''the request for a separate region for Gonjas is not only a right but is simply common sense. The Northern Region is presently the largest in the country and its size hampers development due to the vastness of the area. For ... read full comment
''the request for a separate region for Gonjas is not only a right but is simply common sense. The Northern Region is presently the largest in the country and its size hampers development due to the vastness of the area. For example the distance between Bole (a district capital) and Tamale (the regional capital) is 140 miles. Therefore, common sense requires that the region needs to be divided for administrative and developmental purposes just as other regions''.Regions are not created for a Trib but tribs ready and wiilling to live together , all the other tribes say they will either be in the Northern region or the upper West.Lets do our home work well and a plan for this promised region after all how big is California but thers are red indians there.
Kweku Boateng Jnr 11 years ago
The great people of Gonjaland are peaceful, kind and hard working and honest. Leave Bruce alone. Let us as a peaople concentrate on fighting poverty, ignorance and disease.
Mole game park alone can transform the whole of nor ... read full comment
The great people of Gonjaland are peaceful, kind and hard working and honest. Leave Bruce alone. Let us as a peaople concentrate on fighting poverty, ignorance and disease.
Mole game park alone can transform the whole of northern region if managed well. Let us look at how South Africa is managing its parks etc.
Gonjas are not mafia. President Mahama is an honest, hard working person, a progressive and not tribal. God bless Ghana.
huzey 11 years ago
There is no calfornia in Ghana,please give examples that are relatable to Ghanaians,everything the writers say about northern region is true,i am a Dagbana and i know some of my tribe mates dont want the region to be devided ... read full comment
There is no calfornia in Ghana,please give examples that are relatable to Ghanaians,everything the writers say about northern region is true,i am a Dagbana and i know some of my tribe mates dont want the region to be devided which i never really understood their reasons,northern region touches the east and the west boundaries of Ghana,if devided into two we are going to have both dagbamba and gonjas in the west and the east,that seem to be the biggest problem for many people on this issue,for me it is not,there are fantes in western region and in central region,tuobodom is in the Brong Ahafo region but i was told they consider themselves as ashantis.Upper region was devided so why cant northern region.We should have asked for this when Rawlings could do things on his own without asking the stupid parliament to delibrate on it,we have seen Wa and the whole region developed,please lets push for this even if people would consider that as an agenda for "Gonja Mafia"
kankranfu 11 years ago
Is it not painful that outside he the prez,till date, no Gonja has been given any political portfolio? Yet we are being insulted here and there. Even though a bad practice, sometimes I can understand Kufour and his asante fol ... read full comment
Is it not painful that outside he the prez,till date, no Gonja has been given any political portfolio? Yet we are being insulted here and there. Even though a bad practice, sometimes I can understand Kufour and his asante folk. You do it,they'll insult you, you don't do it, you'll still be insulted,so why not just go ahead and do it? Even under the late professor who was asomdwehene, didn't we see as many fantes in his Government as possible? Let's be objective a bit. May be Jm put many northerners in his Government not Gonjas.Kufour put not only 99% of southerners but out of this 99%, at least 70% were asantes.
Kojo T 11 years ago
Some of us have said it again and again NPP is a tribalist Party, as such the see , smell, drink , smoke and breathe tribalism in EVERYTHING
Some of us have said it again and again NPP is a tribalist Party, as such the see , smell, drink , smoke and breathe tribalism in EVERYTHING
ALUTA CONTINUA 11 years ago
Poor Ghanaians - the reign of the Ntafuors has began. Why need vetting at all; it is waste of resources. Just pass them all - afterall this is the time of the Peppefuors. If we go by development of the North, obviously these ... read full comment
Poor Ghanaians - the reign of the Ntafuors has began. Why need vetting at all; it is waste of resources. Just pass them all - afterall this is the time of the Peppefuors. If we go by development of the North, obviously these Ntafuors cannot develop their own areas, what makes you think they will succeed to develop our beloved nation. We have no choice than wait for this Boko Haram transition of Ghana's political history to pass over. Certainly, we should not expect any development. No, not in this Mahama Administration
jj rawlings 11 years ago
sharia law will now be in Ghana and the country run by the Taliban.Good for the ndc supporters.
sharia law will now be in Ghana and the country run by the Taliban.Good for the ndc supporters.
