Experts Gather In Ghana To Develop Improved Standards For African Elections Nov 12, 2009
ACCRA, GHANA - More than 100 practitioners and experts on elections from 25 African countries will convene in Accra Nov. 12-14, to assess recent elections across the continent and develop recommendations for standards that could mitigate conflict and improve election processes ... The Colloquium on African Elections: Best Practices and Cross-Sectoral Collaboration will focus on Ghana's 2008 elections, which were universally viewed as credible despite heated political tensions and a razor-thin... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Spio's man wins NDC Chairmanship Nov 12, 2009
In the view of the NDC Friends of Spio, "the victory of Mr Ankrah attests to the fact that despite attempts by some hardliners within the NDC to marginalize and denigrate the contributions of Dr Ekwow Spio-Garbrah to the NDC, many of those who are his friends and admirers are very much amongst those now trying to rebuild the party, its branches and its structures both in the diaspora and in Ghana." ... Mr Ankrah, a very successful businessman in both Ghana and the UK, runs a string of businesses... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghana, the hope and future of Africa Nov 12, 2009
That was Ghana must go. The federal government had asked Ghanaians to leave Nigeria as they constituted nuisance and cheap labourers which was denying Nigerian citizens the opportunity of getting a good job with good pay ... Ghanas economy was then in very bad shape and her citizens were leaving the country in thousands and were heading to Nigeria to seek for greener pasture, Ghanaians were every where doing all sort of things from menial job to prostitution and anything that can be done... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Economic growth strategies must be holistic - Dr Abbey Nov 12, 2009
Dr Abbey was launching Ghana Economic Review and Outlook 2009 in Accra ... Dr Abbey described the dilemma Ghana faced in policy making in present circumstances as a situation in which the economy was inflating and stagnating at the same time ... Copyright GhanaHomePage. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Kwaebibirem ends fruitless search for Presiding Member Nov 11, 2009
Mr Aboagye in his eight-year as presiding member told the Ghana News Agency that he decided not to contest the position again due to a convention adopted by the assembly that the District Chief Executive and the presiding member should not come from the same constituency, Akwatia or Kade ... Copyright GhanaHomePage. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Fifteen political parties to discuss decentralisation reform Nov 11, 2009
The participants will also consider the state, size and performance of the local government sub-structures, Mr Afriyie Ankrah told newsmen in Accra as part of engagement process on national consultation on the "Twenty Years of Decentralisation and Local Governance in Ghana." He said the PPDP was aimed at building a non-partisan blueprint that would be carried out irrespective of which political tradition is in government ... The rest are: Ghana Democratic Republican Party, Democratic Freedom... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Kwesi Pratt should be the last person to ... Nov 11, 2009
Anyone who has accessed Ghanaweb before will bear me out that the so-called article was a comment on some of my write-ups by on contributor who writes under the assumed name of The Law of Karma. This is the truth and anyone who doubts this contention can check the authenticity of this on Ghanaweb ... Is Kwesi Pratt telling us that, inspite of all his bravado and paa-paa he has never visited Ghanaweb before. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NPP should unite to wrest power from NDC- Kojo Alata Nov 11, 2009
Mr Alata who was speaking to the Ghana News Agency an interview, in Cape Coast on Tuesday said: "From polling station executives to the flagbearer elections, the NPP is about to either break into a new order where control of the party's destiny will fall into the hands of a younger generation of dynamic leaders or remain in the arms of septuagenarian politicians embarking on self-perpetuation." ... He said the objective was necessary for a popular party that was eager to win power in 2012 and... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Experts to assess elections in Africa Nov 11, 2009
The Colloquium on "African Elections: Best Practices and Cross-Secto= ral Collaboration" will focus on Ghana's 2008 elections, which were universal= ly viewed as credible despite heated political tensions and a razor-thin mar= gin between the candidates. "Participants hope to draw on lessons from the experience in Ghana, where for the second time in less than a decade, political power has chan= ged hands from the ruling to an opposition party through the ballot box." "Effective collaboration... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Africa: 'Meltdown Takes Toll On Tourism Industry' Nov 10, 2009
