Flagstaff House easy target for terrorists - Expert

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Resford! 10 years ago

GHANA THE PEACE COUNTRY!!!

GHANA THE PEACE COUNTRY!!!
JANE 10 years ago

Mr. Expert, why don't you discuss privately with the government & security personnel, instead of giving terrorists ideas.

Mr. Expert, why don't you discuss privately with the government & security personnel, instead of giving terrorists ideas.
Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago

So this man in yellow shirt and yellow
tie is an expert,Hummmmmmmmmmmm.lack
of sense in prediction.

So this man in yellow shirt and yellow
tie is an expert,Hummmmmmmmmmmm.lack
of sense in prediction.
Gypsy Queen 10 years ago

Ghana experts have diarrhea of the mouth. They talk too much and think they know everything.

Ghana experts have diarrhea of the mouth. They talk too much and think they know everything.
OLIVER TWIST 10 years ago

From what hole did this "expert" crawl out of?

What exactly are his credentials?

Let's get serious as a nation. We can't let smooth-talking snake-oil salesmen direct national policy. It will be disastrous.

From what hole did this "expert" crawl out of?

What exactly are his credentials?

Let's get serious as a nation. We can't let smooth-talking snake-oil salesmen direct national policy. It will be disastrous.
AGYA YAW 10 years ago

Mr.Expert,How important is Ghana to warrant a Terrorist attack? The sad news and which is an absolute fact is that,if Ghana was to be erased from the face of this earth,the world would not miss a thing.

Mr.Expert,How important is Ghana to warrant a Terrorist attack? The sad news and which is an absolute fact is that,if Ghana was to be erased from the face of this earth,the world would not miss a thing.
kofi mozano 10 years ago

Ayga Yaw, you would be gone and dear Ghana will still survive. This FICKLE mind are good only for the KUMASI ZOO.YOu think you re well off in where ever you are.

Ayga Yaw, you would be gone and dear Ghana will still survive. This FICKLE mind are good only for the KUMASI ZOO.YOu think you re well off in where ever you are.
OSLO 10 years ago

SO CALLED EXPERTS. PLEASE DON'T INSTILL FEAR INTO IN GHANAIANS, AS YOU DID BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT.
I DON'T BLAME YOU BECAUSE THE ONLY FAULT GHANA COMMITED IS TO ALLOW THE SO-CALLED ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY TO BE ESTABLI ...
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SO CALLED EXPERTS. PLEASE DON'T INSTILL FEAR INTO IN GHANAIANS, AS YOU DID BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT.
I DON'T BLAME YOU BECAUSE THE ONLY FAULT GHANA COMMITED IS TO ALLOW THE SO-CALLED ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY TO BE ESTABLISHED IN GHANA, ISN'T IT??
IN MY OPINION, YOU SHOULDN'T BE ALLOWED TO OPEN YOUR MOUTH AGAIN ON NATIONAL ISSUES, NEITHER ON RADIO OR NEWSPAPERS. OR WE BETTER PROHIBIT ALL ISLAMIC INSTITUTIONS IN GHANA.
Dog 10 years ago

We told Kufour yet he did not listen

We told Kufour yet he did not listen
Joemens 10 years ago

Your name sounds like one of my father's hen

Your name sounds like one of my father's hen
Biko 10 years ago

What kind of expert are you? A big disgrace. Government to avoid condemning terrorism because it could be attacked? So we submit to them and let them reign? What a cheap way to mitigate risks! Shows us how to lower the likeli ...
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What kind of expert are you? A big disgrace. Government to avoid condemning terrorism because it could be attacked? So we submit to them and let them reign? What a cheap way to mitigate risks! Shows us how to lower the likelihood and reduce the impact and stop this rubbish. What do we do the reinforce the premises, Expert Ibrahim?
Soomui 10 years ago

Where does the Ghanaian media pick up these stragglers from nowhere, slap the labels 'analysts' and 'experts' on them and then proceed to give them license to babble about what they obviously dont know or things that are obvi ...
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Where does the Ghanaian media pick up these stragglers from nowhere, slap the labels 'analysts' and 'experts' on them and then proceed to give them license to babble about what they obviously dont know or things that are obvious to everybody. If it wasnt so serious it would have been a big joke.

Somebody should tell that guy that our President is not going to live in a bunker and distance himself from the people who voted him into power. He will continue to live in the Flagstaff house or whatever it is now called and as much as possible he will continue to live like how a human President should live like.

The only terrorists we have had in this country were from the NPP tradition and I believe they have now calmed down considerably after deposing Kwame Nkrumah. It seems that they have now realized that they can use the courts to solve their political wahala.

Secondly, there is nothing that the managers of the Accra Mall can do about stopping terrorists if they really want to go there and cause carnage.

