For the first time in over 300 years, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu is in Kyebi to meet Okyehene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II.
Thursday, 23 August 2018
Asantehene takes rare steps into Kyebi as Okyehene praises golf partner
For the first time in over 300 years, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu is in Kyebi to meet Okyehene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II.
I won’t insult opponents in my campaign – Mahama
This follows an official declaration of his intent to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential primaries.
Speaking at his office right after he officially sent his letter of intent to the party on Thursday to contest, Mr. Mahama said:
“I wish to assure that in my own nature, I am not the person that will cast aspersions or negativity or insults at any of my comrades who have declared their intention to run. And I expect that for all those who support me, they will also follow in the same track and not attack or cast any aspersions against opponents because after the congress we would have to come together again.”
I’m encouraged by massive support
The former President also pointed out that he is encouraged by the “broad show of support” by party officials since his declaration.
“Comrades from all walks of life and regions of the country and from all persuasions of the party are gathered here just to help me carry out the assignment of presenting that simple letter to the General Secretary and I wish to say that emboldens me and makes me certain that it is possible if we work together.”
Mr. Mahama joins other high profile candidates within the NDC including the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Sylvester Mensah, and Nadowli Kaleo MP, Alban Bagbin who have declared interest in contesting.
Other candidates are Dr. Ekwow Spio Garbrah; a former Trade and Industry Minister; Former Vice Chancellor of the University for Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Prof. Joshua Alabi, and Cape Coast South MP Kweku Ricketts-Hagan.
The NDC has slated December 7, 2018, for the election of its flagbearer for the 2020 presidential election.
His comments come after some party members have taken on a leading party member Alban Bagbin for making supposed disparaging comments against some of Mahama’s appointees, and blaming such appointments for the party’s defeat.
Mahama in politics
Mahama, aged 60, entered into politics in 1996 when he was elected to the Parliament to represent the Bole Bamboi Constituency for a four-year term. He was re-elected in 2000 and 2004
During this time, he served as the Deputy Minister of Communications in 1997, Minister of Communications from 1998 until 2001, Minority Parliamentary Spokesman for Communications from 2001 until 2005, and Minority Parliamentary Spokesman for Foreign Affairs from 2005 until 2008.
On 7th January 2009, Mr. Mahama became the Vice-President of Ghana after the NDC’s election 2008.
He remained in that position until President John Atta Mills’ death on 24 July 2012, when in line with Ghana’s Constitution, he became President of the Republic.
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In December 2012, he became President of Ghana for a four-year term after a contentious election which was eventually resolved after an eight-month-long tussle at the Supreme Court over the validity of the results.
The results were challenged by the New Patriotic Party which contended that over-voting occurred at 1,722 polling stations, while voting without biometric verification occurred at 2,020 polling stations.
The then-opposition party also claimed presiding officers did not also sign pink sheets at 1,638 polling stations, while the use of duplicate serial numbers on pink sheets affected 8,987 polling stations.
The NPP held that if the results of the affected polling stations were annulled, Mr. Mahama’s votes would have reduced by 2,622,551, which would have in turn, beaten down the results declared by the Electoral Commission in his favor, to 41.79 percent.
Though NPP Flagbearer Nana Akufo-Addo would have lost by 1,233,186, he would have secured 56.85 percent, per their permutations.
But the Supreme Court upheld Mr. Mahama as the constitutionally elected President.
Mr. Mahama, however fell short in 2016 losing by some one million votes, Nana Akufo-Addo became third time lucky.
Source: citinewsroom.com
Our 2020 victory will end hardship, create more jobs – Mahama
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| Former President of the Republic of Ghana,John Dramani Mahama |
The former president on whose ticket the NDC lost the 2016 General election abysmally, said the party cannot wait to relieve Ghanaians from the sufferings they are currently experiencing.
In a short video to explain why he wants to lead the party again, Mahama said “Our collective victory in 2020 will end the increasing hardships, expand the base of our economy, create more sustainable jobs, ensure shared prosperity for all, and pursue good governance including peace, unity and security”.
He added that his decision to contest for the NDC’s presidential race is a result of the overwhelming support and encouragement given him by some party faithful and stalwarts.
“I have taken into consideration, the groundswell of support, the never-ending calls and encouragement from a large section of our party elders, members of our party, supporters and Ghanaians, from diverse backgrounds.”
“As a servant-leader, I have listened with deep respect to the elders of our party, to members of our party, and Ghanaians from all walks of life, and I am honoured to avail myself of truthful, transparent, selfless, unifying and dedicated service to the NDC and above all, to the good people of Ghana”, he added.
I owe God and country a duty to bring back NDC – Mahama
The former President indicated that he owes God and the good people of Ghana the greatest responsibility of recapturing power from the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP).
He said “I believe I owe a duty to God and my country to take our great party back into Government to right the wrongs of the past, and to put an end to the cries of the people under the current dispensation.”
It’s official: Mahama joins contest for NDC presidential ticket
John Mahama formally declared his intention to contest the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) presidential primaries after his letter of intent was presented to the party on his behalf by a delegation led by Former Ambassador, Daniel Ohene Agyekum at the NDC headquarters Thursday August 23, 2018 in Accra.
Others members of the delegation included former Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, Valerie Sawyer, Ambassador Victor Smith, Inusah Fuseini and a host of Members of Parliament.
Mr. Mahama joins other high profile candidates within the NDC including the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Sylvester Mensah, and Nadowli Kaleo MP, Alban Bagbin.
Other candidates are Dr. Ekwow Spio Garbrah; a former Trade and Industry Minister; Former Vice Chancellor of the University for Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Prof. Joshua Alabi, and Cape Coast South MP Kweku Ricketts-Hagan.
The NDC elects its presidential candidate come December 7, 2018.
Source: citinewsroom.com
Mahama has an unfinished business - Eric Opoku
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| Member of Parliament for Asunafo South Constituency, Eric Opoku |
Eric Opoku says Mr Mahama’s infrastructural development goes beyond 2016 thus he will need more time to finish it.
