When Hon. Kwasi Bandua won the NDC Biakoye parliamentary primaries in 2004, he was declared an instant hero. He ousted a man many considered a hard nut to crack. He was helped by many without a dime.
In the same 2004, he won in the national parliamentary election in absentia due to the commitment of the people of Biakoye and the great Akatamanso party to block any form of intrusion by any party. Even when the industrous Kofi Appiah (May His Soul Rest In Perfect Peace), stood independent, his own people stood behind the NDC though the candidate was ill and absent.
In 2008, party people including my own mum virtually begged for Hon. Bandua to be allowed a second term. Whatever negotiations they had was unknown to Dr. Kwabena Adjei. The late Awoye Kaizaro, late J. J. K. Twumasi may their souls rest in peace and Mr. Appiah Nyarko spoke on the issues.
When it became obvious that he (Bandua) will not get it smooth this time round, he started opening fire through his men. I have had a lot of unpleasant experiences within this short time that a feeble heart would have given up. As for allegations, more than a dozen is out there but nobody is buying.
It started from his (DENNIS) father is NPP, then it moved to he (Dennis) is a small boy. When these failed, the stage managed arrest and 48 hour detention of some youth of Tapa Amanya; my hometown was attributed to me. This led to almost a year of hatred between some youth in my hometown and myself; Thank God that is over now. The precipitates of that anger can be managed.
Recently, I heard some people from his camp tell delegates that I have no money to BRIBE them so they should not follow me but that is also not working because delegates in Biakoye are so awake and alive that one time primaries 'premium' is not what they are looking for. They are asking questions like, where are the ward offices? where are the party flags? where are the membership cards? pertinent issues bothering them are what they are seeking answers to. They want to know what is going on in government through their representative.
The use of sentimental issues to incite one traditional area against another by a sitting member of parliament in his own constituency exposes his selfishness. As an aspirant, I am very much aware of what they are capable of saying and doing against me. Thankfully, I have live a higher percentage of my life in my constituency doing all sorts of jobs with the people. I know my people and my people know me.
Nominations were opened on the 24th of November 2011 throughout Ghana. I met the secretary for the forms on 4th of December 2011 but could not pick it and did so the next day. What is the fuss about nomination forms if one is deep rooted in his constituency and is in touch with his constituents.
The use of the word clydestine reminds any one in the constituency of 'tricks' adopted by the MP and his chronies. Their refusal to make the delegates list available to all, the replacement of delegates suspected to be against him, seizure of membership cards to prevent my endorsement and the propagation of blatant lies against me. I am sailing through all these without complaint.
I am in touch with the delegates. The delegates know what the people they represent expect them to do. They are in the constituency with the people and it should not take the national chairman to tell the people of Biakoye that times have changed and therefore there is the need for a "POSITIVE MISSION" A mission to unite the people, to get the youth on board, work as a team for the growth of Biakoye and to set a development agenda with the people for the people.
If it is not the wish of the people, let Biakoye say so and stop the false alarm. The alarm in Accra is not sounding in Biakoye; the people need action. The time has come to swim out and get our people solutions and not more problems. The issues raised are like a straw floating on a lake, they can not save you.
Greetings to all well meaning Akatamansonians and people of Biakoye. We will live to manifest our name; 'BIAKOYE' ma nkoso) ...... Unity breeds development.
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Thursday, 8 December 2011
In The Eyes of Ghana's Non-Performing MPs
It is amazing how some members of parliament of the Republic of Ghana and their chronies think about their electorates, especially the delegates. In the past, I did not understand why MPs did not care about delegates until it was time for parliamentary primaries. Now, I can say why because I am in the race for parliament and have come face to face with some of their schemes and real meanings of their actions and inactions.
Some MPs are so insensitive that they do not do any thing to improve the living conditions of the party faithfuls, foot soldiers and executives. Why? Because in poor living conditions, human beings are vulnerable and succumb easily to the whims and caprices of bread and butter providers. This is what MPs sought to achieve by leaving their electorates poorer than they met them.
May their Souls Rest in Perfect Peace. Some hard working executives of Biakoye Constituency died poppers and their places of abode until their death could go for anything. These were men who served the National Democratic Congress (NDC) with their sweat and toil but could not show anything for it. These men worked hard thinking what they could do to help their constituency, party and country whilst their leader thought of himself and how to keep the seat permanently.
Since then, things have changed and the untouchables have been touched. Ask Ahwoi if there was anything he could not provide. Ask Zita, she was said to have given out GHc 300.00 per delegate yet she lost. These two represent a clear case of a performer and a non performer who both had the same benefit. It also tells you the unpredictability of the delegate. The fact that you provide him with XYZ is not enough to warrant a vote.
Sadly, some of these MPs do not learn at all. May he live long; Hon Adu Asare. Objectivity created bad blood between him and his executives leading to pressure on him to step down after just one term. This honourable does better than some sewing machine and roofing sheets sharing MPs. Even if they wish to give these things genuinely to their delegates, why now? Just some few days to their primaries and they are distributing such items for votes?
