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W/R deserves fair share of national cake – Kofi Buah
Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah
The Deputy Minority Lead¬er in Parliament, Mr Em¬manuel Armah Kofi Buah, has lamented over the social and economic situation in the Western Region, arguing that the area deserved a fair share of national development.
He explained that, the issue of a fair distribution of the national cake for the Western Region is a con¬cern which has often been raised particularly about the challenges not only of the road infrastructure, but, also healthcare.
Mr Buah, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Ellem¬belle, raised these concerns on Tuesday, when Parliament held a public forum to mark three decades of represen¬tation in Takoradi, on the theme; ‘30 years of parlia-mentary democracy under the 4th Republic: The journey thus far.’
He noted that, in most cases, families returned to various constituencies with dead bodies that could have been saved.
Mr Buah said the existence of a strong minority has held a balance and tried to nip in the bud some of the issues that resulted in the death of the three republics.
He said “as politicians, we should take note of these concerns and work collective¬ly towards strengthening our democratic governments to proceed on this trajectory,” he said.
Mr Buah explained that the minority did not seek to hinder the action of the government, but, rather to improve issues in the national interests.
The MP for Effia Nkwanta, Joseph Cudjoe, who repre¬sented the Majority Leader said the new democratic cul-ture was to establish a frame¬work of government which would “secure for ourselves prosperity, the blessings of liberty and equality.”
He said research showed that fewer people enjoy the fruit of democracy and that, constituents were angry and unhappy about institutions.
The MP told participants that Ghana was grappling with youth unemployment, chieftaincy, conflicts, eco¬nomic hazards, vigilantism, insecurity and corruption in public life, suggesting that “It’s time to re-engineer our constitutional architecture and parliamentary processes and procedures to conform to today’s realities.”
“We need a constitutional order and a parliamentary system that frowns upon the winner takes all syndrome and promotes collaboration, collectiveness and conversa¬tions in decision making at all levels of governance,” he said.
The Clerk to Parliament, Mr Cyril K.O Nsiah, described the celebration as a signif¬icant milestone in Ghana’s democratic history.
Mr Nsiah assured that the parliamentary service, re¬mained committed to provid¬ing the necessary technical support services required for the effective discharge of the constitutional mandate of Parliament.
He said “we will continue to reform our institutional structures to better serve your representatives in a non-partisan and profession¬al manner. The service shall strive at all times to uphold the culture, the values and principles of independence and impartiality.”
“We shall continue to strive for even greater achievements and leave a lasting legacy for posterity, as we firmly establish principles and ideals of parliamentary democracy in our nation.”
From Clement Adzei Boye, Takoradi
Massive celebrations were recorded countrywide as the Black Stars opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.
Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the match late in the game as he shot in a decent cross from substitute Brandon Asante.
The win gave Ghana a positive start in the competition, placing them in second position behind England, also with three points but with a superior goal aggregate.
After the final whistle, the streets and other viewing centres were turned into partying grounds as fans, mostly clad in the team’s paraphernalia, danced to several World Cup-themed music.
Others blew the vuvuzelas in joyous mood with others putting up a spirited ‘jama’ session.
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Adentan Constituency, Akosua Manu, has urged party members to move away from what she describes as an “entitlement mentality” and focus on unity, sacrifice and hard work as the party prepares for the 2028 general election.
In a statement titled “Is Loyalty a Queue?”, and posted on facebook, Ms. Manu argued that loyalty to the NPP should not be judged by how long a person has been in the party but by their contributions and commitment to its growth.
According to her, the NPP’s history shows that many of its leaders faced significant opposition from within the party before eventually leading it to electoral success.
She cited former President John Agyekum Kufuor as an example, saying he had to overcome resistance from influential figures within the party before winning power for the NPP in 2000.
Ms. Manu noted that after the party lost power in 2008, former President Kufuor faced criticism and accusations from some party members.
However, she said supporters eventually put their differences aside and worked together to rebuild the party.
She pointed to the experience of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who, according to her, faced opposition from some factions within the NPP despite his long service to the party.
“His trials were ten times what Kufuor endured,” she stated, adding that Akufo-Addo eventually overcame the challenges and became President of Ghana.
Turning to the NPP’s current flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Ms. Manu said he also faced resistance from different groups within the party while seeking leadership.
She praised Dr. Bawumia for contributing to policy-based political discussions in Ghana and for remaining composed following the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 elections.
According to her, party members must now rally behind him in the same way they supported former Presidents Kufuor and Akufo-Addo.
Ms. Manu, however, warned that internal divisions and a sense of entitlement remain major threats to the party’s future.
She argued that some party members place too much emphasis on how long individuals have belonged to the NPP rather than on their contributions and capabilities.
“This entitlement does not question impact. It does not ask what you sacrificed or what you built. It asks only how long have you been here,” she said.
The former parliamentary candidate cautioned that such attitudes could discourage committed members and prevent the party from selecting the best people for leadership positions.
She further called on the party’s incoming national executives to strengthen the NPP’s core values of sacrifice, honesty, integrity and dedication to national development.
Ms. Manu addressed the concerns of young party supporters, many of whom she said became discouraged following the NPP’s electoral defeat in 2024.
According to her, many young people remain eager to see the party return to power but are unwilling to support internal conflicts driven by personal ambitions.
She urged party elders to place the interests of the NPP above their individual goals and to demonstrate leadership that attracts rather than alienates members.
“The NPP is bigger than any one of us. It always has been. Our collective responsibility is to act like it,” she stated.
By: Jacob Aggrey
