My candid view is that any region of Ghana that produces a Presidential candidate who can defend Ghana First by exhibiting probity, accountability and transparency in governance ought to be the best President for Ghana....... ... read full comment
My candid view is that any region of Ghana that produces a Presidential candidate who can defend Ghana First by exhibiting probity, accountability and transparency in governance ought to be the best President for Ghana.......WHERE DID ATTA MILLS EMERGE FROM TO DESTROY THE IDEALS OF THE NDC BY PLAYING A WOLF IN SHEEP'S SKIN which led to such CREATING LOOTING AND SHARING OF THE NATIONAL WEALTH UNDER HIS PROTECTION WHILST ATTACKING JJ AND SACKING MARTIN AMIDU ALL FOR FIGHTING CORRUPTION IN THE NDC?.....
OYOKOBA 13 years ago
Gee I remember that question very well back in 1981: "The politics of Africa is the politics of ethnic arithmetic". Discuss. I did that question but if you were to ask me now I have forgotten what I wrote down. I will love t ... read full comment
Gee I remember that question very well back in 1981: "The politics of Africa is the politics of ethnic arithmetic". Discuss. I did that question but if you were to ask me now I have forgotten what I wrote down. I will love to get my papar back and see what I wrote down. Those were the days.
Now to be more serious, I did not get the link between the title and the content of the article. Martin Amidu's name did not even show up in the body of the essay and kind of looks like it was written before the 2012 elections and it is only now being posted with only a change in title. Martin Amidu is quoted without any attempt to put his words in quotation marks and properly cited. Putting Mr. Drah's question in the title will have achieved harmony and done justice to the content. Conclusion, the article was school assignment looking to cash in on the popularity of Martin Amidu.
Sorry to pee on your parade but at any rate it is a good essay.
Wiafe 13 years ago
This tribal/ethnic identities are all based on false psychological kinships. Asantes exploit Asantes. Ewes exploit Ewes, Gas explot Gas, Fantes exploit Fantes...and so on.
So wht is it that when it comes to national macro ... read full comment
This tribal/ethnic identities are all based on false psychological kinships. Asantes exploit Asantes. Ewes exploit Ewes, Gas explot Gas, Fantes exploit Fantes...and so on.
So wht is it that when it comes to national macro level issues--these same exploiters turn around and sudenly claim kinship/ethncity affinity based on tribal identities? there is something rotten about it?
The game is divide and conquer. the european colonialists used it and we are perpetuating it.
MUGU YARO 13 years ago
Mr Wiafe, unfortunately, we do not live in a perfect world. Think about this: Cuba offers 250 positions (scholarships) to Ghanaian student in their medical schools. In the selection of the candidates, only SIX (6) were select ... read full comment
Mr Wiafe, unfortunately, we do not live in a perfect world. Think about this: Cuba offers 250 positions (scholarships) to Ghanaian student in their medical schools. In the selection of the candidates, only SIX (6) were selected from ASHANTI, the region with the largest population. The question is, WWY?
PHILTY McNASTY 13 years ago
That is northern affirmative action for you.
That is northern affirmative action for you.
Mansa Musa 13 years ago
Is this author trying to answer Mr. Drah's second year political science question here. The point of his article in relation to Mr. Martin Hamidu is not clear.
Is this author trying to answer Mr. Drah's second year political science question here. The point of his article in relation to Mr. Martin Hamidu is not clear.
PASQUIN 13 years ago
I am not sure if I missed some parts or not while reading this piece. Reading down to the end, I realized it was Hon Martn Amidu speaking, but I have not seen any part of this article where credit is given to Hon Martin Amidu ... read full comment
I am not sure if I missed some parts or not while reading this piece. Reading down to the end, I realized it was Hon Martn Amidu speaking, but I have not seen any part of this article where credit is given to Hon Martin Amidu apart from the title.
