Ghana must scrap two term limits - K. B Asante

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ZOOBIE-ZOOBIE 8 years ago

not making sense in Africa

not making sense in Africa
OYOKOBA 8 years ago

This KB Asante has proven himself to be not in touch with reality. He is indeed a relic of the one-man party - forget about one-party state - which Nkrumah CPP and era was. What a bunkum thought. Old man please go to Zimbabwe ...
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This KB Asante has proven himself to be not in touch with reality. He is indeed a relic of the one-man party - forget about one-party state - which Nkrumah CPP and era was. What a bunkum thought. Old man please go to Zimbabwe where your kind is still welcome. We can't afford your nonsense anymore. Come to think of it, what would stop an incumbent president to rig elections ad infinitum until he or she dies and pass on the presidency to their children or spouses? We have seen it happening in Zimbabwe where Robert Mugabe is planning to run again in 2018 when he would be 97 years old. What a foolish idea. Enough of you senile old man.
Fiffi 8 years ago

He is right. We do not need American's type of Democracy, we are Africans, we have chiefs. It works very well in Africa. We can not be experimenting every four years. Look at the developments in middle east countries and look ...
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He is right. We do not need American's type of Democracy, we are Africans, we have chiefs. It works very well in Africa. We can not be experimenting every four years. Look at the developments in middle east countries and look at America. Ghanaian who traveled outside Ghana do not tell the truth. Ghana should have a president for at least 10 years for good development. We people in Ghana copy America too much, there are other good countries in the world.
Kwame 8 years ago

has chieftancy made airplanes? computers? etc? KB Asante never makes sense.

has chieftancy made airplanes? computers? etc? KB Asante never makes sense.
Mahmoud 8 years ago

Nkrumah was a communist dictator and Mr. Ashanti is also a communist relic. The Whiteman left us with a parliamentary system in which the prime minister can go on ruling as long as he remains the leader of his party and the p ...
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Nkrumah was a communist dictator and Mr. Ashanti is also a communist relic. The Whiteman left us with a parliamentary system in which the prime minister can go on ruling as long as he remains the leader of his party and the party also wins power every five years.

When Nkrumah lost his parliamentary seat at Bokum Square in Accra, and was no longer eligible to enter parliament let alone become prime minister of the country, he changed the system into a corrupted presidential/parliamentary system in which the checks and balances of both systems were removed, leaving him with absolute powers and later on turned Ghana into a one party state.

If Nkrumah had wanted to rule Ghana throughout his life and had the support of the electorate to renew his mandate every five years credibly, there was no problem because the system allowed it, and we saw how Tony Blaire ruled for more than ten years and finally relinquished power to Gordon Brown in his third five year term. But the system is not as loose as one might think, it has its own checks and balances embedded in it, and we saw what happened to Margaret Thatcher in 1990 when she was forced to resign by her own party because she was becoming too "iron" for them.

Just like Nkrumah, Mr. Ashanti wants us to remain in the presidential system without real separation of powers as found in the Rawlings Green Book Constitution, and without 2-term limit to enable the relics turn our country into another one party state again. Let Mr. Ashanti get it into his head that we can either choose the modest parliamentary system without term limits or the almighty presidential system with 2-term limits and real separation of powers but no more.
Mahmoud 8 years ago

Anybody who carefully studied our constitution would realize that it was made to sustain dictatorship, and that's why I call it Rawlings Green Book. From the horse's own month represented by Bagbin, the hands and legs of our ...
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Anybody who carefully studied our constitution would realize that it was made to sustain dictatorship, and that's why I call it Rawlings Green Book. From the horse's own month represented by Bagbin, the hands and legs of our parliament are tied by the constitution to render it ineffective. We can't be proud and say that we have separation of powers in our system because the parliament is deliberately made to be a tool and decoration for the executive.

Our system is neither a parliamentary system nor presidential one because; the former has a prime minister (first among equals) who sits in parliament with his ministers only chosen from it and shares the chamber with the opposition and its leader for face to face deliberation of policies. The parliamentary system has its own checks and balances embedded in it. The presidential system on the other hand, is based on strict separation of powers (Executive, Legislature and Judiciary) to check the executive president with vast powers from abusing those powers, which are not available to the prime minister who governs through the parliament and not outside of it as the executive president does.

In Ghana, we have an executive presidential system without the needed checks and balances to prevent abuse since the parliament is shackled by the constitution to serve as another organ of the executive. I believe it was deliberately done to serve the dictatorial tendencies of Rwalings, and I blame him and his PNDC Cuban-Style Communist Dictatorship for all the shortcomings in our constitution.

The mere fact that members of the Council of State are appointed by the sitting president and leave office when he leaves renders them ineffective, far more ineffective than the parliamentarians.
Senior citizen - Germany 8 years ago

MR KB Asante should first talk about the reasons why Ghana acceted the American system of two terms for the presidency which is reasonable to curb the incidence of corruption,nepotism,Nyebroism,Partism etc which breed the cou ...
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MR KB Asante should first talk about the reasons why Ghana acceted the American system of two terms for the presidency which is reasonable to curb the incidence of corruption,nepotism,Nyebroism,Partism etc which breed the country to such an extent that the coutry becomes the property of the ruling party.Mr KB Asante should forget about the old system which is not convinient to our present environment.
Omanhene (U$A) 8 years ago

Mr. Asante, that's a very "OLD SCHOOL THINKING" in the 21st century. We don't need more monarchs in Ghana, because we already have the antiquated—but functional—chieftaincy mumbo jumbo there. Where the hell are you guys c ...
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Mr. Asante, that's a very "OLD SCHOOL THINKING" in the 21st century. We don't need more monarchs in Ghana, because we already have the antiquated—but functional—chieftaincy mumbo jumbo there. Where the hell are you guys coming from these days? Former President Kufuor quite recently talked about an “appointed upper chamber for Ghana”—to do WHAT and here you come with this very silly suggestion to cause more political confusion in Ghana.

Your proposal, if adopted, would quickly lead to political and financial chaos, corruption, anarchy, political persecution or opponents, incompetency, nepotism, administrative LAZINESS, dysfunctional bureaucracy and all the other foolishness & evil that go with staying in power at all cost—especially BAD LEADERS!!.

“The big and sophisticated United States of America has had two-terms for its presidents since 1776” with George Washington—who was even begged to run for a THIRD term, but he refused. LOOK at the ascension of America in terms of Political stability, great Economy, functioning Democracy, high level of Technological development, fearsome Military power, etc., etc.

Even since its founding in the late 18th century, American Congressmen/women (MPs in Ghana), serve only 2 years and MUST run for reelection. Only Senators have 6-year terms before reelection and American Presidents serve two 4-year terms—if they’re reelected. So, two 4-year terms are good enough to run that SMALL country of only some 23 million people. Kwame Nkrumah is long dead, Negro, and in his beloved coffin was also his version of socialism/communism on his side. Check around the world to get really educated, Mr. Asante!!
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omanhene 8 years ago

Stupid baffooon

Stupid baffooon
Mahmoud 8 years ago

Nkrumah was a communist dictator and Mr. Ashanti is communist relic. The white man left us with a parliamentary system in which the prime minister can go on ruling as long as he remains the leader of his party and the party a ...
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Nkrumah was a communist dictator and Mr. Ashanti is communist relic. The white man left us with a parliamentary system in which the prime minister can go on ruling as long as he remains the leader of his party and the party also wins power every five years.

