ECG cuts off GBC, Kumasi, over bills; Workers threaten strike

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Joe ballack UK 11 years ago

HMMMM

HMMMM
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

Author: GHANABA 1...
Where are the so called "fool-soldiers" of ndc government doing to stop the hardship Ghana is facing now? Lawyers,Doctors,Nurses,teachers,Road contractors,almost everyone citizen is not happy with the pr ...
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Author: GHANABA 1...
Where are the so called "fool-soldiers" of ndc government doing to stop the hardship Ghana is facing now? Lawyers,Doctors,Nurses,teachers,Road contractors,almost everyone citizen is not happy with the present government. STRIKE STRIKE and very soon GOD will STRIKE on GHANA ALSO.If these were to happen in Europe,America (south & north)Oceania, the president would have resigned with immediate effect and with automatic effect.90% Ghanaians are against the style of ruling of NDC Gov..why do they insist they can improve our living standard or move the nation forward with all our resources? we have almost every resource to make our dear nation proud,what again do we need to develop our nation Ghana? Do we need to send Pastors for prayers? NO.do we need Akonfem Factory to make us proud? Is Akonfem worth than a barrel of oil? NO.do we have to pay mp's who have already enrich themselves before thinking about our teachers,nurses and Doctors? NO.do we have to go thirsty while our nation has such a promised land which "Water is the most commonest and easiest substance to find.Do we have to sleep in the dark for mosquitoes( Nketiah) to bite us or murderers to cut of our heads? NO.Just recently, do you remeber what happened @Abuakwa in the ashanti region? Is that what we want after all these years of our so called Democracy? Compelling Political Parties, NDC since 1979 has ruled longer and failed Ghanaians.NPP has just had a successful 8 years of rule.If i were to be there with them, many of the mp's would been proceed on leave.LONG LIVE GHANA.ALL DIE WILL SOON BE DIE...
Joe 11 years ago

We shall all cry when GBC goes on strike, as with fire service! After crying we shall then close you down and miss nothing. Please go on!

We shall all cry when GBC goes on strike, as with fire service! After crying we shall then close you down and miss nothing. Please go on!
DAN 11 years ago

rather than strike. The usa free tv stations are supported by adverts from ford,chevy, Colgate,Crest,tide, Viagra..get message? You must try to get people to advertize with 30 second or 1 minutes video clips on station

rather than strike. The usa free tv stations are supported by adverts from ford,chevy, Colgate,Crest,tide, Viagra..get message? You must try to get people to advertize with 30 second or 1 minutes video clips on station
MR. FIGURE - OUT 11 years ago

John Mahama NDC has become a big curse on Ghana. Nothing seems to be working properly. I personally believe the fury of God on the nation because of the wickedness of the handlers of the economy and largely also because of th ...
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John Mahama NDC has become a big curse on Ghana. Nothing seems to be working properly. I personally believe the fury of God on the nation because of the wickedness of the handlers of the economy and largely also because of the bizarre circumstance that led to the death of the kindhearted ex-president Mills. The gods on the land are angry. Though incompetent, Mills was so kind and I believe the inequities of those through whose fault and wicked machination, and for want of power, he perish from this world have really engaged the wrath of the mighty God. Hence the untoward hardship and severe pains we are suffering at every goddam sector of the economy. I believe intercessory prayer is what we need to unravel this wicked spell caused to bear on us by those callous buffoons in government.
ZONGO BOY 11 years ago

fruitless news, start from the capital with the ministries.

fruitless news, start from the capital with the ministries.
Theo 11 years ago

Ghana is bankcrupt, government cannot pay its bills. Who ever said a Mahama can be President deluded themselves.

Ghana is bankcrupt, government cannot pay its bills. Who ever said a Mahama can be President deluded themselves.
Repugnant. 11 years ago

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation is a government asset, so the state should pay the bills. Or is it because they have no guinea fowls?

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation is a government asset, so the state should pay the bills. Or is it because they have no guinea fowls?
OPANIN KWAKU ATTA 11 years ago

THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD SELL ALL THE STATE BROADCASTING CORPORATIONS TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR FOR MORE A EFFICIENCY.

THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD SELL ALL THE STATE BROADCASTING CORPORATIONS TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR FOR MORE A EFFICIENCY.
CITIZEN ONE 11 years ago

We are a developing nation, don't put up appearances. We need government control of all our natural resources and assets. Employing real and loyal Ghanaians to manage state institutions is the only Solution. Just look at the ...
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We are a developing nation, don't put up appearances. We need government control of all our natural resources and assets. Employing real and loyal Ghanaians to manage state institutions is the only Solution. Just look at the state of Ghana Radio and TV, soon as we started privatization. Instead of marketing and refining products that will attract universal interests, all these mediocre low class, low value low taste ethnic radio stations invaded our airwaves, 24/7 365...unless you fall fast asleep, some stupid person in your household will have a radio on spewing rash and mumbo jumbo Twi, when you step out of the house, the security guards join the relay team, when you hop into a taxi same evil trend, when you enter a bank or the ministries, the receptionist, or the guard is blasting some ignorant discussion in Twi on radio, or almost every office in Ghana has a Television on, watching the most disgusting Akan-based shows or some Nigerian induced movie. Friends and Foe, we are a sick society. Divide and fail miserably is our culture. We are all the same, but we pretend we have differences politically, ethnically or socially. Every Ghanaian ethnic group is as backward today as they were 300 years ago. Nobody wants to pay taxes, but they want Ghana to look and behave like a civilized western society. It took about 200 British men and women to govern a Big Old Gold Coast, and we of modern times cannot find just a thousand Ghanaians to make our lives as civilized and pleasant as the Gold Coast British Colony offered our parents and grandparents?
D A 11 years ago

couldn't agree more.

couldn't agree more.
Hello 11 years ago

The competent and the loyal are always overlooked for the likes of Sena Okiti-Dua et al.

The competent and the loyal are always overlooked for the likes of Sena Okiti-Dua et al.
D A 11 years ago

Mr Mubarak,

You and your boss have been given a performance contract by Ghanaians, and yet you lot have woefully underperformed by not meeting targets, so by your standards "off u go"!!
Indeed what is happening in the pub ...
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Mr Mubarak,

You and your boss have been given a performance contract by Ghanaians, and yet you lot have woefully underperformed by not meeting targets, so by your standards "off u go"!!
Indeed what is happening in the public service is a true reflection of the incompetence of the current leadership of Ghana.

E dey bii k3k3!!!
KOJOVI 11 years ago

GO AND LISTEN TO THE SALE OF TV3 TO THE MALAYSIAN BY CASTLE BIG BOYS UNDER NDC AT CHEAP PRICE WITH ALL OUR ARCHIVES TO THE MALAYSIAN. MALASIANS THEN RESOLD TO GHANA GOVERNMENT !!YES!! AND THEY LEFT ONLY LAST YEAR!! RAWLING ...
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GO AND LISTEN TO THE SALE OF TV3 TO THE MALAYSIAN BY CASTLE BIG BOYS UNDER NDC AT CHEAP PRICE WITH ALL OUR ARCHIVES TO THE MALAYSIAN. MALASIANS THEN RESOLD TO GHANA GOVERNMENT !!YES!! AND THEY LEFT ONLY LAST YEAR!! RAWLINGS NDC TIME BURNT ALL OUR NATIONAL ARHIEVE COS SOMEONE HE THOUGHT WAS DOCUMENTING ALL HIS TERRIBLE DEEDS!!! THIS IS NDC FOR U!! CORRUPTION EVERYWHERE!! FIRST GIVE YOUR GOVERNMENT TARGETS TO MEET!! THEN WE ALL WILL FOLLOW!!
SYDNEY 11 years ago

