Relocate national capital to Gonja-Bono enclave – Akosa

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KB 10 years ago

This is a hopeless nation!

This is a hopeless nation!
Kofi Miawo De 10 years ago

None of the political parties can do this, except a military dictator. What will the Ga people do if the capital is moved?

None of the political parties can do this, except a military dictator. What will the Ga people do if the capital is moved?
OYOKOBA 10 years ago

Akosa's idea is just a pipe-dream, it has no compelling arguments. The answer to Accra's congestion is the decentralization of the governance structure in Ghana, not merely moving the capital to the centre of nowhere for no o ...
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Akosa's idea is just a pipe-dream, it has no compelling arguments. The answer to Accra's congestion is the decentralization of the governance structure in Ghana, not merely moving the capital to the centre of nowhere for no other reason than it is the centre. How many countries are there that you can count on one hand that have their capitals at the centre of the country? There are and there will be better things to spend our money on than just tinkling with moving the capital to the centre of the country for the sole objective of moving it to the centre...haba Akosa come again. Folks, this idea is corrupt elements like Asiedu Nketia dream come true; did you see how he sat on the board of Bui Dam and still sold cement blocks to them....classical case of conflict of interest? Any such capital project will provide the opportunity for corrupt elements to fleece the country like never before and again siphon unprecedented funds to foreign companies a la STX-Korea, Waterville and Woyome style. Scrap it. If Accra is congested for you, don't go and live there.

It is the governance structure, simple as that. Decentralize it, let the people elect their own representatives to govern them, at every layer and level of governance instead of the current crony opportunism that places all powers in the hands of one man in Accra, to the extent that he appoints even 30% of district assemblies members plus their chief executives. That is what is wrong not just moving the capital to the centre when you don't even have tro to maintain the one that you have got, plus having huge infrastructure deficit everywhere in the country. Let's fix the economy, create jobs for people all over the country, instead of concentrating every thing in Accra, and people will stay wherever they are and not move to Accra. What guarantee is there that if you move the capital to the centre, and we don't change the way we do things,we wouldn't recreate the same congestion problem facing Accra? It would be like installing an old man to replace a dearly departed old chief. It is the funeral that you would have postponed in all seriousness, as it is bound to happen again in a very short time. Tweaaaaa!!
G. K. Berko 10 years ago

I strongly agree with your opinion. True and proper decentralization, could solve much of the the congestion in Accra.

However, why couldn't such relocation of the Capital be part of the decentralization? We could do so a ...
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I strongly agree with your opinion. True and proper decentralization, could solve much of the the congestion in Accra.

However, why couldn't such relocation of the Capital be part of the decentralization? We could do so and additionally decentralize, if only our financial management can provide it all without burdening our Economy too much further.

Surely, at this point we have better priorities to attend to. Getting the Economy on track supersedes such a grandiose plan. And why should we not begin now to reconstruct our sewage and drainage system to cover the whole Nation but only consider that for a New Capital? I have long suggested we undertook a modern national wastewater treatment and subterranean drainage system to sanitize our towns and villages and cities. The deplorable hygiene around us has been a huge hinderance to increased Tourism and general good Health of the people.

We would be living in a healthier environment that could reduce the level of diseases that usually afflict us; we would and cut down on importation of drugs and health cost, in general.

Long Live Ghana!!!
wofa Koo 10 years ago

Akosa is really annoyance and a follower. Nigeria moved their therefore Ghana should follow them. Centralized government is no more working in Ghana, transformation is needed in government which will create different working ...
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Akosa is really annoyance and a follower. Nigeria moved their therefore Ghana should follow them. Centralized government is no more working in Ghana, transformation is needed in government which will create different working atmosphere in other regions which will minimize the population in Accra.
william 10 years ago

I CONCUR. wE NEED A NATIONAL CONSULTATION ON THIS MATTER!

I CONCUR. wE NEED A NATIONAL CONSULTATION ON THIS MATTER!
Kwadjo, London 10 years ago

I agree with you perfectly.Elimina, Cape Coast and Accra suited the colonia idealogy. Let us think as a nation being developed for it's ctizens. The CPP at the time of indeendence could not institute enough controls and insis ...
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I agree with you perfectly.Elimina, Cape Coast and Accra suited the colonia idealogy. Let us think as a nation being developed for it's ctizens. The CPP at the time of indeendence could not institute enough controls and insist on accountability, most of the development funds went to individuals . How do we ensure that such a huge project does not collapse our young nation.Living in the UK, I see the UK government recouping every 'penny' invested. One of the hallmarks of a matured society is the ability to govern oneself.
MARCUS AMPADU 10 years ago

We cannot run the nation this way. Anything that does not originate with NPP or Akuffo-Addo does not have merit or is as you describe it a " hollow pipe-dream".

Prof. Akosa's idea is far from a hollow pipe-dream. It makes ...
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We cannot run the nation this way. Anything that does not originate with NPP or Akuffo-Addo does not have merit or is as you describe it a " hollow pipe-dream".

Prof. Akosa's idea is far from a hollow pipe-dream. It makes a hell lots of sense; compelling arguments that would take paragraphs to exhaust.

. Needless to say, there are two compelling reasons for sititing the nation's capital far from the present location:
1. The vulnerability of Accra to perennial flooding - with the likelihood of climate change, Oyokoba, we should expect devastating sea rise to annihilate the low lying parts of Accra.
2. Yeti, Kingtampo and Atebubu corridors provide expansive uninterrupted access to the Volta Lake which we should milk to our advantage, especially to create internal ports to haul our natural resources. The multiplier effects of the jobs that the relocation of our capital would unleash will definitely end our youth unemployment.

We should set up a parliamentary select committee to look into relocating Accra, including using the Volta Lake as an access point to the new capital.
Conventional Youth 10 years ago

Hmmm, it takes critical thinking to share innovative ideas.

I hate to tag anyone as ordinary, however, any discrimination that fails to identify the integrity of resistivity in electrical and electronic loads is, not wo ...
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Hmmm, it takes critical thinking to share innovative ideas.

I hate to tag anyone as ordinary, however, any discrimination that fails to identify the integrity of resistivity in electrical and electronic loads is, not worth the quality of the proven unit or the CRID.=D

I rest my case for sustainable Ghana.
Kwame 10 years ago

How many countries in this world have the capitals centrally located. So just because a land between Gonjaland and Bono is centrally located, it must be made the nations capital? What crass from a professor.

How many countries in this world have the capitals centrally located. So just because a land between Gonjaland and Bono is centrally located, it must be made the nations capital? What crass from a professor.
Gye Nyame 10 years ago

We need to deal with the low hanging fruits first (and God knows we have plenty of those) – it takes a lot of studying, planning and money to move a capital. We’ve done that move before but then everyone moved to Accra ...
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We need to deal with the low hanging fruits first (and God knows we have plenty of those) – it takes a lot of studying, planning and money to move a capital. We’ve done that move before but then everyone moved to Accra because it may not have been well thought out. Abuja may be working for the Nigerians because they had “OIL” money and perhaps better planning put into it.
What needs to be done is start decentralizing – putting different ministries near where they belong and are most effective, as well as folks not needing to travel to a certain location to conduct business. Establish local offices as well as other ways of achieving the same access – for example online access, effective mail access etc., basically reduce in person activities. We are in a new age, where brick & mortar offices/shops are going out of style. Hmmm… but a lot of that requires some basic education and a solid infrastructure to achieve, and we are not there yet. So maybe that is where we need to focus.
Ken Ntiamoa 10 years ago

Don't you guys know that Akosa is Nkruma's old student? Grandiose projects that drain the national purse without the capacity to replenish. How does moving the capital city with borrowed capital make Ghana rich?

Use the b ...
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Don't you guys know that Akosa is Nkruma's old student? Grandiose projects that drain the national purse without the capacity to replenish. How does moving the capital city with borrowed capital make Ghana rich?

Use the borrowed money for capital projects that will bring in income so we can pay those loans back.

The funds used in building a new city is sunk cost.

Ken
Joe 10 years ago

They will be happy see you and your family leave Sodom and Gomorah!