When Nkrumah lost his parliamentary seat at Bokum Square in Accra, and was no longer eligible to enter parliament let alone become prime minister of the country, he changed the system into a corrupted presidential/parliamentary system in which the checks and balances of both systems were removed, leaving him with absolute powers and later on turned Ghana into a one party state.

If Nkrumah had wanted to rule Ghana throughout his life and has the support of the electorate to renew his mandate every five years credibly, there was no problem because the system supports that and we saw Tony Blaire ruling for more than ten years and finally relinquished power to Brawn in his third five year term. But the system also has its own checks and balances embedded in it, and we saw what happened to Margaret thatcher in 1990.

Like Nkrumah, Mr. Ashanti wants us to remain in the presidential system without real separation of powers as found in the Rawlings Green Book Constitution, and without 2-term limit to enable the relics turn our country into another one party state. Let Mr. Ashanti get it into his head that we can either choose a parliamentary system without term limits or the presidential system with limits and real separation of powers.
Mahmoud 8 years ago

Anybody who carefully studied our constitution would realize that it was made to sustain dictatorship, and that's why I call it Rawlings Green Book. From the horse's own month represented by Bagbin, the hands and legs of our ...
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Anybody who carefully studied our constitution would realize that it was made to sustain dictatorship, and that's why I call it Rawlings Green Book. From the horse's own month represented by Bagbin, the hands and legs of our parliament are tied by the constitution to render it ineffective. We can't be proud and say that we have separation of powers in our system because the parliament is deliberately made to be a tool and decoration for the executive.

Our system is neither parliamentary nor presidential because the former has a prime minister (first among equals) who sits in parliament with his ministers only chosen from it and shares the chamber with the opposition and its leader for face to face deliberation of policies. The parliamentary system has its own checks and balances embedded in it. The presidential system on the other hand, is based on strict separation of powers (Executive, Legislature and Judiciary) to check the executive president with vast powers from abusing those powers, which are not available to the prime minister who governs through the parliament and not outside of it as the executive president does.

In Ghana, we have an executive presidential system without the needed checks and balances to prevent abuse because our parliament is shackled by the constitution to serve as another organ of the executive. I believe it was deliberately done to serve the dictatorial tendencies of Rwalings, and I blame Rawlings and his PNDC Cuban-Style Communist Dictatorship for all these shortcomings in our constitution.

The mere fact that members of the Council of State are appointed by the sitting president and leave office when he leaves renders them ineffective, far more ineffective than the parliamentarians.
William Sorkpor, USA 8 years ago

With all due respect, Mr. Asante must shut-up, and keep his anti-democratic ideas to himself.

Ghana will not pursue a Communist system of government that is disguised as a pseudo-democratic rule. Term-limit for the presid ...
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With all due respect, Mr. Asante must shut-up, and keep his anti-democratic ideas to himself.

Ghana will not pursue a Communist system of government that is disguised as a pseudo-democratic rule. Term-limit for the presidency is the bedrock of a legitimate democratic rule.

Ghana is not going to emulate the counterfeit democratic rule that leaders of other African countries are pursuing to keep themselves in power for life.

We've come a long way from the mistakes and agonies of the first republic of Ghana. We don't want to use coups to remove our leaders from office any longer.

Term-limits in conjunction with the ballot box is the more dignified, and less agonizing option for change of government in our beloved Great Ghana.

May Lord Almighty continue to bless our beloved Great Ghana: Amen!!!

practising, -- cyb l true r ll t u e
REVELATION + RATIONALITY = TRUTH 8 years ago

Your suggestion simply doesn't fit African Democracy/Politics. No disrespect but it appears you're either blind to African politics or you've got an ulterior motive for making such an unfortunate suggestion in a ''rig-rampant ...
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Your suggestion simply doesn't fit African Democracy/Politics. No disrespect but it appears you're either blind to African politics or you've got an ulterior motive for making such an unfortunate suggestion in a ''rig-rampant'' African Democracy.
Chiga 8 years ago

he speaks in vacuum...he is not taking the real nature of politics in the continent into account.

he speaks in vacuum...he is not taking the real nature of politics in the continent into account.
OLD SOLDIER 8 years ago

Author:-NOKWARE...
You better come out now or never. 2016 is turning or boiling point in Ghana. You are the QUEEN BEE or the Queen mother. If you are not careful, you will ignite the burning bush.
Have you heard of Justice ...
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Author:-NOKWARE...
You better come out now or never. 2016 is turning or boiling point in Ghana. You are the QUEEN BEE or the Queen mother. If you are not careful, you will ignite the burning bush.
Have you heard of Justice Abban in Unigov era?
Frank Agyena-Karikari 8 years ago

KB Asante should just keep quiet. Does he know how some African politicians are and can do if given the chance to rule more than two terms? They will be like Kwame Nkrumah and try to be president for life. Look at what Mugabe ...
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KB Asante should just keep quiet. Does he know how some African politicians are and can do if given the chance to rule more than two terms? They will be like Kwame Nkrumah and try to be president for life. Look at what Mugabe has done to Zimbabwe. He has messed it up and has taken it as his property.
One becomes life president and then a dictator. We don't like another Nkrumah who made Ghana a one party state during which time people like KB Asante were the few CPP people who enjoyed while many lived in fear and under tyrannical rule.
OLD SOLDIER 8 years ago

Author:-dk...
thieving and incompetent jdm and his ndc cohorts are looting from left, right and center with the hope to buy the conscience of vulnerable Ghanaians. I thank God that nobody can buy my conscience because I AM A ...
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Author:-dk...
thieving and incompetent jdm and his ndc cohorts are looting from left, right and center with the hope to buy the conscience of vulnerable Ghanaians. I thank God that nobody can buy my conscience because I AM A HUMAN BEING
CORNEY 8 years ago

Frank,the guy was Nkrumah's Secretary,the president for life so don't be surprise to hear him say such a crap,he is still thinking about his boss,the dictator who made himself a president for life.

Frank,the guy was Nkrumah's Secretary,the president for life so don't be surprise to hear him say such a crap,he is still thinking about his boss,the dictator who made himself a president for life.
Yaovi 8 years ago

AN OLDMAN WHO DOESN'T MAKE SENSE IS CALLED OPANIN KWASEA IN AKAN.

AN OLDMAN WHO DOESN'T MAKE SENSE IS CALLED OPANIN KWASEA IN AKAN.
Repugnant 8 years ago

Shove it your grammar sucks. Don't be surprised to hear him say............

Shove it your grammar sucks. Don't be surprised to hear him say............
Amegaxoxo 8 years ago

Old age and senility can cloud a person's thinking.This man relishes his days with the Fount of Honour,His Messianic Dedication and Show Boy.He wants his good old days back.

Old age and senility can cloud a person's thinking.This man relishes his days with the Fount of Honour,His Messianic Dedication and Show Boy.He wants his good old days back.
Kofi Yamoah 8 years ago

His idea is debatable. The real problem is the branch government which fails to put executivein check. Members of parliament are alien in the house they represent. No single leader its the best because the world order

His idea is debatable. The real problem is the branch government which fails to put executivein check. Members of parliament are alien in the house they represent. No single leader its the best because the world order
New Sheriff in Town 8 years ago

"...what happens is that some people try to entrench themselves".
So we should remove the term limit and watch some people entrench themselves?