Paul Amuna 11 years ago
I hope the ignorant idiots going about writing nonsense about the Mahama administration will read this article and take note. Sometimes freedom of speech and expression is used as a platform to insult and castigate whole peop ... read full comment
I hope the ignorant idiots going about writing nonsense about the Mahama administration will read this article and take note. Sometimes freedom of speech and expression is used as a platform to insult and castigate whole peoples and regions and that is grossly unfair and UNJUSTIFIED. Bravo for responding so robustly.
becky 11 years ago
thanks so much for this write up. that bigot who wrote the said nasty article thinks he will just say what ever he likes and get away with it. he got very timely and good response and lets hope he has been educated as well. g ... read full comment
thanks so much for this write up. that bigot who wrote the said nasty article thinks he will just say what ever he likes and get away with it. he got very timely and good response and lets hope he has been educated as well. gonjas are peace loving people and we will take exception to any insults.
C.Y. ANDY-K 11 years ago
Indeed, excellent and good measured response.
Whatever people think, I've already indicated my readiness to join the invisible Gonja Mafia on the basis of my filial relationship with the Gonjas, as I don't like the member ... read full comment
Indeed, excellent and good measured response.
Whatever people think, I've already indicated my readiness to join the invisible Gonja Mafia on the basis of my filial relationship with the Gonjas, as I don't like the membership of the Anlo Mafia alleged to be working with them. In fact, we even want to imprison two of the named members for contempt of court! That way, we can eliminate the rival Anlo Mafia, Mafia style, and rule supreme, no challengers! Phew!
Warnming:
This is a serious Mafia plot and must not be treated with disdain.:-) Just in case a member of the Brotherhood of Nitwits read this and misunderstood my intentions.
Andy-K
GONJAMAN 11 years ago
Gonjas deserve better, how many Gonjas have seen at the Castle lobbying for positions. We are content with the president being there, his good work would be a testimony for other Gonjas within the party.
We would give him ... read full comment
Gonjas deserve better, how many Gonjas have seen at the Castle lobbying for positions. We are content with the president being there, his good work would be a testimony for other Gonjas within the party.
We would give him all the necessary support to succeed and no one should underrate our resolve.
The regional issue was rightly stated in the rejoinder which was perfectly written.
Excellent write up.
Mamabimartey 11 years ago
Well others may have fielded many southerners, but still, we need a kind of balance, from both north and south.The constitution demands that.
Well others may have fielded many southerners, but still, we need a kind of balance, from both north and south.The constitution demands that.
Kojo T 11 years ago
I am not sure about an Anlo mafia . There are cliques who seek control. Mafia as he pointed out are crminal gangs. You will remember the infamous El Capone
I am not sure about an Anlo mafia . There are cliques who seek control. Mafia as he pointed out are crminal gangs. You will remember the infamous El Capone
THE FIRST GAY VP AMISSAH-ARTHUR 11 years ago
when they call Akuffo Addo people from Eastern region as AKYEM MAFIAS where were you?Like it or not GONJA MAFIA has come to stay, amen & amen.
when they call Akuffo Addo people from Eastern region as AKYEM MAFIAS where were you?Like it or not GONJA MAFIA has come to stay, amen & amen.
Akadu Mensema 11 years ago
You should be writing about schools under trees in Gonjaland! You should be writing about the marginalization older women - witches - in Gonjaland!
You should be writing about schools under trees in Gonjaland! You should be writing about the marginalization older women - witches - in Gonjaland!
GONJAMAN 11 years ago
Akadu Mensema, no one is saying there are problems up North, but understand that this a reaction to an article written to denigrate the Good name of The President and the tribe he belongs to.