They will be happy see you and your family leave Sodom and Gomorah!
Sethoo 10 years ago

What you want the presidency to be moved closer to the Gonjas?Has he forgotten that these people are fond of killing their chiefs anytime they drink their pito with guinea fowls?Can we afford to hold election every year?

What you want the presidency to be moved closer to the Gonjas?Has he forgotten that these people are fond of killing their chiefs anytime they drink their pito with guinea fowls?Can we afford to hold election every year?
ABU 10 years ago

Pls u got it all wrong, do your research well. Gonjas don't kill their chiefs, generally Gonjas don't drink pito/alcohol. This is a very good proposal or idea this honorable man is bringing lets all embrace it and see how to ...
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Pls u got it all wrong, do your research well. Gonjas don't kill their chiefs, generally Gonjas don't drink pito/alcohol. This is a very good proposal or idea this honorable man is bringing lets all embrace it and see how to make it possible.
ELINAM 10 years ago

1 2 3 Let's go!!

1 2 3 Let's go!!
yams 10 years ago

Am really sorry to say that you are a big fool

Am really sorry to say that you are a big fool
S.S. Tampuri 10 years ago

Well done Professor, you have said it all. Hopefully the powers that will listen and act..

Well done Professor, you have said it all. Hopefully the powers that will listen and act..
BIN LARDIN 10 years ago

Why this idea? Instead of talking about good sewrage system, you were talking about now capital. Has this korokoro professor ever known that, Ghana is one of the poorest countries in west Africa? I don`t even mean Africa as a ...
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Why this idea? Instead of talking about good sewrage system, you were talking about now capital. Has this korokoro professor ever known that, Ghana is one of the poorest countries in west Africa? I don`t even mean Africa as a whole or world. A poor coutry like Ghana put up a new capital? we could not feed our self nor live in good health, while someone like such a person considering himself as professor talking about new capital. Is he crazy or just bought his degree? How will you think like that? hay!! He need to be deported. We have no money, no good infrustructures, no good thinking, no good health system, no good roads, no good transportation, no good food and no good people. People must start to think.
Bomber 10 years ago

What is this man talking about? No water, electricity,Infrastructure and you dreaming wild. African Prof indeed

What is this man talking about? No water, electricity,Infrastructure and you dreaming wild. African Prof indeed
BANKER 10 years ago

misplaced priority

misplaced priority
Stephen 10 years ago

very misplaced.

I think he is a lunatic even with his "professorship".

very misplaced.

I think he is a lunatic even with his "professorship".
Albert 10 years ago

Oh Ghana! we shall remain in our shells untill dooms day. Backward thinking people would want us to remain where we are. You don't see Accra heavily congested to accept this idea. Why has Nigerial relocated capital to Abuja? ...
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Oh Ghana! we shall remain in our shells untill dooms day. Backward thinking people would want us to remain where we are. You don't see Accra heavily congested to accept this idea. Why has Nigerial relocated capital to Abuja? Let us think. Prof, its well said.
KOJO 10 years ago

THE CAPITAL IS FAR FROM THE NORTH BUT LOOK AT THE TROUBLES WE ARE GOING THROUGH

THE CAPITAL IS FAR FROM THE NORTH BUT LOOK AT THE TROUBLES WE ARE GOING THROUGH
Nana Yaw. 10 years ago

We have done it before from Cape Coast to Accra. It's possible and I vote for that. Gradual process. Nigeria did it. Why can't we?

We have done it before from Cape Coast to Accra. It's possible and I vote for that. Gradual process. Nigeria did it. Why can't we?
bigtime 10 years ago

Ghana can,t.what can we atall?am sory.

Ghana can,t.what can we atall?am sory.
KWAA 10 years ago

We don`t even have regular water supply and you are talking about moving the Capital.
Lets fix whyt we have first,before thinking about such things.
It isn`t a bad idea,but not now,if we can`t manage Accra how do you think ...
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We don`t even have regular water supply and you are talking about moving the Capital.
Lets fix whyt we have first,before thinking about such things.
It isn`t a bad idea,but not now,if we can`t manage Accra how do you think we can manage a new Capital?
ABU 10 years ago

Just entrust the nation to people like Akosa and what you are considering miraculous and impossible will just become normal.

Just entrust the nation to people like Akosa and what you are considering miraculous and impossible will just become normal.
KWAA 10 years ago

Not that it is impossible to do,but it is not a priority.
Lets fix the econmy first.

Not that it is impossible to do,but it is not a priority.
Lets fix the econmy first.
BIN LARDIN 10 years ago

You guys only talk for the sake of demonstrationg your English. Even though that is all that important, because is just a language. But the reality is that, a poor country like Ghana which more problem than it`s population, w ...
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You guys only talk for the sake of demonstrationg your English. Even though that is all that important, because is just a language. But the reality is that, a poor country like Ghana which more problem than it`s population, where and how can we do it? Talking is different from action and then reality. Over whelming majority of Ghanaians can not afford three square mills a day and you are telling me is a good idea. first look at the capital we have, is it considered a place to live regardless of it`s conggestion? AHA! No technican knowhow, no expects, no human resources, and beside we are poor. I don`t want to hear we have natural resources and so and so. We have nothing my brother. The whole country stink and you will be all over the forum replying people who go against it. Please you your mind very well in understanding the issue. This is not something one has to think twice or even less than 2 seconds to respond.
Nii Akwei 10 years ago

Forget about moving the Capital from Accra. Filth is all you know.

Forget about moving the Capital from Accra. Filth is all you know.
ABU 10 years ago

Akosa if given Ghana to administer will undoubtedly take her to the next collective -envisaged height of development

Akosa if given Ghana to administer will undoubtedly take her to the next collective -envisaged height of development
RastafaraI 10 years ago

Do not think the oil is magic..Venezuelans are suffering after drilling oil for decades...ghana should be prudent in the use of the oil resources...The congestion in Accra can be eased by moving some of the govt ministries to ...
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Do not think the oil is magic..Venezuelans are suffering after drilling oil for decades...ghana should be prudent in the use of the oil resources...The congestion in Accra can be eased by moving some of the govt ministries to nearly towns such as Tema, Winneba and Aburi....Tema has the infrastructure already but Winneba and Aburi can be further developed to create a Capital Territory. It would be cheaper than builder a brand new city..
ABU 10 years ago

Why Ghana cannot afford it?

Why Ghana cannot afford it?
CHE ANDREW 10 years ago

Prof is not the first person to propose the relocation of the Administrative capital to somewhere between the Northern Region and the Brong Ahafo Region. The area he is proposing is very ideal for this project. It has most of ...
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Prof is not the first person to propose the relocation of the Administrative capital to somewhere between the Northern Region and the Brong Ahafo Region. The area he is proposing is very ideal for this project. It has most of the features of Abuja namely sparsely populated with lots of uninhabited land; mountainous landscapes to ensure maximum security and prevent coup d'etats; centrally located to make governance accessible to the majority of Ghanaians. Accra is sitting on an earthquake zone but this enclave in the centre of Ghana is simply unique. We can learn from the Nigerians. They started shifting the political administration to Abuja by bits and today Abuja is a first class city that is accessible to all Nigerians.
ABU 10 years ago

My brother thank you

My brother thank you
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

Thank you!!! We need a few like you and we will change Ghana.

Thank you!!! We need a few like you and we will change Ghana.
Fireman 10 years ago

The good Prof has proffered some great ideas at these lectures and has not caved in to all the personal and tribal/political insults. As they say, great minds think about great ideas not events.

I share Prof's thoughts be ...
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The good Prof has proffered some great ideas at these lectures and has not caved in to all the personal and tribal/political insults. As they say, great minds think about great ideas not events.

I share Prof's thoughts because the future for Accra is bleak. We can't all continue to troop to Accra for everything all the time. The congestion is so bad and the pressure on the limited infrastructure will crumble it. Physical development has been so skewed to the South one would think the rest of the nation does not exist. Previous administrations have ignored the obvious and some have made it even worse by allowing an enterprise such as the Accra Mall to be sited on the busiest road in Accra instead of the outskirts to take the traffic away.