The use of common fund for vote purchase is criminal and must not be encouraged. Tell your MP to initiate projects and schemes that will help you get a regular income and not wait till it's election to doll out small gifts.
The lessons of election 2000 from the Akan constituency are still fresh on our minds. when the then MP who had lost his popularity with the electorate was re-elected at the primaries, Rashid Bawa was elected as an independent candidate. The love for NDC was used to axe Rashid when he stabbed his electorate in the back by selfishly defecting to NPP. This is one of the reasons why incumbent MPs who have lost their grip on the ground must not use diabolical means to get re-elected at their primaries for the bigger race can send the NDC to opposition.
Congress 2013 should consider a mini general election where every card bearing member of NDC of good standing should be allowed to vote to elect candidates for the general election to remove vote buying and intimidation from parliamentary primaries. It is absurd that most party sympathisers and 'members' inluding branch and constituency executives do not have membership cards. Whose responsibility is it to provide membership cards? If one can not provide little things that will develop the party, he can not help the party.
Rounding up, delegate, friends of delegates and every well meaning Ghanaian should watch out for the display of sewing machines, tv sets, fridges, roofing sheets and money just to maintain power and ignore the people until it's primaries again. It has started at Afram plains North where a sleeping MP is sharing goodies. Watch out for hot gossips this xmas.
Some MPs are so insensitive that they do not do any thing to improve the living conditions of the party faithfuls, foot soldiers and executives. Why? Because in poor living conditions, human beings are vulnerable and succumb easily to the whims and caprices of bread and butter providers. This is what MPs sought to achieve by leaving their electorates poorer than they met them.
May their Souls Rest in Perfect Peace. Some hard working executives of Biakoye Constituency died poppers and their places of abode until their death could go for anything. These were men who served the National Democratic Congress (NDC) with their sweat and toil but could not show anything for it. These men worked hard thinking what they could do to help their constituency, party and country whilst their leader thought of himself and how to keep the seat permanently.
Since then, things have changed and the untouchables have been touched. Ask Ahwoi if there was anything he could not provide. Ask Zita, she was said to have given out GHc 300.00 per delegate yet she lost. These two represent a clear case of a performer and a non performer who both had the same benefit. It also tells you the unpredictability of the delegate. The fact that you provide him with XYZ is not enough to warrant a vote.
Sadly, some of these MPs do not learn at all. May he live long; Hon Adu Asare. Objectivity created bad blood between him and his executives leading to pressure on him to step down after just one term. This honourable does better than some sewing machine and roofing sheets sharing MPs. Even if they wish to give these things genuinely to their delegates, why now? Just some few days to their primaries and they are distributing such items for votes?
The use of common fund for vote purchase is criminal and must not be encouraged. Tell your MP to initiate projects and schemes that will help you get a regular income and not wait till it's election to doll out small gifts.
The lessons of election 2000 from the Akan constituency are still fresh on our minds. when the then MP who had lost his popularity with the electorate was re-elected at the primaries, Rashid Bawa was elected as an independent candidate. The love for NDC was used to axe Rashid when he stabbed his electorate in the back by selfishly defecting to NPP. This is one of the reasons why incumbent MPs who have lost their grip on the ground must not use diabolical means to get re-elected at their primaries for the bigger race can send the NDC to opposition.
Congress 2013 should consider a mini general election where every card bearing member of NDC of good standing should be allowed to vote to elect candidates for the general election to remove vote buying and intimidation from parliamentary primaries. It is absurd that most party sympathisers and 'members' inluding branch and constituency executives do not have membership cards. Whose responsibility is it to provide membership cards? If one can not provide little things that will develop the party, he can not help the party.
Rounding up, delegate, friends of delegates and every well meaning Ghanaian should watch out for the display of sewing machines, tv sets, fridges, roofing sheets and money just to maintain power and ignore the people until it's primaries again. It has started at Afram plains North where a sleeping MP is sharing goodies. Watch out for hot gossips this xmas.
Sunday, 4 December 2011
THE IMPUDENCE OF A FAILING MINISTER
The right to hire and fire, set up and dissolve boards rest with the president of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency; J. E. Atta Mills. Since assuming office on January 7, 2009, he has successfully exercised that right to the best of his ability. His ability to utilize, misuse or abuse this right well has attracted varied reactions from different quarters.
The president has refused on several occasions to fire appointees who abuse or misuse their offices inspite of calls on him by party faithfuls, members, founder and ordinary Ghanaians. Opposition members have given the president several names based on his actions and/or inactions. 'Heartless' 'Do little' etc. are some of the names depending on the day and circumstance.