The fool who claims to be the manager of the Accra mall should not have granted any interview at all on the subject. It can only bring fear in the hearts and minds of potential shoppers - particular the expatriate clientele who presumably make up their largest income earners. If he proceeds in this direction, the Mall will definitely lose shoppers and good business. In any case, if terrorists bombed a Mall in Nairobi, it does not necessarily mean that they will only focus on malls all over the world.

The best way to avoid terrorism of any kind is to keep our international relations sane, sensible and peaceful. If we go and stupidly align ourselves with people who are getting themselves involved in other peoples business and supporting mayhem all over the world, of course there will be unpleasant repercussions and retributions that we may not be able to contain or manage.

The truth is that we just simply cannot afford to invite this kind of trouble into our country. It would be too expensive and we dont even have the necessary administrative infrastructure or the defensive equipment to make any viable or meaningful arrangements to contain or repel such attacks. The bottom line is that we dont want it to happen at all. Period!

Secondly, I dont think we want to live like others who do, by creating something like a police state where you are frisked at every public place and you have fearsome and heavily armed policemen and soldiers standing everywhere you go. The very suggestion of violence begets violence in return and we dont want that.

We should keep our country sweet and simple. No stirring of the hornets nest anywhere. As much as we can, we should mind our own business and not get involved in other peoples quarrels. We dont have issues with anybody anywhere outside this country and thats the way we should keep it. I am sure we all know what needs to be done to keep it that way.
JOHN BAFFOUR,MIAMI-FLORIDA 10 years ago

FROM WHICH INSTITUTE DID THIS TOO KNOWN GAIN HIS EXPERTISE?A REAL AND TRUELY QUALIFIED EXPERT WILL NOT GO ON AIR TI EXPOSE THE WEAK SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS OF A PROSPECTIVE VICTIM LET ALONE A GOVERNMENT.HE IS A TERROR IST THREA ...
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FROM WHICH INSTITUTE DID THIS TOO KNOWN GAIN HIS EXPERTISE?A REAL AND TRUELY QUALIFIED EXPERT WILL NOT GO ON AIR TI EXPOSE THE WEAK SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS OF A PROSPECTIVE VICTIM LET ALONE A GOVERNMENT.HE IS A TERROR IST THREAT HIMSELF AND MUST BE MONITORED AND NABBED FOR QUESTIONING.
POLICE !! WAKE UP.
Kofi 10 years ago

Master you are very correct. This man must be watched. Maybe he's evening exposing the plans they're hatching already.

Master you are very correct. This man must be watched. Maybe he's evening exposing the plans they're hatching already.
Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago

You people are the very terrrist and
the engineers of terrist.

You people are the very terrrist and
the engineers of terrist.
OSLO 10 years ago

SO CALLED EXPERTS. PLEASE DON'T INSTILL FEAR INTO IN GHANAIANS, AS YOU DID BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT.
I DON'T BLAME YOU BECAUSE THE ONLY FAULT GHANA COMMITED IS TO ALLOW THE SO-CALLED ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY TO BE ESTABLI ...
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SO CALLED EXPERTS. PLEASE DON'T INSTILL FEAR INTO IN GHANAIANS, AS YOU DID BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT.
I DON'T BLAME YOU BECAUSE THE ONLY FAULT GHANA COMMITED IS TO ALLOW THE SO-CALLED ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY TO BE ESTABLISHED IN GHANA, ISN'T IT??
NII 10 years ago

LET'S ALL WATCH OUT FOR THIS EXPERT! WE HOLD HIM RESPONSIBLE IF SOMETHING SHOULD HAVE HAPPEN!

LET'S ALL WATCH OUT FOR THIS EXPERT! WE HOLD HIM RESPONSIBLE IF SOMETHING SHOULD HAVE HAPPEN!
peace 10 years ago

who cares kill him

who cares kill him
krikri 10 years ago

when they were putting up that structure and inflating prices of every single item used at site?

when they were putting up that structure and inflating prices of every single item used at site?
DKB 10 years ago

And Kufuor and Mpiani built the police headquarters too eh? See your stupidity. Moron.

And Kufuor and Mpiani built the police headquarters too eh? See your stupidity. Moron.
Kofi. 10 years ago

Yes.

Yes.
Nana Appiah (Canadian) 10 years ago

The Next Targets will be Kufuor's Hotel and Shopping Mall. They were Acquired through fraudulent Means I want these Al Shabab Elements to Pay Ghana a visit Soon...

The Next Targets will be Kufuor's Hotel and Shopping Mall. They were Acquired through fraudulent Means I want these Al Shabab Elements to Pay Ghana a visit Soon...
Sharon 10 years ago

Your entire family will be visited soon by the Al-Shabab elements.

Your entire family will be visited soon by the Al-Shabab elements.
DKB 10 years ago

Stupid Animal. You are not worth a response. Low life idiot.

Stupid Animal. You are not worth a response. Low life idiot.
Salifu 10 years ago

Even the White House is a target.

