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a. Educate the Ghanaian electorate, particularly the youth in Canada and in the Diaspora, on what the CPP stood for and what the party stands for today in the political history of Ghana and Africa. b. Mobilize and galvanize the support of all old and new party loyalists, sympathizers, Pan-Africanists and converts across Canada to win back power with renewed vigor and strength during the 2008 general elections and beyond in Ghana. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghana: Reflections on Leadership Oct 13, 2007
JAK also appointed the first female Chief Justice in the history of Ghana. In addition, he set up the Ministry of Women and Childrens Affairs to give a true and realistic meaning to women empowerment as well the protection of those in whom the future of our nation is engrafted. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NPP Washington Pleads with Prez Aspirants Oct 2, 2007
" Ghana has achieved tremendous economic and Political success under the Government of N.P.P and never in the history of Ghana has dear Country been so well looked upon by the rest of the World and it is therefore in the interest of the Ghanaians that N.P.P succeeds itself in the coming 2008 Elections" Mr. Boateng noted. Madam Akosua Busia, the 2ND Vice Chair person stressed that gone are the days when women were viewed as home makers, house wives, or kitchen experts and so many women have... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NPP Candidates- Blow the Trumpet Sep 30, 2007
The provision of micro-credit to small to medium enterprises- for the first time in the history of Ghana our men folk is selling wax prints. (Carrying it on their heads). (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Bui Dam loan agreement signed Sep 26, 2007
"It is gratifying to note that the credit facility of 562 million dollars represents one of the biggest credit facilities ever obtained from a single source in the history of Ghana. "It is our (Government of Ghana) fervent hope that the Ministry of Commerce and State Council of the People's Republic of China will expedite the approval processes," he said. Dr. Osei said EXIM Bank was in the process of opening a branch in Accra, to cater for West and Central Africa. He noted that China was... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
2008 Elections - The Greatest Political Battle In The History Of Ghana Sep 20, 2007
Politics of Wednesday, 19 September 2007. Politics of Wednesday, 19 September 2007. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Message From NDC Virginia Chapter Sep 15, 2007
They always try to portray the NDC as a violent party but if history is something to go by, there is no political organization in the history of Ghana that is as violent as the Busia-Danquah tradition and it is high time we educate the public about who these people really are. Highlight of some of the Violent Past of the Danquah-Busia tradition. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Kufuor, King Saul, Vindictiveness And Inferiority Complex Sep 11, 2007
By 1979 alarm bells for change were tolling and up came a young determined thirty one year-old Jerry John Rawlings, an unknown lot like David who would change the face and governance history of Ghana. It was a spontaneous reaction from the people who had gone through hardship and humiliation. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Kyerematen's Political Accomplishments Sep 4, 2007
Under his direction, a comprehensive Ghana Trade Policy has for the first time in the history of Ghana been launched as a major plank in Governments strategy for accelerating and sustaining economic growth and increasing incomes and employment. The Trade Policy provides clear and transparent guidelines for the comprehensive implementation of Governments domestic and international trade agenda. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
NPP-USA inaugurates Chapter In Cincinnati Aug 25, 2007
He urged Ghanaians to make sure that the dark chapter of J.J. Rawlings and his NDC in the history of Ghana remains history forever. The NDC, Mr. Gyabaa-Mensah noted, are doing everything they can to grab power again and must be resisted by all peace loving progressive citizens of Ghana. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Freedom Did Not Start In 2001 - Mahama Aug 19, 2007
"Rawlings Has Been The Most Insulted Prez in The History Of Ghana" ... He emphasized that President Rawlings has been the most vilified president in the history of Ghana. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
You Cannot Write JJ Off From History Aug 17, 2007
PROFESSOR EBOE Hutchful, Executive Director of African Security Dialogue and Research, has expressed strong reservations at the way some sections of the political divide in the nation are bent of re-writing the history of Ghana by apportioning blames to the former President, Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings in terms of security of the State. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
