Cadman Atta Mills
@CadmanAttaMills
Followers
3,778
Following
95
Media
12
Statuses
1,815
Economist, former World Bank Macroeconomic Sector Manager, Convener of Ghana's Economic Advisory Council (2009 - 2012), and Senior Presidential Advisor
Cape Coast, Ghana
Joined July 2018
Don't wanna be here?
Send us removal request.
Explore trending content on Musk Viewer
Iran
• 521242 Tweets
Argentina
• 434309 Tweets
Kyle
• 277870 Tweets
Shapiro
• 238751 Tweets
Sunderland
• 164932 Tweets
Enrique Márquez
• 121536 Tweets
オフサイド
• 112060 Tweets
Francia
• 102813 Tweets
#ErdoğanınYanındayız
• 92051 Tweets
Mascherano
• 71805 Tweets
Emily
• 69963 Tweets
pastor
• 66757 Tweets
Julian
• 62614 Tweets
Ron Paul
• 49253 Tweets
Arabia
• 44298 Tweets
#FRAARG
• 43120 Tweets
Angola
• 34148 Tweets
Game Informer
• 30986 Tweets
BAUTISTA EN EL GRAN REX
• 30282 Tweets
Hepimiz Erdoğan'ız
• 27266 Tweets
Fresh News for $XRP Holders
• 24965 Tweets
Joshua Cheptegei
• 21124 Tweets
準々決勝進出
• 20416 Tweets
Zenón
• 17451 Tweets
Equi
• 17109 Tweets
Simeone
• 16952 Tweets
Otamendi
• 16701 Tweets
ロッキン
• 16145 Tweets
Gabriel Sara
• 15956 Tweets
FGOフェス
• 14872 Tweets
Almada
• 14418 Tweets
BRAND NEW DÍA
• 14000 Tweets
Echeverri
• 11456 Tweets
Aerosmith
• 11140 Tweets
Harmeet
• 10133 Tweets
Pinned Tweet
Atta Mills Memorial Heritage Announces Events to Commemorate Late President’s Demise
13
65
316
0
91
2K
AN INTOLERABLE PROVOCATION:
The Ebusuapayin Nana Kodwo Esiaw Dufu I of the Nkuma Kyerba Twidan Ebusua of Cape coast, (Dr. Cadman Dufu Atta Mills in private life
@CadmanAttaMills
and brother of the late President Professor John Evans Atta Mills), on behalf of the Maternal Family
19
324
400
Atta Mills Memorial Heritage Announces Events to Commemorate Late President’s Demise
13
65
316
@S_OkudzetoAblak
A Ghanaian hero in the making? Answer: Affirmative! With your leadership and our unwavering support, state capture (regardless of which political party is in power) shall indeed be defeated.
5
18
184
Are we condemned to mediocrity as a nation? The lesser of two evils carried to absurd levels: I am the best VP in Ghana's history (MB), NADAA is the best President ever (NPP), My finance Minister did better than your's (NDC), We installed more electricity generation capacity
11
62
180
@scottbolshevik
Next month will be his 80th birthday. Remember him in your prayers. Rest Peacefully, Sir.
4
8
176
@Joy997FM
Do not just threaten! By all means, release the full list of all Politically Exposed Persons who "captured" state lands. State Capture doe not have an ideology or political party colors. That is why it is called "state capture" and NOT "NPP Capture" or "NDC Capture".
7
42
170
HOW FAR WILL WE GO TO JUSTIFY THE UNJUSTIFIABLE?
It is shocking the extent to which the political elite in Ghana will go to justify the rape of our national assets! We use the SSNIT hotels saga as an example but it is not unique. This is a clear case of conflict of interest.
