Two Naval officers drown whilst chasing illegal miners

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Kojo T 11 years ago

This is a war sitiation as they have mined the river bank. We need to flush them out quickly

This is a war sitiation as they have mined the river bank. We need to flush them out quickly
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

The NDC would have to explain to Ghanaians how a dead man came to author and sign a letter!

The opening paragraph states, “I came to serve; I have finished my time here on earth and have moved on to everlasting rest and ...
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The NDC would have to explain to Ghanaians how a dead man came to author and sign a letter!

The opening paragraph states, “I came to serve; I have finished my time here on earth and have moved on to everlasting rest and celestial duties with my heavenly father.”

The immediate question is; how did the dead man come to sign his own personal tribute, since he is already in heaven?

The letter then goes on melodramatically, “As you leaf through these pages of my life’s story, I pray to God that it touches your heart in many positive ways. Weep not, I am not dead. I am alive and awake in the Lord. Ghana will not die; Ghana will live to declare the works of the Lord. As I rest in perfect peace in the celestial realms with my maker, I pledge to always uphold and defend the good name of Ghana. Remember the Lord in all your ways and He will protect you. Stay well my brothers and sisters, I will always be with you. Signed (with actual signature) John Evans Atta Mills...
MONKWEIKU 11 years ago

Two gallant sailors of the Ghana navy have lost their lives and their families are struggling to come to terms with this tragedy and all you can do is politicise their death....this is so low! They died serving their country, ...
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Two gallant sailors of the Ghana navy have lost their lives and their families are struggling to come to terms with this tragedy and all you can do is politicise their death....this is so low! They died serving their country,doing a job that they do not get any gratitude.Two families that have nothing to do with politics,two naval ratings who might not be neither NPP or NDC fanatics.What about the nation wreckers who do this 'galamsey' business who are responsible for their death? what about the petrol smugglers.Let us stand up and condemn wrong doing and stop this political games....MAY THEIR SOULS REST IN PEACE!!!
IDRIS PACAS 11 years ago

We wish these naval officers who lost their lives whilst serving Mother Ghana a perfect peace at their final resting place. The chiefs, queen mothers and indigenes around the river should be arrested for cooperating with the ...
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We wish these naval officers who lost their lives whilst serving Mother Ghana a perfect peace at their final resting place. The chiefs, queen mothers and indigenes around the river should be arrested for cooperating with the illegal miners to do their job. Why was it unknown to the people that galamseyers have dug into the boundaries of river? What's the work of the unit committee and assembly members? It is the local people who are either doing the illegal mining themselves or collaborating with foreigners to do so.
SHAMO 11 years ago

ONLY FOOLS WILL VOTE FOR TRUMUTRUMU IDIOTS GOVT

ONLY FOOLS WILL VOTE FOR TRUMUTRUMU IDIOTS GOVT
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 11 years ago

Joy News correspondent William Benjamin Peters reported that both officers were without life jackets.

Joy News correspondent William Benjamin Peters reported that both officers were without life jackets.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

I will not be surprised that the navy do not have life jackets. Look at our police. How many of them wear bullet proof vests? Even TE ABOROFERE gun can kill them in an operation.

I will not be surprised that the navy do not have life jackets. Look at our police. How many of them wear bullet proof vests? Even TE ABOROFERE gun can kill them in an operation.
don`t care !!! 11 years ago

Two Naval officers drown?maybe they join the naval through the back door!

& if i may ask!hoping they`re not from ashante region...

b`cos as an naval officers swimming shd be their habit[something which you do often and ...
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Two Naval officers drown?maybe they join the naval through the back door!

& if i may ask!hoping they`re not from ashante region...

b`cos as an naval officers swimming shd be their habit[something which you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it]
Obed Adore 11 years ago

I do agree. Although as sad as it seems, it is quite ironic. Two policemen surviving while the two naval officers drowned..
Indeed, every naval officer must know how to swim period! "Land Naval officers" I guess. When I was ...
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I do agree. Although as sad as it seems, it is quite ironic. Two policemen surviving while the two naval officers drowned..
Indeed, every naval officer must know how to swim period! "Land Naval officers" I guess. When I was young, I heard laughable terms like "Land Seaman" Only in Ghana I guess I pity my beloved Country
Torgbigah 11 years ago

Ghanaians,, i always warn ghana government but they never listen,, do you all see where chinese illegal activities taking ghana too?

Ghanaians,, i always warn ghana government but they never listen,, do you all see where chinese illegal activities taking ghana too?
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

When Kwaku Baako informed us about the atrocities of Kwesi Pratt during PNDC Regime, some of us did not believe until the truth was confirmed during the NRC. Kwesi Pratt is the most dangerous Journalist Ghana had ever have, h ...
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When Kwaku Baako informed us about the atrocities of Kwesi Pratt during PNDC Regime, some of us did not believe until the truth was confirmed during the NRC. Kwesi Pratt is the most dangerous Journalist Ghana had ever have, he had the gut to recommend his fellow journalists to be executed by PNDC. Pratt even recommended Baako to be killed by the regime, thank God Baako was instead touchered violently and severely but his life was spared. This is what Kwesi Pratt can do. Now Pratt is a secret agent to NDC and US Embassy in Ghana. May God forgive Pratt and spare him the untold evils that will come upon him and his generations. The souls of those journalist killed through Pratt's recommendations to PNDC will never forgive Pratt. Now Pratt has the guts to take Diplomatic Passport and smuggled his weak-headed children to work at the Ministries under Mills NDC, may God forgive Pratt and his dependance and spare them of the evils ahead of them...
ELINAM 11 years ago

We do things by not calculating risks -"by heart"
May they rest in peace.
BUT THEIR FAMILIES SHOULD SUE THE NAVY.

We do things by not calculating risks -"by heart"
May they rest in peace.
BUT THEIR FAMILIES SHOULD SUE THE NAVY.
rostypee 11 years ago

I was there with my real eye, they came with life jecket but they refuse to wear it, b'cos of overconfident.

I was there with my real eye, they came with life jecket but they refuse to wear it, b'cos of overconfident.
KARI BANDA 11 years ago

BLESS THEIR SOULS. MY HEART AND PRAYERS GOES TO THEIR LOVE ONES.

BLESS THEIR SOULS. MY HEART AND PRAYERS GOES TO THEIR LOVE ONES.
xabadaodzi 11 years ago

It is unthinkable that naval officers would go on any water without life jackets. The only reason may be that they were not issued with life jackets. The commander of the navy bears the blame for these deaths of his men who d ...
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It is unthinkable that naval officers would go on any water without life jackets. The only reason may be that they were not issued with life jackets. The commander of the navy bears the blame for these deaths of his men who died simply because they did not have the right gear. He should resign immediately. The black man is not capable of ruling himself and this is what happens when you give him independence.
koo 11 years ago

naval doing operation in water without life jacket. the commander must be charge.

naval doing operation in water without life jacket. the commander must be charge.
MENSAH CASTRO.TEMA 11 years ago

GHANA NAVY,POLICE ARE NOT SERIOUSE AT ALL,HOW CAN YOU EMBARK ON BOAT WITHOUT LIFE JACKETALWAYS TALKING ABOUTTHEY FAIL THEMSELF>

GHANA NAVY,POLICE ARE NOT SERIOUSE AT ALL,HOW CAN YOU EMBARK ON BOAT WITHOUT LIFE JACKETALWAYS TALKING ABOUTTHEY FAIL THEMSELF>
N ABILAi 11 years ago

