When Kennedy Ohene Agyepong aka Ak)m Pr3ko declared at Mantse Agbona that the All-Die-Be-Die thugs should lynch the Police, I felt the Ghana Police had reached its useless end. What made me more disappointed was the spicing of his speech on the day; calling His Excellency a thief. Then I said to myself; Oh so now in Ghana, all one needs to do is to get 'enough' money, doll some out and get power, then he can start talking anyhow. Today, the story is different. The Ghana Police has redeemed its image by arresting this raw and rough talking MP.
I have been out of town for a while now and even if I were, I wouldn't listen to 'Boiling Point' on Oman fm so it is not likely I will hear his speech. What happened? I am told this time, 'Hon.' Agyepong committed treason by declaring war on his radio station. My surprise and worry is that, no man in NPP could correct him. Nobody had the same number... as him to tell him in the face that he was wrong. A laughable political party like the NPP can not be allowed to say the things they say and do the things they do because they are not in power. Oman fm comparing itself to Radio Gold would not help. Chat your own path and do things right. All the 2008 programmes are still running on Gold but people do not misconduct themselves as is the case on Oman.
Typical of the NPP, they throw themselves about as democrats yet, when some member misconducts himself, they fear to point it out. On that faithful day at Koforidua where their flag bearer made the infamous all-die-be-die speech, I happened to be in front of the hotel. I went there to meet an NPP friend who was part of the meeting. Sir JOHN their General Secretary came out of the meeting right after the statement furious. Do you know what he said to the drivers? "Wei ara y3 as3m a woka, afei na y3 b3 kyer3 mu w) radio so" (Is this a statement to make? We now have to spend time explaining on radio). The man himself knew his flag bearer was wrong but listen to him in just some few minutes after the complain on radio supporting the flag bearer and adducing some positive intent to the ill statement.
Today NPP is misconducting itself because Kennedy has been arrested for what he himself knows was in bad taste. What are they thinking? That Kennedy is above the laws of Ghana? When Woyome was arrested, NDC supporters went to the police HQ but nobody threw a stone at the police; yesterday, what we heard was that the NPP supporters were throwing stones at the police for transferring Kennedy Agyepong to an unknown destination. Today, they are blocking roads and taking the laws of Ghana into their own hands and there is no elder in NPP to call them to order. How can these people lead a nation?
Again, by their deeds, ye shall know them indeed. Awuni in his usual 'NPP POLICE' run NDC officials down, molested and disgraced former Greater Accra Minister, Nii Armah Ashitey, a siiting member of Parliament but no NDC member marched through the streets of Koley-Klottey or even in front of the Central MTTU to dare Awuni but when Ursula and Jinapor were given a biblical requisition for their action, the NPP, led by a whole minority leader marched through the streets of Odododiodio daring innocent Nii Lantey Vanderpuye and beating innocent citizens of Odododiodio.
All-die-be-die finally launched? Ghanaians should wake up to resist these power hungry NPP. Nobody will allow these few disgruntled people to plunge our beloved country into chaos. Kennedy deserves to be arrested and he has been arrested. PERIOD!
If the NPP intends to lynch the police, then they should be prepared to be lynched by the police.
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
BIOMETRIC REGISTRATION
The few drops of tears I shed for mother Ghana on Easter Saturday was worth it after all. The drops of tears shedding was a voluntarily involuntary action. Any time I listen to news on Ghana, watch TV and listen to local gossip on happenings in Ghana, I get sad. This sadness accumulated over time and any time I remember, I still feel like sobbing. One of these remembrance instances led to the involuntary shedding of tears.
On the second day of the biometric registration, I drove from Accra to Tapa-Amanya R. C. Primary registration centre. I joined a long queue but was unanimously given a priority treatment by the agents, registration officials and people around to register. My contribution and deep involvement in multi party democracy in my constituency, ward and branch gained recognition. I did not ask for it; I soberly joined the queue as always but the people took a different decision. A decision I respected and accepted in good faith.
There were instances of misunderstanding in my constituency stemming from refusal to register people on tribal grounds, inability to state house numbers, etc. Some people tried solving these problems by using their positions but they were resisted, others tried by using their high pitch voices but were also resisted. Some of us, went in with soft voices, smooth delivery and well thought of messages and there was mutual agreement that has become precedence that is used in solving subsequent problems.
