President Mills calls for moral revival Nov 18, 2009
" Cardinal Turkson said he was leaving Ghana with mixed feelings, but considers himself an Ambassador of Ghana, and pledged to take along the distinct history of Ghana, which he described as a country with the product of tolerance culture. He expressed gratitude to God and Ghana for making him an all round person. Source:GNA Comments: All Rights Reserved, 1994-2009, ? Copyright GhanaHomePage. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mobila Butchers For Court Today Nov 17, 2009
Alhaji Mobilas murder, which occurred under the Kufuor-led New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, was the first civilian murder in a military barracks, in the history of Ghana under a democratically y elected civilian administration. Source:The Enquirer. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mills in Massive Abuse of Office Nov 14, 2009
It may rank as the possibly the first in the history of Ghana, but President John Evans Atta Mills has set himself up as a referee for a prospective job seeker in the public services. Officials of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) headquarters were surprised when, a couple of months ago, the vociferous, onetime spokesperson of Dr. Ekwow Spio Garbrah and the former features editor of the Ghana Palaver, Mr. Eric Kwame Ametor walked into the offices of the NHIA with his application... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Why It Must Be Aliu Mahama For 2012 Part (II) Nov 2, 2009
How on earth can any sane person doubt the competence of some one who in the history of Ghana is the only person to have being Veep for eight years without exchanging blows with the President at the castle ... Every discerning Ghanaian is aware that, but for the Dagbon Crisis NDC would have being erased from the political history of Ghana the NPP must learn how to strategise and communicate effectively in the face of these allegations, and not being the ones making these vile allegations. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mills' chance to rid Ghana of corruption is now Oct 28, 2009
The NRC/SMC regimes in Ghana happened to be some of the most corrupt governments in the history of Ghana. Every sinew in the body politic of the country was immersed in corruption. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Vodafone Report-Dont hang yourself with it, Mr President Oct 24, 2009
Ironically, the Vodafone deal was more openly conducted than any national asset-sale transaction in the history of Ghana. The Committee had the audacity to accuse the Former President of a breach of constitution. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
African leadership prize withheld Oct 20, 2009
The 2008 general election was the hottest and closest in the history of Ghana. Amidst this circumstances, President Kufour handed over power peacefully to the opposition who won by some thousands vote. (BBC News -- Africa)
Kuffour has nothing to apologise for about Vodafone deal Oct 18, 2009
Never in the history of Ghana has a government record been savaged with proven bribery case in a Court outside her borders. Instead of giving this serious and proven bribery case, the attention it requires to repair Ghanas ruined international image; the current NDC government is wringing its hands and muddying the bribery waters with unproven allegations and innuendoes against Mr Kuffour, the ex-President. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
"Chop & Quench" Democratic Party Formed! Oct 18, 2009
I am pleased to publicize the formation of the first true mammoth party in the fifty-two years history of Ghana. The Chop and Quench Democratic Party is set to take the country by storm, and we are on the cliff of history. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghanaians and Chinese Should Inter-Marry for Romance Diplomacy Oct 15, 2009
The Maverick Politician who has publicly condemned Mr. Kofi "Chuck" Wayo, his fellow Ghanaian-American Politician whom he described as Fearless, Patriotic and a Political Ally for being "Soft and Morally Corrupt in his failure to fairly and constructively criticising President John Evans Atta Mills' administration in contrast to how he (Wayo) amazingly and courageously criticised Kufuor's administration", called Jerry John Rawlings "the Greatest Hypocrite Corrupt Coup Maker and Mass Murderer" in... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Saint John Rawlings Of Ghana Oct 12, 2009
Sadly and ironically, there is no time in the history of Ghana when arrogance described his governments attitude toward probity and accountability ... For the first time in the political history of Ghana ex-heads of state, all military, together with other military officers who held high office in the governments were executed by firing squad. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
What is Busia doing at Nkrumah Park? Oct 5, 2009
Thus we get the impression that the NPP is attempting to rewrite the political history of Ghana, in a way that gives the Busia-Dankwa tradition what it lacks: a monumental presence in Ghanas political history. Second, monuments and street-naming are normally initiated by the people through their Regional House of Chiefs in conjunction with the Assembly of the relevant district. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
RE: Letter to Osagyefo This is your Ghana Sep 25, 2009
We have done away thankfully with the unmitigated one-party crap you tried to shove down our throats". Of course, the author was born in the 1970s but if he were a serious journalist interested in the history of Ghana, he would have done some research on the one-party state under Nkrumah before spewing out his nonsense. Yes, we may all at this point in our chequered history, disagree with the establishment of a one-party state, not withstanding the arguments Nkrumah clearly articulated... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nkrumah in Retrospect: A Rejoinder Sep 22, 2009