SO MAHAMA GOVERNMENT IS TELLING GHANAIANS THAT IT HAS NO SOLUTION TO GALAMSEY PLOBLEMS GOING ON IN THE COUNTRY OR THEY HAVE A HANS IN IT.WHEN THE FOOLISH RULE THE PEOPLE SUFFER

SO MAHAMA GOVERNMENT IS TELLING GHANAIANS THAT IT HAS NO SOLUTION TO GALAMSEY PLOBLEMS GOING ON IN THE COUNTRY OR THEY HAVE A HANS IN IT.WHEN THE FOOLISH RULE THE PEOPLE SUFFER
pennies soldier 11 years ago

stupid man naval officers lost their lives and all you do is play politics with that. God punish you

stupid man naval officers lost their lives and all you do is play politics with that. God punish you
Odamatey 11 years ago

These 2 dead men are true heros.They died In serving Ghana.They wanted save the drinking water for their fellow Ghanainas staying around that area.They deserve a befitting burial and their families shd be helped.Rest in peace ...
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These 2 dead men are true heros.They died In serving Ghana.They wanted save the drinking water for their fellow Ghanainas staying around that area.They deserve a befitting burial and their families shd be helped.Rest in peace but ur death will not be in vain.This should mark the begginning of flushing out n ending illegal minning in Ghana.Ghanaians must stand together to fight this.No politics.This is been going on 4the past 15yrs if am not mistaking.The cheives shd know that 2 people have lost their lives due to their way of selling lands to these illegal miners.Stop it now.
KARI BANDA 11 years ago

OLD SOLDIER, DON'T START POLITICS WITH THIS ONE. YOU DON'T WANT TO HEAR WHAT I HAVE IN STORE FOR YOU IN REPLY. LETS HONOR THE DEATH OK?
THEY DIED SO YOU, AND YOUR PEOPLE CAN HAVE A DECENT WATER, AND A PLACE TO SLEEP, PEACEF ...
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OLD SOLDIER, DON'T START POLITICS WITH THIS ONE. YOU DON'T WANT TO HEAR WHAT I HAVE IN STORE FOR YOU IN REPLY. LETS HONOR THE DEATH OK?
THEY DIED SO YOU, AND YOUR PEOPLE CAN HAVE A DECENT WATER, AND A PLACE TO SLEEP, PEACEFULLY. SO IF YOU HAVE NOTHING TO SAY TO THEM, JUST KEEP QUIET AND LEAVE POLITICS OUT OF THIS NOW.
YOU ARE BEGINNING TO ANNOY SOME OF US.
Kuuku Annan 11 years ago

My prayer and condolence to the bereaved families and the Ghana Navy. My question is has the government equipped the Navy with Life boats and jackets? Were they wearing life jackets at that time, if the answer is yes? What is ...
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My prayer and condolence to the bereaved families and the Ghana Navy. My question is has the government equipped the Navy with Life boats and jackets? Were they wearing life jackets at that time, if the answer is yes? What is the level of preparedness to act in situatios like this? Were these gentlemen even well trained swimmers? And did their intructor did a good job in selecting the departed two to join their colleagues kn this kind of pursuit on this big and dangerous river with such swift currents? This is sad, sad , and sad indeed, may their souls rest in perfct peace.
selen k 11 years ago

may the soul of these jacked up sailors rest in peace. yes, these sailors are good swimmer contrary to what others think.the bank of the river was MINED WITH SPECIAL CHEMICALS. and from mined experts is only people in life ja ...
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may the soul of these jacked up sailors rest in peace. yes, these sailors are good swimmer contrary to what others think.the bank of the river was MINED WITH SPECIAL CHEMICALS. and from mined experts is only people in life jacket can float at such mined places IF THE CHEMICAL WAS NOT BTO DETONATE. the navy has failed to trained her personnel in mine warfare in recent times. the officer in charge of the operation has no idea on mined zone.SO WHOSE FAULT? i have always brifed my sailors n every deploment to thin of "safety first". the promblem is not of the fact that the guysare not good swimmers but of the fact that the lack mordern training. the next chief of navy be informed to make mordern training top lhis list of ...
note that his is not the first time the navy engaged on such ops. the illegal operators have mordernized their ops and the navy continue to adapt the same old strategy. these death could have occurred to any of the sailors borne. RIP. OIC take heart.
PAP ZULU 11 years ago

ma friend it saddens ma heart that people like also ve da chance to comment on a platform like this. for all those who are saying its during this rea that we having this problem< must really read well and be conscious ghanaia ...
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ma friend it saddens ma heart that people like also ve da chance to comment on a platform like this. for all those who are saying its during this rea that we having this problem< must really read well and be conscious ghanaians abt what really goes on in our dear nation. even though i ll not tell u who i really am, i ll like u to know i am one person who has been involved in this operation for a very long time. mining of gold in da Pra river is not a thing of today. it started long since before u were born. i presume u just finished senior high.successive governments ve tried to stop this bad habit but ve not been able to do it cos its Ghanaians who are actually involved in this. there is no chinese involvement in da pra river mining.and for da issue of life jackets da less i talk abt it da better. let me make one thing clear. every member of da navy has a life jacket issued on joining a ship. ma presumption is that da police survived cos they were wearing theirs. i ll leave da rest for ur own judgement. please i will encourage most of u guys here to read more and learn cos politics and insults ll not help u. and funnily enough u comment on topics u ve no idea abt. its a shame we ve such people in Ghana.
Rand Penndy 11 years ago

These is utmost exhibition of bravery and patriotism.My heart goes out to families of these gallant soldiers and suggest they should be given state burials and families compensated.May the souls of these soldiers rest in perf ...
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These is utmost exhibition of bravery and patriotism.My heart goes out to families of these gallant soldiers and suggest they should be given state burials and families compensated.May the souls of these soldiers rest in perfect peace.
Kwesi 11 years ago

This is so sad and avoidable. What kind of boat were they in? Why were they without life jackets if they couldn't swim?

This is so sad and avoidable. What kind of boat were they in? Why were they without life jackets if they couldn't swim?
Bronx 11 years ago

Can some please tell me what am missing?

Can some please tell me what am missing?
ELINAM 11 years ago

First, it was those who knew how to swim were recruited in to the navy, but as things changed and every able body Ghanaian is entitled, the right training needs to be in place to save us this embarrassment.

First, it was those who knew how to swim were recruited in to the navy, but as things changed and every able body Ghanaian is entitled, the right training needs to be in place to save us this embarrassment.
Kpakpo Allotey 11 years ago

It is sad to read that they did not have life jackets on. May their souls RIP. I know that only those who can swim and pass swimming test are admitted into the Ghana Navy so why are farmers and hunters being recruited if not ...
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It is sad to read that they did not have life jackets on. May their souls RIP. I know that only those who can swim and pass swimming test are admitted into the Ghana Navy so why are farmers and hunters being recruited if not bribery and corruption then I don't know what.
LARYEAH 11 years ago

GHANA NAVY IS AS BAD AS TOGO NAVY. AFTER ALL, NDC HAVE LOADED TOGOLESE TROKOSES IN THE GHANA NAVY. EVEN THESE ASHANTIS WERE ABLE TO SWIM AND RETRIEVE THE BODIES OF THE TWO DEAD NAVIES.

GHANA NAVY IS AS BAD AS TOGO NAVY. AFTER ALL, NDC HAVE LOADED TOGOLESE TROKOSES IN THE GHANA NAVY. EVEN THESE ASHANTIS WERE ABLE TO SWIM AND RETRIEVE THE BODIES OF THE TWO DEAD NAVIES.
Nana Appiah 11 years ago

Why make Tribalism Out of a Tragedy..You are really an Animal..Kufuor recruited most of these ShoeShine Boys without Proper Training..( You Started It First So Deal with It Now)..