PASQUIN 13 years ago
I am not sure if I missed some parts or not while reading this piece. Reading down to the end, I realized it was Hon Martn Amidu speaking, but I have not seen any part of this article where credit is given to Hon Martin Amidu ... read full comment
I am not sure if I missed some parts or not while reading this piece. Reading down to the end, I realized it was Hon Martn Amidu speaking, but I have not seen any part of this article where credit is given to Hon Martin Amidu apart from the title.
PASQUIN 13 years ago
I am not sure if I missed some parts or not while reading this piece. Reading down to the end, I realized it was Hon Martn Amidu speaking, but I have not seen any part of this article where credit is given to Hon Martin Amidu ... read full comment
I am not sure if I missed some parts or not while reading this piece. Reading down to the end, I realized it was Hon Martn Amidu speaking, but I have not seen any part of this article where credit is given to Hon Martin Amidu apart from the title.
PASQUIN 13 years ago
I am not sure if I missed some parts or not while reading this piece. Reading down to the end, I realized it was Hon Martn Amidu speaking, but I have not seen any part of this article where credit is given to Hon Martin Amidu ... read full comment
I am not sure if I missed some parts or not while reading this piece. Reading down to the end, I realized it was Hon Martn Amidu speaking, but I have not seen any part of this article where credit is given to Hon Martin Amidu apart from the title.
PASQUIN 13 years ago
I am not sure if I missed some parts or not while reading this piece. Reading down to the end, I realized it was Hon Martn Amidu speaking, but I have not seen any part of this article where credit is given to Hon Martin Amidu ... read full comment
I am not sure if I missed some parts or not while reading this piece. Reading down to the end, I realized it was Hon Martn Amidu speaking, but I have not seen any part of this article where credit is given to Hon Martin Amidu apart from the title.
PASQUIN 13 years ago
I am not sure if I missed some parts or not while reading this piece. Reading down to the end, I realized it was Hon Martn Amidu speaking, but I have not seen any part of this article where credit is given to Hon Martin Amidu ... read full comment
I am not sure if I missed some parts or not while reading this piece. Reading down to the end, I realized it was Hon Martn Amidu speaking, but I have not seen any part of this article where credit is given to Hon Martin Amidu apart from the title.
PASQUIN 13 years ago
I am not sure if I missed some parts or not while reading this piece. Reading down to the end, I realized it was Hon Martn Amidu speaking, but I have not seen any part of this article where credit is given to Hon Martin Amidu ... read full comment
I am not sure if I missed some parts or not while reading this piece. Reading down to the end, I realized it was Hon Martn Amidu speaking, but I have not seen any part of this article where credit is given to Hon Martin Amidu apart from the title.
Tijani 13 years ago
well, the choice of presidential candidate must be based on who can bring stability and development to the country and should not be based on where the person hail from. However, the NPP party does not based their choice on t ... read full comment
well, the choice of presidential candidate must be based on who can bring stability and development to the country and should not be based on where the person hail from. However, the NPP party does not based their choice on that. Ahantis think the NPP party belongs to them and no other ethnic person can stand for it as the presidential candidate. it is true that we put Ghana first, but some tribes in Ghana for example, Ahantis think there are the only tribe in Ghana with the right to govern Ghana. Any other tribe being the president is a jealous to them, they will try by all means to destabilize the country. During Rawlings administration, there was serial killing of women in the country, and now Mahama is ruling there is fire burning everywhere why?. I believed this is in an attempt by Ashantis and NPP to destabilize the country because Mahama is ruling.
Kofi Sarpong, Peckham, London 13 years ago
Young man, please grow up. Can you answer this question? Are you not guilty of what you appear to be witing agains, when you attempt to blame the people from one region? Which of the other parties has chosen an Asante as thei ... read full comment
Young man, please grow up. Can you answer this question? Are you not guilty of what you appear to be witing agains, when you attempt to blame the people from one region? Which of the other parties has chosen an Asante as their leader? Can we accuse them of thinking that no Asante is fit to lead the country? Think and come again.
Angel 13 years ago
I think you are right! Anytime NDC is ruling, there a wierd kind of happening takes place, as if to confirm the comments of the NPP leaders that they will make Ghana un governable if they do not win power. NPP should better b ... read full comment
I think you are right! Anytime NDC is ruling, there a wierd kind of happening takes place, as if to confirm the comments of the NPP leaders that they will make Ghana un governable if they do not win power. NPP should better backoff with their evil ideas.
