Democracy

Democracy Has Failed To Meet Aspirations Of Many Ghanaians – Speaker

Democracy Has Failed To Meet Aspirations Of Many Ghanaians – Speaker

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has decried the state of the country’s democracy for failing to meet the aspirations of many Ghanaians. Delivering the 2024 University of Ghana (UG) Alumni Lecture, last Thursday evening, Mr Bagbin said even though the country had enjoyed more than 30 years of political stability, democracy had not delivered the necessary dividends to drastically improve the lives of people. “The question on many of our citizens’ minds is ‘has democracy really delivered’?  That is a very legitimate question,” he said. The Speaker partly attributed the problem to the 1992 Constitution, the basis…
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Support West Africa To Root Out Enemies Of Democratic Rule – Akufo-Addo Tells Secretary Blinken

Support West Africa To Root Out Enemies Of Democratic Rule – Akufo-Addo Tells Secretary Blinken

President Akufo-Addo has made a spirited appeal to the United States Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken to press on the Biden administration to turn its attention to West Africa and to support her to deal with the rising phenomenon of terrorism in the region. Describing terrorists and violent extremists as "enemies of democratic rule," President Akufo-Addo said the activities of these non-state actors are posing a direct threat to the peace, stability and democratic gains made by Ghana and several other states in the West African region. Speaking at a scheduled bilateral meeting held at the Walter E. Washington Convention…
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“Ghana Will Defend Democracy And Constitutional Rule” – President Akufo-Addo

“Ghana Will Defend Democracy And Constitutional Rule” – President Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has reiterated Ghana’s resolve to continue to defend democracy and constitutional rule, as uphold human rights in Ghana, in the West African Region, and on the wider African continent. Addressing the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, 22nd September 2021, the President stated that Ghana “shall work to strengthen the institutions that support democracy in our country and in our Region. We shall continue to support the United Nations and other international organisations to help remind us that, indeed, no man is an island, entire of itself.” Recent events in Mali and Guinea, in…
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I Got Scared Mahama Had 6 Million Votes- Lawyer Obiri Boahene (VIDEO)

I Got Scared Mahama Had 6 Million Votes- Lawyer Obiri Boahene (VIDEO)

Deputy General Secretary for the New Patriotic Party, Lawyer Obiri Boahene, has confessed developing fears after former President John Mahama garnered over 6 million votes during last years’ election. Speaking on the Wontumi Morning Show to host Oheneba Nana Asiedu, the seasoned politician noted that he was shocked to learn that despite the policies the Akufo-Addo led government has introduced in Ghana, his main political opponent managed to poll such a number. “I am scared John Mahama had 6 million votes. It happened because some people still want the political eight-year cycle to continue. These are people who don’t care…
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