Lawyers from Ghana

"Stop using COVID-19 vaccination as immigration control against Africans."

"‘Sika mmpɛ dede’ means 'money does not like noise'"

"Be citizens not spectators"

"All die be die"

"We know what to do to bring the economy back to life, but not how to bring people back to life"

"Just as technology offers opportunities to grow our economies and bring progress to our people, there are criminal syndicates who will always be bent on exploiting it for their selfish interests. They have to be relentlessly fought."

"Let us all remember that the destiny of all black people no matter where they are in the world is bound up with Africa. We must help make Africa the place for investment, progress, and prosperity and not from where our youth flee in the hope of accessing the mirage of a better life in Europe or the Americas."

"We want to build a Ghana beyond aid; a Ghana which looks to the use of its own resources. We want to build an economy that is not dependent on charity and handouts, but an economy that will look at the proper management of its resources as the way to engineer social and economic growth in our country."

"I shall protect the public purse by insisting on value for money in all public transactions. Public service is just that — service and not an avenue for making money. Money is to be made in the private sector, not the public. Measures will be put in place to ensure this"

"Where I am and how old I am at least, this is not the time I will start stealing anybody's wealth"

"We must be defined by what we see in ourselves, and not what others choose to say about us."

"Democracies are founded on elections, and the holding of free and credible elections ensure that people have confidence in the government that emerges at the end of the process"

"I will not let you, the people of Ghana down"

"We should learn and accept that we do not own the land, but hold it in trust for future generations"

""We can, indeed, build a Ghana Beyond Aid"."

"The battle is the Lord’s, and I know that ultimately, it is He who will give us victory."

"After 60 years of independence, we no longer has an excuse for being poor."

""Yes, we are a continent rich in potential and resilient in the face of adversity, but we have also been disadvantaged by a global system that has generally treated us as an afterthought”"

"Bear in mind that formal education is not just about securing excellent academic grades."

"We must eat what we grow to motivate our farmers and support the development of the local food industry."

"The Ghanaian people deserve a government that has a vision for the country, and a plan for how to get there."

"Ghana is ready for business again"

"Be curious, compassionate and resilient because the country look up to you as scholars but also as ambassadors of the nation’s potential in endangering progress, prosperity and development."

"the journey ahead requires vision and responsibility. 5G is a powerful catalyst for shaping Ghana's future"

"We must address concerns around data privacy, cybersecurity, and responsible use to ensure that 5G fosters progress, not division"

"I don't want to hand over power to someone who cannot do the job, God will not even allow it. Bawumia is the perfect person to take over from me"

"t is always a great pleasure to be in the company of Organised Labor on the occasion of the International Workers Day of Solidarity, May Day. Ghanaian workers, ayekoo."

"If Ghanaians want someone to attest to Dr Bawumia’s qualities, I am the best person because I have worked closely with him. I know he is truthful and has Ghana’s progress at heart. If you come to the Jubilee House late at night, you will only see two lights on, and these are our office lights—myself and Dr Bawumia."

"No amount of money will ever make up for the horrors but it will make the point that evil was perpetuated – that millions of productive Africans were snatched from our continent and put to work in the Americans and Caribbean’s without compensations from their labor"

"Grand inhumane enterprise was state-sponsored and deliberate and its benefits are clearly interwoven in the present-day economic architecture of the nations that designed and executed it"

"If there is any hesitation in some minds about the paying of reparations, it is worth considering the fact that when slavery was abolished, the slave owners were compensated for the loss of the slave because human beings were labelled as property deemed to be commodities. Surely, this is a matter that the world must confront and can no longer ignore"

"Maybe we should also admit that it cannot be easy to build confident and prosperous societies from nations that from centuries have their natural resources looted and their people traded as commodities"

"For centuries, the world has been unwilling and unable to confront the realities of the realities of consequences of the slave trade but gradually this is changing and it is time to bring the subject of reparations firmly to the fore"

"It is time to acknowledge openly that much of the European, United States has been from the vast wealth harvested from the sweat, tears, blood and horrors of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and the centuries of colonial exploitation"

"He is “a Pan AfricanI am not in politics for wealth or personal gain, anti-corruption crusader, a rare democratic leader in the field of good governance, a true African Statesman whose legacies present African leaders must emulate, and we are minded to say will stand the test of time.""

