Anatomy of Failure in Ghana

It is now becoming obvious that the government of Ghana failed its entrance examination on the use power for accelerated development, how to sustain the rule of law, and curb corruption.

Akufo-Addo’s enthronement and the theatre of the absurd

Renowned lawyer, Atta Akyea challenged opposition claim that Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the New Patriotic Party's Presidential Candidate was not properly elected by delegates at the party's congress held at the University of Ghana, Legon, last December.

The journey of the magi - the three wise men

Christmas is not the celebration of an historical event; it is a spiritual, universal and personal activity, says Bro Ishmael Tetteh

The True Wrinkles behind the President's Mask

There is no doubt whatsoever that when the history of Ghana is written, the name, Professor John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills would find a place in it. But, it will obviously not be on the list of those to be remembered for their contributions towards the stability and improvement in the standard of living of the average Ghanaian. The rightful place of Mills' administration would be next to the era of Kwame Abeh, the legendary highway robber of Ashanti, Sadaam Hussein Iraq, Iddi Amin's Uganda, Sanni Abacha's Nigeria, and Al-Capone, the never-to-be-forgotten, gangster, cheat and terrorist of the United States.

The Super Bowl: When Hawks Cry

Last Sunday's Super Bowl (American Football championship game) was a Roman Vomitorium of odious spew. This wasn"t the good, the bad, and the ugly.

So, who are the tax payers in Ghana?

Domokrakye gives an in depth analysis on the current tax situation in Ghana and explains why Ghanaians ought to pay taxes.

All hail the new IGP:We have a new Inspector General of Police, Mr Paul Tawiah Quaye

As is usual in Ghana, his praise-singers are out, singing his praises. They are touting his credentials and telling us how he will be the salvation of the police. He will do this and he will do that.

The task ahead Stars

The euphoric celebration that greeted the Black Stars' 4-1 victory over the nation's traditional rivals, the Super Eagles of Nigeria, on Tuesday night, was reminiscent of the wild jubilations that erupted when the senior national soccer team won their games during the 2006 Germany World Cup.

Issues: Concerning Education in Ghana

There are myriads of problems confronting education in Ghana. These problems have to be fixed for the sake of the young, especially those in K-12 schools and for those unborn. Several education reform efforts have been initiated over the years aimed at finding lasting solutions to problems concerning education in Ghana. In spite of that Ghana education is perceived to be still overwhelmed with insurmountable problems.

Ghana Under President Mills: So, What Has Changed?

Well-meaning Ghanaians continue to complain about the inability of the Mills-led NDC government to enunciate and implement policies that will ensure a positive turn-around in national affairs. Genuine concerns have also been expressed that the government doesn’t appear to be doing anything concrete to justify the rejection of the NPP by the electorate. Can President Mills’s government make the difference?

Shut up, CPP: Vanity of vanities, all is vanity. PART THREE

Little by little, socialism must be giving Ghanaians a bad name as worshippers of inferiority, iniquity, negativity and failure, says Eben Quarcoo

The Legacy of Kufuor’s Administration and the Fiscal Deficit

I am unable to find enough space for my article to say thank you to the Ex-President John Agyekum Kufuor for all the good work he and his administration did for Ghana but as a young man, I have found out that Ghanaians like destroying people for no reason and we are ever quick to point accusing fingers, put blame on others, even insult but never in a position to say thank you to our leaders just because of partisan politics. These are but a few of the legacies of Mr. Gentle Giant and I do hope you’ll find it interesting to read. To JAK, I say Ayekoo from me and the family.

EU(EEC) did not copy from Nkrumah's OAU concept, rather …

Everybody wants to be kin to a great man even if we don't share in their wealth. Many Ghanaians would say with pride "I come from Ghana, Kofi Annan’s country”.

In search of a reason to change Bawumia

Though the NPP initially announced that it was going to choose the running mate for the 2012 General elections in mid-2012, recent indications are that indeed the choice for the running mate and its announcement is just a few weeks away.

NDC, Corruption: Two Sides of the Same Coin - Katakyie

The recent daylight robbery of the state by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) through Alfred Agbesi Woyome has shaken the democratic foundation of our dear country, and had this scenario happened in the late seventies, I believe the military would have taken advantage of the situation to put some common sense in the heads of these professional armed robbers. It is however astonishing to note that in this period of national mourning due to the ‘Woyomic Syndrome’, the NDC members are shamefully putting a hard defence against this glaring thievery. Although Ghanaians have unanimously expressed their emotional disappointment in the leadership of the so-called Social Democrats, supporters of the NDC are the least bothered about the issue because they know that they are the direct beneficiaries of this organised crime.

