120 fainted at independence parade

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Ewusi 11 years ago

They fainted for mother Ghana?Ei hmmmm

They fainted for mother Ghana?Ei hmmmm
HON SHAMO 11 years ago

NDC JUJU ON CHILDREN TOO? ASIEDU NKETIA THROW AWAY YOUR DEVIL NDC TALISMAN BEFORE ACCIDENTS AND MYSTERIOUS DEATH KILL ALL GHAIANS! NDC FOOLS

NDC JUJU ON CHILDREN TOO? ASIEDU NKETIA THROW AWAY YOUR DEVIL NDC TALISMAN BEFORE ACCIDENTS AND MYSTERIOUS DEATH KILL ALL GHAIANS! NDC FOOLS
BRUTUS de ROMA 11 years ago

FAINTING OR COLLAPSING DUE TO LONG STANDING PARADES ESPECIALLY IN AFRICA'S TYPE OF WEATHER IS NOT STRANGE. IT ALWAYS HAPPENS AND WILL CONTINUE TO HAPPEN. IF WE HAD TAKEN THE TROUBLE TO DO THIS TYPE OF REGIONAL STATISTICS FROM ...
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FAINTING OR COLLAPSING DUE TO LONG STANDING PARADES ESPECIALLY IN AFRICA'S TYPE OF WEATHER IS NOT STRANGE. IT ALWAYS HAPPENS AND WILL CONTINUE TO HAPPEN. IF WE HAD TAKEN THE TROUBLE TO DO THIS TYPE OF REGIONAL STATISTICS FROM THE VERY BEGINNING OF OUR INDEPENDENCE WE WOULD HAVE SEEN THAT THIS IS NO FIGURE AT ALL. THE FIGURE COULD EVEN BE MORE IF WE TOOK DETAILS FROM DISTRICT, CITY, TOWN AND ALL THE VILLAGES AT WHICH PARADES WERE HELD. WHY HAS THIS SUDDENLY BECOME AN IMPORTANT SUBJECT TO WRITE ON AND COMMENT ABOUT. WHAT IS THE MOTIVE? COLLAPSING OR FAINTING DURING PARADES COULD BE DUE TO SO MANY FACTORS: POOR HEALTH; ANXIETY; NOT TAKING THE RIGHT FOOD THAT MORNING; TIGHT SHOES; TIGHT HEAD-SCARF; TOO TIGHT DRESS; TIGHT BELT; THE HEAT; ETC ETC ETC SO MANY REASONS. AND THIS WILL CONTINUE TO HAPPEN AT ALL PARADES, SOCIAL GATHERINGS, CHURCH ACTIVITIES, RALLIES, AND EVEN PARTIES. NO NOE SHOULD MAKE ANY FUSS ABOUT THIS. WE HAVE BETTER AND MORE PRESSING THINGS TO THINK ABOUT. (BRUTUS de ROMA welcomes you from the weekend).
the MASTER thiefs. 11 years ago

When they tell you it starts at 10am, be there are 12pm because they will come at 1pm. they don't think.

When they tell you it starts at 10am, be there are 12pm because they will come at 1pm. they don't think.
Ayitevi 11 years ago

LEAVE ONLY NDC BLIND POOR FOOLS TO SUFFER THEIR STUPID PARADISE

LEAVE ONLY NDC BLIND POOR FOOLS TO SUFFER THEIR STUPID PARADISE
ZoRRo 11 years ago

These poor kids were not given any of the "parliamentary" khebab; and the water was off so they could not drink from the taps. What a country !

These poor kids were not given any of the "parliamentary" khebab; and the water was off so they could not drink from the taps. What a country !
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 11 years ago

LAST YR THE SAME THING HAPPND. I DONT KNOW WHY PARENTS ALLOW THEIR KIDS TO GO FOR THIS USELESS PARADE. IT S VERY STUPID AND MEANINGLESS. I WILL NEVER ALLOW MY KIDS TO SIGN UP FOR THIS CRAP! CANCEL THIS FOOLISHNESS AND HAVE NI ...
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LAST YR THE SAME THING HAPPND. I DONT KNOW WHY PARENTS ALLOW THEIR KIDS TO GO FOR THIS USELESS PARADE. IT S VERY STUPID AND MEANINGLESS. I WILL NEVER ALLOW MY KIDS TO SIGN UP FOR THIS CRAP! CANCEL THIS FOOLISHNESS AND HAVE NIGHTTIME FIREWORKS INSTEAD. WHERE THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN COME AND ENJOY.
Ghanaba1 11 years ago