13
45
153
@S_OkudzetoAblak
Thank you Honorable. We are not surprised that the government's narrative (that the assets that SSNIT proposes to unload are practically worthless) turn out to be false. But even if true, it would not justify such blatant conflict of interest. It is a very slippery slope
5
17
147
HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN? How can any economy withstand such wanton thievery? Listen to the lame response "it will not happen again". And you want me to believe that our problems are COVID 19 and Ukraine war induced? To be a Ghanaian during these times is to be in constant
8
43
121
A Ghanaian hero in the making? He brings individual Acts of corruption to public attention. AND he introduces bills to deal with the roots of the problem. We must insist that those who aspire to lead us demonstrate their commitment to the fight by supporting the Private Member
2
27
117
The former communications director made it clear that the NPP could not run on its record. The NPP candidate, therefore, had to show that he had an inkling on why things went so wrong and to demonstrate convincingly that the "new path" (repeal all unpopular taxes, spend more,
5
23
115
@S_OkudzetoAblak
Just how can any economy withstand such massive diversions of public resources into private hands or non-productive uses? Why are our Imperial Presidencies contract adjudicators? Where is Parliament (its responsibility) in all this? Constitutional and Procurement Reform now!
3
12
102
@S_OkudzetoAblak
The extent of state capture is mind boggling! Honorable, the proposed private member bill should not be restricted PEPs acquisition of state assets (the low hanging fruit) but should extend to government CONTRACTS as well for identical reasons (conflict of interest).
2
12
101
@barkervogues
We owe you a debt of gratitude for the education and the attempt to defend the Constitution. The arguments seem clear to me. There is no constitutional requirement for 1 District 1 Constituency. The Independent EC, therefore, erred in attempting to create a new constituency
3
19
95
@BBSimons
This is like a sick joke. But sadly I am not laughing. Neither am I surprised. My experience during my stint as senior presidential economic adviser in the Atta Mills government suggested that "judgement debts" were another avenue for court sanctioned thievery of collective
15
25
94
@tv3_ghana
Pure mystification! Yes, you owe an explanation when you are a public official. "The public purse" does not have a mouth to complain that it has been robbed. And those who offer bribes to public officials (for favors at the country's expense) never complain.
5
9
90
@S_OkudzetoAblak
Yes but you failed to tell us how we can contribute our widow's mite to your legal defense fees. I am sure there are many young, progressive, and committed lawyers who will gladly assist (for God and country) if we can help them defray their costs and put food on the table.
3
5
90
@tv3_ghana
WHAAAAT! Which workers? Government workers? But government workers (teachers, health workers, civil servants) salaries constitute the lion's share of government expenditure. How do you increase these salaries by cutting government expenditure!!!!!
7
7
84
@JoyNewsOnTV
It is the prerogative of the Imperial President to name whoever he wants to whatever position (in government, the judiciary, or state owned corporation) he/she deems fit. But I once asked a president (who shall be nameless 🤣🤣🤣) whether he was confident that he had named the
2
13
87
@S_OkudzetoAblak
Honorable, as the Chinese proverb goes, "a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". You have taken the first steps. Others will join (have joined) and there is no going back! We anxiously await your private member bill which will get us well into the journey.
0
4
87
@S_OkudzetoAblak
Let me confess my ignorance. Which domain (exactly) does the Committee on Government Assurances and Pledges cover? We need this clarification to be able to make our suggestions on matters to prioritize.
1
7
83
@tv3_ghana
Mr. President, we know you worry about the "leaders" (your competitors for office) who don't appreciate our development. But how about we the people? We are being crushed by the hardships due to your mismanagement of the economy and excessive borrowing. Pray God for us too!
0
3
78
@utvghana
I rather think that a press encounter where there is the possibility of fact-checking and (follow-up) probing questions might be better. "Debates" favor fast-talkers and theatrics.
6
6
89
@Citi973
Bribes paid in Ghana are always for something: either for "your lunch", or for "water" or to help to defray your "campaign debts". So what else is new?
