The following will be contesting in the elections.
1.John Dramani Mahama
2.Nana Akufo Addo
3.Abu Sakara
4.Hassan Ayariga
5.Henry Herbert Lartey
6.Paa Kwesi Nduom
7.Jacob Osei Yeboah
8.Akwasi Addai Odike.
PEACE IS WHAT WE ALL NEED!
Friday, 30 November 2012
7 DAYS TO GHANA’S 2012 ELECTIONS
The following will be contesting in the elections.
1.John Dramani Mahama
2.Nana Akufo Addo
3.Abu Sakara
4.Hassan Ayariga
5.Henry Herbert Lartey
6.Paa Kwesi Nduom
7.Jacob Osei Yeboah
8.Akwasi Addai Odike.
PEACE IS WHAT WE ALL NEED!
Thursday, 29 November 2012
LAUGHING TO PREPARE GROUNDS FOR GHANA’S 2012 ELECTIONS
In an event where teeth will be gnashing, tongues will be wagging, temperature will be high, anxiety among other discomforts will be experienced, don’t you think approaching Ghana’s 2012 elections on a lighter note would do the trick?
I embrace this idea with both arms. These are a few “facts” about some politicians in Ghana and these “facts” often give you something to laugh about.
1. Deaths: It is only in Ghana that one would find politicians who won’t support their opponent’s business to grow or visit him on his sick bed but is ever ready to empty his account to have a befitting burial for his opponent when he dies.
2. Defeat: Defeat is said to be part of life but this is not found in the books of some politicians in Ghana as it is most often considered as the “end” of one’s life. They express this due to investment made ahead of the elections. Hence anything inconsistent with victory is the last thing to expect.
3. Prayer: One cannot tell how often politicians communicate with God but their behaviour during elections tend to spring surprises as they move from one church or mosque to the other. The interesting aspect is actually on the election day as they are not able to sleep but pray throughout the night before.
Once it seems their prayers are being “heard”, they continue to engage God in prayer in their rooms without bothering about food or water until final results are released by the Electoral Commission of Ghana. Funny enough, how many partake in monthly fasting and prayers in the various churches?
4. Secret admiration: Some politicians in Ghana find it so difficult telling how they like their opponent in public but do more than this when they are alone making others believe they have hatred for themselves.
5. Encouraging followers to accept defeat: They are more than ready to accept defeat secretly but find it extremely difficult to make their supporters do same in public. They are also good at taking blame for any abysmal performance in office secretly but openly refuse to and defend every error made.
6. Death of President Mills in 2012: No one takes pride in the death of his fellow but this part of the piece cannot be written without making reference to him and the impact he made. The entrance of the late leader of Ghana, John Evans Atta Mills into politics in the 1990s certainly had some impact.
One of such was his sense of humour and witty comments about issues which one would expect to generate into a brawl.Ascending the throne in 2009, no single moment passed without some Ghanaians making fun of comments by our late leader.
After his departure in July 2012, some Ghanaians thought there will be none of his calibre in Ghana’s history but this has already been redefined as the God who took our leader away has replenished us with one Hassan Ayariga( new Mills), the Presidential candidate for People’s National Convention(PNC).
This man’s name has made waves in the Ghanaian media for more than two weeks due to his “sense of humour” . As a result of an infamous “cough” he complained of before a Presidential Debate organized by the Institute of Economic Affairs(IEA) in Ghana and the impact it made,some Ghanaians have manufactured “Ayaricough” to help this candidate before Dec.7.
The above is not to make fun of anyone but to set the ball rolling for Dec.7 on a lighter note and must be borne in mind that: “A minute of Laughter renders your opponents powerless”
GHANA IS SAFE!
1. Deaths: It is only in Ghana that one would find politicians who won’t support their opponent’s business to grow or visit him on his sick bed but is ever ready to empty his account to have a befitting burial for his opponent when he dies.
2. Defeat: Defeat is said to be part of life but this is not found in the books of some politicians in Ghana as it is most often considered as the “end” of one’s life. They express this due to investment made ahead of the elections. Hence anything inconsistent with victory is the last thing to expect.