Mr Mahama formally presented a letter to indicate his intention to lead the NDC in the 2020 general elections Thursday.
Though he was not physically present, a letter of intent was presented at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) headquarters at Adabraka in Accra amid a rousing support from some party faithful.
So far, eight men have already tendered in their letters and John Mahama completed the process by submitting his letter.
December 7, 2018, has been set aside by the party to choose the 2020 flagbearer.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme Thursday, Eric Opoku said the NDC needs former President Mahama to save Ghana.
He noted that it is obvious the New Patriotic Party (NPP) led by Nana Akufo-Addo has failed, adding the country will need a tried and tested person like John Mahama to wrestle power for the NDC.
“John Mahama is the most experienced politician in Ghana today. He has been an MP for 12 years, deputy minister, minister, vice president for four years and served as President for four years. He is the one the NDC needs now” he added.
Eric Opoku predicted an easy win for John Mahama ahead of the NDC’s flagbearership elections in December.
“President Mahama will win the 2020 elections because he is well marketed and poised for victory,” he stressed.
Source: adomonline.com
Bagbin not summoned before NDC Disciplinary Committee - Kofi Adams
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| Flag bearer-hopeful of the NDC, Alban Bagbin |
Mr Bagbin in his recent visit to the Volta Region launched unprovoked attacks on some former appointees of the John Dramani Mahama administration.
He was reported to have said the appointments of former Deputy Minister in charge of tertiary education, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, former Minister for Chieftaincy and Traditional Affairs, Dr Henry Seidu Daanaa and former Communications Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah cost the party in the 2016 elections.
Mr Bagbin’s arguments were that Mr Ablakwa though is an intelligent young man, his appointment was misplaced.
“We had very good material in our last government but the placement was wrong. Look at my son-in-law Ablakwa; brilliant handsome young man but he had problems before he got his certificate at Legon. You recall they almost rusticated him.
In the case of Dr Omane Boamah, he said “It is not the chief that speaks, it is a linguist…and so when you are a leader, you must have a good linguist. When Prof was in power, Haruna Iddrisu was our linguist in charge of communications right”, he asked party communicators in the Volta Region.
Continuing his argument he said “When my brother John came to power he substituted him for Dr Omane who is a natural stammerer….who is a natural stammerer”, he repeated.
He observed that the refusal by the then President to reshuffle the Chieftaincy Minister also cost the party saying “there were some of these mistakes that cost us dearly. Let me cite another example, in our tradition if you are not whole can you be a chief or grandmother? So if you form a government and make the minister of Chieftaincy a blind person and the chiefs are objecting and you don’t change him what are you telling the chiefs”, he asked party communicators during his tour of the Volta Region to solicit the support of delegates”
There have been calls for him to appear before the disciplinary committee of the party over the comments but Mr Kofi Adams on a Kumasi-based radio station MyNewsGh.com has denied the party has summoned Mr. Bagabin.
“So far, there has not been anybody who has officially complained about his behavior. He disclosed.
Source: mynewsgh.com
Asantehene takes rare steps into Kyebi as Okyehene praises golf partner
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| Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin |
It is one small step for the king, one giant step for Asanteman-Okyeman relations.
When an Asantehene tried to step foot in Okyeman some 301 years ago, one shot sunk the warrior into a watery grave in the Pra river.
That day in 1717 was Opemsuo Osei Tutu's last as his dreaded army was victorious in dismantling the Denkyira empire, and was halted in their tracks before returning to Kumasi.
That was one shot for Akyems, one giant shot at Asanteman's imperial agenda.
This is 2018. There is no territory to push for, only poverty to push out. And there is nothing ethnic about a child's inability to read and write or do simple maths.
And so the two kings - Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and Osagefo Amoatia Ofori Panin - are using their influence to create a deeper sense of unity, that virtue found to have magnetic ability to attract development.
They have used the 75th anniversary passing of the Okyehene Nana Sir Ofori Atta I credited to have transformed the kingdom into an influence felt faraway in Abossey Okai spare parts dealers in Accra.
The king died in 1943 aged 62 but the Ofori-Attas have become a name that points to economic and political influence in Ghana.
And so almost the entire government machinery has descended in Kyebi ditching their usual package in suit and ties and finding fresh pride in kente cloth.
More than a 100 important chiefs have been arranged glittering under huge umbrellas in their regalia that included pops of gold.
Multimedia journalists Erastus Asare Donkor, Elton John Brobby, Edwin Kofi Siaw remain an important lense through which Ghanaians get to see and understand history among a generation that is more likely to recall Gordon Guggisberg's birthday but not Opemsuo Osei Tutu's death day.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II rolled out of his kingdom in the Ashanti region in his Rolls Royce Phantom valued conservatively around $500,000.
Otumfuo, whose kingdom was founded by Osei Tutu in the 16th century rode in the BWM creation founded by British manufacturer Henry Royce.
His car prowled the streets examining the roadworthiness of the 132km journey from Kumasi in the Ashanti region to Kyebi in the Eastern region.
Over there in Kyebi, the Okyehene would be waiting for his golf partner the Asantehene. He sat on a thick gold-coated throne which the colonial British would have perhaps be glad to snatch if you gleaned the history of the war over the golden stool.
Etched in gold on the Okyehene's throne is the nation's motto 'Susubribi' and he was surrounded by no mean persons.
The President's Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta stood behind the king half bare-chested beaming in pride which is expected to reflect in his introductory history notes when he comes to Parliament in November.
The President's Executive Secretary and fashionista Nana Asante Bediatuo leaned on the King's throne in his kente. He would laugh occasionally, whisper something frequently and keep his eyes behind his regular fashion accessory - shades.
And the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is also a grandson to the dead monarch Sir Ofori Atta I.
The President, his Finance Minister and his Executive Secretary are all part of an Ofori-Atta dynasty that has had a very influential hold in the government.
Asantehene who was carried to Kyebi in a BMW engine would now be carried in palanquin whose "engine" are four shoulders with powerful biceps.
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‘I came with love’ - Asantehene tells golf partner Okyehene
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| Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II |
It is one small step for the king and one giant step for Asanteman-Okyeman relations.
