Tag Archives: Ghanaian

Ghana: Lest We Forget – 1983 – Thirty Years Ago

May 13, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The year 1983 perhaps was the harshest year in Ghana’s modern history. In some countries there would be retrospectives, symposia and other kinds of public reflections on this most devastating year in our collective memory. When I say “collective”, I … read more »

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Ghana Is Sick

April 9, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Did Ghana actually celebrate its 56th Anniversary on 6th March 2013? What is there to be celebrated? Is it the high level of corruption in the system, the numerous environmental challenges being faced, the weak public institutions, misappropriation of state … read more »

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Wherein Lies The Ingenuity Of The Ghanaian?

March 28, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Some fifty-six (56) years ago the founding President of Ghana, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, declared in a landmark speech marking the Declaration of Independence of this small West African State that The “Black man is capable of managing his own … read more »

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Ghana needs a paradigm shift

December 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

…..from current beliefs to have Peace and Prosperity. We are all victims of a belief (cultural, religious, objective science) trap. Believe breeds fear. Ego is a derivative of fear . Fear and ego are the primary generators of divisiveness and … read more »

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Ghana: Mahama Must Not Be Elected-Admissible Reasons

December 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Badu, K “To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the citizens”(Taft). In practice, … read more »

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Ghana: Corrupt Politicians Mustn’t Just be ‘Thumbed-out’

November 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

With Their Ill-gotten Booty kept intact To serve as a deterrent from corruption and amassing of ill-gotten wealth through abuse of office, public office holders who fall foul to corruption and abuse of office must not only voted out as … read more »

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Ghana: Election climate heats up less than a month before polls

November 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Kissy Agyeman-Togobo There’s just 25 days to go before Ghana holds its hotly anticipated presidential and legislative elections, the nation’s sixth round of multi-party elections. The political environment could not be more polarised. Billboards are adorned with party colours … read more »

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Ghana: The Avoidable Debate

November 8, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Ogyakromian, Kweku Tuesday 30th October 2012 was another landmark in the development of our democratic process. On this day, in the northern regional capital, Tamale, the sitting president squared off with three other ‘perspirants’ for the right to occupy … read more »

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Can Ghana cope with Further NDC Second-term in office?

November 7, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

With all the flagrant abuse of power punctuated by official gargantuan corruption, the NDC party and government are asking Ghanaians to re-elect them into office. I ask all logically thinking fellow Ghanaians, can you cope with further NDC second four-year … read more »

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Ghana Is Not Thinking!

October 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Over the last few months I have, like most Ghanaians home and abroad, been following with keen interest the December electioneering campaigning of the major political parties competing in this elections. I have engaged in discussions on policy positions of … read more »

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Will Akufo-Addo bring down the moon too for Ghanaians?

October 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor We can now say with all certainty—and be brazen about it too—that the NPP’s Akufo-Addo is on an electioneering campaign of sorts to outrun himself. Or to outdo his running mate. The promises are flying … read more »

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Ghana: Looking At Our Ghana Today, Any Hope Tomorrow?

September 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

It is with regret to know that we started the race with the likes of Malaysia and South Korea, and just look at how they have progressed. They are making cars, electronics, good roads, good housing, and have put in … read more »

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President Rawlings Was Right, Ghana Is In Trouble

July 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

What do we expect the former Head of State, Mr Jerry Rawlings, to say again in respect to governance of our dear nation, Ghana? What clarification do we need from his comments on the actions and in actions of the … read more »

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Ghana: Service Delivery, Traditional Institutions, And Inequality

July 16, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Kofi Akosah-Sarpong Ghana’s economic surge has come with it service delivery challenges. With socio-economic inequality widening and much of the population rural bound, the delivery of goods and services still remain a daunting task. Of recent times, service delivery … read more »

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Ghana: economic nationalism through petty trading laws

July 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Kissy Agyeman-Togobo, Songhai Advisory The day after Ghana commemorated its 52nd anniversary since independence, not everyone was in a celebratory mood, especially not the Nigerian trading community. Ghana’s Minister for Trade and Industry, Hannah Tetteh is at the forefront … read more »

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Ghana Is Not A Haven For Nigerian Rebels And Criminals

July 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

When I clicked on the Ghanaweb news headlines on June 28, the first thing that caught my attention was the caption about 70 Nigerian ex-militants in police grips. Honestly, I was stunned by this nauseating revelation. A number of questions … read more »

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Who is More Desperate for Power, Mills or Akufo-Addo?