"...what happens is that some people try to entrench themselves".
So we should remove the term limit and watch some people entrench themselves?
sam 8 years ago

asante you talking nonsense o

asante you talking nonsense o
PEACE 8 years ago

PLEASE,LET SHOW SENSE OF RESPECT FOR THE ELDERLY AND PEOPLE'S OPINION

PLEASE,LET SHOW SENSE OF RESPECT FOR THE ELDERLY AND PEOPLE'S OPINION
DOOM-SAYER PROPHET 8 years ago

THIS NKRUMANISM TYPE OF COMMUNISM CANNOT GIVE WAY TO DEMOCRACY AND K.B SHOULDN'T BE GIVEN ANY PLATFORM ANYMORE TO DILUTE THE YOUTH MINDS.

THIS NKRUMANISM TYPE OF COMMUNISM CANNOT GIVE WAY TO DEMOCRACY AND K.B SHOULDN'T BE GIVEN ANY PLATFORM ANYMORE TO DILUTE THE YOUTH MINDS.
Life 8 years ago

For an experienced politician KB should know better. This will open the avenue for power drunk fools and leave no option than coups to change government. Do we really want that?

For an experienced politician KB should know better. This will open the avenue for power drunk fools and leave no option than coups to change government. Do we really want that?
bee lee 8 years ago

the elderly can not think anymore!

the elderly can not think anymore!
EDI 8 years ago

HE JUST NEED TO RETIRE AND FORGET HIS NONSENSE

HE JUST NEED TO RETIRE AND FORGET HIS NONSENSE
Nana Yaw 8 years ago

His brain is old. How could such person be a stateman? He has communists ideology which shouldn't be tolerated in this modern Ghana. No one person has the brain to rule Ghana. He can suggest that to his family but not to Ghan ...
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His brain is old. How could such person be a stateman? He has communists ideology which shouldn't be tolerated in this modern Ghana. No one person has the brain to rule Ghana. He can suggest that to his family but not to Ghanaian people. Somebody need to tell him to not even bring that stupid idea to our politics.
Munir Mohammed 8 years ago

Really? An Elder statesman making this proposal?I am very disappointed in KB.Please come again.

Really? An Elder statesman making this proposal?I am very disappointed in KB.Please come again.
ebenezer nii amu first-quao 8 years ago

...In a country that experienced eight changes of Government (constitutional and unconstitutional)over its 60-odd years of independence and several changes of constitution even before independence,not to mention standard-sett ...
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...In a country that experienced eight changes of Government (constitutional and unconstitutional)over its 60-odd years of independence and several changes of constitution even before independence,not to mention standard-setting on the post-independence international arena,this would be inconceivable but I never was a diplomat!!!!!!!!!!!!
KYEBI ADVOCATE 8 years ago

Crazy statement out of mind talk, what make him said this stupid words like this

Crazy statement out of mind talk, what make him said this stupid words like this
GHANA 8 years ago

THIS ARE THE KIND OF PEOPLE WHO ARE TRYING TO BRING CONFUSION IN GHANA.WHY NOT TELL GOD TO LET YOU LIVE ON EARTH FOREVER THEN GHANAIAN LEADERS CAN STAY FOREVER. YOU LOOK OLD ENOUGH TO THINK BETTER THAN THIS MR.

THIS ARE THE KIND OF PEOPLE WHO ARE TRYING TO BRING CONFUSION IN GHANA.WHY NOT TELL GOD TO LET YOU LIVE ON EARTH FOREVER THEN GHANAIAN LEADERS CAN STAY FOREVER. YOU LOOK OLD ENOUGH TO THINK BETTER THAN THIS MR.
Chiga 8 years ago

There is nothing technically wrong with what Asante is asking for but he has not taken the nature of politics in Ghana and Africa into account. Removing term limit does not necessarily mean good leaders get to stay longer, bu ...
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There is nothing technically wrong with what Asante is asking for but he has not taken the nature of politics in Ghana and Africa into account. Removing term limit does not necessarily mean good leaders get to stay longer, but the country may be saddled with bad, very bad leaders...check Uganda, Zimbabwe, burundi etc
ebenezer nii amu first-quao 8 years ago

...the Africa Reform Movement for inclusive governance in an Eco-Fed system that engages all parties proportionally on the basis of votes won, rather than the current winner-take-all system which marginalizes those unfortunat ...
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...the Africa Reform Movement for inclusive governance in an Eco-Fed system that engages all parties proportionally on the basis of votes won, rather than the current winner-take-all system which marginalizes those unfortunate to get past 50%+1?
Asempaye 8 years ago

Sir, I beg to differ. Civilized democracies have a limit for a genuine reason. Without time limit African leaders will turn into dictators. We have withnessed too many examples to even consider such an idea. 8 years is a long ...
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Sir, I beg to differ. Civilized democracies have a limit for a genuine reason. Without time limit African leaders will turn into dictators. We have withnessed too many examples to even consider such an idea. 8 years is a long time so any good leader would be able to make a difference.
BOY KOFI 8 years ago

The man is entitled to his opinion,where was he when the 1992 Constitution was drafted?Thank you.

The man is entitled to his opinion,where was he when the 1992 Constitution was drafted?Thank you.
GHA 8 years ago

GERMANS ARE DOING GOOD

GERMANS ARE DOING GOOD
Frank Agyena-Karikari 8 years ago

Yes but they think differently than Ghanaian leaders. How many German leaders are greedy thieves who steal from the state? Our leaders don't think about the country?

Yes but they think differently than Ghanaian leaders. How many German leaders are greedy thieves who steal from the state? Our leaders don't think about the country?
FACTUAL 8 years ago

NOTE! THE GERMANS HAVE A CIVILIZED PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION SYSTEM; THE CURRENT CHANCELLOR & HER VICE ARE FROM MAIN OPPOSING PARTIES! THIS MEANS WAR IN PRIMITIVE AFRICAN POLITICS!

NOTE! THE GERMANS HAVE A CIVILIZED PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION SYSTEM; THE CURRENT CHANCELLOR & HER VICE ARE FROM MAIN OPPOSING PARTIES! THIS MEANS WAR IN PRIMITIVE AFRICAN POLITICS!
T'pau 8 years ago

Yes, Germans are doing good because they've identified a system of governance that suits them and they do not follow other countries blindly. Have we in Ghana thought of what's good for us? We know most of our leaders are cor ...
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Yes, Germans are doing good because they've identified a system of governance that suits them and they do not follow other countries blindly. Have we in Ghana thought of what's good for us? We know most of our leaders are corrupt, greedy and looters, yet we generously give them one or two terms to allow them to come and accomplish their corrupt deeds, all in the name of democracy.

On the other hand, if we implement what K.B. Asante is suggesting, there is the fear of plunging the country into an infamous one-party state or a dictatorial form of governance as most people are lamenting on this forum.

All the comments on this subject show that, as a nation we know our short-falls as to how democratically-elected governments are affecting our development yet, we keep doing the same thing over and over again because it's been good for other countries; forgetting that the African mentality is not the same as these successful countries.