When an Asantehene tried to step foot in Okyeman some 301 years ago, one shot sunk the warrior into a watery grave in the Pra river.
That day in 1717 was Opemsuo Osei Tutu’s last as his dreaded army was victorious in dismantling the Denkyira empire, and was halted in their tracks before returning to Kumasi.
That was one shot for Akyems, one giant shot at Asanteman’s imperial agenda.
This is 2018. There is no territory to push for, only poverty to push out. And there is nothing ethnic about a child’s inability to read and write or do simple maths.
And so the two kings – Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and Osagefo Amoatia Ofori Panin – are using their influence to create a deeper sense of unity, that virtue found to have magnetic ability to attract development.
They have used the 75th anniversary passing of the Okyehene Nana Sir Ofori Atta I credited to have transformed the kingdom into an influence felt faraway in Abossey Okai spare parts dealers in Accra.
The king died in 1943 aged 62 but the Ofori-Attas have become a name that points to economic and political influence in Ghana.
And so almost the entire government machinery has descended in Kyebi ditching their usual package in suit and ties and finding fresh pride in kente cloth.
More than a 100 important chiefs have been arranged glittering under huge umbrellas in their regalia that included pops of gold.
Multimedia journalists Erastus Asare Donkor, Elton John Brobby, Edwin Kofi Siaw remain an important lense through which Ghanaians get to see and understand history among a generation that is more likely to recall Gordon Guggisberg’s birthday but not Opemsuo Osei Tutu’s death day.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II rolled out of his kingdom in the Ashanti region in his Rolls Royce Phantom valued conservatively around $500,000.
Otumfuo, whose kingdom was founded by Osei Tutu in the 16th century rode in the BWM creation founded by British manufacturer Henry Royce.
His car prowled the streets examining the roadworthiness of the 132km journey from Kumasi in the Ashanti region to Kyebi in the Eastern region.
Over there in Kyebi, the Okyehene would be waiting for his golf partner the Asantehene. He sat on a thick gold-coated throne which the colonial British would have perhaps be glad to snatch if you gleaned the history of the war over the golden stool.
Etched in gold on the Okyehene’s throne is the nation’s motto ‘Susubribi’ and he was surrounded by no mean persons.
The President’s Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta stood behind the king half bare-chested beaming in pride which is expected to reflect in his introductory history notes when he comes to Parliament in November.
The President’s Executive Secretary and fashionista Nana Asante Bediatuo leaned on the King’s throne in his kente. He would laugh occasionally, whisper something frequently and keep his eyes behind his regular fashion accessory – shades.
And the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is also a grandson to the dead monarch Sir Ofori Atta I.
The President, his Finance Minister and his Executive Secretary are all part of an Ofori-Atta dynasty that has had a very influential hold in the government, business and law.
Asantehene who was carried to Kyebi in a BMW engine would now be carried in palanquin whose “engine” are four shoulders with powerful biceps.
Source: adomonline.com
Kofi Annan to be buried in Ghana – Family
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| The late Kofi Annan died in Geneva, Switzerland, after a short illness |
“The Government of Ghana will shortly announce the arrangements for a State ceremony, which will take place in Accra,” the family announced in a statement on Thursday.
However, it said the United Nations will hold memorial “events in New York and Geneva” for its former secretary general prior to the ceremony in Ghana.
“The dates for those events will be announced in due course,” the statement added.
“The family has kindly asked that no flowers be sent. For those still wishing to have their thoughts and support reflected in a gift, they suggest a contribution to the Kofi Annan Foundation:www.kofiannanfoundation.org/donate,” it stated.
“The Annan family wishes to thank most sincerely the many who have expressed their condolences following the passing of Kofi Annan. The family has found great solace in the outpouring of love and support.”
Mr. Annan passed on over the weekend in Switzerland after a short illness.
Source: Starrfmonline.com
NDC’s boycott took shine out of IPAC meeting – EC
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| According to the Electoral Commission the NDC's absence affected the purpose of the meeting |
The NDC declined to attend the meeting which was chaired by the Deputy Chairperson of the Election Management Body, Samuel Tettey citing late invitation.
According to the NDC, it received the invitation to the meeting at 12:15 for a meeting which was to start at 1:00 pm.
A letter inviting the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) including the largest opposition party, the NDC read in parts: “On behalf of the Electoral Commission of Ghana, I am pleased to invite you to Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting on Wednesday 22nd August 2018. The time is 1:00 pm. The venue is the IPAC room of the Electoral Commission.”
The purpose of the IPAC meeting was to “discuss the 2018 limited Registration Exercise and the Referendum.”
Speaking to Starr News, the public relations officer of the commission Eric Dzakpasu said the presence of the NDC would have made the meeting and deliberations better.
“We would’ve wished all the parties were represented and then to raise their concern, in fact when I said the other parties were represented, it was not as if they were very comfortable with the arrangement,they raised this major concern that the notice was too short, they were not prepared, but then we also explained the time constraint relative to our program of activities and also apologised that moving forward things will be done properly as we use to do it .
“so we would have wished they had come to raise their concern then we explain and apologise as we did to the others. You know as the main opposition party, it took some bit of shine out of the meeting, out of the deliberations.
If they were around it would’ve been better but it’s rather unfortunate they were not around and we are sorry, we apologise,” he told Starr News’ Kwaku Obeng Adjei.
Source: Starrfmonline.com
NEWSPAPER HEADLINES:Asantehene meets Okyenhene at Kyebi today THURSDAY, 23RD AUGUST, 2018
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Wednesday, 22 August 2018
Ghana Consulate Office in Toronto opens a book of Condolence on Mr. Kofi Annan
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| Kofi Annan was a former UN General Secretary |
Mr. Annan, former UN Secretary-General who passed away on August 18, 2018 in Switzerland was a proud son of Ghana. His death at the age of 80 is a big loss to Ghana and the diplomatic world.
The Consulate in collaboration with the Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) is planning a special celebration of the life of the late statesman, Mr. Kofi Annan in Toronto soon.