Akadu Mensema, no one is saying there are problems up North, but understand that this a reaction to an article written to denigrate the Good name of The President and the tribe he belongs to.
huzey 11 years ago
if u choose to see the cup as half empty then so be it,we the "pepefuo" are positive orientaed so we choose to see it as half full.
if u choose to see the cup as half empty then so be it,we the "pepefuo" are positive orientaed so we choose to see it as half full.
scarecrow 11 years ago
schools under trees was there already when kufour was the president,Akadu the Denkyira most ugly woman must understand that.
schools under trees was there already when kufour was the president,Akadu the Denkyira most ugly woman must understand that.
Akadu Mensema 11 years ago
Since K4 so they should exist foreever and ever! Just listen to yourself and see yourself as a scarecrow!
Since K4 so they should exist foreever and ever! Just listen to yourself and see yourself as a scarecrow!
HAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA 11 years ago
TRIBAL BIGOT!!!
TRIBAL BIGOT!!!
Albert Nuhu, PhD. 11 years ago
I have not yet seen a Gonjaland appointee so far. May be the author of that article is as ignorant as his article. So, Gonjalanders, match to the Castle and demand your share of Mineterial Appointments.
I have not yet seen a Gonjaland appointee so far. May be the author of that article is as ignorant as his article. So, Gonjalanders, match to the Castle and demand your share of Mineterial Appointments.
ujah. 11 years ago
The people you are trying to discreminate are your brothers, they are GUANS only you don't know their history.Now if you think of them as northerners we would not mind because they are now our brothers,but not mafias .They ... read full comment
The people you are trying to discreminate are your brothers, they are GUANS only you don't know their history.Now if you think of them as northerners we would not mind because they are now our brothers,but not mafias .They are honest and willing to share anything including power. The are men that is why we named them Guan-jahs.( Gonja).
Adu 11 years ago
You these Ujah people are war mongers. Everyone knows you
You these Ujah people are war mongers. Everyone knows you
Adu 11 years ago
Nuhu, is it not enough that Mahama is president? Let us not become childish and allow the destructive elements to win the day. Dont feed their agenda by asking Gonjas to demand ministerial appointments.
Just let them shout u ... read full comment
Nuhu, is it not enough that Mahama is president? Let us not become childish and allow the destructive elements to win the day. Dont feed their agenda by asking Gonjas to demand ministerial appointments.
Just let them shout until they die out
JOMO 11 years ago
I WILL LOOK FOR THIS LUNATIC & IDIOT CALLED BRUCE & ASSASSINATED HIM. PEOPLE THIS BRUCE GUY DOESN'T DESERVE TO LIVE. HE MUST WATCH OUT.
I WILL LOOK FOR THIS LUNATIC & IDIOT CALLED BRUCE & ASSASSINATED HIM. PEOPLE THIS BRUCE GUY DOESN'T DESERVE TO LIVE. HE MUST WATCH OUT.
scarecrow 11 years ago
don't bring your dirty mouth on the president as you did to President Mills, if you did we shall standup to defend the president at all cost because he is doing his best and wait until the 100 days of his administration in of ... read full comment
don't bring your dirty mouth on the president as you did to President Mills, if you did we shall standup to defend the president at all cost because he is doing his best and wait until the 100 days of his administration in office is over to assess him but not now as he hasen't even settled down yet because if you did that God will not even forgive those of you who is making it difficult for the president to govern ,is not fair NPP must be told to behave!
Yaw Kojo 11 years ago
Let us stop hiding behind tribalism to fight for power. Atta Mills only listened to his tribesmen and see where he has landed. Let us encourage President Mahama to make appointments based on merit. I can see people who criti ... read full comment
Let us stop hiding behind tribalism to fight for power. Atta Mills only listened to his tribesmen and see where he has landed. Let us encourage President Mahama to make appointments based on merit. I can see people who criticised and insulted Rawlings when he is taking Mills to task doing the same thing to Mahama and we are all remaining silent.
David Atugiya 11 years ago
Thank you Gonjaland Association of UK and Ireland. That was a measured written rebuttal. Hope the ignorant Ekwo will takes lessons from this.
