Edward Adarkwa voices his concern about yesterdays decision by Ghana's opposition National Democratic Congress to nominate former Vice President John Atta Mills to contest presidential elections in 2008.

This man failed to deliver on two occasions: in 2000 and 2004. Why then give him the mandate as presidential candidate for 2008 elections?

There are energetic personalities in the party who are capable of winning political power in 2008.

For this wrong decision, the chance of the NDC securing political power is very remote and slim. What message at all will Prof.

Will Mills be able to convince undecided voters like me?

Thursday 21st December

Muuse Suleymaan is writing to vent his frustration about situation in Somalia

What the hell is the world waiting on!? This war could engulf the whole region.

Why is there no action by the world community, where is the African Union and Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD)

Wednesday 20th December

Kimani Wa Njuguna from Kenya is today taking on the role of a praise singer

I was really impressed by the People's Democratic Party of Nigeria after they nominated Katsina state Governor Umaru Yar' Adua to be their flagbearer during next year's presidential race.

This was because the Governor is a fresh face, who has never vied for the seat before.

It would have been disastrous had the party picked the former military ruler Ibrahim Babanginda, just as it will be disastrous for the All Nigeria People's Party, the ANPP, who gave their ticket to another former military ruler, Muhammadu Buhari.

By now, I am sure Nigerians are sick and tired of leaders who had their time to prove themselves but squandered the chance.

I believe that if Africa is to change her way of doing things, fresh faces will usher in a fresh way of thinking.

Tuesday 19th December

Finding the solution for a united Somalia, is on the mind of Alhassan Sesay in Ebotown, The Gambia.

Where were Ethiopia and America when Somalia was in shambles; when raping, killing and looting were the order of the day? They completely ignored the people of Somalia and left them in the cold.

Now that the Union of Islamic Courts has fought frantically to bring some semblance of normalcy for the people of Somalia, Ethiopia and the USA are trying tooth and nail to unravel the air of peace the people of Somalia have started enjoying.

They will never be pleased with this development the UIC has single-handedly made as it is a group which is believed by America to be directly linked to Al-Quaeda.

Allowing Ethiopian troops in the country will definitely escalate tensions between the UIC and the interim government.

I am therefore urging the two parties to find a common platform on which they can amicably settle their political differences, so that the people of Somalia will have long-lasting peace and stability.

Monday 18th December

The meeting between Chad's president, Idriss Deby, and former rebel leader, Captain Mahmat Nour - the man who led the rebel advance on Ndjamena last April, prompted Gonzaga Waziwazi to write from Katakwi, Uganda.

Did I really hear that the Chadian president was holding talks with a former rebel leader?

This sounds bizzare in my beloved continent where leaders usually behave like lions towards the opposition, and even more so towards rebels.

I would like to commend Deby for this move, which seems to be the offer of an olive branch to the rebels.

I pray for the success of such meetings and recommend that they bury the hatchet and forge ahead for a peaceful Chad.

I would like other African leaders to follow suit and work for a peaceful negotiation to end their own conflicts.