Elizabeth Ohene writes: Hello and goodbye

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gyasi 7 years ago

WHO IS MORE PRICELESS THAN YOU, YOU OR JDM?. USELESS OLD FOX LIZY.

WHO IS MORE PRICELESS THAN YOU, YOU OR JDM?. USELESS OLD FOX LIZY.
£earn_$martphones_Repairing 7 years ago

Helloooo! January is almost gone. Are you yet to start something? Still confused about what investment options to choose for the year to maintain steady cash flow? Think about it -everyday, both the employed and the idle are ...
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Helloooo! January is almost gone. Are you yet to start something? Still confused about what investment options to choose for the year to maintain steady cash flow? Think about it -everyday, both the employed and the idle are hooked to one important device - their smartphones! That's an idea right?; with huge market potential! Turn it to money. Get "Mobile Phones and Tablets Repairs " from Amazon marketplaces, Barnes & Noble, eBay etc

*Paul planted, Appollos watered BUT #God GAVE the increase! *
Karl Marx 7 years ago

u are jxt displaying ur ignorance.
do u understand d word 'priceless' ?
no! but u are quick to insult someone who could b older than ur grandma.

u are jxt displaying ur ignorance.
do u understand d word 'priceless' ?
no! but u are quick to insult someone who could b older than ur grandma.
Karl Marx 7 years ago

Do u really understand the word "priceless"?

Do u really understand the word "priceless"?
JAK 7 years ago

Hey 'kolo gah'! Oh how l miss your mushroom-like clit. Gal you were one great hot hmnnn! Sweet. I will talk to my boy nana (though he is stubborn) to uplift you so that one more time you can be my 'purgative'.

Hey 'kolo gah'! Oh how l miss your mushroom-like clit. Gal you were one great hot hmnnn! Sweet. I will talk to my boy nana (though he is stubborn) to uplift you so that one more time you can be my 'purgative'.
The Returnee 7 years ago

Dear Mrs Ofosu Armaah,
You dont know me ut I have followed your career for about 45 years and my verdict is you are a GEM of a journalist and a priceless GIFT to Ghana.
Your principled stand in 1979 when you boldly refu ...
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Dear Mrs Ofosu Armaah,
You dont know me ut I have followed your career for about 45 years and my verdict is you are a GEM of a journalist and a priceless GIFT to Ghana.
Your principled stand in 1979 when you boldly refused to be confirmed by the JJ Rawlings junta as the editor of the Daily Graphic on the grounds that the appointment was coming from the wrong authority endeared you to me. Having cautioned the regime and the youth that yes, "A revolution is not a tea party, but it is not a pigsty" it took guts to stand up and reject an improper offer whose intention obviously was to silence and compromise you.
I have given the verdict of the discerning on you already. I can only wish you well as you finally bow out.
My regards to George and that young lady who I met in Lagos.
All the best.
nana 7 years ago

You don't understand the word priceless. Haha. It's a complement not an insult.

You don't understand the word priceless. Haha. It's a complement not an insult.
atia 7 years ago

Are you too old for a ministerial appointment? I don't think so

Are you too old for a ministerial appointment? I don't think so
papa yaw 7 years ago

She wants NANA ADDO to remember her.

She wants NANA ADDO to remember her.
Kweku 7 years ago

As a typical Ghanaian woman, Elizabeth tells us about her birthday but not how old she is. This is a bit strange because in the old school, age is respected as a fount of wisdom. She is of a generation that doesn't mock at ol ...
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As a typical Ghanaian woman, Elizabeth tells us about her birthday but not how old she is. This is a bit strange because in the old school, age is respected as a fount of wisdom. She is of a generation that doesn't mock at old age.

But these days it's easy to find out such things. Ohene was born in 1945 and finished Mawuli School, where her father was a teacher, in 1964. She finished Legon in 1967 graduating in English. She became editor of Daily Graphic at a relatively young age and was also a minister of state in some regime. She did a few courses abroad and her journalistic skills are quite good even if they cannot be exactly described as extraordinary.

The point is that, at 72, Ohene isn't that old. She's a few months younger than Akufo-Addo and a full three years younger than Osarfo Marfo. Ohene has been a member of NPP all these years and her brothers also have been members of the party. She is one of the few prominent Ewes who are members of NPP - a party most Ewes regard as being too dominated by Akans.