All important activities take place in that one place called Accra which is bursting at the seams. All MPs, Ministers, Deputies, Directors, Everybody wants to be in Accra, aba. If u live in Bole and u want a passport, Accra, u want to travel abroad, Accra, u want to attend a conference, Accra.

The Prof has raised very important issues and we need think tanks to develop these further. Its just not good enough to say, it cannot be done, it can. Were we to be more careful with our resource allocation, we would turn this country around in no time.

We should also be bold enough to deal with the question of a national language, devoid of parochial interests. Just imagine how many engineers, doctors, pharmacists, nurses, thinkers, and other experts we could produce if text books were written in one of our own languages, and teaching was done in a national language.

To move Ghana forward to leave a decent legacy, please let us think, let us by all means argue and debate our points. One thing we should never do is to turn every topic into infantile NDC/NPP, Akyem, Bono, Asante, Ga, Ewe nonsense. Those who do that have nothing to contribute to intelligent debate, nor national development.
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

NDC/NPP is sucking the energy out of Ghana. Thank you for your thoughts.

NDC/NPP is sucking the energy out of Ghana. Thank you for your thoughts.
Sankofa 10 years ago

'We should also be bold enough to deal with the question of a national language, devoid of parochial interests. Just imagine how many engineers, doctors, pharmacists, nurses, thinkers, and other experts we could produce if te ...
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'We should also be bold enough to deal with the question of a national language, devoid of parochial interests. Just imagine how many engineers, doctors, pharmacists, nurses, thinkers, and other experts we could produce if text books were written in one of our own languages, and teaching was done in a national language.'

I wholeheartedly support the idea of adopting one of our indigenous languages as our national language. English is a foreign language, a colonial legacy which we need to consign to history. We do not speak it well, and it does not facilitate expression of our thoughts and feelings, hopes and aspirations.

Our rich, expressive and poetic local languages would serve us beautifully as a national language and help instil that sense of pride in being Ghanaian and African.

English is for Anglo-Saxons. Let them keep their language, and let us enjoy ours.
OKAFUORDIDI 10 years ago

Which of our local languages?
Be bold and suggest one and face the disagreements.

Which of our local languages?
Be bold and suggest one and face the disagreements.
Peter, Accra 10 years ago

And you express yourself so eloquently in the English Language, Sankofa! Can you do same (I mean written) in any of the Ghanaian Languages? And you think adopting a local language as a national language (assuming it can be d ...
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And you express yourself so eloquently in the English Language, Sankofa! Can you do same (I mean written) in any of the Ghanaian Languages? And you think adopting a local language as a national language (assuming it can be done at all) will boost our international trade efforts huh? And, oh yes, we will crawl back into our enclave and live amongst ourselves!

Of all our problems!

This is Tweeaaaa thinking paaa!
Kofican 10 years ago

Rasta,

You have a better mind than that so-called professor.
The only good thing about his article is that it has started a dialogue which can lead to better ideas popping out of people with great minds.

Your idea is ...
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Rasta,

You have a better mind than that so-called professor.
The only good thing about his article is that it has started a dialogue which can lead to better ideas popping out of people with great minds.

Your idea is the best I've read so far.

Thanks for your suggestion.

We need all ideas, no matter how small, to help our nation get back on her feet. We don't have to waste billions of dollars for a new capital just because there's oil when we can actually refurbish and make what we already have even better. From Winneba to Aburi with a large tract of land.

What a novel idea!
Hey politicians and the so-called policy makers.... Are you listening to Rasta?
SAS 10 years ago

Good thought, but short sighted ghanaians would not agree with you

Good thought, but short sighted ghanaians would not agree with you
MR F 10 years ago

FROM WHAT I KNOW AS A YOUNG BOY WITH BIG PEOPLE IN THE EARY DAYS OF GHANA, I HEARD FORM THEM THAT KINTAMPO IN THE NKORANZA TRADITIONAL AREA OF THE BRONG-AHAFO REGION WHERE THE PROF IS TALKING ABOUT WOULD BE THE FUTURE CAPITAL ...
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FROM WHAT I KNOW AS A YOUNG BOY WITH BIG PEOPLE IN THE EARY DAYS OF GHANA, I HEARD FORM THEM THAT KINTAMPO IN THE NKORANZA TRADITIONAL AREA OF THE BRONG-AHAFO REGION WHERE THE PROF IS TALKING ABOUT WOULD BE THE FUTURE CAPITAL OF GHANA. CONTRARILY, AN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO BE BUILT THERE IDEA WAS SHIFTED TO SUNYANI BY A POLITICAIN'S INFLUENCE JUST LIKE THE MAIN RAILWAY LINE THROUGH NKORANZA BEEN SHIFTED. PLEASE, GO BACK TO THE OLD DRAWINGS; THE PEOPLE WHO MADE THOSE DECISIONS DID NOT DO THEM ON POLITICAL POINTS. OBJECTIVITY.
nd 10 years ago

This is a very good suggestion in my view. This is the only way to decongest ACCRA.
We only need good planning. Nigeria did the same why can't we the same? This is better than the Gonjaland nonesense.

This is a very good suggestion in my view. This is the only way to decongest ACCRA.
We only need good planning. Nigeria did the same why can't we the same? This is better than the Gonjaland nonesense.
Gonjaman 10 years ago

ND you saw how the learned Prof. painted Gonjaland. Do not envy for we have one of the best lands in Ghana.

ND you saw how the learned Prof. painted Gonjaland. Do not envy for we have one of the best lands in Ghana.
KAKABO 10 years ago

How sweet the idea of moving the national capital from the current location to anywhere else sounds.The question is HOW? Can we bear the cost of such a move with a civil service that is so corrupt that even the devil does no ...
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How sweet the idea of moving the national capital from the current location to anywhere else sounds.The question is HOW? Can we bear the cost of such a move with a civil service that is so corrupt that even the devil does not want to touch it. Prof Akosa the Nsawam-Suhum-Apedwa road of less than 40km has taken us 5 years and still not completed, what makes you think that we can even pay for the cost of the survey of the new capital, the engineering surveys required and the cost of basic infrastructure like roads, sewer, water, power connection tele-communication etc to make it worth while for the president to move into the new town in even 10 years from now? We cannot even pay the constitutionally mandated payments like school feeding, district assembly common fund GETFund etc and you thinking about what should be funded by not less than $2 billion dollars a year for the next 10 years to actualize it. Haven said this I give you full marks for dreaming good but actualization of this dream is in the future impossible tense
somebody papapa 10 years ago

well said prof.

well said prof.
GhanaBA 10 years ago

Good idea but its not a priority right now. maybe sometime next 20yrs.

Good idea but its not a priority right now. maybe sometime next 20yrs.
Kofi 10 years ago

We don't need to relocate the capital. We only need to decentralize. If we relocate the capital and concentrate everything over there, the same problem will occur. If decentralization is working, who cares about the location ...
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We don't need to relocate the capital. We only need to decentralize. If we relocate the capital and concentrate everything over there, the same problem will occur. If decentralization is working, who cares about the location of the national capital?
Koby 10 years ago

This is a very great idea. Accra is too congested. What ever it takes we need to plan and follow his idea. Good thinking....