Why make Tribalism Out of a Tragedy..You are really an Animal..Kufuor recruited most of these ShoeShine Boys without Proper Training..( You Started It First So Deal with It Now)..
KARI BANDA 11 years ago

JUST VAMOOSE AND Go blame your chiefs, and forget of the blessed Mahama.The president sent the poor guys to go save lives, and unfortunately they had to give up their lives in the process. The best you stupid people here can ...
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JUST VAMOOSE AND Go blame your chiefs, and forget of the blessed Mahama.The president sent the poor guys to go save lives, and unfortunately they had to give up their lives in the process. The best you stupid people here can to do is to pray for them and not to politicized it. you have a lot to educate your chiefs about. Your chiefs sold these lands over 10 years ago. Do the calculation.
You want to talk about deaths? do you remember the Gambian incident and Akuffuo Addo? How many armed robbery/kilings happened under Kuffuor's watch?. Don't bring your selves here.
If your chiefs don't take care, we will send them to exile to a fine Island. Its been done before, it is not a new idea.
KARI BANDA 11 years ago

The comment is for the fake kokoase boy who is parading around with his fake Ga moniker and can't even spell it well.

The comment is for the fake kokoase boy who is parading around with his fake Ga moniker and can't even spell it well.
Francis Ayepah 11 years ago

The result of all this lies on the CHIEFS. OUR cheifs are corrupts.

The result of all this lies on the CHIEFS. OUR cheifs are corrupts.
abenayankey@gmail.com 11 years ago

Can a bush man like you swim?
Your goat and grass cutter can swim better than you.

Can a bush man like you swim?
Your goat and grass cutter can swim better than you.
ABBA 11 years ago

LIVE JACKETS OR NOT, THESE 2 NAVAL OFFICERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO SWIM TO SAFETY. THIS IS SHAMEFUL TO OUR NATION AND OUR MEN IN THE NAVY. I BLAME IT ON TRAINING. HAVE THESE MEN THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENTS/RESOURCES FOR TRAININGG? HO ...
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LIVE JACKETS OR NOT, THESE 2 NAVAL OFFICERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO SWIM TO SAFETY. THIS IS SHAMEFUL TO OUR NATION AND OUR MEN IN THE NAVY. I BLAME IT ON TRAINING. HAVE THESE MEN THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENTS/RESOURCES FOR TRAININGG? HOW CAN A NAVAL OFFICER DROWN IN RIVER PRA WHILST THOSE VILLAGERS LIVING ALONG IT CAN SWIM ACCROSS THE RIVER EASILY? SOMETHING IS WRONG HERE AND MUST BE FIXED.MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, I AM NOT TRYING TO RUDICLE THE LOSS OF OUR 2 GALLANT MEN. IAM RATHER LOOKING FOR ANSWERS. THIS IS SHAMEFUL TO OUR NATION AND TO THE DEFENCE MINISTRY. OOOHH!! IN OUR NATION, EVERYWHERE IS ROTTEN. OH GOD DESCEND AND SAVE GHANA. MAY THE SOULS OF THESE INNOCENT AND GALLANT SOLDIERS REST IN PEACE. LORD, LET NOT THESE MEN DIE IN VAIN, LET THEIR DEATHS BE A LESSON TO SAVE THE OTHER NAVAL OFFICERS. AMEN.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

Very sad to hear that but did the naval officers not know how to swim? How were they trained to be navy officers?

Very sad to hear that but did the naval officers not know how to swim? How were they trained to be navy officers?
OKYEAME 11 years ago

Yes just wondering myself

Yes just wondering myself
Gye Nyame 11 years ago

It tells you the caliber of our naval men/women, they can't even save themselves. They train on land because they don't have naval ships, even simple life jacket/vest is a problem for the navy. Oh Ghana, the problems are too ...
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It tells you the caliber of our naval men/women, they can't even save themselves. They train on land because they don't have naval ships, even simple life jacket/vest is a problem for the navy. Oh Ghana, the problems are too too many.
Justice 11 years ago

I am surprised that the naval officers drowned because they are required to be good swimmers. It's part of the passing out requirement. Also Ghana does have at least 2 naval ships that were actually used during the Liberia wa ...
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I am surprised that the naval officers drowned because they are required to be good swimmers. It's part of the passing out requirement. Also Ghana does have at least 2 naval ships that were actually used during the Liberia war to evacuate Liberian citizens. These were no UN ships but Ghana owned ships. Shocking though that Naval officers would drown. At a minimum, use a life jacket. Shocking to say the least.
kojo Atta kakra 11 years ago

Indeed these two gallant naval officers have died as heroes when they were called to duty on national assignment to clamp down on these stomach worshipers and greedy galamsay boys and their Chinese counterpart who do not stop ...
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Indeed these two gallant naval officers have died as heroes when they were called to duty on national assignment to clamp down on these stomach worshipers and greedy galamsay boys and their Chinese counterpart who do not stop at nothing until their inordinate desirous prospecting of minerals are met regardless of the consequences of their criminal, illegal and barbaric and dastardly acts....May their souls rest in peace and I extend my condolences to the bereaved families.....But there are more questions to be answered...It baffles nay a mind boggling thing to hear that naval officers have been drowned..how can one who has been trained to guard our territorial waters does not know how to swim?..And even that which senior officer detailed them for such an assignment without ensuring their security by providing them with live jackets?....Nsem piiiiiiii......Ghana we need to be serious...
TKN 11 years ago

Ghana for them! useless country!

Ghana for them! useless country!
James 11 years ago

This is sad indeed; may their souls rest in perfect peace. Please security officers, don't let this sad event discourage you from the good work you are doing; flush the nation wreckers out. May God bless you all.

This is sad indeed; may their souls rest in perfect peace. Please security officers, don't let this sad event discourage you from the good work you are doing; flush the nation wreckers out. May God bless you all.
NO LIE 11 years ago

If The Chinaman can do it, why not The Natives? Very sad situation but that is the price for HYPOCRISY. The authorities look the other way for the foreigners to loot the country paying the locals peanuts'. Who can blame the h ...
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If The Chinaman can do it, why not The Natives? Very sad situation but that is the price for HYPOCRISY. The authorities look the other way for the foreigners to loot the country paying the locals peanuts'. Who can blame the hungry man for taping into their own natural resources? PEOPLE IN POWER THINK THEY ARE SMARTER THAN THE LOCALS, WELL THINK AGAIN; THE gods of the land were also angry. FOOT SOLDIERS TURNED NAVALS WITHOUT FORMAL TRAINING.
Kwasi 11 years ago

Frank, I feel sorry for our country; this incident should not have happened but for lack of responsibility. How can they be deployed to duty on water without life-jackets? This is a serious case of dereliction of duty on the ...
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Frank, I feel sorry for our country; this incident should not have happened but for lack of responsibility. How can they be deployed to duty on water without life-jackets? This is a serious case of dereliction of duty on the part of the higher-ups. The so-called commanders have regard for these junior officers or they would have thought right not put these poor guys in that dangerous situation. Mark my word; they will be buried without autopsy or sort of medical report, or any serious investigation. May their souls rest in the eternal peace of the maker.
ghanaman 11 years ago

is good to see the die. why do you free chanise people and chase your own citizen?thank god to see them dead

is good to see the die. why do you free chanise people and chase your own citizen?thank god to see them dead
TONY 11 years ago

