POEM: "What must be Would be"

Feeble and wrinkled,

at age hundred he dwindled

in frame and strength

but what he lacked most was breath-

had he the breath of another's yawn

he would have escaped death that dawn

for that am certain and I will also not marvel

should this be your fate as his was-

a man whose face

my memory holds: it fails to dwindle.

Our fears are greatly

fed by the unknown:

rarely by the common

things and this is true of man-

even liquor would but for a period

leave us feeling secured

yet when all is done

what must be would be,

undoubtedly,

one of such is death

but I am not afraid of death

if am allowed to say

although that would not be

my first choice

if am to choose today

because I am less poised

but what must be would be

and one of such is death after birth.

SOURCE:cmcghana.blogspot.com/crabbe nathaniel.

"Awake": Nduom Tells Ghanaians.

Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom:

Below is the full Easter message from flagbearer of the Progressive People's Party (PPP), Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom:

“Awake Together, This Easter...Let us together bury hate-filled politics, tribalism, and corruption; and cause a renewal of the Ghanaian spirit, a new birth of a nation endowed with tremendous natural resources.

“Let those manufacturing artificial security crises see the light and stop it.

“Let those fanning the flames of politically-induced conflict, tension and violence understand that when the state becomes weakened, we go down, all of us.

“This Easter, let us all be awake, allow the sun to throw light on what is good in all of us, what is positive in our nation and what will make Ghana, Great and Strong.”

POEM: "Sika"

'Sika' means money in Ghana

Sika y3 mogya
Sika y3 nkwa
Nanso sika nntumi nny3 ade3 nyinaa.

POEM: "VANITY"

"Vanity"

After you’ve gained it all,

gathered for yourself earthly treasures

greater than an empire

and satisfied your lust beyond Solomon’s pleasures,

be tempted not in your ‘wise’ eyes that you stand tall:

not even against what men have station.

Take heed lest you return not          

from the fool’s pride

that what is the use of a man’s wealth if not

mansions, liquor and on his side

over a thousand vaginas to conquer:

which is often a mad man’s position.

Alas, the Mighty Hand folds all

your ages sweat and toil        

and your remains

which you fattened with proteins

whilst you lived

be left to the earth’s worms

and worse your soul be vanquished

beyond noticeable forms.

I fear less because calm

await me should I be done and gone

but until then

I gaze and cling to the Light and when

the trumpet shall sound and time

shall be no more and none

as clay escape not the potter's palm

shall escape the Maker

when the roll is called up yonder.

Be in the known that after you’ve gained it all

and as Silas Manner hoarded earthly treasures,

the Mighty hand folds it all

and He shall turn into ashes your many pleasures.

 

Source: cmcghana.blogspot.com/CRABBE NATHANIEL

LETTER: OccupyGhana To Sue Over Ghana@59 Error-ridden Brochure.

"...There is more to this matter than meets the eye..."

Read Letter Below:

Lawyer and member of OccupyGhana, Ace Ankomah.

11th March, 2016

Attorney-General & Minister of Justice
Attorney-General's Department and Ministry of Justice
Accra

Minister of Communications
Ministry of Communications
Accra

The Chief of Staff
Office of the President
Flagstaff House
Accra

Dear Madam & Sirs:

RE: PRINTING OF 59TH INDEPENDENCE DAY BROCHURES – REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/NOTICE OF INTENTION OF CIVIL ACTION

OccupyGhana is composed of citizens of Ghana who are interested in ensuring good governance in Ghana, and are committed to the principles of freedom, justice, probity and accountability, as are enshrined in the preamble to Ghana's Fourth Republican Constitution. As citizens of Ghana, we are also mindful of our constitutional duty under article 41(f) of the Constitution "to protect and preserve public property and expose and combat misuse and waste of public funds and property."

We have closely followed the matters surrounding the printing of brochures for the 59th Independence Day Celebrations (“the Brochures”), and which have culminated in the relieving from office of Mr. Francis Arthur as the acting Director of the Information Services Department, and the placing of the Flagstaff House Communications Bureau under the authority and supervision of the Ministry of Communication.

As citizens of this country, we are not satisfied that this is the end of the matter. We believe that there is more to this matter than meets the eye, and that there is more information that the people of Ghana deserve to have, with respect to this matter. We are fortified in this belief by Article 21(1)(f) of the Constitution which provides that "[a]ll persons shall have the right to... information, subject to such qualifications and laws as are necessary in a democratic society." We are not aware of any restrictions and laws essential to democracy that prevent citizens from being informed of all the facts surrounding this matter. We also respectfully assert that there is no conceivable public interest privilege that applies to deny us access to that information. We also have cause to believe that part of the undisclosed circumstances surrounding this matter may amount to corruption, and the misuse and waste of public funds.

On the bases of the foregoing, we write to you to request information from you, based on the following questions:

1. Which company or companies was/were invited to submit bids for the publishing, production and/or printing of the Brochures? May we have copies of any relevant letters or other communication?

2. Were any quotations received from the company or companies, and if so, may we have copies of such quotations and their covering letters, if any?

