'Peace be unto you'. 'And also with you'. This is the greeting and response respectively at my church; Roman Catholic Church. I belong to three parishes due to my schedules. Saint Martins at Teshie camp, Akuapem and Abotoase parishes. I worship at Teshie mostly and sparsely at Akropong and Tapa Amanya. I am not a regular visitor, let me say the truth.
Other churches greet differently but all to the glory of our maker. greeting: 'praise the Lord' response:'haleluya'; greeting: 'Haleyuya' response: 'haleluya' are but a few greetings and responses in some churches. Identifying with any society or grouping is good for our own welfare especially if it has to do with 'doing our maker's will'. Societal membership comes with obligations; some difficult to fulfil.
I love the Catholic church and its doctrines. The level of freedom is second to none. What amazes me is how you are allowed to put your conscience to the test. You can do every/anything on earth but not all things are good for you. You here, represents your whole; spiritual, health, physical, emotional, communal and social. I have left out psychological and physiological. People are asking what I am trying to say dancing around words.
Young men love to explore and exploration sometimes leads to exploitation which may result in depletion or destruction. I am yet to find out if a catholic has ever been excommunicated for alcohol use. In some churches, people are not allowed to taste alcohol or even go close to it. I remember visiting my friend the chief of a nearby village who also doubles as a pastor with a bottle of schnapss as tradition demands. He had a piece of advice for me: "anytime you are coming to me, do not come with alcohol because I do not touch it. If I should even touch it now, you will see the apostles coming to caution me" I was shocked because I have the freedom to worship and handle alcohol or even taste but I don't taste. I know what you are thinking. You have the freedom in some cases to do whatever you wish to but you have to be mindful of its after effect on you.
Personally, I am unable to go to church as often as my neighbours and my family. Mum is virtually resident in the chapel. I envy that woman and her sibblings. I am struggling to worship with them and I know you also may have the same problem or had it in the past. How did you solve it? How are you solving it? Joining a strict church is not good for some people yet the freedom in my church is also not good for others.
Today, I managed to attend first mass a bit late and the welcome was great and the feeling was good. I wish I am able to honour this obligation every Sunday. Pray with me and for me brothers and sisters that I may be able to offer myself a sacrifice unto the Lord and be at peace with the world. I am conscienceously ensuring uprightness but you never know. Our righteousness is like filthy rags in the eyes of the Lord; says the good book.
JKY is struggling to worship. He can be classified 'sinless' but he does not go to church, mosque nor fetish. I wonder how he worships the Lord. DA goes to church every Sunday but has a questionable charactor. God should have mercy on his creation. Those who visit his temple often, are those who do all the "BAD" things and those who manage sin are those who are too busy or lazy to go to his temple.
In this situation all we can say is, '...and while others you are calling, do not pass me by' because we are struggling to worship you either through our own life styles or some liberal or strict doctrine in our churches.
AMEN
Sunday, 18 September 2011
Friday, 16 September 2011
AFTER THE PRESS CONFERENCE
After such a long break, it is proper to give my friends a run down of events during the break. A lot happened but the most interesting was the involvement in party business. Love for my nation, my party, my constituency, my village and my family is equivalent to the love for myself. You can infer by juxtaposing with your love for yourself. Unconditional love. A love that is unconditionally conditional and the condition is that, if you feel the love is too much, get out.
This is exactly what motivated me and comrades with similar qualities to start the Coalition for Responsible Leadership (CRL). Comrades Betty Crosby, Mutala Ibrahim, Adongo Jacob, Maxwell Buaka, Theresa Hajia Awuni, Idayatu Ayass and some senior comrades of our party the NDC. Fellows, Ayekoo.
The so-called Young Patriots have taken the Ghanaian electorate for a ride and disrespected the ruling National Democratic Congress for far too long. It looks as if the opposition NPP is rather in power. They insult any body who speaks to issues of national importance including the president and his vice. What is this?
The NPP and their allies churn out so much lies it is unbelievable. Sometimes, they make one feel the nation should halt because they are out of power. They manufacture figures and throw them out as the truth. They need rebuttals. They have their match now in the Coalition for Responsible Leadership; a group formed to give real facts, figures and their sources. Ghanaians need to be told nothing but the truth.
The press conference on the 14th September, 2011 was successful though it started a bit late. The statement was read by Jacob Adongo on braille and it was perfect. Optimum utilization of a great resource. No wonder he is vying for the Navrongo Central seat. In the statement, facts and figures were presented and the young patriots invited to step out for discourse or choose the path they have already chosen and face us squarely.
After the press conference, a lot of water has gone under the bridge including re-echoing the statement on radio through interviews and studio discussions. Most interesting was meeting the brother of Jacob in the Sena Radio 104.7fm studio from the NPP. Just like any other NPP member, Thomas speculates, insinuates and lies about everything in Ghana. He puts any information out there without caution. No wonder that is where he belongs. In any case, he was interesting debating.
We have a lot of activities lined up for the rest of the year to draw the attention of the electorate to the good works of His Excellency Professor John Evans Atta Mills. He has worked hard and will continue to work even harder. Now it is time to involved in this crusade; brace yourself and wait to receive us.
3y3 zu; 3y3 za!!!!!!!
This is exactly what motivated me and comrades with similar qualities to start the Coalition for Responsible Leadership (CRL). Comrades Betty Crosby, Mutala Ibrahim, Adongo Jacob, Maxwell Buaka, Theresa Hajia Awuni, Idayatu Ayass and some senior comrades of our party the NDC. Fellows, Ayekoo.
The so-called Young Patriots have taken the Ghanaian electorate for a ride and disrespected the ruling National Democratic Congress for far too long. It looks as if the opposition NPP is rather in power. They insult any body who speaks to issues of national importance including the president and his vice. What is this?
The NPP and their allies churn out so much lies it is unbelievable. Sometimes, they make one feel the nation should halt because they are out of power. They manufacture figures and throw them out as the truth. They need rebuttals. They have their match now in the Coalition for Responsible Leadership; a group formed to give real facts, figures and their sources. Ghanaians need to be told nothing but the truth.
The press conference on the 14th September, 2011 was successful though it started a bit late. The statement was read by Jacob Adongo on braille and it was perfect. Optimum utilization of a great resource. No wonder he is vying for the Navrongo Central seat. In the statement, facts and figures were presented and the young patriots invited to step out for discourse or choose the path they have already chosen and face us squarely.