The report also said despite the global crisis, Africa has enjoyed one of the world's highest growth for inbound arrivals of three percent in 2008, fuelled by government tourism investment and improved quality standards, saying President Barack Obama's recent visit to Ghana not only put Africa under the international tourism spotlight but has also opened up the potential for African tourism revival among Africans living abroad ... It said that root tourism which is largely unknown to many core... (allAfrica.com)
Africa: Kufuor - Immunity Clause's Militarist Nov 10, 2009
Lagos Former president of Ghana, Mr. John Kufuor, has said that immunity clause in any constitution is militarist and protective of dictatorship and corruption ... The former president, who ruled Ghana for two consecutive terms,historically clarified that immunity clause in the Ghanaian constitution only existed during the military dictatorship in the country and on getting to power, he had to repeal the section which was then tagged"criminal libel law" ... While contending the argument that... (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Ruling Party Condemns Call for Violent Change Nov 9, 2009
Rawlings came to power in Ghana in 1981 via a violent military coup and carried out a "house-cleaning exercise" during which those considered to be corrupt, including former leaders of the country, were publicly executed ... " Galadima was quoted in an interview with THISDAY to have called for the "Ghanaian treatment" which the PDP said is a direct call for the overthrow of the current democratic dispensation through violent means. According to PDP, "In this context of Galadima's interview, he... (allAfrica.com)
Do Not Politicize the Ghana Armed Forces! Nov 8, 2009
Do Not Politicize the Ghana Armed Forces. Several reputable pro-Ghanaian Web sites are reporting today, November 5, 2009, that Col. Kwadwo Damoah has been dismissed from the Ghana Armed Forces ... Undoubtedly, I expect the contents of this piece to engender an incendiary deliberation among Ghanaians, both at home and in the Diaspora. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Eureka! Eureka! Eureka!! - Why Rawlings Hate Kufuor and President Mills! Nov 7, 2009
Mr. Rawlings is so much entrenched in that deplorable Ghanaian mentality of looking down upon ones subordinates ... He is rather worse and more mischievous than his contemporary dark-skinned Ghanaians ... This was when he decided to cling on to power when international pressure had come to bear upon him to return the administration of Ghana to a Civilian rule. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Governments Woeful Handling of the Petroleum Sector Nov 7, 2009
Like most Ghanaians, AFAG believes that there is enough confusion in the petroleum sector of our country these days to warrant comment and questions. The purpose of this press conference therefore is quite simple: to seek answers from Government to legitimate questions that agitate the minds of millions of ordinary Ghanaians ... Indeed, for the first time in 8 years, Ghanaians have had to queue for fuel in many parts of our country, including the national capital, Accra. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Immigration Alert: Ghanaians enslaving Ghanaians abroad Nov 6, 2009
Should a a platform be created for Ghanaians resident in Toronto Canada to come and share their life experiences that they have gone through here in this country, listeners would be shocked of the bitter stories that they would be told. About 92 percent out of the total population of 75 thousand Ghanaians resident here have gone through certain bitter experiences suffered at the hands of their sisters, brothers, aunties, uncles, friends and even their fully blooded parents that make them to... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Have faith in the Government - President Mills Nov 6, 2009
Kumasi, Nov. 5, GNA - President John Evans Atta Mills has asked Ghanaians to continue to have confidence in his 10-month old administration, saying it is on course to deliver on the "Better Ghana" promise but needed some time ... The Asantehene reminded the Government of the expectations of Ghanaians and said everything should be done to ensure that the economic situation of the people improved ... Copyright GhanaHomePage. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
United States Claims #1 Spot For First Time as World's Top Country Brand Nov 6, 2009
- Canada Holds on to Second Spot and Australia Slips to Number Three - - Global Study Expanded to Cover Regional Rankings Including Asia Pacific, Sub-Sahara Africa and the Americas. This category remains one with tremendous potential not only for tourism but investment, trade and policy. (Canada Newswire)
Alan`s supporters desert him Nov 6, 2009
