Mahama has disrespected visiting Lebanese Leader - Sekou

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Dr. med.William Acquah,Germany 11 years ago

Don`t forget that the presidency of Mahama is under scrutiny at the Supreme Court.He is very insecure!He is in a very shaky position!

Don`t forget that the presidency of Mahama is under scrutiny at the Supreme Court.He is very insecure!He is in a very shaky position!
KWAME 11 years ago

HE IS CRACKING

HE IS CRACKING
NANA ADDO IS EVIL. 11 years ago

LISTEN TO THIS FOOL AGAIN

LISTEN TO THIS FOOL AGAIN
HAHAHA 11 years ago

Dr Sekou Nkrumah is talking too much now a days and must be Checked

Dr Sekou Nkrumah is talking too much now a days and must be Checked
TerriblY Spe cifiC 11 years ago

OUR PRESIDENTS HAVE SUFFERED SAME FATE FOR YEARS. PERHAPS MAHAMA WAS BUSY. GIVE US A BREAK.

OUR PRESIDENTS HAVE SUFFERED SAME FATE FOR YEARS. PERHAPS MAHAMA WAS BUSY. GIVE US A BREAK.
hammond 11 years ago

HOW MANY TIMES HAS A SITTING U.S PRESIDENT EVER WELCOME ANOTHER HEAD OF STATE AT THE AIRPORT. ONLY ONCE DURING JF KENNEDY ERA.DOES IT MEAN THE U.S PRESIDENT SNUBS OR DISRESPECT OTHER HEAD OF STATES. SEKOU GROW UP.MAYBE YOUR H ...
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HOW MANY TIMES HAS A SITTING U.S PRESIDENT EVER WELCOME ANOTHER HEAD OF STATE AT THE AIRPORT. ONLY ONCE DURING JF KENNEDY ERA.DOES IT MEAN THE U.S PRESIDENT SNUBS OR DISRESPECT OTHER HEAD OF STATES. SEKOU GROW UP.MAYBE YOUR HIV IS AFFECTING YOUR BRAIN
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...
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 11 years ago

WILL THE LEBANESE PRESIDENT MEET MAHAMA AT SOME POINT DURING HIS 3 DAY VISIT? SO WAT IS SEKOU'S PROBLEM? DOES HE HAVE A JOB? HE SHOULD SHUT THE FUCK UP N FIND SMTHING BETTER TO DO. KWASIA, U THINK MAHAMA DONT HVE WOMEN TO CHO ...
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WILL THE LEBANESE PRESIDENT MEET MAHAMA AT SOME POINT DURING HIS 3 DAY VISIT? SO WAT IS SEKOU'S PROBLEM? DOES HE HAVE A JOB? HE SHOULD SHUT THE FUCK UP N FIND SMTHING BETTER TO DO. KWASIA, U THINK MAHAMA DONT HVE WOMEN TO CHOP?
Barima, UK 11 years ago

Are the lebanese and syrians coming back again? They come to exploit the country and steal gold.

Are the lebanese and syrians coming back again? They come to exploit the country and steal gold.
Fellow citizen. 11 years ago

Because you`re fools and you give respect to anyone whose skin color is different from your. You have been doing that to chinese in the country, indians and others.

Because you`re fools and you give respect to anyone whose skin color is different from your. You have been doing that to chinese in the country, indians and others.
Joseph 11 years ago

Yes he did the right thing .yes I was there and the way they they treated us oh god no Arab will get water from me to hell with him

Yes he did the right thing .yes I was there and the way they they treated us oh god no Arab will get water from me to hell with him
betty 11 years ago

Who cares, sekuo.

Who cares, sekuo.
Ganaba 11 years ago

YOU AND YOUR NDC WILL BE GIVEN A VERY LONG EVERLASTING BREAK AFTER THE COURT CASE IS OVER.

YOU AND YOUR NDC WILL BE GIVEN A VERY LONG EVERLASTING BREAK AFTER THE COURT CASE IS OVER.
imoyana 11 years ago

true, not as if the lebanese prez has complained. Give us a break.

true, not as if the lebanese prez has complained. Give us a break.
kyikyibi 11 years ago

I like Dr Kwame nkrumah Idealogy but its seem his son Dr Sekou is still school boy, let me tell him that before any President will come to visit any coutry that president will be aware that either he /she will meet the sittig ...
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I like Dr Kwame nkrumah Idealogy but its seem his son Dr Sekou is still school boy, let me tell him that before any President will come to visit any coutry that president will be aware that either he /she will meet the sittig president of the coutry or other appointed goverement officials if the president is not in position to meet the person on arrival and why this guy don't uderstand
JOHN MAHAMA IS EVIL 11 years ago

MAHAMA TOLD THE LEBANESE LEADER NOT TO COME BUT WHEN THE LEADER ASK FOR EXPLANATION, MAHAMA TOLD HIM THAT HE WAS TRAVELLING. THE LEADER THEN DECIDED TO COME AND MEET THE FOREIGN MINISTER INSTEAD.

MAHAMA TOLD THE LEBANESE LEADER NOT TO COME BUT WHEN THE LEADER ASK FOR EXPLANATION, MAHAMA TOLD HIM THAT HE WAS TRAVELLING. THE LEADER THEN DECIDED TO COME AND MEET THE FOREIGN MINISTER INSTEAD.
Akpene 11 years ago

After all he is your uncle

After all he is your uncle
ALUGU 11 years ago

MY HEART ACHES WHEN I HEAR PEOPLE WE THINK ARE LEARNED CRITICISE LIKE THIS. ACCRA MYOR COULD EVEN HAVE GONE TO WELCOME HIM!