Even the White House is a target.
Pelicles 10 years ago

Do we meddle in other nations internal affairs? How do treat our Muslims brothers and sister in Ghana? Look, we are a secular nation since independent. Let's live like that because that had helped us up to this far and we sh ...
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Do we meddle in other nations internal affairs? How do treat our Muslims brothers and sister in Ghana? Look, we are a secular nation since independent. Let's live like that because that had helped us up to this far and we should not veered off road. Kenya was attacked because they helped the Somali government against Al-Shabab.

Those so called "experts" should stop putting fears into us.
DAN 10 years ago

and other people unhappy with the NDC gov!

and other people unhappy with the NDC gov!
Kojo Samla 10 years ago

Have you so soon forgotten Anthony Karbo?

Have you so soon forgotten Anthony Karbo?
Musa Alhanssan 10 years ago

If you know the history of terrorism in Kenya it did not begin with Kenyan troops fighting Al-Shabab in Somalia. You remember the Nairobi bombing in 1998? There were series of attacks on tourists and Kenyans in 2004, 2006, 20 ...
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If you know the history of terrorism in Kenya it did not begin with Kenyan troops fighting Al-Shabab in Somalia. You remember the Nairobi bombing in 1998? There were series of attacks on tourists and Kenyans in 2004, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.These so-called Islamists hatch up every reason why they attach a country. There is a global "jihad" against Americans, Isrealis and Christians. Presently there are Islamic Clerics in Wa in the Upper West Region preaching jihad against "infidels" and urging young people to sign up in foreign countries. They will be trained and radicalised to the extend that the ringing of bells in schools and singing in churches will be enough provocation to attach people in Ghana.
Diasporan 10 years ago

Musa: I have learnt something new from your informed commentry. Thanks.

Musa: I have learnt something new from your informed commentry. Thanks.
Agyeman. 10 years ago

Yes,but kenya is more a target bcoz it houses far more western interests than Ghana.Nairobi has more tourists,headquarters of UN agencies and africa hq of various companies.It also has many aid agencies due to the huge number ...
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Yes,but kenya is more a target bcoz it houses far more western interests than Ghana.Nairobi has more tourists,headquarters of UN agencies and africa hq of various companies.It also has many aid agencies due to the huge number of foreign refugees in camps in northern kenya.
I'm not saying Ghana isn't a target but its just that kenya will attract more western media attention as seen from the largely ignored killings by boko haram in Nigeria or the deaths of 70 Christians in a Pakistani church.
Soomui 10 years ago

Musa - and I doubt that thats your real name, what is this about some clerics in Wa preaching against infidels? I think you are a damned liar. It seems that you are either also suffering from some kind of paranoia or you are ...
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Musa - and I doubt that thats your real name, what is this about some clerics in Wa preaching against infidels? I think you are a damned liar. It seems that you are either also suffering from some kind of paranoia or you are spreading fear and panic.
MIZZY 10 years ago

true bro all this stupid expert trying to build somalia in ghana.why will somebody attack ghana? unless ghana is reaping were he did not sow.what kenya sow in somalia is what he reaps.looking for ways to loot ghana money in t ...
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true bro all this stupid expert trying to build somalia in ghana.why will somebody attack ghana? unless ghana is reaping were he did not sow.what kenya sow in somalia is what he reaps.looking for ways to loot ghana money in the name of security.
Twumasi Anka 10 years ago

...Ghana is not prone to terrorist attacks, but still we have to be vigilant. Ghanaian Muslims and Christians have a very good relationship, that is very unique in this our beautiful Ghana, thanks to dr. Kwame Nkrumah who nev ...
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...Ghana is not prone to terrorist attacks, but still we have to be vigilant. Ghanaian Muslims and Christians have a very good relationship, that is very unique in this our beautiful Ghana, thanks to dr. Kwame Nkrumah who never discriminated against any religion or tribe.
Soomui 10 years ago

The so-called experts will cash in on this matter in every African country so as to gain some prominence. The truth however is that they have never solved or deterred anything. My advice is that they should be ignored.

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The so-called experts will cash in on this matter in every African country so as to gain some prominence. The truth however is that they have never solved or deterred anything. My advice is that they should be ignored.

However there will be a heightened sense of insecurity at public places by the public for a while. It is due to the paranoia that follows such events. The likelihood of Ghana suffering from a terrorist attack is however remote. If there is one, it may more likely come from quarters that may want Ghanaians to take a firm antagonistic stand against Moslems.

Mind you we live in a funny world where America of all people is actively financing and equipping Al Qaeda, the No1 terrorist group in the world, to fight against the Syrian govt.
Ninfaanie 10 years ago

Look no further, my concerned nationalist. BLAME KUFFOUR AND HIS PARTY who saw more business in the project than leaving a presidential legacy for Ghanaians.