The membership of Team Alan included local big shots like Mr. Prince Armah, a former student of the University College of Education-Winneba, Mr. Michael Ampong, former President of the Students Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Cape Coast, Mr. John Kumah, a student of the Ghana Law School, Mr. Samuel Oduro (Odenkeh), Central Regional Coordinator of Team Alan campaign and Emmanuel Yirenkyi, former SRC President, University College of Education-Winneba ... Explaining... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghana to assist Cote d'Ivoire for peaceful polls Nov 5, 2009
Accra, Nov 4, GNA - President John Atta Mills on Wednesday pledged Ghana's readiness to assist to Cote d'Ivoire to hold a peaceful presidential election. He spoke about the resurgence of conflicts in some parts of West Africa and said Ghana was interested that Cote d'Ivoire should have peaceful election because development could only take place in an atmosphere of peace ... President Mills said this prior to the reading of a communique, at the Osu Castle in Accra, at the end of a two-day... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nigeria: Critical Issues in the 2011 Elections [document] Nov 5, 2009
The credible performance of electoral bodies in South Africa, Sierra-Leone and Ghana have in no small way contributed to the growth of democracy in these countries. We want our own INEC and its leadership to rise up to this challenge by embracing patriotism as its guide in the conduct of the 2011 elections. (allAfrica.com)
Mills, Gbagbo call for peaceful election in Cote d'Ivoire Nov 5, 2009
Accra, Nov. 4, GNA - Ghana and La Cote d'Ivoire on Wednesday expressed appreciation on arrangements towards the forthcoming elections in La Cote d'Ivoire this year ... "National reconciliation is a necessity for peaceful elections to enhance the credibility of democratic process in the West African Sub-region," President John Atta Mills of Ghana and President Laurent Koudou Gbagbo of Cote d'Ivoire said in a joint communiqu=E9 issued in Accra ... This was at the end of a two-day official visit by... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mr. President, Please Hand Over Power to the Akans! Nov 4, 2009
Now, the titles phraseology may come across to some Ghanaians as outrageous and controversial, but I will implore the reader to read through the entire piece before making his or her remarks. Ever since Dr. John Fiifi Atta Mills became President of the Republic of Ghana in early 2009, Ghanaians of differing political proclivities and ethnic backgrounds have had a thing or two to say about the presidents leadership style, convictions and nation-building goals for Mother Ghana ... While not... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NPP: Should Not Repeat Past Mistakes--Chairmanship positions Nov 4, 2009
In just two months the NPP organization members around the globe will convene in Ghana under the auspices of the party constitution to elect new national executive members in December 2009 ... The criminal conduct they exhibited during the 2007 NPP presidential and parliamentarian nomination delegate conference at the University of Ghana nearly broke the party ... They have big criminals issues among the Ghanaian populace. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghanaian Politician heading to Iran to bring American Hostages ? Nov 2, 2009
Ghanaian Politician heading to Iran to bring American Hostages ... In a daring effort to boost Ghana's image abroad as well as the image of the entire African Continent, a Ghanaian-American Candidate for Governor of California who is hoping to succeed the "Terminator", Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in election 2010, "Osagyefo Dr" Kwame Appiah Boateng, popularly known by Ghanaians around the World as "Kwame Mayor" - an alumnus of the Prestigious University of Southern California (USC) who is... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Why this Constant Public Bashing of Kufuor by Rawlings? Nov 2, 2009
The similarities between these two living Ghana former presidents are - both in my estimation had presided over corrupt administrations. Both were inept at enforcing the exploration and exploitation of our locally endowed natural resources to the benefit of Ghanaians ... They depended heavily on handouts and dictations from international donors to the detriment of the economic emancipation of Ghana. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
African women look within for change Nov 1, 2009
Led by Gbowee, Liberian women locked arms and refused to let Taylor's representatives out of negotiations in Ghana until they had reached a peace agreement. Ultimately, Taylor resigned from office after a U.N. tribunal charged him with war crimes. (CNN -- International)
UN critical of Afghan, NATO response to attack Oct 31, 2009
Ban spoke first at a town hall meeting at UN headquarters where hundreds of staff members stood in silent tribute to the staff members killed in the attack - including two UN security officers, Louis Maxwell from Miami and Laurance Mefful of Ghana. Nine other UN staff members were injured. (Boston Globe)