P/NDC GOVERNENTS ALWAYS LIKE CHINESE PEOPLE TO LIVE AND LOOT FREELY IN GHANA AND THAT IS BAD. CHINESE PEOPLE HAVE GOT A HABIT OF DESTROYING ANY COUNTRY ECONOMY TO ENRICH THEMSELVES. THANKS TO THE LATE DR. KWAME NKRUMAH WHO FI ...
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P/NDC GOVERNENTS ALWAYS LIKE CHINESE PEOPLE TO LIVE AND LOOT FREELY IN GHANA AND THAT IS BAD. CHINESE PEOPLE HAVE GOT A HABIT OF DESTROYING ANY COUNTRY ECONOMY TO ENRICH THEMSELVES. THANKS TO THE LATE DR. KWAME NKRUMAH WHO FIRST BROUGHT CHINESE PEOPLE TO GHANA TO DESTROY OUR COUNTRY
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

Ghanaman, be ashamed of your posting. The navy,like the police is a force work. They work on command. Remember that they might be fathers to young children. If their superiors assign them to a duty, they just have to do it.If ...
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Ghanaman, be ashamed of your posting. The navy,like the police is a force work. They work on command. Remember that they might be fathers to young children. If their superiors assign them to a duty, they just have to do it.If the officers had gone on their own mission to frghten those galamsey workers, that would have been different but it looks like they were assigned those duties. Rather pray for their souls.
With the Chinese in galamsey business, blame the government who has turned a blind eye to what the foreigners are doing, and our traditional chiefs who would take peanuts and allow Chinese to destroy the land.
MONKWEIKU 11 years ago

SHOCKING REMARKS,GHANAMAN THE LEAST SAID ABOUT YOU,THE BETTER!!!!

SHOCKING REMARKS,GHANAMAN THE LEAST SAID ABOUT YOU,THE BETTER!!!!
DEE 11 years ago

GHANAMAN,U ARE AN IDIOT,PEOPLE LIKE U MUST BE USED FOR RITUAL SACRIFICE,FOOOOL

GHANAMAN,U ARE AN IDIOT,PEOPLE LIKE U MUST BE USED FOR RITUAL SACRIFICE,FOOOOL
jb 11 years ago

govt is not serious about anything..ghana is lawless...worse than nigeria

govt is not serious about anything..ghana is lawless...worse than nigeria
KARI BANDA 11 years ago

ABOA! YOUR CHIEFS GAVE THEM THE LAND TO MINE. THEY TOOTHLESS CHIEFS HAVE TO BE BLAMED.

ABOA! YOUR CHIEFS GAVE THEM THE LAND TO MINE. THEY TOOTHLESS CHIEFS HAVE TO BE BLAMED.
SETH YEBOAH 11 years ago

THIS DID NOT STARTED YESTERDAY WHERE WAS THE GOVERMENT THEN????????????????

THIS DID NOT STARTED YESTERDAY WHERE WAS THE GOVERMENT THEN????????????????
Ghanaba1 11 years ago

You are wasting your time asking for the government?Do we have any? how were they recruited in the Navy whereby they can't even swim and no life Jackets as well.Oman Ghana you can just pay money to become an MP,Speaker of Par ...
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You are wasting your time asking for the government?Do we have any? how were they recruited in the Navy whereby they can't even swim and no life Jackets as well.Oman Ghana you can just pay money to become an MP,Speaker of Parliament as well President.This show exactly these officers did not qualify for the job they were doing.You are chasing your own country men ,whilst the Chinese are still poluting our land,why are they not chasing the Chinese too?Silly government with silly Instructors.It will serve them right.More death if they chase Ghanaians out and The Chinese continue their operations.
Minta 11 years ago

They don't do anything, you complain. They do something, you complain.

They don't do anything, you complain. They do something, you complain.
John 11 years ago

This is great!

This is great!
Franck 11 years ago

How can Security Officers cross a river without Life jackets. You guys has been harrassing drivers to put on safety belts when driving but delibrately ignore your safety. May God help their souls;

How can Security Officers cross a river without Life jackets. You guys has been harrassing drivers to put on safety belts when driving but delibrately ignore your safety. May God help their souls;
Paddy 11 years ago

Quite honorable to die in line of duty.My heart goes out in grieve with their loved ones

Quite honorable to die in line of duty.My heart goes out in grieve with their loved ones
kwabi 11 years ago

My condolence to the deceaced family.They died for a good course.These so called galamsey people are destroying our land especially the Chinese.They should be dealt with severely

My condolence to the deceaced family.They died for a good course.These so called galamsey people are destroying our land especially the Chinese.They should be dealt with severely
Nii Jay tee 11 years ago

I believe they can swim. Based on further investigations because they would not have been promoted to that rank without passing swimming test besides if they have been promoted without then it's just a reflection of the true ...
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I believe they can swim. Based on further investigations because they would not have been promoted to that rank without passing swimming test besides if they have been promoted without then it's just a reflection of the true state of the nation ie Corruption every where There is a Ga proverb which says 'If a fish will spoil it commence from the Head' I don't care about insults men it is very obvious let the truth be told. I use to be a fishermen and have testified strange death of experience swimmers. Dying in water when one attempts to resque most often results in contention leading to the death of both parties ask your self will you attempt to resque if you cannot swim? Though avoidable it's one among many of the occupational hazards These are issues worth discussing the men need better remuneration,better pay,better equipment etc I am rather hearing billions being spent as rent allowance which in itself is no investment but rather causing financial loss to the state. They are dead and gone may their soul rest in perfect peace as we usually say. NOW proactive measures should be adopted to safeguard the future for all Ghanaians. This Nonsense must stop
SETH YEBOAH 11 years ago

HOW CAN A NAVAL OFFICER GO TO WITHOUT A SAFE JAKET???????????

HOW CAN A NAVAL OFFICER GO TO WITHOUT A SAFE JAKET???????????
gh 11 years ago

big fool

big fool
joyce 11 years ago

OOH GHANA WHEN ? SO SAD .

OOH GHANA WHEN ? SO SAD .
Asorkpo 11 years ago

Why no jackets?
When at all will people learn in Ghana?
From the head to toe,all like Sardines without heads.

Why no jackets?
When at all will people learn in Ghana?
From the head to toe,all like Sardines without heads.
payo tadi 11 years ago

there was life jackets hmm i was there ok is not like what you herd on radio

there was life jackets hmm i was there ok is not like what you herd on radio
Canada 11 years ago

How does the naval officer drown

How does the naval officer drown
PAPA YAW UK 11 years ago

GHANA ALREADY SPOIL UNDER P N D C/N D C REGIME.CHASING THEM FOR WHAT? GO AND ARREST THAT CHINISE IMMIGRANT.

GHANA ALREADY SPOIL UNDER P N D C/N D C REGIME.CHASING THEM FOR WHAT? GO AND ARREST THAT CHINISE IMMIGRANT.
Cross- Australia 11 years ago

This clear show that our navel officer does not know how to swim, no life jacket and the authorities are happy to break the news. The Boss must be sacked with immediate effect.