3. Which public procurement procedure was adopted in selecting the winning bid? If it was single-source procurement was the approval of the Public Procurement Authority ("PPA") sought? May we have a copy of any letter requesting approval and all attachments to it?

4. Was the PPA’s approval obtained, and if so, may we have a copy of any letter to that effect?

5. Was a contract entered into with the company with the winning bid, and if so, may we have a copy of the signed contract?

6. Has the Ministry of Finance been requested to release funds for payment to the company with the winning bid, and if so, may we have a copy of any such letter?

7. Did the Ministry of Finance approve of any payment in writing, and if so, may we have a copy of that written approval?

8. Have any payments been made to the company that undertook the transaction, and when? May we have copies of all the usual, relevant documents, including, but not limited to: (i) request for payment by the Ministry, (ii) release letter from the Ministry of Finance, (iii) Controller and Accountant-General's letter to the Bank of Ghana for payment, (iv) payment advice from Bank of Ghana, and (v) any payment vouchers issued?

9. Were any taxes paid or withheld, as the case may be, particularly with respect to withholding tax, value added tax and the national health insurance levy, and if so, may we have copies of any relevant invoices?

Considering the urgency surrounding this mater, we respectfully request that you supply the information requested herein within three (3) working days of the date of this letter, failing which you should consider this letter as the written Notice of Intention of Civil Action under section 10 of the State Proceedings Act, 1998 (Act 555), effective as at the date hereof.

Yours in the service of God and Country
OccupyGhana®
cc The Head
Information Services Department
Accra


Source: cmcghana.blogspot.com/crabbitamediaconsult/crabbenathaniel

POEM: "Vanity"

"Vanity"

After you’ve gained it all,

gathered for yourself earthly treasures

greater than an empire

and satisfied your lust beyond Solomon’s pleasures,

be tempted not in your ‘wise’ eyes that you stand tall,

not even against what men have station.

Take heed lest you return not          

from the fool’s pride

that what is the use of a man’s wealth if not

mansions, liquor and on his side

over a thousand vaginas to conquer:

which is often a mad man’s position.

Alas, the Mighty Hand folds all

your ages sweat and toil        

and your remains

which you fattened with proteins

whilst you lived

be left to the earth’s worms

and worse your soul be vanquished

beyond noticeable forms.

I fear less because calm

await me should I be done and gone

but until then

I gaze and cling to the Light and when

the trumpet shall sound and time

shall be no more and none

as clay escape not the potter's palm

shall escape the Maker

when the roll is called up yonder.

Be in the known that after you’ve gained it all

and as Silas Manner hoarded earthly treasures,

the Mighty hand folds it all

and He shall turn into ashes your many pleasures.    

Source: cmcghana.blogspot.com/CRABBE NATHANIEL

POEM: "Distance"

Here we are far from each other

cut from each other

by land and the deep blue sea

and at my back I can hear

a contender lure you from my hand -

that's my fear yesterday and another

but I trust your true honor and virtue

shall always be steady and fresh as the dew.

Dear had we enough time and less distance

I would love you long before the world began

and upon your beauty I shall continue to gaze

until the world be done

even then I shall not alter my stance,

 reminded of your youthful hue and face.

This I hold with a fist and shall always praise.

Know my love for you is without an iota stain

 but distance can kill with a lot of pain.

Gaveston, refuse my contender's plea,

as Joseph take to your heels and flee

else your past-fate you shall relive in awhile

 as this is my fear that I  

should lose you in Gaveston's style

and my pain should be more than losing an eye.

but we must not give up still

whilst we pleasure ourselves with kisses from our letters

we send to each other no matter the weather.

Hold up but for awhile

because I come for you in due time,

We will tear our passions in a rough ride

and roll our lips together as strong as the tide.

Indeed distance can kill

but we must remain still

Source:cmcghana.blogspot.com/Crabbe Nathaniel

Oye Lithur Express Affection For Shatta Wale.

Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister, Nana Oye Lithur.

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Nana Oye Lithur, Tuesday [today] reiterated her unwavering affection for Ghanaian producer and reggae-dancehall artist Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr aka Shatta Wale.

 "[Kaikai is] creative, energetic and infectious...I like Shatta Wale", she intimately expressed and sounded almost passionate during an interview on Tuesday at Accra-based Citi FM with Bernard Avle.

This follows criticisms from some Ghanaians after she choreographed to Shatta Wale's hit song ‘Kaikai’ at her 50th birthday bash.

 










Nana Oye Lithur relished her good-old-days as an ex-hockey player at the University of Ghana, Legon,  but rather expressed disappointment about why people criticized her performance. “I am disappointed that people were [disappointed]”, she decried.


The former human rights advocate organized a plush party to celebrate her 50^th birthday at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra earlier this year.

She was seen in what appeared to be a glittering gold spaghetti jumpsuit and backed by two dancers, lip-synched and performed to Shatta Wale’s addictive hit song 'Kaikai'.

Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr aka Shatta Wale.

          

Source: cmcghana.blogspot.com/Nathaniel Crabbe.