but where there's a will there's a way. Great idea, bro.
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

Author:-Close Observer...
Pause and reflect on what influence your decision on who you vote for. If your decision is influenced by the APPEARANCE of a candidate and not his/her COMPETENCE, you are a FOOLISH VOTER. If you are ...
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Author:-Close Observer...
Pause and reflect on what influence your decision on who you vote for. If your decision is influenced by the APPEARANCE of a candidate and not his/her COMPETENCE, you are a FOOLISH VOTER. If you are someone who is fond of exchanging your VOTE for a GIFT, you are a FOOLISH VOTER. If you don't care about who you vote for, all that matters is that he belongs to the party you like, you are also a FOOLISH VOTER. Finally, if your vote is influence by TRIBAL AFFILIATION, you are a VERY FOOLISH VOTER. Remember, your action affects all of us. THINK BEFORE YOU VOTE.
Okponglo Guy 11 years ago

The idea came from Owusu-Nkwantabisa. Read his articles. It is African and can be practised easily. Those who can effect the change are the ones benefiting from the status quo

The idea came from Owusu-Nkwantabisa. Read his articles. It is African and can be practised easily. Those who can effect the change are the ones benefiting from the status quo
Asantewaa 11 years ago

This is very true. The police service today are corrupt and unprofessional. Some cannot even write. All they know is what goes into their pockets.

This is very true. The police service today are corrupt and unprofessional. Some cannot even write. All they know is what goes into their pockets.
REALIST 11 years ago

IN THIS WISE, THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISION HAS BEEN SIDE-LINED AND RENDERED IMPOTENT.
THE COMMISSION WAS ESTABLISHED TO EMPLOY THE BEST QUALIFIED PERSON(S), IN ALL FIELDS, TO FILL VACANCIES IN ALL THE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS I ...
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IN THIS WISE, THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISION HAS BEEN SIDE-LINED AND RENDERED IMPOTENT.
THE COMMISSION WAS ESTABLISHED TO EMPLOY THE BEST QUALIFIED PERSON(S), IN ALL FIELDS, TO FILL VACANCIES IN ALL THE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS IN GHANA.
IT IS SOME POLITICIANS AND MILITARY ADVENTURERS, AFTER INDEPENDENCE, WHO BENT THE GUIDE LINES TO SUIT THEIR WHIMS AND CAPRICES.
THE EARLIER WE REVERT TO THE ORIGINAL REASON FOR ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION THE BETTER IT WILL BE FOR THE NATION.
Efo 11 years ago

These so call leaners are difficult to understand their lodge at times. There is nothing like weak institutions if due process are enforced.

These so call leaners are difficult to understand their lodge at times. There is nothing like weak institutions if due process are enforced.
Ghanabiya 11 years ago

One suggestion that will help the police rid itself of political interference is to remove the power to promote senior officers from the control of politicians.

In this regard, parliament should enact a law to this effect.

One suggestion that will help the police rid itself of political interference is to remove the power to promote senior officers from the control of politicians.

In this regard, parliament should enact a law to this effect.
komla tulasi 11 years ago

Well said, Ato Bi A Fir Bi! FOR INSTANCE IT IS ABSOLUTE NONSENSE FOR MINITERS OF STATE TO TELL US THE ITS THE SYSTEMS WHICH MAKES THEM CORRUPT WHEN IN DEED, SYSTEMS ARE OPERATED BY HUMAN BEINGS AS IF TO SAY THAT THE SYSTEMS I ...
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Well said, Ato Bi A Fir Bi! FOR INSTANCE IT IS ABSOLUTE NONSENSE FOR MINITERS OF STATE TO TELL US THE ITS THE SYSTEMS WHICH MAKES THEM CORRUPT WHEN IN DEED, SYSTEMS ARE OPERATED BY HUMAN BEINGS AS IF TO SAY THAT THE SYSTEMS IN THEMSEVES OPERATE TO MAKE THE HUMAN BEINGS ORRUPT.? What a load of Tosh!!