Meanwhile, the GCAO on behalf of the Ghanaian community in Ontario has sent a message of condolences to the General Consulate of Ghana in Toronto. The message signed by its Executive President, Emmanuel Duodu reads: “The Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO), on behalf of all Ghanaians living in Ontario-Canada condole with the Consulate General of Ghana in Toronto on the demise of consummate international diplomat and highly respected son of Ghana, Mr. Kofi Annan, who served as the U.N. Secretary-General from 1996 to 2006.
“As the first black African to take up the role of the world’s top diplomat, Mr Kofi Annan raised the image and flag of our motherland Ghana high with his distinguishable service to the world.
“In this moment of sorrow, we extend our sincere condolences to the Ghana Consulate in Toronto, the Ghana Mission in Ottawa, the government of Ghana and the family of Mr. Kofi Annan.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to them as we all come to terms with this sad news.”
Ablakwa waxes philosophical in loaded response to Bagbin
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| Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu |
Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament and flagbearer aspirant of the NDC, Alban Sumana Bagbin claims Ablakwa's appointment, along with several others were wrong and unpopular and responsible for the party's defeat. He thinks Ablakwa was too young for the appointment when there were 'seniors' around.
But in a carefully measured response he posted to social media platform, Facebook, Ablakwa says no man can subvert God's plan, especially when 'some people in your own family may think they are throwing you into a pit and selling you to the enemy for cheap' as happened to Joseph in the Bible.
He also denied Bagbin’s claim that he (Ablakwa) was almost rusticated by the University of Ghana.
Below is Ablakwa’s full Facebook post.
The Bible tells the story of how Joseph's own brothers conspired to strip him off his beautiful robe of many colours which his father who loved him so much had made for him when they laid ambush at Dotham and threw him into a pit.
Joseph's brothers did not stop there, they further agreed to sell him to the Ishmaelites for a mere twenty shekels of silver just to get rid of him.
There may be a time that some people in your own family may think they are throwing you into a pit and selling you to the enemy for cheap but they realize not as in the case of Joseph that man cannot subvert God's plans.
When by the Grace of God you have survived the rough and tumble of public office for about a decade and have been through Parliamentary vettings at least twice without a single petition questioning your suitability or eligibility, you do not now have to convince any objective observer about your capabilities and or the contributions you have made over the period.
When you have been President of a respected mass student organization such as the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) and stood on the side of students regardless of the consequences, you can only be proud of the price you pay for doing that; for others before you paid even more by dismissals, torture, imprisonment and death. Be it as it may, my peers know I was never rusticated or nearly ever close to that.
Having my certificate withheld for two years ostensibly because I had led a students' demonstration to protest against interference in student's elections only after I had gained admission to the Faculty of Law at the University of Ghana some 11 years ago is a badge I wear with deep pride.
Better for history to count me as one who paid a little price for keeping faith with the students who elected me than one who betrayed the cause.
Glad that when I finally decided to actively engage in national politics I chose the party that has in its DNA respect for youthful dynamism, fresh perspectives and new ideas that naturally come to the young as epitomized in the NDC's history from the likes of Chairman Jerry John Rawlings, Ato Ahwoi, Prof. Kwamina Ahwoi, Kwame Peprah, Steeve Akuffo, Kofi Totobi Quakyi, the late P.V. Obeng and many others who though were below their mid-thirties served this country with distinction.
Despite the threats the youth in our party face these days from certain quarters, I have no regrets for joining this great tradition whose former youthful leaders continue to inspire me to this day.
Similarly, I urge the youth in our party not to despair but to remain steadfast, united and motivated towards the eventual transformation of our dear country.
It's been more than a decade and I can only thank God for His preservation.
God bless this amazing Akatamanso family.
Source: Graphic.com.gh
Bagbin's ‘blind man, stammerer’ comments preposterous – Disability Federation
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| Alban Bagbin, Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament |
Mr Bagbin told members of the party in the Volta Region, as part of his campaign to lead the NDC, that: “In our tradition, if you are not whole, can you be a chief or a queen mother? So when you form a government and make the Minister of Chieftaincy a blind person, and the chiefs are objecting and you don’t change it, what are you telling the chiefs?”
“These are facts I’m stating, I have not added anything. You all know it, but maybe you may not have appreciated the impact on what happened. And when some of us are close and we can foresee it and we say it, then they are called upon to insult us.”
The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament further said the appointment of Dr Edward Omane Boamah as Minister of Communication also cost the NDC because he could not communicate government’s message well due to his stuttering.
“I learnt from tradition that it is not the chief that speaks, it is the linguist and, so, when you are a leader, you must have a very good linguist.
“When Prof [Atta Mills] was in power, Haruna Iddrisu was our linguist in charge of communication, when my brother John [Mahama] came to power, he substituted him for Dr Omane Boamah who is a natural stammerer.
“He is a very intelligent boy, he is smart but when he is speaking, he wastes time in coming out and Ghanaians do not have that much patience, so, they are always looking for those that are rattling.
“So, even though you might have a good message, you will not succeed in marketing that message because somebody is there from the other side rattling and they are listening to him, so, we came down.
“You didn’t realise it, I studied governance and leadership up to the Master’s [level], so, I have some of these things at hand… They were some of these mistakes that cost us dearly.”
Reacting to these statements, Mr Alexander Bankole Williams, spokesperson for the Ghana Federation of the Disabled, told Valentina Ofori-Afriyie on 505 on Class91.3FM that: “I think the claim by the Second Deputy Speaker is preposterous. Should it come from a leader of that calibre, his stature and the community in which he is coming from, his education among others? It shouldn’t have come from him. Again that saying is very preposterous.”
Source: Classfmonline.com
Muslims in Tema Celebrate Eid-Ul Adha
Muslims within the Tema Metropolis have
celebrated this year’s Eid-Ul Adha with a call on the faithful to fear
Allah and look to the provisions he has made for their future.
The celebrations, which is to offer sacrifices to Allah, gives
Muslims the opportunity to ask Allah for forgiveness and renew their commitment to their maker.