This clear show that our navel officer does not know how to swim, no life jacket and the authorities are happy to break the news. The Boss must be sacked with immediate effect.
Asonaba 11 years ago

Gosh!!! A naval officer has to be taught swimming lessons before he passes out.Secondly,they should have put on life jackets. Ghana Navy, enniguas33 akuaba. Only in Ghana. So if naval officers are drowning,who should be the l ...
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Gosh!!! A naval officer has to be taught swimming lessons before he passes out.Secondly,they should have put on life jackets. Ghana Navy, enniguas33 akuaba. Only in Ghana. So if naval officers are drowning,who should be the life guards?
abongo 11 years ago

When some of their commanders insisted that swimming should be compulsory for naval officers, they insulted them and called them names!!!

When some of their commanders insisted that swimming should be compulsory for naval officers, they insulted them and called them names!!!
Master 11 years ago

Shame on the Police, God punish them

Shame on the Police, God punish them
T-bone 11 years ago

May their souls rest in peace.How can not one but two naval officers drown in a river.Before we face anymore tragedies all the naval officers should go back and take intensive swimming lessons.

May their souls rest in peace.How can not one but two naval officers drown in a river.Before we face anymore tragedies all the naval officers should go back and take intensive swimming lessons.
ABU 11 years ago

How much does a pair of life jacket cost in regards to the life of a service personel,and why are they not taught to swim?.This is how we live in Ghana.

How much does a pair of life jacket cost in regards to the life of a service personel,and why are they not taught to swim?.This is how we live in Ghana.
Akos 11 years ago

WE HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF THIS SAME OLD NONSENSE.CAN YOU MAKE A MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTION AND STOP THIS RUBISH

WE HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF THIS SAME OLD NONSENSE.CAN YOU MAKE A MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTION AND STOP THIS RUBISH
BOLD 11 years ago

But what he says is the truth, isn't it?

But what he says is the truth, isn't it?
read y 2 dye 11 years ago

some people write letters so just in case they die, others can read them...we need constructive criticism from one as smart as he is...reverse colonial mentality, boycott voda-phone; one!

some people write letters so just in case they die, others can read them...we need constructive criticism from one as smart as he is...reverse colonial mentality, boycott voda-phone; one!
Ollie, Montreal 11 years ago

very sad indeed. Lessons are always to be learnt when such tragedies occur.

very sad indeed. Lessons are always to be learnt when such tragedies occur.
Dan,MD 11 years ago

It shouldnt take death of Navy officers to learn a lesson on having life jackets and knowing how to swim before you chase someone in a river.

It shouldnt take death of Navy officers to learn a lesson on having life jackets and knowing how to swim before you chase someone in a river.
ALADIN 11 years ago

REAL BAD

REAL BAD
mat 11 years ago

Rear admiral Quarshie, help ur men

Rear admiral Quarshie, help ur men
OH GHANA! 11 years ago

GHANA NEEDS PRAYERS BECAUSE SINCE MAHAMA BECAME PRESIDENT THINGS ARE FALLING APART IN THE COUNTRY

GHANA NEEDS PRAYERS BECAUSE SINCE MAHAMA BECAME PRESIDENT THINGS ARE FALLING APART IN THE COUNTRY
BOLD 11 years ago

Your comments are true and strange. He has put the country in danger since he bought the presidency and brought a bad omen.

Your comments are true and strange. He has put the country in danger since he bought the presidency and brought a bad omen.
Sophia 11 years ago

We should stop the blame game and start thinking and wishing Ghana well rather than raining curses on the country by our pronuocements.Remember life and death are on the power of the tongue. Ghana is the only place we have.

We should stop the blame game and start thinking and wishing Ghana well rather than raining curses on the country by our pronuocements.Remember life and death are on the power of the tongue. Ghana is the only place we have.
KARI BANDA 11 years ago

Go blame your chiefs, and forget of the blessed Mahama.The president sent the poor guys to go save lives, and unfortunately they had to give up their lives in the process. The best you stupid people here can to do is to pray ...
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Go blame your chiefs, and forget of the blessed Mahama.The president sent the poor guys to go save lives, and unfortunately they had to give up their lives in the process. The best you stupid people here can to do is to pray for them and not to politicized it. you have a lot to educate your chiefs about. Your chiefs sold these lands over 10 years ago. Do the calculation.
You want to talk about deaths? do you remember the Gambian incident and Akuffuo Addo? How many armed robbery/kilings happened under Kuffuor's watch?. Don't bring your selves here.
If your chiefs don't take care, we will send them to exile to a fine Island. Its been done before, it is not a new idea.
cassy 11 years ago

Everyday there is a calamity... deaths and difficulty...

Everyday there is a calamity... deaths and difficulty...
nana 11 years ago

I pray for the family left behind. please people, this is not about NDC or NPP. This is about Ghanaian lives.

I pray for the family left behind. please people, this is not about NDC or NPP. This is about Ghanaian lives.
GHANA ba. 11 years ago

We live in the 21th century , why are the armed forces not well equipped ? Why can navy man not thought how to swim? Why are they not back up with professional divers, if we have one? The who armed forces, apart from boys com ...
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We live in the 21th century , why are the armed forces not well equipped ? Why can navy man not thought how to swim? Why are they not back up with professional divers, if we have one? The who armed forces, apart from boys company who are trained how to swim during their three years military training , it's not part of the army, navy, police training syllabus . Why were they no provided with life jackets? This shows how our govt don't care about the forces. Defence of the nation is very weak, civilians forget how important the GAF . Visionless leaders who don't care how the defence is train. Hmmmm, when countries are spending to build their defence , govt is buy 4wheel drive. Shame, shame , useless governance .
KOFORIDUA Flowers (fr) 11 years ago

Even though the officers were sworn to serve their country at the peril of their lives,this is not how it should happen.This caretaker Mahama ought to give way to Nana Addo and his able leaders who have concern plans to put t ...
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Even though the officers were sworn to serve their country at the peril of their lives,this is not how it should happen.This caretaker Mahama ought to give way to Nana Addo and his able leaders who have concern plans to put this youngmen into proper use.Detailed for River operation without Life Jackets?
Sailor 11 years ago

May their souls RIP. But the government has all their priorities screwed up. How can Naval officers operate in canoes and not have life jackets on. This goes to show how the government does not value our men of uniform and I ...
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May their souls RIP. But the government has all their priorities screwed up. How can Naval officers operate in canoes and not have life jackets on. This goes to show how the government does not value our men of uniform and I personally think its time the government start supporting the Ghana Armed Forces because they are our first line of Defence. With all this money the country is accruing, the least the government can do is get them some new boats because the canoe won't help in combating any crimes. Once again RIP SAILORS!!!
Sophia 11 years ago

May their souls rest in peace.They died while saving mothe Ghana

May their souls rest in peace.They died while saving mothe Ghana
Oyarifa 11 years ago

Did they attempt to swim? If they don't know how to swim why did they not have life jackets?Is it possible that they hit their heads against rocks and became unconscious and then drown? Why didn't the other members of the ar ...
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Did they attempt to swim? If they don't know how to swim why did they not have life jackets?Is it possible that they hit their heads against rocks and became unconscious and then drown? Why didn't the other members of the arrest team try to save them? They did have a plan at all for this operation and were men with the right experience dispatched.

This is like a freak accident which could have been avoided.
Dan,MD 11 years ago

this is the navy and knowing how to swim MUST BE A PRE-REQUISITE to becoming a naval officer. No excuse, just dumb and negligence on the part of Ghana Navy.

this is the navy and knowing how to swim MUST BE A PRE-REQUISITE to becoming a naval officer. No excuse, just dumb and negligence on the part of Ghana Navy.
Hanatu 11 years ago

Who sent them without life jacket?This is so sad.R I P

Who sent them without life jacket?This is so sad.R I P
Ishmael usa 11 years ago

Chop chop .no life jacket.

