People From Ghana

"It is not about NPP, NDC, but npp are of course my priority and I ensure that they get it. I emphasise that every member of Parliament or government that comes [to power] ensures that they also follow and help [supporters] to get a place."

"I’ve always been curious, and a lifelong learner; I’m interested in learning new things, and always accept a challenge."

"We all have to go back and do things right and hopefully return and do better."

"I don't think anyone can break this record; except if they are a witch."

"In Ghana, we have very few women and young women who are into politics and I happen to be in these two categories, but if you are determined and focused, you can get there, if you truly have to be there."

"We stand united as a part of the football family, driven by passion and a pursuit of excellence. Challenges may come, but they are also opportunities to demonstrate our strength. We are different teams with different visions, but we are also a family, bound by a common love for the game and a shared dream of success."

"A committee has been set up to look into the matter, and because they are looking into issue, I may not be able to say much or comment further."

"I have really learnt a lot of things since I joined the team here. We do have talents, but we lack finishing."

"Government have used election years as auctioning periods engaging in all kinds of projects to win votes. But this government is committing itself to strong fiscal consolidation and efficient management of existing commitment in order not to derail the hard wall stability that we are witnessing."

"These victims are lured with the prospect of good jobs, education, or a chance to escape poverty"

"I am more focused now than ever before to deliver on my mandate as the deputy minister for gender, I will continue to work towards the development and empowerment of women in Ghana, and I urge all Ghanaians to join me in this quest."

"We don’t intentionally stop them, sometimes it’s difficult, it is the ability to pay and so when it is not there it becomes a challenge, but we also have to communicate that to you. So, for now, our focus should be on the five outstanding, and then we talk about how we will manage the principal payment."

"I will advocate for the creation of more football academies and grassroots competitions across Ghana to develop and showcase female talent from a young age."

"This clearly tells me I’m doing something right, and with their support, I shall do more. Just as I was preparing to have my forms picked, I already got them, and not only that, ready to pay for it. I’m very grateful"

"Together, let us embark on a journey to elevate women's football to unprecedented heights. I promise to be a vocal advocate , an attentive listener, and a proactive leader on the GFA executive council, advocating for the rights and aspirations of our remarkable female footballers."

"It's our collective responsibility to ensure that our students have the best learning environment possible."

"Mothering might be difficult but it is far more rewarding than many of the other tasks that we get up to. So don’t allow us (mothers) complain about how difficult it is because the reward far outweighs what we have to put in."

"You know there are too many things that have been labelled female, …for example cooking, I don’t like cooking and I am not very good at it, and I don’t mind saying it."

"I used to have a friend who was a nurse (belated), she told me that she thinks the most rewarding of nursing is when you are in the nursing block, just seeing a child very sick today and tomorrow seeing that same child with a smile and getting better is just so much easier and rewarding than in the adult wards."

"It is not true that every woman God made likes cooking or is good at it, but they have been frightened into this corner. So, whether they like cooking or not they must pretend or they dare not admit that they don’t like it. They dare not admit that they are not good at it, and it goes on."

"I am very sorry to have to say that I am not impressed with your reliance on the west African Media foundation. Unfortunately They are no longer in my estimation, in a position to offer unbiased opinions on this government. Nothing wrong with such a position, just as long as it is labelled as such ."

"Women have been conditioned that you dare not admit that you don’t like washing plates, or in the schools, they think the girls don’t like mathematics."

"I want to assure you that he is nowhere near me and he is even scared of me and I am going to make sure he is kept in the bush because I even dealt with a more stronger candidate. This is a baby and I am going teach him how to do politics."

"I am going to take a deep breath and I am going to say no because the men don't think there is anything in it for them. They think that passing an affirmative action bill into an act means they have to give up something."

"Ghanaians in recent months have been feeling the pinch of record inflation and the fallout of the Ukraine war amid cuts in government spending to avoid a full-blown debt crisis. However, government’s developmental projects across the regions remain on course."