Personally, I believe we should device our own system of government. I would suggest an all-inclusive government similar to the Union Government Kutu Acheampong proposed sometime ago, fortified with formidable institutions.
Pressman 8 years ago

This octogenarian and seemingly senile individual must give us a break! Show us the selfless and dedicated leader who was forced out of because of the term limit. We must thank the term limit for getting rid of individuals li ...
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This octogenarian and seemingly senile individual must give us a break! Show us the selfless and dedicated leader who was forced out of because of the term limit. We must thank the term limit for getting rid of individuals like Rawlings and Kufuor. Do you think Rawlings had the ability and knowledge to move Ghana forward? But for the term limit, we bet, Rawlings would still be in saddle of affairs in Ghana. If not because of the coup, your master Nwiah would have ruled Ghana to dust inspite of the fact that he had run the nation into bankruptcy by the time the forces took him out. Hey, man! your idea is non-starter in the current fast-pace world.Go gently into the night, man
Boss 8 years ago

The blessing hand of the Lord in Mugabe's life cannot be disputed. With all the stress and trauma he encountered in his lifetime for 30years in the hands of colonial masters while fighting freedom wars, sleeping in the bush u ...
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The blessing hand of the Lord in Mugabe's life cannot be disputed. With all the stress and trauma he encountered in his lifetime for 30years in the hands of colonial masters while fighting freedom wars, sleeping in the bush under unkept conditions forr 30 years, living in fear of death every hour, carrying guns everyday, eating or not eating. Yet Mugabe has been able to elude all his enemies and having life in him for the past 93 years and still going strong in top governmental and international affairs, still taking decisions in his right senses. Summarily put, Nicodemus in the Bible, stated "Rabbi we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no man can do these signs that you do unless God is with him" Jn 3:1-2. Happy Birthday.
CATAPULT 8 years ago

Ghana actually needs midterm elections i.e. 2 years into the first term of 4 years or second term of 4 years, Ghana should have midterm elections.
Were that to be the case, rottenness in the governance of this country, woul ...
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Ghana actually needs midterm elections i.e. 2 years into the first term of 4 years or second term of 4 years, Ghana should have midterm elections.
Were that to be the case, rottenness in the governance of this country, would be done away so quickly, Ghana would not find itself in its present state.
The Constitution must be reviewed to accommodate midterm elections to get rid of rottenness in gov't before, such rottenness puts the country over the cliff into the abyss below. That is what Ghana desperately needs, in satisfying the popular maxim, " a stitch in time, saves nine(9)". You don't perpetuate and allow rottenness to fester for so long when it can be dealt with quickly to save the country from collapse. And that is why, governance is regarded as very, very, very serious business. Don't offer yourself to lead, when you don't have any clue, any competence, any intelligence, any focus, any vision and expect you should be allowed to lead the country for 4 years with rottenness.
We need midterm elections pronto.
Asempaye 8 years ago

You are so right!

You are so right!
Jonny Risky Puncho 8 years ago

The two term is fine, in Africa the leaders become corrupt and will enrich themselves that it will be hard to vote them out. They will rig elections and will stay in power until they die.

The two term is fine, in Africa the leaders become corrupt and will enrich themselves that it will be hard to vote them out. They will rig elections and will stay in power until they die.
Nimo 8 years ago

I like one term. The 2nd term has been always bad. Rawlings 2 nd ter had inflation and the ministers became unbearable and rude. That was the corruption time. Inflation was worse in Kuffours 2nd term. To me this is Mahamas 2n ...
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I like one term. The 2nd term has been always bad. Rawlings 2 nd ter had inflation and the ministers became unbearable and rude. That was the corruption time. Inflation was worse in Kuffours 2nd term. To me this is Mahamas 2nd term and there is corruption galore inflation and abuse of power. We have enough people with new ideas to come every 4 years. In my a vice president should not be allowed to prceed to president. Being in presidential position for too long bring staleness and dictatorship. eg Nixon.
Apuu 8 years ago

Senior man, i beg to defer with you on this one please.
Have you think about the possibility of having a cheap and no vision one like mahama hanging around our neck for unforeseeable years. Ghana will then be at war.
Just l ...
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Senior man, i beg to defer with you on this one please.
Have you think about the possibility of having a cheap and no vision one like mahama hanging around our neck for unforeseeable years. Ghana will then be at war.
Just look at what idiot called mugabe is doing now.
The guy is dying and cannot even fuck his wife yet he still crawing around as a president of a country.
kwasi 8 years ago

I dont agree at all.

I dont agree at all.
Mensah 8 years ago

Ghana got rid off authoritarian rule and a life President when your master was overthrown, so get with it. Ghana is not going back to a one man rule nonsense

Ghana got rid off authoritarian rule and a life President when your master was overthrown, so get with it. Ghana is not going back to a one man rule nonsense
WONDER 8 years ago

This runs contrary to Best Practices and Good Governance as being propounded by ECOWAS and championed by UN and AU. The reason being that many of the conflicts in Africa are caused by 'sit-tight' presidents who would use incu ...
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This runs contrary to Best Practices and Good Governance as being propounded by ECOWAS and championed by UN and AU. The reason being that many of the conflicts in Africa are caused by 'sit-tight' presidents who would use incumbency to manipulate the elections whether or not they were doing well in their positions. So to minimize this occurrence and to avoid the use of unconstitutional means to remove such presidents, a cap of not more than two accumulated terms is placed on all elected presidents and Heads of States. Even with this proposal, some 'never satisfied' presidents are still wont to interpret the term to suit their own greed. For example one tern in Senegal is seven years. Even when the current President Macky Sall tried to reduce a tern from seven years to four years, he was defeated by a combined force within his own party in court, he would not be allowed to curtail the term of the ruling party of the fruit of their labour. KB Asante should knows that all presidents come with a baggage, and the country cannot afford to take the bill of all these hangers on interminably because the president is doing well. He must go so that another set of "parasites" too should help themselves to the goodies of Government. One man no chop.
Apuskele 8 years ago

What do you expect from KB? Have forgotten he is a 'verandah boy'? He is still living in the psyche of nkrumah is our messiah, nkrumah does no wrong, nkrumah never dies. He belongs to the 60s where africain leaders ruled l ...
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What do you expect from KB? Have forgotten he is a 'verandah boy'? He is still living in the psyche of nkrumah is our messiah, nkrumah does no wrong, nkrumah never dies. He belongs to the 60s where africain leaders ruled like kings and Ministers could be jailed for opposing the President in Cabinet.
Goatbaby 8 years ago

These were the people who were advising Nkrumah. A crocodile can not change it's scales

These were the people who were advising Nkrumah. A crocodile can not change it's scales
KK 8 years ago

COMPLETELY NON-NONSENSICAL AND IDIOTIC

COMPLETELY NON-NONSENSICAL AND IDIOTIC
Adamu 8 years ago

K.B Asante is politically polluted only with Communism. The equation of democracy looks and sounds like thunder storm to him. You can not teach an old dog a new trick! The problematic political issues is, Ghana/Africa were un ...
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K.B Asante is politically polluted only with Communism. The equation of democracy looks and sounds like thunder storm to him. You can not teach an old dog a new trick! The problematic political issues is, Ghana/Africa were unfortunately unable in grooming democratic politicians after attaining independents. The pioneer leaders were all turnout into adaption of dictatorship which has now transformed into corrupted leadership.
AO JABS 8 years ago

THIS CAN ONLY HAPPEN IF WE HAVE A CREDIBLE INDEPENDENT EC.A BAD GOVT IN POWER CAN ALWAYS MANIPULATE THE EC TO BE IN POWER FOR LIFE.EXAMPLE OUR TODAYS EC. SO LETS FORGET IT. WHEN YOUR TWO TERMS IS OVER WHETHER RAIN OR SHINE YO ...
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THIS CAN ONLY HAPPEN IF WE HAVE A CREDIBLE INDEPENDENT EC.A BAD GOVT IN POWER CAN ALWAYS MANIPULATE THE EC TO BE IN POWER FOR LIFE.EXAMPLE OUR TODAYS EC. SO LETS FORGET IT. WHEN YOUR TWO TERMS IS OVER WHETHER RAIN OR SHINE YOU WILL GO.
Odikro 8 years ago

Ghana does not want a Mugabe. Who wants a multi-term in a country when a ruling government also acts as the Electoral Commission. Go sit somewhere and enjoy your retirement.