MY HEART ACHES WHEN I HEAR PEOPLE WE THINK ARE LEARNED CRITICISE LIKE THIS. ACCRA MYOR COULD EVEN HAVE GONE TO WELCOME HIM!
anayomi 11 years ago

NO,WE KNOW FOR A FACT THAT HE IS DEEP UP TO HIS EYE BALLS IN ELECTION FRAUD
UNDER THE CASE HE DID SENT A MINSTER
WHICH IS SUFFICENT UNTILL WE FIND OUT WHO IS THE REAL LEADER OF GHANA

NO,WE KNOW FOR A FACT THAT HE IS DEEP UP TO HIS EYE BALLS IN ELECTION FRAUD
UNDER THE CASE HE DID SENT A MINSTER
WHICH IS SUFFICENT UNTILL WE FIND OUT WHO IS THE REAL LEADER OF GHANA
BALL ROLLING 11 years ago

Nana was defeated live , he has NO vision, NO charisma, too short and too old so Ghanaians rejected him. Accept it, Mahama defeated him live and will defeat him again and again if there are 10x elections.

Nana was defeated live , he has NO vision, NO charisma, too short and too old so Ghanaians rejected him. Accept it, Mahama defeated him live and will defeat him again and again if there are 10x elections.
MAHAMA INCOMPETENT 11 years ago

IDIOT MAHAMA ONLY NDC RESPECT HIM,HE IS GAY,CRIMINAL,JUJU DRUG ADDICTED,KILLED MILLS HIS HANDS ARE BLOOD,GHANA GOLD TO IRAN,SHAME ON HIM,

IDIOT MAHAMA ONLY NDC RESPECT HIM,HE IS GAY,CRIMINAL,JUJU DRUG ADDICTED,KILLED MILLS HIS HANDS ARE BLOOD,GHANA GOLD TO IRAN,SHAME ON HIM,
Patroit 11 years ago

Non-sense!! However, Nkrumah has ;mouth diarrhrea'
His comments sometimes off the track. He should get a rral job and think critically before spitting out.

Non-sense!! However, Nkrumah has ;mouth diarrhrea'
His comments sometimes off the track. He should get a rral job and think critically before spitting out.
Kankam 11 years ago

No real doctor puts'med' after title.Have a life.

No real doctor puts'med' after title.Have a life.
Akosua Faibille 11 years ago

The problem with Sekou i sthat he talks too much and seems not to have any measure of wisdom to guide his utterances. His friends should advise him to to keep quiet, take himself out os public discuss and have some deep and l ...
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The problem with Sekou i sthat he talks too much and seems not to have any measure of wisdom to guide his utterances. His friends should advise him to to keep quiet, take himself out os public discuss and have some deep and long introspection before coming out again to talk on public issues in measured manner.
Now, he is just losing it all left and right.
Iconomics-Nima 11 years ago

Sekou must keep his mouth shut.

Sekou must keep his mouth shut.
ALUGU 11 years ago

No wonder this idiot was booted out from office. He doesn't seem to undertand a Minister's position in government. Is the president to be "boy boy" al the time? Everything the president, everything the president. Oh ho!

No wonder this idiot was booted out from office. He doesn't seem to undertand a Minister's position in government. Is the president to be "boy boy" al the time? Everything the president, everything the president. Oh ho!
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 11 years ago

It's not true that Presidents meet Presidents and welcome them on arrival at airports. That depends on the type of visits. There is a difference between official and state visits. State visits are at the invitation of the hea ...
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It's not true that Presidents meet Presidents and welcome them on arrival at airports. That depends on the type of visits. There is a difference between official and state visits. State visits are at the invitation of the head of state of the host country and often the head of state welcomes the visiting presidents and gives a state diner. Even in the UK and USA the head of state does not welcome them at the airport for security reasons. Akosua, you are right that this Sekou guy talks too much and often ignorant on the subject he is talking about.
Why 11 years ago

I think Dr Sekou is now talking too much and must be advised.

I think Dr Sekou is now talking too much and must be advised.
Fire Burn U 11 years ago

You have defined a state visit but left out official visit. That;s unlike you, go on, tell us the difference.

You have defined a state visit but left out official visit. That;s unlike you, go on, tell us the difference.
Omanbapa Osei Oy3ade3yie 11 years ago

Depending on what the President has on his agenda, he may meet guests personally or send delegates on his behalf. Both cases are 100% official!

Depending on what the President has on his agenda, he may meet guests personally or send delegates on his behalf. Both cases are 100% official!
Ben, U.S. 11 years ago

Why do we compare ourselves to the U.K and U.S only when it suits us. Sekou may have a point. Nothing should surprise us because government officials have misfired on numerous occasion and may have forgotten that the Presid ...
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Why do we compare ourselves to the U.K and U.S only when it suits us. Sekou may have a point. Nothing should surprise us because government officials have misfired on numerous occasion and may have forgotten that the President of Lebanon was on his way to Ghana.
Concerned Ghanaian Canadian 11 years ago

If the President was unavailable to meet his counterpart from Lebanon, where was the Vice-President of Ghana?

If the President was unavailable to meet his counterpart from Lebanon, where was the Vice-President of Ghana?
Amevor 11 years ago

He is engaged in a hot gay activity with his NDC 'Kojo Besia'

He is engaged in a hot gay activity with his NDC 'Kojo Besia'
luck 11 years ago

The name Nkrumah always draw attention and for good reason and for that matter his children.Unfortunately for his children the need for independent thinking is becoming an anathema to both faction of the political divide.Nkru ...
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The name Nkrumah always draw attention and for good reason and for that matter his children.Unfortunately for his children the need for independent thinking is becoming an anathema to both faction of the political divide.Nkrumaist and anti Nkrumaist all descend on the children when they express their independent opinion and that is unfortunate.I personally fervently disagree with Sekou on most of his o pinon but I respect them.It is time we see the Osagyefo's children as independent adults with their own opinion instead of seeing them through the stature of their father.
JACK MEOFF 11 years ago

The first question that should be asked is WHO INVITED THIS PARASITE ?