3. Prayer: One cannot tell how often politicians communicate with God but their behaviour during elections tend to spring surprises as they move from one church or mosque to the other. The interesting aspect is actually on the election day as they are not able to sleep but pray throughout the night before.
Once it seems their prayers are being “heard”, they continue to engage God in prayer in their rooms without bothering about food or water until final results are released by the Electoral Commission of Ghana. Funny enough, how many partake in monthly fasting and prayers in the various churches?
4. Secret admiration: Some politicians in Ghana find it so difficult telling how they like their opponent in public but do more than this when they are alone making others believe they have hatred for themselves.
5. Encouraging followers to accept defeat: They are more than ready to accept defeat secretly but find it extremely difficult to make their supporters do same in public. They are also good at taking blame for any abysmal performance in office secretly but openly refuse to and defend every error made.
6. Death of President Mills in 2012: No one takes pride in the death of his fellow but this part of the piece cannot be written without making reference to him and the impact he made. The entrance of the late leader of Ghana, John Evans Atta Mills into politics in the 1990s certainly had some impact.
One of such was his sense of humour and witty comments about issues which one would expect to generate into a brawl.Ascending the throne in 2009, no single moment passed without some Ghanaians making fun of comments by our late leader.
After his departure in July 2012, some Ghanaians thought there will be none of his calibre in Ghana’s history but this has already been redefined as the God who took our leader away has replenished us with one Hassan Ayariga( new Mills), the Presidential candidate for People’s National Convention(PNC).
This man’s name has made waves in the Ghanaian media for more than two weeks due to his “sense of humour” . As a result of an infamous “cough” he complained of before a Presidential Debate organized by the Institute of Economic Affairs(IEA) in Ghana and the impact it made,some Ghanaians have manufactured “Ayaricough” to help this candidate before Dec.7.
The above is not to make fun of anyone but to set the ball rolling for Dec.7 on a lighter note and must be borne in mind that: “A minute of Laughter renders your opponents powerless”
GHANA IS SAFE!
IN THE MELTING POT: GHANAIANS ARE ONE.
It is time and again an awe to see over 25 million people come to be part of a common goal despite our differences. Although with the population four times less than Ghana, some countries are not able to bury their differences internally , unite and allow peace to reign.
As people who themselves are one and believe in a common destiny, a “simple” election cannot divide us.
Due to our intrinsic borne peace, babies born today can attest to this simple truth that they would prefer a peaceful atmosphere to a violent one. This is put to test again on December 7 this year.
The following are some factors that divide and unite Ghanaians.
Politics: it is one of the numerous factors that can bring about disunity in some countries but in Ghana, differences in political ideologies are buried to obtain peace in the end. For instance belonging National Democratic Congress(NDC) does not make one an enemy to those in the New Patriotic Party(NPP) and other parties.
Ethnicity: This is another factor that is suppose to divide Ghanaians but this has been thrown to the dogs for unity to prevail. It is intriguing to see an Akan falling in love with an Ewe, a Dagaati and other ethnic groups without any barrier. This will also help in the peace building process.
Religion: We are expected to be referred to according to our religious backgrounds but Ghanaians are good at defying this due to a common identity we would want to build. All religions in Ghana believe in a Supreme Being(GOD). For instance, a Muslim has no difficulty working with Christians or living on the same compound and vise versa.
Natural resources: Natural resources can equally divide Ghanaians but it has been swept under the carpet for national development. People living on lands endowed with gold do not demand for greater percentage of the proceeds out of mining likewise others with different natural resources.
Gender: This is one area some nationals are divided over but the situation in Ghana is totally different as one’s gender does not make him or her a “victim” in any situation. For instance, men and women move together freely without any hindrance. This is a bit different in some countries.
Football clubs: With our affiliation to certain football clubs, our rivalries are always felt in our speeches and deeds but are left on the field of play and a sense of common belonging becomes the order of the day. For example supporting Aduana Stars does make me an enemy to those supporting Kumasi Asante Kotoko.
The following are others that unite Ghanaians despite our “wild” differences.