6
7
74
@Joy997FM
@RAahiagbah
AGYAPA IS A COMPLEX, ABSTRACT, CONCEPT to try and create revenue for this country???? My response: if it is "too complex for a lot of people to understand", IT IS A SCAM!
1
16
72
I learned from
@thePOE_T
that it is the Imperial President's principle that "his family members are also Ghanaians and all of them can fill any vacancy in Ghana". I was totally unaware. But if this is Nana Addo's "principle", then it is a TRAVESTY! Can anyone who owes his
6
20
74
@Gen_Buhari_
VERY STALE NEWS!!! And exasperating! President Mills died. An Autopsy was performed at 37 Military Hospital. A "Family Representative" was present at autopsy, as required by law. The (legitimate) family can obtain a copy from "37" to do with as it pleases. Next Subject.
13
36
72
@Manasseh_Azure
And Article 78 of the Constitution should be scrapped to free parliamentarians to be exclusively the representatives of the people. It is difficult (if not impossible) to speak truth to an Imperial President and remain his/her handpicked Cabinet Minister.
3
6
70
@barkervogues
Causality between age (of leaders) and underdevelopment is not evident. The correlation between governance structures that discourage wanton thievery of state resources/assets and development is more compelling. "Youth Leadership" (AFRC and PNDC) has existed in the past.
5
13
67
@rowalkerghana
Brutal! Inconclusive allegation. But goes to prove that pursuit of private business interests and "service to country" can't coexist. If you use the state to accumulate private wealth, your political opponents will use the state to bring you down.
5
11
67
@Joy997FM
Organized labor should immediately throw its weight behind the Private Member Bill that Prohibits Politically Exposed Persons (public office holders, family and close associates) from (a) "competing" or "tendering" to acquire government contracts or assets, (b) interfering in the
2
9
65
@JoyNewsOnTV
The blame game. Why blame the producer? And why cement? Blame the policy makers (whose policies determine the interest rates, the exchange rate and the cost of energy). Producers cannot produce at a loss just because you want lower prices.
2
12
67
@receiptsguy
Compelling Expose. It is worth every second of the 28 minutes 14 seconds of my time. It is stunning how cavalier (and disdainful) those in power can be when it comes to diverting (assured) stream of public revenues into private hands.
0
9
64
@JoyNewsOnTV
Not only did he disrespect Nkrumah, he disrespected all Ghanaians (and indeed all Africans who cherish Nkrumah for his role in the African Liberation Struggles, especially Southern and Central Africa) by referring to him as "your Nkrumah".
2
3
64
@Citi973
TOTALLY OFF MARK. The Long term consequences can only be positive:
SSNIT (as well as other state institutions) has learned that even if it makes business sense to divest assets, such divestiture should respect Ghana's conflict of interest laws and avoid even the perception of
5
7
64
@barkervogues
This is most worrisome. You think and speak with clarity. What you say is so obvious that I sometimes wonder why no one else is saying the obvious! Yet again let me shout along with you, NO MORE VISIONS, POLITICAL, CONSTITUTIONAL, JUDICIAL, AND GOVERNANCE REFORMS NOW!
2
13
64
@GabbyDarko
We can do something about it! Review the Constitution to reduce the power of the presidency, eliminate political interference in contract awards, reform campaign financing laws (limit individual contributions) to eliminate "pay to play" and let the best businesses flourish!
0
13
62
@JoyNewsOnTV
And we have never seen a serious country which substitutes E-Levy (a tax on the money we use to buy goods) for road tolls (which provided jobs for many physically disabled workers).
0
2
62
@ghonetv
I would like to believe that he misspoke! The culture of ENTITLEMENT (to pursue a personal agenda to the detriment of the collective) and IMPUNITY (from justice) wallowed in by our politicians is becoming too much to bear. They should beware of stirring up the peoples fury.
3
6
58
@GhanaCrimes
For God' sake! US$ 33,000 just for "travel allowance" for "training on how to be a complete board director". Why? To be a Ghanaian today is to be in a constant rage!!!!!!