This is a very great idea. Accra is too congested. What ever it takes we need to plan and follow his idea. Good thinking....
Ofosu 10 years ago

Is good idea but the people who have no vision for future will tell you is a bad idea and we can do it. we can do it only if we are ready to do it..measure need to put in place for a type of a house and building like Kenyan h ...
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Is good idea but the people who have no vision for future will tell you is a bad idea and we can do it. we can do it only if we are ready to do it..measure need to put in place for a type of a house and building like Kenyan have start in having new capital.
oppong london 10 years ago

I support the idea that ,the capital be moved from accra to b/a or the north,because accra is congested and has no more land,now kasoa and dodowa both in the central region have become part of accra,which isn,t worth it. sun ...
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I support the idea that ,the capital be moved from accra to b/a or the north,because accra is congested and has no more land,now kasoa and dodowa both in the central region have become part of accra,which isn,t worth it. sunyani ,wale wale or savelugu can be created as new capital for Ghana.that will create more jobs and enhance production in the north.
DK Gyamfi 10 years ago

Prof Akosa- you could have a point but relocating the capital of any country for whatever reason(s) does not solve the problems. You see people would always like to move to the city wherever they are e.g Abokobi, Nsuta, Peki, ...
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Prof Akosa- you could have a point but relocating the capital of any country for whatever reason(s) does not solve the problems. You see people would always like to move to the city wherever they are e.g Abokobi, Nsuta, Peki, Ada, Kpong, Keta, Obuase, Gua, Efutu-Winneba etc for jobs, better opportunities, leisure, inciting city life, economic migration etc. I believe that when the population of a National Capital has increased then the should be urgent need to plan for regional and district decentralisations to ensure better administrative, economic, transportation and environmental activities etc.
k k 10 years ago

well said I support you 100%

well said I support you 100%
Aden 10 years ago

I am sorry Mr. Akosa, you can make such a bold and profound decision based on what you saw on a map? Ouch. You proposed quite a number of projects and you expect them to be accomplished in four years. And mind you, you have n ...
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I am sorry Mr. Akosa, you can make such a bold and profound decision based on what you saw on a map? Ouch. You proposed quite a number of projects and you expect them to be accomplished in four years. And mind you, you have never set foot on this supposed land or area. Fantasy. If you are going to make such a proposal to the citizens of Ghana, the least you could do was to survey the area/land yourself to back up your claim. Please think, don't make a fool out of your self. Your reputation is on the line.
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

closed-mindedness will kill us

closed-mindedness will kill us
Aden 10 years ago

Stupid, you are the most closed-minded person, how can you develop an area you have not set a foot at? Brainless

Stupid, you are the most closed-minded person, how can you develop an area you have not set a foot at? Brainless
Aden 10 years ago

"I have not been there but looking at the map of Ghana, it sits at the Geographical centre. It is my ‘peninsular’ of the Northern region surrounded by the Brong Ahafo region”, Brainless, tell me if this makes any sense,

"I have not been there but looking at the map of Ghana, it sits at the Geographical centre. It is my ‘peninsular’ of the Northern region surrounded by the Brong Ahafo region”, Brainless, tell me if this makes any sense,
pk 10 years ago

Prof is very right. Totally share his views.

Prof is very right. Totally share his views.
Katango go zambia 10 years ago

Hei Oppong London who told you DODOWA is in the central region of Ghana.. stop the mess before there is another verbal war launch on you by the Ga-Adangbe.. remember what Obetsibi Lamptey went through

Hei Oppong London who told you DODOWA is in the central region of Ghana.. stop the mess before there is another verbal war launch on you by the Ga-Adangbe.. remember what Obetsibi Lamptey went through
George 10 years ago

Excellent suggestion.Thank you.This is the only way we can solve the development gap between the north and the south, rather than the SADDA and the NKOMFEM nonsense . It can also stop the inflow of all these head porters and ...
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Excellent suggestion.Thank you.This is the only way we can solve the development gap between the north and the south, rather than the SADDA and the NKOMFEM nonsense . It can also stop the inflow of all these head porters and it's associates to the south.
Agbey 10 years ago

Prof, what a brilliant idea. But i think we must vote you for President to accomplish this good idea. May God Almighty bless you.

Prof, what a brilliant idea. But i think we must vote you for President to accomplish this good idea. May God Almighty bless you.
r. d. a 10 years ago

It is a good vision and idea that should be pursued by any forward looking Government of GHana

It is a good vision and idea that should be pursued by any forward looking Government of GHana
Teteh 10 years ago

Nigerians change thier Political capital to Abuja without Military rule.

Nigerians change thier Political capital to Abuja without Military rule.
Atta K 10 years ago

Go back to the hospital.Why BA?

Go back to the hospital.Why BA?
PHILTY McNASTY 10 years ago

That man needs brain surgery....where is the money to do such a project going to come from?

That man needs brain surgery....where is the money to do such a project going to come from?
Kwesi Mensah 10 years ago

When the 2 leading looter parties stop doing what they do best - looting - Ghana can be fully developed, as Nkrumah had tried to do.

No nay-saying! No same, old UP-Danquah-Busia "we're not ready for independence" thinkin ...
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When the 2 leading looter parties stop doing what they do best - looting - Ghana can be fully developed, as Nkrumah had tried to do.

No nay-saying! No same, old UP-Danquah-Busia "we're not ready for independence" thinking!
Joe Turkey 10 years ago

Seems to me there are too many people who need medical attention in Ghana. And this one also attempted to be president?

Seems to me there are too many people who need medical attention in Ghana. And this one also attempted to be president?
yaw 10 years ago

Pls Prof, stop dreaming while you are awake!

Pls Prof, stop dreaming while you are awake!
fred 10 years ago

It's a must.Let start now.You are yourself a visionary.

It's a must.Let start now.You are yourself a visionary.
Yaw 10 years ago

Good thinking, Prof! Let's go for this. Accra is indeed too congested!

Good thinking, Prof! Let's go for this. Accra is indeed too congested!
COOL CAT USA 10 years ago

First, where is the beef in the bread. Ghana is so poor to think about relocation. Second, corruption will invade into the relocation that the country will not have money to buy machineries for developing another site. Pleas ...
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First, where is the beef in the bread. Ghana is so poor to think about relocation. Second, corruption will invade into the relocation that the country will not have money to buy machineries for developing another site. Please think twice and come up of better idea. It is better to about developing Accra in better shape.
Naab aliabtik 10 years ago

Relocation of the capital must be now;no procratination,proper planning should be done.A committee should be set up now.
Accra has become outmoded,very filthy,highly congested ,unplanned and does not stand the test of mod ...
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Relocation of the capital must be now;no procratination,proper planning should be done.A committee should be set up now.
Accra has become outmoded,very filthy,highly congested ,unplanned and does not stand the test of modern architecture.
The committee to visit and study well classed cities and capitals to come out with the best plan for the proposed capital city of Ghana.
Bravo AKOSA
Concerned Citizen 10 years ago

I am a property professional and have already written a paper to the Ghana Institution of Surveyors making the case to relocate the nation's capital to the hinterland. Even though I opted for the conurbation of the Northern, ...
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I am a property professional and have already written a paper to the Ghana Institution of Surveyors making the case to relocate the nation's capital to the hinterland. Even though I opted for the conurbation of the Northern, Western and Bono Ahafo regions, the general principle and arguments are the same.
mma 10 years ago

stop this weird proposal and keep to the consulting room. no wonder ghanaians are dying.is this how you take decisions on sick people. tweaaaaa

stop this weird proposal and keep to the consulting room. no wonder ghanaians are dying.is this how you take decisions on sick people. tweaaaaa
pk 10 years ago

Ghana has to be transformed to benefit all. Joyful place to work, happy place for recreation and leisure for all sundry. Sporting facilities in all districts for the youth. improved sanitation and clean water for all and ban ...
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Ghana has to be transformed to benefit all. Joyful place to work, happy place for recreation and leisure for all sundry. Sporting facilities in all districts for the youth. improved sanitation and clean water for all and banish water borne diseases. This will require good vision, hard work from all and curtailed corruption.
Kofi kwame 10 years ago

Cants clean your own mess,what is really wrong with Accra?for God sake,if Ghana can clean up Accra ,Accra would be a better place to live,and who ever proposed for the moved of the Capital is a traitor and always running away ...
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Cants clean your own mess,what is really wrong with Accra?for God sake,if Ghana can clean up Accra ,Accra would be a better place to live,and who ever proposed for the moved of the Capital is a traitor and always running away from his responsibilities ,What Ghana needs is total radical clean up in the general Goverment or State Institutions all over.because every sector is dirty and stinks in terms of Corruption,for Accra to look like this is part and parcel of how Our motherland Ghana is been Corrupt even it cants clean his own Capital of which no Elites has talk about
MAN 10 years ago

I am just worried about the Ga's. Would the Ga's be given lands at the new capital to sell? I am worried how Ga's would survive without sale of lands.