ALL THE ARTICLES AND COMMENTS WE CONTRIBUTE HERE FALL ON DEAF EARS.I WROTE TO REMIND GHANAIANS ABOUT HAS JUST HAPPENED.READ MY COMMENT FROM THE 04/03/2013: My very question is, are we really independent? if yes,why can't we ...
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ALL THE ARTICLES AND COMMENTS WE CONTRIBUTE HERE FALL ON DEAF EARS.I WROTE TO REMIND GHANAIANS ABOUT HAS JUST HAPPENED.READ MY COMMENT FROM THE 04/03/2013: My very question is, are we really independent? if yes,why can't we make our own decisions rather than depending on the Chinese to decide what we should buy and eat? 2nd question:Does our so called leaders respect our future generation? if so why do they have to stand in a shadowed shelter whilst innocent kids will parade and salute them in such a scorching sun with above 25*C ?Innocent children has been forced by their various Schools to go to the stadium to mark Independence under hunger,transportation fares from their poor parents not forgetting their Parent has to pay for their socks and many other things as well.3rd:So far how many children have fainted since these colonial independence march @ our Stadiums? Do the British celebrate independence in this way? NO!Why We? I am not hoping for such to happen but mark my words and let me read from you guys after the 6th of March.Cheers
HASSAN RASTA GERMANY 11 years ago

FOR THIS YOU ARE RIGHT 100%

FOR THIS YOU ARE RIGHT 100%
Ghanaba1 11 years ago

ARE U STILL ALIVE?TAUGHT U HAVE BEEN PROMOTED TO SECURE A GHANAIAN EMBASSY TO GERMANY IN BERLIN

ARE U STILL ALIVE?TAUGHT U HAVE BEEN PROMOTED TO SECURE A GHANAIAN EMBASSY TO GERMANY IN BERLIN
BONSO 11 years ago

POOR GHANA CHILDREN

WHY ARE THEY DOING THIS TO THESE INNOCENT CHILDREN, NDC DOG EATERS...

THESE CHILDREN HAVE SUFFERED TOO MUCH IN THAT HOT CLIME...WHY OH WHY YOU MALTREAT YOUR OWN PEOPLE IN SUCH INHUMANE WAY...

WHY ...
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POOR GHANA CHILDREN

WHY ARE THEY DOING THIS TO THESE INNOCENT CHILDREN, NDC DOG EATERS...

THESE CHILDREN HAVE SUFFERED TOO MUCH IN THAT HOT CLIME...WHY OH WHY YOU MALTREAT YOUR OWN PEOPLE IN SUCH INHUMANE WAY...

WHY ARE THEY MARCHING PAST JOHN MAHAMA?

GHANAIANS ARE SO PRIMITIVE NOW...

YOU NO GET VERANDA YOU WANT REAR MONKEY?

GIVE THEM WATER AND FOOD TO DRINK AND EAT AND SCRAP THIS DISGRACEFUL EVENT THAT ONLY CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR NDC LEADERS TO SIPHON MONIES TO EAT AND EAT TO THEIR BELLY FUL

LOOK AT THE BIG HEAD OF ALLOTEY JACOBS AND BIG BELLY OF ABEEKU AGGREY

OH LORD, HAVE MERCY ON GHANA ESPECIALLY OUR CHILDREN FROM PRAMPRAM NINGO, WHOSE MP, E T MENSAH HAS CHOPPED ALL THEIR FOOD
Paul Amuna 11 years ago

what has this got to do with "dog eating"? If these kids were not well prepared for the occassion, then let's deal with that. Even "fed soldiers" faint on long parades but that is beside the point. By the way if dog eating wa ...
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what has this got to do with "dog eating"? If these kids were not well prepared for the occassion, then let's deal with that. Even "fed soldiers" faint on long parades but that is beside the point. By the way if dog eating was that bad, it wouldn't be a national delicacy and a constant feature of the diet of Koreans who breed dogs for their meat just as we breed chickens in Ghana. Why don't you learn to respect people's choices and traditions? You go to south Korea and call someone a dog eater and see what will happen to you. Ignorant fool.
gaa@2013 11 years ago

Dog eaters are human beings more than you. The village you came from did not teach you how to talk.