2
11
61
@JoyNewsOnTV
We learned in Tsatsu Tsikata's case that the power of the Imperial Presidency to nominate unlimited number of Supreme and Appeals Court judges could be misused. To enhance the Independence of the Judiciary, the number of SC judges should be fixed, new judges appointed only when
3
8
59
@JoyNewsOnTV
We agree that you can only fix a country by fixing the Constitution, the legal system, and ensuring the effective representation of the will of the people.
The test of whether a Political Party is serious about fighting corruption or State Capture is whether it enthusiastically supports a (Private Member) Bill to exclude Politically Exposed Persons from acquiring state assets or government contracts:
1
3
13
2
9
61
@Citi973
Where was the GNPC Board (I was once a member) when the Corporation was being used as a piggy bank? Trust me. It could be used as a pretext to "privatize GNPC". There is nothing wrong with efficiently run State Owned Enterprises (SOEs). But there is everything wrong with
7
15
58
@barkervogues
But what do you expect? We have an Imperial Presidency. He prostrates before the Kyebihene only because he knows that in a few months he would have lost all his imperial power and become just an Akyem. Oh when the mighty fall!
6
4
56
@barkervogues
This is sobering. Thanks for educating us. Any suggestions on how to combat (discourage) what you aptly call "the routine-ness of injustice"? Is a "big-bang" inevitable?
1
4
55
@tv3_ghana
The surest path to (illicit) riches is through a Parliamentary seat. If Party wins, a parliamentarian can aspire to a ministerial appointment (and influence contract awards), board seats, sitting allowances, etc. The losers? The Constituents. Scrap Article 78 now!
2
7
55
@JoyNewsOnTV
Frankly, if I were the Finance Minister (which I am not) I would call this man to book! Why is he sabotaging the current revenue mobilization efforts with tax amnesty in 2025 (meaning don't pay in 2024), calling out the GRA, and now this?
5
7
57
@Joy997FM
Hmmm. I sympathize BUT it is not the duty of commercial banks to implement Ghana's development strategy (as defined by the banks) with depositors assets. Dr. N'Doum had been in government before. He knew that Ministries in Ghana commit to expenditures without assured or
18
4
53
@chrisatadika
The violent mood swings happen every 8 years. In 2000 people could not wait to get rid of NDC. In 2008, the NPP. In 2016, the NDC. And now, the NPP. I have lived long enough to appreciate this and to seek to understand why it always ends this way. Constitutional Review,
7
10
55
@CastinBillz
TRULY PATHETIC! For comic relief, who is this imposter "Ebusua Panyin"? I am Nana Kodwo Esiaw Dufu I, the Ebusua Panyin of the Nkuma Kyerba Twidan Ebusua of Cape Coast! He thinks I am going to sit down and allow him usurp my throne? I challenge him to a sword fight!
9
29
54
@Citi973
Inaccurate. There is clearly no global recession or the opposite global price inflation. COVID-19 supply disruptions have largely ended and the impact of the Ukraine war (largely affecting Ukraine's grain exports) have been minimal and/or localized. Ghana's problems are unique
3
6
54
@TheGhanaWeb
Please ENOUGH! Digitalize land records to curb killings by land guards???????? You mean land guards steal people's land because they don't know the real owners???????
3
4
53
@Citi973
Sir, but for a handful of senior government officials who have exploited the loopholes in the Public Procurement Act and become fabulously rich, almost all Ghanaians will violently disagree with you! Ghanaians feel overtaxed and over charged for public utilities. To make
1
6
52
@S_OkudzetoAblak
"THE GHANAIAN DISEASE" Honorable, your efforts (Criminalizing Politically Exposed Persons' involvement in evaluating, awarding, or competing for government contracts) will surely lead to a permanent cure.
0
6
52
@barkervogues
Is this the very definition of a Hobson's choice (die fighting for justice or die a coward)?