Chop chop .no life jacket.
God Bless Ghana.. 11 years ago

What a shame Story, May God have mercy upon Ghana Naval officers were without life jackets when they are crossing the river…

What a shame Story, May God have mercy upon Ghana Naval officers were without life jackets when they are crossing the river…
TAMBRO/DENMARK 11 years ago

I THINK THE OFFICERS MUST BE EQUIPED WITH LIFE SAVING FACILITIES LIKE LIFE JACKETS ETC. FOR SUCH OPERATIONS

I THINK THE OFFICERS MUST BE EQUIPED WITH LIFE SAVING FACILITIES LIKE LIFE JACKETS ETC. FOR SUCH OPERATIONS
Dan,MD 11 years ago

This is a no brainer. Its like teachers going to classroom without a pen/chalk.

This is a no brainer. Its like teachers going to classroom without a pen/chalk.
DAN 11 years ago

anytime your in boat it is a law in usa to keep life jackets close on large boats and wear them in small boats!

anytime your in boat it is a law in usa to keep life jackets close on large boats and wear them in small boats!
Yaw Adu-Asare 11 years ago

Those who buy the products from the galamsey guys are the ones that encourage the practice; let us go after the buyers.

Those who buy the products from the galamsey guys are the ones that encourage the practice; let us go after the buyers.
Kojo Wise 11 years ago

Great shame to the gov't and Ghana Navy.No protection equipments, poor training, lack of personal judgement.
Only master says. Equals to dead bodies.

Great shame to the gov't and Ghana Navy.No protection equipments, poor training, lack of personal judgement.
Only master says. Equals to dead bodies.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 11 years ago

GH GOVT IS HIGHLY INCOMPETENT!
IF YOU TELL THE GOVT OF GH TO BABYSIT YOUR KIDS. U WILL COME BACK N FIND YOUR KIDS PLAYING IN THE MIDDLE OF NIGGER 1 HIGHWAY, NAKED.
WITH FEACES ALL OVER THEM. GH GOVT IS HIGHLY INCOMPETENT. ...
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GH GOVT IS HIGHLY INCOMPETENT!
IF YOU TELL THE GOVT OF GH TO BABYSIT YOUR KIDS. U WILL COME BACK N FIND YOUR KIDS PLAYING IN THE MIDDLE OF NIGGER 1 HIGHWAY, NAKED.
WITH FEACES ALL OVER THEM. GH GOVT IS HIGHLY INCOMPETENT. NOTHING SHOULD BE TRUSTED IN THEIR CARE. THE PPL IN POSITIONS OF POWER HVE
GREATLY DEPRECIATED THE BRAND OF GH. DR. NKRUMAH SET THE GRAND SO HIGH. EVERYONE MONKEY OR SO CALLED PRESIDENT WHO CAME AFTER DR. NKRUMAH,
HVE KNOWINGLY DEPRECIATED THE VALUE OF THE BRAND CALLED GHANA. I WILL BE HONEST. I HATE GH RIGHT NOW.]
THE BIBLE SAID THIS DAY WILL COME. IF YOU ARE ALWAYS EATING, BUT CANT SHIT. ARE U SUPPOSED TO PRAY OR DO SOMETHING ELSE?...
Mass 11 years ago

Two naval officers? How come ? It sounds like a joke to me. May their souls rest in peace.

Two naval officers? How come ? It sounds like a joke to me. May their souls rest in peace.
Rebel Guy 11 years ago

I am surprise that Naval officers drowned in a river .. did they have any protection gear .. may their souls rest in peace .. this types of mishap can be and should be avoided

I am surprise that Naval officers drowned in a river .. did they have any protection gear .. may their souls rest in peace .. this types of mishap can be and should be avoided
Dela Danyo 11 years ago

Is time we do something about this illegal workers. RIP Sailors

Is time we do something about this illegal workers. RIP Sailors
Martin 11 years ago

Really sad. May the good lord give them a place by his side . RIP

Really sad. May the good lord give them a place by his side . RIP
nii nii 11 years ago

The first requirement before you qaulify to be a naval or marine officer in the develope world is,you should be a good swimer.So the system killed them.

The first requirement before you qaulify to be a naval or marine officer in the develope world is,you should be a good swimer.So the system killed them.
YEBOPOWER 11 years ago

Where is their life jackets.These officers were operating without life jackets.Sad.How come.No safety precaution and the military brass do not care.What a country Ghana

Where is their life jackets.These officers were operating without life jackets.Sad.How come.No safety precaution and the military brass do not care.What a country Ghana
foster 11 years ago

I dont get this,Why Naval officers can't swim.This is amazing what kind of training did they have???????

I dont get this,Why Naval officers can't swim.This is amazing what kind of training did they have???????
kamaludeen 11 years ago

MAY THEIR SOUL REST IN PEACE

MAY THEIR SOUL REST IN PEACE
Bright Soul 11 years ago

RIP RIP.Its unfortunate the whole Ghana Army could not provide them with live jackets.How serious is our GAF?

RIP RIP.Its unfortunate the whole Ghana Army could not provide them with live jackets.How serious is our GAF?
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 11 years ago

THE BIBLE SAID THIS DAY WILL COME. IF YOU ARE ALWAYS EATING, BUT CANT SHIT. ARE U SUPPOSED TO PRAY OR DO SOMETHING ELSE?...
FOOLS IN PARADISE, I HATE GH....

THE BIBLE SAID THIS DAY WILL COME. IF YOU ARE ALWAYS EATING, BUT CANT SHIT. ARE U SUPPOSED TO PRAY OR DO SOMETHING ELSE?...
FOOLS IN PARADISE, I HATE GH....
HA 11 years ago

E dey beee kurkurrrrrrrrr...!!!

E dey beee kurkurrrrrrrrr...!!!
Abba 11 years ago

That is NDC and Mahama Ghana. The country should prepare for the worse. Chinese galamsey operators will not give back the country unless.....

That is NDC and Mahama Ghana. The country should prepare for the worse. Chinese galamsey operators will not give back the country unless.....
Fred 11 years ago

Two precious lives have been lost because of these stupid galamsey operators in collaboration with our greedy, naive, inward looking and gullible local illiterate land sellers

Two precious lives have been lost because of these stupid galamsey operators in collaboration with our greedy, naive, inward looking and gullible local illiterate land sellers
Okolo 11 years ago

The navy is suppose to save the locals, not the local divers to rescue navy personnel. Let the local divers be recruited to do the job.

The navy is suppose to save the locals, not the local divers to rescue navy personnel. Let the local divers be recruited to do the job.
Tore 11 years ago

You can clamp down on that illegal activity until you pass a law that police or army personal can shoot them on sight if they dont have a license from the minerals commission. Unemployement rate is to high and gold price to h ...
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You can clamp down on that illegal activity until you pass a law that police or army personal can shoot them on sight if they dont have a license from the minerals commission. Unemployement rate is to high and gold price to high. People must be scared of their lifes or they will not stop
Brutus 11 years ago

The death of 2 naval officers through drowing is sad. This, however, is emblematic of the decy in the country. Trained officers must have the right equipment. An inquiry/inquest is necessary here

The death of 2 naval officers through drowing is sad. This, however, is emblematic of the decy in the country. Trained officers must have the right equipment. An inquiry/inquest is necessary here
John 11 years ago

Navy sailing without life jackets is nothing but NEGLIGENCE on their part and INSTITUTIONAL FAILURE! Next time this should not happend! It is a lose to mother Ghana! May their souls RIP!

