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John 10 years ago

These NPP agents should go for party positions and stop pretending

These NPP agents should go for party positions and stop pretending
Ghanaian 10 years ago

It is so painful to share citizenship with complete fools like john above. God have mercy on Ghana.

It is so painful to share citizenship with complete fools like john above. God have mercy on Ghana.
Krikri,, 10 years ago

When greedy thief Kufour dashed Ghana Telecom to vodafone? The case is still in court after 5 years.

When greedy thief Kufour dashed Ghana Telecom to vodafone? The case is still in court after 5 years.
insight to the bone 10 years ago

it is my great pleasure to accept my friendship , it is so nice of you , you are so kind. Wishing to remain faithful friends for a long long time. With all my best wishes for a great day full of love & great luck. Take care.

it is my great pleasure to accept my friendship , it is so nice of you , you are so kind. Wishing to remain faithful friends for a long long time. With all my best wishes for a great day full of love & great luck. Take care.
Aem wo maano 10 years ago

There were not much hardships during Kuffour,s government, even though corrupt so people did not talk much. Under Mahama, Ghanaians have grown to know that they should talk because condition in the country is worse. So keep q ...
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There were not much hardships during Kuffour,s government, even though corrupt so people did not talk much. Under Mahama, Ghanaians have grown to know that they should talk because condition in the country is worse. So keep quiet, stop worshiping NDC/Mahama and let's find solutions to Ghana,s problems.
oba nyansani baako Pe in Ghana! 10 years ago

Except a man be born again he cannot seek the kingdom of God. Except the president and his minister tell God what they actually done against God the creator of the universe else Ghanaians will keep on to suffer till thy kingd ...
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Except a man be born again he cannot seek the kingdom of God. Except the president and his minister tell God what they actually done against God the creator of the universe else Ghanaians will keep on to suffer till thy kingdom come. Mahama and his cronies came to destroy Ghana and they have used Money to buy many of you so called men of God. Therefore, l blame some of you as well.
Kweku 10 years ago

Someone may disagree with me but frankly speaking the church leadership in Ghanaian is loosing the scriptural credibility they once held. I don't mind pastors sharing their personal views on politics, but people see those vie ...
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Someone may disagree with me but frankly speaking the church leadership in Ghanaian is loosing the scriptural credibility they once held. I don't mind pastors sharing their personal views on politics, but people see those views differently when personal opinions are expressed in pulpits.

One would not by this platform undermine some successes chalked by some men of God in their endeavours be it prosperity or salvation preaching. However, the church leadership in Ghana in general has underperformed to bring the moral change needed by Ghanaian to develop as the hold the keys for moral change. I say this without any historical reference for now, that when the western countries received the Gospel of Jesus Christ the church leadership managed to influence and changed their society for the better. They expanded and helped build a conscience of rule of law and order in their society with God's Word to the extent of ensuring that many basic principles in their constitutions emanated from the scriptures eg marriage, social benefits, etc. The first time I came to live in the UK, they was no check barriers at train stations, but any time inspectors come all passengers have paid before boarding and, in my experience certain times when someone had to be caught the person in many cases might be either foreigner or have foreign origin.

I by no means seek to distinguish some people as racially better than others, no! Because they also have their shortcoming particularly in issues with their external relations with the global world. But in our case, since the church leadership could not do what the "Wesleys and co" could by pushing away major resistance of original indigenous idol worshipping and in some cases tend to integrate or compromise with them, the church in this sense arguably failed to effect a change. I stand to be corrected but I blame the church leadership for this.

With Christian prosperity taking the place of moral scriptural teachings because that's what many believers for poverty reasons would want to hear, current believers do not for much disseminate the moral and legal ingredients needed to deal with corruption due to moral weaknesses in the churches today.

It sickening to see evidences of widespread corruption and decay in Ghanaian churches themselves. Churches are no longer transparent with church finances and/or pursuing God's actual instructions regarding the collection of tithes, offerings, dues or whatever. Let external auditors visit some of these social or political critic pastors' churches and see if they themselves would not be found wanting?

For this reason, being a Christian I believe that despite churches are charities it is illegal and many times criminal offence for any trustee or church official to mismanage church finance. As a result, churches should be made to publish to members their financial accounts and achievements of set objectives by law in order to weed out dodgy stuffs harboured in churches in relations to scriptures. This may help eradicate 'business churches' and pave the way for salvation and moral seeds to grow and rid our society of ills of corruption and decay.
Kweku 10 years ago

Someone may disagree with me but frankly speaking the church leadership in Ghana is loosing the scriptural credibility they once held. I don't mind pastors sharing their personal views on politics, but people see those views ...
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Someone may disagree with me but frankly speaking the church leadership in Ghana is loosing the scriptural credibility they once held. I don't mind pastors sharing their personal views on politics, but people see those views differently when personal opinions are expressed in pulpits.

One would not on this platform undermine some successes chalked by some men of God in their endeavours be it prosperity or salvation preaching. However, the church leadership in Ghana in general has underperformed to bring the moral change needed by Ghana to develop as they the leadership hold the keys for moral change. I say this without any statistical historical reference for now, that when the western countries received the Gospel of Jesus Christ the church leadership managed to influence and changed their society for the better. They expanded and helped build a conscience of rule of law and order in their societies with God's Word to the extent of ensuring that many basic principles in their constitutions emanated from the scriptures eg marriage, social benefits, etc. The first time I came to live in the UK, there was no check barriers at train stations, but many times inspectors come all passengers have paid before boarding and, in my experience certain times when someone had to be caught the person in many cases might be either foreigner or have 'foreign' origin.

