Ghana Undecided: Npp 'lost' But...Friday, December 12, 2008
It was predicted that the elections were going to be close. But not this close. Since I am such a small boy, I stand to be corrected but I think this has been the most competitive political race in Ghanas history. For now, we know for sure that last Sundays elections only succeeded in sepa ... |
We Have The 'skirt', Let's Go Get The 'blouse'Friday, December 12, 2008
Its official Ghanas next parliament will not be dominated by any single party. The seats are evenly distributed between the two main parties NDC and NPP but neither has the 116 seats needed to be considered as the majority party.Last week, when I wrote Lets vote skirt and blouse t ... |
Ghana Decides: An Electoral Commission We Can TrustThursday, December 04, 2008
After the registration fiasco last August, the Electoral Commission has truly won back my respect for all it has done to ensure that Sundays elections pass off with as few glitches as possible. No matter what anyone says, I believe strongly that the EC is one of the most competent agencies in the c ... |
Ghana Decides: All Eyes On UsTuesday, December 02, 2008
The eyes of the world are on us. We are being watched and we are being tested. Its a test we cannot afford to fail for our own sake and that of our fellow Africans who are in dire need of a good example of a well-organised, cleanly-contested and free and fair election. This week, almost every ... |
Ghana Decides: The Records Are The SameMonday, December 01, 2008
Note: This article was first published on May 12, 2008 Last Wednesday, the presidential candidate of the NDC, John Atta Mills gave the best speech Ive ever heard him make. When I listen to a speech I like to take some quotable quotes away with me. I hardly get any from President Kufuors spee ... |
Ghana Decides: Hold Your BreathMonday, December 01, 2008
From: The EconomistLAST year oil was found off the coast of Ghana. There was rejoicing, of course. But the mood was tempered by the knowledge of how oil has polluted the nearby Niger Delta and corrupted Nigeria. More than anything, Ghanaians were seized by a determination to avoid the resource ... |
Akufo Addo: Moving Too Fast Forward?Friday, November 28, 2008
I have just one question for you. Do you want to die? Ive just heard that your convoy has been involved in yet another accident this time on the Accra-Takoradi Highway. This is about the third accident in as many weeks, isnt it? Earlier this month, there was an accident involving the bus ... |
Tales From The LooWednesday, November 26, 2008
Warning: This article is about toilets Dont read if youve never used one. Last week, as the world marked International Toilet Day, I heard that in Ghana getting a place to attend to natures call is more difficult than getting a place to lay ones head. The statistics indicate that just about ... |
Tired Of Ndc Complaints IiWednesday, November 26, 2008
When I wrote last week about being tired of NDC complaints, I was referring to their numerous complaints about the forthcoming elections. I get the sense that some of you felt I was talking about their complaints in connection with issues such as corruption, the state of the economy, the sale of sta ... |
No Winners As Jak Jets Off To LiberiaWednesday, November 26, 2008
We launched a competition a few weeks ago asking you to predict where next JAK would travel to. You were imaginative with your responses, which came in thick and fast. Some of you said he would be going to outer space a place called Atlantis. Others mentioned that he might try out his luck in ... |
Reconciling Kufuor & Rawlings: Thanks Otumfuo, But...Thursday, November 20, 2008
For more than 10 years, there has been no love lost between John Kufuor and Jerry Rawlings. The two men have never missed an opportunity to show their disdain for each other.Rawlings thinks Kufuor is a thief. Kufuor says Rawlings is the devil Sasabonsam. Whenever it suited them, the two me ... |
Tired Of Ndc ComplaintsWednesday, November 19, 2008
Its difficult to understand why the opposition National Democratic Congress seems to be complaining about anything and everything these days. And only few of the complaints merit any serious attention. They complained and justifiably so about Nana Akufo-Addos use of state resources to campai ... |
Predict And Win: Where Next Will He Travel To?Saturday, November 01, 2008
In his lame duck days President John Kufuor has been very busy racking up the frequent flyer miles. Hes ending his presidency just as he started it. In the beginning we were told that he needed to travel the world to sell Ghana to investors. But these days, there isnt much focus on selling Gha ... |
A Democratic LotteryFriday, October 31, 2008
In a normal country, a partys position on a ballot paper means nothing to anyone. Even those who earn a living by interpreting the meaning of numbers do not often care a hoot about whether a party is number one or number eight on the ballot sheet. Ours, unfortunately, is not a normal country. ... |
Touch Not The Forest... And The “woodlot”Friday, October 31, 2008
Government has made its position clear: there are no plans to sell off the Achimota Forest. All well and good. But I am not convinced. First, there is the cock-and-bull story of a certain Nii Owu, the supposed original owner the property, demanding his land back. Then there is the information minist ... |
From My Archives: Is Prof. Mills Alright?*Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Prof. John Atta Mills doesnt look as healthy as he used to be. But does it matter? For months, people have been talking about Prof. Mills health. Its been the subject of numerous newspaper headlines. Prof. Mills in Coma, one headline screamed rather alarmingly, suggesting that the former vi ... |
'noko Fio' Party Launches CampaignMonday, October 20, 2008
The Noko Fio Party has launched its campaign to gain power, promising to make sure every Ghanaian gets to chop small, small. The campaign was launched on Thank God Its Friday the first time a political party has launched a campaign on primetime TV. Ace newscaster, B. K. Oduro who is ... |
"not Ready To Make Nice"...Friday, October 17, 2008
Here are the lyrics for one of my favourite songs from the Dixie Chicks. I love those Chicks and this particular song, Not ready to make nice, which won a couple of Grammy Awards in 2007, speaks a lot about my sentiments now. Enjoy If you get the song, please have a listen. Forgive, soun ... |
Huhuhu Doesn’t Do Me Hu!Monday, October 13, 2008
In my last days in journalism school a man I admire so much came to my class and delivered what may be described as a motivational speech. His message was simple: shake the basket. I will never forget that day and that phrase. When the speech ended, I pondered how I could go out into the real worl ... |
Now, There’s A Lawyer In The ‘family’Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Hello Kofi, Congratulations I hear you have completed Law School and now you are a full-fledged lawyer. I couldnt believe the news. It came to me as a shock but Ive thought long and hard about it and guess, what, all the shock has worn off. Kofi, I remember two years ago, you were in hot wa ... |
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