Ghana is 59 today

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Kanawu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8 years ago

GHANA NEEDS AKUFO-ADDO

GHANA NEEDS AKUFO-ADDO
Mahmoud 8 years ago

Nkrumah was a communist dictator and Mr. Ashanti too is 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 pa ...
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Nkrumah was a communist dictator and Mr. Ashanti too is 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 failed to win 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 as practiced in democratic countries.
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.
Saint Ghfuo: FREE YOUR PSYCHE 8 years ago

THIS PRESENT DAY, DIRT FILLED AND STINKY, CLUELESS LEADERS LEADERS IS NOT WHAT DR..NKRUMAH ENVISIONED. WE HAVE LOST OUR WAY....ON THIS DAY OF INDEPENDENCE. STAY HOME AND CHANGE UR PSYCHE. THIS MSG GOES TO THE ASSHOLE LEADERS ...
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THIS PRESENT DAY, DIRT FILLED AND STINKY, CLUELESS LEADERS LEADERS IS NOT WHAT DR..NKRUMAH ENVISIONED. WE HAVE LOST OUR WAY....ON THIS DAY OF INDEPENDENCE. STAY HOME AND CHANGE UR PSYCHE. THIS MSG GOES TO THE ASSHOLE LEADERS IN GH.
Saint Ghfuo: FREE YOUR PSYCHE 8 years ago

WHY WAS KUFFOUR GETTING CHAUFFERED INA HONDA 4X4? EBEI GH. TOO BUSY STEALING THEY CANT EVEN MAKE THEMSELVES LOOK GOOD? GET AN ESCALADE TRUCK, BENZ TRUCK OR HUMMER...

LORD, PLEASE KEEP DR. NKRUMAH IN UR BOSOM AND IN A PEACE ...
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WHY WAS KUFFOUR GETTING CHAUFFERED INA HONDA 4X4? EBEI GH. TOO BUSY STEALING THEY CANT EVEN MAKE THEMSELVES LOOK GOOD? GET AN ESCALADE TRUCK, BENZ TRUCK OR HUMMER...

LORD, PLEASE KEEP DR. NKRUMAH IN UR BOSOM AND IN A PEACEFUL PLACE.
vigour 8 years ago

Ghana has done well over the years and there is still much to be done. God bless us as a country willing to do what is just and right.

Ghana has done well over the years and there is still much to be done. God bless us as a country willing to do what is just and right.
MARCUS 8 years ago

NO WAY FOR THE SON OF A TRAITOR ,HIS FATHER BETRY GHANA FOR A FEW DOLLARS.

NO WAY FOR THE SON OF A TRAITOR ,HIS FATHER BETRY GHANA FOR A FEW DOLLARS.
Mobert Rogabe 8 years ago

...thanks dude, FUCK Akufo Addo hard somebody...happy birthday Ghana !

...thanks dude, FUCK Akufo Addo hard somebody...happy birthday Ghana !
FORWARD EVER 8 years ago

FREEDOM

FREEDOM
TRUTH 8 years ago

It is time to change cause and challenge the norms and status quo.
It is time for social and constitutional changes to address the needs of a sick nation.
I hope Ghanaians can understand and forge a better future not a part ...
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It is time to change cause and challenge the norms and status quo.
It is time for social and constitutional changes to address the needs of a sick nation.
I hope Ghanaians can understand and forge a better future not a party future.
May the next 60 be a genuine turn around.
TRUTH 8 years ago

....time to change course and ...

....time to change course and ...
KOFI BUSANGA 8 years ago

GHANA IS A FAILED STATE

GHANA IS A FAILED STATE
Mr k 8 years ago

You don't know what a failed state is . Please look for the meaning of your statement.

You don't know what a failed state is . Please look for the meaning of your statement.
Tina Uk 8 years ago

God Bless Our Home Land Ghana.