""I am not in politics for wealth or personal gain. I am here to serve the people and to work towards a Ghana Beyond Aid"."

"“We give thanks to the Almighty God for the peaceful nature of the process, which allowed the sovereign will of the Ghanaian people to be manifest,”"

"“The exercise has once again reaffirmed Ghana’s enviable standing as the beacon of democracy on the African continent,”"

"“It is with deep concern that I acknowledge the unfortunate incident of post-election hooliganism, vandalism, and violence that followed,”"

"“From transformative policies in education, health, agriculture, industry and infrastructure to the promotion of good governance and economic development, I am confident in all humility that posterity will judge well the Akuffo-Addo government’s performance,”"

"“Future generations will look back on this era and say that we laid a strong foundation for progress and prosperity,”"

"“As President of the Republic, I have been privileged to witness the power of faith at work in the lives of our people and the teacher who sacrifices for his or her students, the farmer who labour’s for a bountiful harvest and the health worker who serves with compassion and courage,”"

"“I commend greatly, the Electoral Commission (EC) for its diligent and transparent efforts in supervising the electoral process and in compiling and delivering the results of the elections."

"“Let this moment serve as a reminder to all of us that Ghana’s democratic credentials are a shared heritage, one that we must all protect and cherish at all times,”"

"My vision has always been to see a Ghana that is self reliant, prosperous and united—a beacon of hope, democracy and opportunity in Africa and beyond. That vision remains undimmed, and I am confident that the strides we have made together will propel Ghana to even greater heights."

"I am happy to report that our country’s territorial integrity is intact and all our borders are secure."

"I am glad that we have removed from the Ghanaian mindset the belief that secondary school education is only for people from certain households and families."

"Injustice eats me internally. I get very restless when I come in touch with it."

"You may write me down in history, but still like dust, I rise."

"There cannot be peace when Africa governments failed to ensure free flow of information to the people it governed. Information is treated as if it is the property of few, there is the need for transparency to achieve effective sustainable peace."

"You need the help of both men and women to negotiate, and sustain peace, stressing that the country is touted as a peaceful nation for now but for how long."

"Respect for each other is one of the recipes for sustained peace and tranquility and urged all to be decorous in their utterances."

"Peace promoted investment and that effective governance was measured by the quality of its public services and the ability to deliver on its promises."

"The objective is to look at women at the work place and how they can be helped to make the maximum impact."

"When you are a house wife it is assumed you don't work, But if u calculate the amount of time that goes into cooking, cleaning, washing and taking care of children it's a lot."

"...we are going to ensure that there is peace before, during, after the election, because when there is no peace, it’s not the elitists who will suffer, it’s the ordinary people who have elected us into office."

"Let us all work together as one people with a common destiny to build a better Ghana"

"My doors are always open, we’ll make sure to provide the resources and make the necessary contacts. As a Government, we’ll give you the fullest support."

"A nation that does not honor its heroes is not worth dying for."

"I have always said that I will be President for all Ghanaian whether they voted for me or not and without consideration for which part of the country they come from."I"

"I would not spare any government official be it .past or present, who would be found guilty of embezzling state funds."

"My government was elected to serve the nation and would therefore ensure that the nation's wealth, which is not for me or members of my administration is well distributed."