After the press conference, a lot of water has gone under the bridge including re-echoing the statement on radio through interviews and studio discussions. Most interesting was meeting the brother of Jacob in the Sena Radio 104.7fm studio from the NPP. Just like any other NPP member, Thomas speculates, insinuates and lies about everything in Ghana. He puts any information out there without caution. No wonder that is where he belongs. In any case, he was interesting debating.
We have a lot of activities lined up for the rest of the year to draw the attention of the electorate to the good works of His Excellency Professor John Evans Atta Mills. He has worked hard and will continue to work even harder. Now it is time to involved in this crusade; brace yourself and wait to receive us.
3y3 zu; 3y3 za!!!!!!!
Sunday, 11 September 2011
BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE!
Beautiful girls or young women usually allow their beauty to eat into their heads. No wonder there was a saying in the past and now; "beautiful woman never stays with one man" Some ladies are keeping this saying sacrosanct and keeping multiple partners. There is another misconception on the minds of some young ladies from a part of the Eastern Region that their misconduct is a historical curse. In every rule there is an exception and such exceptions must be emphasized.
Where as most young men in the youth bracket and some outside that bracket think marriage is for men who do not value their freedom. Most women value marriage yet believe in 'you do me i do you.' Competing with men in multiple relationships. There are still women in this country who value marriage, their beauty, their partner and their friends. Such respectful and respectable women are scarce so when you come across one, pamper her, honour her and let her know she is a queen, special and will be protected all the time.
If you raise a child in a robbery prone community and he does not steal, he is a good child. In a radical environment of well educated, competitive, handsome looking and cash splashing young and old doctors, it takes only good training, perseverance and determination for a beauty like 'KANDISI' to stick to her partner. I am dedicating this piece to my beautiful friend and nurse; Kindness Laar. This is my birthday present to you.
During that friendly and harmless interview, he could not say what specifically the attraction was except to say that you were on the same floor at the hospital. You were not the only two there. I guess there were some other men and women on the block as well. Don't force me to say it was divine intervention or provision. Doctor, was it lust at first sight? Or you want me to say love of an innocent hard working nurse looking for the right man.
Men propose love based on lust; I am told. It takes the woman to keep the relationship together. Kindness had, has and will always have what it takes to keep John at home and at ease. She has shown it and I am proud of her, so is Adouglas. We are proud of you Kandisi. I am counting my words to be sure that toe is not fractured.
Research has shown that your hard work has paid and only death can seperate us. This is to wish you the worst of the year. I wish you the temptations of my enemy and the armour of my friend. I can not pretent there will be no competition but the road is clear. More grease to your joints. The stiffer competitions are yet to come. Douglas and me may even hate you for keeping our space and so will a lot of people including patients.
Brother, I spare you and wish you a rough year towards honouring my queen so that our contribution to this union will be appreciated. Hold your guns, you have no fighting to do. No rebuttals to put on air. Laar is a Yambah.
Where as most young men in the youth bracket and some outside that bracket think marriage is for men who do not value their freedom. Most women value marriage yet believe in 'you do me i do you.' Competing with men in multiple relationships. There are still women in this country who value marriage, their beauty, their partner and their friends. Such respectful and respectable women are scarce so when you come across one, pamper her, honour her and let her know she is a queen, special and will be protected all the time.
If you raise a child in a robbery prone community and he does not steal, he is a good child. In a radical environment of well educated, competitive, handsome looking and cash splashing young and old doctors, it takes only good training, perseverance and determination for a beauty like 'KANDISI' to stick to her partner. I am dedicating this piece to my beautiful friend and nurse; Kindness Laar. This is my birthday present to you.
During that friendly and harmless interview, he could not say what specifically the attraction was except to say that you were on the same floor at the hospital. You were not the only two there. I guess there were some other men and women on the block as well. Don't force me to say it was divine intervention or provision. Doctor, was it lust at first sight? Or you want me to say love of an innocent hard working nurse looking for the right man.
Men propose love based on lust; I am told. It takes the woman to keep the relationship together. Kindness had, has and will always have what it takes to keep John at home and at ease. She has shown it and I am proud of her, so is Adouglas. We are proud of you Kandisi. I am counting my words to be sure that toe is not fractured.
Research has shown that your hard work has paid and only death can seperate us. This is to wish you the worst of the year. I wish you the temptations of my enemy and the armour of my friend. I can not pretent there will be no competition but the road is clear. More grease to your joints. The stiffer competitions are yet to come. Douglas and me may even hate you for keeping our space and so will a lot of people including patients.
Brother, I spare you and wish you a rough year towards honouring my queen so that our contribution to this union will be appreciated. Hold your guns, you have no fighting to do. No rebuttals to put on air. Laar is a Yambah.
CONFIDENCE BUILDING; A COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY
Youth is a circumstance you can't do anything about. The trick is to grow up without getting old. - Frank Lloyd Wright. I am putting this piece together without malice or disrespect to any elder or elders. I am trying to juxtapose what happened in a meeting on Friday with Frank's statement.
For the sake of this piece, let me use Kofi and Nartey. Description: Nartey is older than Kofi; Nartey is employed and Kofi is a student. In reference to a youth group, Kofi: I don't understand why a youth organizer should be above 30 years. Nartey: Youth is a state of mind. I see some link in these two statements. The link is rather opposite. Grow old and think youthful and be youth and think maturely.
Dictionary definition of youth is, a period when someone is young especially the period between being a child and being fully grown. (Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English). Question is when is one fully grown? It depends on where one finds himself. In a group where the average age is 60+ years, 40+ may be considered youth. In other jurisdictions, it is one's contribution that determines his status. It is unfortunate if one's age determines his state of mind without examination. He looks young so he is not intelligent; that is how some people think and talk.
What role does confidence play in the life of an individual? A lot; the success or failure of a person depends on his confidence. A confident person does not care if he is wrong sometimes. It is a learning period if you ask. That is not carelessness. Get your facts, be on top of issues and work with the facts. Where one backfires, it is proper to use it as a lesson than a suicide bomb. When you are confident, you can go places whether you are old or young; man or woman.
Confidence is mostly seen as arrogance in Ghana. Especially when one has age disadvantage, he is considered disrespectful. How you carry yourself, the kind of words you use and the combination all count. If it is misconstrued to be disrespect and arrogance, truth can not be hidden but if that is what you are; that is not confidence. Negativistic positivism is not right.