I am just worried about the Ga's. Would the Ga's be given lands at the new capital to sell? I am worried how Ga's would survive without sale of lands.
KOFI AFFRIFA 10 years ago

AKOSA, YOU REMINDS ME OF KWAME NKRUMAH. I THINK YOU SHOULD RUN FOR PRESIDENT. YOU HAVE ALL IT TAKES TO BE A GOOD LEADER. GOD BLESS YOU.

AKOSA, YOU REMINDS ME OF KWAME NKRUMAH. I THINK YOU SHOULD RUN FOR PRESIDENT. YOU HAVE ALL IT TAKES TO BE A GOOD LEADER. GOD BLESS YOU.
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

A policeman sends his wife and kid to a resort for a vacation. After a week he joined them in the hotel. As soon as he came to the hotel room he wanted to make love to his wife and gave her “the look”. Whispering under he ...
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A policeman sends his wife and kid to a resort for a vacation. After a week he joined them in the hotel. As soon as he came to the hotel room he wanted to make love to his wife and gave her “the look”. Whispering under her breath, the wife says “No darling, we can’t do it here, our kid is watching!” Husband replies, “You’re right, let’s go to the beach.”

After a while they make their way to the beach, they start to make love on an empty beach. All of a sudden, a policeman walks up to them. “Put your cloths on immediately, shame on you, you can’t do that in public!” Embarrassed, the husband admits “You are right, but I had a moment of weakness. We hadn’t seen each other for an entire week. Now, I’m a policeman too, and it would be very embarrassing if you fine me.”

The cop thought for a second and said “Don’t worry… you are a colleague and it’s your first time. But this is the third time I caught this bitch making love on this beach in the last week and she will have to pay.”

ITS MORE THAN THREE TIMES WE HAVE BEEN CAUGHT TALKING ABOUT BUILDING A NEW CAPITAL AND WE HAVE TO PAY.
WE HAVE BEEN EMBARRASSED WITH OUR KIDS STUDYING UNDER TREES AND WE CANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER HOTEL BUT WE ARE THINKING OF ANOTHER BUILDING.
Kwesi Mensah 10 years ago

Forward Ever, Prof!

Forward Ever, Prof!
IS A TABOO TO SPEAK TWI IN ACCRA 10 years ago

GADANGMES STOP SLEEPING AND WAKE UP!!!

Gadangmes soon you will be landless/tenants on your own land and your language will disappear/extinct and have no culture. Any person without culture is a foreigner. This is my call f ...
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GADANGMES STOP SLEEPING AND WAKE UP!!!

Gadangmes soon you will be landless/tenants on your own land and your language will disappear/extinct and have no culture. Any person without culture is a foreigner. This is my call for you to wake up and stop sleeping-you have been sleeping for far too long soon you will be no more if you don’t pay hid to my advice. Wake up and shine your eyes. Twi people say their intentions in Accra is “simple”- buy the whole of Accra lands and push you into the sea-because you Gadangmes are fools and will sell everything you have, lazy, don’t like work and above all you live in the filthiest parts of the capital. A word to a wise is enough.

Gadangmes home/abroad should petition government re our language
Gadangmes home and abroad should officially meet the president and petition the scaling of Akan Twi broadcasting air time in GT.Accra to 10% or 20
% if we are serious with the decline and to promote the Gadangme language in the region .Government should know how serious we are with this matter. Please let any future government know how we will soon make this a campaign issue if unchecked. We have every right under the constitution to protect our culture.
Every public position in government/Accra occupied by Akans (Twi) people and these Akans are using every power and authority to prevent anything Ga in Gt.Accra though we the Ga have warmly and openly embrace them to live with us-we are watching and waiting-the day the heavens of Accra will open men will weep and nash their teeth.

Gadangme Language
? It is a taboo to speak Twi in GT.Accra. Twi is alien to the region and Accra is not a Twi region-we hate the promotion of Twi language in Accra by our Twi brothers & sisters and from Twi politicians and their opinion leaders.
? Twi people stop promoting Twi language in GT.Accra. Accra is not an extension of your regions/villages and will never be one-we hate this attitude of yours.
? We the natives/Gadangmes of the region hate the promotion of Twi language in GT.Accra by our Akan brothers and sisters and we will not let this go on without a fight.
? My brothers and sisters of Twi decent-if you do not want to speak Gadangme whist co-habiting with us in Accra, you can go back/relocate to your villages/regions and preserve your language. You are not under any compulsion to settle in Accra. And just to let you know; we have every right under the constitution of Ghana to protect our culture us Gadagme people. If you want to preserve yours why do you intend to change ours?
? Gadangmes stop encouraging the promotion of Twi speaking in GT.Accra-our Gadangme brothers and sisters in the diaspora are teaching their children our culture and the language and you back home encouraging Twi people to be imposing their language on you and you are also spaeaking it in Accra-SHAME on you- what is the logic in this? Twi should be spoken in Twi regions not in GT.Accra-
? Speak back Gadangme to them if they say they don’t understand tell them they better learn. Never speak Twi with them.
? Don’t allow any Twi person to interview you in Twi- we live in our region and no one has the prerogative to interview you in Twi-it must be Gadangme or English.
? Tell the Twi people not to carry out their dominant behaviour from Accra. The region belongs to us and not even the government of Ghana - take control of it. If they want to promote Twi speaking they can take this to their back yard. Twi people- allow us to reap the benefit of hosting the capital.
? Twi people- Accra does not belong to you it is your administrative capital and it has owners-respect the owners of the land. If you want the capital at your backyard so you can dominate the whole Ghana it is your own cup of tea. We can’t even manage the smallest region of the ten and you are considering bigger options- this is a political non-starter.
? We Gadangmes –will make this a political campaign come 2016 and beyond. Our language must be spoken in Accra at all times if you don’t want to speak our language whilst co-habiting with us- relocate to your villages. You have no rights what so ever to be imposing you dialect on we Gadangmes-this is not done anywhere in the world. You respect and learn your host culture whilst you cohabitate with them not the other way run-this is unacceptable.
? Stop invading us in Accra-would you Twi people have allowed this dispositions/freedom you are enjoying in Accra if the capital was in your back yard- No? Learn how to develop your regions. Accra has indigenes and they need space to expand we cannot confirm to the coastal belt only. The political mechanisation of selling and taking our lands must stop-for the day the heavens of Accra will open-men will weep and nash their teeth.
? You move home and settle in Accra-invest your energy and resources and latter turn round suggesting the nation’s capital be moved to your Twi regions because you believe Ghana belongs to you-what kind of people are you. Today all facilities in Accra are over stretched-from cemeteries, schools, health centres etc etc.
? Gadangmes don’t expect any of your political representatives to take on this big challenge-they are afraid (don’t have the balls) to do this thus, being label as tribalist and frustrating government efforts. Take to the streets and demand your rights—warm any government in power we will make Accra ungovernable and difficult for them if this broadcasting regulations are not adhere to in the capital & land issues resolved. We Gadangmes don’t want Twi broadcasting in our region-period. Stop Twi broadcasting in GT.Accra
? As for you Gadangmes influential persons in the government who thwart every effort by gadangmes youth demanding our constitutional rights regarding land protection and preservation of our language; we know you all and will soon publish your names-but the day the heavens of Accra will open you will run and find nowhere to hide.
? Gadangmes in government and influential positions have no balls to take on this fight they fear being ladled as tribalist and not completing government efforts. Gadangme youth need to take up this fight yourself and you need Acentric leaders not the ones you see around if you want to see any result/change.
? If this is untrue, why haven’t you see any change since we started this fight? Threaten the government with your votes if your demands are not met.
? For those Twi (Akan) tribes who think Gadangmes don’t have the rights to raise any grievances regarding rights to language and lands and think the only solution is move the capital from Accra to your Akan TRIBAL (Twi) speaking areas - bring it on and I’ll lead the crusade.

