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Zoobie-Zoobie 11 years ago

come again

come again
dadiekye 11 years ago

it will be good if every region controls its water company.

it will be good if every region controls its water company.
DAN 11 years ago

depending on size of state/region...every county or city has their own seperate water system..Some even have private electric but they buy on wholesale power from state generator

depending on size of state/region...every county or city has their own seperate water system..Some even have private electric but they buy on wholesale power from state generator
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

Author:...OBAA YAA
...So, the people around the president including his wife and those Team “B” staffers were aware of the president failing health. Therefore, who were they kidding when they ruin insults on whoever que ...
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Author:...OBAA YAA
...So, the people around the president including his wife and those Team “B” staffers were aware of the president failing health. Therefore, who were they kidding when they ruin insults on whoever questions the former president health?
As much as I hate to admit Rawlings was right with his statement. If they have had listen to those who were concern with the president health, he might be alive today
Kojo T 11 years ago

The whole phenomenon is just one SHAMEFUL. We have engineers now more than 50 years ago when water was running.It beats my mind what the problem is . All we can say is Shame onto our leaders

The whole phenomenon is just one SHAMEFUL. We have engineers now more than 50 years ago when water was running.It beats my mind what the problem is . All we can say is Shame onto our leaders
Blessings 11 years ago

Mr. Thompson,

If the military has to run Ghana's water system, then something is terribly wrong in Ghana- are you saying that the private sector cannot run any successful business in Ghana?

The problem with all sectors ...
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Mr. Thompson,

If the military has to run Ghana's water system, then something is terribly wrong in Ghana- are you saying that the private sector cannot run any successful business in Ghana?

The problem with all sectors is LACK of ACCOUNTABILITY and PRODUCTIVITY, and the Military cannot be exempted from this assertion.

What the Mahama government should do is MAKE HEADS ROLL at these institutions; weed out trouble makers, non-performers and saboteurs, and demand accountability from the TOP to the bottom!

Also, I would have liked for Kofi T to have stated examples where the Military had successfully run enterprises with overwhelming success that having them run this venture would a win-win situation for all.

Due to lack of such examples of past successes chalked by the military, I have no confidence in this proposal.

My question is, WHAT GOOD HAS THE MILITARY DONE IN GHANA?
Sankofa 11 years ago

Yes, heads should roll.

Start with the Board and Senior management. The buck stops with them.

Yes, heads should roll.

Start with the Board and Senior management. The buck stops with them.
Don Blunt 11 years ago

If you need to ban the production of satchet water, to make this venture with the Army work, why don't you ban it, to see whether GWCL would perform better.

But actually, what we lack is common sense. Satchet water has su ...
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If you need to ban the production of satchet water, to make this venture with the Army work, why don't you ban it, to see whether GWCL would perform better.

But actually, what we lack is common sense. Satchet water has sustained us, and is the only reliable source of water for the masses. When you 'power to idiots, they will first want to show everybody 'where power lies'. That is the only explanation of such idiotic idea of banning the only functioning system, to pave way for another experiment
Douglas USA 11 years ago

We have river BIA,ANKOBRA TANO,PRA, VOLTA and a host of others and yet Ghanaians can not get water to drink.

We have river BIA,ANKOBRA TANO,PRA, VOLTA and a host of others and yet Ghanaians can not get water to drink.
Steven 11 years ago

The first step in management is problem identification. If you cannot identify your problem, you will only be solving symptoms.. From the onset, Ghanaians have been informed the group called NDC is full of greedy bastards an ...
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The first step in management is problem identification. If you cannot identify your problem, you will only be solving symptoms.. From the onset, Ghanaians have been informed the group called NDC is full of greedy bastards and evil dwarfs by the founder Rawlings. To the extent he could not campaign for the NDC group. Have you investigated the death of Mills? There is a ghost in the cabinet. Have you collected the stolen monies? Have you investigated the rumors of stolen monies by Mahama? Do you remember Tony Aidoo s insults to everybody including men of God? And many other crimes against humanity? For the first 4 years of NDC rule, the borrowed so much and there was nothing to for it. small boys insulted all Ghanaians Then Ghanaians under whatever be it a spell or not foolishly went ahead and voted for them to rule you. God will not be with them. We shall pay the price of our foolishness. Nothing has happened yet. We should be ready for the worse
Kojo T 11 years ago

Hey we have poor management made of all shades of politics, so why blame NDc . The CEO is more likely NPP as they love big positions

Hey we have poor management made of all shades of politics, so why blame NDc . The CEO is more likely NPP as they love big positions
AKPENE 11 years ago

THIS COULD BE THE ANSWER TO OUR WATER PROBLEM YOU NEVER KNOW.IS ALL ABOUT TRY AND ERROR

THIS COULD BE THE ANSWER TO OUR WATER PROBLEM YOU NEVER KNOW.IS ALL ABOUT TRY AND ERROR
JOE 11 years ago

If my fellow Ghanaian will side with me to find the root course of all these mess.It's because Ghana as a nation of "so called 53 years of independence"is completely suffering from "CULTURAL DISORDER"where the society is extr ...
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If my fellow Ghanaian will side with me to find the root course of all these mess.It's because Ghana as a nation of "so called 53 years of independence"is completely suffering from "CULTURAL DISORDER"where the society is extremely allergic to basic maintenance which had lead to massive pipes chock & breakages as well as lack of "feasibility studies"of our so called ENGINEERS.So untill we decide to change our culture no amount of funding will be enough because our problem is clearly not about money.
TNC 11 years ago

THE MILITARY IS KNOWN TO BE EFFICIENT IN EVERYTHING THEY CHOOSE TO DO, HENCE,I HAVE NO DOUBT, THAT THIS CURRENT WATER AND ELECTRICITY CHALLENGES WILL BE OVER, IF THEY ARE ALLOWED TO TAKE CONTROL OF THEM !