"It is my prayer and hope that we shall continue to preserve and maintain the peace, remain united and focused as people with one destiny"

"It will be my duty as president to heal wonds and unite our dear nation"

"This is the saddest day in our nation's history. Tears have engulfed our nation and we are deeply saddened and distraught. I never imagined that one day that it would place our nation in such a difficult circumstance. I'm personally devastated, I've lost a father, I've lost a friend, I've lost a mentor and a senior comrade. Ghana is united in grief at this time for our departed president."

"President Mills will be remembered for his statesmanship and years of dedicated service to his country."

"I salute the guardian of institutions and the defender of Ghanaian democracy...committed to protecting national unity and profoundly attached to African unity and to the place of Africa within the international community."

"On a personal level his moderation and integrity stood out."

"Strong advocate for human rights and for the fair treatment of all Ghanaians."

"President Mills was a tireless defender of democracy in West Africa and across the continent, and he will be greatly missed."

"His exemplary leadership which endeared him to the hearts of many and his contribution to strengthening the relationship between Ghana and Japan."

"Ghana has lost a great football supporter and a supporter of the development of the game in the country."

"President Atta Mills was an inspiring leader of Ghana and a true Commonwealth champion, who will be sorely missed at home and internationally. He was a strong advocate and supporter of the Commonwealth, and our membership benefited enormously from his active participation in Commonwealth life and his wisdom."

"The late President Professor John Evans Atta Mills was without an iota of doubt a unique African leader."

"‘I will use my last ounce of energy to serve Ghana."

"I nominate you, Rex as the fifth Director, especially as you have been in charge and organising the whole exercise."

"Why have you stayed away from me after the support you had extended to my election?"

"That as always, I will devote my time and talents to her (Ghana) call and serve her (Ghana) to the best of my ability."

"I try to shun all sorts of fear because, like I said, I don’t joke with my spirituality as a person, and biblically speaking, when you fear, you attract it...so I live a very happy life, and fear is not something I entertain."

"We will continue to hold the government accountable for its actions and inactions."

"We need a government that is transparent and accountable to the people."

"Given the chaos and ongoing deception attributed to President Akufo-Addo and Dr. Bawumia, I would be astonished to encounter them in heaven in the afterlife."

"We will continue to fight for the rights and freedoms of all Ghanaians."

"The government must prioritize the needs of the people over its own interests."

"We need leaders who are committed to the development of our country."

"The people of Ghana deserve a government that is honest and accountable."

"We need a government that is committed to the welfare of its citizens."

""We cannot afford to waste this opportunity. It is incumbent for us to make a change"."

"“The 2024 election is not about the religion a Presidential Candidate professes or where he comes from. Rather, it’s about TRUST, INTEGRITY, and COMPETENCE, particularly in relation to economic management, and VISION, among others,”."

"Ghanaians are wide awake. The days when Bawumia could get away with his lectures as we saw in opposition which were full of lies, are gone. He got away with it in 2016 and in 2020, but they will not be third time lucky in 2024. The whole propaganda that he was the economic Messiah, and he had the magic wand has been exposed."

"It is very laughable that our friends in the NPP and Bawumia think that they can once again hoodwink the people with lies."

"You can’t hoodwink Ghanaians again – Sammy Gyamfi tells Bawumia"

""The number 8, signifies that John Mahama has been ordained by God to serve as President for 8 Years"."

""Our goal is clear: to galvanize our regional teams as we work towards a victorious agenda for the NDC in 2024"."

"“The people are very awake and they have seen the truth,”."

""The victory of the NDC is coming again,”"

""If a system is not broken, you don't fix it"."

""This is the time for change"."

"Breaking the 8 is now abominable for the NPP"

"I would have been pained if they picked number 7 because people would have mistakenly voted for them"

"Impact your world right where you find yourself and in whatever you find yourself doing. Dream big, and create the future you desire through hard work, integrity, and a positive attitude."

"There are no short cuts to success. Do your best in all things, and trust God to do what only He can do. Never stop believing. Keep investing in yourself, and invest in others. Never walk alone."