National Flag, National teams,Currency-Ghanaian Cedi(GH₵)disaster, creating a good impression about Ghana, warm reception to foreigners,boarding schools and many more.
In a “melting” pot called Ghana, every single identity and differences are dissolved with one thing branding all Ghanaians: PEACEFUL.
Violence is not in our DNA!
PEACE must always REIGN!
GHANAIANS WILL UNITE COME DECEMBER 7!
Due to our intrinsic borne peace, babies born today can attest to this simple truth that they would prefer a peaceful atmosphere to a violent one. This is put to test again on December 7 this year.
The following are some factors that divide and unite Ghanaians.
Politics: it is one of the numerous factors that can bring about disunity in some countries but in Ghana, differences in political ideologies are buried to obtain peace in the end. For instance belonging National Democratic Congress(NDC) does not make one an enemy to those in the New Patriotic Party(NPP) and other parties.
Ethnicity: This is another factor that is suppose to divide Ghanaians but this has been thrown to the dogs for unity to prevail. It is intriguing to see an Akan falling in love with an Ewe, a Dagaati and other ethnic groups without any barrier. This will also help in the peace building process.
Religion: We are expected to be referred to according to our religious backgrounds but Ghanaians are good at defying this due to a common identity we would want to build. All religions in Ghana believe in a Supreme Being(GOD). For instance, a Muslim has no difficulty working with Christians or living on the same compound and vise versa.
Natural resources: Natural resources can equally divide Ghanaians but it has been swept under the carpet for national development. People living on lands endowed with gold do not demand for greater percentage of the proceeds out of mining likewise others with different natural resources.
Gender: This is one area some nationals are divided over but the situation in Ghana is totally different as one’s gender does not make him or her a “victim” in any situation. For instance, men and women move together freely without any hindrance. This is a bit different in some countries.
Football clubs: With our affiliation to certain football clubs, our rivalries are always felt in our speeches and deeds but are left on the field of play and a sense of common belonging becomes the order of the day. For example supporting Aduana Stars does make me an enemy to those supporting Kumasi Asante Kotoko.
The following are others that unite Ghanaians despite our “wild” differences.
National Flag, National teams,Currency-Ghanaian Cedi(GH₵)disaster, creating a good impression about Ghana, warm reception to foreigners,boarding schools and many more.
In a “melting” pot called Ghana, every single identity and differences are dissolved with one thing branding all Ghanaians: PEACEFUL.
Violence is not in our DNA!
PEACE must always REIGN!
GHANAIANS WILL UNITE COME DECEMBER 7!
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
WHY GHANAIANS CHOOSE PEACE OVER VIOLENCE DURING ELECTIONS
Ghanaians over the years have been touted as peaceful by other nationals and this is no fluke. This has been exhibited in crucial moments such as elections and have always stood to the test and proved critics wrong.
On December 7 this year, Ghanaians would be called to duty again to prove their worth when it comes to issues regarding peace and violence.
The following are a few of the things that influence Ghanaians to remain peaceful and united.
1. Past events: Ghanaians have vowed not to experience what took place between 1966 and the 1980s. Those were the “Dark days” where heads of state were overthrown through military coup d’états, killing of innocent civilians, loss of property among others.
2. Religious beliefs: Religions across Ghana believe in peace and anything contrary to this is frowned upon. For instance, Christianity, Islam, Traditional religion and the rest are established on peace, love and oneness without which there is no need for religion.
3. Africa’s future: As a country thought to be the gateway to Africa, Ghanaians would want to keep this pride and would not allow it to go down the drain just because of violence. Africa’s development without Ghana is like a car without fuel.
4. Wanting to die in peace: The people of Ghana are so obsessed with the word “peace” to the extent that they would want their deaths to be described as “peaceful”. Anything aside peaceful is regarded a “bad omen”.
5. Natural resources: A people who find themselves on a continent which is endowed naturally than any other continent is a “blessing” and would not want to let this go.
6. Keeping the African unity dream alive: Despite the hiccups in Africa’s development, Ghanaians are very optimistic that the African unity dream of the founding fathers is alive and did not die with them.
