Some people run for cover when he appeared in the village square, elegantly dressed in full military attire. The last time these people checked, it was a certain military attired Caucasian-Negro in charge of the land who could boom at will, and that was some twenty-three years ago. He came back in mufti as a … Read more
Even though the Edo Gubernatorial election was postponed from for about two weeks, it appears not much changed within the period in terms of its outcome. Epistemologically speaking, we saw a titanic battle between People’s Democratic Party (PDP)’s Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and All progressives Congress (APC)’s Mr Godwin Obaseki. While for the purpose of analysis, … Read more
The sight of President John Mahama clad in a military uniform has apparently shocked quite a number of people. And for a very good reason. Few in Ghana remember military rule with fondness. For however well military rule begins, the end is usually ruinous. It comes with the territory: if you are trained to do … Read more
By Larweh Therson-Cofie Should a statue of an important person or a hero be the subject of a row in a country – in a way that makes pulling down of the object a necessity? The answer is yes or no. I answer yes, if the statue’s presence does not represent or work for the … Read more
“Two robbers breaking into a museum, devastating, looting and burning, leaving laughing hand-in-hand with their bags full of treasures; one of the robbers is called France and the other Britain.” Horse Head. One of the dangers of not remembering the past is the risk of repetition of the past as a surprise. Some African countries … Read more
“Mahatma Gandhi will always be remembered as long as free men and those who love freedom and justice live” (Haile Selassie 1, Emperor of Ethiopia). “Gandhi must be forgiven these prejudices in the context of the time and the circumstances” (Gandhi’s grandson and biographer Rajmohan Gandhi attributes this quote to Nelson Mandela). Here are some … Read more
“As Hitler did to bring Germany together, we should also do it here. Hitler was a smart guy, but he went a bit too far for wanting to conquer the world” (Yoweri Museveni, Uganda’s President). “Kaffirs are as a rule uncivilised—the convicts even more so…The reader can easily imagine the plight of the poor Indian … Read more
A political crisis of longstanding duration has been brought to the world’s attention by the actions of a competitor at the recently concluded Olympic Games. Marathon runner Feyisa Lilesa’s gesture of raising his arms aloft in the form of a cross as he was about to confirm his silver-medal position was a politically-motivated one intended … Read more
To start with, how is the membership of the Council of State selected? Who are the current members? When and how often do they sit to counsel the President, if they do it at all? On what issues do they advise the President? One may say why do you bother us with these questions which … Read more
“Criticism is something we can avoid easily by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.”– Aristotle That’s it! The quiet real people of Britain rose up against an arrogant, aloof and untouchable political class and contemptuous Brussels elite. So, Britain has broken free from the arrogant European Union dictatorship! Surely, they won’t see another stream … Read more
Japan’s Emperor Akihito has said he fears age and deteriorating health mean he is finding it difficult to continue in his role. The revered 82-year-old emperor’s comments came in his second-ever televised address to the public. While he did not use the word “abdicate”, he strongly indicated that he wishes to hand over his duties. … Read more