"They don't see any point of desertion. What they see is a woman who has worked tirelessly as a young woman."

"I made some mistakes in 2023 as a result of things that were beyond my control. But what was so important was that the people of Dome-Kwabenya stood solidly behind me. There is a saying that in your suffering, that is where you get to know your loved ones. The good people of Dome-Kwabenya have shown me love, and I will continue to serve them."

"It takes courage for a politician to accept wrongdoing and ask for pardon. I believe my admission and apology have touched the hearts of people in Dome-Kwabenya. I know they will vote for me into power because it's not easy for a woman in my position to own up to errors."

"It takes a woman of courage, it takes a courageous politician to accept that I have done something wrong, forgive me and that is what has touched the hearts of the people of Dome-Kwabenya and I know that they will still vote for me into power."

"It is the prayer of every pregnant woman that she gives birth to a healthy baby but God does as he pleases. And in everything we give thanks to Him."

"All well-meaning Ghanaians to support the cause, to stand firm and join in the struggle to increase women’s participation in decision making."

"What cost us dearly is the affirmative action policy that became controversial. In my case for instance, my opponent told the delegates that I was the originator of the affirmative action policy and also the one who signed it because I am the NPP Women Caucus leader so when that law is made to stand, the Abirem seat will be a no go area for any man. Most of the delegates are men and such pronouncement scared them. So, that is one of the major reasons why I lost the primaries."

"I am not ready to discuss what accounted for my loss...I cannot say I lost because the winner doled out money to delegates to vote for him."

"Decisions on our economy, environment and society cannot only be based simply on current or recent data, temporal analysis is required to identify trends, evaluate impacts and make informed decisions for democratic governance."

"Our laws will have to be amended. At the moment the laws are so liberal. The idea was to attract investment but we are willing to take a look at our laws again. The mining industry must move from being an enclosure to being fully integrated into the Ghanaian local economy. Tax revenues are minimal. The nation does not hardly benefit from high mineral prices."

"Life was more fully present there and perhaps, on account of that, death would retreat."

"How could he save the life of a man who’d murdered his in laws and then attempted to murder him?"

"And never in Solo’s life did he want to heal anyone as strongly as he wanted to heal the man lying in front of him."

"Catharsis, sating of the primordial love for bloodletting."

"Solo stands on trial for the murder of his wife."

"Manslaughter rather than murder, jail sentence rather than death."

"Time will never come when the word [Last Next] would be yelled out announcing his own arrived death."

"In the beginning her eyes were eyes and she could see clearly. And then they turned into two massive loaves of bread upon which many gathered to feast – a kind of grand banquet in which she only participated as an observer."

"But neither sages nor pastors offered satisfying counsel."

"I had been in the city for many years. And i didn't like city girls. They are too arrogant. And they were spoilt. I jhad tried a couple. And I decided I need an authentic woman from thw village"

"It started raining badly.... The gods were against me"

"I wonder if you're lost. Or perhaps you're far from home? Maybe you can come inside and wait until the rain stops"

"A marriage built on that will not last. But a marriage wit foundation is the one where your wife, your husband, has a good character"

"It was ironic. Mother's own marriage wasn't a perfect model. She and father were not divorced. But they lived in different homes, Like strangers"

"My mind is weak these days and my memory isn't as good as it used to be. But if I recollect correctly, this woman you talk about has a reputation as a bad girl"

"Making deals and making sure they suceeded. It was non-stop"

"But, Akua, niw you must understand. That I am a man. And sometimes I have feelings. For other women. Lat time I went home, I met a woman. I had met her before. My feelings for her were renewed. Now I want to make her my wife. My second wife. And I want your blessing."

"I faced more opposition that sunday. After church service, Pator Lawyer Amoah was aghast. He insisted that I shouldn't marry Ama Owusu"

"I had done damage. I had to repair it, I didn't know how. I hoped and hoped the damage was not permanent"

"I discovered that Mother and Father had mentioned. About her character. She did have a very sharp tongue. But i learned to live and deal with it."