SUNDIATA KEITA 13 years ago
Ashantis and Akyems are the problem
Ashantis and Akyems are the problem
Kofi Sarpong, Peckham, London 13 years ago
Yes, they are, because the NDC, in all its posturings, will not allow either an Asante or Akyem to lead them, no matter how good the person is. Remember...those who live in glasshouses should not..... Have a good day.
Yes, they are, because the NDC, in all its posturings, will not allow either an Asante or Akyem to lead them, no matter how good the person is. Remember...those who live in glasshouses should not..... Have a good day.
My candid view is that any region of Ghana that produces a Presidential candidate who can defend Ghana First by exhibiting probity, accountability and transparency in governance ought to be the best President for Ghana....... ...
read full comment
Gee I remember that question very well back in 1981: "The politics of Africa is the politics of ethnic arithmetic". Discuss. I did that question but if you were to ask me now I have forgotten what I wrote down. I will love t ...
read full comment
This tribal/ethnic identities are all based on false psychological kinships. Asantes exploit Asantes. Ewes exploit Ewes, Gas explot Gas, Fantes exploit Fantes...and so on.
So wht is it that when it comes to national macro ...
read full comment
Mr Wiafe, unfortunately, we do not live in a perfect world. Think about this: Cuba offers 250 positions (scholarships) to Ghanaian student in their medical schools. In the selection of the candidates, only SIX (6) were select ...
read full comment
That is northern affirmative action for you.
Is this author trying to answer Mr. Drah's second year political science question here. The point of his article in relation to Mr. Martin Hamidu is not clear.
I am not sure if I missed some parts or not while reading this piece. Reading down to the end, I realized it was Hon Martn Amidu speaking, but I have not seen any part of this article where credit is given to Hon Martin Amidu ...
read full comment
I am not sure if I missed some parts or not while reading this piece. Reading down to the end, I realized it was Hon Martn Amidu speaking, but I have not seen any part of this article where credit is given to Hon Martin Amidu ...
read full comment
I am not sure if I missed some parts or not while reading this piece. Reading down to the end, I realized it was Hon Martn Amidu speaking, but I have not seen any part of this article where credit is given to Hon Martin Amidu ...
read full comment
I am not sure if I missed some parts or not while reading this piece. Reading down to the end, I realized it was Hon Martn Amidu speaking, but I have not seen any part of this article where credit is given to Hon Martin Amidu ...
read full comment
I am not sure if I missed some parts or not while reading this piece. Reading down to the end, I realized it was Hon Martn Amidu speaking, but I have not seen any part of this article where credit is given to Hon Martin Amidu ...
read full comment
I am not sure if I missed some parts or not while reading this piece. Reading down to the end, I realized it was Hon Martn Amidu speaking, but I have not seen any part of this article where credit is given to Hon Martin Amidu ...
read full comment
I am not sure if I missed some parts or not while reading this piece. Reading down to the end, I realized it was Hon Martn Amidu speaking, but I have not seen any part of this article where credit is given to Hon Martin Amidu ...
read full comment
well, the choice of presidential candidate must be based on who can bring stability and development to the country and should not be based on where the person hail from. However, the NPP party does not based their choice on t ...
read full comment
Young man, please grow up. Can you answer this question? Are you not guilty of what you appear to be witing agains, when you attempt to blame the people from one region? Which of the other parties has chosen an Asante as thei ...
read full comment
I think you are right! Anytime NDC is ruling, there a wierd kind of happening takes place, as if to confirm the comments of the NPP leaders that they will make Ghana un governable if they do not win power. NPP should better b ...
read full comment
Ashantis and Akyems are the problem
Yes, they are, because the NDC, in all its posturings, will not allow either an Asante or Akyem to lead them, no matter how good the person is. Remember...those who live in glasshouses should not..... Have a good day.
Good piece, but what is the point.