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Resign If you can’t do the work- Retired Officers to President Akufo-Addo
Two retired military officers have strongly criticised President Akufo-Addo’s style of governance.
The retired officers are founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP)Dr.Nyaho Tamakloe and former Chief of Defence Staff and National Security Advisor, Brigadier General Nunu Mensah
According to them, the President should resign if he cannot govern the country.
They made these remarks when speaking under the auspices of coalition of Ghana Today at a press conference in Accra yesterday.
The retired officers said the leadership style of the President , coupled with the direction the country is heading, could be problematic for Ghana’s democracy.
Dr.Nyaho Tamakloe said, “the Akufo-Addo I know and had numerous dialogues and demonstrations with, is not the Akufo-Addo who is now President.”.
He said as a young medical doctor in the Ghana Armed Forces some years ago, he witnessed despicable disobedience within the ranks and tribal consideration by the leadership of the day in decision-making.
Dr.Tamakloe said, these things are manifesting today, adding that he catalogued many experiences in his book ‘Never Say Die’.
“Now look at how this country that we fought and toiled for to have this democracy restored is now being destroyed through personal interest. To tell you plainly, if the corruption among the political class is not tackled, then we will be in trouble,” he said.
Dr.Tamakloe said as a founding member of the NPP he is worried about how leading figures in the ruling party’s presidential primaries are now publicly confessing these acts of corruption with accusations of siphoning public money and coffers to resettle their families abroad, acquiring properties while the people of Ghana largely suffer and are deprived of basic necessities.
He added that the recent abuse of demonstrators by the police on goes to attests to the fact that this government is doing all it can to clamp down on public sentiments because of the bad management of the economy by its appointees.
“If you can’t do the work, just resign and go away. Anybody who takes over from this country after this government and fails to hold them accountable in terms of properties and physical cash, that person will be my number one enemy, ” Dr.Tamakloe warned.
” How do ministers store stashes of cash in foreign and local currencies in their homes, acquire properties in orime areas of Accra and other parts of the country, drive the most luxurious cars and live extravagantly and expect our youth to be satisfied?,” he queried.
According to Dr.Nyaho Tamakloe, “Governor Ernest Addison should be told in the face that his lack of courtesy towards the demonstrators is a clear exhibition of disrespect in the highest order.”
“Elsewhere in the developed world, public officers like him, whether elected or appointed turn to adopt a more cautionable posture of resignation,” he said.
He urged all those who used to speak truth to power to return from their self-imposed exile.
On his part, Brigadier General Nunu Mensah said, ” I don’t encourage the military to take over power, but when you’re given power, manage the country well that the military will not feel comfortable interfering with your government.”
They also criticised the Electoral Commission and other state agencies who fail to build consensus with their stakeholders in some cases.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Let’s reintroduce Cultural Studies to complement educational reforms — Tourism Minister
Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has emphasised the importance of reintroducing Cultural Studies in schools as part of Ghana’s broader educational reform agenda.
She said Cultural Studies would complement existing efforts to reposition Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to promote digital literacy and expand Creative Arts education.
Speaking at the 2025 Homowo Festival of the people of Ningo-Prampram, held on the theme: “Education: The Best Legacy for our Children,” Madam Gomashie said cultural education was critical to national identity and development.
She noted that the festival’s theme aligned with the Government’s vision to transform education in Ghana and encouraged the youth to embrace it not only as a means of personal development but also as a way of preserving traditional values.
These values, including patience, wisdom, and hard work, were at the core of the Homowo celebration, the Minister said.
“Cultural festivals like Homowo are vital instruments for strengthening cultural identity, preserving historical memory, and fostering national unity. Additionally, festivals serve as platforms for educating the youth through storytelling, music, dance, and other traditional practices, while also providing opportunities for community engagement.”
Madam Gomashie highlighted the strong foundation that Ghana’s tourism was built on, which included culture, traditions, and the creative industry, collectively contributing to over GH¢4.8 billion to the economy.
“Festivals give tourists reasons to visit our country. Therefore, with the right infrastructure and the development of all the domains, the sector can do more than what has been recorded,” she added.
Mr Sam Nartey George, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram and Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, commended the community for their vibrant participation in the festival. He announced plans for the construction of a new nursing training school in Ningo, aimed at expanding access to healthcare education in the area.
Nene Osroagbo Djangmah XII, Paramount Chief of Great Ningo Traditional Area; King Dr Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse; Nene Tetteh Wakah III, Paramount Chief of the Prampram Traditional Area; Prof. Odaifio Welentsi III, Paramount Chief of the Nungua Traditional Area; Naana Dugbakuwor Dugba II, Paramount Queen Mother of Great Ningo; and Mr. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, Special Envoy on Religion and Inter-Faith Affairs, who represented the Chief of Staff, were among dignitaries at the festival. -GNA
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Focus on more pressing issues like Galamsey, not hate speech – Ellen Ama Daaku to Mahama
An aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia,Ellen Ama Daaku has advised President John Dramani Mahama to shift his attention from social media hate speech to more urgent national issues such as illegal mining.
Speaking in an interview, she noted that the President’s recent comments about tracking the IP addresses of people who spread hate speech were unnecessary.
According to her, President Mahama must first define what he considers to be hate speech before seeking to punish people for it.
Ms. Daaku argued that the President himself had benefitted from hate speech and social media attacks in the past when he was in opposition.
She said even during his time in government, he described his opponents and their tribesmen in unpalatable terms, which later drew complaints from former President Nana Akufo-Addo to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
She stressed that harsh criticism of leaders on social media should not automatically be considered hate speech, adding that former leaders, including former President Nana Akufo-Addo had all been subjected to it.
“He is only feeling what Nana Akufo-Addo went through for eight years,” she remarked.
While acknowledging the need to regulate misconduct online, Ms. Daaku insisted that going after social media activists should not be a priority.
She noted that many political activists, including herself, had been insulted and attacked online but never called for arrests.
She concluded that President Mahama should focus his energy on solving pressing problems such as galamsey and the economy instead of concentrating on critics on social media.
By: Jacob Aggrey
