If They Really Care For Us, Where Are Their Wives?
By Daniel Danquah Damptey Feature Article | Wed, 26 Nov 2008
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MILLS: But we do. Trust us. If Mills tells you he cares for you, he means it.
GHANABA: Then show us.
MILLS: Have I not sent my second in command to speak on my behalf? Yes, John Mahama is my boy. He goes where I send him”
GHANABA: This! I care for you is something oo?
We hardly see you oo. And when you make any appearance, it is just for a short while.
MILLS: Yes, you know, I am being prepared for the great day. And as you know, if a king is to be enstooled, he is kept in confinement for a certain number of days. Yes, I am the king in waiting. My own is going to be an imperial reign. That is why I am holed up in my home region. I am being taken through the customs and cultural practices of the Fantis. It is the turn of the Fantis. You see, the Akims, the Akuapems and Asantes are one. They have had their turn and it is now time for the Fantis.
Vote for Atta Mills and all your problems will be over. This is because he cares for you.
GHANABA: But sir, if you care for us, why is it that your wives are not part of the campaign team.
MILLS: Oh no, leave the women out. You see, in the traditional African Society, women were relegated to the back ground. I am a typical African to the core, and I must conform to our tradition.
GHANABA: But sir, where is your wife?
MILLS: You mean Naadu? At home, of course! Where did you expect to see her?
GHANABA: By your side, sir.
MILLS: This job I have undertaken for myself is not for the chicken-hearted. A woman by my side will weaken my resolve. You see, I am a disciple of Zuza and I must be seen to be acting the script. Infact, the day Naadu went to the market, [was it Kaneshie or Agblogbloshie?] Never mind. She complained of headache here, stomach ache there and many other ailments.
Infact, I couldn't sleep that night. I wish I had my child with us that night.
GHANABA: Which child are you talking about, Sir? MILLS: The one I had with Esi Mansah and didn't acknowledge at first. But after much pressure, I had to formally go for him.
But the greatest regret is that, I sent him to stay with my sister instead of bringing him home. But did I have a choice? Naadu literally refused to accept him into our home.
But the day she went to the market on a campaign trip, she realized that she was mistaken in her decision.
For John Mahama's wife don't ask me about her. John is here. Ask him yourself. Do the same to Ama Benyiwa Doe.
GHANABA: But the wives of all the antelopes have joined their husbands on their campaign trip. The women have organized themselves into groups and are sending strong signals to indicate that the NPP really cares for us.
MILLS: Hey stop there! You are lucky we are not in power. Infact, count yourself lucky that the Criminal Libel Law has been repealed. Just count yourself lucky. Infact, I am in a very good mood, otherwise, I would have put your name in our black book. Do you know what happens to all those whose names happen to enter our black book? Well, I will tell you.
They disappear. At best, they are given identification marks. But I have not decided whether to forgive you or sanction you. When we come to power, we shall not forgive them. Kufuor, Akufo Addo, dem dem. Their names are in our black list. Zuza wants me to act tough, and I intend to do just that.
There are moments I have to shout, curse, shove, threaten and then assuage their feelings with the “I care for you” message.
You see I don't want Zuza to have different thoughts about me. It was he who pulled me out of the dungeon of obscurity into limelight
GHANABA: But wait a minute. Where is Zuza by the way?
MILLS: Beside his wife. Both of them are threatening fire and brimstone upon the people.
GHANABA: But sir, why don't you ask your wife to join you on your campaign trips! What about the wife of the person who is running after you.
MILLS: What do you mean by “running after me?
GHANABA: O sir, I mean your Deputy or Running Mate.
MILLS: O ye men of little faith. You mean John Mahama's wife?
GHANABA: Yes, that is exactly what I mean. We don't see your wife; neither do we see John Mahama's. What about Spio Garba? The people are yearning to see the husband of Ama Benyiwa Doe. But where at all is the man? I bet you, her husband, if indeed she has one, will be suffering oo? Continued
GHANABA: Then show us.
MILLS: Have I not sent my second in command to speak on my behalf? Yes, John Mahama is my boy. He goes where I send him”
GHANABA: This! I care for you is something oo?
