Military clears ‘rowdy’ officers

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ISSAKA 11 years ago

POWER GONE TO FOOLS AND DOGS. OH GHANA.

POWER GONE TO FOOLS AND DOGS. OH GHANA.
kolotsi 11 years ago

what do they mean by minimum force? all journalist must go on demonstration and destroy everything in accra

what do they mean by minimum force? all journalist must go on demonstration and destroy everything in accra
BRUTUS de ROMA 11 years ago

JOURNALISTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO GO ABOUT THEIR DUTIES JUST ANYHOW. THERE ARE GROUND RULES DEPENDING ON THE ACTIVITY AND OCCASION. JUST DOING THINGS ANYHOW WITHOUT OBEYING THOSE GROUND RULES WILL RESULT IN CHAOS. IF BECAUSE ...
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JOURNALISTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO GO ABOUT THEIR DUTIES JUST ANYHOW. THERE ARE GROUND RULES DEPENDING ON THE ACTIVITY AND OCCASION. JUST DOING THINGS ANYHOW WITHOUT OBEYING THOSE GROUND RULES WILL RESULT IN CHAOS. IF BECAUSE YOU HAVE BEEN RESTRAINED FROM JUST GOING LOOSE AND JEOPARDIZING ALL ARRANGEMENTS PUT IN PLACE. LAW IS LAW AND ORDER IS ORDER. NO NONSENSE ABOUT THIS IN THE NAME OF DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND ALL THAT JAZZ TALK.
Ghost 11 years ago

what sense will there be in destroying accra.

what sense will there be in destroying accra.
Kwadzo 11 years ago

LEAD THEM START IT GHANAIANS MOUTH MOUTH, JJ NEVER TALK PLENTY BEFORE STRIKING IF YOU ARE A MAN & I BELEIVED YOU HAVE THE TWO BALLS IN BETWEEN YOUR LAPS. RECKLESS & LAWLESS PEOPLE DO YOU THINK IF THE CHINESE ARE HAVING PARADE ...
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LEAD THEM START IT GHANAIANS MOUTH MOUTH, JJ NEVER TALK PLENTY BEFORE STRIKING IF YOU ARE A MAN & I BELEIVED YOU HAVE THE TWO BALLS IN BETWEEN YOUR LAPS. RECKLESS & LAWLESS PEOPLE DO YOU THINK IF THE CHINESE ARE HAVING PARADE PHOTOJOURNALISTS WOULD DEFILE SIMPLE ORDERS & GO HOME FREE. DO YOU THINK THE MILITARY JUST STOOD UP & DID THAT. WE ARE TO MAD & RECKLESS IN THIS COUNTRY.
george 11 years ago

If they destroy, the same military will instil discipline in them. fools. you people think we are in the animal kingdom?

If they destroy, the same military will instil discipline in them. fools. you people think we are in the animal kingdom?
Nana Kofi Gyasi 11 years ago

WHAT OUR SOLDIERS KNOW IS ONLY TO BEAT GHANAIANS AND MAKE COUPS. THEY SHOULD BE SENT TO IRAK AND AFGANISTAN TO FIGHT.THEY EAT FOR NOTHING

WHAT OUR SOLDIERS KNOW IS ONLY TO BEAT GHANAIANS AND MAKE COUPS. THEY SHOULD BE SENT TO IRAK AND AFGANISTAN TO FIGHT.THEY EAT FOR NOTHING
kolotsi 11 years ago

democracy is never good for the monkeys. it's only good for the pigs

democracy is never good for the monkeys. it's only good for the pigs
Agonayak. 11 years ago

In fact this can only happen in an uncivilized and lawless country like Ghana in Africa. How can you beat up on unarmed civilian trying to do his job. The worst that should have happened was arresting him/her and the law tak ...
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In fact this can only happen in an uncivilized and lawless country like Ghana in Africa. How can you beat up on unarmed civilian trying to do his job. The worst that should have happened was arresting him/her and the law taking its course.
If that is the case, the photographers should advise themselves and stay away from such functions that these dogs will be in attendance period. As Kolotsi rightly said democracy is not good for the pigs/dogs. I don't get it why these fools/pigs and dogs behave like we are in the 15th century for Christ sake they should remember that this is the 21st century.
george 11 years ago