July 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

For some time now members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have not spared Nana Akufo-Addo at all. Whilst they see his actions as ‘threat’ to them, most of Nana’s statements have been misinterpreted to the masses. Their aim is … read more »

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What Does It Take To Be A Patriotic Ghanaian?

June 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Frieda Abilba, Tamale A man’s country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle; and patriotism is loyalty to that principle. ~George William Curtis I am a pharmacist by profession … read more »

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Ghana: The Borrowing Syndrome In the Midst Of Plenty

June 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

As a Ghanaian citizen and for a long time concerned about the economic affairs of the country, I wonder why a country like Ghana should always go begging for money from International Organisations like the World Bank (WB), International Monetary … read more »

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What exactly is wrong with President Mills?

June 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor For all that he may be to political observers, President Mills is definitely uncharismatic and lacks the drive to act decisively—and with authority too—as expected; but his approach to governance has to be viewed on … read more »

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Ghana: Politicians Bribe God To Win Election

May 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Most of us will be expecting our politicians in this day and age, after our sacrifices for a common position on democracy, to work selflessly hard in serving the people to earn votes as appreciation for hard work than bribing … read more »

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Ghana: Who is to blame?

May 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Ghana, the then Gold Coast being the fourth country in Africa to experienced the broadcasting on the 31st July 1935 by the effort of the Governor of the Gold Coast, Sir Arnold Hodson, popularly called the “Sun Shine Governor”, has … read more »

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Ghana: Can The Truth Be Twisted?

May 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Apathy, self centeredness, haughtiness, self-importance, self-possession, swells headedness, self-glorification, and lack of passion for human suffering is what the writer observed in most of the politicians in Ghana. This kind of attitude and behavior of some Ghanaian politicians envelope my … read more »

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2012 Elections: Putting Ghana’s Future Ahead of Partisan Politics

April 30, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

My fellow Ghanaians, Another week has begun, and one is welcomed to the usual Ghanaian Politics of Insults (POI) as the 2012 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections draw closer. The critical and concerned citizen is forced to reflect and wonder, “Where … read more »

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Let Peace Reign In Ghana

April 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Prof. Kofi Nsia-Pepra, USA Ghana’s exceptionalism as an “Island of peace” in a zone of war is on the brink of collapse by current political hostilities with indelible devastative ramifications for Ghana’s democratic stability if immediate collective action is … read more »

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Ghana: Is Tribalism Enough?

April 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

All the rhetorics, actions and divisive comments coming from both NDC and NPP has not disappointed me more than Ghanaians inability to unreservedly condemn and go on demonstration against the prevalent culture of tribalism and nepotism in our society. What … read more »

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Let’s not take our stability for granted – President Mills

April 8, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

President John Evans Atta Mills, on Holy Sunday, reiterated the need for Ghanaians to maintain the stability of the nation and do nothing that would disrupt national peace. He referred to the recent political trouble in Mali with its negative … read more »

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Can Miils And Ndc Ever Be Trusted?

March 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Kwabena Boateng Jacaboba, Juaben-Ashanti The birth, nature and historical development of NDC as a party have always been characterized by misinformation and propaganda activities. Is there any doubt to say that NDC has always been led by families and individuals … read more »

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Ghana at 55 – poised for a great leap forward?

March 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Nana Ampofo at Songhai Advisory Ghana marked 55 years of independence from colonial rule on 6 March 2012 – “no mean achievement” in the life of any nation, according to President John Evans Atta Mills speaking at the national … read more »

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