7. Women are irreplaceable : Women are considered irreplaceable by Ghanaians and to see women suffering due to violence is the last thing to think of. For instance, I cannot stand the scene of a woman being manhandled by men as a result of war or violence in any other form.Without women, men in Ghana are “empty”.
8. Not to be referred to as refugees: The mere fact of being proud as Ghanaians is enough to send clear signals that becoming refugees is not found in the dictionaries of Ghanaians.
9. Familiar with peace: This, the most important among the reasons is the fact that, Ghanaians know the essence of choosing peace over violence than anyone else does. Preaching peace to a Ghanaian could be summed up with these three examples.
a. Is like advertising ice cubes to the Eskimos
b. Is like a foreigner selling kangaroos to Australians
and
c. Is like introducing how to play football to Brazilians.
The above and many others will continue to influence Ghanaians when it comes to choosing between peace and violence.
Anyone who does not belong to the idea of peace and would want to cause mayhem before, during and after the December 7 elections is not a true Ghanaian and may be out of his or her senses.
GHANA WILL CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE PEACE!
The following are a few of the things that influence Ghanaians to remain peaceful and united.
1. Past events: Ghanaians have vowed not to experience what took place between 1966 and the 1980s. Those were the “Dark days” where heads of state were overthrown through military coup d’états, killing of innocent civilians, loss of property among others.
2. Religious beliefs: Religions across Ghana believe in peace and anything contrary to this is frowned upon. For instance, Christianity, Islam, Traditional religion and the rest are established on peace, love and oneness without which there is no need for religion.
3. Africa’s future: As a country thought to be the gateway to Africa, Ghanaians would want to keep this pride and would not allow it to go down the drain just because of violence. Africa’s development without Ghana is like a car without fuel.
4. Wanting to die in peace: The people of Ghana are so obsessed with the word “peace” to the extent that they would want their deaths to be described as “peaceful”. Anything aside peaceful is regarded a “bad omen”.
5. Natural resources: A people who find themselves on a continent which is endowed naturally than any other continent is a “blessing” and would not want to let this go.
6. Keeping the African unity dream alive: Despite the hiccups in Africa’s development, Ghanaians are very optimistic that the African unity dream of the founding fathers is alive and did not die with them.
7. Women are irreplaceable : Women are considered irreplaceable by Ghanaians and to see women suffering due to violence is the last thing to think of. For instance, I cannot stand the scene of a woman being manhandled by men as a result of war or violence in any other form.Without women, men in Ghana are “empty”.
8. Not to be referred to as refugees: The mere fact of being proud as Ghanaians is enough to send clear signals that becoming refugees is not found in the dictionaries of Ghanaians.
9. Familiar with peace: This, the most important among the reasons is the fact that, Ghanaians know the essence of choosing peace over violence than anyone else does. Preaching peace to a Ghanaian could be summed up with these three examples.
a. Is like advertising ice cubes to the Eskimos
b. Is like a foreigner selling kangaroos to Australians
and
c. Is like introducing how to play football to Brazilians.
The above and many others will continue to influence Ghanaians when it comes to choosing between peace and violence.
Anyone who does not belong to the idea of peace and would want to cause mayhem before, during and after the December 7 elections is not a true Ghanaian and may be out of his or her senses.
GHANA WILL CONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE PEACE!
Friday, 23 November 2012
Wisdom Knot: GHANA DECIDES IN 2 WEEKS
Wisdom Knot: GHANA DECIDES IN 2 WEEKS: It initially seemed like 1000 years away after 2008 but it is here so soon.In exactly 2 weeks, Ghanaian electorates will be queuing to eit...
GHANA DECIDES IN 2 WEEKS
The following candidates will on the ballot paper come 7th December 2012 to be voted for.The watch word for this elections is"PEACE" Without it,Ghana will be no more.
Presidential Candidates:
1.John Dramani Mahama
2.Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
3.Abu Sakara Foster
4.Hassan Ayariga
5.Papa Kwesi Nduom
6.Herbert Henry Lartey
7.Akwesi Odike
8.Jacob Osei Yeboah
GHANA WILL STILL BE SAFE COME THE ELECTIONS
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