? Twi radio stations in GT.Accra
? We Gadangmes hate Twi broadcasting in our region. GT.Accra is not a Twi region and we want all twi radio broadcasting air time scale back 20%-English is our lingual franca, alternatively other major dialects must be given adequate air time-if needs. We know owners of theses twi radio stations have warned employees not to speak Gadangme on their stations hence risked being sacked.
? Twi influential persons in the broadcasting services corporations in Ghana who are frustrating any attempt by Gadanmes to establish Gadangme radio stations in the capital be warned-the day the heavens of Accra will open-you will run and find nowhere to hide-our wrath will surely visit you-you will not be spared. We know you all and have your names-will soon make this available.
? Those Gadngmes who have leased your homes to these Twi bigots to be using your premises to promote Twi speaking in GT.Acrra-be warned.

GT.Accra MPs
1.It is imperative Gadangmes must ensure all political parties in greater Accra have 90% of Gadangmes in any political endeavours in the region.
2. Need to ensure we have proportional representation in all public/private sectors business-we host the capital and we must benefit from this.
Currently, non-natives of the region particularly (Twi) people are scrambling for every leadership positions in Greater Accra- some of which by default must be represented by us e.g. our parliamentarians-we must fight back and we will fight back.
3. Please allow us to reap the benefit of hosting the capital- you cannot snatch every opportunity from us simply because Accra is our capital.
Accra has indigenes and they deserve respect/survival. I don’t care what ever logic you Akan (Twi) people deduct from this. If you want to be an MP return to your native region and contest. It is ethically wrong to have your natives’ represented in parliament then compete with Gadangmes in Greater Accra environs- this is unfair.
4. Gadangmes in the diaspora and at home must petition government to ensure 90% of Greater Accra parliamentarians are indigenes. Non-native should contest seats in their native home and not in Greater Accra-the current trend must change. All political parties must respect this. Greater Accra region is for the natives and it’s their constitutional rights to be represented by them and not non-natives’ I don’t care whatever logic you deduct from this.
5. The only consideration- is to (allow) 1-10% of parliamentary seats to other minorities who consider themselves as Ghana nationals reasons being constitutional and reside in Greater Accra.
6. Those Twi MPs you have elected in GT.Accra join their Twi Caucus in parliament and fight for things Akan in parliament at the detriment of Gadangme people-why vote them there? This is the reasons why so many problems in GT.Acccra- unsolved such land, your language etc
7.To present day- they have settled in most Ga rural areas lands you have sold to them; and are now calling for voting MCEs,MMCs,DCEs etc –part of their ploy to be control you in Accra because they are the majority there-wake up and open your eyes.
8. You are just selling lands without taking serious considerations into accounts such landless of next generation into consideration.
9.We don’t want Twi MPs in GT.Accra-they don’t represent our interest and Gadangmes stop voting these tribal bigots to represent us in parliament. They join their Twi (Akan) caucus once they get to parliament then begin to frustrate efforts rather than help resolve any issues affecting Gadagnmes such land and language. Take a close look at all the Twi MPs representing GT.Accra and single out anyone who has seriously/single handled taken up any issues/concern of Gadangme people. I know you Gadanmes will vote non-natives again to parliament against your own people come-2016.

Makola market
? Gadangme take back Makola market-governor Griffith built the market for the indigenes. AMA must ensure the Rawlings Park is converted to market and given back to the Gadanmes to resume their business. The old market was demolished under the supervision of the state in 1979 and state money must be used to rebuilt and given back to the Gadanmes.
? I’m not against any non- natives selling at the market -far from that-but if I may ask does the market has to be taken over by them from the indigenes? No-this is the case. Don’t we have right to sell in our own market. We are watching and waiting. Why are twi people so greedy-using your political mechanisation to take everything from we Gadanmes on our land-where can this happen/tolerated? Don’t we have rights to survive just like you? When we begin to react you call this tribalism and creating tensions and insecurity in the capital.

Land
? Government& government officials, Gadangmes representatives at the land commission, public official, Gadagnmes chiefs etc who connive and promote the stealing and selling of Gadangmes lands with impunity-the day the heavens of Accra will open you will run and find nowhere to hide-we have all your names-we are watching and waiting.
? Gadagmes I wonder how you lease off your lands at sums/money you can disposal of in couple of months for 99 years-a period of 4 generations to allow blocks and cement to be planted on the land at the expense of your farming occupations/activities. Something is seriously wrong with you-wake up. Lease these lands for reasons that will bring you more income or develop them.

Gadangmes influential persons and those who betray our course
? We know all those are frustrating our course and we shall soon publish your names-keep dragging our feet instead of advising those involved to desist from their tracts-which is suffocating Gadanmes and making them poorer and landless. The day the heavens of Accra will open-our wrath will visit you
? Those Gadangme youth leaders who betray the course of Gadangmes plights by joining those opposing/championing our obliteration from the national profile by taking bribes thence, thwarting our efforts-the day the heavens of Accra will open you will run and find nowhere to hide. You are the ones we are looking for-and we will soon get you-we know all of you by the way. Remember we are all in this together.
? Your betrayal to our course is not encouraging and frustrating our course, be warned! Be warned! Be warned!

? STOP AKNANISATION OF GT. ACCRA.THE REGION IS NOT A TWI REGION and I don’t care what logic you deduct from this.Gadangmes -WAKE UP.
? I urge all Gadamges youth to demonstrate/petition the president at his official residence against dominance/forceful imposition of Twi language in the capital by Twi Akan politicians. This is unacceptable and has a dare consequence. Continue to take us for granted-we will soon explode and the capital will not contain us.
? Today in Accra we have rural migrants into the city imposing their way of life on the advanced South-this’s not acceptable in anywhere in the world.
? Gadangmes, our language defines us- let’s protect it at cost.
? The rest of the country is behind you-no worries. They agree with you Accra is your space and you need to act.
? GAdangmes-love yourselves and support each other.

Gamantse I’ve spoken-I rest my case.

Head- Gadangme Advocacy Group-Global

Long live Gdangme people
anthony dyke 10 years ago

Oh my word......do you still have such barbarians in this 21st century world. You want Accra as the capital of a nation which has Alan ethnic groups as the largest of ethnic groups and yet don't want to tolerate Alan language ...
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Oh my word......do you still have such barbarians in this 21st century world. You want Accra as the capital of a nation which has Alan ethnic groups as the largest of ethnic groups and yet don't want to tolerate Alan languages???? Have you forgotten that it is the akans who hold the economic power in this country. Apart from being the capital and being lavished with the largest share of the nations revenue, what has Accra got to offer on its own. How much gold, cocoa, timber, oil, diamond or anything good does Accra produce? Is tena alone not made up of about 70% fantis? What about the ashantis and bonos and kwehus in other parts of the city of Accra? Even we are not complaining. Come to the Ashanti region and see how people from different tribes are taking over the whole place andcnot only that but molesting we the akans. Have you heard us complain? I don't blame you.....i blame Nkrumah.
KEEP ACCRA GA 10 years ago

Gadagmes exclusion from Ghana politics
? We are 8% of Ghana’s population. The current administration have only 2 Gadangmes ministerial positions out of 18.And out of the 35 deputy minsters we have 1or 2 Gadangmes. Out of c ...
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Gadagmes exclusion from Ghana politics
? We are 8% of Ghana’s population. The current administration have only 2 Gadangmes ministerial positions out of 18.And out of the 35 deputy minsters we have 1or 2 Gadangmes. Out of countless diplomatic missions (ambassadors) post abroad there is only 1or 2 Gadangmes. Majorities of government positions occupied by Akans (Twi) Northerners and Ewes.
? This is our reward for providing our land for government to run its administration and generously embrace every Ghanaian to live and settle with us. Soon this is about to change and any party will have to earn our support-days when you will use us a dump us is coming to an end. Please read through the lines-new generation of Gadangmes emerging. If you want to move the capital you are welcome-after all what do we gain for hosting the capital.
? Can someone explain to me why all government official positions in the country occupied by Akan (Twi) people including any positions in Accra-the capital as well? We the indigenes have any right to these as well? Do we have to loose everything just because Accra is the capital?
? Accra is not a Twi region and Twi people must know this. You can’t occupy every official/government positions in your region and Accra as well.
? Akan (Twi) people Ghana does not belong to you. Parts of Ghana that belong to you are your regions. Stop promoting Akanisation of Ghana from Accra. Accra is not a Twi region and will not be one. Respect indigenes of the region and their culture-or else Accra will soon not contain all of us. STOP promoting Akanisation of Ghana from Accra.
? Stop promoting Twi language in GT.Accra-we the Gadangmes hate this big time. If you co-habitate with us you must speak our language and not yours-if you don’t want to speak it - move back to your region. Accra is you administrative capital not your home town.
? Stop turning GT.Accra into a Twi region-Accra is not a Twi region and a Gadangme region-we Gadangmes hate this.