You are the most useless man so far. What do you take the soldiers for? You think providing presidential security is like guarding dead body for funeral? A soldier and a journalist who is more important? Infact democracy is b ...
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You are the most useless man so far. What do you take the soldiers for? You think providing presidential security is like guarding dead body for funeral? A soldier and a journalist who is more important? Infact democracy is breeding fools and that is why we are not moving forward but rather resorting to armed robbery, cutting of elect. cables ritual killings and the like. Was there armed robbery in 1979? Military will continue to watch and correct,you can go to hell.
Akwasi Osei 11 years ago

Good job to set them free. Ghana is becoming to lawless now.

Good job to set them free. Ghana is becoming to lawless now.
Charles 11 years ago

I think as much as we need to reprimand the security agencies for such behaviours, Journalists MUST also conform to all laid down rules and regulations at all times and stop provocative actions at places they find themselves. ...
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I think as much as we need to reprimand the security agencies for such behaviours, Journalists MUST also conform to all laid down rules and regulations at all times and stop provocative actions at places they find themselves. They should know that even in heaven we have rules and regulations that is supreme.
george 11 years ago

What was he going to take the picture for ? Does he not know national theatre and various churches where functions are organised?

What was he going to take the picture for ? Does he not know national theatre and various churches where functions are organised?
Mr. Oushuuuuu 11 years ago

Stop behaving like a demented crocodile.It seems you don't know the role of journalists.Where have you been living all this while?

Stop behaving like a demented crocodile.It seems you don't know the role of journalists.Where have you been living all this while?
Koo Nimo 11 years ago

Go to court for proper redress

Go to court for proper redress
Otumfour OT 11 years ago

People think that democracy is synonimous with indiscipline. Well done the military high command. Keep it up.

People think that democracy is synonimous with indiscipline. Well done the military high command. Keep it up.
GHANABA 1 11 years ago

The NDC government has taken the soldiers in cover.They are not telling the truth, there were a lot of witnesses there who could testify that such incident happened.The journalists were beaten as being reported.I guess the n ...
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The NDC government has taken the soldiers in cover.They are not telling the truth, there were a lot of witnesses there who could testify that such incident happened.The journalists were beaten as being reported.I guess the next people who will receive such slaps and beatens will soon be mahama and asiedu nketiah
HASSAN RASTA GERMANY 11 years ago

YOU ALWAYS WRITE AS IF YOU ARE NOT A GHANAIAN. DO YOU THINK A JOURNALIST CAN MESS UP WITH THE AMERICAN SECURITY GUARDING THE PRESIDENT AS THEY DO IN GHANA? FOOL. DEMOCRACY DOES´NT MEAN YOU CAN CONFRONT THE PRESIDENT´S POSIT ...
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YOU ALWAYS WRITE AS IF YOU ARE NOT A GHANAIAN. DO YOU THINK A JOURNALIST CAN MESS UP WITH THE AMERICAN SECURITY GUARDING THE PRESIDENT AS THEY DO IN GHANA? FOOL. DEMOCRACY DOES´NT MEAN YOU CAN CONFRONT THE PRESIDENT´S POSITION ANYHOW OK LEARN MORE. WE KNOW EVERYWHERE AND YOU CAN NOT LIE ON ANY COUNTRY TO US. FOOL HAVE YOU EVER VISIT ANY PRESIDENTIAL RESIDENCE IN GHANA OR WHERE YOU ARE JUST IN THE NAME OF DEMOCRACY?
John Kpeglo 11 years ago

DO NOT DO THIS OR THAT IS AS SIMPLE AS 1+1! We as a people are indiscipine! I think the MILITARY should take the place of the MTTU for just a WEEK so that there will be ORDER on the road! Torgbui Dzatse, the next time do NOT ...
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DO NOT DO THIS OR THAT IS AS SIMPLE AS 1+1! We as a people are indiscipine! I think the MILITARY should take the place of the MTTU for just a WEEK so that there will be ORDER on the road! Torgbui Dzatse, the next time do NOT cross lines or marks that are in restricted areas! Peace!
GAFFE 11 years ago

