Some of us are agasp when it comes to the general concept of Ghanaian jurisprudence and the selectively tacky manner, in majority of instances, how the laws are interpreted when they border on issues of interest both national and international.. No sooner was “cocaine girl” affair popped up than did we have judicial subpoena or … Read more
“Never make a politician grant you a favor; they will always want to control you forever” (Bob Marley, “Revolution”). WHAT WE EXPECT OF MARTIN AMIDU AS A POTENTIAL SPECIAL PROSECUTOR Of course we will be extremely elated if Martin Amidu should get assigned to a portfolio in the incoming Akufo-Addo government, say a Special Prosecutor, … Read more
..un tal Narteh, a panelist on foreign tv programme, l guess, has observed that, when he was in Ghana, some time back, he could tell from look of things within presidency that president John Dramani Mahama was not prepared to govern the country and those around him knew it and took advantage of him.. Well, … Read more
Folks, you may already have heard in the news what Maxwell Kofi Jumah said in condemning the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT) for demanding that the NPP under Akufo-Addo should fulfill its electioneering campaign promise of restoring teacher-trainee allowances within 100 days in office. He was later reported to have apologized for his scathing verbal … Read more
By Dr. Michael J. K. Bokor Friday, December 2, 2016 Folks, the glitches that characterized today’s “Special Voting” by personnel of the security services, journalists, and officers of the Electoral Commission to be on duty on the day of general elections (Dec. 7) don’t surprise me at all. They are symptomatic of the technical problems … Read more
Folks, there is a lot happening to suggest that the high hopes inflating the NPP camp of an electoral victory in the next few days are mere sand castles—mere gigantic castles in the air. Those building them refuse to see things beyond their noses even as they dig deep into the coffers for more resources … Read more
The Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) Officer of Obuasi Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi affectionately called Zuba, has promised to release to the public the list of beneficiaries of GH¢10,000 bribe doled out to Electoral Commission (EC) officials by executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti and Western regions. He disclosed that the covert … Read more
The Metropolitan Chief Executive Officer of Obuasi Richard Akwasi Ofori Agyeman Boadi popularly called Zuba, has accused the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) of doling out monies to officials of the Electoral Commission (EC) to rig the December elections in their favour. Speaking on Ultimate Breakfast Show hosted Lantam Papanko, he claimed the NPP is … Read more
Shut your trap Mac Manu, the likes of you don’t own Ghana! 4 “A lawyer with his briefcase can steal more than a hundred men with guns” (Mario Puzo, “The Godfather”). AKUFO-ADDO AS ATTORNEY GENERAL We should not overlook persistent sensational rumors that have it some anonymous University of Ghana law professors have been known … Read more
“A lawyer with his briefcase can steal more than a hundred men with guns” (Mario Puzo, “The Godfather”). AKUFO-ADDO AS ATTORNEY GENERAL We should not overlook persistent sensational rumors that have it some anonymous University of Ghana law professors have been known to have secretly written legal briefs and arguments for Akufo-Addo as a lawyer … Read more
Folks, it is slightly more than a day since news reports blaringly said that Samira, the wife of the NPP’s Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, had insulted President Mahama as useless and incompetent. She did so in the presence of the NPP’s Akufo-Addo and many high-ranking party officials, none of whom saw anything wrong with her line … Read more
Folks, permit me to take on the NPP armada on what I see as its futile campaign of desperation to win Election 2016. Many utterances from its leading officials and their lackeys all over the place maker me wonder whether they know what is at stake and how to go for it. So, what exactly … Read more
Welcome home, oh prodigal son Lucky Mensah. You were once a lost child, making campaign songs for NDC to win or to rig elections. However, you, having come face to face with the reality; seeing how bad the NDC are in government, especially under the presidency of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, you have returned … Read more
Welcome home, oh prodigal son Lucky Mensah. You were once a lost child, making campaign songs for NDC to win or to rig elections. However, you, having come face to face with the reality; seeing how bad the NDC are in government, especially under the presidency of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, you have returned … Read more
Folks, the only claim that seems to be working well for the NPP’s Akufo-Addo in his campaign to have a third bite at the Presidential pie is that he is neither corrupt nor corruptible. He has trumpeted it all and left a trail for his buffs to hang on to as they project him as … Read more
Folks, ever since Steve Malory (Executive Editor of the AfricaWatch magazine) published its lengthy report about the health status of the NPP’s Akufo-Addo, a lot has issued forth to feed public discourse. We have heard dismissive and condemnatory reactions from the NPP camp to suggest that Mallory and his medium were being used by President … Read more
Folks, ever since Steve Malory (Executive Editor of the AfricaWatch magazine) published its lengthy report about the health status of the NPP’s Akufo-Addo, a lot has issued forth to feed public discourse. We have heard dismissive and condemnatory reactions from the NPP camp to suggest that Mallory and his medium were being used by President … Read more
Hooting at Mahama is nothing but an act of desperation Folks, I have watched several times the video clip on what the NPP supporters at the Kokompe spare parts joint were “captured” as doing when President Mahama passed through that area on his electioneering campaign tour of the Greater Accra region. They were shown hooting … Read more
By Dr. Michael J. K. Bokor Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 Folks, I have watched several times the video clip on what the NPP supporters at the Kokompe spare parts joint were “captured” as doing when President Mahama passed through that area on his electioneering campaign tour of the Greater Accra region. They were shown hooting … Read more
The news report blared it loud: “I am not NPP—Gina Blay”. And we were given the benefit of the details: “The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Western Publications Ltd – Publishers of Daily Guide newspaper—Gina Blay has revealed that she is not a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). But, speaking on Starr Chat, … Read more