Ghana’s High Commissioner to Namibia and Botswana, Harruna Attah, has said he lost when President John Mahama lost the 2016 presidential election. In an article titled: ‘Serving my country: Losing an election,’ Harruna Attah, who voted for Mr Mahama in 2012 and 2016, said: “And so Mahama lost, and I lost.” He, however, added: “It … Read more
According to some trivia I read about Harold Wilson, Labour Prime Minister, some time ago, one of the things he missed most after leaving Number 10 Downing Street (Can’t remember whether it was when he lost to Edward Heath in 1970 or when he resigned in 1976) was the telephone. As Prime Minister, he never … Read more
Exactly 12:00 midnight on January 7, 2017, the National Democratic Congress’ bumpy journey in opposition started. This journey promises to be very eventful, albeit torrid. Opposition is hell, as some political actors have frankly observed. The NDC’s opposition journey will not be too different from this realistic observation. Many where those who were in self-denial … Read more
I greet you all in the name of God Almighty. Forgive me for composing this piece at such a time when the quintessential thing to do is to be sober in the New Patriotic Party’s victory and build bridges among its sympathizers. However,for the time being,at least,let me salute the President elect,Nana Akufo- Addo for … Read more
I greet you all in the name of God Almighty. Forgive me for composing this piece at such a time when the quintessential thing to do is to be sober in the New Patriotic Party’s victory and build bridges among its sympathizers. However,for the time being,at least,let me salute the President elect,Nana Akufo- Addo for … Read more
The National Association of Charismatic and Christian Churches (NACCC), is urging members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to be modest in their celebration of the party’s victory in the just ended general elections. This was contained in a congratulatory statement signed by the Association’s General Secretary, Bishop Gideon Titi-Ofei. “NACCC entreats the winning party’s … Read more
The National Association of Charismatic and Christian Churches (NACCC), is urging members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to be modest in their celebration of the party’s victory in the just ended general elections. This was contained in a congratulatory statement signed by the Association’s General Secretary, Bishop Gideon Titi-Ofei. “NACCC entreats the winning party’s … Read more
The past Elections in Ghana are a clear demonstration that Democracy in Africa as a whole is a matter of unfortunate corruption. Running a Party is costly. Paying Rent for Office Space in various cities and places, paying Party Staff Members, Administration Cost, Election campaign expenditures and other related expenses in African countries is immense. … Read more
2016 election is over but issues surrounding it keep trooping in. Kumawood actor Kwaku Manu is not a happy man at this moment because he claims people are spreading false information about him. The actor on his Instagram page has told his many followers that some individuals are spreading information that he endorsed a political … Read more
Indeed the role played by the Women Situation Room in Ghana’s 2016 General election invaluably contributed to the country’s transparent and peaceful election and must be applauded by all Ghanaians. The Women took the bull by the horn and Campaigned heavily to draw the attention of Ghanaians to the horrendous consequences of electoral violence. The … Read more
Ghanaians stuck between a choice of incompetence and intolerance My last Opinion piece was written three months ago. Instead, I have been listening and watching the incumbent President and the 16 turned 6 “wannabees” wooing us Ghanaians, to renew or give them the mandate to govern in our name and on our behalf. This opportunity … Read more
It was February 7, 2015. We woke up to a cold harmattan Saturday morning greeted by a shocking press conference by the INEC Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jaga. The rumours had been confirmed. The election has been postponed by six weeks. Yes, six week. To the government news outlets, it was a decision by the military … Read more
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is calling for an investigation into what it calls a major security breach at Innolink, the company printing the ballot papers for the Greater Accra and Volta Regions. The NPP had earlier accused the company of handing the printing plates of the presidential ballot paper to a man believed to … Read more
The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation has refuted findings of a research commissioned by Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) accusing them of biased reporting of political activities ahead of the December 7 polls. The study which was conducted from June to August to monitor any form of abuse of incumbency found that five out of the six state … Read more
Management of Innolink, the company printing the ballot papers for the Greater Accra and Volta Regions, have denied allegations by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that one of their officers handed over the plate for the Presidential ballot papers to an unknown man. Manager of Corporate Affairs, Mr Abraham Tettey-Nartey said “no presidential ballot has … Read more
The Christian Council of Ghana has decried what it says is the failure by political parties to include the needs of religious organisations and mission-based institutions in their 2016 manifestos. The General Secretary of the Council, Rev Dr. Kwabena Opuni Frimpong said they would have appreciated if the parties responded to the needs of the … Read more
Political Party executives will change attire and put on a casual wear after a rally is done and supporters will not for the next day, but not for Obaa Nyarko. The 42-year old woman from Esreso Adagya in the Ashanti Region has been wearing NPP paraphernalia everyday for 10 years. Day and Night, she is … Read more
Disqualified presidential candidate of the Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP), Dr. Henry Lartey has described the law based on which he was disqualified as a draconian law meant to stop political aspirants from contesting in Ghana’s election. The CI 94 he posited is an affront to Ghana’s democracy and the rule of natural justice and … Read more
Central Regional Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) Allotey Jacobs has disclosed that he stands with Madam Charlotte Osei, the Electoral Commissioner for disqualifying some political parties. According to him, the woman went by the law in executing the commission’s decision so it is unfortunate that everyone is criticizing her. To him, he … Read more
Participants at a gender capacity building workshop for political parties have stressed the need for the various political parties to make affirmative action a provision in their respective constitutions. The participants, majority of whom were women politicians, also called on the political parties to establish an empowerment fund to support women to run for members … Read more