God Bless Our Home Land Ghana.
cj 8 years ago

What at all are we celebrating? After 59years.....Energy crises, Graduate unemployment etc. hmmm

What at all are we celebrating? After 59years.....Energy crises, Graduate unemployment etc. hmmm
palwine seller 8 years ago

Why not send the politicians children to march in the hot sun. nkwaseafous children will be in the sun whiles the privileged fews children enjoy in their various homes. I will never send my kids out there to suffer like fools ...
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Why not send the politicians children to march in the hot sun. nkwaseafous children will be in the sun whiles the privileged fews children enjoy in their various homes. I will never send my kids out there to suffer like fools.
Ben Apeadu-Leeds. UK 8 years ago

USELESS CELEBRATIONS INDEED!

USELESS CELEBRATIONS INDEED!
BOY KOFI 8 years ago

Independence does not mean building castles and spraying the roads with gold.It simply means we are capable of managing our own affairs and we are happy that we are no more under the imperialists,colonialists and slave master ...
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Independence does not mean building castles and spraying the roads with gold.It simply means we are capable of managing our own affairs and we are happy that we are no more under the imperialists,colonialists and slave masters anymore.Those who are against our freedom can go to hell.God Bless our homeland Ghana.Freedom is worth more than gold.Long live Ghana.Thank you.
Kofi Totobi Kwakye 8 years ago

Bunch of useless leaders after Nkrumah especially Mills/Mahama and Mahama administration's. What prevents Ghana from coming up with a road map to industrialization. 40 years is too long because it is difficult to predict so m ...
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Bunch of useless leaders after Nkrumah especially Mills/Mahama and Mahama administration's. What prevents Ghana from coming up with a road map to industrialization. 40 years is too long because it is difficult to predict so many things 40 years ahead. 4 years development plan for each gov. to turn Ghana into an industrial nation. Mahama's scattered projects are politically motivated, waste of time and valuable resources.
KB 8 years ago

The heading should be the BIG SIX, not Kwame Nkrumah and the BIG SIX, Kwame Nkrumah and the big six makes them seven. it should be K.Nkrumah the BIG SIX

The heading should be the BIG SIX, not Kwame Nkrumah and the BIG SIX, Kwame Nkrumah and the big six makes them seven. it should be K.Nkrumah the BIG SIX
MARCUS 8 years ago

IN REALITY DR.KWAME NKRUMAH IS OUR SAVIOUR ,NOT THE OTHER ONE, GOD BLESS OUR HOME LAND.

IN REALITY DR.KWAME NKRUMAH IS OUR SAVIOUR ,NOT THE OTHER ONE, GOD BLESS OUR HOME LAND.
Say Alla Dey 8 years ago

There's no need to spend money to celebrate today, instead the money could be used to buy beds for Korle Bu hospital.

There's no need to spend money to celebrate today, instead the money could be used to buy beds for Korle Bu hospital.
kwadwotuffour2008 8 years ago

i want to know if the independence day celebration will be live streamed.

i want to know if the independence day celebration will be live streamed.
KWAME PECKHAM,ASHANTI AKYEM BUSTARD 8 years ago

THIS STUPID JB DANQUAH PARTY WILL ALWAYS SAY UNCOMFORTABLE THINGS ABOUT GHANA, BEC THEY ARE BORN US LOSERS, THEY THINK THEY KNOW MUCH. THE MESSAGE WE'VE GOT FOR THEM IS GHANA IS MOVING FORWARD

THIS STUPID JB DANQUAH PARTY WILL ALWAYS SAY UNCOMFORTABLE THINGS ABOUT GHANA, BEC THEY ARE BORN US LOSERS, THEY THINK THEY KNOW MUCH. THE MESSAGE WE'VE GOT FOR THEM IS GHANA IS MOVING FORWARD
Constable Joy 8 years ago

OSAGYEFO DR KWAME NRUMAH-THE PRISONS' GRADUATE.NKRUMAH NEVER DIES,KWAME NRUMAH IS A SHOW BOY.

OSAGYEFO DR KWAME NRUMAH-THE PRISONS' GRADUATE.NKRUMAH NEVER DIES,KWAME NRUMAH IS A SHOW BOY.
BOY KOFI 8 years ago

I am happy to witness the 59th Independence Anniversary of Ghana.Long live Ghana.Thank you.