WHEN GOD ALMIGHTY GAVE US MONEY ALL WE ALLOWED THE LOOTING NDC TO DO WAS TO USE THIS MONEY TO PAY DUBIOUS, FAKE , FICTITIOUS J-DEBTS AND ALLOWED BETTYMOULD IDDRISU TO SHAMELESSLY BOAST ON NATIONAL TV ABOUT HOW SHE PAID OUT OU ...
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WHEN GOD ALMIGHTY GAVE US MONEY ALL WE ALLOWED THE LOOTING NDC TO DO WAS TO USE THIS MONEY TO PAY DUBIOUS, FAKE , FICTITIOUS J-DEBTS AND ALLOWED BETTYMOULD IDDRISU TO SHAMELESSLY BOAST ON NATIONAL TV ABOUT HOW SHE PAID OUT OUR MONIES BCOS SHE CLAIMED THAT WE HAVE MONEY,,,,,,MEANWHILE THE COUNTRY WAS WALLOWING IN POVERTY WITH GOVT INSTITUTIONS HEAVILY INDEBTED.....ALL THE NDC SPOKESPERSONS LIKE OTUKUNOR ETC ETC DID WAS TO PREACH ANTI AKANISM AND ATTACK AKUFFO ADDO DAILY WHILST THE BUSINESS OF GOVT REMAINED COLLAPSING...NOW LOOK AT THE MESS.
OBURONIBA FITAFITA 11 years ago

Wise and dedicated senior citizens, capable of managing,advising and modernizing Ghana in the likeness of Dr Tommy de Laurence, Dr Ohene Frimpong, Dr Bugri, Dr Yeboah Amoah,Dr Dansoh and a few old addies like Dr Kwesi Botchwa ...
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Wise and dedicated senior citizens, capable of managing,advising and modernizing Ghana in the likeness of Dr Tommy de Laurence, Dr Ohene Frimpong, Dr Bugri, Dr Yeboah Amoah,Dr Dansoh and a few old addies like Dr Kwesi Botchway hang around the country, willing to help when called upon but they dont want their positions branded political. These are some tough brains to let go - Ghana must not die a shameful death.
Future Judge 11 years ago

This kind of situations should not be allowed to happen to that level. State institutions must be able to work together in a manner not to disrupt each others activities as has happened in this case. This is very serious. The ...
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This kind of situations should not be allowed to happen to that level. State institutions must be able to work together in a manner not to disrupt each others activities as has happened in this case. This is very serious. The fact that the utility services would need to retrieve the said arrears, there should be mechanisms in place to enable the GBC to continue working. It should not happen that way at all. The fact still remains that the GBC must be more aggressive in its operations to improve upon its financial situation in the face stiff competition with the numerous FM stations. Institutions like the post office and the state banks are now facing very stiff competitions due to the emergence of cell phones and proliferation of mini banks respectively. But they must exist by working hard to improve their services delivery as well as introducing new products and services. They must as well be smart in the market place of business. In this way they can meet their commitments, pay their staff and meet other financial obligations and remain in business.
anokwale 11 years ago

Unfortunately, there is a culture of it being okay to owe money and pay when you feel like it. This is why the country does not work well.

Unfortunately, there is a culture of it being okay to owe money and pay when you feel like it. This is why the country does not work well.
Ndd 11 years ago

Thanks, that was a very wise answer Anokwale.

Thanks, that was a very wise answer Anokwale.
Koffi 11 years ago

See how a Ghanaian became a millionaire by buying and selling accidented cars in Europe and USA. Go to ACCIDENTEDCARS.COM to see the various companies he dealt with. ACCIDENTEDCARS.COM

See how a Ghanaian became a millionaire by buying and selling accidented cars in Europe and USA. Go to ACCIDENTEDCARS.COM to see the various companies he dealt with. ACCIDENTEDCARS.COM
CITIZEN ONE 11 years ago

Have you ever imagined if you left a million dollars each to a family of chimps, and left a few rolls Royce laying around their vicinity, then record the entire interaction for an entire year. What value is money if you have ...
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Have you ever imagined if you left a million dollars each to a family of chimps, and left a few rolls Royce laying around their vicinity, then record the entire interaction for an entire year. What value is money if you have it and don't look or act the part.