Gadangmes excluded from Natioal Team/score
Today in Accra Twi migrants to the south are planting blocks and cement in every Ga space which were previously used by the youth to train and play football including Ga community centre-hence decline preventing our youth in developing and realising their talents/skills-we are watching and waiting . Today there is no Gadangme in Ghana’s national team all Akan Twi people. The entire GFA represented bt Akans.
The entire national team headed and represented by Twi people. Today in Ghana every public office headed by Akans Twi people. This was the practice prior to the revolution in 1979 then Akans (Twi) became main casualties. This practice is again rearing its ugly head again in Ghana’s social and political fibre.
May God forbid-but should there be any social/political upheaval, you will begin to cry as the main casualties.
Daniella 10 years ago

WHY IS THIS MAN STILL TALKING? GO BACK TO THE CLASSROOM AND TEACH THOSE OLD NOTES YOU COPIED FROM YOUR PROF IN THE 1950S.

WHY IS THIS MAN STILL TALKING? GO BACK TO THE CLASSROOM AND TEACH THOSE OLD NOTES YOU COPIED FROM YOUR PROF IN THE 1950S.
haranchis 10 years ago

you are right. that is the way to go.

you are right. that is the way to go.
Kalashnikov AK47 10 years ago

Prof Akosa is quite a visionsry, something in the mould oh his idol, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah

Prof Akosa is quite a visionsry, something in the mould oh his idol, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah
Nii Ablorh 10 years ago

long overdue, all it takes is the political will

long overdue, all it takes is the political will
pATA 10 years ago

AND GET A JOB AS A DOCTOR

AND GET A JOB AS A DOCTOR
Wahala 10 years ago

Friend, Akosa has been teaching at Ghana Medical School for years! Training doctors is very critical to the health system and requires highly qualified experts in the field. Akosa fulfills this important national role.

Wha ...
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Friend, Akosa has been teaching at Ghana Medical School for years! Training doctors is very critical to the health system and requires highly qualified experts in the field. Akosa fulfills this important national role.

What can you say for yourself? What have you done for Ghana in your life and lately?
Daniel 10 years ago

Very well said, that sounds like a brilliant idea if you think about it.It would bring much development to the mid and Northern parts of the country to the benefit of all Ghanaians........But, I am not sure if we have the pol ...
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Very well said, that sounds like a brilliant idea if you think about it.It would bring much development to the mid and Northern parts of the country to the benefit of all Ghanaians........But, I am not sure if we have the political will to gamble on such a bold project presently, we don't have anymore doers....just talkers....lol
George 10 years ago

perfect idea but political will is lacking in our country

perfect idea but political will is lacking in our country
REV. 10 years ago

THAT IS MY CHOICE TOO. IT SITS QUITE IN THE CENTRE AND WOULD HELP ADMINISTRATION. BESIDES IT IS YET BARE LARGELY.

THAT IS MY CHOICE TOO. IT SITS QUITE IN THE CENTRE AND WOULD HELP ADMINISTRATION. BESIDES IT IS YET BARE LARGELY.
KnYc(USMC) 10 years ago

This is a GOOD idea, it will crate JOBS, let alone free Accra, and make it business friendly. But people with no VISION, none-proactive ideas will be talking Sh...it about this ideas. All because of their chew and pour educat ...
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This is a GOOD idea, it will crate JOBS, let alone free Accra, and make it business friendly. But people with no VISION, none-proactive ideas will be talking Sh...it about this ideas. All because of their chew and pour education system. This is feasible. In life you have to think big, all you MORONS out there.
KOO NIMO 10 years ago

Akosa has been drinking too much off late

Akosa has been drinking too much off late
Close Observer 10 years ago

The unity of our dear country must not be compromised for any political gain. We must respect every tribe in the country and avoid playing on the minds of those who have not been lucky to have any formal education for our sel ...
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The unity of our dear country must not be compromised for any political gain. We must respect every tribe in the country and avoid playing on the minds of those who have not been lucky to have any formal education for our selfish earns. Any politician who is sensible and love GHANA must stop pointing at where TRIBAL POLITICS might have come from, because that will not take us anywhere. Another person will come and point at another direction. The fact is that, today we all know it is not a good thing to do and must be discouraged, rather than use it to our selfish advantage. The unity of our dear nation is more important than the survival of any political grouping. Ghana has been there long before any of these parties (which have a lot of selfish and insincere individuals) were formed. Ghana will be there when they are long gone. Let us sincerely pledge our loyalty to GHANA rather than a political party. How sincere are most of the members of these parties when it comes to stewardship with things of the nation? RESPECT AND EMBRACE EVERY TRIBE. In that lies the STRENGTH of OUR NATION. With that we will DEVELOP, HAVE PEACE and be WEALTHY. LONG LIVE GHANA.
DD 10 years ago

Funny oh Ghana thinking of relocating the capital why don't u worry about simple things like how to stop corruption naming streets Paying workers on time child abuse manufacturing and stuff.

Funny oh Ghana thinking of relocating the capital why don't u worry about simple things like how to stop corruption naming streets Paying workers on time child abuse manufacturing and stuff.
Nii 10 years ago

Washington DC is the capital of the US.The population of the city is less than 1 million people out of a country of 300 million.Most of the people who move to Accra are there for economic and other reasons.Only few work for t ...
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Washington DC is the capital of the US.The population of the city is less than 1 million people out of a country of 300 million.Most of the people who move to Accra are there for economic and other reasons.Only few work for the Government.
G. K. Berko 10 years ago

It is such a tragedy that as we speak, we are contracting and servicing loans that largely go to fatten the accounts of corrupt Politicians, instead of boosting our private Enterprise and financing productive infrastructure. ...
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It is such a tragedy that as we speak, we are contracting and servicing loans that largely go to fatten the accounts of corrupt Politicians, instead of boosting our private Enterprise and financing productive infrastructure.

Long Live Ghana!!!
Salifu Agoogo 10 years ago

Nigeria has done it, we can do it in Ghana also

Nigeria has done it, we can do it in Ghana also
Adjoa 10 years ago

Go Ghana. think big! It can be accomplished. Brazil, Cote D'voire and Nigeira among other countries have done it! I love Abuja with its wide boulevards! Ghana shd develop the new capital along the likes of Dallas Metroplex in ...
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Go Ghana. think big! It can be accomplished. Brazil, Cote D'voire and Nigeira among other countries have done it! I love Abuja with its wide boulevards! Ghana shd develop the new capital along the likes of Dallas Metroplex in Texas and Abuja where traffic jams are uncommon.
ADONGO 10 years ago

HEI AKOSA,WHAT DO YOU SMOKE?