As soon as I get back to Accra I am going to ensure the release of all those who are now detained under the Preventive Detention Act (A Life in the Political History of Ghana. Accra: Ghana University Press, 2004 pg160). (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nkrumahs Centenary: Mills' Speech Sep 22, 2009
"Good morning fellow Ghanaians, 100 years ago, a great son was born to our soil and today, together with the rest of the Continent, we are celebrating Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the Founder and first President of our dear nation. This event is in fulfillment of a commitment I made that under my Presidency the Birthday of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah will be recognized on our national calendar as Founders Day. Further to this, the African Union has adopted the centenary birthday celebration of our first... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The case of the influence of Nkrumahism to Ghanas Development Sep 21, 2009
It is really saddening to look into the present stance of the purpose and the spirit of unity of the Conventions Peoples Party (CPP), the party with the greatest ever legacy in the history of Ghana- spearheading the achievement of self-government. CPP should stand up for the cause that Dr. Kwame Nkrumahs ideologies and strategies is the only possible pragmatic solution to Ghanas woe and fight the good fight to win power again. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
This Cancerous Ghanaian Obsession with Political Personalities: -- A Rejoinder Sep 18, 2009
Here, Okoampa-Ahoofe stands wrapped in an Academic garb of a PhD., attempting to instruct us in the History of Ghana, part of which some of us even lived through, with his rather double-vision, blurry synopsisa most purposeful disinformation, as if we are all part of his rather unfortunate students in the Fiction Writing class he teaches at the Nassau Community College. He could even have the audacity to claim others were doctoring Historical facts to suit their purposes, while ignoring his... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nkrumah's centenary will re-kindle the spirit of patriotism - Veep Sep 12, 2009
A country devoid of tribalism and ethnic animosity," he said. Mr Mahama stated that there had been no period in the history of Ghana in which the national consciousness, identity and unity were solid and indivisible except during the era of Dr Kwame Nkrumah to the extent that every African and those of African descent identified themselves with Ghana and were even proud to hold Ghanaian passport. "These are the attributes we need to cherish in order to build a prosperous and united country. So... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
What Nana Addo Too Did For His Defeat In The 2008 Elections In Ghana Sep 8, 2009
I still remember that, when Mahamoud Bawumia was to be send to the northern region to be introduced to the chiefs, opinion leaders, and other religious leaders, the only northerner who has being vice president for eight years in the history of Ghana under the ticket of the NPP his excellency Alhaji Aliu Mahama was sidelined. Instead it was persons who could not even speak the northern languages who were at the forefront doing the introduction of Bawumia to the chiefs and religious leaders. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
I Have No Faction In NPP: Was Mr Kufour Telling The Truth Aug 28, 2009
His over three decades experience in the political history of Ghana, his fight for human rights through the numerous demonstrations in the country notably the Kumi Preko and his fight for freedom of expression in the country through the statesman of which I was once a staff are some of the reasons that the Nana Addo faction always tables as to why he should not only be the right person for the NPP but by extension Ghana. The second faction is the Aliu Mahama faction. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Open Letter to Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee Aug 28, 2009
Perhaps, you need to be educated about your undemocratic hero before you attempt to rewrite the history of Ghana. In May 1979 the father of democracy attempted a coup dtat, which failed, and he was arrested. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mac Manu slams factions in NPP Aug 24, 2009
After eight years in government, with what was internationally hailed as the best good governance, political and economic stability record in the history of Ghana, the NPP lost power eight months ago to the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Mr Mac Manu said the NPP did not lose power to the NDC but rather surrendered it to the NDC through divisive tendencies, resulting from the 17 persons seeking the presidential slot of the party at the last delegate's congress, the messy parliamentary... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Dismissal Of NYEP District Co-Ordinators Aug 17, 2009
The system now is not only spoiled, but worst than ever, in the history of Ghana. The NDC Government should know that -170 +170=0. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and his Propaganda or is it misinformation? Aug 16, 2009
He is attempting to rewrite the history of Ghana and telling those of us who lived through the period when he was not even born that certain things which never happened did infact happen. Sometimes, I wonder if such people are Christians or Muslims. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Akwamu chiefs urged to enstool paramount chief Aug 8, 2009