"Back in 1977, I was a reporter on the daily graphic, when Prince Charles as he then was, visited the country. The price looked well and relaxed after his private safari holiday in East Africa."

"The Ashanti Region, arguably the biggest support base for the current administration, is witnessing unprecedented projects, comprising the 40-year abandoned Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Maternity block, construction of a modernized Kumasi Central market, an upgraded Kumasi International Airport, an ultra-modern Regional Hospital and an infectious disease at Sewua, construction of Military Hospital at Afari and various road network."

"It is the belief of this government that all the projects are completed. The impact that it will bring to bear on the lives of the people will be massive. The President is committed to transforming Ghana through massive developmental projects, and these are evident across the country."

"The beauty about the visionary President is that before initiating a project, he ensures funds are secured for it."

"As new members of the board, we are fully aware that Ghanaian workers are also entrusting their future to us. There are about 250,000 pensioners who expect us to manage the trust to ensure that their pension will be uninterrupted and have a reasonable value for the rest of their lives."

"I will urge upcoming beauty queens to take up political roles to help them achieve their aim of helping shape their communities ."

"This pushtug is dedicated to H.E the president for initiating the one district one factory policy and making it a reality . On behalf of H.E the president, I wish to thank the management of KKTR for this honour. I strongly believe that this Pushtug will contribute immensely to the envisioned expansion of economic opportunity for all along the shores of lake volta and the country at large ."

"Because it is better to consume what you produce, because you know what goes into it, you drink comfortably."

"At the moment … if you look at Ekumfi, they can’t even meet the domestic demand. So we are going to beef up their production."

"As a self-financing project, the government has taken the responsibility to facilitate its activities to ensure it is established properly to make it sustainable."

"The number of developmental projects at various completion stages in the region beats one’s imagination."

"I think venturing into politics can help them with their social interventions in the communities and that could help them achieve most of their developmental projects"

"Any inconveniences that will be posed by the levy must be attributed to the new patriotic party. we will not be a party to the e-levy. it 's a tax that has no justification and significance."

"We have gone over and over the target, this whole thing is a private sector initiative, the project belongs to the private sector, but as a government, we are playing a facilitation role."

"We cannot provide you with the specific number of completed ones now because there are many that are at various stages of completion."

"The AfCFTA is going to make accessibility very easy for some of the factories under 1D1F to export their products. But that is in the future. The AfCTA is fairly new, so let’s give it some time – two, three years – and we will start talking about export."

"The objective of the Council was to assist the Ministry to facilitate the establishment and management of the creative industry scheme."

"to ensure a holistic and integrated approach towards developing Creative Arts sector, the Ministry has established a nine-member committee and tasked them to develop the appropriate legal and regulatory frameworks for promoting the industry."

"A secretariat would be established in the Region to serve as an avenue to sensitise and educate members on the Bill."

"Rebranding of our culture and festivals is important because it will not only boost investment, but will also create business opportunities that will make the local industries thrive."

"I like the seat [than being an MP]. It gives you an overview of everything. It’s both administrative, the politics is there. It’s very interesting but very stressful."

"It is a very diverse role. Basically, you are coordinating government business. This office is open till quite late and the point is that getting the administrative work done, you also need to listen to people. You have to listen to MPs, you have to listen to party people, you have to listen to Ministers and CEOs and what not. So you stretch your day in a way that creates opportunities for them to come and see you."

"It’s very interesting but very stressful. Nine o’clock is only the beginning of the evening. The President leaves here past midnight, so when I am leaving here at 10:30pm and 11:00pm, then it's okay."

"Wherever you 've heard that I am the running mate, I thank them. But I 've not heard that yet"

"Thank you for everything, Mummy as affectionately called by all. I am truly grateful for your love, care, support and guidance. I pray for many more healthy years for you to continue impacting positively on others too."