HEI AKOSA,WHAT DO YOU SMOKE?
jijk 10 years ago

THIS IS A CRAZY PROPOSAL. HOW MUCH DOES THE NORTH CONTRIBUTE TO THE NATIONAL COFFERS? NKWASEASEM. TWEAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

THIS IS A CRAZY PROPOSAL. HOW MUCH DOES THE NORTH CONTRIBUTE TO THE NATIONAL COFFERS? NKWASEASEM. TWEAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Amoah Wade3 10 years ago

at last a man with a vision

ghana need a new capital and a new international airport

accra sucks!

at last a man with a vision

ghana need a new capital and a new international airport

accra sucks!
Kwadi 10 years ago

Tweaaa taking the capital to the north ? If u don't the north visit the zongo . Think about how their influx to the south has caused a lot nuisance for left alone taking the capital . Good idea but will be waste of our scarce ...
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Tweaaa taking the capital to the north ? If u don't the north visit the zongo . Think about how their influx to the south has caused a lot nuisance for left alone taking the capital . Good idea but will be waste of our scarce resorce
ALI 10 years ago

HE HAS NEVER CROSSED RIVER YEGI AND HE WANTS TO BE PRESIDENT OF WHAT? THE AKAN?

HE HAS NEVER CROSSED RIVER YEGI AND HE WANTS TO BE PRESIDENT OF WHAT? THE AKAN?
Kwame 10 years ago

I am surprised at the comments by some Ghanaians regarding this beautiful suggestion by Prof. Akosa.
Our capital has to be moved from Accra at all cost, even if not now. It was in the interest of our colonial masters to have ...
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I am surprised at the comments by some Ghanaians regarding this beautiful suggestion by Prof. Akosa.
Our capital has to be moved from Accra at all cost, even if not now. It was in the interest of our colonial masters to have the capital in Accra. It's about time to think of this proposal seriously.
Can't Tell 10 years ago

I think majority of the country's social, economic, and spacial problems could be resolved if the Districts are developed.
With the necessary national and local laws in place, and adoption of elected district governing repr ...
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I think majority of the country's social, economic, and spacial problems could be resolved if the Districts are developed.
With the necessary national and local laws in place, and adoption of elected district governing representatives, the districts could collaborate with successful business people, business entities - both local and abroad, to build houses, industries that will use local resources, health services, water treatment and sanitation plants, farms and allied agro-businesses, etc. This could be done with the support of a 'committed' Government.
Empower the districts to develop as if they were an 'autonomous entity' and the country will be on the path to prosperity.
The government tax base will also be broadened because the industries in the districts could be clearly identified and TAXED.
The government should concentrate on the 'big' issues like national highways, airports, waterways, energy sources, foreign affairs and security - just to mention a few.
Thank you.
Asamari M Habib 10 years ago

An excellent idea I wish his excellence the president will give it a listing eye.thank u prof.

An excellent idea I wish his excellence the president will give it a listing eye.thank u prof.
jojo 10 years ago

I totally agree with you and as the saying goes; every long trip begins with just a step.

I totally agree with you and as the saying goes; every long trip begins with just a step.
KOFI 10 years ago

Stupid idea you can't manage anything than to shift capital. We are in crises, let's get the economy better than your stupid talks

Stupid idea you can't manage anything than to shift capital. We are in crises, let's get the economy better than your stupid talks
Johnny USA 10 years ago

SO IF YOU BECOME PREZ OF THE LAND THAT IS WHAT YOU GOING TO DO.DID YOU KNOW THE USE OF THE SEA. WE CANT STAY WITH THE BUSH MEN AS THEY ARE NOT SHOWING ANY GOOD EXAMPLE IN THE CITY TO FOLLOW.

SO IF YOU BECOME PREZ OF THE LAND THAT IS WHAT YOU GOING TO DO.DID YOU KNOW THE USE OF THE SEA. WE CANT STAY WITH THE BUSH MEN AS THEY ARE NOT SHOWING ANY GOOD EXAMPLE IN THE CITY TO FOLLOW.
Oyarifa 10 years ago

Just B.S.

Just B.S.
Bole Boy 10 years ago

Whats wrong with you doc ?

Whats wrong with you doc ?
JH New York 10 years ago

I think the idea of a new Capital City is laudable but not feasible to the ailing economy at the moment. The Country cannot
even balance it's budget without donors assistance,and you talk about what ! a new administrative Ca ...
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I think the idea of a new Capital City is laudable but not feasible to the ailing economy at the moment. The Country cannot
even balance it's budget without donors assistance,and you talk about what ! a new administrative Capital ?.First,we should be able to balance our budget without any support from donor Countries,then we are Coming ! Second,let us get the business Capital,Accra to an appreciable Standards etc
before we Consider a new administrative Capital with or without a Coast (Sea).Anyway.
mohammed 10 years ago

if we decentralize the corruption levels may reduce. let us computerize and decentralize so that we can hold corrupt officials accountable in our elections.

if we decentralize the corruption levels may reduce. let us computerize and decentralize so that we can hold corrupt officials accountable in our elections.
Kofican 10 years ago

Does this clown know how much this is going to cost?

Ghana is currently "broke" because of all the thievery going on within the circles of those in political power. Ghana will never be able to recover from this debacle of ...
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Does this clown know how much this is going to cost?

Ghana is currently "broke" because of all the thievery going on within the circles of those in political power. Ghana will never be able to recover from this debacle of economic failure of the current politicians even in ten to twenty years. So where do you think the money will come from to be able to fund the move of the capital? Saddle ourselves with more international loans, which in the long run will all be stolen by the corrupt politicians? Be serious, fool.
EBENEZER NII AMU FIRST-QUAO 10 years ago

...their paradise restored!

...their paradise restored!
Harry 10 years ago

This man must be the next resident. We need visionary and thinking leaders. Ghana must develop a national development agenda. Let us think of what Ghana will be like in the next 100 years when our population will quadruple. O ...
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This man must be the next resident. We need visionary and thinking leaders. Ghana must develop a national development agenda. Let us think of what Ghana will be like in the next 100 years when our population will quadruple. Our schools, transportation, housing, agric, health, energy, empolyment, etc, etc. if nothing is planned now, the future of the nation will be nothing good to write about.
Harry 10 years ago

Thank you professor, may I have your contact. Writing from Banjul. I will join you to form a pressure group to drive this noble idea and the formation and implementation of Ghana National Development Agenda(GNDA) a non partis ...
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Thank you professor, may I have your contact. Writing from Banjul. I will join you to form a pressure group to drive this noble idea and the formation and implementation of Ghana National Development Agenda(GNDA) a non partisan and non political movement. God bless you. My contact +220-9285592
One Man Ghana 10 years ago

Please, don't creep into politics with this proposal fellow Ghanaians and consider this important suggestion.
WHY?
- Accra has served it purpose and finished. We are grateful to the Gas. Cape-Coast played her part and when ...
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Please, don't creep into politics with this proposal fellow Ghanaians and consider this important suggestion.
WHY?
- Accra has served it purpose and finished. We are grateful to the Gas. Cape-Coast played her part and when the time came, the button was passed on to Accra. No agro....period.
- Accra at the moment is dirty, filthy, waterlogged and in the path of earthquake.
- The Ga people themselves do not want the capital to be there.
- The site the honourable Professor suggested will please almost everyone with the exception of the usual suspects.
- Well, is Accra planned? May be at the initial stages but now...
- We have now discovered oil and the money could be invested in this venture( though you don't need to roll in riches to take this up).
- We should take a leaf from Australia, South Africa and even our neighbour- Nigeria. Their capitals are not necessary the largest cities.

And so on....the reasons are many.

The present Govt can kick start.....as the Mahama's Govt has not done anything of mention but moving Ghana backwards, and commissioning projects Kuffour set up. Ghanaians may forgive him for all the chaos right now in the country, if he is even able to start this project.

No politics please, Ghana is important than any of us.
Thank you Professor, for all right thinking Ghanaians and those who have Ghana at heart will continue to pray for this to happen.
KWABENA OHEMENG,LONDON 10 years ago

That is why the CPP must be the party to rule Ghana.It is a party with visionaries who are not afraid to take the bull by the horns and let the nation move forward.Was Brazil a rich country before it moved its capital to Bras ...
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That is why the CPP must be the party to rule Ghana.It is a party with visionaries who are not afraid to take the bull by the horns and let the nation move forward.Was Brazil a rich country before it moved its capital to Brasilia?No right-minded Ghanaian will dispute the fact that the nation needs a new capital and the area suggested by Akosa is so neutral for anybody to reject it.

Relocate national capital to Gonja-Bono enclave – Akosa

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