I by no means seek to distinguish some people as racially better than others, no! Because they also have their shortcoming particularly in issues with their church's external relations with the global world. But in our case, since the church leadership could not do what the "Wesleys and co" could by pushing away major resistance of original indigenous idol worshipping and in some cases tend to integrate or compromise with them, the church in this sense arguably failed to effect a change. I stand to be corrected but I blame the church leadership for this.

With Christian prosperity taking the place of moral scriptural teachings because that's what many believers for poverty reasons would want to hear, current believers do not for much disseminate the moral and legal ingredients needed to deal with corruption due to moral weaknesses in the churches today.

It sickening to see evidences of widespread corruption and decay in Ghanaian churches themselves. Churches are no longer transparent with church finances and/or pursuing God's actual instructions regarding the collection of tithes, offerings, dues or whatever. Let external auditors visit some of these socially or politically critic pastors' churches and see if they themselves would not be found wanting?

For this reason, being a Christian I believe that despite churches are charities it is illegal and many times criminal offence for any trustee or church official to mismanage church finance. As a result, churches should be made to publish to members their financial accounts and achievements of set objectives by law in order to weed out dodgy stuffs harboured in churches in relations to scriptures. This may help eradicate 'business churches' and pave the way for salvation and moral seeds to grow and rid our society of ills of corruption and decay.
KOBIE 10 years ago

Kweku, fine but remember that the church too is a human institution made of mere mortals like me and you..abi? We should rather be thankful that they seem to me to be contributing to a worthy cause which on fruition may even ...
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Kweku, fine but remember that the church too is a human institution made of mere mortals like me and you..abi? We should rather be thankful that they seem to me to be contributing to a worthy cause which on fruition may even catch up with them too....how about that?
yapo 10 years ago

i agree with you 100% kweku, i think is about
time every church in ghana should rigester to the ghana goverment for financial check and balances,hope that will help know who are really doing the God's work,now is really ou ...
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i agree with you 100% kweku, i think is about
time every church in ghana should rigester to the ghana goverment for financial check and balances,hope that will help know who are really doing the God's work,now is really out of hand with their luxury kind of life style,
Osei Frimpong. 10 years ago

All those criminals are from the CHURCH, and they pay big money during functions. If you refused their money, they will stop the corruption.

All those criminals are from the CHURCH, and they pay big money during functions. If you refused their money, they will stop the corruption.
KOBIE 10 years ago

Krikri 'Kufour dashed Ghana Telecom to vodafone' so it must go on forever with any government that comes to power? GOD HELP GHANA!!

Krikri 'Kufour dashed Ghana Telecom to vodafone' so it must go on forever with any government that comes to power? GOD HELP GHANA!!
Ghanaba, USA 10 years ago

Prioritize and summarize your list; it appears you guys don't have any useful things to do with you time

Prioritize and summarize your list; it appears you guys don't have any useful things to do with you time
The 10 years ago

I thought Ghanaians gave mandate to competent people to govern us, but now the NDC has proven to be useless and now they have to be coached what to do. I think the Christian council and for that matter Ghanaians in general ar ...
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I thought Ghanaians gave mandate to competent people to govern us, but now the NDC has proven to be useless and now they have to be coached what to do. I think the Christian council and for that matter Ghanaians in general are either too generous or corwardly for these NDC tricksters. The Christian council must be bold and Ghanaians must be bold and tell the NDC that they are useless.
Ghanaba 10 years ago

That's always the question by NDC forgetting that NPP was removed due to their lies so the could perform better. Unfortunates, they are useless. always blaming other for their trouble. we shall see come 2016

That's always the question by NDC forgetting that NPP was removed due to their lies so the could perform better. Unfortunates, they are useless. always blaming other for their trouble. we shall see come 2016
John Essel 10 years ago

John is brain blocked by politics and therefore cant reason and such people are so dangerous for the country. He thinks he can hide behind the net and insult men of God, he should wait what will happen to him. They insulted t ...
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John is brain blocked by politics and therefore cant reason and such people are so dangerous for the country. He thinks he can hide behind the net and insult men of God, he should wait what will happen to him. They insulted the chief of Sekondi and now with the men of God and they are the same people.
DICKSON 10 years ago

as usual NDC will blame NPP for this too.....

as usual NDC will blame NPP for this too.....
JOE CANADA 10 years ago

this is national devils party (NDC) you are dealing with. they don't accept anything constructive. their " motto is backward ever forward never". a party with a full propaganda office, I hope you know what that means.

this is national devils party (NDC) you are dealing with. they don't accept anything constructive. their " motto is backward ever forward never". a party with a full propaganda office, I hope you know what that means.
Nzema K 10 years ago

Have they suddenly found their voices. Fools calling themselves priests. hahahaaaa

Have they suddenly found their voices. Fools calling themselves priests. hahahaaaa
Ghanaba 10 years ago

Dead brain calling the wise fool. Unfortunately, the hungry and the poor are those following the NDC. You will continue to wallow in your poverty

Dead brain calling the wise fool. Unfortunately, the hungry and the poor are those following the NDC. You will continue to wallow in your poverty
Swapna Guduru 10 years ago