The first question that should be asked is WHO INVITED THIS PARASITE ?
Fo Dela 11 years ago

what does this tahir squre-man wants at all. all his comments are always much ado about nothing.

what does this tahir squre-man wants at all. all his comments are always much ado about nothing.
Zikpedoda 11 years ago

Sena,or uncle say ask sekou what his problem is.

Sena,or uncle say ask sekou what his problem is.
Shamu 11 years ago

Hey BOy, you need to be taught how to talk. I did not anything at all that shows why president disrespected a Lebanese president. Is better you learn how to understand things.

Hey BOy, you need to be taught how to talk. I did not anything at all that shows why president disrespected a Lebanese president. Is better you learn how to understand things.
KOSI 11 years ago

I think Seikou Nkrumah is becoming a nuisance with his criticisms. The guy complains about all and everything, sometimes I wonder if he carefully think about the things he says before bla bla bla. What is wrong with a foreign ...
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I think Seikou Nkrumah is becoming a nuisance with his criticisms. The guy complains about all and everything, sometimes I wonder if he carefully think about the things he says before bla bla bla. What is wrong with a foreign minister welcomimg a prez at the airport? I think the guy is desperately seeking attention now.
AFIA 11 years ago

Do not criticise the President till you know why he was not at the airport to receive his Lebanese counterpart

Do not criticise the President till you know why he was not at the airport to receive his Lebanese counterpart
FUFUO DADESEN 11 years ago

YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT "AIRPORT"?.YOU GOTTA COME UP WITH SOMETHING CONCRETE TO BLAST THE PRESEIDENT FOR.GEESH.'AIRPORTS", GET THE FUCKARERHEAR.

YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT "AIRPORT"?.YOU GOTTA COME UP WITH SOMETHING CONCRETE TO BLAST THE PRESEIDENT FOR.GEESH.'AIRPORTS", GET THE FUCKARERHEAR.
ghamail 11 years ago

Get your emails at ghamail.com

Get your emails at ghamail.com
Naa W 11 years ago

people must go and learn about diplomacy before they make some of these comments. the fact that Obama does not meet the president when he goes to the states doesn't mean he should do the same to others when they come to his c ...
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people must go and learn about diplomacy before they make some of these comments. the fact that Obama does not meet the president when he goes to the states doesn't mean he should do the same to others when they come to his country. supposing it was Obama who is visiting Ghana would he send the minister of foreign affairs to go and meet him despite the fact that he has never met him when he goes to the states. he will even go to the airport with his chicken just to get recognition from prez Obama. the prez should wise-up and his followers should make informed comments and stop this childish behaviours
Para Ti Para Mi 11 years ago

I hope this signals an end to the odious habit of Ghanaian ministers going to the airport to see the president off or welcome him back from his trips. Greeting foreign dignitaries should be the job of the State Protocol organ ...
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I hope this signals an end to the odious habit of Ghanaian ministers going to the airport to see the president off or welcome him back from his trips. Greeting foreign dignitaries should be the job of the State Protocol organization. The president receives these visitors properly at his house. A busy president doesn't have three hours to spare to go to meet someone at the airport. this is nonsense.
Appletus 11 years ago

Sometimes, Sekou is so emphatic in his erratic analysis... why must a president welcome a president. Is there a laid down diplomatic ruling anywhere suggesting the contrary in Ghana politics? This guy wants always to be heard ...
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Sometimes, Sekou is so emphatic in his erratic analysis... why must a president welcome a president. Is there a laid down diplomatic ruling anywhere suggesting the contrary in Ghana politics? This guy wants always to be heard...perhaps canvassing for a position in a camp he deserted for greener pasture. By the way , how long has he even stayed in Ghana to seem to exert tremendous know how in ghana politics. Fact that , the dad was first president does not give him any additional sense to be a prime analyst. Sometimes , he deviates so much off the point that one wonders why he is even on the panel at all?
Show boy 11 years ago

Since 1989 ( appletus you hear)

Since 1989 ( appletus you hear)
ABU 11 years ago

Most of time Nkrumah must be ignored.Being Nkrumah's son does not always give the opening or privilege to comment on every situation.

Most of time Nkrumah must be ignored.Being Nkrumah's son does not always give the opening or privilege to comment on every situation.
PROSPER GPANDO 11 years ago

THIS IS IRRELEVANT

THIS IS IRRELEVANT
Onua pa 11 years ago

Is it a testament for a President to meet his counterpart on arrival at airport? Sekou, you're going too fast.

Is it a testament for a President to meet his counterpart on arrival at airport? Sekou, you're going too fast.
JOHN ASIEDU NKETIA 11 years ago

SEKOU, YOU ARE STRETCHING YOUR NECK TOO FAR. ARAB PEOPLE DON'T LIKE SAMARA (BLACK PEOPLE). HE DIDN'T MEET HIM AT THE AIRPORT AND SO WHAT? GO TO ANY ARAB WORLD AND SEE THE WAY ARABS TREAT BLACK PEOPLE.