Ghana does not want a Mugabe. Who wants a multi-term in a country when a ruling government also acts as the Electoral Commission. Go sit somewhere and enjoy your retirement.
ADJAOTTOR JAMES 8 years ago

Look is time we think positively;what K,B is saying is sensible .don't just comment think before.

Look is time we think positively;what K,B is saying is sensible .don't just comment think before.
Michael 8 years ago

He is totally right, all those abusing him are just being emotional.

He is totally right, all those abusing him are just being emotional.
Obroni 8 years ago

PLS ARE YOU DEMENTING, we don't need more potential dictators in Africa

PLS ARE YOU DEMENTING, we don't need more potential dictators in Africa
KOGYAM58 8 years ago

WHY DIDN'T YOU SAY THIS WHEN NPP WAS IN POWER?

WHY DIDN'T YOU SAY THIS WHEN NPP WAS IN POWER?
Cry, my belovd country. 8 years ago

I think this elderly stateman has a point. Just think about it: there is no term limit to the Prime Minister of Britain, once you win your parliamentary election and your party is the majority you can be Prime minister foreve ...
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I think this elderly stateman has a point. Just think about it: there is no term limit to the Prime Minister of Britain, once you win your parliamentary election and your party is the majority you can be Prime minister forever if your party wants you to.
Kwaku Dua 8 years ago

When we are talking about politics in Ghana, Mr. K.B. Asante should keep mute. His political ideas are no more useful. We do not want you to bring confusion and anarchy to Ghana. We are very satisfied with the present system ...
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When we are talking about politics in Ghana, Mr. K.B. Asante should keep mute. His political ideas are no more useful. We do not want you to bring confusion and anarchy to Ghana. We are very satisfied with the present system we are practicing.
OKOROMANSA 8 years ago

TWO TERMS IS OKAY EVEN IF NOT TOO MUCH. AFRICAN POLITICS SHOULD NOT ENTERTAIN EXTENDED TERMS FOR PRESIDENTS. THAT IS WHAT BREEDS INTO ENTRENCHMENT AND ULTIMATE DICTATORSHIP. IMAGINE WHAT IS HAPPENING IN PLACES LIKE UGANDA, ZI ...
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TWO TERMS IS OKAY EVEN IF NOT TOO MUCH. AFRICAN POLITICS SHOULD NOT ENTERTAIN EXTENDED TERMS FOR PRESIDENTS. THAT IS WHAT BREEDS INTO ENTRENCHMENT AND ULTIMATE DICTATORSHIP. IMAGINE WHAT IS HAPPENING IN PLACES LIKE UGANDA, ZIMBABWE. AND THOSE ARE RECIPES FOR COUPS. KB ASANTE SHOULD NOT FORGET HIS OWN KWAME NKRUMAH. THIS IDEA WON'T FLY.
Kwesi ab 8 years ago

Forget about the crap. I don't understand why old people from Africa get weak in mind when the grow old?

Forget about the crap. I don't understand why old people from Africa get weak in mind when the grow old?
VAN DE HAYES 8 years ago

Elderly senior citizen, thank you very much for your suggestion but it will not work in Ghana. Our lack of progress as a country is that goernments intentionally fail to continue developments initiated by previous government ...
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Elderly senior citizen, thank you very much for your suggestion but it will not work in Ghana. Our lack of progress as a country is that goernments intentionally fail to continue developments initiated by previous governments. Because of the kind of politics we do in this country every government want to start a new development for getting that most of the developments will not be completed within the two terms. Ghana must have a national development plan which will binding on government to follow. NOT parties development plans.
jew guy 8 years ago

That old man is near his grave, so he does not reason. There are no term limits for parties, there are only term limits for presidents. A good president should be able to have his party reelected. He per se dies not need to ...
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That old man is near his grave, so he does not reason. There are no term limits for parties, there are only term limits for presidents. A good president should be able to have his party reelected. He per se dies not need to remain in power forever. That is what breeds dictatorship
Say Alla Dey 8 years ago

Orga KB, do you want us to go Ugandan or Mugabe way where leaders of those countries do not want to leave power? Oh no.

Orga KB, do you want us to go Ugandan or Mugabe way where leaders of those countries do not want to leave power? Oh no.
Kweku Donsuro 8 years ago

We will not be following international standards of best practice if we change the law for a long time presidency. The best thing to do is to make each term five years and maintain the two terms. The French countries which ha ...
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We will not be following international standards of best practice if we change the law for a long time presidency. The best thing to do is to make each term five years and maintain the two terms. The French countries which have 7 years per term want to cut it short. It is always good to rotate so that one side does not suffer for long before they have the chance to ascend to power. Change is good.
Kpenyigba Kwesi 8 years ago

I would not encourage Mugabe's Policy of remaining in Power for life, unless we return to Kingdoms. I would prefer 8 years one term presidency. What advice did Hon K B Asante gave to his BOSS when he was proposing LIFE presid ...
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I would not encourage Mugabe's Policy of remaining in Power for life, unless we return to Kingdoms. I would prefer 8 years one term presidency. What advice did Hon K B Asante gave to his BOSS when he was proposing LIFE presidency? By the way, was Asante senior to Dr Kwame Nkrumah's Personal Secretary Ms Erica Powel?
Amega 8 years ago

Dear KB am afraid you want to introduce Mugabeism into Ghana politics. Are you happy with what is going on in Zimbabwe?

Dear KB am afraid you want to introduce Mugabeism into Ghana politics. Are you happy with what is going on in Zimbabwe?
*** 8 years ago

NO WAAAYYYYY, RAWLINGS HAD 20 YEARS, NOW IMAGINE JIHADI JOHN AS PRESIDENT FOR 12 YEARS. CHAII GID FORBID, DUMSOR AND REBRANDING THE TROTROS WITH HIS PICTURES

NO WAAAYYYYY, RAWLINGS HAD 20 YEARS, NOW IMAGINE JIHADI JOHN AS PRESIDENT FOR 12 YEARS. CHAII GID FORBID, DUMSOR AND REBRANDING THE TROTROS WITH HIS PICTURES
Koi 8 years ago

GYEEDA NE SADA MU EYEDE. WO WO AKONFEM NA SE OGWANE A, WO BO AFU, WO HIA KANEA, WOTRI AFU, ZAPHANAT PANEA

GYEEDA NE SADA MU EYEDE. WO WO AKONFEM NA SE OGWANE A, WO BO AFU, WO HIA KANEA, WOTRI AFU, ZAPHANAT PANEA
Nana Asenso 8 years ago

We need build strong institutions not presidents

We need build strong institutions not presidents
AKI 8 years ago

Hon. K .B . Asante, I disagree.