Look no further, my concerned nationalist. BLAME KUFFOUR AND HIS PARTY who saw more business in the project than leaving a presidential legacy for Ghanaians.
DKB 10 years ago

And who do we blame for the Police Head quarters? All we know is blame blame nonsense.

And who do we blame for the Police Head quarters? All we know is blame blame nonsense.
Nana Appiah (Canadian) 10 years ago

Were you Idiot not Blaming President Mahama for the State of the economy in the Country??? Calling it a Sham??

Were you Idiot not Blaming President Mahama for the State of the economy in the Country??? Calling it a Sham??
DKB 10 years ago

You are an animal. I don't even think you are Ghanaian. Good riddance to bad rubbish. Stay in Canada, we don't need you kind. Damn fool. We have our problems to deal with, you are not Ghanaian so f***off.

You are an animal. I don't even think you are Ghanaian. Good riddance to bad rubbish. Stay in Canada, we don't need you kind. Damn fool. We have our problems to deal with, you are not Ghanaian so f***off.
MANU 10 years ago

WE NEED IDEAS TO CURTAIL ANY SUCH UNFORTUNATE INCIDENT O. WE ALSO NEED EDUCATION ON HOW TO ACT IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT THAT A SIMILAR SITUATION OCCURS.

WE NEED IDEAS TO CURTAIL ANY SUCH UNFORTUNATE INCIDENT O. WE ALSO NEED EDUCATION ON HOW TO ACT IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT THAT A SIMILAR SITUATION OCCURS.
Musa Alhanssan 10 years ago

If you are a true Muslim you listen and analyze some preachings of some Shiekhs and Imams in Mosque. They urge the youth to "defend the faith with their lives" as if Muslims are being persecuted in Ghana or elsewhere in the w ...
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If you are a true Muslim you listen and analyze some preachings of some Shiekhs and Imams in Mosque. They urge the youth to "defend the faith with their lives" as if Muslims are being persecuted in Ghana or elsewhere in the world. That is the beginning of terrorism.
PLUMBER 10 years ago

When National Security advised against the relocation of former President MIlls to Jubilee house as it was called, he took a flack. Now it is very clear that president office is actually within easy reach of snippers with hea ...
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When National Security advised against the relocation of former President MIlls to Jubilee house as it was called, he took a flack. Now it is very clear that president office is actually within easy reach of snippers with heavy machines. secondly it has no aerial cover, the place is too bare, no vegetation, pictures can be taken to guide any missile attack from a distance. The closeness to the main road is another matter. Well armed terrorists can shoot their way from 37 hospital direction into the place. From behind it is even easier. So what security considerations were taken into account by the Indians when putting up this pink elephant? The castle on the otherhand is rock solid. It is protected from one from one front by the sea, very difficult to target by air. The road to the castle is almost one kilometre, with reinforced gates. The office of the president is out of view until one is well inside past the third gate. All that is needed is to resettle a couple of natives from nearby and redo the building. Rawlings at the time he faced so many counter coups had to relocate there, where he remained till he left. Security cannot be sacrificed for political expediency. We ignore this advice at great peril to our presidency, no matter who is the occupant of the flagstaff house at any given time. The place is simply insecure.
Alfa 10 years ago

If we do not do anything that will compromise our position as a peaceful country and so neutral, I do not think we have to bother. Do not give these greedy Politicians/MPS a chance or way out to loot the country in the name o ...
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If we do not do anything that will compromise our position as a peaceful country and so neutral, I do not think we have to bother. Do not give these greedy Politicians/MPS a chance or way out to loot the country in the name of trying to protect us, period. Let us not look for non-existing problems. We already have a lot to think about.
abangas 10 years ago

must you put this online for the world to be reading? too childish!

must you put this online for the world to be reading? too childish!
Kofi Virginia 10 years ago

I find it very disturbing about the identification of vunerable sites at public forums. Will it not be more appropriate for our "Islamic scholar" to speak to the security and intelligence community on this than sitting on th ...
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I find it very disturbing about the identification of vunerable sites at public forums. Will it not be more appropriate for our "Islamic scholar" to speak to the security and intelligence community on this than sitting on the radio? Another siuational topic that will pass soon without any actions taken.
Kosmic Boombaya 10 years ago

It is appropriate to make Ghanaians terror conscious..It is not happening in MARS...if it is happening in Borno State and Nariobi, it could Accra, Kumasi or Bolga......Ghanaians should be aware so that they can report suspici ...
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It is appropriate to make Ghanaians terror conscious..It is not happening in MARS...if it is happening in Borno State and Nariobi, it could Accra, Kumasi or Bolga......Ghanaians should be aware so that they can report suspicious activity and personnel to the authorities...These guys who attacked the Westgate Mall did not drive up from Somalia with the machine guns..........they were hiding and blending in with the Kenya population but no one reported their suspicious activities....A lot of the terror attempts foiled in the US were due to ordinary people being alert and informing law enforcement personnel of suspicious activity..Ghanaian need to develop that awareness too...terrorism is now a reality everywhere.
MENSAH 10 years ago