UN guard killed in Afghanistan hailed as hero Oct 31, 2009
Louis Maxwell, 27, and the other U.N. guard, Laurance Mefful of Ghana, held off the attackers for at least an hour, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Friday. "They fought through the corridors of the building and from the rooftop," Ban told the U.N. General Assembly. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
AGI to present SME Charter to President Mills Oct 30, 2009
Accra, Oct. 30, GNA - The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) will early next week present a Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Charter, detailing policy proposals to President John Evans Atta Mills ... He was speaking at an international experts' forum organised on the theme: "Towards a more conducive business environment for SMEs in Ghana: The SME Charter", for business executives and policy makers, to finalise the draft charter ... "We should in the next 72 hours present the charter to the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
* No more growth for growths sake, for all our sakes Oct 30, 2009
You may recall the story of former US president Richard Nixon attending the independence celebrations in Ghana. At a gala reception, he went up to one guest, mistaking him for a local, and asked what it felt like to be able to vote and enjoy freedom under the rule of law. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ministers And MPs To Join Trotros: And So What? Oct 30, 2009
I was just going through some news items on some news sites on the internet on the 27th October, 2009 and came across a news item to the effect that some Ministers of State and Members of Parliament in Ghana were to join public transport otherwise known as Tro tros on the 28th October, 2009 ... Infact I asked myself also, if Ministers and MPs in Ghana have in their body gold plaited blood ... Any media house has the right to choose what story it deems important but without any apology I... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
T.I.A - Nigerians, Stop!!!! The Jingoism Oct 30, 2009
One doesnt need to be a rocket scientist to know that Nigeria is far bigger than Ghana in size but that notwithstanding, Ghana is in my estimation a far better country in almost all aspects of socio-economic and political wise than Nigeria ... Nigerians either living in Ghana or in Nigeria have made various uncomplimentary comments about the country Ghana and its people for far too long without any justifiable cause ... There was the instance where the R P-square once said at the Ghana... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Assemblies urged to improve on revenue generation Oct 30, 2009
Kumasi, Oct. 29, GNA - The 16th biennial National Delegates' Conference of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) got underway in Kumasi on Thursday with a call on the district assemblies to work hard to improve on their revenue generation performance ... Copyright GhanaHomePage. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Timeline: Liberia Oct 30, 2009
1999 January - Ghana and Nigeria accuse Liberia of supporting Revolutionary United Front rebels in Sierra Leone ... 2003 June - Talks in Ghana aimed at ending rebellion overshadowed by indictment accusing President Taylor of war crimes over his alleged backing of rebels in Sierra Leone ... Interim government and rebels sign peace accord in Ghana. (BBC News -- Africa)
Two out-going ambassadors call on President Mills Oct 29, 2009
Accra, Oct. 28, GNA- President John Evans Atta Mills on Wednesday pledged the commitment of Ghana to continue her economic diplomacy and collaborate with other countries to improve the living standards of the people. The President said Government had directed its envoys to forge alliances that would inure maximum benefit for Ghana during their tenure of office ... "Ghana is ready to collaborate with countries that would assist her development process," he added. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NPP Plots Against T. B. Joshua Oct 29, 2009
Some faceless political forces in Ghana especially in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) who are opposed to President John Evans Atta Mills and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are behind recent attacks on Prophet T. B. Joshua, whose demonstration of the power gifts of God in the performance of miracles leaves ordinary mortals in wonderland ... This has been deliberately misrepresented in Ghana by the NPP and its media that has since subjected the renowned prophet to sinister attacks amidst... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Why It Must Be Aliu Mahama For 2012 Part (1) Oct 29, 2009