Hon. K .B . Asante, I disagree.
Kwame 8 years ago

The Asian tigers had 25 to 30 years rule of presidents for life and military juntas. It is a fact that the economies of those countries grew faster than those of countries with a limited term of government. Those governments ...
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The Asian tigers had 25 to 30 years rule of presidents for life and military juntas. It is a fact that the economies of those countries grew faster than those of countries with a limited term of government. Those governments were minding their own business and were not interfering in the affairs of other countries like the terms governments today.
fresh 8 years ago

He wished President kuffour should have continue ruling. Watch his statement critically. Discern very well.lol

He wished President kuffour should have continue ruling. Watch his statement critically. Discern very well.lol
Adomakoh Froboo 8 years ago

This man is mad, absolutely mad. How do u determine a capable /non capable leader?

This man is mad, absolutely mad. How do u determine a capable /non capable leader?
Close Observer 8 years ago

Somebody must tell this old man to focus on his retirement and stop suggesting things that would not help us.

Somebody must tell this old man to focus on his retirement and stop suggesting things that would not help us.
seeclear 8 years ago

U got it all wrong, Ghana problem has nothing to do with the term of a President. Top down development approach is the Ghana problem. Give the power to the people at local government area. Let Ghanaians elect their local auth ...
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U got it all wrong, Ghana problem has nothing to do with the term of a President. Top down development approach is the Ghana problem. Give the power to the people at local government area. Let Ghanaians elect their local authorities. Until Ghana does that. We must all forget any meaningful development.
Kirk Douglas (Alabama) 8 years ago

Woww this man wants dictatorship in Ghana again.

Woww this man wants dictatorship in Ghana again.
peter Akasake 8 years ago

he has spoken his mind and its final to him but let's not forget to realise the fact that, he says In his opinion. let's see it as if he was not an extraordinary person or even once a diplomat and also remember sometimes, old ...
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he has spoken his mind and its final to him but let's not forget to realise the fact that, he says In his opinion. let's see it as if he was not an extraordinary person or even once a diplomat and also remember sometimes, old age can lead you Bach to childish talks and thinkings and just as a child will say something out of ignorance, let's see his too as such!
THE VOICE 8 years ago

opanin bua.This animal helped kwame nkrumah to attain life time president, with unlimited power.Kwasea.Head to ur grave and leave us alone

opanin bua.This animal helped kwame nkrumah to attain life time president, with unlimited power.Kwasea.Head to ur grave and leave us alone
Choiisce 8 years ago

I totally disagree with the elderly statesman. What we need is actually one term of 6 years. However good the person is, they must go. Ghana's population is over 25 million and I guess we can get at least 100 people who can g ...
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I totally disagree with the elderly statesman. What we need is actually one term of 6 years. However good the person is, they must go. Ghana's population is over 25 million and I guess we can get at least 100 people who can govern us. Governorship is a stage. Each should play their part and leave.
Niigbese 8 years ago

Disappointed. The mentality of the blackman cannot be equated to the whiteman. Hiati is now running a one four year term presidency bcus the blackman cannot be trusted with power for a longer time.

Disappointed. The mentality of the blackman cannot be equated to the whiteman. Hiati is now running a one four year term presidency bcus the blackman cannot be trusted with power for a longer time.
Bravo USA 8 years ago

The only problem with this suggestion is that we vote for reasons other than what KB is saying. What tribes support a a particular candidate is more important than what he has achieved. Just look at what the Akans are doing ...
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The only problem with this suggestion is that we vote for reasons other than what KB is saying. What tribes support a a particular candidate is more important than what he has achieved. Just look at what the Akans are doing. They don't care about President Mahama ' achievement. They just want him out. And I will never again vote for an ashanti or their Akyms cohorts and that is final. Just liked they will never vote for Mahama or his likes.
I respect KB and his views and his service to the nation but I beg to differ. This won't fly
Yaw 8 years ago

No way

No way
Eola Mahama 8 years ago

This man is going mad now.It will not happen.

This man is going mad now.It will not happen.
rosheena hardy..Chicago. 8 years ago

What is this "motherfucker " talking about...Africa is not a monarchical continent..k b. Asante onu lo......
No disrespect....just a word of caution...

What is this "motherfucker " talking about...Africa is not a monarchical continent..k b. Asante onu lo......
No disrespect....just a word of caution...
John 8 years ago

Unlimited tenures will breed dictatorship

Unlimited tenures will breed dictatorship
KWAME-BELGIUM 8 years ago

Nana K.B, you don't make any good point here. Sorry.

Nana K.B, you don't make any good point here. Sorry.
FUFUO DADESEN 8 years ago

Don't scrap..make it five-year term...JUST SAYING!!

Don't scrap..make it five-year term...JUST SAYING!!
OKOE 8 years ago

I RESPECT MR. ASANTES OPINION ON POLITICAL AND OTHER RELEVANT MATTERS AFFECTING GHANA BUT BEG TO DIFFER ON THIS ONE. IT WORKS BOTH WAYS. HOW ABOUT IF THE PRESIDENT IS INEFFECTIVE., IT WOULD MEAN HE WOULD BE CONTESTING BECAUSE ...
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I RESPECT MR. ASANTES OPINION ON POLITICAL AND OTHER RELEVANT MATTERS AFFECTING GHANA BUT BEG TO DIFFER ON THIS ONE. IT WORKS BOTH WAYS. HOW ABOUT IF THE PRESIDENT IS INEFFECTIVE., IT WOULD MEAN HE WOULD BE CONTESTING BECAUSE THE CONSTITUTION ALLOWS HIM. ALTHOUGH HE OR SHE MIGHT BE INCOMPETENT, DUE TO SANCOFANCY, HE OR SHE WOULD BE WINNING AND THERE IS NOTHING ONE CAN DO ABOUT IT BECAUSE THE CONSTITUTION ALLOWS IT. LET THINGS STAND. TWO TERMS ARE ENOUGH FOR EVERYONE AND LET IT STAND.
KUSASI 8 years ago

GHANAIANS MUST FORGET ABOUT WICKED, COMMUNIST AND UNDEMOCRATIC K.B.ASANTE.
HE ALWAYS TALKS BACKWARDS. OH GHANA HOW COME ALL ELDER STATESMEN HAVE BECOME DISHONEST AND STOMACH POLITICIANS? DO GHANAIANS REMEMBER THAT DURING THE ...
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GHANAIANS MUST FORGET ABOUT WICKED, COMMUNIST AND UNDEMOCRATIC K.B.ASANTE.
HE ALWAYS TALKS BACKWARDS. OH GHANA HOW COME ALL ELDER STATESMEN HAVE BECOME DISHONEST AND STOMACH POLITICIANS? DO GHANAIANS REMEMBER THAT DURING THE 2012 ELECTIONS HE WAS IN A PAID ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN ON TV FOR JOHN MAHAMA? THIS MAN IS NOT TRUSTWORTHY AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!
kakabo 8 years ago

This tribalist old man is now loosing his marbles.

This tribalist old man is now loosing his marbles.
kakabo 8 years ago

He was among those who pushed into the ears of Nkrumah to change the constitution into a one party state with a life president . OPANIN KWASIA.

He was among those who pushed into the ears of Nkrumah to change the constitution into a one party state with a life president . OPANIN KWASIA.
Kofi - USA 8 years ago

Another ignorant statesman speaking and not making sense. Your need a psychiatrist because I think you have Dementia. Your ideas are past its time.

