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Abuse of public office for private gain rife in Ghana

By AlatiphA - October 31, 2014

A former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Professor Stephen Adei, has said the nation’s quest to achieve a high degree of accountability in the public service rests primarily on the shoulders of civil society. “Given the current state of lack of political will, politicisation of media discussion of corruption and accountability, the only way to assure appropriate executive response lies with effective civil society demand for accountability,” he said. He said it was disheartening for corruption, waste and abuse to be unearthed year after year with public display of those who were corrupt and yet citizens saw no outcome in terms of prosecution and sentencing of those involved. “Many Ghanaians simply accept ‘go and come tomorrow’, accept and give bribe for public service and will not report bribery and corruption incidents because they believe that will not amount to much. It requires concerted efforts on...

The Roman Sister and the driver

By AlatiphA - October 31, 2014

A man saw a Roman sister and decided to give her a lift in his car. As the car was moving, the man placed his hand on the laps of the sista pretending he was looking for the gear lever. The sista cast a glance at him and shouted; "Matthew chapter 7, verse 7". The man quickly removed his hand. After a short time, he placed his hands on her lap again. The sister shouted at him again, "Matthew chapter 7, verse 7". The man nervously removed his hand. The sista reached her destination and got off the car, cast another glance at the man and said, "so you don't read your Bible!" When the man got home he opened his Bible to Matthew 7:7 and it says "ASK AND IT SHALL Be GIVEN". The man shouted; AWURADE ME Di NKWASEAS3M.....

Gulkpegu Naa damns NDC Gbewaa youth

By AlatiphA - October 29, 2014

The Gulkpegu Naa’s palace has dismissed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) pressure group called Gbewaa Youth Association’s assertions that Naa Alhaji Alhassan Abdulai threatened to lock up offices of the Tamale Metropolitan Chief Executive. The NDC Gbewaa Youth Association in an earlier interview with Citi News alleged that the Gulkpegu chief was collaborating with the Nyankpala chief to usurp the powers of the Tamale MCE, Abdul Hanan Gundado. The group served notice to clash with the two chiefs and their subjects if they dared. In a rebuttal, the Gulkpegu Naa’s Secretary, Mohammed Rashad Abdulai called the bluff of the NDC Gbewaa Youth Association and described them as “sycophants.” He suggested that the group’s assertion in the media was meant to denigrate Gulkpegu Naa, Alhaji Alhassan Abdulai. He cautioned political groupings in the Tamale Metro Area against any attempts to disrespect the Gulkpegu Naa to satisfy their paymasters. “...

Police alert to avert blood bath in Tamale

By AlatiphA - October 29, 2014

Pressure group of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) called Gbewaa youth is threatening to fight back two chiefs who are allegedly planning to lock up the office of the Tamale Metropolitan Chief Executive. Intelligence reports picked up by Citi News indicated that security operatives in the Tamale Metropolis are on a high alert to avert any possible bloody clashes. Members of the Gbewaa Youth are accusingGulkpegu-Naa and the chief of Nyankpala of attempting to usurp the powers of the Tamale MCE, Abdul Hanan Gundado. According to the group’s Spokesperson, Mohammed Sisudeen, the Gulkpegu-Naa, Alhaji Abdulai Alhassan and Nyankpal-lana, Yakubu have failed in their attempt to coerce President John Dramani Mahamato sack the Tamale MCE, Abdul Hanan Gundado, hence their alleged threat to forcefully evict him. “We are reliably informed that two chiefs in Tamale and Nyankpala have asked the President, John Dramani Mahama to remove from office the Tamale Metropolitan ...

The destroyed evidence

By AlatiphA - October 28, 2014

A married lawyer was having fun with a prostitute in his car. On getting home, his wife saw panties on the back seat. She tore it apart screaming, " Yam-Naa ! What is this?!" The lawyer retorted, "What is what? I don't know what your're talking about!" The wife replied, "This Panties! I saw it in your car this evening!" Quickly, His lawyerly instincts kicked in and calmly said, "You just destroyed the evidence of a rape case worth a million cedi I'm handling." She fell on her knees apologizing.

Dictate

By AlatiphA - October 28, 2014

The teacher told her class the word of the day was "dictate" and asked who could spell it. Naporo raised his hand and he spelled out, "d-i-k-t-a-t-e." The teacher said, "sorry that's wrong". Then she asked Yam-Naa. Yam-Naa slowly spelled out, "d-i-c-k-t-a-t-e". "Sorry" says the teacher, "that's not right either." Next, she asked Maryam. After a slight pause Maryam began spelling, "d-i-c-t-a-t-e." "Very good Maryam," applauded the teacher, "that's correct. Now," the teacher continued, "I want someone to use the word in a sentence?" Yam-Naa raised his hand quick as a flash shouting, "I know-I know," "OK" replied the teacher, "please use the word dictate in a sentence, Yam-Naa". Yam-Naa responded, "How did my dicktate last night, Maryam?"

Yesterday

By AlatiphA - October 28, 2014

Yesterday I slept. It was a fitful sleep I tossed and turned Whimpered and yearned For the moment I would wake Because, Yesterday I dreamed I dreamed of you I dreamed of me We made plans Wanted a family Yesterday you died I am kneeling once again Upon the freshly packed earth Staring at the spot that will soon bear your marker A tear traces its saline trail from the corner of my eye Down my nose and now, it hangs precariously off the tip It drops to the ground And finally it hits me: YOU’RE down there! There’s no air! You can’t breathe! My fingers scratch at the earth Frantically Hot liquid streams down my face as I call to you My nails break but I feel nothing I ignore the blood from the pads of my fingers I must get to you. My heart is hammering, Loudly in my ears And now the soil is moist with my tears Hands grab onto mine in an attempt to still them A voice Insistent in my ear And yet I do not understand They’re wrong! You...