... Because you did not read it. The title is misleading, yes, but the article is spot on. We have chosen to undermine our presidents if they are not from the party of our affiliation. Kuffour was vilified as much as was poss ... read full comment
... Because you did not read it. The title is misleading, yes, but the article is spot on. We have chosen to undermine our presidents if they are not from the party of our affiliation. Kuffour was vilified as much as was possible. Prof. Mills (may his soul rest in perfect peace) was hounded like a rabbit. Mahama has not even had the opportunity to be prsident yet. Much as we should be critical of our political leaders, including presidents and bring them back in line when they go astray, we need to respect the institution of presidency and give its occupants some support in carrying out their duties. Tearing them apart so they cannot perform in order to make way for "our" president is not patriotic. And when there is crisis whose solution is not easily available then yes, the House of Chiefs can be an institution which can come to the rescue. It is bad enough that some of them use their position to chase young girls but this is a lesser of two evils and luckily not all of them do it and some chiefs are women.
william 10 years ago
Although well intentioned his facts appear misplaced and the recommendation based on a monarchical influence. Already the House of Chiefs operates as a key institution of state.Chieftaincy is not part of a stack of books that ... read full comment
Although well intentioned his facts appear misplaced and the recommendation based on a monarchical influence. Already the House of Chiefs operates as a key institution of state.Chieftaincy is not part of a stack of books that you just pull out and re-position. Just as Ghana cannot have a central monarchy over or below the Presidency! Check our modern history and political organisation.The British system has no place in Ghana or modern Africa for that matter.
C.Y. ANDY-K 10 years ago
Although I'd be the first to vouch for and defend the sterling legacy of the chiefs who partnered the colonialists to turn Ghana into a model colony with a standard of living comparable to southern and Eastern Europe by the 1 ... read full comment
Although I'd be the first to vouch for and defend the sterling legacy of the chiefs who partnered the colonialists to turn Ghana into a model colony with a standard of living comparable to southern and Eastern Europe by the 1950s, as against the decay, blatant corruption and generalised poverty unleashed upon post-indep Ghanaians by successive regimes of the so-called modern and educated elite, I'd be the last to support your thesis. You see, today's chiefs are simply not cut in the mold of the pre-indep. chiefs; just as today's so-called educated elite cannot hold a candle to the likes of, just to mention a few, Kobina Sekyi Addo, Hutton Mills, Casefly Hayford, John Mensah Sarbah, Raphael Armattoe, JB Danquah, Busia, and, above all, Nkrumah. I therefore think you are getting well-deserved insults.
Andy-K
O.K 10 years ago
'Everybody reveres his or her hometown chief just because of the position' That's a statement of fact! Thanks
'Everybody reveres his or her hometown chief just because of the position' That's a statement of fact! Thanks
IBM 10 years ago
As you might be aware, the chiefs, and Muslim and Christian leaders have solved many delicate problems that were difficult for the government which might have taken this country into chaos. Therefore, I think it is a great wa ... read full comment
As you might be aware, the chiefs, and Muslim and Christian leaders have solved many delicate problems that were difficult for the government which might have taken this country into chaos. Therefore, I think it is a great way to go. Africans open your eyes and hearts!
Dajuma 10 years ago
It is not the solution to our governing problems. The Chieftaincy institution will aggravate the problem if care is not taken. What Ghana needs now is a consencious building and high sense of patriotism.
It is not the solution to our governing problems. The Chieftaincy institution will aggravate the problem if care is not taken. What Ghana needs now is a consencious building and high sense of patriotism.
Ewusi 10 years ago
What has a Ghanaian got to do with a child born in far away London.We have enough problems to deal with.Half freedom is still slavery.
What has a Ghanaian got to do with a child born in far away London.We have enough problems to deal with.Half freedom is still slavery.
joe canada 10 years ago
They are worst than our politicians. Gone are the days when our chiefs had our nation at heart not now. Some of them even use their position to chase young girls. Maybe we should go to Britain and tell her majesty that we are ... read full comment
They are worst than our politicians. Gone are the days when our chiefs had our nation at heart not now. Some of them even use their position to chase young girls. Maybe we should go to Britain and tell her majesty that we are sorry for declaring independence so early. We thought we were capable of developing our own country and live peacefully together as one people without tribalism,corruption and injustices. But we were wrong and its all Nkrumah's fault. So we need them to come and lord over us again because we have proved that Blackman is not capable of taking care of themselves .