I was at Tema Harbor a few months ago trying to buy a vehicle, I was shocked to see the number of extreme accident vehicles waiting to be cleared by some shippers. What a wicked society, what a wicked life.
TAWIAH -TEMA 11 years ago

I THANK ECG FOR THIS STEPS TAKEN WITH GBC,I WANT THIS ACTION TO BE EXTENDED TO ALL GOVT.INSTITUTIONS,LET THEM BE DISGRACED FOR THEIR IRRESPONSIBLE BEHAVOUR WHICH IS CAUSING THE ECG BILLIONS OF CEDIS,I WISH THE WATER COMPANY W ...
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I THANK ECG FOR THIS STEPS TAKEN WITH GBC,I WANT THIS ACTION TO BE EXTENDED TO ALL GOVT.INSTITUTIONS,LET THEM BE DISGRACED FOR THEIR IRRESPONSIBLE BEHAVOUR WHICH IS CAUSING THE ECG BILLIONS OF CEDIS,I WISH THE WATER COMPANY WILL DO THE SAME.CAN YOU IMAGINE THEY CAN FIND MONEY FOR THOSE USELESS MEETINGS,OVERSEAS SIMINARS AND SHORT COURSES WHICH WILL GIVE THEM PER DIEMS.
THEY MUST ALL LEARN TO WORK HARD.THERE WILL BE NO PRIVATISATION ANYMORE,WE MUST HIRE AND FIRE WORKERS IF THINGS GOES WRONG,BECOS SOME WICKED INSTITUTIONS WORKERS,INTENTIONALLY WILL COLAPSE THE INSTITUTION WITH THE HOPE THAT IT WILL BE PRIVATISED,SO THAT THEY WILL INTURN SELL IT TO THEIR CRONICS FOR THEM TO BENEFIT FROM IT FOR LIFE.
I THINK IT IS THE PEOPLE OF GHANA THAT LOSSES.SO IF IT COMES TO WORSE,WE SHALL START PROSICUTING ESTABLISHMENTS THAT FAILS.AUDITORS MUST BE MADE ACCOUNTABLE FOR ANY DECEITFUL REPORT THEY GIVE ON THE PROGRESS AND STATE OF AFFAIRS OF GOVT. INSTITUTIONS.WE CANNOT AS A NATION SIT DOWN FOR FEW EVIL ONES TO PUNISH US ALL.I BELEIVE MOTHER GHANA IS STILL GIVING BIRTH TO GOOD AND CAPABLE PEOPLE WITH VISION WHO WILL RUN THIS COUNTRY VERY WELL.LIKE THE SAYING GOES, THE BEAUTIFUL ONES ARE NOT YET BORN.
WORKERS OF GBC JOIN THE ASSOCIATION OF STRIKING INSTITUTIONS OF GHANA(ASIG).I AM SURE THIS SHOULD SEND A SIGNAL TO THE LEADERS THAT THE PEOPLE'S POWER IS STONGER THAN WHAT THEY THINK.WHY SHOULD WE ALLOW GOVT WITH SO CALLED ECONOMIC EXPECTS FAIL TO DRAW A SCALE OF PREFERANCE THAT WILL BENEFIT MANY IN THE COUNTRY? NO,I SAY NO WE SHOULD NOT ALLOW THAT OR WE STINK TOGETHER.
Dave 11 years ago

They should go ahead. Who cares?

They should go ahead. Who cares?
BRAVEBOY 11 years ago

Good!!! now follow up with all the ministries in arrears.

Good!!! now follow up with all the ministries in arrears.
ADABRAKA 11 years ago

If public utility companies start doing this, many govt institutions which ran them into debts will behave. We know that the bills of govt institutions wasteful use of utilities are past unto individual households.

If public utility companies start doing this, many govt institutions which ran them into debts will behave. We know that the bills of govt institutions wasteful use of utilities are past unto individual households.
AGYAKU 11 years ago

THINGS ARE FALLING APART IN GHANA WITH CORRUPT NDC GOVT IN POWER

THINGS ARE FALLING APART IN GHANA WITH CORRUPT NDC GOVT IN POWER
insight to the bone 11 years ago

