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The era of deceit is over – Presby boss tells politicians

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  • SHAMO 11 years ago

    FOR THEM THEY CAN EAT THE TOILET OF NDC POLITICIANS AND DRINK WATER ON TOP! HAHAHAHA NO SENSE

  • Cummings 11 years ago

    When they come from Togo and Niger all they know is ndc whether they will eat or drink its ndc, they have nothing to lose if Ghana collapse

  • PRINCE KWASI ADADE 11 years ago

    FOOLISH GHANAINS, YOU MUST START TO SPEAK THE TRUTH!!!!------LOOK ! APOSTLE PAUL WAS FORCED TO ADDRESS THE GALATIANS AS BEING FOOLISH, BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT USING THE BRAINS(GALATIANS 3:1). PAUL WAS EVEN WONDERING WHETHER THE ...
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  • WHISTLEBLOWER 11 years ago

    YOU ARE A TRUE SERVANT OF GOD. MODERATOR.

  • Pepeni Abrantieh 11 years ago

    THIS MAN IS TRULLY AN AFRICAN. SHOULD HE BE AN EUROPEAN, HE WOULDN'T WAIT ANY PERSON TO TELL HIM HIS MENTAL N HEALTH STATE VIS-A-VIS HIS ABILITY TO PERFORM THE ONEROUS DUTY ON HIM AND FOLLOW THE STEPS OF POPE EMERITUS BENEDIC ...
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  • insight to the bone 11 years ago

    Mr Ato Dadzie you are talking like a man of integrity and honor so what are you doing among these ndc criminals and idiots, be careful they dont kill you too like they did to president Atta Mills . you should leave these ewe ...
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  • VOLUNTORY CONTRIBUTOR 11 years ago

    HUMILITY?

    The question asked is that what is humility? what constitute humility? Many atimes the very people who try to use the phrase humility against their opponents might be persons of no humility.. Humility and meekn ...
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  • SHAMO 11 years ago

    AND THEY WANT WORKERS TO SACRIFICE? NKASEAFO BANKING OUR MONEY ALL BECAUSE THEY ARE IN GOVT! NOBODY WILL DIE FOR GHANA FOR YOU FOOLS, JUST 4YRS OKUDJETO, OFOSU AMPOFO, jinapor ETC ARE ALL BILLIONEERS, stupid ndc govt

  • PRINCE KWASI ADADE 11 years ago

    IS THIS THE GHANA KUFFUOR HANDED OVER TO THE NDC EVIL CORRUPT BASTARDS? NDC HAS PRESIDED OVER THE BIGGEST RESOURCES EVER IN OUR HISTORY. THEY HAVE CONTRACTED THE BIGGEST LOANS SINCE OUR INDEPENDENCE. K4 HANDED TO EVIL NDC FRE ...
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  • WHISTLEBLOWER 11 years ago

    WE LOVE YOU.

  • Wiliam 11 years ago

    If he means all politicians,makes sense> If he is talking about the government of the day as in the ruling party, then he has to complete his statement. All must be warned without fear or favour!!!

  • CAT 11 years ago

    We at times criticize pastors for involving themselves in politics but wat we fail to understand is that " THE ONLY THING NECESARY FOR THE TRIUMPH OF EVIL IS WHEN GOOD MEN SAY OR DO NOTHING-Emperor Hail Selasie.
    Pope Pius (s ...
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  • ropopo 11 years ago

    true talk man.. you saying just everytn.

  • The Stallion 11 years ago

    Why "some Northerners"? Abua funu!!!

  • Atopahene john mahama 11 years ago

    You are not among the Ndebugres and bawuami's but an allien zongo truck pusher so shut uP, pig

  • NOKWARE[TRUTH] 11 years ago

    You are a big fool and a disgrace to the web. Anything you say shows that you were poorly brought up by your parents or you had no parents to supervise your upbringing.It is a shame that you are a ghanaian.You are a disgrace ...
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  • Atopahene john mahama 11 years ago

    WHAT A FOOL.; SHAMO IS INSULTING AND YOU ARE INSULTING WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? YOU ARE WORSE BRO

  • NOKWARE[TRUTH] 11 years ago

    You rather are a big,big fool.Are you happy with what that bastard has been saying about the president?Again you are a big,big fool!!You are in the same league as SHAMO.You donkey!!!