Who develops confidence in a person? Confidence building is a process from childhood. Home, school, friends, teachers and society. I changed Nana's school because at her first experience in recitation, she did not recite her Bible verse because there were many people. The teachers did not do enough and I heard of it late. In her new school, she was the first and loudest the first time because she was encouraged, assured and helped to practice. The next year, her new teacher did not add her because she gave her the option to be part or not to be and she chose not to be. I quizzed Nana and her complain was that, her teacher gave her friend a verse and a week later asked her if she wanted one. The 5 year old child felt disrespected and undermined so rejected the offer. I spoke to her to take it and she was perfect on the day. Her teacher is now her friend. This teacher would have destroyed the child's confidence to act in public. The school has created the environment but the teacher is sidelining some children. Why? Test the children and let them know why they are or are not part.
I always have an experience shared before and repeting or once for this instance. Takyi Mensah; my childhood mentor had a temple where we met every Wednesday to worship the creator. As children, there was a day for each to pray at the meetings and lead a song. My voice is bad as it was but he encouraged me and guided me to pray. My confidence at the time was high; no wonder I represented my school in quizes. I entered secondary school and hated singing completely. In front of the whole school, my Assistant Headmaster told me not to join the school at 'singing' meetings because I had no voice to sing. I loved the song he was teaching then. My school anthem "My Almamater, I praise and adore your name for all the good things thou hast done for us through the years gone by, Thou has been our fountain of knowledge and the foundation of the future and therefore we shall endear your dear oh ***** our dear, ***** 2x Hurray (the part I love still), Tole lege, ***** will win by hook or crook" What an anthem? I love the finishing bit. Win is important and it's a must.
My grand pa called me a talkative by saying; 'Kwame wo y3 nt3333n' (Kwame you talk too much). He admitted that I talked sense. There was this friend who was uncomfortable with the pitch of my voice. He will say; 'you are shouting' All these contribute to toning one's person. It makes you cautious and alert. It is good to be cautious and alert but remember too much of everything is bad. Loosen yourself, speak your mind and make a few mistakes.
Thanks be to God. There is a second chance to build your confidence where society did not help you do so early. Read books, ask questions, join clubs and societies, go out with friends, contribute in discussions and be ignored but don't ignore yourself. Life is good for the confident. Develop yours and help develop someone's confidence. Boost a friend's confidence, mentor someone, buy someone a book for confidence building is a collective responsibility in nation building.
For the sake of this piece, let me use Kofi and Nartey. Description: Nartey is older than Kofi; Nartey is employed and Kofi is a student. In reference to a youth group, Kofi: I don't understand why a youth organizer should be above 30 years. Nartey: Youth is a state of mind. I see some link in these two statements. The link is rather opposite. Grow old and think youthful and be youth and think maturely.
Dictionary definition of youth is, a period when someone is young especially the period between being a child and being fully grown. (Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English). Question is when is one fully grown? It depends on where one finds himself. In a group where the average age is 60+ years, 40+ may be considered youth. In other jurisdictions, it is one's contribution that determines his status. It is unfortunate if one's age determines his state of mind without examination. He looks young so he is not intelligent; that is how some people think and talk.
What role does confidence play in the life of an individual? A lot; the success or failure of a person depends on his confidence. A confident person does not care if he is wrong sometimes. It is a learning period if you ask. That is not carelessness. Get your facts, be on top of issues and work with the facts. Where one backfires, it is proper to use it as a lesson than a suicide bomb. When you are confident, you can go places whether you are old or young; man or woman.
Confidence is mostly seen as arrogance in Ghana. Especially when one has age disadvantage, he is considered disrespectful. How you carry yourself, the kind of words you use and the combination all count. If it is misconstrued to be disrespect and arrogance, truth can not be hidden but if that is what you are; that is not confidence. Negativistic positivism is not right.
Who develops confidence in a person? Confidence building is a process from childhood. Home, school, friends, teachers and society. I changed Nana's school because at her first experience in recitation, she did not recite her Bible verse because there were many people. The teachers did not do enough and I heard of it late. In her new school, she was the first and loudest the first time because she was encouraged, assured and helped to practice. The next year, her new teacher did not add her because she gave her the option to be part or not to be and she chose not to be. I quizzed Nana and her complain was that, her teacher gave her friend a verse and a week later asked her if she wanted one. The 5 year old child felt disrespected and undermined so rejected the offer. I spoke to her to take it and she was perfect on the day. Her teacher is now her friend. This teacher would have destroyed the child's confidence to act in public. The school has created the environment but the teacher is sidelining some children. Why? Test the children and let them know why they are or are not part.
I always have an experience shared before and repeting or once for this instance. Takyi Mensah; my childhood mentor had a temple where we met every Wednesday to worship the creator. As children, there was a day for each to pray at the meetings and lead a song. My voice is bad as it was but he encouraged me and guided me to pray. My confidence at the time was high; no wonder I represented my school in quizes. I entered secondary school and hated singing completely. In front of the whole school, my Assistant Headmaster told me not to join the school at 'singing' meetings because I had no voice to sing. I loved the song he was teaching then. My school anthem "My Almamater, I praise and adore your name for all the good things thou hast done for us through the years gone by, Thou has been our fountain of knowledge and the foundation of the future and therefore we shall endear your dear oh ***** our dear, ***** 2x Hurray (the part I love still), Tole lege, ***** will win by hook or crook" What an anthem? I love the finishing bit. Win is important and it's a must.
My grand pa called me a talkative by saying; 'Kwame wo y3 nt3333n' (Kwame you talk too much). He admitted that I talked sense. There was this friend who was uncomfortable with the pitch of my voice. He will say; 'you are shouting' All these contribute to toning one's person. It makes you cautious and alert. It is good to be cautious and alert but remember too much of everything is bad. Loosen yourself, speak your mind and make a few mistakes.
Thanks be to God. There is a second chance to build your confidence where society did not help you do so early. Read books, ask questions, join clubs and societies, go out with friends, contribute in discussions and be ignored but don't ignore yourself. Life is good for the confident. Develop yours and help develop someone's confidence. Boost a friend's confidence, mentor someone, buy someone a book for confidence building is a collective responsibility in nation building.