Thank you Gonjaland Association of UK and Ireland. That was a measured written rebuttal. Hope the ignorant Ekwo will takes lessons from this.
Paul Amuna 11 years ago
Please check my track record on Ghanaweb and you will find that I have always condemned tribalistic comments and castigations irrespective of who it was coming from. I have been here for a long time if you wish to know.
Please check my track record on Ghanaweb and you will find that I have always condemned tribalistic comments and castigations irrespective of who it was coming from. I have been here for a long time if you wish to know.
Obiri Yeboah London. 11 years ago
MAHAMA IS TAKING HIS MINISTERS FROM THE NORTH.THIS MAN CANNOT RULE GHANA IF HE CONTINUE TO DO THAT.MAHAMA IS A WOMANIZER,LIAR,CORRUPT,THIEF AND RACIST TO BE HONEST,THIS GREEDY MAHAMA WILL DESTROY GHANA TO ZERO.MARK MY WORD,M ... read full comment
MAHAMA IS TAKING HIS MINISTERS FROM THE NORTH.THIS MAN CANNOT RULE GHANA IF HE CONTINUE TO DO THAT.MAHAMA IS A WOMANIZER,LIAR,CORRUPT,THIEF AND RACIST TO BE HONEST,THIS GREEDY MAHAMA WILL DESTROY GHANA TO ZERO.MARK MY WORD,MAHAMA IS NOT FIT TO LEAD GHANA. THE JOB IS TOO MUCH FOR THIS IDIOT.
NANA YAW NORGAH 11 years ago
YOU ARE NEVER AT A HIDEOUT OK?
YOU ARE VERY SMALL TO BE FISH OUT.
NEVER START A FIGHT YOU CANOT END.
TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT.
INSULT THE PRESIDENT AGAIN AND YOU WILL SEE FIRE!
YOU ARE NEVER AT A HIDEOUT OK?
YOU ARE VERY SMALL TO BE FISH OUT.
NEVER START A FIGHT YOU CANOT END.
TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT.
INSULT THE PRESIDENT AGAIN AND YOU WILL SEE FIRE!
Paul Y. Abudulai 11 years ago
The write up is timely and appropriate. I want to say that people like the said Mensah who wrote such a unfortunate Gonja mafia has nothing to foster the peace and development process of our dear nation but is ready in fuelin ... read full comment
The write up is timely and appropriate. I want to say that people like the said Mensah who wrote such a unfortunate Gonja mafia has nothing to foster the peace and development process of our dear nation but is ready in fueling division and such should be condemned out right.
''the request for a separate region for Gonjas is not only a right but is simply common sense. The Northern Region is presently the largest in the country and its size hampers development due to the vastness of the area. For ...
read full comment
The great people of Gonjaland are peaceful, kind and hard working and honest. Leave Bruce alone. Let us as a peaople concentrate on fighting poverty, ignorance and disease.
Mole game park alone can transform the whole of nor ...
read full comment
There is no calfornia in Ghana,please give examples that are relatable to Ghanaians,everything the writers say about northern region is true,i am a Dagbana and i know some of my tribe mates dont want the region to be devided ...
read full comment
Is it not painful that outside he the prez,till date, no Gonja has been given any political portfolio? Yet we are being insulted here and there. Even though a bad practice, sometimes I can understand Kufour and his asante fol ...
read full comment
Some of us have said it again and again NPP is a tribalist Party, as such the see , smell, drink , smoke and breathe tribalism in EVERYTHING
Poor Ghanaians - the reign of the Ntafuors has began. Why need vetting at all; it is waste of resources. Just pass them all - afterall this is the time of the Peppefuors. If we go by development of the North, obviously these ...
read full comment
sharia law will now be in Ghana and the country run by the Taliban.Good for the ndc supporters.