  • atopahene john mahama 11 years ago

    Or its Akonfem kyinkyinga? Your stupid prez will lead you fools into a ditch! For you a pig is even cleaner, damt idiot

  • Black star. 11 years ago

    SHAMO, WHO BROUGHT YOU UP? WHY ARE YOU USED TO ALWAYS SPEAKING NON SENSE. HOW DID YOU LEARN TO READ AND WRITE? GHANAIANS ARE NOTED FOR THEIR SENSE OF WISDOM,...ARE YOU FROM NIGERIA SHAMO?

  • OBURONIBA FITAFITA 11 years ago

    Imagine what would have happened to the case had Bawumia not had the brains to detect their fake document printed and doctored to suit their intended purpose and tendered in as a proof. THIEVES

    The fact is the EC did not s ...
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  • millerman 11 years ago

    The issue has nothing to do with any tribe. A good one there Rev for speaking boldly on matter. Other Rev ministers should take a cue from you rather than taking political sides.

  • HOLY SINNER 11 years ago

    WELL SAID,MAN OF GOD.

  • short 11 years ago

    I thought as a Moderator after stating your mind you moderate a bit by appeling to the doctor to go back to work. You seem to be happy with the situation

  • Don Blunt 11 years ago

    "Professor Martey, however, appealed to the doctors to call off the strike and resume work."

    Is that an appeal? or not?

  • DYB 11 years ago

    You need a psychiatrist. Simplicita.

  • Asempa Beba Dabi 11 years ago

    Yep, some Ghanaians may be uneducated, stupid and ignorant but not all Ghanaians can be fooled. We saw how they "invited" foreign companies and individuals to come and receive judgement debts, We saw how they spent money nyaf ...
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  • Owura 11 years ago

    Wise saying man of God, God bless you

  • LEAVE ME ALONE 11 years ago

    UNCOUTH

  • SHAMO 11 years ago

    PIGMY BROTHER

  • The Stallion 11 years ago

    Oh, so politicians can't fool Ghanaians anymore? I see. Since the elections, Ghanaians have been dying for the NPP or the NDC. Even more are to die after the SC verdict. All it takes is for a leading member of each party to s ...
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  • Michael 11 years ago

    This 'moderator' does not see it. My heart bleeds for Ghana. Where are the wise and Godly men/women?

  • Akoto Joy 11 years ago

    Micheal stop wearing political lenses when it comes to issues of national concern. Recommend him rather for his boldness.

  • Michael 11 years ago

    My brother Akoto. Please read Stallion's comment to which I attach mine and tell me if you disagree with Stallion, and whether in the light of his opinion I am wearing 'political lenses'.

    We are treading dangerously with ...
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  • mm,new york 11 years ago

    emmanuel martey has lost his place as a religious man.Where is your value as a man of God? Instead of helping to solve an already bad situation where people are dying you support it, this is shameful. you are a disgrace to th ...
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  • Saa 11 years ago

    marety is a politician. his comments are hypocritical and meant for evil. martey is not worth the time and energy. i wish he was rushed to the hospital to see the effect of his negative words. is this man really a minister of ...
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  • KOO NIMO 11 years ago

    This what I call the truth from a Rev Minister- Martey ; but what are all the churches doing in Ghana ; we are witnessing what is the true Ghanaian in the courts and the Government today ; it is simple ; the typical Ghanaian ...
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  • Y .S. 11 years ago

    That the truth hurts is an understatement but there are times one cannot run away from 'the bitter truth. One such time is now. For a quiet life Ghanaians have absorbed a lot of injustice in our way of life but there comes ...
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  • James Jones 11 years ago

    Professor Martey is wrong here. The refusal of doctors to attend to emergency cases cannot be accepted on any moral ground. If the doctors had used the other alternative sometimes used by doctors in other parts of the world, ...
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  • THOMSON 11 years ago

    so are you happy about the strikes, ppls are dieing, and you cant even plead doctors to call of strkes, after blaming gvt,? man let us know your standard,