Saturday, 10 September 2011
OKADA, A CONVENIENT ILLEGALITY
Blessed weekend! A week after my 3x birthday, I have chosen to move away from partisan and communal politics for 48 hours. That sound funny I guess. Some wish I left for good whilst others wish I left for four years but 'sete waaaaa' it is only 48 hours. 12th September 2011, I will be back.
Motorbikes were not common in my area as a child until I went to Tamale in 1993. In Tamale, it was something else. That was the first time I saw a woman riding a motorbike. Oh no; don't call me bush. It is a fact. It was the first time I saw and experienced a passenger sit on the bike with his/her side towards the rider. It was 'front to back' all the time. My experinces were numerous but let me give you the last two. These are not extraordinary but they were my first time. 1. A woman riding a motorbike with a child tied at her back and carrying a load on her head. 2. A man riding a motorbike with a woman sitting behind him, carring a baby at her back; a sackful of something in front of the man.
I thought there were many motorbikes in northern Ghana until I entered Togo, Benin and Nigeria. Chaotic! In fact, the first time, I did not like the experience until I joined an Oshodi bound bus in Lagos. At the bus stop, I had to hop out because the driver wouldn't stop for the avoidance of park tickets. Having worked as a driver's mate in Ghana, hopping out of a moving vehicle was nothing to me. I already had enough experience to do so excellently but the traffic jam was beyond description. Bumper to bumper as some call it. Static traffic jam.
This experience woke me from my slumber. I begun to understand why the use of motorbikes as commercial transport was booming in Lagos. The fares were not different. Sometimes the motorbike was cheaper. In Lagos; as I experienced, transport fares varied based on what time of day and the traffic situation. Now, this is practiced in Accra where a Accra bound bus from Kasoa will load to SCC, then charge differently to Malam junction, then another to Kaneshie before Accra. In this instance, one pays about 100% more. In Lagos, if the fare is 30 Naira, it could go to 50 Naira or 70 Naira depending on the factors above.
The use of motorbikes for commercial transportation is illegal in Ghana but it is catching up very fast in almost every community. In Accra, it is fast, cheap and convenient. Akoto Lante to Tema station is GHc 1.00 using a motorbike. The same journey in a hired Taxi is Ghc 3.00 minimum. The motorbike meanders to reach earlier and charges lower. What is better than this? Gradually, people are beginning to enjoy the system. I travelled to Dzodze last weekend, it was booming. I have been to Aflao and it is there too, Keta, Anloga, Tapa Abotoase and Kpando. For Tapa Abotoase where I come from; why? you think anytime I mention my hometown it should be a boat disaster or something negative? We too, we dey biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii k3k3! the road to satelite communities like Ampehkrom, Kotokofe and others are so bad, the motorbike (OKADA) is the saviour.
In today's Ghana where 'trucks' are being registered in Vanderpuye's Millenium city, it is proper to have a look at the Okada business. My boy at Tapa Abotoase tells me he makes over GHc 2x for his master on a good day and Ghc 1x.00 on a bad day. These exclude his 'chobo'. It is taking some people off the streets, relieving some stress and enriching some others. Let us get this business formalized and put the youth into a controlled job environment. Register motorbike, legislate and let motorbikes be used for commercial transportation.
There is no doubt on my mind that anyone who uses Okada will use it again. It is convenient though illegal. Every person agrees on the illegality but its convenience makes it attractive. The state is loosing a lot of revenue from insisting that its commercial usage is illegal. The people are using it and the general citizenry is patronizing. Legalize Okada, get some revenue for the state and control the youth in the business.
Okada to me, is a convenient illegality. Legalize it and make it safe and even more convenient.
Motorbikes were not common in my area as a child until I went to Tamale in 1993. In Tamale, it was something else. That was the first time I saw a woman riding a motorbike. Oh no; don't call me bush. It is a fact. It was the first time I saw and experienced a passenger sit on the bike with his/her side towards the rider. It was 'front to back' all the time. My experinces were numerous but let me give you the last two. These are not extraordinary but they were my first time. 1. A woman riding a motorbike with a child tied at her back and carrying a load on her head. 2. A man riding a motorbike with a woman sitting behind him, carring a baby at her back; a sackful of something in front of the man.
I thought there were many motorbikes in northern Ghana until I entered Togo, Benin and Nigeria. Chaotic! In fact, the first time, I did not like the experience until I joined an Oshodi bound bus in Lagos. At the bus stop, I had to hop out because the driver wouldn't stop for the avoidance of park tickets. Having worked as a driver's mate in Ghana, hopping out of a moving vehicle was nothing to me. I already had enough experience to do so excellently but the traffic jam was beyond description. Bumper to bumper as some call it. Static traffic jam.
This experience woke me from my slumber. I begun to understand why the use of motorbikes as commercial transport was booming in Lagos. The fares were not different. Sometimes the motorbike was cheaper. In Lagos; as I experienced, transport fares varied based on what time of day and the traffic situation. Now, this is practiced in Accra where a Accra bound bus from Kasoa will load to SCC, then charge differently to Malam junction, then another to Kaneshie before Accra. In this instance, one pays about 100% more. In Lagos, if the fare is 30 Naira, it could go to 50 Naira or 70 Naira depending on the factors above.
The use of motorbikes for commercial transportation is illegal in Ghana but it is catching up very fast in almost every community. In Accra, it is fast, cheap and convenient. Akoto Lante to Tema station is GHc 1.00 using a motorbike. The same journey in a hired Taxi is Ghc 3.00 minimum. The motorbike meanders to reach earlier and charges lower. What is better than this? Gradually, people are beginning to enjoy the system. I travelled to Dzodze last weekend, it was booming. I have been to Aflao and it is there too, Keta, Anloga, Tapa Abotoase and Kpando. For Tapa Abotoase where I come from; why? you think anytime I mention my hometown it should be a boat disaster or something negative? We too, we dey biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii k3k3! the road to satelite communities like Ampehkrom, Kotokofe and others are so bad, the motorbike (OKADA) is the saviour.
In today's Ghana where 'trucks' are being registered in Vanderpuye's Millenium city, it is proper to have a look at the Okada business. My boy at Tapa Abotoase tells me he makes over GHc 2x for his master on a good day and Ghc 1x.00 on a bad day. These exclude his 'chobo'. It is taking some people off the streets, relieving some stress and enriching some others. Let us get this business formalized and put the youth into a controlled job environment. Register motorbike, legislate and let motorbikes be used for commercial transportation.