If 75 year-old Osafo Marfo is brought into 72-year old Akufo-Addo's inner government, what about Elizabeth Ohene who has stood by the party all these years? Instead, the Ewe ministerial posts go to John Amewu and Dzamesi not because they're competent in any way but only because they happened to have stood by the party in all these years and have to be rewarded for that in the president's efforts to have some Ewe representation in his government.

This is the dillema of the NPP. It is also the dillema of Ohene, who at 72, is feeling too old to continue as a columnist of a paper she's long been associated with while people older than her are in charge of the affairs of the country.

Of course, being a weekly columnist can be a tedious thing. You can't always come up with great topics to write on a weekly basis unless you are as talented as Alistaire Cooke delivering letters from America.

And, for all her great writing, Ohene is no Alistaire Cooke...
Derrick 7 years ago

In as much as you love writing to speak your mind,pose questions and draw attention to pertinent issues, your readerfolk will continue to look forward to your tasty pieces.
For the uninformed or uninquisitive mind, your piec ...
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In as much as you love writing to speak your mind,pose questions and draw attention to pertinent issues, your readerfolk will continue to look forward to your tasty pieces.
For the uninformed or uninquisitive mind, your pieces are just prose or paragraphs on paper. I wonder what literature teachers teach these days!
In any case we are in the year 2017 and JDM has handed over power and moved on(at least that is what we believe).
Your blossomed at Graphic, survived Papa J's xenophobic cleansing, thrived at the BBC and reconnected with the Graphic and we don't believe a bit that you would lay down your pen any soon!
Policemen, pastors, teachers and journalists never retire!!
A glass to you Auntie Lizzy! Till we read from you again.
Booffro 7 years ago

Stop the lies that Rawlings was xenophobic..Koffour worked with this man and never said anything like that about him,,,even Nana Addo has nothing bad to say about this man,,idiot be truthful for your soul

Stop the lies that Rawlings was xenophobic..Koffour worked with this man and never said anything like that about him,,,even Nana Addo has nothing bad to say about this man,,idiot be truthful for your soul
Kk 7 years ago

My beautiful Elizabeth, please for the sake of the decency of the Ghanaian womanhood continue to write. You have been the essence of beauty and intelligence for our country. Please stay on a little longer!

My beautiful Elizabeth, please for the sake of the decency of the Ghanaian womanhood continue to write. You have been the essence of beauty and intelligence for our country. Please stay on a little longer!
Ghana for you 7 years ago

oh madam I have been asking of you , are you around you need attention from the president that is why you published this

oh madam I have been asking of you , are you around you need attention from the president that is why you published this
DL 7 years ago

She writes and publishes almost every now and then and here you're saying that she wrote this coz she wants attention. How ignorant you can be !

She writes and publishes almost every now and then and here you're saying that she wrote this coz she wants attention. How ignorant you can be !
Osei Appiah 7 years ago

No Mama! Why are you leaving us this way? A little something here and there does us good. I will miss you if you just go away from your column. I am missing your pieces that were read on BBC but which I don't hear anymore. Pl ...
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No Mama! Why are you leaving us this way? A little something here and there does us good. I will miss you if you just go away from your column. I am missing your pieces that were read on BBC but which I don't hear anymore. Please just a piece occasionally.
SERIOUS GHANAIAN II 7 years ago

Of course, this was very expected. As JDM is no more around as President, Elizabeth Ohene will not have anyone to bash, so it is normal for her to stop her column.

Of course, this was very expected. As JDM is no more around as President, Elizabeth Ohene will not have anyone to bash, so it is normal for her to stop her column.
Boss 7 years ago

Wow, I have enjoyed your writings. I am in Canada but always look out for it be it on Ghanaweb, Daily Graphic online or on BBC Africa. hope this is not the last. If it is, know I am one of your admirers and hope to one day pi ...
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Wow, I have enjoyed your writings. I am in Canada but always look out for it be it on Ghanaweb, Daily Graphic online or on BBC Africa. hope this is not the last. If it is, know I am one of your admirers and hope to one day pick up the pen or computer and start writing like u.
K. Sarpong, Suffolk County, New York. 7 years ago