CDS pls find out why Delta Man CIF agent has failed to deliver our items ordered several ghanbatts ago, esp LCD etc. pls find out how long it took him to deliver those items published recently in Part One Orders. Sir black li ...
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CDS pls find out why Delta Man CIF agent has failed to deliver our items ordered several ghanbatts ago, esp LCD etc. pls find out how long it took him to deliver those items published recently in Part One Orders. Sir black list him, he is exploiting us.
BRUTUS de ROMA 11 years ago

WHY ARE YOU ASKING THIS HERE. DON'T YOU HAVE THE WAY TO DEAL WITH THIS ISSUES IN YOUR OFFICE OR DEPARTMENT. THIS IS ABSOLUTE NONSENSE. IS THE CDS YOUR CIF ORGANIZER?

WHY ARE YOU ASKING THIS HERE. DON'T YOU HAVE THE WAY TO DEAL WITH THIS ISSUES IN YOUR OFFICE OR DEPARTMENT. THIS IS ABSOLUTE NONSENSE. IS THE CDS YOUR CIF ORGANIZER?
kai 11 years ago

those ppl should have known the differences between police and military

those ppl should have known the differences between police and military
BOMBER 11 years ago

What are these fuckers complaining about? That they were disciplined for flouting the regulations at the parade aqnd they are annoyed?. God save fuckers like you that we don't take over power else we shall squeeze that fucki ...
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What are these fuckers complaining about? That they were disciplined for flouting the regulations at the parade aqnd they are annoyed?. God save fuckers like you that we don't take over power else we shall squeeze that fucking pride out of you idiots.BOOOOM
Soomui 11 years ago

You obviously are a remnant from the stone age if you think that indiscipline is cured by further acts of indiscipline. For an institution like the army to show such levels of indiscipline at the highest levels for exoneratin ...
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You obviously are a remnant from the stone age if you think that indiscipline is cured by further acts of indiscipline. For an institution like the army to show such levels of indiscipline at the highest levels for exonerating those soldiers shows that the army is once again on the downward trend as far as discipline is concerned. The next thing you know, BOOOOOOOOOOOM!
UNMISGUIDED AFRICAN CHILD 11 years ago

...AND SINFUL.THIS IS PURELY MILITARY
BRUTALITY.
WHY SHOULD THE MILITARY INVESTIGATE ITSELF? NO GHANAIAN SHOULD BE ABUSED
OR BEATEN-UP BY OUR MEN IN UNIFORM.

LET US NOT CONFUSE SUCH BRUTALITY WITH
DISCIPLINE.OUR MEN IN ...
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...AND SINFUL.THIS IS PURELY MILITARY
BRUTALITY.
WHY SHOULD THE MILITARY INVESTIGATE ITSELF? NO GHANAIAN SHOULD BE ABUSED
OR BEATEN-UP BY OUR MEN IN UNIFORM.

LET US NOT CONFUSE SUCH BRUTALITY WITH
DISCIPLINE.OUR MEN IN UNIFORM ARE SUPPOSED TO BE FIRST CLASS OFFICERS AND GENTLMEN.THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO PROTECT US...NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND.

I AM MAD AT HOW THIS WHOLE MATTER WAS HANDLED.THESE MEN IN UNIFORM WERE PLAYING GOD.WHO WERE THEY GUARDING-GOD?
HOW CAN THE SAME PEOPLE WE PAY TO SERVE AND TO PROTECT US,TURN AROUND AND BEAT UP A FELLOW GHANAIAN, AND EXONORATE ITSELF IN THE PROCESS?

THIS,MY FELLOW GHANAIANS,IS MORALLY WRONG AND SINFUL.
TODAY,IT'S MR.DZATSE,TOMORROW IT COULD BE ME OR YOU.

IN A TRUE DEMOCRATIC-CIVILIZED COUNTRY,OFFICERS LIKE THIS COULD BE
DISCHARGED WITH DISGRACE.