Dog eaters are human beings more than you. The village you came from did not teach you how to talk.
Kwaku Tee 11 years ago

This marching by school children during independence has outlived its usefulness.The valuable time spent to learn marching before the D-day,the actual day and the holiday after the day could have been used profitably.Mind you ...
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This marching by school children during independence has outlived its usefulness.The valuable time spent to learn marching before the D-day,the actual day and the holiday after the day could have been used profitably.Mind you even the Russians have stop all these populist shows.
Odasani 11 years ago

Meanwhile the greedy bastards are sitting under canopies and enjoying chilled drinks. No child of mine will ever participate in this (now) outdated thing. How many people even watch it on tv anyway?

Meanwhile the greedy bastards are sitting under canopies and enjoying chilled drinks. No child of mine will ever participate in this (now) outdated thing. How many people even watch it on tv anyway?
KNYC (USMC) 11 years ago

You are like me, never will I let my child participate in this outdated thing. Were is the water for them to drink? or the gas to cook for them. After 56 yrs, we are moving BACKWARD.

You are like me, never will I let my child participate in this outdated thing. Were is the water for them to drink? or the gas to cook for them. After 56 yrs, we are moving BACKWARD.
princewilly@ymail.com 11 years ago

A small woman enters an elevator and notices a huge guy standing next to her. The big guy looks down at her.
"7 foot tall, 350 pounds, 20 inch dick, 3 pound left ball, 3 pound right ball, Turner Brown." Hearing this, the sm ...
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A small woman enters an elevator and notices a huge guy standing next to her. The big guy looks down at her.
"7 foot tall, 350 pounds, 20 inch dick, 3 pound left ball, 3 pound right ball, Turner Brown." Hearing this, the small woman faints! The big guy picks up the small woman and brings her to, slapping her face and shaking her.
"What's wrong?"
"Excuse me, but what did you say?"
"7 foot tall, 350 pounds, 20 inch dick, 3 pound left ball, 3 pound right ball, my name is Turner Brown."
"Thank God. I thought you said, 'turn around.'
Kofi 11 years ago

That is NDC government educational system

That is NDC government educational system
Paul Amuna 11 years ago

what has this got to do with "dog eating"? If these kids were not well prepared for the occassion, then let's deal with that. Even "fed soldiers" faint on long parades but that is beside the point. By the way if dog eating wa ...
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what has this got to do with "dog eating"? If these kids were not well prepared for the occassion, then let's deal with that. Even "fed soldiers" faint on long parades but that is beside the point. By the way if dog eating was that bad, it wouldn't be a national delicacy and a constant feature of the diet of Koreans who breed dogs for their meat just as we breed chickens in Ghana. Why don't you learn to respect people's choices and traditions? You go to south Korea and call someone a dog eater and see what will happen toyou. Ignorant fool.
SHAKAMORA 11 years ago

kwasea president enjoying home n children fainted mmoa party

kwasea president enjoying home n children fainted mmoa party
Paapa 11 years ago

Woy3 aboa

Woy3 aboa
John 11 years ago

INDEED IT VERY BAD THAT THESE PEOPLE INCLUDING SCHOOL CHILDREN WILL FAINT FOR THIS COUNTRY.

THE GOVERNMENT AND HIS COHORTS CAN HAVE MONEY TO SHARE FOR THEMSELVES, BUT WILL REFUSE TO EVEN GIVE LITTLE FOOD OR WATER TO THESE ...
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INDEED IT VERY BAD THAT THESE PEOPLE INCLUDING SCHOOL CHILDREN WILL FAINT FOR THIS COUNTRY.

THE GOVERNMENT AND HIS COHORTS CAN HAVE MONEY TO SHARE FOR THEMSELVES, BUT WILL REFUSE TO EVEN GIVE LITTLE FOOD OR WATER TO THESE POOR CHILDREN DURING THIS BIG OCCASION.

FOR HOW LONG WILL THESE CHILDREN CONTINUE TO DIE FOR THIS NATION FOR NOTHING SAKE?
KNYC (USMC) 11 years ago

After 56 yrs of independence the basic things in this world can not be manage by a our so call elected gov't. WATER. Forward no;Backward yes.