Three months to the 2008 general elections, the former president J. A. Kufuor travelled to the USA and in his absence, his office fired the District Chief Executive of Kpando. The DCE was strong enough to stand against that wrong action on the grounds that he will only be removed by the appointing officer; the president and not his office. Fortunately, the then president came back and reversed the dismitissal. A strength worthy of emulation from a president. What he failed to do was to fire someone from his office.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) was in opposition for 8years and in those difficult years, people made names in one way or another for themselves and the party. In the Volta Region, names that come to mind easily are Owusu-Siaw (Bulldozer) and Ahiable Modestus (Eda), In Ashanti region, who can forget 'Antoa, aka 'egg'? In central, Auntie Ama. In the Eastern Region, Anthony Gyampo, Julius Debrah, Sumaila, Tawiah Boateng and others fought to bring NDC to power.
Most of these heroes were not recognized by the Mills-Mahama government to the surprise of a lot of Ghanaians. The competence of a man like Gyampo in any capacity can not be questioned. It was therefore no surprise at all when he was appointed acting MD of ECG. Between his appointment date some six months ago and now, the electricity situation has improved dramatically if not drastically. The frequent power outage that used to be has improved because of prudent management.
Some obscured names in NDC between 2001 and 2009 are now 'lords' in government. Who and where was Oteng Adjei when NDC was in opposition? What has he acchieved as a minister? It is amazing a mediocre minister like Oteng Adjei who is making up the numbers in government will appoint himself a firing authority. When did the ministry of energy become a ministry of 'didmissal? I pray there is a good reason to do so. Since Wednesday, people have complained from both NDC and opposition about the misconduct of the imposter in the media.
Who is the minister of energy to say he has fired Anthony Gyampo of all men from a position he did not appoint him to? What is his offence? We are watching the president and his vice to see what they will do. Mr President, the hen that lays the golden egg can not be sacrificed. Any hawk that tries a prank on such a hen should be shot. 'Re-instating' or nullifying this disgrace to the party and government and even the presidency will not be enough until Oteng Adjei is fired. A word to the wise is ENOUGH.
Towards election 2012, this is the biggest test for his excellency JEA Mills. If he is not a stuge for JJ Rawlings, is he a stuge for some ministers? If His Excellency is unable to be his own man on this issue, election 2012 will be a disaster for NDC for after all, the party will not be worth dying for. The final confirmation is now.
What an impudence! Oteng Adjei 'Honourable' you are not a well wisher.
The president has refused on several occasions to fire appointees who abuse or misuse their offices inspite of calls on him by party faithfuls, members, founder and ordinary Ghanaians. Opposition members have given the president several names based on his actions and/or inactions. 'Heartless' 'Do little' etc. are some of the names depending on the day and circumstance.
Three months to the 2008 general elections, the former president J. A. Kufuor travelled to the USA and in his absence, his office fired the District Chief Executive of Kpando. The DCE was strong enough to stand against that wrong action on the grounds that he will only be removed by the appointing officer; the president and not his office. Fortunately, the then president came back and reversed the dismitissal. A strength worthy of emulation from a president. What he failed to do was to fire someone from his office.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) was in opposition for 8years and in those difficult years, people made names in one way or another for themselves and the party. In the Volta Region, names that come to mind easily are Owusu-Siaw (Bulldozer) and Ahiable Modestus (Eda), In Ashanti region, who can forget 'Antoa, aka 'egg'? In central, Auntie Ama. In the Eastern Region, Anthony Gyampo, Julius Debrah, Sumaila, Tawiah Boateng and others fought to bring NDC to power.
Most of these heroes were not recognized by the Mills-Mahama government to the surprise of a lot of Ghanaians. The competence of a man like Gyampo in any capacity can not be questioned. It was therefore no surprise at all when he was appointed acting MD of ECG. Between his appointment date some six months ago and now, the electricity situation has improved dramatically if not drastically. The frequent power outage that used to be has improved because of prudent management.
Some obscured names in NDC between 2001 and 2009 are now 'lords' in government. Who and where was Oteng Adjei when NDC was in opposition? What has he acchieved as a minister? It is amazing a mediocre minister like Oteng Adjei who is making up the numbers in government will appoint himself a firing authority. When did the ministry of energy become a ministry of 'didmissal? I pray there is a good reason to do so. Since Wednesday, people have complained from both NDC and opposition about the misconduct of the imposter in the media.
Who is the minister of energy to say he has fired Anthony Gyampo of all men from a position he did not appoint him to? What is his offence? We are watching the president and his vice to see what they will do. Mr President, the hen that lays the golden egg can not be sacrificed. Any hawk that tries a prank on such a hen should be shot. 'Re-instating' or nullifying this disgrace to the party and government and even the presidency will not be enough until Oteng Adjei is fired. A word to the wise is ENOUGH.
Towards election 2012, this is the biggest test for his excellency JEA Mills. If he is not a stuge for JJ Rawlings, is he a stuge for some ministers? If His Excellency is unable to be his own man on this issue, election 2012 will be a disaster for NDC for after all, the party will not be worth dying for. The final confirmation is now.
What an impudence! Oteng Adjei 'Honourable' you are not a well wisher.
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