However, what is of utmost interest to all in NPP and even Ghanaians at large is who will lead the NPP for the 2012 Presidential Elections ... Especially so, since President Kufour as we all know can not contest for the Presidency of Ghana for now unless the constitution of Ghana is amended ... We have to understand that, the issue confronting the NPP is not about who leads it but who will be acceptable to all Ghanaians and especially the electorate and therefore bring the NPP back to power in... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Tarzan to contest for NPP Chairman Oct 28, 2009
However, certain quarters within the party are sceptical about his loyalty to the party, after forming the United Ghana Movement (UGM) prior to the 2000 elections ... Copyright GhanaHomePage. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Share the Oil Cash! Courting the Devils Excrement Oct 28, 2009
Recently, the international development community have taken a keen interest in how Ghana manages its oil wealth, not least because Ghana has been a star pupil in Africa. If Ghana can pull it off again it will once more serve as a model in a neighbourhood, where oil has brought poverty and conflict instead of development ... Ghanaians are also eager to learn from the pitfalls of oil wealth. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Spio faces his critics Oct 28, 2009
STATEMENT BY DR. EKWOW SPIO-GARBRAH TO THE MEDIA IN RESPONSE TO RECENT MEDIA ATTACKS ON HIS PERSONALITY, AT A PRESS CONFERENCE, TEACHERS HALL, ACCRA, GHANA, on 27TH OCT.2009 ... I have invited you in the media here today to hear my responses to various accusations that have been levelled against me by some colleagues in the NDC. The abuse I received followed an article I wrote that was serialized in the 18th and 23rd September, 2009, editions of the Daily Graphic under my name, entitled:... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghana: Rawlings-Kufuor Tensions Continue [analysis] Oct 28, 2009
com: Ghana: Rawlings and Kufuor Wrangles Outlive Their Times in Office (Page 1 of 1) ... Nairobi Instead of leading the country to be united, out of power, Ghana's former presidents Jerry Rawlings and his successor John Kufuor have displayed open hatred with the former using any platform he mounts to hit out at his successor ... Mr Kufuor said before the round of voting in the Tain Constituency, he caused to be issued, a statement asking all Ghanaians to accept whatever results that would be... (allAfrica.com)
Massive Corruption Made Ex-President Kufuor Unfit For Mo Ibrahim Award Oct 27, 2009
Recently, Ghana, the most stable democracy in Africa, renewed its place in the annals of African history and by so doing made an indelible mark in the global consciousness on two fronts; capturing the attention of many millions around the globe ... The second instance, the focus of this article, also remarkable, can best be described as public humiliation of the Ex-President of Ghana under the NPP regime from 2000 to 2008 ... Big Mo Ibrahim was asked at a news conference about politicians who... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Democracy in Africa: A good example Oct 27, 2009
That is one reason why it was Ghana, a recent success in development and democracy, that won the accolade of Barack Obama s first presidential visit to a sub-Saharan country, after its government graciously let itself be chucked out at the polls. Ghana is exceptional in letting power change hands after a really close election result. (The Economist)
Rawlings Faults Support Of Corruption By Development Partners Oct 26, 2009
The former Ghanaian President said it was unfortunate that the West always preferred to impose its version of democracy on the continent and counselled that it was important that individual African countries adopted their own democratic systems based on their historical and cultural backgrounds ... The District Assembly concept, which was adopted from the PNDC era, is one aspect of governance he stated had been adopted into Ghanas Fourth Republican democratic process ... In 1992 Ghana once... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghana: NPP Activists Cry Foul Oct 26, 2009
com: Ghana: NPP Activists Cry Foul (Page 1 of 1) ... Most Active Stories: Ghana. (allAfrica.com)
NPP Looting Spree: I am ashamed I was NPP party Activist Oct 25, 2009
Just like many other Ghanaians I heeded to the call for a Positive Change in the 1990s and volunteered as a party activist ... Affordable houses will spring up so Ghanaians will live in descent homes once again ... Little did I know I was doing all these for the party leaders to visit horror on the loving people of Ghana. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Satellites Victory Entangled in Prophetic debate Oct 25, 2009
On the heels of Africas first ever World Cup triumph at the U20 level, controversy has marred Ghanaian celebrations ... Ghanaian media has run agog with stories of Nigerian Pastor TB Joshuas purported conversations with Black Satellites coach Sellas Tetteh, during which he is said to have accurately predicted precise details regarding their upcoming match against Brazil ... Amidst doubts as to the legitimacy of such uncanny prophecy, Coach Tetteh confirmed he had been in contact with... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Deputy Minister's Address at WASU lecture Oct 24, 2009