Navy sailing without life jackets is nothing but NEGLIGENCE on their part and INSTITUTIONAL FAILURE! Next time this should not happend! It is a lose to mother Ghana! May their souls RIP!
Dan,MD 11 years ago

How? No life jackets and perhaps don't know how to swim. I know Ghanaian University Computer Science students who don't know how to use computers so wouldn't be surprised if NAVY officers don't know how to swim. Lord have Mer ...
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How? No life jackets and perhaps don't know how to swim. I know Ghanaian University Computer Science students who don't know how to use computers so wouldn't be surprised if NAVY officers don't know how to swim. Lord have Mercy!!
SETH,Captain No Complain 11 years ago

Stupid Comments must not be accept on Ghanaian media bcos they say Democracy, some people must be discipline .how can u say fools in paradise.We Millitary will track some people as such by IT expects , an teach them where the ...
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Stupid Comments must not be accept on Ghanaian media bcos they say Democracy, some people must be discipline .how can u say fools in paradise.We Millitary will track some people as such by IT expects , an teach them where the power lies.No Democracy in Millitary Camp, rest in Peace Peers serving the nation. May the Gun sound any evill on the way to ur maker God save u.
Sam 11 years ago

Sad indeed that in today's world of civilization somebody has to pour libation to pacify a river before a dead body is retrieved.Wake up people.We need to wise up.We have lived in darkness for far toooo long and still continu ...
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Sad indeed that in today's world of civilization somebody has to pour libation to pacify a river before a dead body is retrieved.Wake up people.We need to wise up.We have lived in darkness for far toooo long and still continue to remain in darkness.When a mishap occurs just investigate and find the means to stem reoccurance and this libation pourings.Thanks.
Kretz D - Beantown 11 years ago

How can professional naval officers operate in water without live jackets? What kind of training did they have. Sorry about their deaths but it's a shame. When is Ghanaians going to take safety measures seriously? Ghana is re ...
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How can professional naval officers operate in water without live jackets? What kind of training did they have. Sorry about their deaths but it's a shame. When is Ghanaians going to take safety measures seriously? Ghana is really a lawless nation.
t k john 11 years ago

ndc dont aloud chinace people take their land ok chife are not corrected

ndc dont aloud chinace people take their land ok chife are not corrected
k b 11 years ago

Enough is enough abolish galamsey busness ln Ghana.Let play with Chinese Asian dragon they swallow us whole ,let ud sit down unconcern before is too late.Eversince gold minening booming In Ghana uptill now I dont Ghana has 10 ...
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Enough is enough abolish galamsey busness ln Ghana.Let play with Chinese Asian dragon they swallow us whole ,let ud sit down unconcern before is too late.Eversince gold minening booming In Ghana uptill now I dont Ghana has 10 piecesis gold bars.2008 forbe magezine report China now has a world gold reserve estimated1.56 billion piecesis of gold bars.Is a shame to entire nation that Chinese contro nation.now the can use assault rifle AK47 against angry local people against illigal Chinese minening causes enviromental problem to the area.Government turn deaf ears to the Chinese.May the 2 hereos navys souls rest in peace.I will like to advice C O to rquipe them with life jacket.people let us rise up against the enviromental termites.
kweku 11 years ago

ghanaians talk too much and most of the comment here are from dumb people.the navy has more than 8 operational ships,it has hundreds of life-jackets too. the problem is the officer who was in charge of the operation,yes maybe ...
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ghanaians talk too much and most of the comment here are from dumb people.the navy has more than 8 operational ships,it has hundreds of life-jackets too. the problem is the officer who was in charge of the operation,yes maybe they didnt anticipate the operation wud get to a point where they wud av to chase illegal miners on the river so as the officer in charge y wud he allow is men get on a boat without life jackets. and to think the naval officers too got drowned at the river bank is quite shameful,it was the middle of the ocean. i know the naval base at sekondi has a swiiming pool so dis a lesson to us all,letz take our professions serious and learn all the nitty-gritties of it.wat stops our navy personnels from taking time to go to the pool to train on their own after work cos they close at only 1:30pm everyday excluding those on duty for the day. we tend to blame the government for everytin including our own negligence but yes we'll complain and insult but at the end of the day we wud be fu*kd and the government will continue to enjoy wat they always enjoy. let all be serious wit everytin we do,if u're a naval personnel or a sailor u must know how to swim,if u're a fire service personel u shd know how to get out of a smoke filled area etc every profession has it own occupational hazards so we shd all know how to survive such hazards cos life is not all rosy else at the end of the day u will be fu*kd and life and ghana still goes on.next tym even if ur superior officer ask u to do sometin and u feel itz unsafe,refuse dat order and explain later at a court martial if it goes down to dat level... RIP guys
Julor Kromofor 11 years ago

Is Swimming is a prerequisite to be a naval officer?

Is Swimming is a prerequisite to be a naval officer?
Obed Adore 11 years ago

Not necessarily a prerequisite.Swimming must be part of their training program. Just too sad! Lord have mercy!

Not necessarily a prerequisite.Swimming must be part of their training program. Just too sad! Lord have mercy!
senior chief 11 years ago

how on earth do you get drown at the bank of a river hmmm
what if you were on high sea, were they really naval officers?

how on earth do you get drown at the bank of a river hmmm
what if you were on high sea, were they really naval officers?
Nii 11 years ago

so how did this 2 men became naval officers ? This is what the nation going to see when people are employ because of their political colours instead of qualify people .Even if this gentlemen don't know how to swim before they ...
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so how did this 2 men became naval officers ? This is what the nation going to see when people are employ because of their political colours instead of qualify people .Even if this gentlemen don't know how to swim before they hired i think they should be trained by the forces or there is no more training in the forces ? Every thing in Ghana is falling apart .
Kwame 11 years ago

why this soldiers don't go after the Chinese people all over the country polluting the already dirty rivers this villagers been drinking but rather chose to go after their fellow Ghanaians because they can't bribe them .sorry ...
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why this soldiers don't go after the Chinese people all over the country polluting the already dirty rivers this villagers been drinking but rather chose to go after their fellow Ghanaians because they can't bribe them .sorry it was this local boys who saves the life's of the other naval officers who don't know how to swim . Only in Ghana .
kuley 11 years ago

Ghana should invest in resources for national security agencies, not 4 Wheel drives for government officials and party wigs, this sort of thing should n't happen in a country that has so much resources.

Ghana should invest in resources for national security agencies, not 4 Wheel drives for government officials and party wigs, this sort of thing should n't happen in a country that has so much resources.
Kwaku Manu, Nungua 11 years ago

The Minister of Defence must resign if the navy officers had no life jackets.

The Minister of Defence must resign if the navy officers had no life jackets.
OKO DANSO 11 years ago

GHANA NAVY. NO LIFE JACKET. POOR JUDGEMENT.

GHANA NAVY. NO LIFE JACKET. POOR JUDGEMENT.
Kwaku Noko 11 years ago

Naval officers who are to be active patrolling the ocean drown in a river? This is how rotten Ghana is today, not training personel to man certain positions in society properly.

Naval officers who are to be active patrolling the ocean drown in a river? This is how rotten Ghana is today, not training personel to man certain positions in society properly.
Kwaku Noko 11 years ago

Naval officers who are to be active patrolling the ocean drown in a river? This is how rotten Ghana is today, not training personel to man certain positions in society properly.

Naval officers who are to be active patrolling the ocean drown in a river? This is how rotten Ghana is today, not training personel to man certain positions in society properly.
Kwaku Noko 11 years ago

Naval officers who are to be active patrolling the ocean drown in a river? This is how rotten Ghana is today, not training personel to man certain positions in society properly.