2
3
50
@Bridget_Otoo
Another sick joke? Where will they get the information on "foreign incomes" from (share W-2s with the United States, for example)? Have they exhausted taxing income made within Ghana (widening the tax net) and where the information is much more accessible? Why are they trying
9
8
51
@JoyNewsOnTV
Other. The 1992 Constitution. Leaders and the citizens operate within the confines of rules, norms and the law. The Constitution was framed to ease the exit of a "strongman" from power. Ghana no longer has and does not need strongmen. A reviewed Constitution needs to provide
5
2
53
@BBSimons
STAGGERING! And the contract was awarded through "Executive Approval". What is going on? Do our procurement process and Parliament of any consequence? What are the limits to the power of the Imperial Presidency? UNACCEPTABLE!
1
5
53
I stand with her Ladyship Sophia Akuffo (former Chief Justice), Senior Kwame Pianim (respected economist), and all the pensioners. Including pension funds in DDEP is not just wrong. It is unconscionable!
3
8
52
@barkervogues
Poverty of many in Ghana is not an "original condition". It is the result of TREASONOUS ACTS by which collectively owned resources are diverted into private hands through: conflict of interest, self-dealing, and cronyism facilitated by political interference in contract awards.
2
5
50
@Manasseh_Azure
I am stunned. I am beyond words. I read your story with tears in my eyes. What can I say? What can anyone say? Congratulations or kudos would seem too banal. I am glad to know the real Manasseh that I follow and admire so much. God be with you.
2
1
47
@barkervogues
Ewuradze! You were charged on the basis of the Facebook post which said "I want to do the coup myself". But you were charged with "Treason Felony" which means "you want someone else to do it." Get to think of it, it makes a lot of sense. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
0
1
48
@Whittedoves
@KokuAnyidoho
They have thrown the gauntlet. It is finally time to deal with this madness once and for all. I just hope that nobody gets badly hurt but if someone does it will not be anyone from my side. I can guarantee that.
1
3
47
@barkervogues
You said: "The 3 months they stayed in power has been the most uncorrupt, and effective Government Ghana has ever seen."
I say: An exceptional situation. It would have been insanity to engage in corrupt acts given the AFRC's "house cleaning" exercise.
4
4
48
@TracyOwusuAddo
This post confuses a (specially constructed container) Terminal at the Tema Port with the Port itself. In any case, the post is less than candid in apportioning blame:
"President Nana Akufo-Addo inherited this situation when he beat Mahama in the general election of December
5
6
46
The Ghanaian Paradox defined
0
12
45
@barkervogues
Agreed. It is jarring to hear her characterize the Cathedral as "a manger for Christ". Our religious zeal often leads us to suspend our critical analysis. Such contradictions!
1
2
45
@Citi973
Whether Rock City is profitable or making losses is totally irrelevant. The only question is whether a high level government official should be allowed to bid for government contracts or acquire (quasi) government assets. The answer is a resounding No!
4
3
44
@BBSimons
It was to be expected. This is a mismatch. The company has money (obviously) and political backing (for now). We can even the playing field by shining a light on the proceedings. Thanks for bringing this to light. We need Judicial Reform for Transparency and predictability.
3
5
44
@Citi973
@NAkufoAddo
Five good months to make some serious money. We must rethink political appointments to Boards.
3
6
45
@CallmeAlfredo
A sitting MP that also actively represents clients involved in public interest issues in very problematic in my books. But then it appears that there are gaping loopholes in all our regulations that encourage (or at least facilitate) conflict of interest or self-dealing. For
0
12
43
@Joy997FM
Haba! Why lie about something that is so easily verified? Reminiscent of the claims that current government created 2.1 million jobs in 7 years, and 5 million children benefited from Free SHS.
2
4
44
@BBSimons
Board Members and management of Ghana Water have a lot to answer. Unfortunately appointments to Boards and executives of state enterprises are not merit-based but considered "the spoils of victory". We need REFORMS rationalize appointments to management of public corporations.