ACP Kofi Boakye for parliament? Aug 13, 2007
Last year, what could best be described as the biggest cocaine scandal in the history of Ghana hit the nation when 76 parcels of substances believed to be cocaine disappeared from a shipping vessel, MV Benjamin, on Ghanaian territorial waters even though it was being monitored by the countrys security agencies. When the whereabouts of the 76 parcels of cocaine became the headache of the nation, especially the security agencies, ACP Kofi Boakye, according to his accounts, decided to delve into... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Rawlings enjoys Diplomatic Treatment in Houston Aug 10, 2007
The founder of a visionary party, the National Democratic Congress, who saw to the uninterrupted power supply in the history of Ghana since the time of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah of blessed memory. The Managing Director of the African-American Pride Newspaper and magazine Mr. Kervin Emordi, also presented a copy of the African-American pride magazine to His Excellency JJ Rawlings and called on him to remain vigilant and to speak out always about corrupt practices in African politics. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Professor Akosa Is certainly Not Confused Jul 26, 2007
A few examples of them will help refresh the memories of older K. Mensah Bonsu as well as inform the younger generation of the true history of Ghana. There was an attempted coup as early as 1958 a year after the independence. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Africa: Ghana Gears Up for AU Summit Jun 28, 2007
The 9th Summit of the African Union (AU) would go down in the history of Ghana as probably the single occasion that has attracted the highest level of security alertness in terms of technology and personnel. Hundreds of officers and other ranks from the police, military and other security services are on a joint security alert at the summit venue, Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), the VIP lounge of the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), various hotels and residences where the Heads... (allAfrica.com)
Rawlings, Odartey-Willington and the Abracadabra Jun 13, 2007
For most us, Rawlings June 4 uprising is only a bloody chapter in the political history of Ghana; we regret it, but we are spared the thought of reliving the flow of human blood on that day, until every June when the event is celebrated. But, for somebody like Felix, whose father, General Odartey-Willington, was killed in the revolution, it is a daily experience, and it is etched on his mind. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Thinking Outside The Box Jun 6, 2007
We have more opportunities, more possibilities and more freedom today to progress as a nation than at any other time in the history of Ghana. The emergences of Information Communication Technology and other scientific advancement have sped up the process of Globalization. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mills mourns Fathia Jun 2, 2007
He prayed to God to fill her family with inner strength to carry on and asked her children to take consolation in the fact that their late mother has a permanent place in the history of Ghana and also has her memory firmly etched on the people's minds. Madam Fathia, 75, suffered a stroke a few months ago and was on admission at a Cairo Hospital. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Commey's Comments Underlines NPP's Arrogance May 30, 2007 Editors attacks on NPP Ministers over Kotoka May 2, 2007 Lens: NPP Celebrates Nkrumah's Overthrow Apr 25, 2007 Sekou Stabs Nkrumah In The Back Apr 21, 2007 Ghana @50: Assessing Political Actions of Kwame Nkrumah Apr 5, 2007 Ghanas Most Beautiful contest so far Apr 1, 2007 Of Rawlings and his destructive nature Mar 30, 2007 HAWA YAKUBU: Tribute Mar 27, 2007 Hawa Yakubu Ogede - A friend of the Ghanaian media. Mar 24, 2007 HAWA YAKUBU -She Fought For Democracy Mar 24, 2007 Osagyefo hailed in J. B. Danquah lectures Mar 22, 2007 Interview with Ambassador G.O. Kesse in Berlin Mar 21, 2007 Law School launches 48th annual week celebration Mar 20, 2007 Bagbin Pushed Out of Independence Square Mar 9, 2007 A National Unity Government For Ghana Mar 8, 2007 Come Let's Party Mar 6, 2007 Ghana@50 Starts with a Bang In Chicago Mar 5, 2007 Ghana@50: Statement on NDCs Participation Mar 5, 2007 Ghana@50: From Gold Coast to Ghana Mar 4, 2007 Exhibition to showcase Ghana's rich culture opens Mar 3, 2007 Ghana@50: Stuttgart, Germany Mar 2, 2007 Ghana@50: Lexington, Kentucky, Feb 27, 2007 It's not enough to celebrate the greatness in others -JAK Feb 25, 2007 Ghanaians urged to cultivate deeper spirit of nationalism, patriotism Feb 25, 2007 Allegory of Good Governance (Part 1) Feb 25, 2007 Making the history of Ghana alive and vibrant! Feb 24, 2007 CPP North America Press Statement Feb 22, 2007 AU Chairmanship - Ghana's Honour Feb 15, 2007 The True State Of The Nation 2007 -NDC Feb 15, 2007 Gospel Night Concert in Vicenza Feb 13, 2007 Atta-Mills is wrong on Ghana's Independence History Feb 5, 2007 Ghana At 50: History Vs. Revision Jan 31, 2007 Atta Mills' Campaign Begins Jan 26, 2007 Okyeman mourns with Ga State Jan 26, 2007 Ghanaians urged to recover lost pride Jan 15, 2007 Wole Soyinka To Grace Book Launch In Accra Jan 3, 2007