I think,the government should set up a telephone line,through which people can report suspicious deeds,to the security authority,right away.
So that culprits could be stopped and caught without any delay,for interrogation.
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I think,the government should set up a telephone line,through which people can report suspicious deeds,to the security authority,right away.
So that culprits could be stopped and caught without any delay,for interrogation.
THIS IS SERIOUS AND GHANA SHOULDN'T STAY ALOOF ON THIS.
We tend to leave everything unattended and anyhow.Now we are thinking.
DO WE HAVE SECURITY PERSONNELS?
THEY SHOULD NOW GO TO WORK,BUT NOT JUST RECEIVE BRIBE.
Tibaa 10 years ago

I am tired of the so-called analysts who make spurious claims about such a serious subject as terrorism. Target for what? This is sheer stupidity and these unintended invitation for terrorist attacks must not be promoted by t ...
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I am tired of the so-called analysts who make spurious claims about such a serious subject as terrorism. Target for what? This is sheer stupidity and these unintended invitation for terrorist attacks must not be promoted by the media houses.

All of a sudden, we have sophomoric nincompoops with severely challenged cognitive skills emerging as seasoned analysts. JUST STUPID!!!!
Kosmic Boombaya 10 years ago

if he can see it, the terrorist can see it to....ghanaians are too much of "afraidmen" and in denial...This is an open secret, that is why Mills did not move there...was it not in the newspapers?

if he can see it, the terrorist can see it to....ghanaians are too much of "afraidmen" and in denial...This is an open secret, that is why Mills did not move there...was it not in the newspapers?
Fred 10 years ago

Mr. 'Know it all' pls Go and tell them to come and 'kill' our president...
This information could have been given to the security persons, rather on breakfast show.
How come we do not appreciate anything Ghanaian.

Mr. 'Know it all' pls Go and tell them to come and 'kill' our president...
This information could have been given to the security persons, rather on breakfast show.
How come we do not appreciate anything Ghanaian.
SARPONG KUMANKOMAH 10 years ago

Greatness got into his head. A Chief in the Western Region by Name Kasapreko (Greatness got into his head) and part owner of Kasapreko Gin is dead. Stop lying that he has travelled outside the country.

Greatness got into his head. A Chief in the Western Region by Name Kasapreko (Greatness got into his head) and part owner of Kasapreko Gin is dead. Stop lying that he has travelled outside the country.
Kwame Aidoo 10 years ago

The govt has not been a caring entity that is why these places are unsecured! The govt should care for our street-settlers; including all the "Kayayes" in our capital cities, including Accra.Our officials have eyes but cannot ...
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The govt has not been a caring entity that is why these places are unsecured! The govt should care for our street-settlers; including all the "Kayayes" in our capital cities, including Accra.Our officials have eyes but cannot see; cannot even smell the stench of Accra, SHAME ON Y'ALL!!
DAN 10 years ago

they should be installed at mall and gov offices just like airport to walk thru..You don't have to search unless the thing indicates a problem

they should be installed at mall and gov offices just like airport to walk thru..You don't have to search unless the thing indicates a problem
Joe Turkey 10 years ago

Babies with sharp teeth. I am not sure what this idiot is complaining about. Akuffo and Limann were not at the Flagstaff House when Ghana's only terrorist - Jerry Rawlings - bore holes in their heads. Afrifa was chased to Mam ...
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Babies with sharp teeth. I am not sure what this idiot is complaining about. Akuffo and Limann were not at the Flagstaff House when Ghana's only terrorist - Jerry Rawlings - bore holes in their heads. Afrifa was chased to Mampong. Evildoers will always find their targets.
mills 10 years ago

why only thinking about the flagstaff house ?. how many people work there ?.What about the security of our people in the market ? how many people go to the various shopping malls in the country. Dont think about only the pre ...
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why only thinking about the flagstaff house ?. how many people work there ?.What about the security of our people in the market ? how many people go to the various shopping malls in the country. Dont think about only the president and the few people around him .Think and think and know that every life worth the same
BA 10 years ago

Dont let Nana Addo to think of contacting Al-Shabab to attack us

Dont let Nana Addo to think of contacting Al-Shabab to attack us
CLKK 10 years ago

LOL! that's funny...you never know, huh?

LOL! that's funny...you never know, huh?
MAN 10 years ago

I have been meeting terrorists every day in Ghana. At home my next door neighbor is a terrorist. His beard frightens children in the neighborhood.

