A chief's ode to JAK and NPP
By Zam R. Samin, Nsein - Ghanaian Chronicle Politics | Thu, 25 Sep 2008
| 
 People remember what you say for a while, what you do for quite long but how you make them feel, they never live to forget. - By: Jacob Ewudzie  |
“nothing debars us chiefs from giving commendations…a government which is able to keep its programmes on track in the face of spiraling costs of energy which hit a record high of $147 dollar per barrel in the face of a national budget projection of $85 … the National Health Insurance, capitation grant, school feeding and the elevation of the Nzema East District to a Municipal status as well as the creation of the new Ellembele district…..” THE ANTI CORRUPTION crusader of the Western Regional House of chiefs, and paramount chief of Nsein traditional area in the Nzema East District, Awulae Agyeifi Kwame (II) has jumped into the fray as to whether chiefs in the country, by our constitutional provision which debar them from participating in active politics, are supposed to blatantly ignore this condition, as some of the chiefs in the country are already engaging in open politics.
The outspoken chief, over the weekend mounted a spirited campaign for the ruling party, explaining the fundamental reasons why he thinks the current administration, led by his Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor has lived up to expectation and should be commended by all well meaning Ghanaians.
He said, for effectively handling the economy of the country, even in the heat of excessive pressure of the spiraling global cost of crude oil that rocked the nation, President Kufuor deserves to be praised. Awulae said it is not his nature to shower unnecessary praises on the political leaders of this country, since as a traditional leader he was mindful of the fact that the constitution prohibits such act.
He also accepted the fact that there was no law in the country that debarred chiefs from making political comments. Awulae pointed to the discovery of oil in the Western region and pointed out that “After centuries of exploration of oil and the eventual oil find, we of Nsein doff off our hats for President Kufuor and his gallant men”, he said.
Speaking at the climax of this year's Kundum festival of the chiefs and people of his traditional area at Nsein, Awulae, who is noted for his outspokenness, exploded by saying “I strongly feel that as a traditional leader, being mindful of the fact that the constitution of the land debars us from taking active part in politics, I am also aware of the fact that there is no law that debars chiefs from making political comments.”
Apparently excited about the performance of the government, Awulae stated the reasons why he thinks the government has performed creditably, pointing out that “ a government which is able to keep its programmes on track, even in the face of global hardships, with crude oil price hitting a record high of $147 per barrel, in the face of a national budget projection of $85, and yet the economy was able to absorp all these shocks.
The introduction of the National Health Insurance, capitation grant, school feeding programme and the elevation of the Nzema East District to a Municipal status by the NPP, as well as the creation of the new Ellembele district, he said, were among the visible development efforts in the Nzema area that deserved commendation. Awulae mentioned the construction of two dormitory blocks to accommodate the students of Nsein Senior High School, which he said was a promise made by Papa Owusu Ankomah, then Minister for Education, Science and Sports, which had been fulfilled by the government. The paramount chief also commended the government for road construction and other infrastructure in the district.
Awulae, after eulogizing the government also cautioned the Electoral Commission (EC) as the nation approaches the December polls to organise a successful election.
He said the President must end his tenure by supporting the Electoral Commission with the necessary logistics and financial support to conduct a free and fair election.
Awulae descended heavily on the military to stay away from the democratic process. He warned the men and women of the security services to stick to their roles as spelt out in the constitution.
He was full of praise that President John Agyekum Kufuor's tenure has almost enjoyed a full term. He ended by saying they have safely and peacefully handled the affairs of the country without any problem.
The outspoken chief, over the weekend mounted a spirited campaign for the ruling party, explaining the fundamental reasons why he thinks the current administration, led by his Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor has lived up to expectation and should be commended by all well meaning Ghanaians.
He said, for effectively handling the economy of the country, even in the heat of excessive pressure of the spiraling global cost of crude oil that rocked the nation, President Kufuor deserves to be praised. Awulae said it is not his nature to shower unnecessary praises on the political leaders of this country, since as a traditional leader he was mindful of the fact that the constitution prohibits such act.
He also accepted the fact that there was no law in the country that debarred chiefs from making political comments. Awulae pointed to the discovery of oil in the Western region and pointed out that “After centuries of exploration of oil and the eventual oil find, we of Nsein doff off our hats for President Kufuor and his gallant men”, he said.
Speaking at the climax of this year's Kundum festival of the chiefs and people of his traditional area at Nsein, Awulae, who is noted for his outspokenness, exploded by saying “I strongly feel that as a traditional leader, being mindful of the fact that the constitution of the land debars us from taking active part in politics, I am also aware of the fact that there is no law that debars chiefs from making political comments.”
Apparently excited about the performance of the government, Awulae stated the reasons why he thinks the government has performed creditably, pointing out that “ a government which is able to keep its programmes on track, even in the face of global hardships, with crude oil price hitting a record high of $147 per barrel, in the face of a national budget projection of $85, and yet the economy was able to absorp all these shocks.
The introduction of the National Health Insurance, capitation grant, school feeding programme and the elevation of the Nzema East District to a Municipal status by the NPP, as well as the creation of the new Ellembele district, he said, were among the visible development efforts in the Nzema area that deserved commendation. Awulae mentioned the construction of two dormitory blocks to accommodate the students of Nsein Senior High School, which he said was a promise made by Papa Owusu Ankomah, then Minister for Education, Science and Sports, which had been fulfilled by the government. The paramount chief also commended the government for road construction and other infrastructure in the district.
Awulae, after eulogizing the government also cautioned the Electoral Commission (EC) as the nation approaches the December polls to organise a successful election.
He said the President must end his tenure by supporting the Electoral Commission with the necessary logistics and financial support to conduct a free and fair election.
Awulae descended heavily on the military to stay away from the democratic process. He warned the men and women of the security services to stick to their roles as spelt out in the constitution.
He was full of praise that President John Agyekum Kufuor's tenure has almost enjoyed a full term. He ended by saying they have safely and peacefully handled the affairs of the country without any problem.
Comments To This Article
1 readers have commented so far on this story. And below this page is a sample of the latest comments published. Or you can also click view all to read all comments that readers have sent in.
| Rate This Story » | Current rating: 5 by 1 users |
A chief's ode to JAK and NPP
Anang | vanacouver/canada- | 9/25/2008 8:19:00 PM
Ask Jak where is Ghana's Gold Deposits ?property owning democracy??????????????????????????????
SOLD.