4
6
44
@kwasi_PrattJnr
I humbly join you in extending our appreciation for Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa for his dogged fight against state capture. I also take this opportunity to thank you for accepting to be main speaker at the Atta Mills Memorial Lecture on the 19th of July.
0
1
43
@Citi973
Please don't make a mockery of the word "corruption"! People (children) go to bed hungry because "leaders" engage in self-dealing, conflict of interest, and award huge contracts to their cronies. And you want to equate not paying a bus ticket to corruption???
6
4
43
@barkervogues
Oh Ghana! Now I really pity the Ph.D. holders. As for me, I will still hold on to my Ghana Passport (it needs renewal). The janitors can disrespect us all they want when abroad. But in Ghana they will never earn more than us. We made sure with the Zoomlion negotiation.🤣
7
4
42
@barkervogues
A Ghana Bar association (GBA) that (a) protects the legal profession, (b) ensures that its members live up to the highest standards of legal practice, (c) and upholds human rights and justice for all IS A MUST! If the GBA is not up to par, we must take it over and REFORM it.
5
4
41
@barkervogues
We have been saying the same thing forever! It is not an issue of NDC in power or the NPP. Ghana is doomed if we don't radically change the governance structure! The current structure does not favor the emergence of a productive and innovative private sector.
4
6
41
@barkervogues
I have two civil cases pending in Ghana. Unfortunately I don't have a relative who is a SC judge to arrange for a meeting with the presiding judge. On the contrary. I am informed that there is a SC judge who is determined to "nail me". What to do? Judicial Reform now!
0
5
42
Enough about Visions! How long will she remain a lone voice? When will the campaign rhetoric address REFORMS (campaign financing, constitutional, emoluments, procurement, etc.) to make governments accountable and to level the playing field for Ghanaians?
1
15
40
@utvghana
What do we gain from this? Is Ghana the new watchdog for the West? Where is Atta Mills when we most need him? Dzi wo fie asem!
1
1
40
@barkervogues
Clipping the wings of the Imperial Presidency, abolishing the Protocol List for filling public sector employment vacancies, will have to go hand in hand with a strengthening of the Civil Service. Independent "Super Permanent Secretaries" a casualty of the "Revolution"?
2
5
39
@S_OkudzetoAblak
The scrutiny begins! Watch out for attempts at cover-up. They lead to hidden information that they would rather prefer to keep from prying eyes.
3
4
39
@mytheoz
@Manasseh_Azure
NOT GOOD ENOUGH! You don't amend an illegal contract. There is no justification to pay a fixed fee (as opposed to a variable fee) for work which may be superfluous. TERMINATE the whole contract and PROSECUTE those responsible for breaching the law!
4
7
40
@KwakubaK
I agree wholeheartedly! He lived in the Castle as president with a leaking roof (because he did not want to inconvenience Ghanaians with a back and forth motorcade), he did not give "contracts" to family and friends leaving them in abject poverty, he flew commercial all the time
6
17
39
@MatthewOPrempeh
You did and by name! And you are still doing it by adding "or any other president".
3
3
39
@tv3_ghana
No need to use gold. Just fix the rate. But no economist will ever say "Depreciation of the Cedi will be a thing of the past". It would be insane! The exchange rate is a policy instrument that can be used to encourage domestic production or discourage imports.
0
1
38
@estherayensu1
Wow! It gets scarier by the day. The comptroller asked that it be paid ($U.S 11 million) so it was paid. End of story. Something must happen! It simply can not go on and on and on and on!!!!
2
5
38
@barkervogues
It is heartbreaking. Impossible to disagree with you! Atta Mills vowed (and tried) to eliminate schools under trees but only made a dent. Shocking disparities in social amenities will persist as long as political leaders are accountable only to financiers and party.
2
6
36