The Christian council of Ghana needs to begin a serious media campaign to educate the public, especially women about stupid acts such as paying pastors money or with their sex organ to seek divine intervention via prayers. It ...
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The Christian council of Ghana needs to begin a serious media campaign to educate the public, especially women about stupid acts such as paying pastors money or with their sex organ to seek divine intervention via prayers. It is sickening to the core!
ABONGOLAPUTA 10 years ago

if useless and senseless people like John are in Ghana, how can the country move forward? What is wrong with the communique issued by the CCG? What has the communique got to do with NPP? If John has a problem in understanding ...
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if useless and senseless people like John are in Ghana, how can the country move forward? What is wrong with the communique issued by the CCG? What has the communique got to do with NPP? If John has a problem in understanding the English language used by the CCG, he should ask for assistance. When your parents asked you to go to school, you refused and went to the bush to look for grass cutters and here you are finding it difficult to understand simple English. Next time be wise and do not be silly and stupid.
Pontius Pilate 10 years ago

what is wrong with the communique is that it is too long.

what is wrong with the communique is that it is too long.
D.K. Osei 10 years ago

The so-called Christian Council has become partisan. Worst things happened under the NPP and not a single word was heard from the Christian Council. Some even though they were no longer in existence. However, they quickly e ...
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The so-called Christian Council has become partisan. Worst things happened under the NPP and not a single word was heard from the Christian Council. Some even though they were no longer in existence. However, they quickly emerged from their hideouts as soon as the NDC came to power. Are they to talk about things not going right only when the NDC is in power?
better Ghana 10 years ago

War is Looming in Ghana. War, war war!!!!!!!!

War is Looming in Ghana. War, war war!!!!!!!!
Rev. Mandela Anyomi 10 years ago

I am ashamed at the double standards exhibited by our Revered Clergy in the above communique. How can you in one breath be convinced that a Ghanaian solution to Ghanaian problems is the way to go then in another breath think ...
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I am ashamed at the double standards exhibited by our Revered Clergy in the above communique. How can you in one breath be convinced that a Ghanaian solution to Ghanaian problems is the way to go then in another breath think that giving Merbank to First rand of South Afrca is better than giving it to Fortiz a Ghanaian Equity Fund?
How can you be pleading for Tobinco a Ghanaian Company and seem to be against Fortiz another Ghanaian Company. I wish my colleague men of God would stop looking at National issues with Political Lenses and ask proper and unbiased questions and stop singing the song og NPP aparachicks if they want the world the take us serious.
God bless my home land Ghana.
Cynthia 10 years ago

Tithe is voluntary .Stop sharing envelope for tithe. Give scholarships to deprived children not children of the manse.Churches should do better and still monitor governments

Tithe is voluntary .Stop sharing envelope for tithe. Give scholarships to deprived children not children of the manse.Churches should do better and still monitor governments
Yaw 10 years ago

Thank God the christian council of Ghana has begun to speak on issues that border on the development of our nation. They totally silent from 2001 ro 2008 and if they have begun takling it is good for Ghana. My prayer however ...
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Thank God the christian council of Ghana has begun to speak on issues that border on the development of our nation. They totally silent from 2001 ro 2008 and if they have begun takling it is good for Ghana. My prayer however is that, anytime there is a change of government they should not deaf and dumb, seeing on evil and hearing no evil.
Rans F 10 years ago

What do you mean by "singing the song of NPP apparatchiks"? Are you not biased yourself, "Rev" Mandela Anyomi?

What do you mean by "singing the song of NPP apparatchiks"? Are you not biased yourself, "Rev" Mandela Anyomi?
Owie 10 years ago

I think Rev. Anyomi hit the nail right on the head. If two independent reputable state institutions have okayed a business transaction and the courts have spoken, why do we have to still be dragging this issues if it were not ...
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I think Rev. Anyomi hit the nail right on the head. If two independent reputable state institutions have okayed a business transaction and the courts have spoken, why do we have to still be dragging this issues if it were not for political reasons. The questions the Christian Council is asking have long been answered by SSNIT and the Bank of Ghana. Only the NPP is still making the noises. I think that is why the Rev. says "songs of the NPP aparachicks ". I will also advise that all should follow the debate and ask relevant questions.
Yaw Amofa 10 years ago

In view of the statement put out by Christian Council, churches should consider stopping collections as times are hard.
2. Bishops and pastors should pay their own bills as they are paid by the church.
3.The church should u ...
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In view of the statement put out by Christian Council, churches should consider stopping collections as times are hard.
2. Bishops and pastors should pay their own bills as they are paid by the church.
3.The church should use its cash holdings to create jobs for the members, instead of keeping it in treasury bills.
4.Churches should lead the drive for discipline by respecting noise pollution laws.
Pontius Pilate 10 years ago

i agree

i agree
Adu Boahen 10 years ago

That is great, men of God. You are the prophets of our time. No fears.