After 56 yrs of independence the basic things in this world can not be manage by a our so call elected gov't. WATER. Forward no;Backward yes.
Nii Kootse. 11 years ago

this is what happens when we go celebrating Independence Days when we are not "independent" from poverty hunger and starvation

this is what happens when we go celebrating Independence Days when we are not "independent" from poverty hunger and starvation
Amina 11 years ago

THE POOR CITIZENS HVE NO WATER, NO LIGHTS FOR THE CHILDREN TO LEARN,
NO GAS, DIFFICULT 3 MEAL A DAY. WAGES OF CORRUPTION IN HIGH PLACES

THE POOR CITIZENS HVE NO WATER, NO LIGHTS FOR THE CHILDREN TO LEARN,
NO GAS, DIFFICULT 3 MEAL A DAY. WAGES OF CORRUPTION IN HIGH PLACES
NII LARTEY NARTEY 11 years ago

This is such another national shame shame that school children were sent to parade grounds without care or food.

The fact is they always attend to classes sometimes on empty stomachs as result of the social economic hardsh ...
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This is such another national shame shame that school children were sent to parade grounds without care or food.

The fact is they always attend to classes sometimes on empty stomachs as result of the social economic hardships facing families, but to organize them to go and stand in such a unbearable heat from the sun was too much for them to stand.

My question is what were they marching to celebrate as children after 56 years of independence?

Absolutely nothing!
amoa wade3 11 years ago

do we really have to expose our kids to such unecessary parade?

Sure the parade is uncessary.
Cause after all this years of so called independence, we are still under develped and lack many facilities.

Maybe, its a ti ...
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do we really have to expose our kids to such unecessary parade?

Sure the parade is uncessary.
Cause after all this years of so called independence, we are still under develped and lack many facilities.

Maybe, its a time to spend our energy on important matter instead of sending kids to march in the heat, where as the audience are cooling off under some roof.
JDM 11 years ago

What then is the motive of sending these children to parade on our streets? One sad thing is that, most of these children don't even know why they were on parade. How many of our ministers children were in this parade nationw ...
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What then is the motive of sending these children to parade on our streets? One sad thing is that, most of these children don't even know why they were on parade. How many of our ministers children were in this parade nationwide? The government should spare the children this stupid event. The police, the soldiers,the prison,fire service and a host of other state institutions are there for that. These zombie we clothe and shelter them so get them on the ground. Ministers and dignitries were seated under sheds and these children were marching under the scorching sun for free ,but the corrupt ministers would take their T&T alright.
Ben, U.S. 11 years ago

I totally agree with you. This is senseless!!

I totally agree with you. This is senseless!!
Segoe 11 years ago

Am glad all my children are not in this NDC induced-poverty-stricken country. I pity those of you left behind

Am glad all my children are not in this NDC induced-poverty-stricken country. I pity those of you left behind
Segoe 11 years ago

The chief thief, the president and his NDC thieves should have paraded themselves with their stolen money for all to see.

The chief thief, the president and his NDC thieves should have paraded themselves with their stolen money for all to see.
KOFI NUA 11 years ago

SMART PEOPLE KNOW THEY ARE ALL THE SAME. IN POLITICS TO MAKE MONEY FOR THEMSELVES AND FAMILY.

SMART PEOPLE KNOW THEY ARE ALL THE SAME. IN POLITICS TO MAKE MONEY FOR THEMSELVES AND FAMILY.
Yaw Adu-Asare 11 years ago

It looks like this fainting affair is becoming an annual problem and must be investigated properly.

It looks like this fainting affair is becoming an annual problem and must be investigated properly.
SMOOTH 11 years ago

STUPID FOOLS.....WHY CANT THESE ASSHOLE POLITICIANS BUILD A LARGE CANOPY FOR THESE KIDS....

STUPID FOOLS.....WHY CANT THESE ASSHOLE POLITICIANS BUILD A LARGE CANOPY FOR THESE KIDS....
Akoroga Isaac 11 years ago

Is nothing than hunger,government what are you doing about the school feeding program?Next time, no food no matching.

Is nothing than hunger,government what are you doing about the school feeding program?Next time, no food no matching.
HASSAN RASTA GERMANY 11 years ago

YOU ARE A FOOL. EVEN IF IT WERE TO BE NANA ADDO HE WILL COMMAND THE SCHOOL TO WAIT ON PARADE SINCE ON THE 5TH TO THE 6TH MARCH. YOU KNOW YOURSELF VERY WELL HOW YOUR SHORT MAN NANA ADDO DANKWAH AKUFFO ADDO LIKES POST. BECAUSE ...
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YOU ARE A FOOL. EVEN IF IT WERE TO BE NANA ADDO HE WILL COMMAND THE SCHOOL TO WAIT ON PARADE SINCE ON THE 5TH TO THE 6TH MARCH. YOU KNOW YOURSELF VERY WELL HOW YOUR SHORT MAN NANA ADDO DANKWAH AKUFFO ADDO LIKES POST. BECAUSE HE IS TOO SHORT ANYTIME HE SEES A POOR TALL PERSON HE WANT TO SHOW HIS POWER OR WEALTH TO CONTROL HIM. SO MIND YOUR STUPID SPEECH.
Ben, U.S. 11 years ago