THE MILITARY IS KNOWN TO BE EFFICIENT IN EVERYTHING THEY CHOOSE TO DO, HENCE,I HAVE NO DOUBT, THAT THIS CURRENT WATER AND ELECTRICITY CHALLENGES WILL BE OVER, IF THEY ARE ALLOWED TO TAKE CONTROL OF THEM !
AMA 11 years ago

Ghana was on the right track like Korea, Malaysia etc until the military came in. The destroyed our progress and NDC came to bury our vision. We are not talking about brutal strength. Once the grave workers are in power, stea ...
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Ghana was on the right track like Korea, Malaysia etc until the military came in. The destroyed our progress and NDC came to bury our vision. We are not talking about brutal strength. Once the grave workers are in power, stealing all the resources, even Mike Tyson's cannot bring water or electricity. Is the military that provide water and electricity in the world?
Ambomage 11 years ago

peakofi.thompson@gmail.com. GWCL only practices breakdown maintenance system. About 70% of portable water produced in Ghana by GWCL goes waste through pipeline leakages and flow resistance due to corroded pipes. we need to re ...
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peakofi.thompson@gmail.com. GWCL only practices breakdown maintenance system. About 70% of portable water produced in Ghana by GWCL goes waste through pipeline leakages and flow resistance due to corroded pipes. we need to really change our way of doing things in Ghana. GWCL lacks good maintenance culture.
DAN 11 years ago

even some southern usa states where there is no chance of freezing weather uses plastic pipe for smaller size...Only pipes larger that 1 meter in diameter need to be steel/zinc......

even some southern usa states where there is no chance of freezing weather uses plastic pipe for smaller size...Only pipes larger that 1 meter in diameter need to be steel/zinc......
ghanaba 11 years ago

why should we have only one water company,while we have several phone companies. is it because of less investment

why should we have only one water company,while we have several phone companies. is it because of less investment
Kojo ANTWI 11 years ago

What more can we expect when square pegs are forced into rounded holes which were dug by school drop outs who claim they are scholars? Hehehe, lets tell our clergy men and the so called men of God to stay back and help us sol ...
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What more can we expect when square pegs are forced into rounded holes which were dug by school drop outs who claim they are scholars? Hehehe, lets tell our clergy men and the so called men of God to stay back and help us solve the H2O problem before embarking on less important trips to Israel on the poor tax payers' sweat.

Jehovah open our hearts and minds and as your words are spoken by your truly anointed ones, we may hear and be the doers!
ttttt 11 years ago

That will be even worse. What qualifications do they have? Check their qualifications before taking that step.

That will be even worse. What qualifications do they have? Check their qualifications before taking that step.
Remove Indemnity Clause 11 years ago

Our system has broken.Too much corruption in every sector of the economy and careless and corrupt leaders are in charge.

Our system has broken.Too much corruption in every sector of the economy and careless and corrupt leaders are in charge.
Korsi Vivor 11 years ago

THERE IS GOOD WATER IN MY VILLAGE SO I DON'T CARE. AS LONG AS MY VILLAGE KEEPS TREES GROWING ON THE SOURCE AND NO FARMING AROUND THE PLACE WE HAVE WATER. THE BIG MEN WHO RUAN AWAY FRON THEIR VILLAGES TO LIVE IN THE CITIES WIL ...
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THERE IS GOOD WATER IN MY VILLAGE SO I DON'T CARE. AS LONG AS MY VILLAGE KEEPS TREES GROWING ON THE SOURCE AND NO FARMING AROUND THE PLACE WE HAVE WATER. THE BIG MEN WHO RUAN AWAY FRON THEIR VILLAGES TO LIVE IN THE CITIES WILL SUFFER FOR EVER.
insight to the bone 11 years ago

ndc has succeeded in only one thing and that is the creation of a pre-war atmosphere in anticipation of a supreme court ruling against them, they go around taunting all not only the npp just like gadafi husein and gbagbo did ...
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ndc has succeeded in only one thing and that is the creation of a pre-war atmosphere in anticipation of a supreme court ruling against them, they go around taunting all not only the npp just like gadafi husein and gbagbo did before they met their downfall. war is today about logistics and in a time of peace they cant even give electricity and water for weeks on end . how do they think they can win anything with an army which is on the level of trigger happy gang bangers riding around with their legs hanging out of pick up trucks . everything they claim to have organised except thieving has failed miserably from the 15 billion chinese load to the 30,000 stx housing . they provoke the decent silent majority everyday with their fool bravado, corruption , lies and tribal selfishness of the ewes and northerners . they keep challenging us and very soon we shall take them up on it , idiots
Kofi 11 years ago

How many small water systems have the 48 Engineers Regiment provided for small communities in Ghana? How do we entrust to them such serious business as running Ghana Water Company? We need to be serious!

