Meteorological Agency apologises for Indep. Day fiasco

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Paemuka 10 years ago

Why are u guys running away from what is real truth. U guys are under-resourced and here u go apologizing for what? foooools

Why are u guys running away from what is real truth. U guys are under-resourced and here u go apologizing for what? foooools
KOJO 10 years ago

Anybody with an ounce of brain can tell political pressure has been put on this agency to render this empty apology.

It was up to the planners of the Independence day celebration to have contacted the agency to learn what ...
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Anybody with an ounce of brain can tell political pressure has been put on this agency to render this empty apology.

It was up to the planners of the Independence day celebration to have contacted the agency to learn what the weather condition will be.
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10 years ago

When this tribal bigots Kofi Nyarko who claimed to have a lots of tape recording,will come out and play the tape for his akan listeners to hear? We always listened to this tribalist kofi promising his listeners that he has ta ...
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When this tribal bigots Kofi Nyarko who claimed to have a lots of tape recording,will come out and play the tape for his akan listeners to hear? We always listened to this tribalist kofi promising his listeners that he has tape recording which can bring the great N D C gov. lead by his excellency President Mahama down in a minute.He never ever play one single tape, we are suggesting to him to play the so called tape he was trumpeting everyday on his GHANA-TODAY RADIO program,or quit saying it forever. This tribal bigots remain dangerous to our young democracy in GHANA, and he must be put in check.
Close Observer 10 years ago

Thief. Amasa Namoale Thief. Your personal interest in politics is not everyone's interest if you care to know. If another person in politics poses a threat to your present position, it is up to YOU and your GOVERNMENT to work ...
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Thief. Amasa Namoale Thief. Your personal interest in politics is not everyone's interest if you care to know. If another person in politics poses a threat to your present position, it is up to YOU and your GOVERNMENT to work hard and improve on the LIVING CONDITION of GHANAIANS, and not to resort to this SENSELESS INSULTS. Fellow Ghanaians, BBC NEWS!!! here, is also known as AMASA NAMOALE, a PARLIAMENTARIAN. He spends most of the time he should use in performing his PARLIAMENTARY DUTIES to PROMOTE HATRED and TRIBAL POLITICS. He does not deserve to be in PARLIAMENT. Amasa JULOR k3 MANJWALOR.
insight to the bone 10 years ago

as usual they use this sorry ass attempt at a cover up to deceive the people . this was a typical failure of the govt to function as they always choose people by tribe and not by competence . its as if this govt is already at ...
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as usual they use this sorry ass attempt at a cover up to deceive the people . this was a typical failure of the govt to function as they always choose people by tribe and not by competence . its as if this govt is already at war with its own people so the capable ones can never be trusted
ATSU, HO 10 years ago

IF THE AGENCY DOES NOT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO PREDICT SUCH SITUATIONS ON TIME JUST SAY SO. WE ARE DOOMED AS FAR AS WEATHER PREDICTIONS IN THE COUNTRY IS CONCERNED

IF THE AGENCY DOES NOT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO PREDICT SUCH SITUATIONS ON TIME JUST SAY SO. WE ARE DOOMED AS FAR AS WEATHER PREDICTIONS IN THE COUNTRY IS CONCERNED
anson 10 years ago

I'm so sad when I saw this article.21st century where people are noticed 3 to 4 days in advance about weather forecast,it's only in Ghana that they can't provide that.Ghana wake up.

I'm so sad when I saw this article.21st century where people are noticed 3 to 4 days in advance about weather forecast,it's only in Ghana that they can't provide that.Ghana wake up.
APPIAH 10 years ago

Leaving Npp agents at post when Ndc took over,,thanks to late prof's father for all agenda. these agents were quick to give interviews to radio stations when they have not been asked.

Leaving Npp agents at post when Ndc took over,,thanks to late prof's father for all agenda. these agents were quick to give interviews to radio stations when they have not been asked.
Nzema K 10 years ago

If you are under-resourced just tell cabinet. you could have as well worked hand in hand with some well-resourced agencies in Europe for a better service at reduced fee. period

If you are under-resourced just tell cabinet. you could have as well worked hand in hand with some well-resourced agencies in Europe for a better service at reduced fee. period
TOO FOOLISH 10 years ago

Very stupid management doing bidding of politicians. A BIG FOOL.

Very stupid management doing bidding of politicians. A BIG FOOL.
Amada 10 years ago

WHY DO YOU HAVE TO APOLOGISE BECAUSE SCHOOL CHILDREN AND PRESIDENT ARE DRENCHED BY RAIN STORM? EITHER YOU ARE ABLE TO FORECAST OR NOT, AND MOREOVER TO ERR IS HUMAN!

WHY DO YOU HAVE TO APOLOGISE BECAUSE SCHOOL CHILDREN AND PRESIDENT ARE DRENCHED BY RAIN STORM? EITHER YOU ARE ABLE TO FORECAST OR NOT, AND MOREOVER TO ERR IS HUMAN!
jEAA 10 years ago

you could predict and Ghanaians will not take it serious. If it had been word against the government or president that information could have been pick up dealt with.

you could predict and Ghanaians will not take it serious. If it had been word against the government or president that information could have been pick up dealt with.
Yaw Adu-Asare 10 years ago

Meteological forecast is not an exact science.
Nobody can predict nature with exactitude.

