No Upper House or Prime Minister for Ghana, Mr. Kufuor

Saturday, July 12, 2014

Folks, the national discourse on our problems of under-development continues. Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has struck a rhythm on serious political dynamics that should not be left uncommented on because it entails a lot. And I see a lot wrong with that rhythm. First, let’s get to know what Kufuor’s views are.

1.      RECONSTITUTION OF COUNCIL OF STATE

He has called for the reconstitution of the Council of State into an Upper House of Parliament to serve as an effective check on both the Executive and Lower House. (As currently constituted, the Council of State is an advisory body to the Executive).

Finally, something to confirm my stance

Friday, July 11, 2014

Folks, I haven't made any secret of my vitriolic reaction to the orchestrations by the Mahama-loathing politicians and their unwitting followers, especially in criticizing those taking to the street in the name of freedom of association and speech to condemn President Mahama as the cause of the country's woes in our time.

As I continue to unpack their agitations and motivations for such rabble-rousing, I won't hesitate at all in repeating my often-stated viewpoint that President Mahama is not Ghana's problem. Ghanaians are the cause of Ghana's problems and the earlier they recognize this fact and turn a new leaf to contribute their quota toward solving problems, the better chances are that we can take the country (and ourselves) out of the woods.

Many people reacting to my high-sounding claim that President Mahama is not Ghana's problem were quick to write me off as a shameless bootlicker, using my opinion pieces to attract attention and be given an appointment in government. I have never ceased laughing off such vile opinions.

These anti-Mahama people are really suffering

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

My good friends, so much has emerged for us to know how the anti-Mahama elements are doing their dirty politics.

They began by using the opportunities given them by our democracy to register their protest (even with their loss at the general elections, which they contested at the Supreme Court to no avail). They have relied on their political parties as the smokescreen behind which to agitate and provoke confrontation with the Establishment. 

These political parties are legitimate institutions, registered and recognized, meaning that using them to poke the sides of the government cannot be regarded as undemocratic. We have seen how party buffs are manipulated to take to the street and indulge in acts of vandalism and to cause mayhem thereby. 

We have also seen how so-called civil society groups are operating, pursuing the agenda of the anti-Mahama camp and making utterances to suggest that Ghana is doomed under President Mahama. 

Is the United Nations threatening anti-gay Ghana and others?

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Folks, the latest development is that the United Nations has agreed to recognize and respect the rights of its staff members who are gay/homosexual. It is reported that the UN will support them in every way to live their lives as such, even within the premises of the UN Headquarters.

Of course, every human being has the right to determine what is good for him or her and to pursue it in the interest of self-actualization and fulfillment. But that pursuit should be situated within the context of that individual cultural and social origin and preferences. At least, the human being has an origin to defer to. When too much laxity occurs, a free-for-all situation arises to endanger the collective will of humanity. That's what I know. Others know other things.

But the truth is that every society has its own culture by which it is identified wherever it shows up, regardless of what the individual members of that society may prefer or uphold. No man is an island, we are often told.

Parliament adopts a National Anti-Corruption Action Plan

Friday, July 4, 2014

Parliament on Thursday unanimously adopted a National Anti-Corruption Action Plan to guide national discourse on corruption. It seems Parliament is now responding to a national call. Hurrah!!

Mr. Ben Abdallah Bandah (MP for Offinso South Constituency) moved the motion for the adoption of the Plan and regretted that the various anti-corruption laws already in existence are ineffective in tackling corruption. He cited the Public Procurement Act, the Whistle Blowers’ Act and the Financial Administration Act, among others, as not achieving the necessary result since “in spite of all these, corruption appears to be on the astronomical rise”. It is imperative, then, that for government to attract more donor support, it must vigorously tackle corruption head-on, he said.

John Dramani Mahama is not Ghana’s problem

Thursday, July 3, 2014

It was not for nothing that the late General Kutu Acheampong observed that “Ghanaians are difficult people”. If we can unpack this loaded observation and place it within the context of current goings-on, we should know ourselves better. We should use that knowledge to re-position ourselves for nation building.

Some people have asked me several times why I continue to support President Mahama and his government despite the growing public concern that they are not solving problems to improve living conditions in the country. Others have been quick to label me as a sycophant or a heartless Ghanaian living outside the country and not aware of the dire circumstances in which the citizens live. In effect, they wonder why anybody should support the President when he is “incompetent”.

All of a sudden, President Mahama has become their dirty bath water to be thrown away. Those political opponents who have not seen anything good coming from President Mahama have even gone to the extent of soiling his image with unfounded allegations of corruption, immorality, and insensitivity to the plight of the people. They are demanding that he should resign to prevent Ghana from collapse.

The NPP and its affiliates are really frustrated

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Folks, these NPP people are really at their wits’ end. Having been rejected at Elections 2008 and 2012, they are really hurting beyond measure and so frustrated in the political wilderness as to lose their bearings. They are doing and saying anything at all to ratchet up their “rogue politics”.

We saw how they reacted to their loss at Election 2012 with vigour, violence, and determination only to be pushed further down the precipice. Ever since they revealed that they can’t tolerate this Mahama-led administration and will do things to make the country ungovernable, they have resorted to many acts of political mischief: vain propaganda to undermine authority, wild allegations to create enmity, and vain threats to cause public panic. None of those acts of derring-do has turned the tide in their favour.

They have used street demonstrations but not succeeded in making any gains. Their use of surrogate institutions and personalities has yielded nothing. Now, their trump-card is to create the impression that President Mahama has failed and must RESIGN within three months. (Why not within a day, week, or one month but three months? On what basis did AFAG choose the three-month ultimatum?)