How many small water systems have the 48 Engineers Regiment provided for small communities in Ghana? How do we entrust to them such serious business as running Ghana Water Company? We need to be serious!
KWAKU KYERETWIE 11 years ago

THE PROGRESS PARTY OF DR. BUSIA BROUGHT IN THE ISRAEL COMPANY TO BUILD AND SHAPE THE WATER DELIVERY ACROSS THE COUNTRY, BUT THE CPP WITH THEIR QUEST FOR POWER USED GEN. ACHEAMPONG TO REMOVE BUSIA, AS WELL AS, TERMINATING THE ...
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THE PROGRESS PARTY OF DR. BUSIA BROUGHT IN THE ISRAEL COMPANY TO BUILD AND SHAPE THE WATER DELIVERY ACROSS THE COUNTRY, BUT THE CPP WITH THEIR QUEST FOR POWER USED GEN. ACHEAMPONG TO REMOVE BUSIA, AS WELL AS, TERMINATING THE WATER TRANSACTION BUSINESS WITH ISRAEL. NOW THE SAME PEOPLE OF CPP IN THE DISGUISE OF NDC WANT THE ISRAEL TO TAKE UP THE WATER PROJECT. ALL TROUBLES FACING GHANA IS CAUSED BY KWAME NKRUMAH CPP.BUT GOD WILL SOON DELIVER GHANAIANS FROM SELF-INFILCTED SLAVERY AS THE SUPREME COURT RULES TO ALLOW AKUFFO ADDO TO BRING SANITY INTO GOVERNMENT. KWAKU KYERETWIE KUMASI-KAJETIA DOG CHAIN SHOP.
James k. 11 years ago

You have given a very good option but ghanaians want to be like others but we don't want to do the good things others do.
For example a country like Ethiopia,the auto-moble engineering of their military have joined up with a ...
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You have given a very good option but ghanaians want to be like others but we don't want to do the good things others do.
For example a country like Ethiopia,the auto-moble engineering of their military have joined up with a Chinese company and now producing what we call kufour buses and a gricultural machinery.
It has become a big company and it is employing more civilians also
DAN 11 years ago

Bottle water is sold in usa and people pay higher price for bottle water than they do the water coming from their pipes..My pipe water is only $30-$35 per month. But most people will pay $3-4 for 24 1/2 liter (16oz) bottles!

Bottle water is sold in usa and people pay higher price for bottle water than they do the water coming from their pipes..My pipe water is only $30-$35 per month. But most people will pay $3-4 for 24 1/2 liter (16oz) bottles!
Kojo K. 11 years ago

I have seen quiet a lot of ideas from people to curb some unpleasant situations in the country, but this one is the BIGGEST JOKE I have ever heard!

Giving the water sector to the military and ban at the same time companies ...
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I have seen quiet a lot of ideas from people to curb some unpleasant situations in the country, but this one is the BIGGEST JOKE I have ever heard!

Giving the water sector to the military and ban at the same time companies from producing sachet water, but make it a mono-pol for the military???

In what world are you living??
wazzy 11 years ago

this is the ultimte solution to this despeakable national shame it is my candid opinion that, with the track record of immesurable military discipline and given the resource being wasted by the current adminstrators, the 48 ...
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this is the ultimte solution to this despeakable national shame it is my candid opinion that, with the track record of immesurable military discipline and given the resource being wasted by the current adminstrators, the 48 engineering regiment will deliver simply put let ghana water go to the propose military company
JOYCE 11 years ago

I THINK FIRST THE WATER HAS TO START FLOWING THEN WE CAN THINK OF SOMETHING LIKE THIS

I THINK FIRST THE WATER HAS TO START FLOWING THEN WE CAN THINK OF SOMETHING LIKE THIS
Ojo 11 years ago

48 engr Regt is unable to handle water and sewage issues in tehie barracks and Burma camp. Imagine if the entire country is given to them.

48 engr Regt is unable to handle water and sewage issues in tehie barracks and Burma camp. Imagine if the entire country is given to them.
prince 11 years ago

i support that brother even in china each county has it own way of getting water.

i support that brother even in china each county has it own way of getting water.
Benny 11 years ago

yes the military should take this as part time trying insted of being at the barracks. The government should open up extra employment for daily basis and another veterans could be employed for daily wages to embark on job opp ...
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yes the military should take this as part time trying insted of being at the barracks. The government should open up extra employment for daily basis and another veterans could be employed for daily wages to embark on job opportunities
crorkservice 9 years ago

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Ne8n0K Really enjoyed this blog.Much thanks again. Awesome.
crorkz 9 years ago

gHEFcy I am so grateful for your article.Thanks Again. Great.

gHEFcy I am so grateful for your article.Thanks Again. Great.

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