SEKOU, YOU ARE STRETCHING YOUR NECK TOO FAR. ARAB PEOPLE DON'T LIKE SAMARA (BLACK PEOPLE). HE DIDN'T MEET HIM AT THE AIRPORT AND SO WHAT? GO TO ANY ARAB WORLD AND SEE THE WAY ARABS TREAT BLACK PEOPLE.
anayomi 11 years ago

and treat them like crap in their own countrys why kiss the man ass?

and treat them like crap in their own countrys why kiss the man ass?
Amanda UK 11 years ago

Arabs like blacks,you need moves around the world. I write from experience.
Anyway, we must not judge our president but why didnt the Vice-president do his part. Perhaps president will see him off.

Arabs like blacks,you need moves around the world. I write from experience.
Anyway, we must not judge our president but why didnt the Vice-president do his part. Perhaps president will see him off.
PATAPAA 11 years ago

At the moment, Ghana does not have a legitimate President yet. Mahama is a hoax and any head of state who treats him as the legitimate President of Ghana does so at his or own peril.

At the moment, Ghana does not have a legitimate President yet. Mahama is a hoax and any head of state who treats him as the legitimate President of Ghana does so at his or own peril.
NPP WARD CHAIRMAN 11 years ago

Another ingrate twerpish clown with nothing in the head! Who then is the legitimate Head of Ghana? These are the kinds of crappy input that makes Ghanaweb a difficult place to engage with more discerning minds.Go get a life!! ...
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Another ingrate twerpish clown with nothing in the head! Who then is the legitimate Head of Ghana? These are the kinds of crappy input that makes Ghanaweb a difficult place to engage with more discerning minds.Go get a life!!!
NERVOUS NDC SUPPORTER 11 years ago

A difficult place indeed when we have your likes who are not identifyable by operating embeded to relish their deadly vernom and disappear. you need deliverance !!!

A difficult place indeed when we have your likes who are not identifyable by operating embeded to relish their deadly vernom and disappear. you need deliverance !!!
Joe 11 years ago

I am surprise this made the news. This is nonsense

I am surprise this made the news. This is nonsense
JDM 11 years ago

Mahama and his vice should learn to dress like responsible and gentlemen. Mahama can put on his casual wear, nothing wrong with that but when going to meet foreign diplomats he should put on a tie. On the other hand he can pu ...
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Mahama and his vice should learn to dress like responsible and gentlemen. Mahama can put on his casual wear, nothing wrong with that but when going to meet foreign diplomats he should put on a tie. On the other hand he can put on his fuugu(smock)or kente cloth with his ahenema. I am referring to Mahama's encounter with ex president Lula of Brazil. Mr Amissah was a disgrace when he met the Italien diploma to ghana. He looked more like acleaner at the Milenium Flagstaff house than a vice president. He may have something at the back of his head.. Losing the court case and becoming jobless.
Yaw Adu 11 years ago

should he use the European dress code?

should he use the European dress code?
Uncle Al 11 years ago

The 1966 coup that saw the overthrow of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Sekou's father did greatly deprived Sekou of many things like growing up without a father, learning to be humble and most of all learning the protocol of countries esp ...
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The 1966 coup that saw the overthrow of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, Sekou's father did greatly deprived Sekou of many things like growing up without a father, learning to be humble and most of all learning the protocol of countries especially since he was born a country leader's son. My advice to Sekou is he must think about bringing a law suit against the NPP fo helping to make him what he has become; a political 'prostitute'.
BUSINESS DEVELOPER 11 years ago

Sekou should grow up and be matured to prove that he really earned his Phd hard way.He is too eractic and never been serious,i dont know radio and television hosts still seek his views and opinions on clear issues

Sekou should grow up and be matured to prove that he really earned his Phd hard way.He is too eractic and never been serious,i dont know radio and television hosts still seek his views and opinions on clear issues
Nana Asare 11 years ago

THE SPOKEMAN FOR THE PRESIDENT SHOULD BE HONEST AND TELL GHANAIANS THAT WHEN Mamaha GOES TO AMERICA, HE DOES NOT VISIT ON Obama's INVITATION AND THEREFORE SHOULD NOT EXPECT TO BE MET BY Obama.

THE SPOKEMAN FOR THE PRESIDENT SHOULD BE HONEST AND TELL GHANAIANS THAT WHEN Mamaha GOES TO AMERICA, HE DOES NOT VISIT ON Obama's INVITATION AND THEREFORE SHOULD NOT EXPECT TO BE MET BY Obama.
Nell - Professional in the US 11 years ago

Who is this Sekou? Who does he think he is? Does he know what real issues are? Ghana is looking for sensible and strategic solutions to move the country forward and now you have this character who wakes up from the wrong side ...
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Who is this Sekou? Who does he think he is? Does he know what real issues are? Ghana is looking for sensible and strategic solutions to move the country forward and now you have this character who wakes up from the wrong side of the bed shooting his mouth with nonsense coupled with foolishness all the time. Someone needs to put a clamp on his mouth. He is not impressive!
Zikpedoda 11 years ago

sekou is it ur egypt connection that is why you are talking like that?do you have any idea how west africans are treated by lebanese?we don't want them in ghana to spite for our citizens to be ordered to lick it on the floor. ...
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sekou is it ur egypt connection that is why you are talking like that?do you have any idea how west africans are treated by lebanese?we don't want them in ghana to spite for our citizens to be ordered to lick it on the floor.new generation new awareness
Amanda UK 11 years ago

Sekou your are right though, you are looking out for the president, even if it seems different.

Sekou your are right though, you are looking out for the president, even if it seems different.
JK 11 years ago

Is Sekou for real? Does he not have anything sensible doing? Send on to plant trees or sweet.

Is Sekou for real? Does he not have anything sensible doing? Send on to plant trees or sweet.
dadiebatakari 11 years ago

The president needs schooling. You
don't have to allow him lower the
dignity of the motherland.