yes pepeni is being given the fire under his ass as he is an incompetent amatuer of a president and only got there because he murdered mills. months before he publicly claimed he would retire when mill's term was over but he ...
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yes pepeni is being given the fire under his ass as he is an incompetent amatuer of a president and only got there because he murdered mills. months before he publicly claimed he would retire when mill's term was over but he saw power and money was too sweet so did the unthinkable of killing an Akan king (Atta Mills) and went on to rig the elections with his ayigbe cat eaters and dog eating herdsmen . he denied the virtues of the unity of nation and our struggle for a sustainable development with a better standard for all our people instead he went about' new king new law' lining his pockets with our money and throwing away a better future . for hundreds of years our people have struggled to make a better tomorrow for our children but this mafia in charge of ndc have put themselves before the people and their blood will soon flow despite their powerful allies in crime such as the racist American ambassador . we have swallowed the bitter pill and had our hearts broken by these very same americans putting the yoke of stunted growth through the IMF, world bank and other international institutions of shame . they laugh at us and enjoy seeing the misery of our people .the american administration and mr kennedy made promises that they would enable us to develop like the germans and japanese as they recognised us as allies since we (mainly the Fantis) gave soldiers to fight their war but when it came to fulfilling them they sent the CIA and MI5 to remove nkrumah. immediately after forgot their obligation and today they scheme and connive to steal our oil and other natural resources at the same time burdening us with more debt . why didnt they send Westinghouse to make a 1000 gigawat nuclear power plant and give us the technology for 99,99%aluminium ? where are the elite managers , engineers and master plans for a sustainable development instead they send us this criminal GE to push us over the cliff into a hell we shall never recover from. yes this pepeni and his 4th rate only we shall chop ministers is incapable of seeing through their game as he has already been bribed into compliance as he was with the chinese turkish koreans and lebanese. we shall be left to deal with the mess afterwards as jj rawlings did already. war is imminent no matter what, long live the republic of Akan
koo ko 11 years ago

very good move from e c g.
cont.,all Govt inst.

very good move from e c g.
cont.,all Govt inst.
Che 11 years ago

Give all Govt. officials performance contracts, including ministers, and of course, Mahama himself because you all are good for nothing.

Give all Govt. officials performance contracts, including ministers, and of course, Mahama himself because you all are good for nothing.
ABBAS 11 years ago

IS A TRUE STORY, I VISITED THE SITE EVEN LAST WEEK AND SAW WE MY COLOCOLO EYE

IS A TRUE STORY, I VISITED THE SITE EVEN LAST WEEK AND SAW WE MY COLOCOLO EYE
ASANTEWA 11 years ago

Ghana is BRoke because of MAHAMA`s NDC Government

Ghana is BRoke because of MAHAMA`s NDC Government
ASANTEWA 11 years ago

WHERE is the OIL MONEY?

WHERE is the OIL MONEY?
Woman's wisdom 11 years ago

Mahama drunk all the oil so there is none to sell let alone get money from international buyers to be able to pay workers in Ghana so everything is falling apart. NDC must surounder all their big manshions purchased within th ...
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Mahama drunk all the oil so there is none to sell let alone get money from international buyers to be able to pay workers in Ghana so everything is falling apart. NDC must surounder all their big manshions purchased within the last few years for sale and bring back to pay the workers otherwise Ghana will totter to time indefinite. We start from Betty Mould Idrisu, Ofui Gyato Aboakwa, Kwabena Duffour, Amissah Arthur, Jon foolish Mahama thief, Asiedu Nkasei, Otukunor, Fiifi Quarter, and all the animals in NDC. Until then, Ghana will continue to suffer till Mahama jon rapist dies from the system.
Sankofa 11 years ago

This action by ECG is not before time.

ECG must pursue all defaulters relentlessly and ensure that all arrears are paid in full. Electricity must be cut off if need be.

This would help ECG run profitably, and obviate th ...
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This action by ECG is not before time.

ECG must pursue all defaulters relentlessly and ensure that all arrears are paid in full. Electricity must be cut off if need be.

This would help ECG run profitably, and obviate the need to increase tariffs.
Kwaku Kyei Ofori 11 years ago

I don't hear the NDC guys view on this one .
If know they like to jump on ever thing and then Insult Asantes and call every one name. so what do they have to say about this ???

I don't hear the NDC guys view on this one .
If know they like to jump on ever thing and then Insult Asantes and call every one name. so what do they have to say about this ???
pro .dr .obeng u s.a 11 years ago

i know bank of ghana is the next

i know bank of ghana is the next
pro .dr .obeng u s.a 11 years ago

is possible to do accra to kumasi road six months .ndc

is possible to do accra to kumasi road six months .ndc
Danso 11 years ago

Dear ECG my question is only Kumasi GBC that have not paid their bills?

Dear ECG my question is only Kumasi GBC that have not paid their bills?

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