I have been meeting terrorists every day in Ghana. At home my next door neighbor is a terrorist. His beard frightens children in the neighborhood.
Abena 10 years ago

Why are we encouraging all these. Since when did we start discussing terrorism on air; stop putting ideas in people's mind. If he is an expect he should go to countries who have ties with terrorists. Ghana do not have any bus ...
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Why are we encouraging all these. Since when did we start discussing terrorism on air; stop putting ideas in people's mind. If he is an expect he should go to countries who have ties with terrorists. Ghana do not have any business with them. Please think before you talk book long people. We are a christian nation and not in the middle east.
yaw Tieku 10 years ago

If Mahamah and IGP dies, is it not because of Asantehene's bribery scandal in their favour?, It is also all die be die.

If Mahamah and IGP dies, is it not because of Asantehene's bribery scandal in their favour?, It is also all die be die.
Jojo Hammond, New Jersey 10 years ago

Mr. Tieku, who knows when the occupant of the Flagstaff House will be attacked? It could be after the "Cheater and the stealer" had left the place. It could happen when your angel and pure/perfect Nana Akufo-Addo becomes pr ...
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Mr. Tieku, who knows when the occupant of the Flagstaff House will be attacked? It could be after the "Cheater and the stealer" had left the place. It could happen when your angel and pure/perfect Nana Akufo-Addo becomes president. This shortsightedness is what is killing us.
Kosmic Boombaya 10 years ago

ONLY LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL IN UNIFORM SHOULD BE ABLE TO POSSESS FIRE ARM...ANY CIVILIAN FOUND WITH A GUN SHOULD BE DEEMED A TERRORIST AND SHD BE SHOT ON SITE...

Ghana is not secure at all.....

ONLY LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL IN UNIFORM SHOULD BE ABLE TO POSSESS FIRE ARM...ANY CIVILIAN FOUND WITH A GUN SHOULD BE DEEMED A TERRORIST AND SHD BE SHOT ON SITE...

Ghana is not secure at all.....
CLKK 10 years ago

Are you for real?? this is nonsense talk.

Are you for real?? this is nonsense talk.
Kosmic Boombaya 10 years ago

If armed robbers operate in Ghana freely as they do, what prevents Boko Haram guys to come through the borders at Aflao legally...and buy guns and do a similar operation in ghana? You tell me...The security situation in ghana ...
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If armed robbers operate in Ghana freely as they do, what prevents Boko Haram guys to come through the borders at Aflao legally...and buy guns and do a similar operation in ghana? You tell me...The security situation in ghana is loose and the government should tighten the law before sometime terrible happen..
MENSAH 10 years ago

Gun control rules have to be adequate.

Gun control rules have to be adequate.
edmond 10 years ago

NO TERRORIST GIVES A SHIT ABOUT THIS GODS FORSAKEN COUNTRY.

NO TERRORIST GIVES A SHIT ABOUT THIS GODS FORSAKEN COUNTRY.
azaa akonfem mahama is big lies 10 years ago

SHAAAAAAME KILLER,CRIMINAL MAHAMA,MAHAMA KILLED MILLS,AND MOST GHANIANS,IDIOTS

SHAAAAAAME KILLER,CRIMINAL MAHAMA,MAHAMA KILLED MILLS,AND MOST GHANIANS,IDIOTS
KKK 10 years ago

Ibrahim - you cannot scare anyone. Do you expect us to stop living because of genocidal demonic Islamist? You (Islamist) are fighting a hopeless war – when would a religious group come to their senses that they have been de ...
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Ibrahim - you cannot scare anyone. Do you expect us to stop living because of genocidal demonic Islamist? You (Islamist) are fighting a hopeless war – when would a religious group come to their senses that they have been defeated? Re-word your statement; "Ibrahim cautioned President John Mahama and other Ghanaian leaders to exercise extreme caution when commenting on terrorist activities, saying a single unfortunate word could put Ghana in danger of an attack.
zedicus 10 years ago

The expert (MR. Ibrahim) shd also advise his 'mistaken' fellows (de islamists) to stop acts of terrorism, and religious vendetta against de christian folks

The expert (MR. Ibrahim) shd also advise his 'mistaken' fellows (de islamists) to stop acts of terrorism, and religious vendetta against de christian folks
The Black Fonzie 10 years ago

A comprehensive prevention assessment should be asked:
•Is the target potential?
•What is the prevailing attitude toward security?
•Who is responsible for the overall security program?
•How are security policie ...
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A comprehensive prevention assessment should be asked:
•Is the target potential?
•What is the prevailing attitude toward security?
•Who is responsible for the overall security program?
•How are security policies enforced?
•When was the current emergency preparedness plan developed (including fire, power failure and disaster)?
•What resources are available locally and how rapid are the response times for fire, police and ambulance?
•What kind of physical security systems and controls are presently used?
•Do the available security resources, policies and procedures meet the potential threat? Writers should rather stop planting bad ideas in the big heads of people.
ghanaba 10 years ago

Let us be thinging of moving the Seat of Govt. the Aburi Gardens where there is only one way to monitor any torrorism. Are we saying that we don't have the required security in this country to avert any torrorism. Ghana is a ...
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Let us be thinging of moving the Seat of Govt. the Aburi Gardens where there is only one way to monitor any torrorism. Are we saying that we don't have the required security in this country to avert any torrorism. Ghana is a sovereign state and we must know how to deal with issues.
KKO 10 years ago

Without Islamic terrorists, everyone slept with their doors ajar. Unfortunately, we also have corrupt border officials who will take money and let in anybody, even if they wear grenades as chains! Where else in Accra could th ...
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Without Islamic terrorists, everyone slept with their doors ajar. Unfortunately, we also have corrupt border officials who will take money and let in anybody, even if they wear grenades as chains! Where else in Accra could the presidential palace have been built, considering that there was an earlier one at that location?