Speaking to a large gathering of Muslims at the Tema Sports Stadium for the Eid prayers on Tuesday, the Tema Metropolitan Chief Imam, Alhaji Abubakah Adams, said, “Fear Allah, for he is acquainted with everything you do tomorrow.”
Alhaji Adams advised Muslims to judge themselves before they were judged by Allah, adding that “It would be easier for you to give account to Allah tomorrow when you bring yourself to account today.”
He informed that when one audited oneself, one will see his or her wrongdoings saying, “Anyone who fails to audit him or herself is
an oppressor.”
He advised the youth to live in obedience to Allah by saying, “I’m pleading with the youth to desist from drugs, alcoholism and armed robbery."
He also advised against corruption in government institutions, which to him was the worst thing one could do against Allah and his people.
The Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) of Tema, Mr. Felix Mensah Nii Annan-La, asked Muslims to “heed the lessons of obedience as we have been thought in the Koran.”
He asked Muslims to join in the efforts of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) to develop Tema as it embarks on a transformational agenda.
He informed that currently, the TMA was walling all public schools in the Metropolis as it strives to expand educational infrastructure to improve human resource development.
He said in enhancing security, the Assembly had started the installation of street lights at vantage points which would help brighten obscured sections of the Metropolis.
He hinted on the major road construction works in the Metropolis by citing the Tema Motorway Flyover, the DVLA road, and the yet to be commissioned Tema Newtown-Bankuman roads. Eid-Ul Adha, the festival of sacrifice, commemorates the
sacrifice Almighty Allah instructed Abraham to perform, and as part of the sacrifice, it was mandatory for each Muslim who owed enough wealth to share his biggest livestock with others.
Source: Ghananewsagency.org
The celebrations, which is to offer sacrifices to Allah, gives
Muslims the opportunity to ask Allah for forgiveness and renew their commitment to their maker.
Speaking to a large gathering of Muslims at the Tema Sports Stadium for the Eid prayers on Tuesday, the Tema Metropolitan Chief Imam, Alhaji Abubakah Adams, said, “Fear Allah, for he is acquainted with everything you do tomorrow.”
Alhaji Adams advised Muslims to judge themselves before they were judged by Allah, adding that “It would be easier for you to give account to Allah tomorrow when you bring yourself to account today.”
He informed that when one audited oneself, one will see his or her wrongdoings saying, “Anyone who fails to audit him or herself is
an oppressor.”
He advised the youth to live in obedience to Allah by saying, “I’m pleading with the youth to desist from drugs, alcoholism and armed robbery."
He also advised against corruption in government institutions, which to him was the worst thing one could do against Allah and his people.
The Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) of Tema, Mr. Felix Mensah Nii Annan-La, asked Muslims to “heed the lessons of obedience as we have been thought in the Koran.”
He asked Muslims to join in the efforts of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) to develop Tema as it embarks on a transformational agenda.
He informed that currently, the TMA was walling all public schools in the Metropolis as it strives to expand educational infrastructure to improve human resource development.
He said in enhancing security, the Assembly had started the installation of street lights at vantage points which would help brighten obscured sections of the Metropolis.
He hinted on the major road construction works in the Metropolis by citing the Tema Motorway Flyover, the DVLA road, and the yet to be commissioned Tema Newtown-Bankuman roads. Eid-Ul Adha, the festival of sacrifice, commemorates the
sacrifice Almighty Allah instructed Abraham to perform, and as part of the sacrifice, it was mandatory for each Muslim who owed enough wealth to share his biggest livestock with others.
Polls: Tell us 'who is winning, not who has won' – Mac Manu to EC
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| Peter Mac Manu |
According to him, the trend where the EC collates all the results at the head office before they are announced by the retuning officer for the presidential elections – Chair of the EC – breeds unnecessary tension, therefore, should be stopped.
Mr Mac Manu explained that when candidates get to know the results progressively, it will reduce anxiety among the candidates and their supporters.
Speaking at the Accra Dialogue on the theme: ‘Consolidating Ghana’s Democratic Governance: The Role of the Electoral Commission’ in Accra on Wednesday, 22 August 2018, Mr Mac Manu said: “Lack of openness and transparency in election results management at the Electoral Commission is worrying.
“The results are declared at the polling stations and they are collated at the constituency but why does it take so much time for the Electoral Commission to declare who is winning, not who has won because the winning is a process and it must be a continuous process.
“Let us say for the first one hour, ten constituencies are in, in the next two hours, fifty constituencies had come and that Mr X or Mr Y is leading; we need to be told.
“We never hear that from Ghana’s Electoral Commission. They keep it to their chest and I don’t know why they do that. That can create problems for us.
“In other jurisdictions such as Liberia, they kept releasing the results as the constituency [results] flowed in, so, when there were about fifteen or twenty constituencies to come, the Vice-President, who was contesting, had to make a press conference and concede defeat. The counting of the results must be progressive, you don’t keep it to your chest.”
Source: classfmonline.com/ghanaweb
Vigilantism, ‘monecracy’, lofty promises threat to democracy – Afari-Gyan
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| Dr Afari Gyan, former Chairman of the Electoral Commission |
According to him, people with money can hijack the electoral process to the detriment of the genuine electoral competition, and, therefore, the state must find ways to restrict the use of money by politicians, in elections.
He also noted that the recent rise of vigilantism in Ghana’s body politick should be discouraged because it was unhealthy for the conduct of free and fair elections.
Dr Afari-Gyan said these at the Accra Dialogue on the theme: ‘Consolidating Ghana’s Democratic Governance: The role of the Electoral Commission’ on Wednesday, 22 August 2018.
“I think ways must be found to restrict the role of money in elections. It is now common knowledge all over the world that unbridled use of money in elections makes it possible for [people with money], irrespective of the sources of their money, to hijack the electoral process to the detriment of genuine electoral competition,” he stated.
He continued: “Again it is becoming the norm for our politicians to make many promises in their election campaign. Those promises can easily become millstones around the politician’s neck.
“Finally, the rise of vigilantism in the political landscape is not a healthy development for the conduct of free and fair elections nor for the politicians themselves.”