That is great, men of God. You are the prophets of our time. No fears.
Idi Amin Mobutu Mokassa Jr. 10 years ago

If people just think that the creation of jobs is the sole responsibility of the government, then we're in for a rough ride. Already, the Ghana government is spending about 75% of its budget on salaries. With such bloated exp ...
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If people just think that the creation of jobs is the sole responsibility of the government, then we're in for a rough ride. Already, the Ghana government is spending about 75% of its budget on salaries. With such bloated expense (including payments to ghost names), there is very little room for the government to hire more people. And infact, there have been suggestions that the government should reduce the head count of government employees. T

The basis of the unemployment is the number of thousands of graduates coming out annualy from myriads of higher institutions currently operating in Ghana. The private sector is also not large or dynamic enough to hire many graduates. The more higher institutions we have the worse the unemployment situation among graduates seems to get. Are we doomed?
Efo Canada 10 years ago

Gov't creates the platform to the private sectors to expand so the Gov't have major part to play ,if I mayasked you why should Gov'ts go for trade agreements with other nations selling their countries products and telling the ...
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Gov't creates the platform to the private sectors to expand so the Gov't have major part to play ,if I mayasked you why should Gov'ts go for trade agreements with other nations selling their countries products and telling the banks to give loans to individuals ,Gov't make sure that the country is gorvern by rules and laws thst attract other citizens from different countries to come and estabilish businesses so Gov't play the greatest part in country development buddy
DICKSON 10 years ago

how COULD IBRAHIM MAHAMA purchase two PRIVATE jets but refused to repay his debts to merchant bank till it was sold and what stopped the bank from prosecuting all DEFAULTERS.............its bcos NDC thinks GHANAIANS are muuum ...
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how COULD IBRAHIM MAHAMA purchase two PRIVATE jets but refused to repay his debts to merchant bank till it was sold and what stopped the bank from prosecuting all DEFAULTERS.............its bcos NDC thinks GHANAIANS are muuumu paaaaaaaaaa.......
John 10 years ago

If stupid and illiterate like Dickson exist in Ghana then one would wonder if this country will ever develop. Such stupid observations from the Christian Council must be condemned now!!! Where were they when K4 was selling na ...
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If stupid and illiterate like Dickson exist in Ghana then one would wonder if this country will ever develop. Such stupid observations from the Christian Council must be condemned now!!! Where were they when K4 was selling national assets like Ghana Telecom? Where were they when Jake and co were selling government bungalows to themselves at ridiculous prices? Ibrahim Mahama has bought private jets and so what? Did the bank not place any lien on his assets? Why not go after those assets? Fools!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nsem pii 10 years ago

Growing up means use your brains wisely not typing any think that pops up in your brains.

Growing up means use your brains wisely not typing any think that pops up in your brains.
DICKSON 10 years ago

how on earth could u justify NDC THIEVERY with perceived NPP corruption when NDC in power have access to every evidence to hold NPP accountable for their 8 yrs stewardship. ...kwasiaaaaaaa. ....do u have any brains in your ST ...
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how on earth could u justify NDC THIEVERY with perceived NPP corruption when NDC in power have access to every evidence to hold NPP accountable for their 8 yrs stewardship. ...kwasiaaaaaaa. ....do u have any brains in your STUPIIIIIIIIIID idiotic head....
nsem pii 10 years ago

To FOOL 24 million folks who elect them and put food on their dinner table by offering them jobs thanks to their vote.

To FOOL 24 million folks who elect them and put food on their dinner table by offering them jobs thanks to their vote.
PK, usa 10 years ago

Good initiative, CCG. But be ready for STRONG opposition from those who benefit from the status quo.

Good initiative, CCG. But be ready for STRONG opposition from those who benefit from the status quo.
Nexium 10 years ago

Well done!

Well done!
Shamu 10 years ago

These are all fake council. When NPP were in power applying all evil activities, where were they? So, all Christian council now become part of NPP. Oh God. I hope Ghana will now have good Christians. Almost all Christian orga ...
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These are all fake council. When NPP were in power applying all evil activities, where were they? So, all Christian council now become part of NPP. Oh God. I hope Ghana will now have good Christians. Almost all Christian organization were bribed during NPP in power between 2000-2008. Now that they do not get that, they all turn on NDC. God for bid.
Joe Turkey 10 years ago

The Christian Council sounds as if they do not know the reason for the sale of Merchant Bank. Martin Luther King went further than that. Even closer to home, Bishop Tutu went further than that. Mahama wants Merchant Bank sold ...
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The Christian Council sounds as if they do not know the reason for the sale of Merchant Bank. Martin Luther King went further than that. Even closer to home, Bishop Tutu went further than that. Mahama wants Merchant Bank sold so that his brother's $38 million debt could be written off. A spade is a spade, not a digging instrument.
JUSTICE 10 years ago

THIS SOO CALLED LAZY AND CORUPT OCCULTIC CRIMINAL COUNCIL SHOULD RATHER ADVISE THEIR CORUPT CHURCH MEMBERS WHOM THEY COLLECT ILLEGAL 'PASTORS APPRECIATION,TITHE,MINI AND END OF YEAR HARVESTS TO RESPECT GHANA.ALL THIS CHURCH ...
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THIS SOO CALLED LAZY AND CORUPT OCCULTIC CRIMINAL COUNCIL SHOULD RATHER ADVISE THEIR CORUPT CHURCH MEMBERS WHOM THEY COLLECT ILLEGAL 'PASTORS APPRECIATION,TITHE,MINI AND END OF YEAR HARVESTS TO RESPECT GHANA.ALL THIS CHURCH MEMBERS WHO COME TO YOUR CHURCHES ON BIG CARS WHOM YOU SOO CALL OCCULTIC MEN OF THE DEVIL SHOWER PRAISES ARE THE REASON THERE'S UNEMPLOYMENT IN GHANA.
SECONDLY,THIS SOO CALL UNPRODUCTIVE MONEY MAKING ILLIGAL PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES-A MISPLACED PRIORITIES BY THE SO CALLED CHURCHES IS AOTHER FACTOR.
Tinaabs 10 years ago