There is no doubt on my mind that anyone who uses Okada will use it again. It is convenient though illegal. Every person agrees on the illegality but its convenience makes it attractive. The state is loosing a lot of revenue from insisting that its commercial usage is illegal. The people are using it and the general citizenry is patronizing. Legalize Okada, get some revenue for the state and control the youth in the business.
Okada to me, is a convenient illegality. Legalize it and make it safe and even more convenient.
Friday, 9 September 2011
SURPRISE!
What surprises you on this planet? Oh what surprises you in Gh.? Do not let anything hit you by surprise or get to you as a surprise. Persecution, prosecution all happen for varied reasons but sometimes for selfish reasons.
Nana Kwasi Djan told me in a conversation that, "Most of the prisoners in the Nsawam prisons are innocent" Why? I asked him. "People can forge, malign and lie to fit a situation" He explained. I took this statement with a pinch of salt. Now, I can understand what he meant by his statement.
People punish others for all the wrong reasons. In the days of Christ, he was crucified. His crucifixion would have been avoided if his detractors knew it will make him this revered. For all things happen for good to them that believe in the Lord.
It happened before the death of Christ; remember? a woman was about to suffer death by stoning when Jesus appeared; He said, cast the first stone! If...... That was the biggest surprise to happen on earth. Not even one was able to cast the first stone because then all have sinned and fallen short of His glory. There is time for everything and each time will make its own provisions. Wait till we get there.
When they get there, do not be surprised because God has made things His own way. My prayer is for God to strengthen me enough to overcome surprises. I am not surprise. Do you have any surprises? Share with me.
Nana Kwasi Djan told me in a conversation that, "Most of the prisoners in the Nsawam prisons are innocent" Why? I asked him. "People can forge, malign and lie to fit a situation" He explained. I took this statement with a pinch of salt. Now, I can understand what he meant by his statement.
People punish others for all the wrong reasons. In the days of Christ, he was crucified. His crucifixion would have been avoided if his detractors knew it will make him this revered. For all things happen for good to them that believe in the Lord.
It happened before the death of Christ; remember? a woman was about to suffer death by stoning when Jesus appeared; He said, cast the first stone! If...... That was the biggest surprise to happen on earth. Not even one was able to cast the first stone because then all have sinned and fallen short of His glory. There is time for everything and each time will make its own provisions. Wait till we get there.
When they get there, do not be surprised because God has made things His own way. My prayer is for God to strengthen me enough to overcome surprises. I am not surprise. Do you have any surprises? Share with me.
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
SO I TOOK MY BIBLE
"So I took my Bible" Once at my work place as a young, energetic, enterprising and dynamic teacher, I wanted to use my idle hours to acquire some more knowledge; I informed my superior who thought it was an excellent idea so allowed me. Some of my colleagues were not happy with my decision and the subsequent agreement reached with my boss. They did not show any sign of disagreement so I felt all was well.
With continuous pressure, my boss queried me for using office hours to acquire personal knowledge that have no impact on our students. As an exuberant young man, I took my pen and replied her in anger. "After informing you of my action......" I went on and on. She was infuriated and said all manner of things but what I still remember so well was, "Anytime you have an annoying information, sleep or read your Bible"
In the last four weeks, text messages, calls and verbal information from family and friends about political opponents are so distasteful they demand immediate reply. Thank God at 3x years, I am analytic and advised. I receive the information, analyse and ignore. Sometimes, I discuss with some other family and friends; go to sleep or read a book.
I have said over and over again that, going into politics, I did not rule out names calling, maligning and recall of distorted facts. I was aware of all these before entering. They have started doing worse but I am prepared. I have no scary shadows. I am not prepared to rebut I do not have to.
Frankly speaking, half education is worse than no education at all. It can be likened to a half trained mechanic or a quack doctor. They are murderers. It is good to learn how to read and even better to learn to comprehend what you read. The best is to be sure your comprehension matches the idea of the communicator before transmitting same idea to some other person. Misinformation has led to tribal and civil wars. Information receivers should be careful because the messenger can intentionally change the message and the mood of the messenger can change the message.
Any person who wants to handle any position should be analytic. Acting on hear say and jumping into tantrums does not show good leadership. When I had the calls yesterday about the defamation, I sighed, called Theresa and Simon for a discussion not related to the issue just to reduce the reaction. Then I took my Bible. Not knowing where to open to, I flipped and landed on Issaiah 48:10-22. I was calmed enough to get a good sleep. thank God for that word.
Next morning, I took the same Bible and again the first flip took me to Habakkuk 1:1-5. My day was full of blessings and upliftment. Friends, anytime you are not sure, take your Bible because I took my Bible and it was fruitful.
Let me ask my question again; (you judge if this is an insult to anybody) 'imagine John Mensah tackling idle Dede Ayew in a Ghana versus Nigeria encounter when old Kanu has the ball. What will happen?' Simple, clear, basic english language. Primary logic! If Kanu and Dede are in the same team in any man's mind, so be it. If it is mischief too. God is watching.
With continuous pressure, my boss queried me for using office hours to acquire personal knowledge that have no impact on our students. As an exuberant young man, I took my pen and replied her in anger. "After informing you of my action......" I went on and on. She was infuriated and said all manner of things but what I still remember so well was, "Anytime you have an annoying information, sleep or read your Bible"
In the last four weeks, text messages, calls and verbal information from family and friends about political opponents are so distasteful they demand immediate reply. Thank God at 3x years, I am analytic and advised. I receive the information, analyse and ignore. Sometimes, I discuss with some other family and friends; go to sleep or read a book.
I have said over and over again that, going into politics, I did not rule out names calling, maligning and recall of distorted facts. I was aware of all these before entering. They have started doing worse but I am prepared. I have no scary shadows. I am not prepared to rebut I do not have to.
Frankly speaking, half education is worse than no education at all. It can be likened to a half trained mechanic or a quack doctor. They are murderers. It is good to learn how to read and even better to learn to comprehend what you read. The best is to be sure your comprehension matches the idea of the communicator before transmitting same idea to some other person. Misinformation has led to tribal and civil wars. Information receivers should be careful because the messenger can intentionally change the message and the mood of the messenger can change the message.