Why should a whole former Regional Minister for Greater Accra Region be arrested for 'misconduct' in biometric registration? It is absurd! What actually happened? I pray it is not the beginning of a calculated plan to disrupt our growing democracy. In any case, I am hitting my chest in pride that today, a former Minister of a government in power, a sitting Member of Parliament (MP)can be arrested by the police for a so-called misconduct at a registration centre. I do not know when that happened in the past. No body was stabbed nor beaten but he was arrested.
In TAIN, somebody was stabbed and beaten and when arrests were made, people are talking as if the world is coming down tomorrow. The continuous silence of the NDC is suspicious from where I sit. I am surrounded in my family, home town, office, locality and party by two sets of persons; quiet and loud. People, the loud are loud and in fact, empty. The quiet are simply dangerous. They say little and act when they have to act. Former President Kufuor simplified it in an Akan adage that means; when you frighten a coward, you meet the man in him.
Listening to NPP commentators, one wonders if they are objective. To them, the Greater Accra Regional Commander is the best policeman for arresting Hon. Ashitey whilst the Brong Ahafo Regional Commander and his assistant are the worst policemen for superintending the arrest of the NPP Tain Parliamentary candidate and his men. What double standard? Biometric registration is a simple process and one should just go, register and leave. If there are doubts about someone's nationality or residency, let the person register and fill a form in protest. PERIOD! Why fight? Why physically restrain people? Why make noise?
In society, there will always be people who will allow themselves to be used by others to achieve their selfish objectives. It is surprising that in the face of all the campaign and education, people still registered more than once. One man, one registration; one man, one vote. Get as many supporters as possible to register and psyche them up to vote on December 7 and stop the multiple registration campaign. It will disenfranchise people. I have registered and so have my family and friends. Go register and let's vote on December 7 in a peaceful election as always.
I will vote at Tapa-Amanya in the Biakoye Constituency of the Volta Region where I registered. Where will you vote? Where did you register? I registered once and have my card to vote. How many times did you register? If you registered more than once, think again; you may not have a vote.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the process is almost half way through and very soon, all will be. I am beginning to understand and agree that the Register used for election 2008 was bloated. Why? We will talk about it later. THANK YOU.
On the second day of the biometric registration, I drove from Accra to Tapa-Amanya R. C. Primary registration centre. I joined a long queue but was unanimously given a priority treatment by the agents, registration officials and people around to register. My contribution and deep involvement in multi party democracy in my constituency, ward and branch gained recognition. I did not ask for it; I soberly joined the queue as always but the people took a different decision. A decision I respected and accepted in good faith.
There were instances of misunderstanding in my constituency stemming from refusal to register people on tribal grounds, inability to state house numbers, etc. Some people tried solving these problems by using their positions but they were resisted, others tried by using their high pitch voices but were also resisted. Some of us, went in with soft voices, smooth delivery and well thought of messages and there was mutual agreement that has become precedence that is used in solving subsequent problems.
Why should a whole former Regional Minister for Greater Accra Region be arrested for 'misconduct' in biometric registration? It is absurd! What actually happened? I pray it is not the beginning of a calculated plan to disrupt our growing democracy. In any case, I am hitting my chest in pride that today, a former Minister of a government in power, a sitting Member of Parliament (MP)can be arrested by the police for a so-called misconduct at a registration centre. I do not know when that happened in the past. No body was stabbed nor beaten but he was arrested.
In TAIN, somebody was stabbed and beaten and when arrests were made, people are talking as if the world is coming down tomorrow. The continuous silence of the NDC is suspicious from where I sit. I am surrounded in my family, home town, office, locality and party by two sets of persons; quiet and loud. People, the loud are loud and in fact, empty. The quiet are simply dangerous. They say little and act when they have to act. Former President Kufuor simplified it in an Akan adage that means; when you frighten a coward, you meet the man in him.
Listening to NPP commentators, one wonders if they are objective. To them, the Greater Accra Regional Commander is the best policeman for arresting Hon. Ashitey whilst the Brong Ahafo Regional Commander and his assistant are the worst policemen for superintending the arrest of the NPP Tain Parliamentary candidate and his men. What double standard? Biometric registration is a simple process and one should just go, register and leave. If there are doubts about someone's nationality or residency, let the person register and fill a form in protest. PERIOD! Why fight? Why physically restrain people? Why make noise?
