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Mahama Is Against Changing Haruna Iddrisu And Co – Kwesi Pratt Jr

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5 months ago

January 25, 2023

Comrade Kwesi Pratt Jr., the Ghanaian journalist and managing editor at the Insight newspaper has disclosed that former President John Dramani Mahama, though was consulted in the latest reshuffle of the Minority leadership in parliament, he was not in support of the changes.

“The former president did not endorse this”, he revealed, based on his impression from conversations he had with top echelon of the party.

“I have spoken to many people, and from what I’m told, unless those who spoke to me are a bunch of bloody liars and so on; the former president did not appear to be very happy about this arrangement,” Mr. Pratt said on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana, Wednesday.

The National Democratic Congress has written to the Speaker of Parliament, informing him of changes to the leadership of the minority in the legislature.

The party replaced Haruna Iddrisu as the Minority Leader with Dr Cassiel Ato Forson. It also named Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah and Kwame Agbodza as the new Deputy Minority Leader and Chief Whip, respectively.

“I am told that he actually advised against it…from what I am hearing, he cautioned against this move,” the Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper stressed.

His revelation sought to expose assertion by the NDC General Secretary, Fifi Kwetey that former President Mahama’s views reflected in the decision.

Fifi Kwetey told Citi FM that a wide consultation was done with those that mattered with regard to the changes.

“What needed to be done about this reshuffling was done and the people duly consulted. All the key leaders have been consulted. The former President, Mahama was consulted and his views duly reflected. The new and old leaders were informed and consulted,” he claimed.

But Mr. Kwesi Pratt who joins a number of people criticizing the reshuffle said even those consulted, including former President Mahama, were opposed to the shake-up in its current form.

“And if he [Mahama] cautioned against this move, I think it is most unfair to state publicly that he was involved in arriving at this decision. You understand, because you put him in a tight corner that he cannot come out to say I disagree with the national executives. It is most unfair, most, most unfair to treat the former president this way.

“I spoke to many friends and the impression I got was that the former president did not endorse this.”

The party leadership said it took into consideration regional balance and economic issues ahead of the 2024 general elections in arriving at that decision.

But Mr. Pratt calls the changes and reasons assigned by the leadership as a “joke”, noting that he is “very disappointed” in the decision and impressed on the party to reverse it because its ramification for the party would be dire.

According to the seasoned journalist who has been vocal in expressing his opinion on national issues, he spoke to at least 10 members of parliament from the NDC side who expressed surprise about the shake-up, and complained of not being consulted.

“You are appointing leaders for people, you are not appointing shepherd for sheep…where you don’t need to consult the sheep before appointing the shepherd,” he analysed.

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They Forget That God Is Not Their Village Chief – Muntaka To NDC Leadership

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3 weeks ago

May 16, 2023

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They Forget That God Is Not Their Village Chief – Muntaka To NDC Leadership

Muhammed-Mubarak Muntaka, MP for Asawase, has called out the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, for scheming to make him lose his seat.

According to Muntaka, some individuals within the party’s leadership led by Asiedu Nketiah, without mentioning any names, plotted to get him out of Parliament through his removal as a Chief Whip.

Asiedu Nketiah orchestrated the removal of Haruna Iddrisu, Muntaka, and James Avedzi as leaders of the minority bench early this year. Muntaka says it was all an attempt to remove him from parliament.

“They forget that God is not their village chief,” he said after he convincingly won his primaries this week.
wasn’t part of the strategy to get me out. Avedzi wasn’t contesting again, and Haruna didn’t haveany contenders, and I was the only one who had a contender, so to have done that at that time”It was part of the strategy to get me out,” he said.
“But like I keep saying, God is not their village chief; God doesn’t hate people because you
hate them.” He added.

Muntaka emerged victorious with 1,063 of the total valid votes cast, while his main contender,
Masawudu Mubarick trailed with 735 votes.

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Reasons Why Most African Go To Church

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4 months ago

February 13, 2023

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Reasons why Most African Go To Church

Here are five reasons why many African attend church

Religious tradition: For many Africans, going to church is a long-standing tradition and a part of their cultural heritage. It is seen as a way to connect with their faith, God and their community.

Spiritual fulfillment: Attending church provides an opportunity for individuals to deepen their spiritual connection and to experience a sense of comfort and peace through prayer, worship, and preaching.

Social connection: For many people, attending church is a way to build relationships and connect with others who share similar beliefs and values. This sense of community can be especially important for those who may feel isolated or lonely in their daily lives.

Support and guidance: Churches often provide counseling, support groups, and other resources to help individuals navigate the challenges of life. Many people attend church to receive guidance and support from their faith community.

Sense of purpose: Attending church can help individuals find meaning and purpose in their lives. Through their faith, they may discover a sense of direction and feel empowered to make a positive impact in their communities and the world.

It’s worth noting that everyone has their own individual reasons for attending church, and these reasons may vary from person to person.

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Arrogance Akufo-Addo’s And Incompetence Ken Ofori-Atta Have Led Us Here – Mahama On Sophia Akuffo’s DDEP Outburst

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4 months ago

February 10, 2023

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Arrogance Akufo-Addo’s And Incompetence Ken Ofori-Atta Have Led Us Here – Mahama On Sophia Akuffo’s DDEP Outburst

Former President John Dramani Mahama claims that President Akufo Addo’s “arrogance” and his Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta’s “incompetence” are to blame for the nation’s current economic hardships.

He said in a Facebook post on Friday that the current difficulties might not have arisen if the government had responded positively to prior requests for a public dialogue.

According to Mahama, when the economy started deteriorating, he was part of those who stressed the need for consensus to help salvage the situation.

This he said, however, fell on deaf ears, leading to the ongoing widespread public agitations and the gloomy outlook of the economy.

“When I noticed we were running into an economic ditch, I made several calls for a genuine dialogue and national consensus on an economic programme.

“The arrogance and intransigence of a President, and incompetence of a Finance Minister and the Economic Management Team have led us here.

“We could have forged a broad non-partisan consensus on the IMF bailout and accompanying debt restructuring programme”, Mahama wrote.

“Alas, it seems too late now!”, the former President added.

When I noticed we were running into an economic ditch, I made several calls for a genuine dialogue and national…

Posted by John Dramani Mahama on Friday, February 10, 2023

In response to a report concerning Sophia Akuffo’s outburst about the government’s Domestic Debt Exchange Program, the 2020 NDC flagbearer made these comments (DDEP).

Along other irate pensioners, the former Chief Justice was seen picketing the Finance Ministry earlier today in protest over the program’s inclusion of retirees’ investments.

We depend on our bond yields to pay our rent, medical bills, electricity bills, and water bills, she proclaimed while raising a sign.

Speaking to the media, she claimed that despite receiving generous retirement benefits as a result of her position, she still sided with her less fortunate classmates.

The former Chief Justice called the DDE program wicked and unlawful.

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