He said 17 years without a paramount chief did not augur well for Akwamu which had an enviable record in the history of Ghana and happened to be one of the most respected paramouncies in the region. Mr Ofosu-Ampofo, who was accompanied by the Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman, Rev Asare Akoto, and the District Chief Executive, Mr Johnson Ahiakpor, said until that issue was solved it would be difficult for the area to be developed. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
RE: Gambia killing, Oye Lithur angry with government Jul 9, 2009
The families of Issah Mobila, Ya-Na and his sub-chiefs, and all those murdered in the history of Ghana must be consulted and subsequently compensated. It is high time we accept that diplomatic matters cannot be treated as is they were the operations of an NGO. Nana Oye Lither and her fellow populists must understand this and not to see the situation to endear for themselves the undeserved media coverage and an opportunity to seek sponsorship for their selfish interest. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
A Republican Holiday: What is that? Jul 5, 2009
com, writing under the caption of The Re-Writing of Ghanas History, recently had occasion to accuse me, absolutely without any provocation, whatsoever, of imperiously presuming to deliberately and cavalierly distort what the critic termed as the real or true history of Ghana. I hope I havent flagrantly re-written Mr. Yaw Opare-Asamoas version of the True History of Ghana. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
President Mills Government cannot fail Ghana Jun 27, 2009
Indeed never before in the history of Ghana, since independence, has a government had so very good start chances than the Mills government. It is true that the developed economies are currently reeling under worldwide recession as a result of the reigning financial crisis, which can impact negatively on Ghana. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NDC, Tribal Politics and Hypocrisy! Jun 23, 2009
I would say, for starters, that all those who have suddenly been emboldened by the change of government, and have thus decided to join this bandwagon of re-writing the history of Ghana may as well give it up, for they would not succeed ... They became matters of political sensitivity with the advent of Rawlings and the (P)NDC. There has been no political party, in the history of Ghana that had fueled and fanned ethnicity and tribalism more than the (P) NDC. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The Re-writing of Ghanas History Jun 23, 2009
It seemed to me then, that their main aim was to distort the history of Ghana in every way, shape and form. I observed the development for a while and then finally decided not to sit idly by any more. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NPP, NDC is the Value the same? Jun 18, 2009
Where was the resolve to fight corruption when monies were been wasted at the Ghana @ 50 Secretariat, where was that promise when about 20 candidates queued to contest for the Presidential candidate slot of the NPP and spent so much monies in a presidential primaries than ever before in the history of Ghana. I tell you what some of these politicians will have a question to answer some dayasem be ba debi (please pardon my twi). (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NPP UK and Ireland Mourns R. R. Amponsah Jun 16, 2009
We the members of New Patriotic Party UK and Ireland have learnt with deep regret the passing away of The Mr. R R Amponsah, the Chairman of Council of Elders of our party the We in UK and Ireland of the Danquah-Busia-Dombo fraternity recall with a sense of pride, the courage and self devotion of a man who defied age to put the NPP at the top of his priority since 1992 and even wonder if the history of Ghana has been fair to man of such courage and vision. As the founding father of Ghanas... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa: Isn't It Time To Say Farewell to Arms? Jun 5, 2009
The questions are: Does Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa know very well the history of Ghana ... I have gone to greater lengths to ask these questions because anyone who claims to know the history of Ghana must be able to give answers to the above posers off hand ... Minister of Information knows the history of Ghana he must not make such unintellible statements which are not buttressed by facts. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Modena goes gay with Kente Show Jun 4, 2009
The history of Ghana is within the culture of its people. The Kente cloth has consistently been part of our culture and we are here to let the world know we have culture and values, he told the teeming audience. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Eagle, thou art an eagle, stretch out your wings and fly K Aggrey May 31, 2009
We have certain youngsters who do not know the history of Ghana or even the geographical areas making comments as gospel facts , but which show crass ignorance. Then we have the KKK, the local and the diaspora, conservative tribalist right wing desperately trying to cause division and destroy the nation Then on occasion we have brilliant articles that show how we can be winners. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Support the arts industry - Ama Ata Aidoo May 5, 2009
He said: "Ayesha's story talks about the psychic history of Ghana ..the psychic history of this country have not yet been written," and urged women to take up the challenge. Ms Harruna Attah, who read a piece of the story to the audience, expressed her gratitude for the support she had received. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Leaders reminded that "positions are not possessions" May 2, 2009
He said the country was expecting President John Evans Atta Mills, as the appointed servant of Ghana at this time of the history of Ghana, to democratically lead the nation to social, economic and moral advancement. "We pray that God grants him the grace and wisdom to serve honestly, selflessly and humbly as Christ Jesus.". (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Atta-Mills hits the road crawling to his 100 days Apr 17, 2009