LET'S NOT TOLERATE THIS IN OUR EVOLVING DEMOCRACY...C'MON,GHANA WE HAVE HAD NEARLY 25 YEARS OF MILITARY RULE(POST 1966),LET's NOT TOLERATE THIS SHIT ANYMORE...NOT EVEN FROM THE PRESIDENT.

YOU CALL THIS A RULE OF LAW?

From a raging Ghanaian
nana-yaw(your's -in the struggle)
BRUTUS de ROMA 11 years ago

STOP WASTING TIME AND THEN GO AND SUE THE MILITARY. JUST GO AHEAD WITH YOUR DEMOCRACY TALK AND HUMAN RIGHTS THAT YOU THINK ALLOWS YOU TO GO HAY WILD AND DO THINGS ANYHOW. AT EVERY CEREMONY AND EVEN YOUR DAUGHTER'S WEDDING THE ...
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STOP WASTING TIME AND THEN GO AND SUE THE MILITARY. JUST GO AHEAD WITH YOUR DEMOCRACY TALK AND HUMAN RIGHTS THAT YOU THINK ALLOWS YOU TO GO HAY WILD AND DO THINGS ANYHOW. AT EVERY CEREMONY AND EVEN YOUR DAUGHTER'S WEDDING THERE ARE GROUND RULES. ANY DISRESPECT BY ANYBODY COULD BE TURNED AWAY BY THOSE YOU HAVE APPOINTED TO MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE.
UNMISGUIDED AFRICAN CHILD 11 years ago

Are you implying that the victim was hay wild?..Sorry,please get your facts straight.
Mr Dzatse,the journalist was not rowdy,nor hay wild.I would go to court if this had happened to me-The next time they pounce on you...God ...
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Are you implying that the victim was hay wild?..Sorry,please get your facts straight.
Mr Dzatse,the journalist was not rowdy,nor hay wild.I would go to court if this had happened to me-The next time they pounce on you...God Bless you....I'll still back you,Brutus
Kofi 11 years ago

How fair is this investigation?

How fair is this investigation?
don cul 11 years ago

YOU CAN GO TO HELL IF NOT SATISFIED BY THE INVESTIGATION

YOU CAN GO TO HELL IF NOT SATISFIED BY THE INVESTIGATION
ACKAH 11 years ago

THE CASE WAS NOT PROPERLY INVESTIGATED BY THE MILITARY AUTHORITIES.THEY ONLY WANTED TO PROTECT THEIR MEN.

THE CASE WAS NOT PROPERLY INVESTIGATED BY THE MILITARY AUTHORITIES.THEY ONLY WANTED TO PROTECT THEIR MEN.
Marquis 11 years ago

We have gotten to a stage where some of us think democracy includes the right to have ones way regardless of whether it is right or wrong. Indiscipline is so rife that it is affecting the country so much. The sad aspect of ou ...
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We have gotten to a stage where some of us think democracy includes the right to have ones way regardless of whether it is right or wrong. Indiscipline is so rife that it is affecting the country so much. The sad aspect of our current situation and attitude is the insult we heap on those who try to remind us to do the right thing always. We must change.
Ama Atta 11 years ago

When we talk of indicsipline in the Ghanaian society ,we can have a heap of examples.In the case of these journalists no one should consider their efforts to capture actions in the parade as indiscipline.They are media men ...
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When we talk of indicsipline in the Ghanaian society ,we can have a heap of examples.In the case of these journalists no one should consider their efforts to capture actions in the parade as indiscipline.They are media men and as such have the right to capture and report in their respective newspapers. If their acion was illegal or criminal the Millary High command would have accepted responsiblity and told the truth,but because the journalists were right and the soldiers were wrong their officers come to have deny any act of assault.Please look carefully at the picture in the article and judge for yourself what the soldier in the red berret standing close to the guy in civillian clothes was doing . The indiscipline here was on the part of the soldiers. Remember Rodney King's case in California ? Was he in violation of the law ? Yes. Was he surposed to be arrested Yes. What happened when the police officers mal-handled him? They were disciplined and Rodney King was compensated. It is high time Ghanaian become honest and call a spade a spade. Thanks to Ghanaweb for giving all us the opportunty to express our opinion respective of how daft we are
AFAGLO 11 years ago

VINCENT PLEASE LEAVE THEM ALONE FOR GOD'S TIME IS THE BEST.I KNOW SOLDIERS WHO MISBEHAVED DURING THE REVOLUTION AND ARE NOW BEGGING FOR FISH A THE TEMA FISHING HABOUR FOR THEIR DAILY BREAD.