Christain council has lost her mission and is now dabbling in to politics. The council should know that spirit filled and God fearing community will solve all the supposed problems outlined.The challenge is spiritual and not ...
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Christain council has lost her mission and is now dabbling in to politics. The council should know that spirit filled and God fearing community will solve all the supposed problems outlined.The challenge is spiritual and not political. RELIGIOUS LEADERS preach and PRAY FOR godliness in the nation. politician have failed the world! what about the church?
HABLUTA SENYO 10 years ago

SEND THE UNEMPLOYED GHANAIANS TO STATE FARMS.TO BOOST AGRICULTURE IN OUR NATION

SEND THE UNEMPLOYED GHANAIANS TO STATE FARMS.TO BOOST AGRICULTURE IN OUR NATION
SHOOTER 10 years ago

It is clear that the NDC gov't headed by John Mahama and his Vice Amissah Arthur cannot do the job. Many a Ghanaian said that, they could not do it, but they said at all cost, John Mahama would be President although the writi ...
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It is clear that the NDC gov't headed by John Mahama and his Vice Amissah Arthur cannot do the job. Many a Ghanaian said that, they could not do it, but they said at all cost, John Mahama would be President although the writings were on the wall, that, the NDC party lacked the mental capacity and the intelligence to do it. The e de bee K3k3 mantra is now very operational and the center cannot obviously hold, and the country is fast sinking into the doldrums, under the incompetence of the NDC gov't. This is the result of the better Ghana agenda-a stagnant and retrogressing nation, with unconscionable corrupt politicians, stealing the country into the abyss.
Nii Akwei 10 years ago

First Rand refused to write off any debt owed to Merchant Bank. Meaning, they will go after Ibrahim and co. to pay their debt. If possible seize their assets. $38M is Ghana money in hands of the President's brother, Ibrahim M ...
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First Rand refused to write off any debt owed to Merchant Bank. Meaning, they will go after Ibrahim and co. to pay their debt. If possible seize their assets. $38M is Ghana money in hands of the President's brother, Ibrahim Mahama.
Christian k. Mensah 10 years ago

Oh what a shameful council who can not speak the truth at all time and have been selective. What about Jake Bungalow. That was ok. How i wish John the Baptist comes again.

Oh what a shameful council who can not speak the truth at all time and have been selective. What about Jake Bungalow. That was ok. How i wish John the Baptist comes again.
DICKSON 10 years ago

ck MENSAH where is Ur patriotism when u justify NDC corruption with perceived NPP corruption. .....SIMPLY CONDEMN THE TWO PARTIES EVEN IF CHRISTIAN COUNCIL IS NOT DOING SO......WISE UP....or u ARE part of the looting brigade. ...
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ck MENSAH where is Ur patriotism when u justify NDC corruption with perceived NPP corruption. .....SIMPLY CONDEMN THE TWO PARTIES EVEN IF CHRISTIAN COUNCIL IS NOT DOING SO......WISE UP....or u ARE part of the looting brigade.....
oba nyansani baako Pe in Ghana! 10 years ago

Please come on for the sake of God you cannot compare NDC to NPP in any manner. Think wisely NDC is a real evil party and they don't care about whatever may happen to our beloved country Ghana.

Please come on for the sake of God you cannot compare NDC to NPP in any manner. Think wisely NDC is a real evil party and they don't care about whatever may happen to our beloved country Ghana.
Paa Solow 10 years ago

Make it a point to buy mainly made in Ghana goods. That is the sure way to create jobs

Make it a point to buy mainly made in Ghana goods. That is the sure way to create jobs
Voice of Reason 10 years ago

TO SAVE GHANAIANS FROM MORE HARDSHIPS AND HIMSELF FROM IMPENDING DISGRACE AND TOTAL HUMILIATION......IT IS NOW ABUNDANTLY CLEAR HE IS NOT UP TO THE JOB......HE BRIBED HIS WAY TO GET IT BUT HE CAN'T PERFORM.

TO SAVE GHANAIANS FROM MORE HARDSHIPS AND HIMSELF FROM IMPENDING DISGRACE AND TOTAL HUMILIATION......IT IS NOW ABUNDANTLY CLEAR HE IS NOT UP TO THE JOB......HE BRIBED HIS WAY TO GET IT BUT HE CAN'T PERFORM.
fakum 10 years ago

hypocrites

hypocrites
Rans F 10 years ago

You are a political stooge and a bigger hypocrite!

You are a political stooge and a bigger hypocrite!
ATSU, HO 10 years ago

IT WILL TAKE DISCERNING MINDS TO APPRECIATE THE WISDOM FROM THE PASTORS. THIS IS NOT A CRITICISM OF GOVT BUT PUTTING THE WORK OF GOVT UNDER THE SPOT LIGHT. PROPAGANDA SHOULD BE OSTRACIZED FROM OUR SOCIETY THIS YEAR.

IT WILL TAKE DISCERNING MINDS TO APPRECIATE THE WISDOM FROM THE PASTORS. THIS IS NOT A CRITICISM OF GOVT BUT PUTTING THE WORK OF GOVT UNDER THE SPOT LIGHT. PROPAGANDA SHOULD BE OSTRACIZED FROM OUR SOCIETY THIS YEAR.
NANA ADDO ADDICT 10 years ago

Rather, the Christian Council is doing NPP's dirty works.

Rather, the Christian Council is doing NPP's dirty works.
Kofi 10 years ago

What a bunch of stupid hypocrites! Maybe it's time for some of these fucking corrupt men of "faith" are publicly Executed because they the main source of corruption in Ghana.