Wayongo Philosophy and the Question of National Decency

Among the Akan of southern and central Ghana, there is a maxim which loosely translates as follows: “Under almost any circumstance, death must be preferred over humiliation.” For the Akan, therefore, it can hardly be gainsaid that the salient gauge of a civilized society, perforce, includes the level and extent to which the tenets of human dignity and human rights, in general, are both observed and enforced by the statal apparatus. And it is also not for naught that the Akan are fond of saying that: “No level of humn degradation is befitting of an Akan person.”

Rawlings Cannot Fool Ghanaians All The Time

In the wake of the predictable acquittal of all 15 suspects in the March 2002 murder of the supreme overlord of the Dagbon State, Ya-Na Yakubu Andani II, former President Jerry John Rawlings issued a harshly worded statement criticizing the Atta-Mills government for unwisely attempting to take the easy road towards the promised arrest, prosecution and conviction of the alleged suspects in this most heinous regicide (See “Rawlings: Ya-Na Court Ruling Should Not Surprise Anyone” MyJoyOnline.com 3/30/11).

Mr.President -‘If You Have Nothing to Do……’

His Excellency the President of the Republic has embarked on a tour to some regions in the country. The high point of the tours has been the commissioning of projects ranging from toilets to school blocks. The president himself has patted his back that his government has been doing well. According to the President, what his detractors say that his government has not done well is not true.

President John Evans Atta Mills Has Been Hoodwinked and Bamboozled By Rawlings And His Ewe Clan!!!

Many a Ghanaian admirer, sympathizer and detractor alike hold the opinion that President John Evans Atta Mills is a well meaning president who wants to succeed because to chart the course for a ‘BETTER GHANA’ President Mills will have to grapple with various constitutional requirements of appointing his Cabinet.

The Wal-Mart Way

Matthew Oye reviews a book which has motivated him - and has lessons for us all

First class or not Mills is a very poor leader

It really does not matter to Ghanaians whether President Mills got first class, third class or tenth class at university. His university qualifications will not put food on the table or provide jobs for thousands of unemployed Ghanaians. Thousands of Ghanaians under his leadership are suffering from high rent increases, unemployment, lack of pipe borne water and hundreds of failed promises. The question is what sort of legacy is this president leaving for Ghanaians?

Muslim view: Building the Muslim image

As a Muslim, have you felt embarrassed at certain times in your life? asks Dr Rabiatu Armah

The conundrum of Prof. Mills & his poverty politics

Apart from the anxiety of the population, he has an erratic founder of his party breathing down his neck and telling him how slow the government is. Instead of devising ways of getting out of his mess fast,

'Duty has called Ghana again to service'

Statement by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Minister of Foreign Affairs, NEPAD and Regional Integration, to Parliament on the AU and related matters March 23, 2007.

The Two Hearts of Kwasi Boachi

Cultural pomposity: a history lesson for the here and now Chris Benjamin reviews 'The Two Hearts of Kwasi Boachi'

Refugees... Here we come

Prize F Y McApreko writes on the agony of refugees.

Mr President, half a million BECE failures in 3 years is a threat to national security

According to statistics published this week in London on the 2,000 people charged over the August riots in England, there is a strong connection between a failing education system and social tensions. More poignantly, kids who fail in schools are more likely to fall prey to the underworld of crime and delinquency.

Christian View: Serving the vision

Rev Sam Korankye Ankrah talks about our relationship with God and what is means to serve the Vision

Why President Mills will be a one-term President

President John Evans Atta Mills has already made history by being the first president to face a primary challenge. It is becoming increasingly likely that he will also become the first one-term president. When he finally becomes a one-term president, the political historians will propound various theories to explain his defeat. I want to go on record as one of those who not only saw the president’s imminent defeat but also put forth seven (7) drivers of the prognosis.

All shall pass

Sakyi-Addo write on the new fashion trend.

An Open Letter to the Elephant Family… The countdown to the D-day

With just four days to the D-day, when the Elephant Family prepare for the selection of the Odehye Kronkron who takes over the Herculean task of succeeding the current Omanhene, there is so much apprehension as to who gets the leadership slot.

To succeed, we must first believe that we can. - Michael Korda

I remember one May Day event only in my life.