The current trend in Ghanaian politics with regards to the TWO MAIN parties can be likened to a parent trying to seperate two warring siblings and getting bruised in the process. A heated argument here, a punch thrown there, accusations flying everywhere and a parent (AN ELECTORATE) caught between the... [view entry]

Hello Osagyefo, It's been a week since we celebrated your 100th birthday. It's been ages since I last wrote to you. Coincidentally, my last letter was about your birthday and the debate about the Founder's Day celebration and holiday. No one listened to my suggestion and you were celebrated (alone)... [view entry]

A universally recognised part of the democratic process, Pressure groups are by definition the collection of people with a common interest who influence socio-political structures and strengthen the democratic process by giving a voice to a variety of the citizenry. These they achieve through advocacy, public awareness programs, policy research,... [view entry]

A well intentioned but otherwise badly timed speech by our deputy minister of health Dr Benjamin Kumbour has gone and opened up some old wounds in the eyes, minds, thoughts and sentiments of most diasporean doctors, health workers and other proffessional work groups for that matter. His charge? Well speaking... [view entry]

Does anyone know where I can find photos of the FOOD served to the Obama entourage at the Castle in July (see blog postings at betumi.com/blog.html for Sept. 2 and 3). Thanks. [view entry]

I am very interested in learning TWI and have volunteered in Ghana twice and would like to be able to converse with Ghanaian people in TWI when I visit again. I wanted to ask if you migt have any materials I could borrow in this endeavour and any tips you... [view entry]

I can't wait for Shirley Frimpong-Manso's next movie. It's been almost 5 months since Perfect Picture came out. She's not the only one making Ghanaian movies though, some of the other movie houses churn out movies as frequently as once a month. I'll like to touch on a few issues... [view entry]

The advent of Swine Flu in Mexico (where it is thought to have first reared its ugly head) in the past few months was something that most people thought would go away quickly but at the moment it seems to be taking a global dimension with every country (you do... [view entry]

How many roads must one cross in order to be called a man? If it is the case of a Continent called Africa, then in the words of Barack Obama there are four major highways. Many were expecting handshakes and handouts but he hit the nail right on the head... [view entry]

This is the work of research,i have already written the history of MORE that is the SEA.MORE is the word of mamprusi language means SEA as i have already exlained NA MORE to you in my oldest articles.i have just discovered this research too, you can read it and go... [view entry]