RINGO 10 years ago
My late mother had the same opinion but my siblings and I had opposite views and we always argued on this same topic-IS THE BLACKMAN CAPABLE OF MANAGINGB HIS OWN AFFAIRS? There is no indication that we can manage our own affa ... read full comment
My late mother had the same opinion but my siblings and I had opposite views and we always argued on this same topic-IS THE BLACKMAN CAPABLE OF MANAGINGB HIS OWN AFFAIRS? There is no indication that we can manage our own affairs 56 years of independence.The situation is the same all over Black Africa.It is getting worse everyday and the evidence is overwhelming-CORRUPTION,GROSS MISMANAGEMENT,TRIBALISM,STEALING OF GOVERNMENT FUNDS etc.etc.Do we a need a thousand years to practice self-government? The writer's references about Australia and Belgium are very interesting in that he failed to realise that Belgians and Australians are WHITES and not BLACKS.It is a fact that what works in the Whiteman's country does not work in Black African countries. Kwame Nkrumah is turning in his grave.
RINGO 10 years ago
TYPO ERROR-MANAGING not MANAGINGB
TYPO ERROR-MANAGING not MANAGINGB
BAAKO 10 years ago
The truth is that African people think their destiny is with the whiteman. Africa is waiting for whitemam to make decision for them, Africa cannot create or do anything for themselves, depends on whiteman for almost everythin ... read full comment
The truth is that African people think their destiny is with the whiteman. Africa is waiting for whitemam to make decision for them, Africa cannot create or do anything for themselves, depends on whiteman for almost everything in life. isn't that shameful?. Never in the history whites like blacks. of course whites always think blacks are inferior to them.
Pontius Pilate 10 years ago
as usual looking or easy way out. what if the britons themselves change their system? i am sure the writer will then jump and proclaim the american system and argue for a reintroduction of the presidential system.
all sys ... read full comment
as usual looking or easy way out. what if the britons themselves change their system? i am sure the writer will then jump and proclaim the american system and argue for a reintroduction of the presidential system.
all systems work be it presidential, monarchical, parliamentary or whatever name you choose to call it solely on the upholding of rule of law. the britons are successful not because they have some queen as head who brokers peace when need be but because everyone including the queen respects and uphold the law of the land.the queen ability to broker peace in itself is part of the legal arrangement which is respected by all. in our case everyone including the president breaks the law with impunity. chiefs are even the worst culprits. they should be left where they are. infact most of them have no place whatsoever in modern day governance. they have lost focus, they are indeed self-centered mischievous and greedy. why even consider elevating such a bunch of selfish people.
i will repeat myself. the solution to our political, economic and social weakness is one thing and one thing only. respecting and upholding the rule of law. if everyone becomes subject to the rule of law, then shall we see real progress.
Agyeman 10 years ago
Any unelected authority (king or governor gen) holding power and with no term limits is an anathema to us Ghanaians. To add to this is that they only hold ceremonial status and cost the taxpayer a truckload of money.We clearl ... read full comment
Any unelected authority (king or governor gen) holding power and with no term limits is an anathema to us Ghanaians. To add to this is that they only hold ceremonial status and cost the taxpayer a truckload of money.We clearly don't need an expensive waving clown to make us feel like a nation.Why not have a collective presidency Swiss style instead of a mickey mouse king?
MenayeAFUAforiwa 10 years ago
Chieftancy? No way. The chiefs sold our birth rights to the British Colonial masters. The conniving of the Okyehene Nana Ofori AttaI and his nephew JB Danquah with the British serves us that these chiefs are not to be trusted ... read full comment
Chieftancy? No way. The chiefs sold our birth rights to the British Colonial masters. The conniving of the Okyehene Nana Ofori AttaI and his nephew JB Danquah with the British serves us that these chiefs are not to be trusted. Look at the authocratic way the present Asantehene has been destooling his paramount chiefs with little provacations, shows that there is no way any meaningful power be given to them agaian.Kwame Nkrumah clipped their wings and that served Ghana very well.