Mr. Doku said he was more surprise to hear such uncomplimentary comments from Mr. Commey on Hello FM, a kumasi based radio station and as captured by the statesman new paper last weekend, because it is a known fact that the NPP has never respected what he called the "down trodden" in the history of Ghana politics. Mr. Doku, who is also a former District Chief Executive of Asunafo ,said when the erswhile PNDC government saw it prudent the inclusion and participation of various informal groupings... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nkrumah's Legacy Is Not Sacrosanct May 6, 2007
For, really, if anybody at all could ever be accused of RE-WRITING the history of Ghana, it is the elder Mr. Kwame Nkrumah, who impudently and mendaciously claimed to have been the inventor or primal proponent of the Blydian ideology of the African Personality as well as the singular spearhead of Ghanas anti-colonial movement (Ghana News Agency 5/2/07). Needless to say, if ever the righteous, or incontrovertibly corrective, re-visioning of Ghanas postcolonial history... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
They also extolled the virtues in the man, Kotoka, and praised him for his contribution to the political history of Ghana ... Should they have refused to honour the invitation or should they have not stated their views on the political history of Ghana and state their views on the role Lt Gen Kotoka played in the political history of Ghana. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
"It is evident that the [1966] coup brought an end to a dictatorial regime which could have exploded into worse situation as some countries in Africa are experiencing, the Volta Regional Minister averred, adding that therefore, one cannot totally ignore the role of Lt Gen Kotoka in the fight for democracy in the history of Ghana. The exhortation by the deputy Attorney General and the self-styled regent of Anlo on the youth of Ghana to emulate the exploits of Kotoka is being seen as an... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
He is either not abreast with the political history of Ghana or confused in his political direction. What Sekou Nkrumah should know is that it is this same Mr. Rawlings and the P(NDC) that said his father, Osagyefo, did nothing for us and all that he left for us are Ghana flag and the National Anthem. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Essentially, the article evaluates the place of Kwame Nkrumah in the 50-year political history of Ghana, within the context of what made him pursue the type of policies he initiated as Leader of Government Business in the Gold Coast Legislature, as Prime Minister and President of Ghana, spanning the period 1951 to Feb. 24, 1966. Nkrumahs government was overthrown by a section of the Ghana military institution, with the connivance of United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), thus ending... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
For once in the history of Ghana, we have a pageant that, for me, has been almost near the real total, and is providing great entertainment to millions of people. That is what a pageant should be. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Never before in the history of Ghana, has opinion poll been so meaningful than, when Rawligns took over power militarily in 1981. At the said time, over 99. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
When the time comes for the re-codifying of the history of Ghana, it will be reduced to a piece of infantile intellectual mockery and satirical mimicry if Madam Hawa's name does not get a place in it. I hope her offsprings Derek,Amanda and DD grow up to be responsible citizens of Ghana and continue the good work of their late mum. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