I am happy to witness the 59th Independence Anniversary of Ghana.Long live Ghana.Thank you.
Ekow 8 years ago

Who ever wrote this article has distorted history. After the 1966 coup, democracy was restored before Rawlings. The was Busua and litany before Rawlings. Please correct this big error.

Who ever wrote this article has distorted history. After the 1966 coup, democracy was restored before Rawlings. The was Busua and litany before Rawlings. Please correct this big error.
eD 8 years ago

ONLY STEALING, LYING, AND LOOTING TO SHOW FOR

Let the facts speak and Ghanaians make up your minds about who is fooling who and whether you continue to sit on your arses and be fooled.

Twenty Richest People In Ghana For ...
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ONLY STEALING, LYING, AND LOOTING TO SHOW FOR

Let the facts speak and Ghanaians make up your minds about who is fooling who and whether you continue to sit on your arses and be fooled.

Twenty Richest People In Ghana For 2013
1. Ibrahim Mahama -$1.9 billion /Businessman , Brother of the current President of Ghana. Only Ghanaian to own a private jet.

2. Alfred Mahama -$1.3 billion./ Businessman, brother of the current President of Ghana.
3. Roland Agambire – $1.1billion/ RLG (eBay type of business) (Business man )
4. Joseph Agyepong – $1.05billion/Businessman (Zoomlion waste management company and other businesses)….. title=”Company banned by World Bank in Liberia” target=”_blank”>
5. John Mahama – $900 million/President of the Republic of Ghana, Politician.
6. Alhaji Azuma Banda – $724 million./Businessman, owner of antrak air.
7. Ato Ahwoi – $684 million/ Politician, Businessman.
8. Dr. Sam Jonah – $430 Million/Businessman (Executive Director of Jonah Capital, Equity in Johannesberg, south Africa)
9. Haruna Iddrisu – $300million/Politician, Minister of Trade.
10. Alex Mould – $282 million/GMPC
11. Dr. Kwame Addo Kufuor – $250million./ Physician, Politician.
12. Tsatsu Tsikata – $245million/Lawyer, Businessman and Politician
13. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah -$112 million./ Minister of Youth and Sports, Politician.
14. Dr. Kwesi Nduom – $110 million./ Businessman and Politician.
15. Ken Agyapong – $104 million/Politician/Businessman
16. Prince Kofi Amoabeng – $98million/ CEO, UT Bank…… title=”He has an ongoing fraud case gaianst him” target=”_blank”>
17. Asiedu Nketiah – $89million/Politician, Secretary of the ruling NDC Party.
18. Alfred Woyome – $75million/Politically connected Businessman.
19. Tony Lithur – 30million/ Lawyer
20. Baba Kamara – $ 11million/ Politician (Commissioner to Nigeria)

Source: Forbes Ghana

The full list of the 20 Richest in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Cote d’ivoire and Morocco would be published in the December 2013 Edition of Forbes Africa
eD 8 years ago

After 59 years of so called independence from the white man all our leaders can boast of is water, electricity, sanitation days, a tiny airport, unfinished roads, classroom under trees still, and one big interchange at Nkruma ...
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After 59 years of so called independence from the white man all our leaders can boast of is water, electricity, sanitation days, a tiny airport, unfinished roads, classroom under trees still, and one big interchange at Nkrumah circle.

What about the rest of the country? Is Accra only Ghana? All because we have leaders who cannot dream big for the country and only dream big for their pockerts, families, friends and party apparatchiks. Ghanaians are to be pitied with these crass socialists of NDC stealers in office. The NPP when in power also behave as if they will never be voted out of power. I hope they have learnt their lessons and Akuffo Addo will make a real difference. The problem with politicians is that once they are in power they sing a different tune.

Let the facts speak and Ghanaians make up your minds about who is fooling who and whether you continue to sit on your arses and be fooled.

Twenty Richest People In Ghana For 2013
1. Ibrahim Mahama -$1.9 billion /Businessman , Brother of the current President of Ghana. Only Ghanaian to own a private jet.

