POLITICS

MISHAPPENINGS AT THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION AND ITS POSSIBILITY OF RUINING OUR DEMOCRATIC CREDENTIALS

Published

5 years ago

05/08/2019

Lionel

Global Network for Bare Facts expresses dismay about happenings at the Electoral Commission which has the tendency to plunge this nation into chaos and subsequently drag our enviable democratic credentials in the mud.

The attention of GNFBF has been drawn to an altercation that ensued between the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress,Mr. Johnson Aseidu Nketia and the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Madam Jean Mensah.

Again, the Deputy Director in charge of elections at the EC is also on record to have made a needless remark to the effect that ……..’the posturing of NDC is a threat to Ghana’s democracy’ . Such unsavoury commentaries should not be coming from an unbiased arbiter.

We want to state, without mincing words, that such conducts do not foster mutual cooperation among major stakeholders. It also has the propensity of jeopardizing our serene political environment as a whole, since the basic duty of the Electoral Commission is to serve as an unbiased referee and the sole Electoral management body, as enshrined in Article 45 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.

Again GNFBF decries the decision by the Commission to restrict the impending limited registration exercise to its District offices as the only centre in the district or constituency. We think such decision was not well thought through and will lead to voter suppression ,apathy and ultimately disenfranchise quite a number of potential electorates. We would like to draw the Commission’s attention to the CI 91 which clearly states how expansion of the voter register should be, with specific emphasis on transparency and convenience to the potential registrant.

We have also taken cognizance of the intention of the EC to create 25 new constituencies across the length and breadth of the country,but with 17 out of this 25 constituencies concentrated in the Ashanti Region alone, this is according to information reaching us. We hereby submit emphatically that such decision will pile undue financial pressure on the poor Ghanaian voter. We would like to remind the Electoral Commission that they exist to serve our interest as Ghanaians and not the contrary, therefore we are by this release asking them to reconsider their entrenched stance on the creation of this new constituencies and expansion processes which is so inimical to the majority of voters, especially our rural folks.

We would also like to caution the Commission to adhere to good corporate governance practices in their bid to embark upon personnel transfers that is devoid of sheer political vendetta, especially as the credibility of the Jean Mensah led administration is gradually getting dissipated.

We are by this medium calling on all Civil Societies and Organizations , the Clergy, Opinion leaders, Development Partners and the International Community to take a keen interest in activities, utterances, actions, inactions and developments at the Electoral Commission to avert needless confrontations but rather help conduct a credible polls come 2020.

GENERAL NEWS

Known NPP man behind killings – Ken Agyapong reveals

Published

2 years ago

10/04/2022

Lionel

Kennedy Agyapong has disclosed that a “big man” in the NPP is behind the killing of an unknown man. According to him, the man supported a “land guard,” Alhaji, to perpetrate the crime. He has therefore advised the NPP man to put a stop to that or else he would expose him The Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, in an appearance on Asempa TV, has alleged that a known big man in the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) was behind the murder and beheading of an unknown man whose body has been deposited at the morgue. According to him, one Kwesi Alhaji, a popular land guard, has the support and protection of the NPP man. He said law enforcement bodies could not take action against the gruesome murders committed with impunity by Alhaji because he is shielded by the NPP man.

According to MyNewshGh.com, Agyapong revealed that this Alhaji’s actions were getting out of hand, as he wasted no time in killing unsuspecting people who dared to resist his activities.”The activities of the ‘deadly’ land guard are quite distressing as he could just move into a house, show interest in the place, move all its occupants, demolish the structure, and take possession of the land,” he said. He added that the country needed to rise up because it was heading to a rather dead end as a result of happenings within it. However, Agyapong stated that during his meeting with some chiefs, the chiefs told him how close top police officials were to Alhaji.

He further disclosed he could sense fear in a policeman he called to talk about the issue, but he blatantly refused as he was afraid to lose his job if he meddled in the affairs of the “deadly” land guard. “Despite giving me assurance that nothing of that sort could happen, he still refused to talk to me,” Agyapong said. He therefore cautioned the “NPP man” to put an end to the support he was giving Alhaji or else he would expose him. He also added that his actions could bring stain to the NPP party and that the President, Nana Akufo-Addo, and other party stalwarts had really gone through a lot to get the party to where it is currently positioned.

Source: 247onlinewide.com

ENTERTAINMENT

Prophet Kumchacha Towers Towards Jubilee House

Published

2 years ago

08/17/2022

Lionel

The founder and leader of the Heaven’s Gate Ministries, Prophet Nicholas Osei mostly known as Kumchacha, has formally declared his intent to contest in the 2024 presidential election on the ticket of the Kum People’s Party (KPP).

According to information gathered from close sources and his team, Prophet
Kumchacha did not just wake up to this fate but has thoroughly thought through it before moving into motion. Kumchacha who is known for his aggressive outbursts on social and political issues in the country deems himself fit for presidency because he believes he being a man of God with thousands of people under his care knows how best to manage the nation.

The man of God is said to have already assembled a team of able bodied men with intellect and drive who are ready to serve the country Ghana. Prophet Kumchacha promises a government that prioritizes the needs of the needy and less privileged.

His team furthered that, the prophet realising the fact that all past governments having abused the rule of law, and lying to power by playing with the intelligence of Ghanaians, he sees himself as the saviour to correct all the wrongs of the country now because he has all the clues and policies needed to reconstruct the nation.

His team also projected that team KPP led by Prophet Kumchacha believes partisanship is the major contributing factor of our woes as a country and the faster we ditch it, the better. They indicated that Ghana is underdeveloped because of bad leadership. They urged Ghanaians to do away with the politics of “NPP and NDC” and see their leader, Prophet Kumchacha as the alternative.

Kumchacha and his “Kum People’s Party” in their manifesto spelt out ten core objectives of revamping Ghana’s economy. Starting by focusing on unemployment, health, and women empowerment. They will then zoom into the education, infrastructure and sports sectors. Lastly they will hurdle the affairs of tourism and agriculture into betterness.

The source also mentioned that the “KPP” administration will work vigorously to implement policies that will take care of Ghanaians by creating employment for the youth.

Also, providing the health needs of the people would also be their outmost priority. He said if Prophet Kumchacha is elected president, his government will build well equipped general hospitals in all the 16 regions of Ghana to support the existing ones which are at times chocked.

The source, however, appealed to the people to consider him for the coveted office of the president based on his experiences and commitment to democratic norms.

The team then has assured Ghanaians that they are going to see more of KPP as they have readied their campaign song and fliers which they will release soon.

Watch this space for more updates on this story.