When the history of Ghana is re-written, it would be classified as a mere satirical mimicry, an intellectual injustice, if the name- Hawa Yakubu Ogede is not inserted and amplified. And for a woman whose death has brought shock to a nation still grappling with its political differences and ethnic confusion, Hawa , as she was affectionately referred to by those of us who worked in the Ghanaian media once upon a time, her demise would forever leave an indelible mark in the annals of our... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Death has beckoned to the other world a great lady-Hawa Yakubu, who the history of Ghana will surely record as one of the dominant figures of Ghana's 4th Republic. Her heroic contribution is being captured ever since her unexpected call-up in tribute upon tribute. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Moreover, the broad theme of the lecture; "Ghana and the Promotion of Pan-Africanism and Regionalism, was originally intended to bring to the fore, J .B. Danquah's unmentioned contributions to Pan-Africanism and Regionalism and also to Ghana's independence. Prof. Asante had dedicated his first paper to what observers described as an attempt to re-write the history of Ghana, in that, for once, he claimed that J. B. Danquah and his colleague nationalists initiated Pan-Africanism long before... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Then in the history of Ghana, we also have some of the Chiefs who really stood up against dictatorship ... If you look at the history of Ghana, what events do you most regret, which you wish had never taken place. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
He said during this year's Golden Jubilee Celebrations, tributes were paid to people from all sectors of the society, including Chiefs, politicians and market women but virtually nothing had been said about the part played by students in the struggle for independence and in the vicissitude of the social and political history of Ghana. Professor Kludze said some of the reasons lied in the quality of students, who now led the student movements and who were perhaps not interested in the historical... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Kufuor and his NPP may have succeeded in pushing the Hon Alban Bagbin away from the Independence Square but the Minority Leader still stands tall in the eyes of right-thinking Ghanaians because he did not allow Kufuor and his NPP to either push the presence of Kofi Annan and his wife away from last Mondays event, and also did not allow the liars to lie about the political history of Ghana. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Never miss an email... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
It could be argued that the one party political system he introduced helped during the early political history of Ghana, but through arbitrary detention and wanton stifling of legitimate opposition, he undermined the usefulness of a system which could have continued to foster national cohesiveness in Ghana. Democracy and socio-economic development. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mr. Kwamena Bartels, said the number of dignitaries expected in Accra is unprecedented in the political history of Ghana. At a media briefing in Accra last Friday, Mr. Bartels said, "We have never witnessed such a great number apart from that of the OAU meeting held here in 1965". (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The duo was just marvelous in their remarks on the performers and their recollection of the history of Ghanas Independence ... These are; Lectures that reminisces the pre and post independence history of Ghana by Ghanaian professors in the Chicago area at the McCormick Theological Seminary, 5400 S University, on March 9th 2007 from 6 PM to 8 PM. There is also a youth night for the second generation Ghanaian youth at the Orlys Caf, 1660 E.55th St from 8PM to 2 AM with a Grand finale at... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Of course Ghanaians found this flagrant shot at distorting the political history of Ghana most objectionable and thus nipped it in the bud. 4. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Culled from A History of Ghana by F.K. Buah and other historical papers. Views expressed by the author(s) do not necessarily reflect those of GhanaHomePage. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
He said this was one of the best avenues that the public and especially school children could learn about the history of Ghana. Prof Hagan congratulated Mr. Fynn for exhibiting Ghana internationally, a move which he said would made the country more of a tourist destination and centre of attraction. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
11:15pm History of Ghana : From Gold Coast to Ghana. 11:25pm Speech President of Ghana Union Stuttgart. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Slide presentation of the history of Ghana. 2. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
" He told them to work hard, bearing in mind that if their forbears could make it they too could do the same. President Kufuor said it would have been surprising if Anomabu with so much history behind it did not participate actively in the Jubilee Celebration. He noted that this ancient town has longer memory than most of the towns in the country, referring to its attraction to early seafarers who came on the shores of the country more than 500 years ago and their eventual construction of a... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