Just ask those who accompanied Afrifa to the little structure on 24th February 1966 how long it took them to finally break through it!
berto 10 years ago

Why do we talk too much like this? This should be discuss with security agencies not in public like this.

Why do we talk too much like this? This should be discuss with security agencies not in public like this.
Sakraman 10 years ago

These crazy Islamic followers are causing lots of problems to innocent people in the world. There're a host of peace-loving Islamic followers who feel sorry for those bad guys who're using religion to kill, maim and kidnap pe ...
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These crazy Islamic followers are causing lots of problems to innocent people in the world. There're a host of peace-loving Islamic followers who feel sorry for those bad guys who're using religion to kill, maim and kidnap people. It's time for the UN, AU and the rest of concerned citizens of the world to hunt these criminals down. Time to root them out forever!
Yaw Adu-Asare 10 years ago

This Flagstaff is a waste of money, looks stupid and lacks any sense of security.

This Flagstaff is a waste of money, looks stupid and lacks any sense of security.
Kwame 10 years ago

This is nothing new. We have always known this and it does not require an expert to tell us the danger therein.

This is nothing new. We have always known this and it does not require an expert to tell us the danger therein.
Rich T. 10 years ago

Accra Mall if attacked (God forbid) will by far exert maximum casualties. Armed concealed guards are required in these key installations. I am not a security expert but this target is too obvious even for a blindman.

Accra Mall if attacked (God forbid) will by far exert maximum casualties. Armed concealed guards are required in these key installations. I am not a security expert but this target is too obvious even for a blindman.
JustWantToBE 10 years ago

Just go do your shopping in a small corner somewhere to avoid a terrorist attack. It is a result of greed and terrorism working together. The Mall owners take all the customers and make billions,pay little taxes and underpay ...
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Just go do your shopping in a small corner somewhere to avoid a terrorist attack. It is a result of greed and terrorism working together. The Mall owners take all the customers and make billions,pay little taxes and underpay their workers and exalt themselves even though most rob the citizenry to establish such. Malls are no achievements. Technological, scientific and social advancement are more important. Malls are not a good idea. Not only terrorist will attack such establishment but grieved and unforgiving individuals who feel cheated by someone linked to a Mall ...like Kufuor cheated to get his son a Hotel and his daughter a huge Mall at the cost of all other Ghanaians and called us lazy! If every president comes to power only to unearth the business acumen of their immediate family only and calling the rest of us envious and lazy then know that not only terrorist will target such unnecessarily grandiose set-ups, but grieving and suffering individuals.Let us use smaller shopping centers. Malls are against common sense and a manifestation of corporate or individual greed!
JIMY SOMMER 10 years ago

I DONT BELIEVE THIS. HE WAS SEND BY NPP. NPP WANT TO PROFIT ABOUT KENYAN EVENT TO BOMBE FLAGSTAFF HOUSE. THEY ERE PLANING THIS SINCE MAHAMAH BECAME PRESIDENT. ONLY NPP CAN DISTROY GHANA.

I DONT BELIEVE THIS. HE WAS SEND BY NPP. NPP WANT TO PROFIT ABOUT KENYAN EVENT TO BOMBE FLAGSTAFF HOUSE. THEY ERE PLANING THIS SINCE MAHAMAH BECAME PRESIDENT. ONLY NPP CAN DISTROY GHANA.
Lizzy. 10 years ago

This is an afterthought expert. An expert in killing dead snakes.Why did he not give his opinion before the attack in Nairobi?

This is an afterthought expert. An expert in killing dead snakes.Why did he not give his opinion before the attack in Nairobi?
king 10 years ago

Any part of the WORLD can be attacked not only the flagstar house.This man should be arrested to explain why he is saying this.

