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

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: Presidents Mills And Mahama: Are They Really Different?

By: Kingsley Nyarko, Psychologist, Accra It is very difficult to strike a difference between our late President Mills and his successor—President Mahama. It appears, per their leadership, they have more parallels than differences. Critically observing them within the last one … read more »

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Ghana: Rawlings, Mahama Grateful for Mills’ Death?

Kwesi Bosumtwe “Divine intervention” created a great deal of goodwill for President Mahama on his (late President Mills) demise and also public sympathy also served a fine purpose in helping to ignite the hope within the party.” These were the … read more »

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Ethiopia: What Killed Meles Zenawi?

By Tibebe Samuel Ferenji First of all, I would like to express my sympathy to the family, friends and supporters of Prime Minster Meles Zenawi. Although his death is celebrated in some quarters of our society, there is no question … read more »

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Ghana: President Mahama, You Are A Dishonest Man

By Kwadwo Poku Out of respect for the dead, I have been silent for the past month concerning the political happenings across the fruited plains of our dear nation but there comes a time when one can’t take it anymore … read more »

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Ghana: The Morning After The Marathon Mourning

At long last, the mortal remains of the late President Mills have been buried and the funeral duly performed. According to Akan tradition, we will have to wait for one year before we gather again to observe yet another celebration … read more »

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Ghana: Mills Last Words, Was That A Suicide Note?

Before you all start throwing darts, arrows and bullets at me, hear me out. In death, President Mills is being made to be what he was not. He was good decent man and his opponents will even admit that but … read more »

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Ghana: Our Politics Can Only Survive With Truth And Honesty

I welcome the frank comments made by the Head Pastor of the Lighthouse Chapel Bishop Dag Heward Mills that handlers of President Mills and Ministers lied to the Ghanaian people. I have echoed this position since our President passed away … read more »

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Goodbye Prof. Mills, Goodbye Friend

On the 21st of July, 1944, you were welcomed to this world of both good and evil. We wore white and were busting in elation for there was an addition to the Ghanaian family. Honestly, you were not just any … read more »

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Rumors Ghana’s new vice president is gay spark moral panic

Unproven allegations that new vice president of Ghana, Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur, is gay have been circulating creating a moral panic in the country A political scandal has been rocking Ghana in the last two weeks with allegations circulating in the … read more »

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Ghana: Instead of flogging the dead “Asomdwehene”…

By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor As is to be expected, those who have no concrete solution for solving the country’s problems are still fouling our air with their useless political rhetoric. They are still making utterances to annoy us. Sekou … read more »

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Africa bids farewell to Ghana’s late leader

Ghana’s late president John Atta Mills is being laid to rest in a service attended by international dignitaries and African leaders. Mills died suddenly in July, reportedly with throat cancer. Mills’ death on July 24 came five months ahead of … read more »

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Ghana: President Mills Goes Home

opinion Cape Coast — President John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills has gone to his maker. His death and the manner in which it occurred have led to heated exchanges and demands for an inquiry. There is a time to be … read more »

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Ghana’s President John Atta Mills Burial Live Updates

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Ghana’s President John Atta Mills funeral to be held in Accra

The funeral of Ghanaian President John Atta Mills, who died suddenly in July, is to be held in the capital Accra. Thousands of Ghanaians are expected to attend, as well as some 18 African heads of state and visiting US … read more »

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Ghana people bid farewell to late president Mills in Pictures

Ghana’s government officials and celebrities bid farewell to the remains of Ghana’s late president John Evans Atta Mills in Accra, capital of Ghana, on Aug. 8, 2012. The late President Mills, 68, died suddenly on July 24, at the 37th … read more »

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Ghana’s President Mills: A Good Scholar, But a Bad President

By Kwame Okoampa-Ahoofe, Jr., Ph.D. Mr. John Agyekum-Kufuor cannot be more accurate, and even statesmanlike, when the former president tersely and poignantly observes that his great personal achievements call for a solemn celebration of the passing of President John Evans … read more »

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Ghana’s New President Nominates Governor Of Bank Of Ghana As Vice

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated the Governor of the Bank of Ghana Paa Kwesi Amissah Arthur as his Vice President. A letter to this effect will be dispatched to parliament today in accordance with the 1992 Constitution. The spokesperson … read more »

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Why should People blame Rawlings

Jacob Wince In this world everybody has his opinion and judgement on everything that happens. There is a saying that when one walks, those at the back see that person better than himself. Who liked Atta Mills more than the … read more »

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Analyst: Ghana’s Democracy Unaffected by President’s Death

Political analyst Emmanuel Akwetey said Ghanaian democracy and institutions will not be affected by the sudden death Tuesday of President John Atta Mills. Akwetey, executive director of the Institute for Democratic Governance said Ghanaians have learned to be guided by … read more »

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US President Barack Obama hails Ghana leader for rights, economy work

US President Barack Obama paid tribute to Ghana President John Atta Mills on Tuesday after his sudden death, hailing him as a “strong advocate” for human rights and a tireless champion of his people. The 68-year-old Mills died Tuesday hours … read more »

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Ghana’s vice-president sworn in as the new President

ACCRA, Ghana – Ghana’s vice-president has taken the presidential oath of office just hours after officials announced the country’s leader had died. President John Atta Mills died Tuesday at a military hospital before he could finish his first term in … read more »

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Ghana’s President John Atta Mills is dead

Ghana’s President John Atta Mills has died unexpectedly, a presidential statement said, and an aide said his death occurred on Tuesday after he took ill on Monday night. The death of the president of the world’s No. 2 cocoa grower … read more »

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Mills declares: I’m ready for re-election

President John Evans Atta Mills says he is set for the 2012 election with the strongest belief that Ghanaians will honour him again with a second term. His campaign message according to Director of Communications at the Castle, Koku Anyidoho … read more »

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Does President Mills Deserve A Second Term In Office ?

By Leo R. Sam It is O.K. to disagree with me STRONGLY. However, do not insult me right away. I accept the fact that you have the RIGHT to disagree with me. Hopefully you also accept the fact that I … read more »

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

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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Rawlings: The Putin of Ghana

By: Kobina Antobam In a political sense, there is no denying the fact that former President Jeremiah Rawlings gave birth to President Atta Mills. The lone kingmaker, Rawlings, with his usually threatening demeanor, virtually shushed and hushed everybody up and … read more »

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What exactly is wrong with President Mills?

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: Things Mills needs to do to bring back J.J

There are different characters and different types of behavioural characteristics. Rawlings is one person I have studied over the years. He shouts his anger out and that ends it. He is not a wicked man. His heart is very soft … read more »

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Ghana: After “killing” the NDC, Rawlings turns to extinguish June 4 too

By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor Gradually but steadily, the virus biting former President Rawlings has succeeded in inflicting irreparable damage on his political career. It is amazing (or confounding?) how fast he is dimming his own light and refusing all … read more »

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