The president needs schooling. You
don't have to allow him lower the
dignity of the motherland.
Igp 11 years ago

Sekuo, Ghana does not need you and we are fed up with your nonsense. The president of Ghana does not have to oblige to meeting foreign heads of State. He is the president and he sets the tone for our foreign policies. He eith ...
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Sekuo, Ghana does not need you and we are fed up with your nonsense. The president of Ghana does not have to oblige to meeting foreign heads of State. He is the president and he sets the tone for our foreign policies. He either chooses to meet the leader of another country or he can delegate any senior member of his cabienet to do so. Again, what if the visiting president is a ceremonial Head of State, then the president would not have to meet him in person. what if the president has a preoccupied agenda of national importance, should John Mahama be there to meet a ceremonial head of state? Jacob Zuma of South Africa will not meet the president of US because that is the standard procotcol of S Africa. Sekuo, you talk too much and Ghana does not need a crazy Pan-Arabite to dictate to us what to do in our country. Kwame Nkrumah was our respected founder of Ghana. But who are you, sekuo? crazy bore-head. Shut up. Mahama is too soft for Ghana.
KOLOOKO-JAPAN 11 years ago

SEKOU WILL NEVER BE PLEASED WITH EVERYTHING. A MAN FULL OF HATRED AND SELF-CENTERED HEART. SEKOU WENT ON TO DENY HIS OWN HALF BROTHER AS A FAMILY MEMBER.WHICH NATURE DOES HE BELONGS? A CRAZY GUY WHO ALWAYS SEEK FAULTS FROM PE ...
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SEKOU WILL NEVER BE PLEASED WITH EVERYTHING. A MAN FULL OF HATRED AND SELF-CENTERED HEART. SEKOU WENT ON TO DENY HIS OWN HALF BROTHER AS A FAMILY MEMBER.WHICH NATURE DOES HE BELONGS? A CRAZY GUY WHO ALWAYS SEEK FAULTS FROM PEOPLE. A PIG YOU ARE
jankrojah 11 years ago

Sek this is irrelevant people are tapping state water and electricity for free leaving airconditions on 24/7 wasting water have you thought of that? Now there is no water no power & you blaming a gov who came to power 3months ...
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Sek this is irrelevant people are tapping state water and electricity for free leaving airconditions on 24/7 wasting water have you thought of that? Now there is no water no power & you blaming a gov who came to power 3months ago please pu
Joe ballack UK 11 years ago

Mahama

Mahama
Frank Dodam 11 years ago

I is so embarrassing to notice that there are so many of our country men who once held high public offices and yet they are so ignorant of world affairs.
How can the president of the nation stop all important official dut ...
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I is so embarrassing to notice that there are so many of our country men who once held high public offices and yet they are so ignorant of world affairs.
How can the president of the nation stop all important official duties to meet visiting leaders at the point of entry.
How many times do you recall the UK prime Minister or the German Chancellor racing to the airport because a head of state from the gulf region is arriving in their country .
Some people need to grow up
in that country (Ghana ). It is only a no brainer who will think that every thing in Ghana is about one person i.e. President Mahatma
What of the millions of Ghanaians down there are you all brain dead .
Is it only your president who is awake? How can the President be responsible for your inactions .
Please avoid telling the world that you are incapable of using your brains in the twenty first century .
Frank 11 years ago

Well, you make better sense when you stick to the uninformed comment from Sekou Nkrumah. If you expect ALL Ghanaians to rally to prevent ALL ignorant loud mouths from expressing their points of view, then you may be the one ...
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Well, you make better sense when you stick to the uninformed comment from Sekou Nkrumah. If you expect ALL Ghanaians to rally to prevent ALL ignorant loud mouths from expressing their points of view, then you may be the one who needs to be examined, together with Sekou.
Free speech means stupid views can also be expressed. Then everyone has the freedom to criticise, comment on, or condemn the expressed views. It does not mean preventing others from speaking unless they make sense, according to you or anyone else.
Adobah 11 years ago

Lordy, Lordy, Lordy. This guy looks like Nkrumah! But why does he Think like Paa Grant? As3m s3 be!

Lordy, Lordy, Lordy. This guy looks like Nkrumah! But why does he Think like Paa Grant? As3m s3 be!
Adobah 11 years ago

Or is it the Arab side of him which we are seeing of him these days? Maybe the president should have gone to Lebanon to personally usher his counterpart in. What do you think? I am laughing out loud right now.

Or is it the Arab side of him which we are seeing of him these days? Maybe the president should have gone to Lebanon to personally usher his counterpart in. What do you think? I am laughing out loud right now.
Kaw Ansah 11 years ago

Aboa ba what du you mean why does he think like Paa Grant. If it was not for Paa Grant´s investment there would have been no Independence movement. Next time becarefull with your comments.

Aboa ba what du you mean why does he think like Paa Grant. If it was not for Paa Grant´s investment there would have been no Independence movement. Next time becarefull with your comments.
T.@ 11 years ago

You talk on every subject sekou. There is nothing wrong when the FM. welcomes the Lebanese laeder at the airport. wake up sekou.

You talk on every subject sekou. There is nothing wrong when the FM. welcomes the Lebanese laeder at the airport. wake up sekou.
PREZZO 11 years ago

ANY VALE ADDED OR PROPAGANDA TO DIVERT THE FAILING NDC. THE PRESIDENT ID DOOMED. NOTHING CAN SAVE HIM. IF YOU FAST FOR HIM YOU WILL GO HUNGRY FOR NOTHING.

ANY VALE ADDED OR PROPAGANDA TO DIVERT THE FAILING NDC. THE PRESIDENT ID DOOMED. NOTHING CAN SAVE HIM. IF YOU FAST FOR HIM YOU WILL GO HUNGRY FOR NOTHING.
Mediocrity Is-A-Sin. 11 years ago

Mr Sekou, you are wrong, there are numerous times Ghanaian President has been met by Foreign Ministers and not Presidents or Prime Ministers, so stop making song and dance about it.