This is because as far as Nigeria and Ghana are concerned, both countries are home to all of us. That notwithstanding, I bring you warm greetings from Ghana, a country where many of our brothers and sisters from Nigeria now comfortably and peacefully reside just as Ghanaians do here in Nigeria ... While I was preparing to leave for Lagos enroute to Kaduna, the whole of Ghana was still reveling and jubilating in the euphoria brought about by the historic victory of our Under-20 football team, the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
This madness must be stopped immediately!! Oct 23, 2009
Conflicting reports concerning the fuel problem, public perception of government functionaries as incompetent, allegations of corruption in high places, the nauseating intrusion of the Nigerian Prophet T.B. Joshua into Ghanas much-loved soccer scene, and many more appear to be the tip of the iceberg ... Then, as if what has happened so far isnt enough irritation for Ghanaians, something heart-rending appears to be emerging from the quarters of the National Service Secretariat ... Even... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mubarak to contest for NDC National Youth Organiser position Oct 23, 2009
In a statement to the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Thursday, he said the NDC was the party that helped to improve people's livelihood while the opposition New Patriotic party (NPP) made a few people rich and the rest of Ghanaians poor. "That is why the NDC cannot take power only to give it back to the NPP and that is why it is very important that the NDC makes reforms and elect national executive members who know the desires and aspirations of our foot soldiers and Ghanaians as a whole and can... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Kudos to Mo Ibrahim Oct 23, 2009
I remember somewhere in 1999, when the NPP led by Kuffour outdoored their manifesto at the Manor Park Church back in the UK. This aspiring President at the time Kuffour looked so honourable and ready to take Ghana to the next level ... It is also true that the devil you know is better than the angel you don't know and obviously, I believe a lot of Ghanaians would look back and regret for ever putting Kuffour in the highest office of the land ... By the way, how come this man is not being invited... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghanaian Candidate for Governor in USA seeks T.B. Joshua's Prophecy Oct 23, 2009
Moments after being informed that famouse Nigerian Prophet T.B. Joshua predicted the election victory of Ghana's President, His Excellency, John Evans Atta Mills - 2004/2008 CPP Parliamentary Candidate for Nhyiaeso Constituency in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, "Osagyefo Dr" Kwame Appiah Boateng, popularly known by Ghanaians around the World as "Kwame Mayor" - a former Ghanaian-American Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate (turned Candidate for Governor of California), who is aspiring to succeed the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NPP Jealousy at highest peak even against GOD Oct 23, 2009
While Ghanaians are celebrating the miraculous winning of the U-20 World Cup, some ill conceived nuts within the Ghanaian politics and their gutter news papers and radio stations are twisting and turning stories to ridicule the hard won title of Selas Tetteh and his boys. It all started when President Mills on his 3rd effort to climb to Ghanas presidency sorted Gods guidance and direction in the pursuit of this ambition through the re-known Prophet Joshua based in Lagos-Nigeria ... It must... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Why Mo Ibrahim snubbed Kufuor Oct 23, 2009
All throughout his presidency, John Kufuor felt he was the best thing that ever happened to Ghana ... Every Ghanaian who is not blinded by petty party allegiances spoke out against his vanity and Kufuor has since then been looking for an opportunity to prove to Ghanaians that they were wrong in condemning him and that his self-praise was justified ... The snub is good for Kufuor and it is good for Ghana. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Of TB Joshua, Sellas Tetteh, Media Hype And A Profound Prophecy Oct 22, 2009
The common thread of questions that seem to throng Ghanaian minds in the light of this disclosure are: Why didnt Pastor Joshua choose help his own nation Nigeria who were disgraced in Egypt ... Now to the role of Ghanaian media, headlines such as SCANDAL: Tetteh confirms pastor made Ghana U20 team selection are uncalled for and unrepresentative of what truly occurred ... It only emphasises the importance of God in all facets of life, a revelation the Ghanaian president John Atta Mills... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Why do our 'Smart' Leaders perform poorly in Government? Oct 22, 2009