Naval officers who are to be active patrolling the ocean drown in a river? This is how rotten Ghana is today, not training personel to man certain positions in society properly.
Kwaku Noko 11 years ago

Naval officers who are to be active patrolling the ocean drown in a river? This is how rotten Ghana is today, not training personel to man certain positions in society properly.

Naval officers who are to be active patrolling the ocean drown in a river? This is how rotten Ghana is today, not training personel to man certain positions in society properly.
John ofori 11 years ago

May their soul rest in prefect peace.

May their soul rest in prefect peace.
SOKOTO 11 years ago

We want to remain backward in our development.

This is what happens when we provide our Navy Personnel with dug-out canoes instead of the real or proper suitable boats.

And our MPs drive around in 4x4s that can buy abo ...
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We want to remain backward in our development.

This is what happens when we provide our Navy Personnel with dug-out canoes instead of the real or proper suitable boats.

And our MPs drive around in 4x4s that can buy about 4 good patrol boats.

My sympathy goes to their families.
MONKWEIKU 11 years ago

They were presented with light boats from the US (the US Coast Guard use them) which will be suitable for a job like this.The boat can be taken ashore if possible.

They were presented with light boats from the US (the US Coast Guard use them) which will be suitable for a job like this.The boat can be taken ashore if possible.
kwadwo boateng 11 years ago

why should the district police allow those people to mined at that place for long?

why should the district police allow those people to mined at that place for long?
Opoku 11 years ago

it is really sad but how can someone call himself a naval officer without the ability to SWIM ?

it is really sad but how can someone call himself a naval officer without the ability to SWIM ?
yiddana@yahoo.com 11 years ago

May Their souls rest in Peace. It is a shame that the chinese can come to Ghana and violate our lands with impunity. This happened with complete collaboration of self serving thieves, but claime to be chiefs. Our MPS are equ ...
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May Their souls rest in Peace. It is a shame that the chinese can come to Ghana and violate our lands with impunity. This happened with complete collaboration of self serving thieves, but claime to be chiefs. Our MPS are equally useless. Having'nt we learnt any lessons from colonization from the British? or all we mastered is corruption which has become canser eating the whole country from top down
Extraterrestial/ anti mahama 11 years ago

Naval Officers without the ability to swim in waters? Ghana! where are we in this 21stC?

Naval Officers without the ability to swim in waters? Ghana! where are we in this 21stC?
Martin 11 years ago

May the good lord give you a place by his side. We'll forever remember you. RIP

May the good lord give you a place by his side. We'll forever remember you. RIP
tadiman 11 years ago

The river the is big and wide pls next
time use life boat commander,

The river the is big and wide pls next
time use life boat commander,
pp 11 years ago

RIP oh mother ghana naval officers no life jackets oh wat pity.

RIP oh mother ghana naval officers no life jackets oh wat pity.
ABOTSI ELIKPLIM(DONFLEXY) 11 years ago

it is very flagitious for the whole naval officer's to be drown in water.then why have they taken them as navy officers?

it is very flagitious for the whole naval officer's to be drown in water.then why have they taken them as navy officers?
TROUBLE-MAKER 11 years ago

Were they issued with life jackets but failed to wear them?
Or a whole Ghana Navy don`t have a life jacket for their men and women?
These things must be taken seriously in the future to protect men/women in uniform.
May th ...
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Were they issued with life jackets but failed to wear them?
Or a whole Ghana Navy don`t have a life jacket for their men and women?
These things must be taken seriously in the future to protect men/women in uniform.
May they rest in peace.
why 11 years ago

Chiness were given chace and certificate o mine why deny Ghanaian?

Chiness were given chace and certificate o mine why deny Ghanaian?
Essuman Bernard 11 years ago

The police must stand in and arrest all the minners...

The police must stand in and arrest all the minners...
Odunsini 11 years ago

This is incredible, how? Naval officers who work on the sea?. If indeed they were not wearing life jackets, their immediate officers should be court marshalled. So Chief of defence staff over to you.

This is incredible, how? Naval officers who work on the sea?. If indeed they were not wearing life jackets, their immediate officers should be court marshalled. So Chief of defence staff over to you.
Bangwane 11 years ago

I wise GH web will device a means of editing write ups b4 public reads
them.i don,t blame all those of u who concluded my colliques did not know swimming.What a child don,t see when on the tree is seen by the grown up.My co ...
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I wise GH web will device a means of editing write ups b4 public reads
them.i don,t blame all those of u who concluded my colliques did not know swimming.What a child don,t see when on the tree is seen by the grown up.My coworkers are good swimmers.Remember libetion was poured b4 they surfaced.If u,ll not sympathise,let it be.We,ve sworn to serve our nation n nothing will discourage us.RIPP my colliques
Emmanuel Quaye, Slough 11 years ago

The two naval officers could have been saved had they been wearing a life jacket.

The two naval officers could have been saved had they been wearing a life jacket.
norvisi 11 years ago

To defend and protect Ghana , by air by sea and by land even at the peril of my life !
They have just done that, so that the people would have clean and safe water to drink ! May their soul rest in perfect peace till we m ...
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To defend and protect Ghana , by air by sea and by land even at the peril of my life !
They have just done that, so that the people would have clean and safe water to drink ! May their soul rest in perfect peace till we meet again
HAILE SALASSIE 11 years ago

These were sailors from the NAVY and they couldn't swim?

These were sailors from the NAVY and they couldn't swim?
HAILE SALASSIE 11 years ago

My condolences to their families but these two should have never been sailors or in the Navy. this is what happens when people get into the armed services by politics and not by ability.

How can you have navy personel who ...
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My condolences to their families but these two should have never been sailors or in the Navy. this is what happens when people get into the armed services by politics and not by ability.

How can you have navy personel who can't swim. Oh Ghana!

No wonder why we get beaten by Burkina Faso of all countries.

All these politicians care about is money.
Abuah Ba 11 years ago

SWIMMING SHOULD BE REQUIREMENT. THOSE IN SERVICE SHOULD LEARN TO SWIM. SHAME THAT THE POLICE WERE ABLE TO SWIM AND THE NAVY PEOPLE GOT DROWNED. MAY THEY RIP

SWIMMING SHOULD BE REQUIREMENT. THOSE IN SERVICE SHOULD LEARN TO SWIM. SHAME THAT THE POLICE WERE ABLE TO SWIM AND THE NAVY PEOPLE GOT DROWNED. MAY THEY RIP
COS 90 11 years ago

MAY THEIR SOULS REST IN PERFECT PEACE.

MAY THEIR SOULS REST IN PERFECT PEACE.
akosua 11 years ago

so sad.But so bad that neval officers can't swim. What kind of training did they acquired

so sad.But so bad that neval officers can't swim. What kind of training did they acquired
payo tadi 11 years ago

hmmmm ghana what is happening to us i hope the big men at thetop should do some thing about this is really getting out of hand now

hmmmm ghana what is happening to us i hope the big men at thetop should do some thing about this is really getting out of hand now
oldtimo 11 years ago

How did they pass a test to become Naval Officers without knowing how to swim. What a proof of back door appointment. Do the government have a problem banning surface mining?

How did they pass a test to become Naval Officers without knowing how to swim. What a proof of back door appointment. Do the government have a problem banning surface mining?
antoinette sam 11 years ago

oh what a pity

oh what a pity

Two Naval officers drown whilst chasing illegal miners

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