Mr Sekou, you are wrong, there are numerous times Ghanaian President has been met by Foreign Ministers and not Presidents or Prime Ministers, so stop making song and dance about it.
PREZZO 11 years ago

IF THERE IS ANY VERB TO DISCRIBE ASEIDU NKETIA AND THE NDC GUYS WHO FILED THE APPLICATION IT FOOLISH, STUPID, ROGUES, RASCALS,DEMONS, SNAKES, AND SERPENTS WHO GET THEIR BREASTS SUCKED DAILY BY SNAKES AND CAMELS

IF THERE IS ANY VERB TO DISCRIBE ASEIDU NKETIA AND THE NDC GUYS WHO FILED THE APPLICATION IT FOOLISH, STUPID, ROGUES, RASCALS,DEMONS, SNAKES, AND SERPENTS WHO GET THEIR BREASTS SUCKED DAILY BY SNAKES AND CAMELS
KING SASRA 11 years ago

I THINK SEKOU MUST NOW VISIT THE PSYCHIATRIST. HE TALKS DIFFERENTLY THIS DAYS, AS THOUGH HIS BRAINS ARE CRACKED.

I THINK SEKOU MUST NOW VISIT THE PSYCHIATRIST. HE TALKS DIFFERENTLY THIS DAYS, AS THOUGH HIS BRAINS ARE CRACKED.
Osagefo 11 years ago

The World Is Fat: The Law Of Supply And Demand And The Western Diet
Mar 15 2013, 6:00 | by Luigi Gratton | about: HLF
By Luigi Gratton M.D., M.P.H., and Herbalife Vice President of Worldwide Product Marketing

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The World Is Fat: The Law Of Supply And Demand And The Western Diet
Mar 15 2013, 6:00 | by Luigi Gratton | about: HLF
By Luigi Gratton M.D., M.P.H., and Herbalife Vice President of Worldwide Product Marketing

During his presentation on Herbalife (HLF) in December, Pershing Square hedge fund manager Bill Ackman told investors a number of reasons for his belief that the company is a "pyramid scheme." One of his allegations was that Herbalife was using its recent sales growth overseas to mask dwindling revenues in more mature markets, where the alleged scheme had played out.

He even got some chuckles when he questioned why the nutrition company would be selling weight-loss shakes to, of all people, Africans.

"Ghana?" he said in mock surprise. "They're selling a weight loss product in Ghana?"

Although my forte is public health, not corporate finance, I can tell you with confidence that Herbalife's expansion into places like Ghana is a matter of simple supply and demand.

First, to correct Ackman's assertion, Herbalife's revenues from new markets like Ghana, which the company entered in 2011, are small compared to the growth in established markets like the United States. The company derives only 8 percent of its overall revenues from markets opened within the last nine years [see page 70].

But all indications are these new markets will continue growing. Herbalife doesn't break down most net sales by country, but our numbers have shown steady growth in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region [EMEA], from nearly $528 million in 2010 to $628 million in 2012--a nearly 19% increase [see page 10].

Countries like Ghana are contributing to that trend. The reason: Obesity has become a global epidemic.

For the first time in history, obesity has replaced hunger as a leading contributor to chronic health conditions, according to the comprehensive 2012 Global Burden of Disease study-released a week before Mr. Ackman's presentation.

No longer are the health and economic effects of over-eating confined to America, where an estimated 62 percent of the population is either overweight or obese. With globalization and the spread of the Western diet, the world is not only flat - it's fat. There has been a global surge of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and back problems.

Yes, even in Ghana. Although sub-Saharan Africa hasn't been hit nearly as hard as elsewhere, more advanced countries like Ghana are showing signs of the obesity blight. The Ghana Medical Journal has estimated that 65 percent of the women in Accra, the nation's capital, are either overweight or obese when compared to the body mass index published by the World Health Organization. Concluded the Journal: "The prevalence of obesity in West Africa rapidly increased during the last two decades of the 20th Century and continues to increase in the 21st Century."

I saw this for myself during a brief visit to Accra last summer to train 1,200 Herbalife distributors.

Instead of a backwater filled with emaciated tribesmen, as Mr. Ackman would have us believe, I found a buzzing hub of West Africa's second-largest economy. There was poverty and traffic, to be sure, but also an abundance of elegantly dressed and plump people. The drive in from the airport featured a parade of neon signs and handmade placards for fast food joints and sugared sodas. The hotel snack bar did a brisk business in cookies, chocolate and chips.

There was a clear need for help (demand), as the rising Ghana middle class finds itself seduced by convenience and snack foods. And the middle class is increasingly reaching for nutritional shakes (supply) as a way to control their caloric intake while receiving the recommended daily requirements of protein, vitamins and minerals. Hundreds of scientific papers have explored the efficacy of nutritional shakes for weight management-evidence endorsed by the European Food Safety Authority and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Of course, successful weight management also demands will power and moral support. Herbalife also offers that moral support through its network of distributors, who serve as personal weight coaches to their clients.

A worldwide trend creates a growing customer base clamoring for products to address their needs - sounds like a successful business formula to me. For Herbalife, it has been in Ghana, as well as the more mature markets such as the United States, where contrary to Mr. Ackman's claims, business, along with waistbands, continues to expand.

Certainly Mr. Ackman couldn't have been that ignorant of the basic economic and behavioral dynamic fueling Herbalife's success.