Anyone who read any of these articles referenced or Nana Addo's speeches can rest assured that we have some intelligent men who walk the corridors of power in Ghana ... com/items/1534869-travel-to-ghana where a traveler to our beloved country recently described her horrific experience when she needed a bathroom after visiting the outdoor crafts market in the popular tourist district of Accra ... There is so much fun and excitement in Ghana to compensate for one negative experience but I am sure... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghana is a shining example in West Africa, says governance expert Oct 22, 2009
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Oct 21, GNA - Ghana is a good example of good governance in West Africa, Professor Said Adejumobi, Coordinator of the African Governance Report (AGR) and Chief Public Administrator, Economic Commission of Africa (ECA), has said ... Adejumobi told the Ghana News Agency in interview in Addis Ababa after presenting a 274-page African Governance Report II (AGR II) on Wednesday ... Adejumobi said Ghana performed creditably in most of the aspects of the research findings and it... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mills Will Ensure Public Accountability Beyond M&J and Vodafone Oct 22, 2009
Even when he lost elections, he never put aside his vision and hope for a better Ghana ... How can anyone question his sincerity and dedication to Ghana, a nation he tried for a third time before gaining the high office of its Presidency to solely implement his vision of a better Ghana ... He even took time to visit and discuss with other academics and university leaders how partnerships could be fostered to facilitate education in Ghana. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Some Customs Officers assist cocoa smuggling - Chief Farmer Oct 21, 2009
Addressing the meeting earlier, Nana Bukari expressed the appreciation of the Ghana Cocoa-Coffee and Shea-Nuts Farmers Association to the government for the increase in the purchasing price of cocoa ... Copyright GhanaHomePage. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Prof. Frimpong-Boateng, The Unsung Emerging Leader Oct 21, 2009
Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, the recent past C.E.O. of the premier hospital, Korle Bu, Accra, is the first African and Ghanaian heart transplant surgeon who successfully conducted heart surgery in far away Hannover, Germany, in 1987 ... By this special feat, his name would forever continue to be in the Guinness Book of Records for himself and Ghana ... DORIS SEIDU Ghanaians woke up on Saturday, August 1, 2009 to learn with shock the sudden death of Doris Assibi Seidu, the M.P. for Chereponi. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Decentralization without empowerment would be ineffective- Forum Oct 21, 2009
The Central Regional 'consultative forum' held on Monday was on "acceleration of decentralization in Ghana" They said even though the constitution clearly spells out the functions of the metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies, making them autonomous bodies to carry out their functions to ensure development in their areas they are still not free from central government control. The participants included the University Teachers' Association of Ghana, Civil Servants Association, religious... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Why Kufuor did not deserve the prize Oct 21, 2009
The prize committee, on which Ibrahim does not sit, declared that it could not select a winner from a field that included Nigeria's former president Olusegan Obasanjo, Thabo Mbeki of South Africa and the favourite, John Kufuor of Ghana ... Under his leadership, the Ghanaian economy grew in size and reputation the country's stock exchange was one of the world's best performers in 2008 and the discovery of oil offshore promised an even brighter future ... The prize committee surprised us,... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The Prize for Best African Leader Goes to ... No One Oct 20, 2009
Candidates for this year's prize included former South African President Thabo Mbeki, who resigned last year, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, who left office in May 2007, and former Ghanaian President John Kufuor, who stood down at the end of his two terms in January ... Kufuor, though widely admired for boosting economic growth and reducing poverty in Ghana, led the country during a period when corruption in state institutions was perceived to have risen ... "It's a decision in the... (Time.com)
Africa: No Ibrahim Leadership Prize to be Awarded This Year Oct 20, 2009
Although he handed over peacefully, his tenure in office was one of the worse in Ghana considering the fact that he preceded the tenure of Rawlings who set the country back so many years ... There got to be someone up here in africa who deserves it, such as the "intellectual" President John A. Mills of Ghana. (allAfrica.com)