Any person who wants to handle any position should be analytic. Acting on hear say and jumping into tantrums does not show good leadership. When I had the calls yesterday about the defamation, I sighed, called Theresa and Simon for a discussion not related to the issue just to reduce the reaction. Then I took my Bible. Not knowing where to open to, I flipped and landed on Issaiah 48:10-22. I was calmed enough to get a good sleep. thank God for that word.
Next morning, I took the same Bible and again the first flip took me to Habakkuk 1:1-5. My day was full of blessings and upliftment. Friends, anytime you are not sure, take your Bible because I took my Bible and it was fruitful.
Let me ask my question again; (you judge if this is an insult to anybody) 'imagine John Mensah tackling idle Dede Ayew in a Ghana versus Nigeria encounter when old Kanu has the ball. What will happen?' Simple, clear, basic english language. Primary logic! If Kanu and Dede are in the same team in any man's mind, so be it. If it is mischief too. God is watching.
Sunday, 4 September 2011
LET ME TAKE YOU SOMEWHERE.........
We can all pretend to be who we are not. Even we can pretent not to be who we are. In this piece, pretend not to know what I am talking about and that will be fine by you and me too. Show me your friend and I will show you your character is true but not wholly true. Ask me why. It is because, 92% of my friends enjoy alcohol but I don't for at least 10years now. Emmanuel my graphic designer is not in any relationship at all though his friends are all married.
Another truth though debatable is, when a lizard promises you rash medication, look at its skin. Today, I have already posted "Happy Birthday and More" but let me bother you with this pressing piece that can not wait until tomorrow. A double dose this is but take it painlessly. This may benefit you in case you decide to chat the course I am taking.
About two years ago when I was certain that I will contest in the 2012 parliamentary primaries of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) {if He maintains my life and strength}, I visited one of the veterans of Ghana politics for wise counsel. The reception was good and the talk was long, detailed and well organized. One thing that was clear and repetitive was the discussion on 'prophesies' "It has not started yet but as the days draw near, people will come to you with false prophesies" I believe in prophesies and miracles so I took that part of his counsel as 'rubbish'
Between the day I went to him and now, I have counted about 100 prophesies. The shock is that none of the prophesies had come without a condition. In fact, the best prophesy of all was the prophesy of this veteran. It has come to pass as he put it. "Some will ask you for money, animals, drinks for rituals; don't rubbish them, give them...." Are you surprised, though I first rubbish his counsel in my head, it has been very helpful. Every person, delegate, non-delegate party executive, party sympathizer or opposition member is important. His advice was and is still relevant.
Normally, the request comes in two folds, the one that is direct and another indirect. Direct; "Master, this thing you want to do, you can not do it with your naked eyes ooo, I will take you somewhere for powers" Hmmmmmmm, if it is true and I respond to all direct requests, by this time, all my supporters will meet me and start running away because there will be a pot of fire on my head. lol! Indirect; "You, this thing that you have joined, hmmmm, do you have enough protection? You need some powerful support.....if you don't have anybody, I can get you somebody"
I did not ignored any of these requests. In all cases, I agreed and asked for permission to prepare. The variety is what makes the whole matter interesting. Mallams, Pastors, Prophets and Okomfo are all put together. I am not an angel, I have actually followed a few upon consultation for consultation but the stories were similar if not same. My God, a lot of things are happening behind close doors but GOD IS KING. I am putting my trust in Him. His will be done.
Prayer is the key. In all the three foiled destructive attacks, my contribution was zero. In the poisoning attempt, I was not at the church where the prophesy came. With the accident too, it was just by His grace but my car did not even enter a gutter. It was so close but I am moving on in His name. When they went to the fetish priests, I was not there and all three fetish priests do not know me even till date but they decided to consult before execution. "He is innocent" they were all told. I am tailless and only God wipes flies off me.
Brothers and sisters, say a prayer for me when you say one for yourselves. The spiritual attacks have failed so far. It will continue to fail. Watch them, they have started some physical attacks, I hear them all. Name calling is normal with some falsehood. Some of the attacks are unprintable. Me, Kwame Dennis a *** boy? Oh! There is a crack on my wall; how can I limit animal entry, spiders, lizards, ants, flies etc can all enter. Welcome to my world.
Those writings on buses and trucks when I was a commercial driver plying between Tapa Abotoase and Accra have flashed my mind. "It Is A Lesson" "With Jesus No Problem" "God Is In Control" "Wonderful Jesus" "Jesus Is The Answer" I will not pick these phrases one after the other but Lessons, I am learning. GOD, JESUS? Wonderful! I am going by this means.
The Lord is my shepherd..... Our father..... God bless our Homeland Ghana.....to resist oppressor's rule. I am strengthened by these enough but keep your requests coming. You: "Let me take you somewhere" Me: "Thank you, let me get some money"
Another truth though debatable is, when a lizard promises you rash medication, look at its skin. Today, I have already posted "Happy Birthday and More" but let me bother you with this pressing piece that can not wait until tomorrow. A double dose this is but take it painlessly. This may benefit you in case you decide to chat the course I am taking.
About two years ago when I was certain that I will contest in the 2012 parliamentary primaries of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) {if He maintains my life and strength}, I visited one of the veterans of Ghana politics for wise counsel. The reception was good and the talk was long, detailed and well organized. One thing that was clear and repetitive was the discussion on 'prophesies' "It has not started yet but as the days draw near, people will come to you with false prophesies" I believe in prophesies and miracles so I took that part of his counsel as 'rubbish'
Between the day I went to him and now, I have counted about 100 prophesies. The shock is that none of the prophesies had come without a condition. In fact, the best prophesy of all was the prophesy of this veteran. It has come to pass as he put it. "Some will ask you for money, animals, drinks for rituals; don't rubbish them, give them...." Are you surprised, though I first rubbish his counsel in my head, it has been very helpful. Every person, delegate, non-delegate party executive, party sympathizer or opposition member is important. His advice was and is still relevant.