The result has been another first for President Mills the slowest gathering of a government in the history of Ghana. The man who would be president and who had spent 8 years preparing and 4 years as an apprentice was to be beleaguered by the biggest lobbying agenda in NDC history. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Enough Must Be Enough for Rawlings Too!! Apr 13, 2009
I will not charge him a pesewa for all that if only it will keep him occupied enough to know that he can make better contributions to the political history of Ghana through means other than what he has chosen to use now. His political sun has already set. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Rawlings' Utterances Do Not Help Apr 4, 2009
Never in the history of Ghana have we seen a president cut down on his own office budget to set a precedent for the whole country. President Mills is also looking to improve the country's infrastructure like roads, schools and mostly hospitals some of which were run aground by the past administration. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
RE-Mills Fools Muslims Mar 29, 2009
All he cared for was his family, friends and political affiliates being on the first possible flight to Hajj and the rest of the Muslims can go to HELL. Ghanaian Hajj Pilgrims suffered the worst experience in the history of Ghana under Alhaji A. Mahama. The VEEP could not use his influence to get fund and help improve the Zongo community when he traveled to all those Middle Eastern countries. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Amidst Abuakwa Trials and Tribulations, Kwaa-Atta is Whirling at Crossroads Mar 22, 2009
Political history of Ghana itself regurgitates fundamental problem in the country. The country has a loosely defined liberal democracy from its virulent socialist precipice. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Montreal Celebrates Ghanas 52nd Independence Day Mar 16, 2009
A brief History of Ghana followed by a short documentary of Dr Nkrumah entitled The Rise of Nationalism was presented by Dr. Quao to educate the community on Ghanas Independence struggle ... Activities of the evening include Adowa dance, cultural dance by Ewe Association, and Fante Association, What Do You Know quiz on the history of Ghana, Fashion Show In style and a raffle draw. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
RE: Bagbin: Ghana Had Founding Fathers Mar 10, 2009
This is worse than patently false and shows that Alban Bagbin knows very little about the history of Ghana and the African decolonisation movement and The African Revolution, which the CIA paid $13,000,000 to overthrow. Mr. Bagbin was said to be stressing some fraudulent collective in Parliament on February 28, 2007, that I think together, led by some individuals including Dr. J B Danquah, our grandfathers did well by achieving independence for us. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Samia to cause review of parliamentary standing orders Feb 28, 2009
Ms Nkrumah pledged to work to ensure that the works and writings of Dr Nkrumah were available at all levels for everyone to read and understand Nkrumaism, to prevent attempts by anti-Nkrumaists to distort the history of Ghana and her independence struggle. She called on the CPP to "go to the people, eat with the people, live with the people, love the people and above all listen to the people" as a way to rejuvenate the party and make it an alternative for winning the political mandate of... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NDC Canada Chapter Holds Victory Celebrations In Montreal Feb 17, 2009
The Chairman of NDC Canada Chapter, Mr. Kofi Sordzi, who was sworn in as Chairman in 2007 by NDC executives from Accra pointed out in his opening remarks that the Partys victory in both the Presidential and Parliamentary elections in December marked a great watershed in the history of Ghana. He remarked that the December electoral victory stabilized real democracy in Ghana and attributed this victory to the dynamic leadership of the Leader of the party Flt. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The Quality Issue: Improvement for Ghana Feb 17, 2009
This has been the policy history of Ghana for the past ten years in its attempt to compete with other countries in the quest for human development and towards alleviating poverty. and widening options for people in terms of education, health, employment income, to mention but a few. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Kuffuor and Rawlings Won't Face Firing Squad over Ex Gratia ? Feb 13, 2009
Commenting on the controversial Ex-Gratia for former Presidents for the first time in his weekly political broadcasts to millions of Ghanaians around the World, former Ghanaian-American Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate, "Osagyefo Dr" Kwame Presidente', (popularly known by Ghanaians around the World as Kwame Mayor), said he is optimistic "Kuffuor and Rawlings will never face firing squad in Ghana" but, described former President John Agyekum Kuffuor as the most greedy, selfish, arrogant and callous... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
2008 Elections and Tensions in Ghana: The Solution is The United Africa Feb 8, 2009
It is evident from the political history of Ghana that no one socio-political group can successfully monopolize the presidency yet ethnic groups out of the imperative need to protect ethnicity resort to means to monopolize political power thereby creating perpetual tensions that rise to a crescendo at election timethe time when it is likely to further perpetuate monopoly of power or to grab it ... This fact is affirmed by the political history of Ghana and Africa. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