Ablai 10 years ago
This reads well and a sort of good idea given the cases used to elaborate or support the argument. The trouble is which chief in Ghana can play this role given the multi-ethnic nature of our country? More importantly, almost ... read full comment
This reads well and a sort of good idea given the cases used to elaborate or support the argument. The trouble is which chief in Ghana can play this role given the multi-ethnic nature of our country? More importantly, almost every chief in Ghana is aligned, directly or indirectly to a political party, hence such a decision is as dangerous as leaving the political parties to sort that out.
MAMA SHATA 10 years ago
Now that they cant win an election we want the Asantehene to come. U guys can fool urselves
Now that they cant win an election we want the Asantehene to come. U guys can fool urselves
SETH DANSO 10 years ago
our chiefs/kings are too busy selling their lands... "please, DO NOT DISTURB"
our chiefs/kings are too busy selling their lands... "please, DO NOT DISTURB"
Martin Brew 10 years ago
You want your village chiefs to decide who runs your country, regions, districts and municipalities?
You're crazy!
You want your village chiefs to decide who runs your country, regions, districts and municipalities?
You're crazy!
Kass 10 years ago
He may be crazy but you don't UNDERSTAND simple English.
English comprehension was not done during your time.
He may be crazy but you don't UNDERSTAND simple English.
English comprehension was not done during your time.
Osabere kotoko 10 years ago
Who cares?
Who cares?
Yopoo 10 years ago
The chieftaincy idea will only work if there is no ethnicity or tribal in the country.In Australia as you cited there are no tribes , we all speak a common language so the monachical system works fine. Now, in Ghana we have t ... read full comment
The chieftaincy idea will only work if there is no ethnicity or tribal in the country.In Australia as you cited there are no tribes , we all speak a common language so the monachical system works fine. Now, in Ghana we have the Asantehehe, Ga Mantse, Torgbui Adzalaja of the volta etc etc. Now, tell me who is going to call the shot in any governmental dispute.
Yopoo 10 years ago
And don't you forget there is no such thing as King of Ghana.
And don't you forget there is no such thing as King of Ghana.
Mr Adviser 10 years ago
All the ASANTEFO want their chief to be known as King of Ghana but this can be only after Christ's judgement-day.
All the ASANTEFO want their chief to be known as King of Ghana but this can be only after Christ's judgement-day.
Nana Bawuah 10 years ago
Absolute nonesense! The Asantehene is the head of Kumasi state and the custodian of the Golden Stool of Asante and therefore the spiritual head of the Asante nation. Asanteman is not the same as Asante region. It consists of ... read full comment
Absolute nonesense! The Asantehene is the head of Kumasi state and the custodian of the Golden Stool of Asante and therefore the spiritual head of the Asante nation. Asanteman is not the same as Asante region. It consists of states in the Eastern region like Koforidua (New Juaben), states in the Volta region like Worawora, Jasikan etc., almost the entire Bono-Ahafo region (formerly Western Asante) with the few chiefs who illegally broke away (i.e. Dormaa, Takyiman and New Drobo) as well as many other places, even outside of Ghana. Asanteman was already restored in 1935 since then existed Asante council and goldcoast council. It was the Asantehene who asked for those council to be merged. Kwame Nkrumah offered the late Asantehene, Nana Agyeman Prempeh II to become the Supreme Chief of Ghana, but he rightly rejected. Since this would have weakened the position of the Asantehene and not strenghtened.
Gh 10 years ago
Stupid n confused
Stupid n confused
AGBELI KUMORDZI 10 years ago
FOOLISH TALK WHAT A CHILD BORN IN BRITAIN HAVE TO DO WITH US.THE BRITISH
KINGDOM IS NOT OURS.WE HAVE OUR CHIEFS IN GHANA PERIOD.
FOOLISH TALK WHAT A CHILD BORN IN BRITAIN HAVE TO DO WITH US.THE BRITISH
KINGDOM IS NOT OURS.WE HAVE OUR CHIEFS IN GHANA PERIOD.
The Gbogbolulus 10 years ago
Which traditional ruler are you talking about? Oh!!! You want the country to be manned by people like the Ashantehene take our gold and sell out then if any of his chiefs try to sell some locally he distool him. The only one ... read full comment
Which traditional ruler are you talking about? Oh!!! You want the country to be manned by people like the Ashantehene take our gold and sell out then if any of his chiefs try to sell some locally he distool him. The only one who can rule Ghana well is my brother Togbe Gbogbolulu.