I have always admired Elizabeth Ohene for her wisdom, tenacity, truthfulness, open mindedness and fairness.She was my favorite journalist when I was a student at Legon between 1979-82. I have followed her career with the BBC ...
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I have always admired Elizabeth Ohene for her wisdom, tenacity, truthfulness, open mindedness and fairness.She was my favorite journalist when I was a student at Legon between 1979-82. I have followed her career with the BBC and later as a Minister in Kuffour's govt. She reminds me fondly of journalists we have here in America, especially those of New York Times. They are courageous, fair, dogged in pursuit of news, fearless and passionate in their profession. In Ghana, I fell in love with Daily Graphic as it was called then because of editors like Elizabeth Ohene. May God enrich your life Ma,am. If you happen to come to America for a visit, send me a message and a few of us will honor you for a good job done. Happy Birthday. Next Year God willing we will send you a card via NPP Headquarters in Accra.
Titi 7 years ago

One of the very best......your writings gave us hope way back in the late70s and early 80s. You stuck to your beliefs through difficult times and good times. Thank you

One of the very best......your writings gave us hope way back in the late70s and early 80s. You stuck to your beliefs through difficult times and good times. Thank you
Bula 7 years ago

How were you vetted during Kufiur regime? We were in this counbtry, we saw and listened. Quit playing holier than thou.

How were you vetted during Kufiur regime? We were in this counbtry, we saw and listened. Quit playing holier than thou.
Desiree'' 7 years ago

Tell your party chairman at the vetting committee to be modem and stop the autocracy and bullish at the vetting stage

Tell your party chairman at the vetting committee to be modem and stop the autocracy and bullish at the vetting stage
Desiree'' 7 years ago

I remember I posed a for photograph with Elizarberth Ohene at Johannesburg,Yeoville at front of OK store;at 1995 I believe ,she was pretty nice but somehow I was shocked to see her involved with partisan politics

I remember I posed a for photograph with Elizarberth Ohene at Johannesburg,Yeoville at front of OK store;at 1995 I believe ,she was pretty nice but somehow I was shocked to see her involved with partisan politics
Klinker 7 years ago

If Kufuor's girlfriend is seeking attention from Nana Addo who cares? Kufuor used the Ghanaian tax payer's money to build a mansion for this woman at Abutia. They think nobody knows. When she was then minister of education re ...
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If Kufuor's girlfriend is seeking attention from Nana Addo who cares? Kufuor used the Ghanaian tax payer's money to build a mansion for this woman at Abutia. They think nobody knows. When she was then minister of education responsible for terciary education what change did she bring to the sector? When NDC won the election she ran away back to London thinking someone would chase her. When no one did she became ashamed of herself. Now that npp has won the election she has come back to make noise. Idiot of no equal match.
Derrick 7 years ago

Open your narrow mind before you open your big mouth. Check your facts. Ghana is just too small to hide anything!

Open your narrow mind before you open your big mouth. Check your facts. Ghana is just too small to hide anything!
Asare 7 years ago

Stop reading articles from this old prostitute. She is crazy and the only attention she needs is psychiatric held.

Stop reading articles from this old prostitute. She is crazy and the only attention she needs is psychiatric held.
Mensah, Tema 7 years ago

Why are u running away in this era of plagiarism? U old prostitute n hypocrite. U have finished with the Mahama agenda, abi? Stupid old woman

Why are u running away in this era of plagiarism? U old prostitute n hypocrite. U have finished with the Mahama agenda, abi? Stupid old woman
Derrick 7 years ago

Careless utterances come from tainted minds and troubled lives.

Careless utterances come from tainted minds and troubled lives.
The Don 7 years ago

Happy belated birthday dear Liz. I'm going to miss your intelligent write ups. But I know you will be back sometime. As Pay Last said, May your road be rough.

Happy belated birthday dear Liz. I'm going to miss your intelligent write ups. But I know you will be back sometime. As Pay Last said, May your road be rough.
Ben 7 years ago

Just asking.

Just asking.
Obournana 7 years ago

Kuffour's girlfriend since 1969. Akuffo Addo's girl Ursula 's turn to enjoy.