What a bunch of stupid hypocrites! Maybe it's time for some of these fucking corrupt men of "faith" are publicly Executed because they the main source of corruption in Ghana.
Kofi 10 years ago

I do not think the Pastors are hypocrites.
The NDC at a meeting in Ho a few days ago, admits corruption among its appointees.
You see Govt must stay ahead all the time. Stay very proactive and respond to queries. The Gov ...
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I do not think the Pastors are hypocrites.
The NDC at a meeting in Ho a few days ago, admits corruption among its appointees.
You see Govt must stay ahead all the time. Stay very proactive and respond to queries. The Govt must stay focused and welcome all contributions.
Humphrey 10 years ago

Corruption started in church. Whom do the churches account for, the congregant or their families? Please clean your own house where the problem must be tackle from. Why always politicians? Please I think you can also make a d ...
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Corruption started in church. Whom do the churches account for, the congregant or their families? Please clean your own house where the problem must be tackle from. Why always politicians? Please I think you can also make a different in the life of the people especially the church members. Please give us a break
Dodonu 4 ever 10 years ago

Why do NDC people always say NPP did the same blah blah blah. You are there now so do it better. CCG have a right to talk about national issues especially when the country is obviously being driven into oblivion.

Why do NDC people always say NPP did the same blah blah blah. You are there now so do it better. CCG have a right to talk about national issues especially when the country is obviously being driven into oblivion.
Jojo 10 years ago

IT IS THE PRIVATE SECTOR THAT A TRUE MARKET WORKS.

IT IS TIME THAT THE EDUCATED WITH ENGINEERING AND NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION ARE ''''PRESSURED''' TO INNOVATE AND TO PROMOTE MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING INDUSTRIES WITH TH ...
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IT IS THE PRIVATE SECTOR THAT A TRUE MARKET WORKS.

IT IS TIME THAT THE EDUCATED WITH ENGINEERING AND NATURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION ARE ''''PRESSURED''' TO INNOVATE AND TO PROMOTE MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING INDUSTRIES WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT AND TO HELP TO STIMULATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, INCOME AND BETTER STANDARDS OF LIVING.

THAT WAS THE MAIN REASON WHY UNIVERSITIES WERE CREATED IN THE COUNTRY AND FOR THEM TO BE TRANSMITTERS OF KNOWLEGE FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF GHANA.

THE GOVERNMENT CANNOT BE THE CARETAKER THE LAZY AND NON PRODUCTIVE EDUCATED GRADUATES IN THE COUNTRY.

A WORD TO THE WISE IS ENOUGH.
kofi 10 years ago

you have left the reason for establishing the church and now talking economic planning.you never mentioned how to win souls and more prayer to be organized but talking of economic planning.please focus on your core reasons w ...
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you have left the reason for establishing the church and now talking economic planning.you never mentioned how to win souls and more prayer to be organized but talking of economic planning.please focus on your core reasons why you were established.BOG will never concern itself of preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ so must christian council should also concentrate on the things of God winning souls and leave other matters to those they concern.Zoom lion will not talk of cedi depreciation it is concerned with sanitation so christian council you MUST think about Souls perishing and not economic affairs
Show nana 10 years ago

Yes. the ewes are trying desperately to steal a whole bank, of course with Mahama in connivance. But lo and behold, an Ewe, Rev. Amenu is bucking the trend. Ghana may not war after all.

Maybe he is a true man of God.

Yes. the ewes are trying desperately to steal a whole bank, of course with Mahama in connivance. But lo and behold, an Ewe, Rev. Amenu is bucking the trend. Ghana may not war after all.

Maybe he is a true man of God.
Kofi - USA 10 years ago

WHAT TOOK CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SO LONG TO WADE IN THE SALE OF MERBANK. NOW THAT THE DIE IS CAST WHAT IS THE RELEVANCY OF THE CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SPEAKING ON THIS ISSUE. I DONT THINK WE NEED THE CHRISTIAN COUNCIL BECAUSE THEY ARE N ...
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WHAT TOOK CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SO LONG TO WADE IN THE SALE OF MERBANK. NOW THAT THE DIE IS CAST WHAT IS THE RELEVANCY OF THE CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SPEAKING ON THIS ISSUE. I DONT THINK WE NEED THE CHRISTIAN COUNCIL BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT OBJECTIVE AND HAVE OUT LIVED ITS USEFULNESS.
YOFK 10 years ago

ITS SAD WHEN THE FUTURE OF THE MASSES ARE BEING TOYED WITH BY RULERS WHILE FANATICS SUPPORT THEM BLINDLY.

ITS SAD WHEN THE FUTURE OF THE MASSES ARE BEING TOYED WITH BY RULERS WHILE FANATICS SUPPORT THEM BLINDLY.
chamcham 10 years ago

GOOD WORK!!!