Dr Afari-Gyan noted that maintaining peace, law and order and protecting citizens is the work of the police not vigilante groups.
Source: classfmonline.com
EC Chair must be 'a big fool' to change poll results – Afari-Gyan
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| Dr Afari Gyan, former Chairman of the Electoral Commission |
According to him, one must be “a big fool” to think he or she can change elections results as chair of the EC.
Speaking at the Accra Dialogue on the theme: ‘Consolidating Ghana’s Democratic Governance: The role of the Electoral Commission’ on Wednesday, 22 August 2018, Dr Afari-Gyan said: “I believe that given the structure of our elections, unless it were to change radically, it will make little difference if you made him [pointing to Peter Mac Manu and Samuel Ofosu Ampofo of the NPP and the NDC, respectively, who were discussants] the chair of the Electoral Commission”.
“It will make very little difference. If you look at the structure, you will see that as the Chair of the commission, you will be the last person to see the results. Yes, everybody has seen the results and you must be a big fool to change the results, you cannot do it”, Dr Afari-Gyan said, adding: “Even though by law, the Electoral Commission plays a leading role in establishing electoral democracy, it cannot do it all alone; it must, of necessity, build durable partnerships with relevant stakeholders”.
“It has rightly been said that no matter how well an Electoral Commission does its work, unless the external environment is right, conducting free and fair elections might be like dipping a piece of white cloth in murky water and hoping that it would not be stained.”
He also noted that the trend where political parties and their agents declare winners of elections before the chair of the EC does, is worrying.
According to him, this act breeds unnecessary tension and is also a recipe for chaos in the country.
Dr Afari-Gyan has, therefore, asked all stakeholders to discourage such action in order to preserve the peace of the country.
“The insipient practice where political parties announce winners ahead of the returning officer is to be discouraged to avoid unnecessary tensions and possible chaos.”
He added: “…The task of the Electoral Commission is to educate the people. In this effort, the Electoral Commission distinguishes between voter education and electoral education. Every voter needs voter education.
“On the other hand, the electoral education seeks to give specific group like the police, party agents, journalists and judges the knowledge they require for effective participation in the electoral processes.”
Source: classfmonline.com
Media have been most disappointing in helping EC – Dr. Afari-Gyan
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| Dr Afari-Gyan was the main speaker at the forum |
In the view of the eminent academic and longest-serving Chairman of Ghana’s election-management body, the media have so far been “disappointing” in their approach to “electoral reporting and political discourse”.
Dr. Afari-Gyan, who was a keynote speaker at the 5th edition of the Accra Dialogue series organized by Media General in partnership with the Institute of Law and Public Affairs observed the media need to do more.
Speaking on the theme ‘Consolidating Ghana’s Democratic Governance: The Role Of The Electoral Commission’, Dr. Afari-Gyan noted that the Commission has over the years partnered with key stakeholders to help build the electoral democracy of Ghana but that with the media has not yielded the desired results.
“In my view, of all the partnership that the Electoral Commission has tried to build in support of the electoral democracy, that with the media has been the most disappointing,” he noted.
He observed that efforts by regulatory bodies and institutions to keep the media in check and to guide them to be effective in contributing to a sound electoral democracy have equally proven futile.
“In spite of the efforts of the [National] Media Commission and the Ghana Journalists Association, with a few exceptions, the quality of the electoral reporting and political discourse generally remains poor indeed,” he observed.
Explaining more on the issue, Dr. Afari-Gyan clarified he does not mean journalists are “useless” but many know little about the electoral process despite the education the EC gives them.
He cited an instance in Nima, where results were reported to have been recounted, only for him to get there and it was something else.
According to him, journalists very often misconstrue the terms used in the electoral process stating many equate “irregularities to wrongdoing”.
Dr. Afari-Gyan is, however, not surprised that the media are not doing enough to help democracy because Ghana’s “landscape is littered with partisan political media establishments”.
His fears, however, are that if care is not taken “this undesirable state of affairs is likely to be accentuated in the social media”.
Meanwhile, Director of Elections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, and Peter Mac Manu, an International Election Observer with the Democratic Union of Africa and a former chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), as well as former MP for Jomoro, Samia Yaaba Nkrumah, also a former chairman of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), were also panellists at the event.Background
The Electoral Commission of Ghana is the only institution mandated by law to organize, administer and supervise public elections in Ghana.
25 years of its existence represents two and a half decades of successful election management in Ghana; strengthening our democratic dispensation and upholding the public’s collective participation in the most important political process – the election of leaders.
While several of the neighbouring states of Ghana have over the last decade descended into chaos owing to poorly managed public elections, Ghana’s story has been one of endurance, albeit tested and stretched in good measure.
It is on the back of this that on the 25 anniversary of the Commission, Media General resolved to look back on the journey so far with the view to celebrating the institution and its stakeholders and mobilize the human (intellectual) resources to audit its progress thus far.
In light of recent controversial developments relating to the Electoral Commission of Ghana (the dismissal of the E.C Chairman Charlotte Osei/ charges of financial impropriety against its commissioners, etc.), the lecture saw tDr. Afari-Gyan to giving an overview of important strides made in our public elections management since 1993, and key recommendations which are necessary to safeguard the integrity of future elections in Ghana, and enhance the reputation of the Electoral Commission.
Source: 3news.com
Mahama to declare presidential ambition on Thursday
The former president will then pick his forms at the Party’s headquarters at Adabraka in Accra.
Ahead of his declaration, Mr. Mahama on Wednesday called on the founder of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at his office in Accra.
The two former presidents centred their discussions on the re-organisation of the party, the upcoming regional and national executive elections as well as the presidential primaries for the party.
President Mahama stated the need to consult the founder on party issues and commended him for re-energizing the party’s Council of Elders and participating actively in its meetings. He indicated that a re-energised Council of Elders will instil a strong sense of order in the party structure.