His topic was "The Political History of Ghana". Dr Ansah-Koi described Dr Nkrumah and Dr Danquah as great and true sons of Ghana, who when it came to the point of applying their knowledge and skills to salvage the nation from the bondage of colonialism did not mince words in doing so. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
For the first time in the history of Ghana, value or usefulness of a project can be determined without taking into account, how much money is traded in return. Indeed the nation is operating with a bottomless financial pot where the government is not financially accountable to the citizens whose taxes are used for such projects. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Making the history of Ghana alive and vibrant. The world is our oyster currently. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Remembering the Darkest Day in the Political History of Ghana @50. For those who follow the traditions of the Convention Peoples Party, the date February 24, remains the darkest day of infamy in the fifty years of Ghanas existence as a sovereign political entity. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Is this, I wonder because they are oblivious to the diplomatic history of Ghana and the (O) AU or are they simply being mischievous, probably to some cheap political points. It was be recalled that in February 2003, President John Agyekum Kufour was elected ECOWAS chairman. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
While the NPP in opposition was strongly opposed to petroleum price increases, and actually chided the NDC Government to look for other sources of generating revenue other than petroleum taxes, in government the NPP has superintended some of the steepest hikes in petroleum taxes and price ever in the history of Ghana. Where has all this revenue gone. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
When it comes to digging the past on Ghana, Agyekum Boateng, the man who is history all over knows the over 500 year-old history of Ghana deep inside at the back of his palm. The Ashanti born Ghanaian may not have his PhD on Ghanas history but he took the audience through over 500 years of rugged history of Ghanas ancestors from 1492 as they travelled from Egypt through Timbuktu in Mali then unto the shores of the present day Ghana. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Here are the historical facts as recounted in the "History of Modern Ghana." and "A History of Ghana" by F.K Buah ... Mills, a reading of the political history of Ghana clearly shows that the CPP and the NPP trace their common roots to the UGCC and the children of Ghana's Abraham, are equally entitled to be rulers of the country as its people give consent. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
In the coffee mugs package is a pamphlet with a synopsis of the history of Ghana which I find quite disturbing. In this pamphlet, nothing is mentioned about Ghana as an independent State within this period. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Those of us, who know the good Prof really well, are convinced that he is the real deal at this critical juncture in the history of Ghana. He is a man of character, vision, experience, and dedication to the betterment of Ghana. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
"Those wars shaped the relations between the existing States in Southern Ghana and the lower Volta Basin as well as the history of Ghana in general". It said in the 1920s, the Ga Mantse permitted the Okyenhene of the time, Nana Ofori Atta, who was his great friend to rent and later buy a house at Adabraka in Accra, which became Ofori Panin Fie, the Accra Palace of Okyeman. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Major Quarshigah said having known the pitfalls Ghanaians should resolve to 93turn everything they do from now as an act of worship". "Money should not be the first object of what we do, so that in the next 50 years we will count positive and concrete things", he stated. He said the present state of the country reflects the sum total of what each citizen had put in and proposed that the jubilee song of exhortation should be "Tso nawor dor" meaning get up and work. Some other songs rendered were... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nana Ayebia Clarke, the Publishing Director of the Ayebia Clarke Press Limited, says, "I published this book because the history of Ghana has tended to be recorded by outsiders and I felt the need to be involved to redress this imbalance. "We have proved that we, as Ghanaians and Africans, are capable of producing and managing our own institutional structures based on our needs. " Ayebia who, together with her husband, David, manage the publishing firm, had her education at Oxford University and... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
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