"I knew I couldn't try to pursue an education when my parents wanted me to marry"

"Ghana is our country, we have nowhere to go. This is where God has placed us and the earlier we realise this, the better for us all."

"The chapter on the era of the Big Six has not been erased with the death of Dr. Ako-Adjei because their experiences are available for future generations. There were a lot of other Ghanaians with the Big Six, who championed the cause of democracy. If you do your best for your country, you would be remembered."

"On the journey... to the place of the incident, they (Adamafio, Crabbe, and Ako Adjei), isolated themselves from the Leader, to whom they had clung previously all along as if they were his lovers. They rode in different cars and were hundreds of yards away leaving the President behind."

"There is the need for us to begin to partner private sector to provide free senior high school education so that, in areas that are underprivileged and underserved and lack access to public senior high schools, we can provide free education to the underprivileged community. In these cases, a private individual has established a private school."

"Challenge yourself to think beyond the confines of the present. Be a dreamer. Push boundaries!"

"Every person shall have the right,at his own expense,to establish and maintain a private school and schools at all level and such categories and in accordance with such conditions as may be under the law"

"I don’t want to sound bias but I think the future of this country lies with the NPP. When it comes to development, when it comes to taking this country forward, I don’t think there is an alternative and Mahamadu Bawumia is a gem. [I mean], we need to look at not just the party but the personalities that are leading."

"It is about presidency and if you want to compare, so far, I think we have we have two out, so we have John Dramani Mahama and then we have Mahamudu Bawumia and with the two, I can assure you not because I am a member of the NPP, that the person who can take us to the next stage of development, where we want to be is no other than Mahamadu Bawumia and I have a good feeling about it that the NPP will be retained in power."

"As ministers, your words hold the power to inspire peace and guide the hearts of many. Let us use this power wisely."

"Your role extends beyond the pulpit–it influences the ethos of our nation, shaping lives through the profound messages of faith, hope, and love."

"Move out because once abuse starts it never ends"

"Then an explosion will happen which is the violence and after that, there’s a phase called the honey phase. This same person will beat you up, probably rape you at the same time, deny you many things, throw you out of the house, and then when you begin to take steps they suddenly show some form of remorse"

"And that’s part of the reason why the confusion is internalised"

"One of the reasons why women do not want to speak up is the feeling that ‘who would believe me?"

"So all around, a lot of women and people who are abused feel caught not only by their own internal circumstances, but also because the system can be very very tough and unfriendly"

"The Police have a way of responding. They can use the courts as well by seeking a protection order or an occupation order"

"It is about serving humanity. There is no better person in this world who typifies service to humanity than Jesus Christ who came basically as a servant. So anytime I am serving humanity, I see it as working in the Lord’s vineyard"

"Yes, in the past, I may have defined it differently but today, I am very convinced of the fact that it is divine destiny that God has given me the opportunity to help serve others"

"These three are subsumed under the broader rubric of doing the will of God and fulfilling His purposes in my life. I do not let go of integrity; that always comes in there as the foundation"

"When people are empowered, they can become all that they were meant to be. Until then, you can never know what is inside them"

"Being a gender advocate does not make you a "marriage wrecker" as some people initially labelled us. I am blessed to be happily married to my husband Kwame for the past 23 years"

"There are many women achievers doing great things and who can serve as speakers, panelists and role models. They need to be encouraged to come out. Organisers need to make the extra effort to find them and factor in their peculiar responsibilities when inviting them."

"Today, the success of their efforts is evidenced by the rise of women on the corporate ladder, in politics and society in general. Currently, there are more women in the corporate boardrooms. People no longer expect the women just to rise and make the tea because everybody there can make the tea; male or female"

"Rape victims do not only need summary trials, but they need certain psycho-social services such as specialised counselling to minimise the trauma they go through"