There is nothing valuable in this article.
... Because you did not read it. The title is misleading, yes, but the article is spot on. We have chosen to undermine our presidents if they are not from the party of our affiliation. Kuffour was vilified as much as was poss ...
read full comment
Although well intentioned his facts appear misplaced and the recommendation based on a monarchical influence. Already the House of Chiefs operates as a key institution of state.Chieftaincy is not part of a stack of books that ...
read full comment
Although I'd be the first to vouch for and defend the sterling legacy of the chiefs who partnered the colonialists to turn Ghana into a model colony with a standard of living comparable to southern and Eastern Europe by the 1 ...
read full comment
'Everybody reveres his or her hometown chief just because of the position' That's a statement of fact! Thanks
As you might be aware, the chiefs, and Muslim and Christian leaders have solved many delicate problems that were difficult for the government which might have taken this country into chaos. Therefore, I think it is a great wa ...
read full comment
It is not the solution to our governing problems. The Chieftaincy institution will aggravate the problem if care is not taken. What Ghana needs now is a consencious building and high sense of patriotism.
What has a Ghanaian got to do with a child born in far away London.We have enough problems to deal with.Half freedom is still slavery.
They are worst than our politicians. Gone are the days when our chiefs had our nation at heart not now. Some of them even use their position to chase young girls. Maybe we should go to Britain and tell her majesty that we are ...
read full comment
My late mother had the same opinion but my siblings and I had opposite views and we always argued on this same topic-IS THE BLACKMAN CAPABLE OF MANAGINGB HIS OWN AFFAIRS? There is no indication that we can manage our own affa ...
read full comment
TYPO ERROR-MANAGING not MANAGINGB
The truth is that African people think their destiny is with the whiteman. Africa is waiting for whitemam to make decision for them, Africa cannot create or do anything for themselves, depends on whiteman for almost everythin ...
read full comment
as usual looking or easy way out. what if the britons themselves change their system? i am sure the writer will then jump and proclaim the american system and argue for a reintroduction of the presidential system.
all sys ...
read full comment
Any unelected authority (king or governor gen) holding power and with no term limits is an anathema to us Ghanaians. To add to this is that they only hold ceremonial status and cost the taxpayer a truckload of money.We clearl ...
read full comment
Chieftancy? No way. The chiefs sold our birth rights to the British Colonial masters. The conniving of the Okyehene Nana Ofori AttaI and his nephew JB Danquah with the British serves us that these chiefs are not to be trusted ...
read full comment
This reads well and a sort of good idea given the cases used to elaborate or support the argument. The trouble is which chief in Ghana can play this role given the multi-ethnic nature of our country? More importantly, almost ...
read full comment
Now that they cant win an election we want the Asantehene to come. U guys can fool urselves
our chiefs/kings are too busy selling their lands... "please, DO NOT DISTURB"
You want your village chiefs to decide who runs your country, regions, districts and municipalities?
You're crazy!
He may be crazy but you don't UNDERSTAND simple English.
English comprehension was not done during your time.
Who cares?
The chieftaincy idea will only work if there is no ethnicity or tribal in the country.In Australia as you cited there are no tribes , we all speak a common language so the monachical system works fine. Now, in Ghana we have t ...
read full comment
And don't you forget there is no such thing as King of Ghana.
All the ASANTEFO want their chief to be known as King of Ghana but this can be only after Christ's judgement-day.
Absolute nonesense! The Asantehene is the head of Kumasi state and the custodian of the Golden Stool of Asante and therefore the spiritual head of the Asante nation. Asanteman is not the same as Asante region. It consists of ...
read full comment
Stupid n confused
FOOLISH TALK WHAT A CHILD BORN IN BRITAIN HAVE TO DO WITH US.THE BRITISH
KINGDOM IS NOT OURS.WE HAVE OUR CHIEFS IN GHANA PERIOD.
Which traditional ruler are you talking about? Oh!!! You want the country to be manned by people like the Ashantehene take our gold and sell out then if any of his chiefs try to sell some locally he distool him. The only one ...
read full comment