  • mansa 11 years ago

    stop disgracing the sacred institutions of God.martey, you are not helping matters. this stand will not help the people who give you your church collection.just visit the hospitals and see the effect of your negative politica ...
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  • KWAME 11 years ago

    just replace professionals with foot soldiers, and all will be well...thieves

  • NOKWARE 11 years ago

    Mr moderator if you want to do politics remove your cassock and join the politicians.Churches in Ghana are full of corrupt priests and leaders who are milking their flocks dry and leading sumptuous lives.You have every right ...
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  • Senior citizen- Germanny 11 years ago

    The Rev,professor Martey is right by saying that the era of deceit by politicians is over.These people who were hithr-to, like all other people in the country upgrade themselves when they begin to walk in the corridors of pow ...
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  • Navrongo Beauty 11 years ago

    The politician especially the one in power thinks he is more important and therefore above any law, but sad to say they have it wrong.
    If you the politicians says there is no money in the kitty, why give yourselves hefty inc ...
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  • Kofi Ghansah 11 years ago

    God bless you Prof. for your BOLDNESS,HONESTY,and SINCERITY. You have shown that there are still genuine men of God out there who are selfless and care for God's sheep.

    Can Kakra Essamuah stop his dream of supporting coups ...
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  • KOBAAH. 11 years ago

    MARTEY WHY DO ALWAYS TALK ILL OF OUR DEAR PRESIDENT YOU ARE FAITHFUL CHRISTIAN,DONT INVOLVE YOURSELF IN POLITICS BY SIDING.NEVER THROW AWAY YOUR BIBLE AND HATE MAHAMA.THIS NOT THE TIME YOU HAVE TO PORTRAY YOUR HYPOCRISY.
    YOU ...
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  • Oppong 11 years ago

    KOBAAH, YOU LACK SENSE OF JUDGEMENT. TRY TO UNDERSTAND WHAT THE PRESBYTERIAN BOSS IS SAYING. HE IS NOT SIDING WITH ANY PARTY, NEITHER IS HE BIAS, BUT WHEN THINGS ARE GETTING OUT OF HAND, HE HAS THE RIGHT TO VOICE OUT. HE REP ...
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  • CNBO 11 years ago

    This man is 100% anti-ndc and we already know him. All these guys - moderators, prophets, etc are never and I repeat, never men of the true God we worship, they are just there for the cash, and i wouldn't be surprised if Rev. ...
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  • Oppong 11 years ago

    I BELIEVE IT'S ABOUT TIME PRESIDENT MAHAMA STRAITEN THINGS UP AND BEGIN TO FIX THE ECONOMY. DESPITE BEING AN NDC SUPPORTER, I AM BECOMING IMPATIENT AT THE RATE OF TRIKES GOING ON IN THE COUNTRY. I WILL ADVICE THE PRESIDENT TO ...
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  • SYDNEY 11 years ago

    DONT WASTE U TIME EXPECTING ANY GOOD THING FROM ATTAMILLS AND JOHN MAHAMA'S NDC BCOS THEY ARE FULL OF CROOKS AND NOTHING BUT CROOKS.....LOOK AT HOW THEY CALLOUSLY LOOTED US THRO FAKE J-DEBTS TO CRIMINALS AND CRONIES SECRETLY ...
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  • Black star. 11 years ago

    HI SEDNEY, YOU SOUND LIKE A TYPICAL NPP PROPAGANDIST. WAS NPP BETTER ON CORRUPTION WHEN IN GOVERNMENT? DO YOU HOW MUCH PREZ KOUFOUR MADE OUT OF THE VODAFONE DEAL? AND HOW COME ADDO KOUFOUR, HIS BROTHER BECOME THE RICHEST POLI ...
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  • AA 11 years ago

    NPP WAS CORRUPT SO IF NDC IS CORRUPT WE SHOULD KEEP QUIET. BACKWARD THINKING

  • SYDNEY 11 years ago

    ITS AMAZING THAT U SEE A POOR TROKOSI AND POOR KAYAYE WHOSE FAMILY MEMBER IS SERIOUSLY JUSTIFYING NDC CORRUPTION INSTEAD OF CONDEMNING CORRUPTION IN GENERAL WHETHER BY NPP OR NDC.....SO AT THE END OF THE DAY U SEE HOW SHALLOW ...
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  • Kwesi 11 years ago

    You know the Presby Hospitals are reaping revenue from the doctors's strike as patients go there more now. Does that explain the stand taken by the Moderator?