The ministers, government officials, police, army, and private groups can go and march, but the children should stay at home. The children of the ministers and the rich are in private schools and therefore do not go and march ...
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The ministers, government officials, police, army, and private groups can go and march, but the children should stay at home. The children of the ministers and the rich are in private schools and therefore do not go and march. It is inhumane to subject these poor (and sometimes hungry) children to long hours of standing in the sun to salute corrupt and lazy politicians and government officials. These children are not offered drinks during long standing hours and marching routines. During my elementary school days, we were subjected to these punishment on each independence day. I remember waking up early in the morning around 6:00 am to prepare for school and the independence day march. We march about half a mile to the main park and then sadly wait for hours in the sun for the DCE or regional minister who usually arrive very late. They make political speeches and promises which are usually above our understanding. I therefore don't have any good memories of independence day; a day which was supposed to bring happiness to us. Parliament should address this and change the way we use children during the celebration.
ghanaba 11 years ago

stop this barbarious tradition. what really justifies this ceremony. is it a prolongation of our miserable living conditions. i remember one presidential candidate thought it wise to ban this uncalled ceremony. simply because ...
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stop this barbarious tradition. what really justifies this ceremony. is it a prolongation of our miserable living conditions. i remember one presidential candidate thought it wise to ban this uncalled ceremony. simply because he did not win make his initiative obselete. why not a short regional ceremony with the national security representing every region or district assembly. i am waiting to see what may seem an unpopular decision from the onset from elegant atenga, at least one and only one. he scares me more than anything else. this attitude of pronostic governance of being neutral, and nice to everybody for the next eight years. it is akuffo that ghs have vowed never to put him on the throne. the day he is gone, i bet you they will win. so i promise you, as you have the opportunity to serve your generation now or never. you have till now had everything on silver platter, and the first of its kind in the history of gh.(every instance of prayer think of jj and his oldtime accolate the late mills)this is prosperity of legacy. power corrupts and absolute power does so absolutely. leave an indelible mark, a bite at a time)esp. where there is so much to be done) with your name. everything is vanity, you came with a name and you may leave with a positive or negative sign beside it. neutrality means (dont read from any book like swiss is neutral, ask the jews) ineffective,insipid,lukewarm.even jesus from every compassion he might have for his creation, has decreed vomiting such an element .like a bridge,there is a flow above and a flow below.
Evans 11 years ago

If their parents are receiving between 200 and 400 Ghana, they will definitely forego breakfast everyday. After all the noise being made on the SINGLE SPINE ... There is suffering in the land. E dey haaard kekekeeeeeeeeeeeee ...
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If their parents are receiving between 200 and 400 Ghana, they will definitely forego breakfast everyday. After all the noise being made on the SINGLE SPINE ... There is suffering in the land. E dey haaard kekekeeeeeeeeeeeee !.
Maame 11 years ago

each year they faint due,each year its the sun. each year the children did not take breakfast........... if you cant or noting can be done about it then stop reporting

each year they faint due,each year its the sun. each year the children did not take breakfast........... if you cant or noting can be done about it then stop reporting
SMOOTH 11 years ago

LEAVE THESE KIDS ALONE. LET THE STUPID USELESS POLITICIANS DO THE MARCHING....

LEAVE THESE KIDS ALONE. LET THE STUPID USELESS POLITICIANS DO THE MARCHING....
GOD IS WATCHING --USA 11 years ago

THERE WAS NO EVEN WATER AT HOME HOW DO YOU THINK THE OUTSIDE WILL BE WHY DID YOU EVEN GO THERE, YOUR SCHOOL FEES IS NOT PAID, WHAT DID YOU BRING HOME A FLAG OF GHANA?.

THERE WAS NO EVEN WATER AT HOME HOW DO YOU THINK THE OUTSIDE WILL BE WHY DID YOU EVEN GO THERE, YOUR SCHOOL FEES IS NOT PAID, WHAT DID YOU BRING HOME A FLAG OF GHANA?.

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