Normally, the request comes in two folds, the one that is direct and another indirect. Direct; "Master, this thing you want to do, you can not do it with your naked eyes ooo, I will take you somewhere for powers" Hmmmmmmm, if it is true and I respond to all direct requests, by this time, all my supporters will meet me and start running away because there will be a pot of fire on my head. lol! Indirect; "You, this thing that you have joined, hmmmm, do you have enough protection? You need some powerful support.....if you don't have anybody, I can get you somebody"
I did not ignored any of these requests. In all cases, I agreed and asked for permission to prepare. The variety is what makes the whole matter interesting. Mallams, Pastors, Prophets and Okomfo are all put together. I am not an angel, I have actually followed a few upon consultation for consultation but the stories were similar if not same. My God, a lot of things are happening behind close doors but GOD IS KING. I am putting my trust in Him. His will be done.
Prayer is the key. In all the three foiled destructive attacks, my contribution was zero. In the poisoning attempt, I was not at the church where the prophesy came. With the accident too, it was just by His grace but my car did not even enter a gutter. It was so close but I am moving on in His name. When they went to the fetish priests, I was not there and all three fetish priests do not know me even till date but they decided to consult before execution. "He is innocent" they were all told. I am tailless and only God wipes flies off me.
Brothers and sisters, say a prayer for me when you say one for yourselves. The spiritual attacks have failed so far. It will continue to fail. Watch them, they have started some physical attacks, I hear them all. Name calling is normal with some falsehood. Some of the attacks are unprintable. Me, Kwame Dennis a *** boy? Oh! There is a crack on my wall; how can I limit animal entry, spiders, lizards, ants, flies etc can all enter. Welcome to my world.
Those writings on buses and trucks when I was a commercial driver plying between Tapa Abotoase and Accra have flashed my mind. "It Is A Lesson" "With Jesus No Problem" "God Is In Control" "Wonderful Jesus" "Jesus Is The Answer" I will not pick these phrases one after the other but Lessons, I am learning. GOD, JESUS? Wonderful! I am going by this means.
The Lord is my shepherd..... Our father..... God bless our Homeland Ghana.....to resist oppressor's rule. I am strengthened by these enough but keep your requests coming. You: "Let me take you somewhere" Me: "Thank you, let me get some money"
Saturday, 3 September 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MORE
Lessons from my 39th birthday can not be kept selfishly in my pocket. Sharing is nice, monopoly is bad. Hahaaa! I was glad I lived to see this day. Private Fynn is my witness, I remember stating in one of my write ups that I wanted to live on earth for just 32years. 7years on, I wish I did not think that way ever. Man proposes, God disposes. Nana Ama my sweet daughter is my after 'death' breed and a beautiful creation. Thank you Jesus.
Private Fynn was curious, wanting to know if I was serving a god or in a convenant with any powers. I have sworn to serve the Lord God to the best of my abilities. This I have tried to do and doing to the best of my ability. Lord protect and guide me to do according to your will. Psalm 34:4, 'I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears' Looking back, I can only say Praise be to His name, now and forever. Amen.
The birthday wishes came through various channels; text messages, emails, facebook wall and inbox, phone calls and personal hand shakes. Some were as brief as 'Happy birthday' encouraging as 'Happy birthday, may your wishes be fulfilled' annoying as, 'do not drink your head off today' All these, I accepted in good faith because a huge heart is what God gave me.
My daddy sent me a text message whilst my mum called. "A Happy prosperous aims and objectives well achieved years ahead of you" What else can a father wish his son? You know what? The man is asking for the setting of aims and objectives in my life. He might not know if I already have one but the birthday wish is directional. If you do not have aims and objectives, set some for the years ahead are aims and objectives well achieved years. If I do not have aims and objectives, the years will roll over me. Dad, thank you. I am grateful, honoured and privilleged.
Hahaaaa, Junior sent me a text after I could not answer his call; 'Happy birthday big bro, May all your dreams come true. Enjoy this day and identify God's plan for you' Dreams? My younger brother knows about dreams and thinks I should have some. Dreams fall in line with aims; thinks like dad huh? As religious as he is, he asked me to identify God's plans for me. My dreams may be different from God's plans for me. I guess if it is different, my task will be a difficult one but if it is same, easy task. Identifying the relationship between my dreams and God's plans for me is the most tiresome task. Bro, I have accepted the challenge to search and marry my dream and God's plans for me.
On Afia Schwarzenegar, a young lady met Delay, she told Delay; 'you look like a friend of mine, she is called Delay'. bla bla bla as though the Delay she was talking about was her friend. Truth is, the lady had never set eyes on Delay. Lessons? This supposed friend wants facebook friends to believe he knows me soooooo well he wrote " Happy birthday but do not drink your head off today" Thank God he has deleted this message from the wall. The fact that you come from the same town with someone does not mean you know him inside out. Ask questions, don't talk because people are talking, talk because you want to make sense.
My friends, I am grateful. You wished me well and remembered me on this day. Dreams, aims, objectives, desires, wishes, and all the messages you sent are acknowledged. May the Good Lord grant you all what you wish for me. Amen.
Private Fynn was curious, wanting to know if I was serving a god or in a convenant with any powers. I have sworn to serve the Lord God to the best of my abilities. This I have tried to do and doing to the best of my ability. Lord protect and guide me to do according to your will. Psalm 34:4, 'I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears' Looking back, I can only say Praise be to His name, now and forever. Amen.
The birthday wishes came through various channels; text messages, emails, facebook wall and inbox, phone calls and personal hand shakes. Some were as brief as 'Happy birthday' encouraging as 'Happy birthday, may your wishes be fulfilled' annoying as, 'do not drink your head off today' All these, I accepted in good faith because a huge heart is what God gave me.
My daddy sent me a text message whilst my mum called. "A Happy prosperous aims and objectives well achieved years ahead of you" What else can a father wish his son? You know what? The man is asking for the setting of aims and objectives in my life. He might not know if I already have one but the birthday wish is directional. If you do not have aims and objectives, set some for the years ahead are aims and objectives well achieved years. If I do not have aims and objectives, the years will roll over me. Dad, thank you. I am grateful, honoured and privilleged.
Hahaaaa, Junior sent me a text after I could not answer his call; 'Happy birthday big bro, May all your dreams come true. Enjoy this day and identify God's plan for you' Dreams? My younger brother knows about dreams and thinks I should have some. Dreams fall in line with aims; thinks like dad huh? As religious as he is, he asked me to identify God's plans for me. My dreams may be different from God's plans for me. I guess if it is different, my task will be a difficult one but if it is same, easy task. Identifying the relationship between my dreams and God's plans for me is the most tiresome task. Bro, I have accepted the challenge to search and marry my dream and God's plans for me.