GOOD WORK!!!
Agonaba 10 years ago

Proverbs 29:18
King James Version (KJV)

18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

Proverbs 29:18
King James Version (KJV)

18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
EWES OUR DOWNFALL.. 10 years ago

KILL ALL EWES.. THEY ARE GH DOWNFALL

KILL ALL EWES.. THEY ARE GH DOWNFALL
Ghananba 10 years ago

ooooh my people does two wrongs makes it right
let's think about our this song Ma oman yi ho' nhia wo Ghanaman ye wo ara wo de o, let's all put our hands togather for a better Ghana of all and futuer.
happy new yeary

ooooh my people does two wrongs makes it right
let's think about our this song Ma oman yi ho' nhia wo Ghanaman ye wo ara wo de o, let's all put our hands togather for a better Ghana of all and futuer.
happy new yeary
CONFUSION 10 years ago

THESE NATIONAL DEVILS WILL NEVER ACCEPT ANYTHING CONSTRUCTIVE. THE END IS NEAR FOR THE NDC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THESE NATIONAL DEVILS WILL NEVER ACCEPT ANYTHING CONSTRUCTIVE. THE END IS NEAR FOR THE NDC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DONATE BLOOD & KIDNEY SAVE LIFE 10 years ago

GHANA WILL BE A BETTER PLACE WITH THIS 72 IMPORTANT MESSAGES BUT THE IDOT WILL ARGUE ABOUT IT .

GHANA WILL BE A BETTER PLACE WITH THIS 72 IMPORTANT MESSAGES BUT THE IDOT WILL ARGUE ABOUT IT .
........ 10 years ago

In Ghana, the workforce comprises of about 60% of so-called christians in both public and civil services but there evil deeds and corruption every where. So is this Christian Council not ashamed of itself because if ones son/ ...
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In Ghana, the workforce comprises of about 60% of so-called christians in both public and civil services but there evil deeds and corruption every where. So is this Christian Council not ashamed of itself because if ones son/daughter becomes a bad nut in a society the parents are always accountable to their children's bad behaviour. Sit up Christian Council and bring up TRUE christians please and Ghana will see the light.
Johnny USA 10 years ago

CCG and some of their leaders are part of NPP and hate NDC. Some of the leaders are YE AKANFOA NPP supporters.Please give an advice to gov. not to go on blame game method.Shame CCG ,may I ask where were you for so long now th ...
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CCG and some of their leaders are part of NPP and hate NDC. Some of the leaders are YE AKANFOA NPP supporters.Please give an advice to gov. not to go on blame game method.Shame CCG ,may I ask where were you for so long now that some of you talking about an employment? Should Prez Mahama be blame for unemployment ? Even now UK & USA faced employment challenges. We cant remove such unemployment but can be limited. And also what is the christian council doing to help the nation Ghana to solve corruption which even exist in some of those ur churches. Unemployment is not the problames for only Ghana gov. Lets as a nation not use our religion or christian associations to threat Gov. for those issues as is dangerous.Lest work as a nation or a team oK is a shame now all from no where started blaming Prez Mahama fro corruption,Unemployment, no electricity, no water and everything wrong doing in Ghana ,is not fair pastors lets advise the gov.God blessed u all. Lets stop to be partisanship CCG. CCG can also create employment of some form as training institutions to train the young once of your churches. CCG please take my advise before is to late, such blame game will lead the country to hate to the christian community CCG. NPP time have u guys be talking about K4,or because he do give some pick up trucks donation which Prez Mahama is not doing.? Again are your churches free of corruption?Thanks again, STOP IT WE NEED ADVISE.
The Truth 10 years ago

35. That, government should be commended for tasking the Attorney General and Minister of Justice to secure refunds of monies wrongfully paid to or appropriated by any individuals or companies from contracts with SADA, GYEEDA ...
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35. That, government should be commended for tasking the Attorney General and Minister of Justice to secure refunds of monies wrongfully paid to or appropriated by any individuals or companies from contracts with SADA, GYEEDA and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), and to retrieve the monies wrongfully paid to Waterville and Isofoton as Judgement Debts;
38. That, government comes public on the status of its promise to retrieve monies wrongfully paid to Waterville and Isofoton as judgment debts, and from contracts with SADA, GYEEDA and GRA;
I realised that the judgement debt issues is very important for Christian council of Churches. That is why it was mentioned in numbers 35 and 38. However, they have not mentioned anything on the Most Criminal nature of how the Drillship was sold and hidden from the state. Why can't the CCC say that the Government should be commended for discovering the sale of the drillship whip outcome was shared by the sellers?
I just cannot understand why the CCC did not include the sale of the
Drillship which is undergoing investigation but mentioned the others. The sale of the drillship is the most corrupt ever in Ghana's History. It was a well planned and hidden from the country. Why can't the CCC encourage the government to look for the documents of the drillship sale? When you want to deal with issues of judgement debt, I cannot understand why you left this out. You should condemn the burning of Old Parliament house which house the evidence and matters arising from the sale of the drillship.
This would bring some credibility to your communique.

Why are you talking about the dwindling fortunes of Tobinco? This is a company that import fake drugs that killed many Ghanaians. I think you should rather call for the closure of Tobinco and severe punish on the owner of Tobinco who imported these fake drugs. You took side in terms of your communique. As Christians, let us not support the killers and the most corrupt judgement debts issues. I know your exclusion of the sale of the drillship is neither omission nor oversight. It is an attempt to support those involved. With this we know where you are. Do not pretend to be a voice that speaks for the nation since you have taken side.
nabia 10 years ago