The former President who lost the 2016 elections to President Nana Akufo-Addo will contest former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Sylvester Mensah, Dr. Ekwow Spio Garbrah; a former Trade and Industry Minister; Former Vice Chancellor of the University for Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Prof. Joshua Alabi and Cape Coast South MP, Kweku Ricketts-Hagan for the flagbearer slot ahead of the next general elections.
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Rawlings chides Kofi Adams on his ‘inaccurate’ attack on Bagbin
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| National Organizer of the NDC, Kofi Adams |
According to the former president, the utterances by his former spokesperson Kofi Adams to the effect that Mr. Alban Bagbin who is also the Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, was out to destroy the party is inaccurate.
He posited that the destruction of the party begun especially when the party unduly interfered in the last competitive Presidential Primary elections in Sunyani by the systemic monetization of the process and the postponement of the congress on two occasions ostensibly to favour one candidate over the others.
Mr. Rawlings was speaking on Wednesday when former President John Dramani Mahama called on the party founder at his office in Accra.
The two former presidents centered their discussions on the re-organisation of the party, the upcoming regional and national executive elections as well as the presidential primaries for the party.
Mr Rawlings cautioned against party members issuing statements preventing other presidential aspirants from campaigning in certain locations as happened in the Ashanti Region recently.
Disrespectful Blay and fiat
He condemned a similar situation emanating from the “disrespectful” comments from Mr Freddie Blay, Chairman of the New Patriotic Party against Togbi Afede XIV and the subsequent rebuttals.
He asserted that nobody has the authority to issue such fiats in this country.
He called on the party leaders to help restore the moral stance of the party and be seen condemning utterances which tend to promote undemocratic tendencies in the party.
The meeting was attended by some past senior appointees of the party including former chiefs of staff Julius Debrah and Prosper Bani, former Minister of Health, Alex Segbefia, Joyce Bawa, Special Aide to former President Mahama. Also in attendance were Ambassador Dan Abodakpi, Edward Bawa, Samson Ahi, Dr Donald Agumenu and Dr Kwesi Djokoto.
Source: 3news.com
Meet Ama Mintah, the woman who cooks in earthenware bowls only
Ghanaweb caught up with Ama who was promoting her ‘Dandelion kitchen’ at the Folklore extravaganza event Wednesday August 22, and got fascinated by her story.
She narrates that she was diagnosed with a disease about some 5 years ago and doctors told her the cause is the high level of aluminum in her body. The aluminum which was caused by her constant cooking in aluminum pots, what we locally call the ‘silver’.
“A few years ago, I was diagnosed with aluminum calcification which basically meant that I had a lot of aluminum in me which was leading to cancer so I had to have a change of lifestyle. The disadvantage was that I couldn’t remove it from me but I could stop it from continuing and one way I could solve that was by cooking in the earthen pot because anytime you cook in the aluminum pot, you eat some of it and that’s very risky especially the big ‘dadesen’ (pot) that people cook in, you can imagine the amount of aluminum that’s going into it,” she said.
Ama Mintah who has been doing this for five years says she enjoys what she does especially because it helps keep people healthy and happy.
“What we do is that we cook healthy in the earthen pots and we research on how to cook food so that it is healthy for the human organs”.
“My target audience are the young people because I want to create a niche, I want to make it fun, normally you would realise that people think when you cook in the earthen pot it’s for aesthetics. I come in to tell you that, it’s scientifically proven that when you cook in the earthen ware, you live longer and your food is richer than cooking in the aluminum pots and that’s why I encourage people to cook in earthen pots. Earthen pots are made from clay and that’s the same thing we are made up of so that’s just a clue that there’s something just not going well with this aluminum thing” she noted.
Ama recounted her journey in this business, detailing how difficult it was in the very early stages and how she persevered because of her utmost aim of doing something helpful for society and the world. Now, a proud Ama is able to boast of a kitchen where solely local foods are prepared; ‘banku’, ‘yakayaka’, ‘okro soup’ and served healthy in the earthenware.
“Most of the dieticians in this country are pushing for people to go on a healthy diet. The disadvantage is that they are making people eat so many foreign foods that we don’t even know about. So you realise that the Ghanaians start and they are not very consistent with keeping up with that diet so what I do is I research about the normal diets that we have; the ‘kenkey’s’, the ‘banku’s’, the ‘yakayaka’s’ the ‘abolo’s’, the local foods basically. And I research on how to make it healthy, fun and easy for you to eat. We only use the local, traditional foods but if you want the foreign ones, that I can do even more but I like to encourage people so if you eat this way, even in your home you can teach your wife so it becomes a wholistic lifestyle” she noted.
Adding, “At the beginning, it was very difficult for me to cook in the earthenware because most of the meals, I was socialized for the aluminium pots so it came easy with me but once I became used to the earthen pot, I do my banku, yakayaka, okro soup, stew, everything in the earthen pot. I even fry eggs, you’d be shocked that in the beginning, eggs were my number one challenge because I couldn’t get the eggs to be flat in the traditional pots we do the medicines in but eventually when I met with the women who do the earthen pots, it’s been a long journey where we keep trying the best surfaces for food and now we even fry eggs”.
Ama Mintah however mentioned that she works on woodwork and helps in pottery also.
“As a kitchen, we have three areas that we push. It’s a kitchen so people normally call us, doctors also recommend us for their patients so every day we cook for a certain group of people so it’s a special diet kitchen as well. We make doors and wooden stuff too and we help the women who do the pots and sell them”.
EC cannot consolidate electoral democracy alone – Dr Afari-Gyan
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| Former Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan |
According to Dr Afari-Gyan, there is the need for strong partnerships to be established with some institutions to provide a consolidated electoral democracy.
Dr. Afari-Gyan, who was speaking at the 5th edition of The Accra Dialogue at TV3’s Executive Theatre on Wednesday, August 22 emphasized the need for these partnerships.
“I must say straightaway that even though by law the Electoral Commission plays a leading role in establishing electoral democracy, it cannot do it all alone; it must of necessity build durable partnerships with relevant stakeholders.”
The longest serving EC Chair said the Commission must build stronger partnerships with the police, the judiciary, the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) among others for the efficiency of the Commission.