We hardly see you oo. And when you make any appearance, it is just for a short while.
MILLS: Yes, you know, I am being prepared for the great day. And as you know, if a king is to be enstooled, he is kept in confinement for a certain number of days. Yes, I am the king in waiting. My own is going to be an imperial reign. That is why I am holed up in my home region. I am being taken through the customs and cultural practices of the Fantis. It is the turn of the Fantis. You see, the Akims, the Akuapems and Asantes are one. They have had their turn and it is now time for the Fantis.
Vote for Atta Mills and all your problems will be over. This is because he cares for you.
GHANABA: But sir, if you care for us, why is it that your wives are not part of the campaign team.
MILLS: Oh no, leave the women out. You see, in the traditional African Society, women were relegated to the back ground. I am a typical African to the core, and I must conform to our tradition.
GHANABA: But sir, where is your wife?
MILLS: You mean Naadu? At home, of course! Where did you expect to see her?
GHANABA: By your side, sir.
MILLS: This job I have undertaken for myself is not for the chicken-hearted. A woman by my side will weaken my resolve. You see, I am a disciple of Zuza and I must be seen to be acting the script. Infact, the day Naadu went to the market, [was it Kaneshie or Agblogbloshie?] Never mind. She complained of headache here, stomach ache there and many other ailments.
Infact, I couldn't sleep that night. I wish I had my child with us that night.
GHANABA: Which child are you talking about, Sir? MILLS: The one I had with Esi Mansah and didn't acknowledge at first. But after much pressure, I had to formally go for him.
But the greatest regret is that, I sent him to stay with my sister instead of bringing him home. But did I have a choice? Naadu literally refused to accept him into our home.
But the day she went to the market on a campaign trip, she realized that she was mistaken in her decision.
For John Mahama's wife don't ask me about her. John is here. Ask him yourself. Do the same to Ama Benyiwa Doe.
GHANABA: But the wives of all the antelopes have joined their husbands on their campaign trip. The women have organized themselves into groups and are sending strong signals to indicate that the NPP really cares for us.
MILLS: Hey stop there! You are lucky we are not in power. Infact, count yourself lucky that the Criminal Libel Law has been repealed. Just count yourself lucky. Infact, I am in a very good mood, otherwise, I would have put your name in our black book. Do you know what happens to all those whose names happen to enter our black book? Well, I will tell you.
They disappear. At best, they are given identification marks. But I have not decided whether to forgive you or sanction you. When we come to power, we shall not forgive them. Kufuor, Akufo Addo, dem dem. Their names are in our black list. Zuza wants me to act tough, and I intend to do just that.
There are moments I have to shout, curse, shove, threaten and then assuage their feelings with the “I care for you” message.
You see I don't want Zuza to have different thoughts about me. It was he who pulled me out of the dungeon of obscurity into limelight
GHANABA: But wait a minute. Where is Zuza by the way?
MILLS: Beside his wife. Both of them are threatening fire and brimstone upon the people.
GHANABA: But sir, why don't you ask your wife to join you on your campaign trips! What about the wife of the person who is running after you.
MILLS: What do you mean by “running after me?
GHANABA: O sir, I mean your Deputy or Running Mate.
MILLS: O ye men of little faith. You mean John Mahama's wife?
GHANABA: Yes, that is exactly what I mean. We don't see your wife; neither do we see John Mahama's. What about Spio Garba? The people are yearning to see the husband of Ama Benyiwa Doe. But where at all is the man? I bet you, her husband, if indeed she has one, will be suffering oo? Continued
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If They Really Care For Us, Where Are Their Wives?
Ruth | London- | 12/18/2008 11:46:00 AM
The fact that Mills thinks women should be at home and stay out of political affairs which concerns them greatly like education, health, homes amongts others show that my vote would be for NPP. Any man/woman that stands 3 times and loses 3 times should take the hint. Ditch Rawlings
If They Really Care For Us, Where Are Their Wives?
Akofa Hetor | Accra-Ghana- | 11/27/2008 1:34:00 PM
This is an article without substance . Atta Mills is his own man how many Ghanaian men can boldly stand elections after losing three times it takes a tough man to do that i will vote for him and i know he will win God saves us.