Any part of the WORLD can be attacked not only the flagstar house.This man should be arrested to explain why he is saying this.
Roger 10 years ago

It's very important to keep an eye on, indeed profile, the Nigerians and others flocking into Ghana from Moslem countries. While Ghanaian Moslems are civilized and live peacefully with their Christian brothers, we cannot trus ...
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It's very important to keep an eye on, indeed profile, the Nigerians and others flocking into Ghana from Moslem countries. While Ghanaian Moslems are civilized and live peacefully with their Christian brothers, we cannot trust the radical animals from other parts of the Moslem world.
S.N.OWUSU 10 years ago

What about the white house?the only security threat is the traffic light.these people are using the name of Islam,and the members of the religion are not condemning it.ISLAM IS GOOD RELIGION BUT THESE PEOPLE ARE DESTROYING IT ...
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What about the white house?the only security threat is the traffic light.these people are using the name of Islam,and the members of the religion are not condemning it.ISLAM IS GOOD RELIGION BUT THESE PEOPLE ARE DESTROYING IT.
OSEI AGYEMANG 10 years ago

I DONT'T UNDERSTAND SOME PEOPLE WHEN THEY MAKE SOME STUPID REMARKS TO ATTAIN SOME SORT OF RECOGNITION. THE GUY IS TRYING TO SAY THAT THE SEAT OF THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE BUILT IN THE FOREST WHERE IT WILL BE DIFFICULT TO HAVE ...
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I DONT'T UNDERSTAND SOME PEOPLE WHEN THEY MAKE SOME STUPID REMARKS TO ATTAIN SOME SORT OF RECOGNITION. THE GUY IS TRYING TO SAY THAT THE SEAT OF THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE BUILT IN THE FOREST WHERE IT WILL BE DIFFICULT TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE BUILDING. WHERE IS THE UN HEADQUARTERS LOCATED, WHERE IS THE WHITE HOUSE LOCATED, THE PRESENT WORLD TRADE CENTER WHERE IT IS LOCATED,ALL EDIFICE AND RENOUN BUILDINGS AND LANDMARKS ARE THEY HIDDEN IN THE BUSH,IF SUCH PEOPLE HAVE NOTHING TO SAY ,THEY SHOULD SHUT THE F UP. AND TRAVEL TO OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD TO SEE GOVERNMENTS SEATS BEFORE HE COME OUT WITH SUCH BS
yaw, USA 10 years ago

"He cautioned President John Mahama and other Ghanaian leaders to exercise extreme caution when commenting on terrorist activities, saying a single unfortunate word could put Ghana in danger of an attack"....... "Pointing out ...
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"He cautioned President John Mahama and other Ghanaian leaders to exercise extreme caution when commenting on terrorist activities, saying a single unfortunate word could put Ghana in danger of an attack"....... "Pointing out that Ghana is ranked 5th in contributors to international peace keeping missions, he urged government to keep it that way in order not to attract terrorists into the country".
THIS IS A DIRECT INVITATION OF TERRORISTS INTO GHANA. THE BNI SHOULD MONITOR HIS MOVEMENTS CLOSELY
Frank 10 years ago

This guy could himself be aterrorist! What is he talking about trying to instill fear or threatening this corrupt government to cower into submission ? The NDC itself is a quasi-terrorist organization so what more should we f ...
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This guy could himself be aterrorist! What is he talking about trying to instill fear or threatening this corrupt government to cower into submission ? The NDC itself is a quasi-terrorist organization so what more should we fear?
JH New York 10 years ago

I can now clearly confirm that part of the porous Security in the Country includes the Media which discussed this in the open and the so called experts,Irbard Ibrahim and those like him.
My Common Sense tells me that the gov ...
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I can now clearly confirm that part of the porous Security in the Country includes the Media which discussed this in the open and the so called experts,Irbard Ibrahim and those like him.
My Common Sense tells me that the govt should have been informed behind closed doors to find a way of coverage,or monitor those places 24/7,without it being discussed
in the Media.That's how to trap a terrorist.
Freedom of speech does not mean we should be foolish indeed.
JH New York 10 years ago

to find a way to cover-up.

to find a way to cover-up.
American 10 years ago

It's not a new idea, or original to me, but terrorists tend to bomb softer targets. It's not 1998 anymore.

It's not a new idea, or original to me, but terrorists tend to bomb softer targets. It's not 1998 anymore.
Aka boogaloo 10 years ago

You mean in ghana the president is not safe. Please check your facts. The PRESIDENT is to protect the ordinary citizen not himself. The president is safe anywhere in this country. Otherwise we are all not safe

You mean in ghana the president is not safe. Please check your facts. The PRESIDENT is to protect the ordinary citizen not himself. The president is safe anywhere in this country. Otherwise we are all not safe
Kodiaber 10 years ago

Why are these idiots commenting on this issue.Has anyone talked about attacking Ghana.These idiots must shut the hell up.See, it is not every incident you have open your retarded mouth and comment upon.If you have any advise, ...
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Why are these idiots commenting on this issue.Has anyone talked about attacking Ghana.These idiots must shut the hell up.See, it is not every incident you have open your retarded mouth and comment upon.If you have any advise, let the security agencied know but stop your loud-mouth irresponsible comments and leave Ghana alone. Some of you talk toooooo much.Shut the Hell Up People.

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