Apart from gospel Music, I am a big fan of Jamaican Reggae Music. I love the music of Joseph Hill of culture fame. My best number from Culture is “Where the tree falls.” In that song, the musician asserted that “where the tree falls. There shall it lie until judgment take its course.” My High … Read more
The appointment of Mrs Charlotte Osei as the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana by President John Dramani Mahama was met with critisms and doubt by section of Ghanaians. The critics argued she was incompetent hence would not be able to perform the task as an EC boss. Among those who denigrated and attacked … Read more
I read the above-quoted article, first from Peace FM website and later on ModernGhana.com. I would like to write a little rejoinder and raise matters that in my humble view must matter to all Ghanaians. In the article, the Archbishop Duncan Williams’ call on all those who ‘demonised’ his daughter (Charlotte Osei) with no reason … Read more
The founder and leader of Christian Action Faith Ministries, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has chastised detractors of the EC chairperson, admonishing them to come out and apologise for the character-assassinating attacks at her during the electioneering. “Those who demonised my daughter (Charlotte Osei) and called her all sorts of names without cause must come out and … Read more
Dear Afia, I do monitor most of your conversations with your friends during lectures. I must admit to the fact that I do like the clarity in how you express your views to your colleagues. But your opinion on funerals to your friends during the Geography lecture has kept me in a pensive mood. I … Read more
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo delivered his first speech as president-elect of the Republic of Ghana on Friday after a declaration of the results by the Electoral Commission (EC) chairperson, Mrs. Charlotte Osei. Among other things, Nana Akufo Addo thanked the incumbent, President John Dramani Mahama for conceding and his work for the country. He … Read more
After officially being declared winner of the 2016 presidential elections, New Patriotic Party (NPP) Candidate Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, now president-elect, addressed Ghanaians. He assured Ghanaians of a new wind of change, insisting “I will not let you down and will do all in my power to live up to your hopes and expectations”. SPEECH … Read more
SPEECH DELIVERED BY NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA, ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2016, AFTER THE DECLARATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. Ladies and gentlemen of the media, fellow Ghanaians, A few minutes ago, at 7:51pm precisely, the President of the Republic and the NDC presidential candidate, H. … Read more
By Francis Kwarteng “Election is about choosing candidates we believe can lead us, election is not about war, it’s about expression of views. Don’t accept bribe or fight among yourselves. Why fight or kill for somebody who wants to be in power. Allow others to also exercise their franchise. Only one candidate will be elected … Read more
“Election is about choosing candidates we believe can lead us, election is not about war, it’s about expression of views. Don’t accept bribe or fight among yourselves. Why fight or kill for somebody who wants to be in power. Allow others to also exercise their franchise. Only one candidate will be elected as president or … Read more
Retired Archbishop Emeritus of Kumasi Catholic Archdiocese Most Rev Peter Akwasi Sarpong has admonished supporters of the various political parties not to tease or intimidate aggrieved opponents when their party wins the December 7 polls. He said teasing and unsavoury comments could spark violence which will not augur well for the country. According to Archbishop … Read more
The Most Reverend Charles Gabriel Palmer-Buckle, the Catholic Archbishop of Accra, has urged Ghanaians to turn out and vote massively during the December polls. He said it was their civic responsibility for the nation to vote for any political party of their choice, as well as select the right leaders to run the country. He … Read more
The Metropolitan Archbishop of Accra, Most Reverend Charles Gabriel Palmer Buckle has called on Ghanaians to desist from voting on tribal lines. He admonished Ghanaians to rather cast their ballot based on their conscience. “Voting is a civic duty, and we must exercise it in a peaceful manner.” The Archbishop of Accra made this remark … Read more
Most Reverend Gabriel Charles Palmer-Buckle, the Catholic Archbishop of Accra, has expressed concern about Ghanaians lack of respect for time and punctuality to events. He noted that there was so much indiscipline with respect to time, noting that It had contributed to under-development in many areas of the country’s economy. “This attitude has contributed to … Read more
A political scientist at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Dr Edward Brenya, has said the resort to ethnocentrism by political parties will not necessarily win them votes. According to him, voters have already decided on who they will vote for come 7 December. His comment was in reaction to President John Mahama’s … Read more
The Presiding Archbishop and General Overseer of Action Chapel International, Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has expressed worry over political leaders engaging in tribal and ethnocentric comments ahead of the 7 December polls. His comments come after President John Dramani Mahama’s pronouncements that the vice presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, will be … Read more
Pope Francis on Monday extended indefinitely to all Roman Catholic priests the power to forgive abortion, a right previously reserved for bishops or special confessors in most parts of the world. Francis, who has made a more inclusive and forgiving Roman Catholic Church a characteristic of his papacy, made the announcement in a document known … Read more
Pope Francis has named 17 new cardinals among whom there is no Ghanaian. There are, however, three Africans in the list by the head of the Roman Catholic Church. This is the third time in three years that Pope Francis is naming cardinals, who will form the conclave to appoint his successor. Cardinals under the … Read more
Security agencies in the country have been urged to be proactive in the discharge of their duties efficiently in the lead to the general elections, to safeguard the peace and integrity of the nation. “Your professional services must be irreproachable and your behaviour should inspire confidence and ensure the security of the citizenry,” said the … Read more
The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III has just celebrated the 10th year anniversary of his ascendance to the revered 200-year-old throne of his ancestor, Usman Dan Fodio. Amidst praises and pomp, (former) heads of states, traditional rulers, dignitaries, well-wishers, admirers … Read more