  • Opoman Dusei 11 years ago

    I must confess that I am worried about the way and manner the Moderator has sold himself so cheat to politics. If you are a pastor be a pastor and when you want to plead to striking doctors to go back to work do so as a past ...
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  • Kobby 11 years ago

    Presbyters in the church must wake up and protect the pillers of the church,otherwise,this moderator will eventually collapse the church.

  • Akoto Joy 11 years ago

    These are the type of moderators we want to lead us. That's all what u've spelt out. A word to the wise is enough

  • Nana 11 years ago

    Moderator we are proud of you, really you came at the right time to correct the wrongdoings of our corrupt politicians. Waye a de papa.

  • SEWAA 11 years ago

    EVEN WHEN CHRIST KNEW THE ROMAN GOVT COLLECTED TAXES FOR THEIR OWN PURPOSES, HE NEVER CONDEMNED THE GOVERNMENT BUT TOLD THE TAXPAYERS TO GIVE UNTO CAESAR WHAT BELONGED TO HIM AND TO GOD WHAT BELONGED TO HIM.SEE HOW PLUMPY YOU ...
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  • AA 11 years ago

    THEN GIVE TO THE DOCTORS WHAT BELONGS TO THEM. SIMPLICITA. WHY INSULT THE MAN OF GOD. MAY GOD FORGIVE YOU.

  • SEWAA 11 years ago

    IF THESE COMMENTS WERE COMING FROM THE MUSLIM COMMUNITIES OR IMAMS ONE WOULD HAVE BEEN TREATED TO ALL KINDS OF CONDEMNATIONS BUT BECAUSE HE IS A CHRISTIAN LEADER HE IS BEEN PRAISED.I AM YET TO HEAR ANY MUSLIM LEADER COMING OU ...
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  • SEWAA 11 years ago

    HE GAVE SEVEN WORDS OF LOVE SEVEN TIMES AT THE POINT OF HIS DEATH.....THAT WAS AND IS STILL HE, CHRIST THE LIVING GOD!!!HE NEVER WEAR A CASSOK,NEVER USE COLOUR ON HIS NECK, NEVER SPOKE POLITICS....SO FOR MEN TO CLOAK UP THEMS ...
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  • fay 11 years ago

    Man of God of His Caliber when he speaks,you must ponder on his words well before you talk. Especially insulting him because you're wearing a political lenses will bring great curse onto you. Becareful and The good Lord forgi ...
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  • obibaba kwadwo 11 years ago

    How dare u make such a comment abt Moderator. u don`t know what u r talking abt. Lord have mercy on you.

  • Darko 11 years ago

    The truth is an offence but not a sin

  • SEWAA 11 years ago

    WHICH PARTY WAS SO CORRUPT THAT IT WAS DUBBED THE WAAWAAA PARTY??????????..
    .ANSWER=NPP OR THE DEAD ELEPHANT PARTY!

  • fay 11 years ago

    Remove your political lense and don't compare The man Of God to What Paul yold the Galatians.

  • SYDNEY 11 years ago

    STUPID SEWAA, UR NDC'S CORRUPTION IS CAUSING MUCH MORE KAYAYES AND TROKOSIS PAINFUL POVERTY SO WHY DONT U WISE UP AND CONDEMN CORRUPTION EVERYWHERE INSTEAD OF FOOLISHLY AND STUPIDLY JUSTIFYING NDC CORRUPTION WITH NPP CORRUPTI ...
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  • Concern Ghanian 11 years ago

    TAKE WOYOME‘s MONEY TO BUILD HOSPITAL

  • Concern Ghanian 11 years ago

    DOCTORS TO JOIN POLITICS B4 THEY CAN BE PAY?