Another ignorant statesman speaking and not making sense. Your need a psychiatrist because I think you have Dementia. Your ideas are past its time.
CONCERN 8 years ago

I would like to know if K.B. Asante is smatter than the western world? The reason why long time presidency is not good for leaders and rulers is that when one stays longer in an office, he/she becomes dictatorship.

I would like to know if K.B. Asante is smatter than the western world? The reason why long time presidency is not good for leaders and rulers is that when one stays longer in an office, he/she becomes dictatorship.
THE SAME PARTY SHOULD RATHER REMAIN 8 years ago

UNCLE K.B, YOU KNOW EVERY PARTY HAS ITS MANIFESTO WITHIN WHICH THET GOVERN A COUNTRY. SO WHEN A GOOD PRESIDENT IS LEAVING A PARTY AND THEN THE PEOPLE MUST VOTE THE SAME PARTY INTO POWER SO THAT ITS POLICIES WILL CONTINUE.

UNCLE K.B, YOU KNOW EVERY PARTY HAS ITS MANIFESTO WITHIN WHICH THET GOVERN A COUNTRY. SO WHEN A GOOD PRESIDENT IS LEAVING A PARTY AND THEN THE PEOPLE MUST VOTE THE SAME PARTY INTO POWER SO THAT ITS POLICIES WILL CONTINUE.
Nana 8 years ago

If Kwame Nkrumah is your mentor what do you expect. Tweaa,,!!!

If Kwame Nkrumah is your mentor what do you expect. Tweaa,,!!!
MAWUNYO 8 years ago

In fact the old man is pointing out his view like any other person in Ghana,however,he is entitled to his opinion.Why the insult?

In fact the old man is pointing out his view like any other person in Ghana,however,he is entitled to his opinion.Why the insult?
NPP KWASEAFUO PARTY. NPP JIMIFUO KUO 8 years ago

I strongly object to that idea. African governments are dictatorial in nature. After a maximum of 8 years, they should get out of the way for us to try another person. If that person isn't good, we kick him or her out after 4 ...
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I strongly object to that idea. African governments are dictatorial in nature. After a maximum of 8 years, they should get out of the way for us to try another person. If that person isn't good, we kick him or her out after 4 years.

We should not allow dictatorship to crib into our democracy by inviting these thoughts into our minds in the 1st place.
Kwesi 8 years ago

Hello Mr Asante, the two term limit is alright. Look at where Prez Mahama has taken Ghana into.

Hello Mr Asante, the two term limit is alright. Look at where Prez Mahama has taken Ghana into.
E. T. Mensah 8 years ago

These are the same clowns who urged Nkrumah on to declare himself life president and eventually destroyed Ghana.
Back off, your ideas are old buddy.

These are the same clowns who urged Nkrumah on to declare himself life president and eventually destroyed Ghana.
Back off, your ideas are old buddy.
Mohammed Abdulai 8 years ago

We cannot allow people to stay in power as long as they want.Anybody that is given this kind opportunity always turn into dictators.Very bad idea sir.

We cannot allow people to stay in power as long as they want.Anybody that is given this kind opportunity always turn into dictators.Very bad idea sir.
GHANANI 8 years ago

I totally agree with Mr K.B.Asante.The electorate must decide how long a president must rule the country.Political power resides with the people.

I totally agree with Mr K.B.Asante.The electorate must decide how long a president must rule the country.Political power resides with the people.
Prof. Issifu, UK 8 years ago

This man is absolutely sick. Take him off the stage.

This man is absolutely sick. Take him off the stage.
John Donkoh 8 years ago

I totally disagree with Hon. K. B. Asante. If a leaders is good and has served his two terms, it should be possible to have groomed somebody like him to continue with his good leadership. The problem with Africans is that lea ...
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I totally disagree with Hon. K. B. Asante. If a leaders is good and has served his two terms, it should be possible to have groomed somebody like him to continue with his good leadership. The problem with Africans is that leaders think without them nothing works and so instead of building strong institutions they build strong walls around them.
samdoug 8 years ago

Whyare we Africans power-drunk? New leaders come with new ideas.
Why is the US the most powerful State? They have presidential term Limits like ours and since their Union they abide by it.Let us Keep the presidential term Li ...
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Whyare we Africans power-drunk? New leaders come with new ideas.
Why is the US the most powerful State? They have presidential term Limits like ours and since their Union they abide by it.Let us Keep the presidential term Limits.

GOD bless our motherland GHANA.
Patriot 8 years ago

What bullshit is tht

What bullshit is tht
Ike 8 years ago

That is great Idea, I support and know this is what the country needs. Some countries are practicing this system of governance like Australia and it's excellent. Thank you

That is great Idea, I support and know this is what the country needs. Some countries are practicing this system of governance like Australia and it's excellent. Thank you
Ampaa 8 years ago

All these folks has messed Ghana up with UNREALISTIC cheap talk. The know SOON will be called to HEAVENLY rest.

All these folks has messed Ghana up with UNREALISTIC cheap talk. The know SOON will be called to HEAVENLY rest.
Akwasi Frimpong 8 years ago

Why not call for a total abolishing of multi party system ? I guess you are trying to say we should have a Ghana agenda where regardless of who wins a Presidential elections, he or she has to execute and contin ...
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Why not call for a total abolishing of multi party system ? I guess you are trying to say we should have a Ghana agenda where regardless of who wins a Presidential elections, he or she has to execute and continue whatever projects in process. Explain yourself better for people to know what you are trying to advocate.
FuSeini 8 years ago

Nooooo

You have to understand this. being President means you are there to do a jab with a mandate for your people and nation,

if you are a crap leader, you cant maintain good projects. If you don't maintain good proje ...
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Nooooo

You have to understand this. being President means you are there to do a jab with a mandate for your people and nation,

if you are a crap leader, you cant maintain good projects. If you don't maintain good projects, it means you don't care about your people. IF you dnt care about your people, then you are a stealer. If the projects are good, they will be kept and maintained automatically by the next command. But if you break them and try to score points for fixing them, then you can damn well kiss the presidency Bye Bye.

REMEMBER - IT IS NOT FOR YOU BUT THE NATION! IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND THAT THEN, GO AWAY!
FuSeini 8 years ago

Yes MAn.
KB is Spot on.
This challenges leaders to deliver. If you ',, then get lost.

Yes MAn.
KB is Spot on.
This challenges leaders to deliver. If you ',, then get lost.
igp 8 years ago

Respect the term limits, oldman. This is the only way to forestall dictatorship and absolute power. Even Communstt China now observes two five year term for the president. How can we allow the loot going on under one preside ...
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Respect the term limits, oldman. This is the only way to forestall dictatorship and absolute power. Even Communstt China now observes two five year term for the president. How can we allow the loot going on under one president? Ghana is a Republican constitution and the constitution clearly states: the President shall serve not more than two consecutive terms. Mr. Ashanti, Ghana does not respect dictators and crooks US all as a nation led by our gallant young officers and men dethroned the military dictatorship and swore never to look back. We will resist any attempt to change the term limits. We will use people power never seen before to resist dictatorship in Ghana. Forward ever, backwards never, Young Pioneers mantra. No change to term limits. Ghana abounds in smart and talented individuals to entrust the fortunes of the country to man. We are Ghana, no moo Ashanti ofee archaic. Ashanti ogbor, sit down and see Ghana turns.
bb 8 years ago

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Colin 8 years ago

sleep on.
that bla zeh attitude will stay with you until someone calls you a degenerate.

sleep on.
that bla zeh attitude will stay with you until someone calls you a degenerate.
Efo 8 years ago

This is obviously below the belt punch, K.B. Have you forgotten the winner takes all syndrome that is a characteristic of our do called democracy? Not to talk about the abuse of incumbency during our elections. How could we b ...
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This is obviously below the belt punch, K.B. Have you forgotten the winner takes all syndrome that is a characteristic of our do called democracy? Not to talk about the abuse of incumbency during our elections. How could we be sure the people's will is actually reflected by the outcome of elections? Typical examples are Zimbabwe and Uganda. .......food for thought
Edward 8 years ago

What the man is saying is perfect,he said if the electorate think the leader is GOOD the constitution should allow him to run again,why does this make sense?if something is good why change it?????

