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By Isaac Ato Mensah/Augustine Williams-Mensah Accra- 31 August, 2020 The recurrent trending problems involving our chiefs cannot pass without comment. Only a few weeks ago the Bantamahene of Asante was reported to have built a structure at the Racecourse area of Kumasi on a waterway – the city authorities had been unable to stop him. Last week, the Apedwahene of Akyem Abuakwa was reported to have attempted to takeover lands at Dome Faase in the Greater Accra Region, aided by soldiers. Victor Hugo, the French author tells us: “In the Middle Ages men had no great thought that they did not write down in stone”.Read More →

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By Isaac Ato Mensah/Augustine Williams-Mensah Accra – Tuesday 21 July, 2020 Last week, we pored over several prospective job applications for roles in some government institutions, run of course with taxpayers’ money but we decided against submitting the applications.   Many Ghanaians simply do not trust that they shall get a fair chance at being shortlisted even when they are qualified.  Several apologists of political patronage have suggested that those of us who offer robust written critiques of happenings in ghana, have “exposed” some appointees who “feel insulted” and those appointees will therefore block our appointment to any advertised position that requires merit and ability. ButRead More →