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John Mahama Declared Winner in Close Ghana Election

Ghana’s presidential election has been won by incumbent President John Mahama, the electoral commission has announced. The electoral commission said that Mr Mahama had won 50.7% against his NPP rival Nana Akufo-Addo on 47.74%. The announcement came hours after the opposition accused the governing party of conspiring with commission staff to fix Friday’s poll. Police… Continue reading John Mahama Declared Winner in Close Ghana Election

The 2012 Elections: The Juju-Marabou Games Gegin

Commentary/Ghana/Africa It doesn’t matter if Ghana’s 2012 general elections is a year away; campaigning of some sorts is underway. Democracy-crazy, everyday appears to be campaigning day. The mass media is charged. Character, development issues, policies and programmes jumble easily with foul language and the irrational juju-marabou spiritual predictions. The past veers into the present and… Continue reading The 2012 Elections: The Juju-Marabou Games Gegin

Our Political Leaders Must Seek ‘Intellectual Wisdom’ from the Electorate

Since time immemorial, Ghanaians hav e been spea king with their chests out to portray to the whole world, especially their counterparts in the sub-regi on that they are indeed unique creatures. They base their pride on the rich human resource, abundant natural reserves, cultural heritage, religious tolerance and even the democratic environment that they… Continue reading Our Political Leaders Must Seek ‘Intellectual Wisdom’ from the Electorate

Stop Belittling and Denigrating the Ability and Competency of African Women!

In the Holy Bible, it is stated that God created man before a woman. Many people do not understand why God took this action but I believe He might have used man as a rough draft before coming out with the final masterpiece, in this case the woman. This clearly shows how unique and precious… Continue reading Stop Belittling and Denigrating the Ability and Competency of African Women!