I hope the ignorant idiots going about writing nonsense about the Mahama administration will read this article and take note. Sometimes freedom of speech and expression is used as a platform to insult and castigate whole peop ...
read full comment
thanks so much for this write up. that bigot who wrote the said nasty article thinks he will just say what ever he likes and get away with it. he got very timely and good response and lets hope he has been educated as well. g ...
read full comment
Indeed, excellent and good measured response.
Whatever people think, I've already indicated my readiness to join the invisible Gonja Mafia on the basis of my filial relationship with the Gonjas, as I don't like the member ...
read full comment
Gonjas deserve better, how many Gonjas have seen at the Castle lobbying for positions. We are content with the president being there, his good work would be a testimony for other Gonjas within the party.
We would give him ...
read full comment
Well others may have fielded many southerners, but still, we need a kind of balance, from both north and south.The constitution demands that.
I am not sure about an Anlo mafia . There are cliques who seek control. Mafia as he pointed out are crminal gangs. You will remember the infamous El Capone
when they call Akuffo Addo people from Eastern region as AKYEM MAFIAS where were you?Like it or not GONJA MAFIA has come to stay, amen & amen.
You should be writing about schools under trees in Gonjaland! You should be writing about the marginalization older women - witches - in Gonjaland!
Akadu Mensema, no one is saying there are problems up North, but understand that this a reaction to an article written to denigrate the Good name of The President and the tribe he belongs to.
if u choose to see the cup as half empty then so be it,we the "pepefuo" are positive orientaed so we choose to see it as half full.
schools under trees was there already when kufour was the president,Akadu the Denkyira most ugly woman must understand that.
Since K4 so they should exist foreever and ever! Just listen to yourself and see yourself as a scarecrow!
TRIBAL BIGOT!!!
I have not yet seen a Gonjaland appointee so far. May be the author of that article is as ignorant as his article. So, Gonjalanders, match to the Castle and demand your share of Mineterial Appointments.
The people you are trying to discreminate are your brothers, they are GUANS only you don't know their history.Now if you think of them as northerners we would not mind because they are now our brothers,but not mafias .They ...
read full comment
You these Ujah people are war mongers. Everyone knows you
Nuhu, is it not enough that Mahama is president? Let us not become childish and allow the destructive elements to win the day. Dont feed their agenda by asking Gonjas to demand ministerial appointments.
Just let them shout u ...
read full comment
I WILL LOOK FOR THIS LUNATIC & IDIOT CALLED BRUCE & ASSASSINATED HIM. PEOPLE THIS BRUCE GUY DOESN'T DESERVE TO LIVE. HE MUST WATCH OUT.
don't bring your dirty mouth on the president as you did to President Mills, if you did we shall standup to defend the president at all cost because he is doing his best and wait until the 100 days of his administration in of ...
read full comment
Let us stop hiding behind tribalism to fight for power. Atta Mills only listened to his tribesmen and see where he has landed. Let us encourage President Mahama to make appointments based on merit. I can see people who criti ...
read full comment
Thank you Gonjaland Association of UK and Ireland. That was a measured written rebuttal. Hope the ignorant Ekwo will takes lessons from this.
Please check my track record on Ghanaweb and you will find that I have always condemned tribalistic comments and castigations irrespective of who it was coming from. I have been here for a long time if you wish to know.
MAHAMA IS TAKING HIS MINISTERS FROM THE NORTH.THIS MAN CANNOT RULE GHANA IF HE CONTINUE TO DO THAT.MAHAMA IS A WOMANIZER,LIAR,CORRUPT,THIEF AND RACIST TO BE HONEST,THIS GREEDY MAHAMA WILL DESTROY GHANA TO ZERO.MARK MY WORD,M ...
read full comment
YOU ARE NEVER AT A HIDEOUT OK?
YOU ARE VERY SMALL TO BE FISH OUT.
NEVER START A FIGHT YOU CANOT END.
TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT.
INSULT THE PRESIDENT AGAIN AND YOU WILL SEE FIRE!
The write up is timely and appropriate. I want to say that people like the said Mensah who wrote such a unfortunate Gonja mafia has nothing to foster the peace and development process of our dear nation but is ready in fuelin ...
read full comment