2. Alfred Mahama -$1.3 billion./ Businessman, brother of the current President of Ghana.
3. Roland Agambire – $1.1billion/ RLG (eBay type of business) (Business man )
4. Joseph Agyepong – $1.05billion/Businessman (Zoomlion waste management company and other businesses)….. title=”Company banned by World Bank in Liberia” target=”_blank”>
5. John Mahama – $900 million/President of the Republic of Ghana, Politician.
6. Alhaji Azuma Banda – $724 million./Businessman, owner of antrak air.
7. Ato Ahwoi – $684 million/ Politician, Businessman.
8. Dr. Sam Jonah – $430 Million/Businessman (Executive Director of Jonah Capital, Equity in Johannesberg, south Africa)
9. Haruna Iddrisu – $300million/Politician, Minister of Trade.
10. Alex Mould – $282 million/GMPC
11. Dr. Kwame Addo Kufuor – $250million./ Physician, Politician.
12. Tsatsu Tsikata – $245million/Lawyer, Businessman and Politician
13. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah -$112 million./ Minister of Youth and Sports, Politician.
14. Dr. Kwesi Nduom – $110 million./ Businessman and Politician.
15. Ken Agyapong – $104 million/Politician/Businessman
16. Prince Kofi Amoabeng – $98million/ CEO, UT Bank…… title=”He has an ongoing fraud case gaianst him” target=”_blank”>
17. Asiedu Nketiah – $89million/Politician, Secretary of the ruling NDC Party.
18. Alfred Woyome – $75million/Politically connected Businessman.
19. Tony Lithur – 30million/ Lawyer
20. Baba Kamara – $ 11million/ Politician (Commissioner to Nigeria)

Source: Forbes Ghana

The full list of the 20 Richest in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Cote d’ivoire and Morocco would be published in the December 2013 Edition of Forbes Africa
james in exile 8 years ago

Poor ghana 59 with no diretion dead goat president citizens afraid of a small government tied their hands on their back from since 1979 enjoying tighten belt shame what about the future of your children they must only stay in ...
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Poor ghana 59 with no diretion dead goat president citizens afraid of a small government tied their hands on their back from since 1979 enjoying tighten belt shame what about the future of your children they must only stay in another people country shame
kwa 8 years ago

useless 59,why don't we stop celebrating this so called independence,cos our leaders are failing ordinary ghanians so let's apologize to or masters & take over so called motherland

useless 59,why don't we stop celebrating this so called independence,cos our leaders are failing ordinary ghanians so let's apologize to or masters & take over so called motherland
Moses Sewu 8 years ago

MAY GOD BLESS GHANA FOREVER

MAY GOD BLESS GHANA FOREVER
Dannison 8 years ago

Next year Ghana will retire, but we have no pension money oh how can we survive. we waste our youthful life, we never thought we will retire.

Next year Ghana will retire, but we have no pension money oh how can we survive. we waste our youthful life, we never thought we will retire.
THE VOICE 8 years ago

Does he sound like Ghanaian.Fools are
Ghanaians. This communists sound like
Liberian.Insanity definition matching 59 years without hope.We need another JJ to take gun and slughter these thieves or need
another KOTOKA(who ...
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Does he sound like Ghanaian.Fools are
Ghanaians. This communists sound like
Liberian.Insanity definition matching 59 years without hope.We need another JJ to take gun and slughter these thieves or need
another KOTOKA(who art in heaven) to drive these criminal into the ocean.
Today & everyday here after let it be 8 years ago

Happy 59th Ghana & many more

Happy 59th Ghana & many more
Samuel Etti Kwaw 8 years ago

God should continue to bless Ghana today and forever more,intact am proud to be a Ghanaian.I also went to use this opportunity to ask God bless to all our president both past and current president in Ghana.President John Baha ...
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God should continue to bless Ghana today and forever more,intact am proud to be a Ghanaian.I also went to use this opportunity to ask God bless to all our president both past and current president in Ghana.President John Bahama
mystic 8 years ago

Am very proud to be a Ghanaian. l thank God for the blessing He has bestowed on our dearest nation. The minerals and other resources, not to mention of the peace in the country. Praise The Lord

Am very proud to be a Ghanaian. l thank God for the blessing He has bestowed on our dearest nation. The minerals and other resources, not to mention of the peace in the country. Praise The Lord

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