Tag Archives: Rawlings

Open letter to Ghana’s President Mahama

December 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT MAHAMA – WISDOM FROM THE NORTH Your Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, It is often said by elders that those who pay respect to the great, paves their own way to greatness. It is in the … read more »

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Ghana: Where is the moral high ground for Rawlings?

October 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor The ugly noise that Rawlings continues to make about his so-called principles of “probity and accountability”—which is the motivation for his persistent undermining of his successors—is more than annoying. According to him, everybody in Ghana … read more »

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Ghana: The ‘Devil’ Dies And Becomes The Angel Of God

July 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

THE CASE OF THE ASOMDWEEHENE, PRESIDENT JOHN EVANS ATTA MILLS: TRIBUTE TO THE MOST HUMILIATED PRESIDENT OF A REPUBLIC “Since the doctorial awards, sharp and soft tongues have wagged day and night, commending and discommending, praising and dispraising, as has … read more »

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Who liked Professor Attah Mills than JJ Rawlings

July 30, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Jacob Kporfor Everybody likes somebody than others or in the simplest term everybody has his favorite. Even among our children one may have the one he likes most. It is that person you will always wish the best for even … read more »

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Mills declares: I’m ready for re-election

July 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

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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Coming From America: A Letter To President Mills

June 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Dear Mr. President, I am writing to officially welcome you from your successful medical pilgrimage to the USA. I know you are probably upset with me because I was not at the airport to meet you. I was very busy … read more »

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Rawlings: The Putin of Ghana

June 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

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

June 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

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

June 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

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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Ghana: When a hen eats its own egg…

May 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor Indeed, Nature is inscrutable. As human beings, we may tap into it to improve our lives but if we think that we can know all about it and bend it to suit our personal desires, … read more »

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Ghana: Rawlings brings himself again!!

May 16, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor Former President Rawlings is in the news again; and, as is characteristic of him, he is in for the wrong reason. Speaking at the 30th Anniversary ceremony of the 31st December Women’s Movement, he was … read more »

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Rawlings, The ‘’Murderer ‘’ Now A Saint In The Eyes Of The NPP?

April 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

On June 4th 1979, an angry wind for SOCIAL CHANGE blew strongly and steady across the length and breadth of Ghana into every City, every Town, every Village and every Hamlet It blew into every abode and workplace, high and … read more »

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A Second Term For President Mills: To Do What?

April 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

To continue with his presidential special initiative on judgment debt payments? Whereas President Kwame Nkrumah was noted for his special initiative to industrialize the country, President John Agyekum Kufour remembered for his special initiative to develop the country by growing … read more »

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Ghana: How Rawlings Campaigned Against His Wife

April 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

And Caused Her “Defeat”. In an article written by one Kwesi Adu on the front page of ‘’The Insight ‘’ entitled ‘’ RAWLINGS And The Impossible Expectations, on the Wednesday 11th _ Thursday 12th April 2012He made some interesting revelations … read more »

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Ghana: Would Rawlings Reconcile With Mills?

April 6, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

analysis Regional ministers serving in the President Atta Mills’ government have reportedly initiated moves to reconcile their boss, President Atta Mills, and the founder of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Jerry John Rawlings. The Upper East Regional Minister, … 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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The ostrich called Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah… A General Mosquito!!

March 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor The NDC’s General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah, is playing the ostrich and will definitely smile at the wrong side of his mouth in the fullness of time. He claims that “the NDC is strong and solid. … read more »

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How does Rawlings expect Ghanaians to remember him?

March 21, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor It is pathetic that despite all the good work that Rawlings has done for the country, he is the very person staining his own image many years after leaving office. By constantly erring on the … read more »

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When an NDC supporter kills the NDC…

March 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor Ghanaian politics may be full of nonsense but nothing justifies the folly with which some functionaries of some political parties turn the dagger on their own parties, working feverishly to paint them black and praying … read more »

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In Ghana politics, hard words toughen skins

January 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor It is common knowledge that Ghanaian politics is heavily infested with insults, especially following the proliferation of the mass media and prevalence of the somehow unfettered exercise of the freedom of expression engendered by our … read more »

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Rawlings and Chinua Achebe’s lizard Part II

November 10, 2011 by benim

Before the emergence of Rawlings, governance had been mystified. When he burst onto the scene with his close attachment to the mass of the people, he succeeded in demystifying governance and raising the spirit of self-help and communal activities. No … read more »

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Rawlings and Chinua Achebe’s lizard

November 10, 2011 by benim

Do you remember Chinua Achebe’s proverb of the lizard that drops from the tall iroko tree to hit the ground, nods its head, and praises itself if nobody will praise it for surviving such a mighty fall? Former President Jerry … read more »

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If Rawlings won’t campaign for President Mills…

November 6, 2011 by benim

The NDC’s General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah, is reported to have expressed sentiments that I share, even if he has turned round to deny what was attributed to him. No one should beg Rawlings and his wife to campaign for the … read more »

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Rawlings: A Founder and Father now an OUTCAST? (Part II)

November 4, 2011 by benim

Friday, November 4, 2011 The causes of Rawlings’ problems are obvious. He is a bundle of contradictions who is suffering as a consequence of his own inability to come to terms with the reality of the human condition: he is … read more »

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Rawlings: A Founder and Father now an OUTCAST?

November 4, 2011 by benim

The irony of fate that has reduced former President Rawlings from the high horse of a hero to a near-villain in his own political camp defies rationalization; but it is understandable as the outcome of his own inability to change … read more »

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No one builds a house for the weaver bird!!

October 25, 2011 by benim

The resurgence of controversy over the resettlement of Ghana’s former Presidents is unnecessary. In sum, of all the problems facing this country, that of resettling the former Presidents is the least important. It is not worth anybody’s attention at all … read more »

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No Rawlings, No Vote? Bring it on, Nana Konadu!

October 3, 2011 by benim

Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings has carried her self-seeking agenda to a new level. This time, it is a case of pure blackmail against the Mills-led government. The gist? “No Rawlings, no vote!” As part of her “Thank You” tours around the … read more »

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The Rawlingses are crying for the MOON!

October 2, 2011 by benim

Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings is in the news again, making utterances that indicate the depth to which her family has sunk itself as it continues to seek needless public attention over non-existent concerns. She is reported to have … read more »

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