VINCENT PLEASE LEAVE THEM ALONE FOR GOD'S TIME IS THE BEST.I KNOW SOLDIERS WHO MISBEHAVED DURING THE REVOLUTION AND ARE NOW BEGGING FOR FISH A THE TEMA FISHING HABOUR FOR THEIR DAILY BREAD.
don cul 11 years ago

WILL YOU EVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD WHO HAVE GONE OUT THERE TO FIGHT AND BEEN CHASED TO YOUR HOME AND RATHER SUPPORT THE OUTSIDER.THINK TWICE.EVERY BAD CHILD IS STILL BEEN PROTECTED BY THE PARENTS NO MATTER WHAT//

WILL YOU EVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD WHO HAVE GONE OUT THERE TO FIGHT AND BEEN CHASED TO YOUR HOME AND RATHER SUPPORT THE OUTSIDER.THINK TWICE.EVERY BAD CHILD IS STILL BEEN PROTECTED BY THE PARENTS NO MATTER WHAT//
george 11 years ago

What is so special about the so called journalist. Now every phographer wants to be called a journalist so what? Police and soldiers are being lynched every now and then but no one shows sympathy or makes noise, a mere journ ...
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What is so special about the so called journalist. Now every phographer wants to be called a journalist so what? Police and soldiers are being lynched every now and then but no one shows sympathy or makes noise, a mere journalist? and monkeys and jumping from one tree to the other? Oh Ghana. How special are they. Look at the stupid comment from Pratt the other time insulting Israel and America because of an Arab Idiot.
Joe Turkey 11 years ago

Yap, even Jerry Rawlings' murders were "thoroughly" investigated - by himself. Kojo Tsikata met with the murderers on several occasions under curfew (in his own words) but never said anything at the meeting. These are warless ...
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Yap, even Jerry Rawlings' murders were "thoroughly" investigated - by himself. Kojo Tsikata met with the murderers on several occasions under curfew (in his own words) but never said anything at the meeting. These are warless soldiers whose prowess are invariably in full throttle against unarmed civilians they are supposed to protect.
FREE MAN 11 years ago

IN GHANA, LAW ABIDING CITIZENS ARE MAL-HANDLED WHILES FOREIGN CRIMINALS ARE PROTECTED & WORSHIPPED.

IN GHANA, LAW ABIDING CITIZENS ARE MAL-HANDLED WHILES FOREIGN CRIMINALS ARE PROTECTED & WORSHIPPED.
Kwadzo 11 years ago

LET US KNOW THAT TAKING SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS IS AS SIGNIFICANT AS FREEDOM OF SEECH, WE HAVE RESPONSIBILITY TO OBEY ORDERS SO THAT NATIONAL CEREMONIES WOULD ALWAYS BE NICE RATHER THAN I OR WE WANT TO DO IT OUR WAY.

LET US KNOW THAT TAKING SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS IS AS SIGNIFICANT AS FREEDOM OF SEECH, WE HAVE RESPONSIBILITY TO OBEY ORDERS SO THAT NATIONAL CEREMONIES WOULD ALWAYS BE NICE RATHER THAN I OR WE WANT TO DO IT OUR WAY.
PADDY..... 11 years ago