  • obibaba kwadwo 11 years ago

    I think is high time Ghana cut the number of parliamentarians down to save money to pay good hard working Ghanaians.what we need is three parliamentarians from each region. At most there should be fifty and not over two hundr ...
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  • kobby kay 11 years ago

    when Kuffuour was purchasing the golden chains, negotiating the vodafone deal, purchasing the hotel,use state money to construct the wall over his house,do you even know the cost of the flagstaff house,telling Ghanaians to bu ...
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  • BRAVEBOY 11 years ago

    That is why I called them Pharisees. They are only serving God because it makes life easier leaving on collections.

  • Kwesi Agbenu 11 years ago

    Who bought gold chain for Ghana and who bought GOLD WATCHES for America?

    Who is who

  • BRAVEBOY 11 years ago

    If he had criticize that as well then he will be considered objective, but a Reverend minister who is one sided knows what he got from then. You don't bite the hand that feeds you. Ghana will do better without these divisive ...
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  • BRAVEBOY 11 years ago

    When religious leaders play politics. I am a christian but soon I could see Christianity falling in Ghana because of these loose cannons. The politicians on both sides enjoyed this pay and after a week, wiped their mouth and ...
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  • Kofi Adjei -TEMA 11 years ago

    please take off your political lens and you will understand the presby moderator.

  • BRAVEBOY 11 years ago

    Man I am a floating voter and yet I can not understand. I criticise NDC when they are wrong,but I have a feeling NPP don't love these beautiful country of ours.

  • BRAVEBOY 11 years ago

    This man has been in the post for a while, but everytime he speaks on issues you can hear the political under tone. Ghana is for all and that is all we have those let us cherish each other and though we will always argue, let ...
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  • weetra 11 years ago

    I have observed that NPP activists do not contribute positively but use insults instead. They are also practice tribalism to the core. And they want to win votes from the very people they insult. Forget it.

  • BRAVEBOY 11 years ago

    You are right man. Being an Ashanti, I am a shame sometimes because our ancestors where not like this. They knew when to come together to seek their well being and peace. They did not like the rule of the whiteman even before ...
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  • Rosy 11 years ago

    TO INSULT. ABODAMFOO BEHAVE AS SUCH.

  • Matthew 11 years ago

    This Moderator must stop drinking before granting interviews. He is disgracing christianity.

  • kwam 11 years ago

    The man of God is perfectly right, look at Politians free 4x4 vehicle, Salary, car loan,GHC 50,OOO rent allowance, free Bungalow, free medical care outside the country, big end of service benefit. what are u saying?

  • The Real Presbyter 11 years ago

    You couldn't have said it better and to their faces.

  • mind-u 11 years ago

    you is mahama can fool some but not the rest

  • Jorotara 11 years ago

    How can a clergy utter these words ?
    Only an NPP IDIOT can utter these words

  • KOKI 11 years ago

    You are not being honest! And I dare say how can a Jorotara utter these words on this forum?

    Well I cannot add the second line in your statement since its just too vulgar and obscene to say the least except to say grante ...
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  • yaw 11 years ago

    Kudos to the moderator. Let other religious leaders take a cue from the moderator and say the truth always. Be bold ! Even though the agents of darkness will insault and villify you you will be vindicated.

  • Kong 11 years ago

    I think the what the moderator said applies perfectly to his church members too. They are disillusioned and would one day make the top hierarchy aware of this displeasure in the church.

  • Special t 11 years ago

    Under nnp rule a lot evil things happened but Prof, you kept your mouth shut. One does not need a lot to see where your loyalty lies. I know it does not lie with the church.

  • Ali Konkomba 11 years ago

    Papa Osofo , patient are dying ,women
    and children cos of doctors strike
    what is money to life ?Man of God
    talk peace and pray peace,do not
    incite doctors strike ,thank you

  • YAA GIZEL 11 years ago

    THESE SO CALLED PRIESTS SHOULD LIMIT THEMSELVES TO THE FOUR WALLS OF THE CHURCH. NOW THEY TURN THEMSELVES IN TO MEDICAL DOCTORS, POLITICIANS CONSULTANTS AND EVEN SOOTHE SAYERS. THEY CAN PREDICT WHEN SOMEBODY WILL DIE.THEY CAR ...
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  • Kwaku 11 years ago

    Ashantis and Akyems, go and form you country and stop disturbing us.

  • CLERGY 11 years ago

    The era of deceit is welcome when your NPP ever comes back to power.