On Afia Schwarzenegar, a young lady met Delay, she told Delay; 'you look like a friend of mine, she is called Delay'. bla bla bla as though the Delay she was talking about was her friend. Truth is, the lady had never set eyes on Delay. Lessons? This supposed friend wants facebook friends to believe he knows me soooooo well he wrote " Happy birthday but do not drink your head off today" Thank God he has deleted this message from the wall. The fact that you come from the same town with someone does not mean you know him inside out. Ask questions, don't talk because people are talking, talk because you want to make sense.
My friends, I am grateful. You wished me well and remembered me on this day. Dreams, aims, objectives, desires, wishes, and all the messages you sent are acknowledged. May the Good Lord grant you all what you wish for me. Amen.
Friday, 2 September 2011
BROKEN GLASSES IN THE COMPOUND
On the 18th of July this year, I wrote on the reggae phrase, "if you live in a glass house, don't throw stones" This is old and loud. It does NOT require a Degree to understand that every person lives in a glass house and so should not throw stones. Be careful with yourself especially what you say; 'only excess thoughts come out of the mouth'
Not all persons have access to good counsel so when you are walking by a window and you hear someone being counselled, pause and pick a word. That word may guide you in future. Some person who claim to know best and older than Metusala did not see the wisdom in this advice and threw a stone. Sorry, not a stone you say? Okay, you mean he threw stones. No wonder there are so many broken glasses scattered in his compound. hahaha.
'God protects the tailess animal against flies'. In his stone throwing adventure, he displayed so much desperation he missed his target; broke all his glasses, covered his own compound, lost his slippers and can not come out of his room. His target has not thrown a stone. Is his target capable of throwing stones? Does his target live in a glass house? Will he survive stone exchanges? All these questions remain unanswered. Help me find answers to these questions but the most important question is, is that the way to go?
My attention was drawn to one Akoo Tapa on facebook today and the claims that he has bitten more that he can chew and that he has insulted some aspirants from Tapa. He has not done any of the two Tapa aspirants any harm but my worry is his display of cowardice. I do not see how any patriot, and intellect as he wants to portray himself will want to assume a feminine posture and facelessness in order to be able to state his mind. Talk is cheap, talk is free yet talk is rewarding (positive or negative reward). The reason for one not to talk because people are talking but to talk because there is a pressing point. Pressing points are created. It is an art. Art of reasoning. talk and be responsible for your talk.
What i find interesting in Akoo Tapa's contribution on Tapa Nkosuo is the fact that it will be better for Tapa to present one candidate in an NDC primaries, where there are two or more candidates from Tapa, they need to be decorous in their campaign and interaction with party executives. Does anybody need a change of name to state such a brilliant point? Absolutely not. It is good to state such a good point without fear or favour. I have said my bit. It does not pay to be a hypocrite.
At 39 years today, I have a lot up my sleeves to contribute to the growth and development of Biakoye. Posterity will surely judge every man's contribution to the growth or shrink of his society. I shall do what I have to do. No detractors, sycophants and/or hypocrites will stop me. I will not hang my gloves before thinking of my people. It requires a revolution to get the people where they ought to be. "Remember your creator in your youth" sayeth the Bible. I am remembering Biakoye when my service to the people is most needed.
I am prepared to join the stone throwers clean their mess. I have NOT and will NOT throw stones but The scattered broken glasses in their compound will hurt the stone throwers. I have a message for service. Instead of preaching destruction, my key is Matt 7:7. Whoever wants Proverbs 18;6 to apply should get ready.
Service by the youth, with the elderly to the people. What else will anyone expect? POSITIVE MISSION!!!
Join the campaign of the moment, Unity! ideas. MOBILIZATION! masses. POSITIVE MISSION. Be part.
Not all persons have access to good counsel so when you are walking by a window and you hear someone being counselled, pause and pick a word. That word may guide you in future. Some person who claim to know best and older than Metusala did not see the wisdom in this advice and threw a stone. Sorry, not a stone you say? Okay, you mean he threw stones. No wonder there are so many broken glasses scattered in his compound. hahaha.
'God protects the tailess animal against flies'. In his stone throwing adventure, he displayed so much desperation he missed his target; broke all his glasses, covered his own compound, lost his slippers and can not come out of his room. His target has not thrown a stone. Is his target capable of throwing stones? Does his target live in a glass house? Will he survive stone exchanges? All these questions remain unanswered. Help me find answers to these questions but the most important question is, is that the way to go?
My attention was drawn to one Akoo Tapa on facebook today and the claims that he has bitten more that he can chew and that he has insulted some aspirants from Tapa. He has not done any of the two Tapa aspirants any harm but my worry is his display of cowardice. I do not see how any patriot, and intellect as he wants to portray himself will want to assume a feminine posture and facelessness in order to be able to state his mind. Talk is cheap, talk is free yet talk is rewarding (positive or negative reward). The reason for one not to talk because people are talking but to talk because there is a pressing point. Pressing points are created. It is an art. Art of reasoning. talk and be responsible for your talk.
What i find interesting in Akoo Tapa's contribution on Tapa Nkosuo is the fact that it will be better for Tapa to present one candidate in an NDC primaries, where there are two or more candidates from Tapa, they need to be decorous in their campaign and interaction with party executives. Does anybody need a change of name to state such a brilliant point? Absolutely not. It is good to state such a good point without fear or favour. I have said my bit. It does not pay to be a hypocrite.
At 39 years today, I have a lot up my sleeves to contribute to the growth and development of Biakoye. Posterity will surely judge every man's contribution to the growth or shrink of his society. I shall do what I have to do. No detractors, sycophants and/or hypocrites will stop me. I will not hang my gloves before thinking of my people. It requires a revolution to get the people where they ought to be. "Remember your creator in your youth" sayeth the Bible. I am remembering Biakoye when my service to the people is most needed.
I am prepared to join the stone throwers clean their mess. I have NOT and will NOT throw stones but The scattered broken glasses in their compound will hurt the stone throwers. I have a message for service. Instead of preaching destruction, my key is Matt 7:7. Whoever wants Proverbs 18;6 to apply should get ready.
Service by the youth, with the elderly to the people. What else will anyone expect? POSITIVE MISSION!!!
Join the campaign of the moment, Unity! ideas. MOBILIZATION! masses. POSITIVE MISSION. Be part.
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