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GODDY 11 years ago

A ROWDY BEHAVIOUR FROM A JOURNALIST WILL RECEIVE ROWDY RESPONSE. YOU ARE COMPLETELY MISREPRESENTING THE ISSUES CONTAINED IN THE REPORT. I CAN SPEAK ON AUTHORITY THAT THE INVESTIGATION DID NOT HAVE ANY TESTIMONY FROM THE OFFEN ...
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A ROWDY BEHAVIOUR FROM A JOURNALIST WILL RECEIVE ROWDY RESPONSE. YOU ARE COMPLETELY MISREPRESENTING THE ISSUES CONTAINED IN THE REPORT. I CAN SPEAK ON AUTHORITY THAT THE INVESTIGATION DID NOT HAVE ANY TESTIMONY FROM THE OFFENDING SOLDIERS. TESTIMONIES RECORDED IN THE REPORT WERE FROM MR EBOW HANSON OF DAILY GRAPHIC, GERALD ANNAN-FORSON (PRESIDENTIAL PRESS CORPS COORDINATOR), DSP FREEMAN TETTEY, MR ASUMADU-AMOFA OF BNI AND LIEUTENANT ZANLERIGU GAMEL OF GHANA MILITARY POLICE (THE ONLY MILITARY TESTIMONY WHO WAS THE OFFICER IN CHARGE OF THE MILITARY POLICE ON GROUND). NOBODY IS ABOVE THE LAW AND AS SUCH WE MUST LEARN TO BEHAVE ACCORDING TO THE GROUND RULES SET WHICH THE VICTIM ATTEMPTED TO BREAK. YOUR REPORT IS FULL OF INACCURACIES AND IF YOU CLAIM TO HAVE IT PUBLISH IT AND STOP THROWING DUST INTO THE EYES PEOPLE.
nana 11 years ago

foolish security agencies who pride in harassing innocent citizens than going after armed robers

foolish security agencies who pride in harassing innocent citizens than going after armed robers
Mr. Oushuuuuu 11 years ago

Did the military watch the video footage?.

Did the military watch the video footage?.
AMINATU 11 years ago

oh my God...how i wish it was one of those certificateless radio presenters being slapped! so they can learn to do their work professionally.

oh my God...how i wish it was one of those certificateless radio presenters being slapped! so they can learn to do their work professionally.
JUJUMAN 11 years ago

ISSAKA YOU ARE ONE OF THE DOGS

ISSAKA YOU ARE ONE OF THE DOGS
Nana Akwah 11 years ago

It must be noted "Noted" that it is illegal and an offense for a soldier to assault, no matter the provocation. The Armed Forces Regulations is very specific on it. A soldier is required operate under two (2) laws. That of th ...
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It must be noted "Noted" that it is illegal and an offense for a soldier to assault, no matter the provocation. The Armed Forces Regulations is very specific on it. A soldier is required operate under two (2) laws. That of the military and the civil. Per the incident of the 6 March 2012, the action of the soldier goes against the ethics of the profession. The victim should have lodged formal complaint with the Civil institutions that deals with the law. These types of kangaroo ambushing of the must be tested in the court of law. I still believe that the victim can still seek redress in court of " Law". The footage is enough evidence to go court. We must not subscribe to illegimate actions. The manhandling of the photojournalists is an indictment.
What is Colonel M. Atintande trying to justify?
No one is above the law. I served in the military and I was an advocate of ethical conduct. The actions of serving personnel many a time has negative effect on we those on retirement. I served without being unethical and therefore feel appalled when soldiers are categorized as unethical people.
The pain of such categorization and castigation some of us can't bear.
The media especially thinks every soldier is rogue, unethical and without civility. To this some of us vehemently detest. Being in a uninform do not make you a superman.
To me, it is about time serious ethical education is instituted to orient the thinking of our colleagues still in service. Please, stop the embarrassment.
Nana Kofi Gyasi 11 years ago

WHAT THE GHANAIAN SOLDIERS KNOW IS ONLY BEATING INNOCENT CITIZENS AND MAKING COUPS. THEY SHOULD BE SENT TO IRAK AND AFGANISTAN TO GO AND FIGHT. THEY EAT AND FORK OUR WOMEN FOR NOTHING.

WHAT THE GHANAIAN SOLDIERS KNOW IS ONLY BEATING INNOCENT CITIZENS AND MAKING COUPS. THEY SHOULD BE SENT TO IRAK AND AFGANISTAN TO GO AND FIGHT. THEY EAT AND FORK OUR WOMEN FOR NOTHING.
onipanua 11 years ago

the camera always sees the truth.

the camera always sees the truth.

Military clears ‘rowdy’ officers

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