Or maybe it is business, after all. Herbalife's success presents a challenge to Pershing Square's other investing strategies. In recent years, Mr. Ackman's fund has invested in four of North America's biggest fast-food companies, worldwide names that peddle donuts, triple-decker burgers, fries and oversized shakes. Herbalife's battle against obesity would flatten out the supply curve for these staples of the modern Western diet - staples that have made Mr. Ackman and his fellow investors rich.

Meanwhile, the damage they are doing to the rest of us, even in Ghana, is no laughing matter.

Disclosure: I am long HLF. I am Herbalife's Vice President of Worldwide Product Marketing.
Kantika 11 years ago

An Arab would always be an Arab no matter his geograhical location. Sekou is fighting for his Arab brothers. Notwithstanding, your concern the President has done he thought fit period.

An Arab would always be an Arab no matter his geograhical location. Sekou is fighting for his Arab brothers. Notwithstanding, your concern the President has done he thought fit period.
insight to the bone 11 years ago

Sekou this time pepeni is right . would obama recieve every head of state that goes to america? we have serious problems with water and electricity and as commander in chief about to consider a state of emergency its best he ...
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Sekou this time pepeni is right . would obama recieve every head of state that goes to america? we have serious problems with water and electricity and as commander in chief about to consider a state of emergency its best he stays focused and not waste valuable time hosting who ever .Personally i hope he arrests all the engineers and the people of the ministry of energy and have the AG persecute them for gross negligence and financial loss of the state and economy. besides that what have lebanese ever done for us except like pepefuo just take ? pepeni is now getting serious and just might succeed in doing something good .
Ben, U.S. 11 years ago

We only compare Ghana to U.S. when it suits us. Well, America is clean so let's clean our gutters. Sekou is right. We have troops in Lebanon and therefore there is a relationship. According to Ghana's protocol, a visiting lea ...
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We only compare Ghana to U.S. when it suits us. Well, America is clean so let's clean our gutters. Sekou is right. We have troops in Lebanon and therefore there is a relationship. According to Ghana's protocol, a visiting leader of another nation is met at airport by either the President or Vice-President. No American President has ever welcomed the President of another nation at the airport because it is not part of THEIR PROTOCOL.
OMANBA 11 years ago

Sekou is truly a big fool and appears to know nothing about diplomacy.On so many occassions leaders have been met at airports by foreign ministers and later on meet the either the prime minister or the president of the nation ...
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Sekou is truly a big fool and appears to know nothing about diplomacy.On so many occassions leaders have been met at airports by foreign ministers and later on meet the either the prime minister or the president of the nation.Sekou is a bufoon and the earlier he stopped in his tracks the better.And this is a person who holds a doctorate.Anyway,a fool will be a fool whether he holds a doctorate or not.
Zohefong Dobia 11 years ago

The visiting president is only a ceremonial president. By proctocol he can be welcomed by a Vice president or a Foriegn Minister. Caput?

The visiting president is only a ceremonial president. By proctocol he can be welcomed by a Vice president or a Foriegn Minister. Caput?
Frank 11 years ago

This is absolute ignorance about protocol. Depending on the personal or national relationship between the two heads of state or or the two countries, or the absolute importance of the country whose head of state is visiting, ...
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This is absolute ignorance about protocol. Depending on the personal or national relationship between the two heads of state or or the two countries, or the absolute importance of the country whose head of state is visiting, protocol may determine who is most appropriate to meet the visiting head of state. If you have no clue about these issues, it is sensible to save us from commenting on everything under the sun.
mahama killed mills,we need 2 know 11 years ago

WISE MAN,SEKOU TELL ALL,AS JJ SAID IT ALL,PERIOD,STUPID NDC MAHAMA CRIMINALS,THIEVES

WISE MAN,SEKOU TELL ALL,AS JJ SAID IT ALL,PERIOD,STUPID NDC MAHAMA CRIMINALS,THIEVES
Mahama de Thief 11 years ago

Mahama is not a president anyway so Sekou don't worry about it.

Mahama is not a president anyway so Sekou don't worry about it.
Whatever 11 years ago

Habah.... Sekou looks like infected with NPP's unreasonable criticism virus

Habah.... Sekou looks like infected with NPP's unreasonable criticism virus
Mohammed Ibrahim 11 years ago

You are a Stupid Foreigner.

You are a Stupid Foreigner.
Oscuro 11 years ago

Would this guy ever shut the fuck up. What's wrong with him and Rawlings? Do they think they must always have the last word? Ghana belong to Ghanaians and not these two bafoons.To hell with them!!

Would this guy ever shut the fuck up. What's wrong with him and Rawlings? Do they think they must always have the last word? Ghana belong to Ghanaians and not these two bafoons.To hell with them!!
Kwaku 11 years ago

Nonsense, don't compare that brainless Sekou to JJ dam idiot.

Nonsense, don't compare that brainless Sekou to JJ dam idiot.
Bobo 11 years ago

Oh Sekou!Sekou!!Sekou!!!.How many times have I called u? You have misfired.Anybody even Makola woman can meet a visiting President provided protocol arranged for that. Look for job and stop this useless argument.Sakouuuuuuuuu ...
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Oh Sekou!Sekou!!Sekou!!!.How many times have I called u? You have misfired.Anybody even Makola woman can meet a visiting President provided protocol arranged for that. Look for job and stop this useless argument.Sakouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
plain Truth, Texas 11 years ago

That this failed dumb Ndc lawyer Annan compares Ghana (Stealer Mahama) to USA (Obama)is not surprising! Who is Mahama to be met at JFK airport by Obama or any US president? Failed Annan can go on and tickle himself. That can ...
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That this failed dumb Ndc lawyer Annan compares Ghana (Stealer Mahama) to USA (Obama)is not surprising! Who is Mahama to be met at JFK airport by Obama or any US president? Failed Annan can go on and tickle himself. That can never happen! Dumbest analogy from the dumbest lawyer.
GOAHEAD 11 years ago

SEKOU IS SICK, WHY DO YOU SO ALLOW HIM ON AIR. NPP ARE SORE LOSERS.