OUT OF YOUR 72 THESIS ONLY 2 REFER TO THE CHURCH DIRECTLY. THINGS LIKE YOU WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY ARE VAGUE RESOLUTIONS BECAUSE YOUR PRAYERS WILL NOT BE ANSWERED.
MY DEAR REVERENDS WHAT YOU NEED IS A COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF THE ...
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OUT OF YOUR 72 THESIS ONLY 2 REFER TO THE CHURCH DIRECTLY. THINGS LIKE YOU WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY ARE VAGUE RESOLUTIONS BECAUSE YOUR PRAYERS WILL NOT BE ANSWERED.
MY DEAR REVERENDS WHAT YOU NEED IS A COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF THE CHURCH TO DEVELOP A NEW TYPE OF CHRISTIAN.
THIS NEW TYPE OF CHRISTIAN SHOULD NOT ONLY SEE CORRUPTION, NEPOTISM, TRIBALISM AS EVIL BUT AS DEADLY SINS.
SECONDLY WE WANT NEW CHRISTIANS WHO WILL LIVE BY THE VALUES OF THE CHURCH 24HRS, 7 DAYS AND NOT ONLY BE PIOUS DURING CHURCH SERVICES ON SUNDAY BUT SPEND THE REST OF THE WEEK COMMITTING CRIMES AGAINST THE STATE.
THEY THEN WAIT TILL THE NEXT SUNDAY AND GO PLEADING FOR FORGIVENESS.
IF THESE SO CALLED CHRISTIANS DO NOT CHANGE THEIR ATTITUDES THEN THE CHRISTIAN COUNCIL IS WASTING ITS TIME IN WRITING THE LONG THESIS IT HAS PUT OUT.
Ogah Joe. 10 years ago

Amdisappointed with the Christian Council of Ghana on the Sale of Merchant Bank.Why the noise about the sale of merchant Bank.What concern the Christian Council of Ghana on the sale of Merchant Bank ?. Where were they and wha ...
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Amdisappointed with the Christian Council of Ghana on the Sale of Merchant Bank.Why the noise about the sale of merchant Bank.What concern the Christian Council of Ghana on the sale of Merchant Bank ?. Where were they and what did the council said about the sale of Ghana Telecom to Vodafone.These are a group of hippocreates who are only politicians in casock pretending to be angels.They were in this country when NPP Government took decisions that were not favourable to all Ghanaians but favour the NPP and the politicians in casock.Please shout-up your political mouths.Busy bodies.
Ganyo 10 years ago

Why don`t these charlatans form their own political party, contest elections and see how many votes they will garner.They must think governing a country is like collecting tithes from the poor.

Why don`t these charlatans form their own political party, contest elections and see how many votes they will garner.They must think governing a country is like collecting tithes from the poor.
afua 10 years ago

Kufour gave them money so they kept quiet. Mahama is not giving them anything so they will make noise

Kufour gave them money so they kept quiet. Mahama is not giving them anything so they will make noise
Pet 10 years ago

Hypocrites. where was the Christian council when a government bungalow was sold to Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey? Did the Council criticise the sale? if yes, i withdraw my comments. But if no, then members of the Council should shut ...
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Hypocrites. where was the Christian council when a government bungalow was sold to Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey? Did the Council criticise the sale? if yes, i withdraw my comments. But if no, then members of the Council should shut up and bow their heads in shame. Unless am convinced that the sale did not anmount to corruption? If our leaders could only speak when it suits them then we are in for trouble.
yaaloo 10 years ago

Are these men of God Serious, when they preach what do they tell us,that the END IS NEAR HENCE THERE WILL BE HARDTIMES BUT GOD WILL SAVES HIS OWN ,fellow Ghanaians I do not fault the CCG commenting on socio -political issue ...
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Are these men of God Serious, when they preach what do they tell us,that the END IS NEAR HENCE THERE WILL BE HARDTIMES BUT GOD WILL SAVES HIS OWN ,fellow Ghanaians I do not fault the CCG commenting on socio -political issue but I blame them for hiding the truth .that the end of systemof things is near ,jesus said he came to bring confuse ,set problem in families pitch mother against daughter,father against son nations against nations what do we see and hear,the happenings are the signs of the end time know human institution can perfect anything, and government or to be precise Mahama led got. should not be blame let blame the pastors for their excessive demands at our various churches compelling workers to stealt satisfy their demand they better check themselves first goodday
clarence 10 years ago

It is good for the Christian council to come out with such laudable ideas but is it not too late? Why leave it too late? I think most of the problems we have in Ghana is lack of good and dedicated leadership, our leaders have ...
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It is good for the Christian council to come out with such laudable ideas but is it not too late? Why leave it too late? I think most of the problems we have in Ghana is lack of good and dedicated leadership, our leaders have been put in political positions by people who demand s much from them. Most of Our institutions are corrupt and lack direction. I think that there are no checks and balances and so people do what they want. politicians sell government properties to or among themselves and have no moral rights to stop this morally wrong behaviour. Politicians pay themselves exgratia awards and drain the covers of the country. lots of misplaced priorities, most of the contractor work for or affiliated to political parties and thus leading to very poor road and buildings being constructed all over the country. The only way we can stop this form of madness is to report to institutions that function but do we have the IGP been appointed by the government then how can he be able to function properly? Most of these heads of the security heads must be appointed by independent bodies, in this way they will be accountable to them but not to government. I think that our parliament is even more partisan and cant not bite. They only speak for themselves, where lies objectivity and credibility? Too many wrongs in our country. who can fix it? Most politicians spend lots of money when in opposition campaigning and will like to recoupe what they have spend and even make more for the future, when in power and so the cycle goes on. How can a sitting president sit in a meeting involving his blood brother? Never in the UK, US. only in Africa will this happen. Christian council I think must sit up and police the country properly. Ghanaians deserve better from our leaders.

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