What the man is saying is perfect,he said if the electorate think the leader is GOOD the constitution should allow him to run again,why does this make sense?if something is good why change it?????
Edward 8 years ago

The people wanted Kigame to be president because the country has flourished under his rule so why change him??

The people wanted Kigame to be president because the country has flourished under his rule so why change him??
I told you so 8 years ago

Even the current four years per term is too long for non-producing Presidents. We have to reduce it.

Even the current four years per term is too long for non-producing Presidents. We have to reduce it.
Alfa 8 years ago

This does not make sense at all. We shall end up creating more Mugabes and Musevenis.

This does not make sense at all. We shall end up creating more Mugabes and Musevenis.
JM 8 years ago

NPP want to chop some ohh. NPP desperate to come to power ohh.NPP losers.

NPP want to chop some ohh. NPP desperate to come to power ohh.NPP losers.
coolmann 8 years ago

you have a point there

you have a point there
Cephas K. Atror 8 years ago

I think the old man is speaking wisdom. Let all of us take a second look at what he is saying rather than condemning it. Thank u.

I think the old man is speaking wisdom. Let all of us take a second look at what he is saying rather than condemning it. Thank u.
Yao 8 years ago

O had a lot of respect for KB but insane thinking hás alerted me of his lost relevance. It always starts this way and gains grounds with demagogues. This diplomat has been paid tô Begin the destruction of Ghana. All well m� ...
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O had a lot of respect for KB but insane thinking hás alerted me of his lost relevance. It always starts this way and gains grounds with demagogues. This diplomat has been paid tô Begin the destruction of Ghana. All well mês King Ghanaians Just condemn this idiotic Idea and nib it the bud before Burundi catches up with us big time.
NYAKROM 8 years ago

It's not suprise that ghanaians dont understand what is democracy.Democracy is the choice of the people not constitution.Every semat persone will tell you limitation of mandat is anti democracy which was a dictact of some law ...
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It's not suprise that ghanaians dont understand what is democracy.Democracy is the choice of the people not constitution.Every semat persone will tell you limitation of mandat is anti democracy which was a dictact of some lawmakers.look at british,look germany the candidate can seek for mandat for many many times untill the voters decide to poll him or her out of the office.This is the raeson why we ghanaians are suffuring for not aplliying the best strategy for our futur.The actully methode is not productive and yet we appreciate by voting some people in office.please open your eyes and look the world how others do.
Adune 8 years ago

Why should this once great man of our dear country advocates for this dangerous path for Ghana?
I don't blame him because of his age and the political device he is rooted into. His boss the late Kwame Nkrumah had wanted to b ...
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Why should this once great man of our dear country advocates for this dangerous path for Ghana?
I don't blame him because of his age and the political device he is rooted into. His boss the late Kwame Nkrumah had wanted to be a live-president had not 1966 coup.
Mr KB this one you've completely got it Big Wrong and never should this statement have come from you.
Futurama. 8 years ago

Idiot. We don't want Mugabes on Ghana.

Idiot. We don't want Mugabes on Ghana.
Okponglo Guy 8 years ago

Insulting intelligence of Ghanaian that Ghanaians have short term memories

Insulting intelligence of Ghanaian that Ghanaians have short term memories
Mr Bond 8 years ago

Why not you scrap it yourself Mr K.B.Asanti and what is prevent you from doing that?

Why not you scrap it yourself Mr K.B.Asanti and what is prevent you from doing that?
Owusu 8 years ago

USELESS OLD MAN, THEN CALL FOR PRESIDENT FOR LIVE.SO MUGABE IS RIGHT.

USELESS OLD MAN, THEN CALL FOR PRESIDENT FOR LIVE.SO MUGABE IS RIGHT.
salifu fusseini, London 8 years ago

Who is he trying to please?

Who is he trying to please?
Bobby, Adenta. 8 years ago

Old man, you are trying to bring Kwame Nkruma ideology again. One man show.

Old man, you are trying to bring Kwame Nkruma ideology again. One man show.
Kuffour 8 years ago

K b asante is idiot and stupid fool

K b asante is idiot and stupid fool
Kuffour Osei austria 8 years ago

K b asante is a stupid fool and idiot and a useless man

K b asante is a stupid fool and idiot and a useless man
raster 8 years ago

k.b.asante a modern day DICTATOR for ghana nkrumah incarnate you will burn in hell

k.b.asante a modern day DICTATOR for ghana nkrumah incarnate you will burn in hell
Charles 8 years ago

Why not a parliamentary democracy with proper checks and balances?

Why not a parliamentary democracy with proper checks and balances?
Collins Anim 8 years ago

stupid old man!! never makes any sense. panin kwasia!!

stupid old man!! never makes any sense. panin kwasia!!
KWABENA KASAPREKO 8 years ago

THE ISSUE IS THAT, WE TEND TO ALWAYS IMITATE THE WEST. WE GHANAIANS DON'T THINK FOR OURSELVES. WE ALWAYS JUMP TO THE CONCLUSION THAT WHATEVER COMES FROM THE WEST IS BEST. WE SHOULD REFLECT ON WHAT MR. ASANTE IS PUTTING ACROSS ...
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THE ISSUE IS THAT, WE TEND TO ALWAYS IMITATE THE WEST. WE GHANAIANS DON'T THINK FOR OURSELVES. WE ALWAYS JUMP TO THE CONCLUSION THAT WHATEVER COMES FROM THE WEST IS BEST. WE SHOULD REFLECT ON WHAT MR. ASANTE IS PUTTING ACROSS. WE ARE NO MORE A COLONY OF ANY NATION. WE DON'T HAVE TO DO WHAT OTHER COUNTRIES ARE DOING. WE ARE A SOVEREIGN NATION.
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Sulley, Tamale 8 years ago

Sorry sir, just hope you put this the Constitutional Review Commission ( or is it rather committee?).

Sorry sir, just hope you put this the Constitutional Review Commission ( or is it rather committee?).
Nana Malik 8 years ago

People whats undemocratic about what the old man said?The parliamentary system in the U.K. allows the prime minister to be there as long as his or her party maintains its majority.Is that undemocratic too?Open your mind,peopl ...
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People whats undemocratic about what the old man said?The parliamentary system in the U.K. allows the prime minister to be there as long as his or her party maintains its majority.Is that undemocratic too?Open your mind,people.Democracy is not only as defined by United States.Are we slaves?The then slaves were even thinking but didn't have the power to free themselves.

Ghana must scrap two term limits - K. B Asante

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