SEKOU IS SICK, WHY DO YOU SO ALLOW HIM ON AIR. NPP ARE SORE LOSERS.
Beth 11 years ago

I pray God helps you to bring your heart before God to help you check the motives behind what you say and give you wisdom to know how to speak.

I pray God helps you to bring your heart before God to help you check the motives behind what you say and give you wisdom to know how to speak.
norvisi 11 years ago

Sekou , how many presidents do you know who met other visiting presidents?Just stop the nonsense!

Sekou , how many presidents do you know who met other visiting presidents?Just stop the nonsense!
Law Speaks 11 years ago

So if a President delegates too is a fault. We will not find out oh! Ghananains. Even machines too get spoilt.

So if a President delegates too is a fault. We will not find out oh! Ghananains. Even machines too get spoilt.
Yaw Adu 11 years ago

Is it because you are Egyptian and that Lebanese are your Arab cousins? You look too old for your age Arab-boy.
Even during your father's era Chief of State Protocol,the semi-educated Krobo Edusei used to meet them at the Ai ...
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Is it because you are Egyptian and that Lebanese are your Arab cousins? You look too old for your age Arab-boy.
Even during your father's era Chief of State Protocol,the semi-educated Krobo Edusei used to meet them at the Airports.
GHANA BA NANA 11 years ago

Ghanians must be re-educated to stop this nagative thinkings. How does he understand by the word PROTOCAL? Go back to your thinking dictionaries.

Ghanians must be re-educated to stop this nagative thinkings. How does he understand by the word PROTOCAL? Go back to your thinking dictionaries.
OneGhana 11 years ago

the presidency in Lebanon is ceremonial. the head of government is the prime minister so, yes, if the the Lebanese prime minister is coming to Ghana and President Mahama is not at the airport then Sekou and whoever wants to c ...
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the presidency in Lebanon is ceremonial. the head of government is the prime minister so, yes, if the the Lebanese prime minister is coming to Ghana and President Mahama is not at the airport then Sekou and whoever wants to can complain.

people must first learn about protocol before running their mouths.
peace 11 years ago

it is true this is becoming more catholic than the pope

it is true this is becoming more catholic than the pope
Dunaa, Chorkor 11 years ago

Is this fool the spokesman of the Lebanese government? Is that the first time a visiting head of state is welcome by a Foreign Minister? Have Ghansaan leaders never been welcome anywhere by people other than the Presidents of ...
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Is this fool the spokesman of the Lebanese government? Is that the first time a visiting head of state is welcome by a Foreign Minister? Have Ghansaan leaders never been welcome anywhere by people other than the Presidents of the host countries? Did that ever amount to showing disrespect? Or it is ok because they were Ghanaians? This molato must find something useful to waste his breadth on.
Kwaku 11 years ago

This Sekou is a brainless child of Nkruma. He at times so stupid that I begin to wonder is he is really the son of Nkrumah.

This Sekou is a brainless child of Nkruma. He at times so stupid that I begin to wonder is he is really the son of Nkrumah.
Benny 11 years ago

This boy should keep quiet. Ghanaian are kind to allow him to come and have a little seat in Ghana. If he knows much his country Egypt is on fire hehas to get ther anf then fight. He has to be sent away as the father did to s ...
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This boy should keep quiet. Ghanaian are kind to allow him to come and have a little seat in Ghana. If he knows much his country Egypt is on fire hehas to get ther anf then fight. He has to be sent away as the father did to so many people during Kwame Nkrumah. He has to be sent to go and taste life at Nsawam if he continues to criticise Ghana politics. The president knows why he sent his foreign minister to meet that Leb. president so Sekou must stop talking.
Osei Yao 11 years ago

WHEN DID THIS FOOL BECOME EXPERT ON INTERNATIONAL PROTOCOL? THE PRESS MUST LEARN WHEN NOT TO PUBLISH RUBBISH BY KNOWN GARBAGE SPEWERS.

WHEN DID THIS FOOL BECOME EXPERT ON INTERNATIONAL PROTOCOL? THE PRESS MUST LEARN WHEN NOT TO PUBLISH RUBBISH BY KNOWN GARBAGE SPEWERS.
kalusha 11 years ago

Why would Prez Obama receive mahama, when mahama goes to US for his private reasons. Especially to Chase small gals

Why would Prez Obama receive mahama, when mahama goes to US for his private reasons. Especially to Chase small gals
kweku 11 years ago

CAN THIS MORON KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT. WHO DOES HE THINK HE IS.YOU CAN GO TO EGYPT TO SPEEW OUR NONSENCE

CAN THIS MORON KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT. WHO DOES HE THINK HE IS.YOU CAN GO TO EGYPT TO SPEEW OUR NONSENCE
Ibn Batuta 11 years ago

The president has much more pressing things to do than hanging around airports. Sekou is merely a son of a former president. Why report on his misguided statements.

The president has much more pressing things to do than hanging around airports. Sekou is merely a son of a former president. Why report on his misguided statements.
kweku 11 years ago

thse lebanese and syrians are just coming back to finish what they started years ago. to steal our gold and diamonds.how is it that they have gold and diamond exchange when they do not have these resources.when will the blac ...
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thse lebanese and syrians are just coming back to finish what they started years ago. to steal our gold and diamonds.how is it that they have gold and diamond exchange when they do not have these resources.when will the black man learn with all your Phds black man it is time you wake up

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