Kuffour's girlfriend since 1969. Akuffo Addo's girl Ursula 's turn to enjoy.
Yussif 7 years ago

She deserve to be a member of the council of state,her rich knowledge is much needed there,she may not be a lawyer or an economist but a broad institutional memories both home and abroad ll guide and make her a very successfu ...
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She deserve to be a member of the council of state,her rich knowledge is much needed there,she may not be a lawyer or an economist but a broad institutional memories both home and abroad ll guide and make her a very successful council member.Madam Elizabeth Ohene can never stop writing I can assure her,that profession is contagious and the only thing that can stop her is death which I pray must stay far from her,she ll be missed all the same.The Ndc can say whatever they like but that woman does not need appointment to be heard,I ve just reminder the powers that be where she can be useful and I know many people agree with me.
Calvary 7 years ago

Why is it that almost everybody who writes or says something in ghanaweb is insulted if the person doesn't belong to our political party. Let's be matured enough to make reading articles from ghanaweb very attractive. Sometim ...
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Why is it that almost everybody who writes or says something in ghanaweb is insulted if the person doesn't belong to our political party. Let's be matured enough to make reading articles from ghanaweb very attractive. Sometimes I feel like not reading comments at all, but I believe that with time, lessons will be gleaned. Thanks.
Francis Boakye 7 years ago

Every time I read your articles, I have goose bumps. You bring clarity to issues that confound the average person. I have for years been a reader of your articles and you break down issues like no other. Please keep writing. ...
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Every time I read your articles, I have goose bumps. You bring clarity to issues that confound the average person. I have for years been a reader of your articles and you break down issues like no other. Please keep writing. We yearn for more
Francis Boakye 7 years ago

Please have some CLASS !!!! This woman could be your mother!!!!

Please have some CLASS !!!! This woman could be your mother!!!!
Adwoa 7 years ago

Yes, the vetting is both to check the capacity of the nominee to effectively serve as minister of state and evaluate potential conflicts of interest, or previous acts of the nominee that may potentially disqualify him/her.

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Yes, the vetting is both to check the capacity of the nominee to effectively serve as minister of state and evaluate potential conflicts of interest, or previous acts of the nominee that may potentially disqualify him/her.

It lies within the bossom of the MP to provide consent. So let them do thier jobs.
Keli 7 years ago

Please don't stop yet!. I have been learning from your diction and style and I know you still have so much up your sleeve to teach us. Tjank you.

Please don't stop yet!. I have been learning from your diction and style and I know you still have so much up your sleeve to teach us. Tjank you.
Asiwome 7 years ago

I heard about you a long time ago from a fellow Mawulian classmate. He said you aced the oral English exams and received grade A in English. May you live to be 111.

I heard about you a long time ago from a fellow Mawulian classmate. He said you aced the oral English exams and received grade A in English. May you live to be 111.
Tetteh-Barnor 7 years ago

Please mum dont quit.You are among the best writers of your generation.Thanks for all your previous writings.Waiting for more...

Please mum dont quit.You are among the best writers of your generation.Thanks for all your previous writings.Waiting for more...
Nana Kwame Atuapem. 7 years ago

The age of Methuselah had nothing to do with the wisdom of King Solomon. Do you remember Ni Lantey Who might not be more than 60 years insulted Nana Addo.

The age of Methuselah had nothing to do with the wisdom of King Solomon. Do you remember Ni Lantey Who might not be more than 60 years insulted Nana Addo.
Nana Kwame Atuapem. 7 years ago

Asare, my heart griefs for your insulting behaviour, calling Aunty Lizie a prostitute. I know you rightly understand the adjective used. In any case say a big hello to your biological mother. You may come again.

Asare, my heart griefs for your insulting behaviour, calling Aunty Lizie a prostitute. I know you rightly understand the adjective used. In any case say a big hello to your biological mother. You may come again.
Dzidedi Asamoa 7 years ago

Dada Eli, as my Dad would refer to you, I just read your article and as if my opinion matters, I wish you would just keep writing. ..I love to read your
articles and always look forward to it. I may just skim everything els ...
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Dada Eli, as my Dad would refer to you, I just read your article and as if my opinion matters, I wish you would just keep writing. ..I love to read your
articles and always look forward to it. I may just skim everything else but read your article fully because I just must read. Keep writing for as long as you are around please

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