Dr. Afari-Gyan further stated that these stakeholders usually keep the EC on its toes and make meaningful contributions towards the work of the Commission.
Speaking on the theme ‘Consolidation Ghana’s Democratic Governance: The Role of the Electoral Commission’, Dr. Afari-Gyan said although Ghana has done well over the years in terms of its elections, it is important that some reforms are made to make things better that they are.
He said the external environment in every country is very important to its electoral process.
“It has rightly been said that no matter how well an Electoral Commission does its work, unless the external environment is right, conducting free and fair elections might be like dipping a piece of white cloth in murky water and hoping that it would not be stained.”
According to him, education of the masses is very important in creating a sound environment.
He stated that this education must be well cut-out to properly address issues specifically, since the type of education needed varies.
The former EC Chair said there should be voter education and electoral education for specific and well targeted groups such as the police, party agents, journalists, and many other stakeholders.
The Accra Dialogue is a forum organised by the Institute of Law and Public Affairs, the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation and Media General to discuss national issues.
MoMo vendor killing: I’m still in shock – Father
Mr Dokinu says he finds it difficult to get over the death of his son.
The deceased whose name was only given as Promise Atsu was shot near Iran Clinic by armed robbers around 8 pm on Monday.
According to reports, the unknown gunmen attacked the vendor, leading to a struggle which eventually resulted in him being shot in the chest.
A resident said the two men who were on a motorbike approached the vendor, shot him and made away with the day’s sales.
The father of the deceased said Promise was the breadwinner of their family but has promised to take care of the deceased’s family including his wife and a three-month-old baby.
He is, therefore, calling for justice as soon as possible.
Source: adomonline.com
Mahama boys attack Bagbin
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| Alban Kingsford Sumani Bagbin wants to be NDC's flagbearer |
Mr. Bagbin, in his quest to lead the NDC in the 2020 elections, has gone overdrive, firing former President Mahama from all cylinders.
He said NDC should not endorse the former President who is also vying for the flagbearership position of the party.
He said NDC would be doomed if Mr. Mahama is selected to lead them in 2020 because, according to him, Mr. Mahama led the NDC into a ditch as a driver.
Cronyism & Nepotism
He also said the former President sidelined all those who helped the NDC to win elections and rather went for those who did not suffer for the party but became rich overnight.
He claimed those people built mansions and bought expensive cars like Toyota Land Cruiser V8s.
However, Kofi Adams, who was the Campaign Coordinator for the failed Mahama re-election bid during the 2016 election, said Mr. Bagbin is out to destroy the NDC.
Bagbin’s Mansion
“I know that Bagbin does not live in a thatch house in Accra here and when one visits Wa, he owns one of the biggest houses there. So I am surprised that he will be the one talking about mansions here,” he fired, adding “why do you seek to lead the party if you don’t intend to better the lives of people?”
“If I am a leader, I am supposed to give an opportunity to people and lead them from where they were to a better place,” he said.
“They worked hard when they had the opportunity to serve so there is no point in anyone questioning what they benefited.
He said instead of attacking the former President, Mr. Bagbin should “be worried about why his votes in Nadwoli Kaleo have dwindled over the years.”
Warning
NDC General Secretary Johnson Asiedu Nketia issued a strong warning to candidates vying for national executive positions to refrain from making disparaging comments against their opponents in the upcoming National Congress.
He observed that the party would not hesitate to drag candidates before the disciplinary committee if they are found culpable of breaching the rules of the campaign.
Speaking at a press conference, Mr. Asiedu Nketia announced plans to roll out the guidelines for the elections, adding that they would not hesitate to expel errant candidates if the need be.
Planned Agenda
Meanwhile, an NDC group called Social Democratic Forum that recently attacked leading party members from the Volta Region for undermining the former President John Mahama’s comeback, has struck again.
This time, members of the group have directed their arsenals at Mr. Bagbin.
They claimed that the MP is being driven by envy of Mr. Mahama and asked him to “back off with his infantile sanctimonious effusions.”
A statement jointly signed by Manan Mustapha and Alhassan Issahaku said “as unpaid vanguards of H E John Dramani Mahama’s brand since 2015, we have been watching closely developments within our Great Party, the NDC, as we prepare to elect a presidential candidate for the elections in 2020.”
Evil Axis
“A couple of weeks ago, we responded to the calculated denigration of the image of the charismatic President Mahama by the evil axis of Volta, led by the newfound Nana Addo loyalist, Mr. Rawlings.”
“We were urged by the likes of the affable Madam Joyce Bawah, in our conversation with her, to tone down, even though she agreed that we were not entirely wrong,” they said, adding “we decided to heed her appeal to us. But we were shocked to read the August 16 edition of the New Independent newspaper with a screaming headline ‘Volta Chiefs Dump John Mahama.’ We would, however, not focus much on the power conscious Volta cult.”
Once Respected
“It’s however sad that the once respected Hon. Alban Bagbin has allowed envy and hatred to consume the better part of him. He cannot accept the fact that he entered parliament before H E John Mahama and the latter became President before him. What Hon. Bagbin and the many anti-JM elements in the Volta Region fail to understand is that the question on who leads is a matter of grace and not long service to a political party.”
They said, “Mr. Bagbin has joined the NPP claims of corruption against H. E John Mahama,” asking “but is Mr. Bagbin qualified to accuse anybody of corruption?”
“This is a man who took $5,000 and betrayed Ghanaians by joining the NPP to dispose of Ghana Telecom to Vodafone. He is no different from Mr. Rawlings. They are pretentious preachers of morality but more dangerous than Satan.”
“As we await the official declaration of H E John Dramani Mahama this week, we ask his admirers to prepare for ingrates like Mr. Alban Bagbin. They know they cannot win the contest but it is their intention to use the contest to arm the super incompetent NPP ahead of the 2020 elections.
When the group issued its first statement to criticize some NDC stalwarts from the Volta Region, including the party’s founder JJ Rawlings, the office of Mr Mahama dissociated itself from the statement but did not condemn them for being openly ethnocentric.
Source: dailyguideafrica.com
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