What we are experiencing i the Ghanaian society is the reflection of the people placed in authority to serve because when the body bends the shadow also bends.
Sam 11 years ago

There should be a council to vet and appoint IGPs based on merit and long service in the Police or other law enforcement bodies. If our presidents appoint IGPs, they are bound to be political, especially in Ghana. Regional mi ...
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There should be a council to vet and appoint IGPs based on merit and long service in the Police or other law enforcement bodies. If our presidents appoint IGPs, they are bound to be political, especially in Ghana. Regional ministers and MCE/DCEs must also be elected instead of appointed.
Foster 11 years ago

Most of these positions should be not be
Politicised.

Most of these positions should be not be
Politicised.
JKD 11 years ago

....when he said this during his trip to Ghana a few years back. Ghanaians have since debunked this idea and advocated for the "strongman" idea instead. The corrupt "strongman" concept will surely sink this nation.

....when he said this during his trip to Ghana a few years back. Ghanaians have since debunked this idea and advocated for the "strongman" idea instead. The corrupt "strongman" concept will surely sink this nation.
Yaw Poku, USA 11 years ago

Dr. K. Jonah have said it all. I had this experience of police partisanship and tribalism way back in 1992 on a visit to Ghana after a long stay in the states. At Osu police station I was labelled as a Kukruduian, in other wo ...
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Dr. K. Jonah have said it all. I had this experience of police partisanship and tribalism way back in 1992 on a visit to Ghana after a long stay in the states. At Osu police station I was labelled as a Kukruduian, in other words someone who belongs to the NPP fraternity even though at that time I did not have a clue what NPP or Kukrudu was all about by these dishveled "Apeteshie" drunkards Ewes constables with their kids walking naked around the compound with their uncircumcised penis on display to the general public. My mission to the police station had nothing to being labelled as an NPP fanatic by these tribalistic miscreants, but just because I am an Akan speaking Ghanaian.
Osei Yao 11 years ago

THIS FOOLISH DR THINKS THAT IF YOU TRANSPLANT A FOREIGN INSTITUTION TO GHANA IT FLOURISHES LIKE TRANSPLANTED TREE. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE. THAT IS WHY WE NEED TO GROW OUR OWN. WHICH AFRICAN EMPIRE HAD POLICE FORCE? THE WHOLE C ...
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THIS FOOLISH DR THINKS THAT IF YOU TRANSPLANT A FOREIGN INSTITUTION TO GHANA IT FLOURISHES LIKE TRANSPLANTED TREE. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE. THAT IS WHY WE NEED TO GROW OUR OWN. WHICH AFRICAN EMPIRE HAD POLICE FORCE? THE WHOLE COMMUNITY WERE THE POLICE. RESEARCH INTO THIS BEFORE YOU MAKE MORE NOISE.
GHANANI 11 years ago

Oh,so you think he is foolish for speaking the truth.Whatever institutions we have whether foreign or local must be effective to serve the interest of the nation and ghanaians.Nothing seems to going on well in Ghana because i ...
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Oh,so you think he is foolish for speaking the truth.Whatever institutions we have whether foreign or local must be effective to serve the interest of the nation and ghanaians.Nothing seems to going on well in Ghana because institutions running the country are ineffectual:they are full of lazy,corrupt and inefficient employees.They are full of square pegs in round holes.
Majesty 11 years ago

Why is he foolish? This is something need to be corrected in our State institutions.

Why is he foolish? This is something need to be corrected in our State institutions.
GHANANI 11 years ago

NPP and the NDC have fucked the nation up.If you do not belong to a tribe the NDC the NPP or pay bribe you are finished no matter how qualified you are.Our institutions,especially the civil service are full of square pegs in ...
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NPP and the NDC have fucked the nation up.If you do not belong to a tribe the NDC the NPP or pay bribe you are finished no matter how qualified you are.Our institutions,especially the civil service are full of square pegs in round holes.
mother'schild 11 years ago

you are wasting your time

you are wasting your time
the lone crudader 11 years ago

Thank him for all these nonsenses ghana could have seen better with out and now look have you not maimed chackled and gunfired for nothing? I hope and pray history never firgives you and your lot ? God is in control man

Thank him for all these nonsenses ghana could have seen better with out and now look have you not maimed chackled and gunfired for nothing? I hope and pray history never firgives you and your lot ? God is in control man

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