In society, there will always be people who will allow themselves to be used by others to achieve their selfish objectives. It is surprising that in the face of all the campaign and education, people still registered more than once. One man, one registration; one man, one vote. Get as many supporters as possible to register and psyche them up to vote on December 7 and stop the multiple registration campaign. It will disenfranchise people. I have registered and so have my family and friends. Go register and let's vote on December 7 in a peaceful election as always.
I will vote at Tapa-Amanya in the Biakoye Constituency of the Volta Region where I registered. Where will you vote? Where did you register? I registered once and have my card to vote. How many times did you register? If you registered more than once, think again; you may not have a vote.
Ladies and Gentlemen, the process is almost half way through and very soon, all will be. I am beginning to understand and agree that the Register used for election 2008 was bloated. Why? We will talk about it later. THANK YOU.
Friday, 6 April 2012
Long Time Ago
It's been a while now. Over two months since a made my last statement on this platform. The nation and its surroundings were forced completely to talk about a subject I could say little about. Thank God today, that subject is meaningless to the ordinary Ghanaian. It is better late than never so I am back again to share with brothers and sisters, candid, honest and 'non-pretentious' thoughts that will contribute to building a Better Ghana.
Interestingly, a lot has gone under the carpet in Ghana within the last few months that I have been away. However, the interest of most people is in political issues aside religion. On the religious front, the mix reaction from Ghanaians following the release of Jesus One Touch is one issue I can not allow to pass without a comment. The lower court sentenced him to 10 years imprisonment and the higher court acquitted and discharged him. Is it a miracle? Imperfection of the human institution? Corruption in the judiciary? The heart of man is visible only by God. Whether he committed or not is a matter no longer for NGOs and people any longer. The Lord will deal with the rest. If he did not, woe unto the little girl and whoever coached her to do what she did.
I listened to Nana Kwaku Bonsam and Pastor Kumchacha on Adom 106.3fm. I called the two day interaction with Adakabre as the day of shame to Christendom. People like Kumchacha will always discourage lazy Christians and expose Christians to mockery. When the devil tested Christ, he asked the devil to go away and not dared him. Kumchacha dared Kwaku Bonsam and rather ran away.
In politics, a major event is on going.... Registration of voters. Second phase is ongoing. First phase of 10 days ended but not without some scattered violence. The second phase appears smoother.
Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo of the NPP finally also named Dr. Bawumia as his running mate. My wonder is why he had to wait this long; ask for more time if it is the same old running mate he was going for. Let's wait till Dec 7, to see how things go. Interesting times ahead.
Finally, Yaw Afari Kobra of Take Cool Two fame is getting married tomorrow at Tapa Amanya. Indeed, we have come a long way.
Interestingly, a lot has gone under the carpet in Ghana within the last few months that I have been away. However, the interest of most people is in political issues aside religion. On the religious front, the mix reaction from Ghanaians following the release of Jesus One Touch is one issue I can not allow to pass without a comment. The lower court sentenced him to 10 years imprisonment and the higher court acquitted and discharged him. Is it a miracle? Imperfection of the human institution? Corruption in the judiciary? The heart of man is visible only by God. Whether he committed or not is a matter no longer for NGOs and people any longer. The Lord will deal with the rest. If he did not, woe unto the little girl and whoever coached her to do what she did.
I listened to Nana Kwaku Bonsam and Pastor Kumchacha on Adom 106.3fm. I called the two day interaction with Adakabre as the day of shame to Christendom. People like Kumchacha will always discourage lazy Christians and expose Christians to mockery. When the devil tested Christ, he asked the devil to go away and not dared him. Kumchacha dared Kwaku Bonsam and rather ran away.
In politics, a major event is on going.... Registration of voters. Second phase is ongoing. First phase of 10 days ended but not without some scattered violence. The second phase appears smoother.
Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo of the NPP finally also named Dr. Bawumia as his running mate. My wonder is why he had to wait this long; ask for more time if it is the same old running mate he was going for. Let's wait till Dec 7, to see how things go. Interesting times ahead.
Finally, Yaw Afari Kobra of Take Cool Two fame is getting married tomorrow at Tapa Amanya. Indeed, we have come a long way.
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