Meteological forecast is not an exact science.
Nobody can predict nature with exactitude.
Close Observer 10 years ago

People of GHANA, do not support POLITICAL PARTIES like you would support HEARTS or KOTOKO. Political parties are a GROUP OF PEOPLE who claimed they can MANAGE AFFAIRS of our COUNTRY for us. They do that FOR A LIVING, and we P ...
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People of GHANA, do not support POLITICAL PARTIES like you would support HEARTS or KOTOKO. Political parties are a GROUP OF PEOPLE who claimed they can MANAGE AFFAIRS of our COUNTRY for us. They do that FOR A LIVING, and we PAY THEM for what they do. You must therefore use your HEAD not your EMOTION to ASSESS THEIR PERFORMANCE. That is the ONLY WAY you can give them A FAIR ASSESSMENT. When they do a GOOD JOB you RETAIN them, when they don't, you KICK THEM OUT. If they COMMIT any CRIME whiles in OFFICE, you PROSECUTE THEM to serve as DETERRENT for others. This is the only way our country can move forward. For those who PROPAGATE TRIBAL DISCRIMINATION, don't vote for them; and tell them in the face that you don't want GHANA DIVIDED. God bless every Ghanaian. Long Live Ghana.
BE WISE 10 years ago

I only hope this is not intentional, b'cos in Ghana here, everything is politics. Is up to them and their conscience.They must be fired.

I only hope this is not intentional, b'cos in Ghana here, everything is politics. Is up to them and their conscience.They must be fired.
Joe 10 years ago

There is no need for apology because the officers of meteo who commented on the issue knew what they were talking about - they did give the warning and for theagency to castrate its own officers because they want to save thei ...
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There is no need for apology because the officers of meteo who commented on the issue knew what they were talking about - they did give the warning and for theagency to castrate its own officers because they want to save their jobs is uncalled for. We live in a country where the truth must be told and shy away cowardism because a government official had queried them.
Yaw 10 years ago

Hypocrites!

Hypocrites!
Jojo 10 years ago

Politics, politics again!!! We've heard the truth already from your management. We don't care about your bootlicking statement! When will Ghanaians ever learn to call a spade a spade? Shame on you, DG, continue to protect you ...
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Politics, politics again!!! We've heard the truth already from your management. We don't care about your bootlicking statement! When will Ghanaians ever learn to call a spade a spade? Shame on you, DG, continue to protect your job and leave the whole nation exposed.
Kusi Boadum, USA 10 years ago

Oh, D G, are u interested in your position only or efficient institution ? So u think your agency is functioning well? Lord have mercy on Ghana.

Oh, D G, are u interested in your position only or efficient institution ? So u think your agency is functioning well? Lord have mercy on Ghana.
Fad 10 years ago

Meteorological Agency apologises for Indep. Day fiasco

Meteorological Agency apologises for Indep. Day fiasco
deedee 10 years ago

DG, DONT SACRIFICE UR COLLEAGUES FOR POST! THE LAST SENTENCE8 SHOWED DAT U AREN'T WELL RESOURCED & METEO DID ITS BEST UNDER DE CIRCUMSTANCES.

DG, DONT SACRIFICE UR COLLEAGUES FOR POST! THE LAST SENTENCE8 SHOWED DAT U AREN'T WELL RESOURCED & METEO DID ITS BEST UNDER DE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Ericus-Ericus 10 years ago

This is foooolishness; what kind of management is this? If you as Management accept that this was due to your organization's negligence then I recommend that all of you (the Management) must be sacked - sycophants & foooools.

This is foooolishness; what kind of management is this? If you as Management accept that this was due to your organization's negligence then I recommend that all of you (the Management) must be sacked - sycophants & foooools.
John Tweaa Mahama 10 years ago

Needless apology. Is that how Ghana has become? is it because the Agency head was picked from no where? GMet did nothing wrong and the 6th March could not be important than what farmers do and in the process lose seeds to hea ...
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Needless apology. Is that how Ghana has become? is it because the Agency head was picked from no where? GMet did nothing wrong and the 6th March could not be important than what farmers do and in the process lose seeds to heavy rains yet the President never called for the head of GMet. By the way is the President aware that no gadget in the world gives real time precipitation data? U need heads to download data from those gadgets to process the forecast. Leave GMet alone and ask Kofi Wayo to do those modeling because he says PhDs holders are stupid in Ghana, and the president agrees.
Evans 10 years ago

I am shocked at this news, that it has gotten to a point where people are afraid to speak the truth. This director-general was just coerced by the government to apologize and to distant themselves from the rebuttal to the pre ...
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I am shocked at this news, that it has gotten to a point where people are afraid to speak the truth. This director-general was just coerced by the government to apologize and to distant themselves from the rebuttal to the president's accession that meteo could not give earlier warning signs to the state. I am highly disappointed with this. People need to be bold and speak the truth without fear or favour.
Tintin 10 years ago

Our farmers in the villages get drenched by the rain regularly but they never complain. All of you go to hell!

Our farmers in the villages get drenched by the rain regularly but they never complain. All of you go to hell!
peace 10 years ago

why apologizing to who mahama fuck him

why apologizing to who mahama fuck him
Ok 10 years ago

Don't cover up mr director because u want to save your job.That is the truth.

Don't cover up mr director because u want to save your job.That is the truth.
adusei 10 years ago

you reported earlier that u gave the warning and now u are back tracking who are u pleasing the president or God over to u

you reported earlier that u gave the warning and now u are back tracking who are u pleasing the president or God over to u
adusei 10 years ago

u reported earlier that u gave the warning and now u are back tracking who are u pleasing the president or God

u reported earlier that u gave the warning and now u are back tracking who are u pleasing the president or God
Rain Drenched 10 years ago

Who speaks on behalf of the met? I believe those people who were 'not on duty' but came out to defend the image of the met service must be called bacl to duty and promoted to take charge of the service. They are patriots.
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Who speaks on behalf of the met? I believe those people who were 'not on duty' but came out to defend the image of the met service must be called bacl to duty and promoted to take charge of the service. They are patriots.
The current crop of management that cannot protect the welfare of staff is not competent to head the service!
Liv 10 years ago

This is what they say every single day in Ghana.

This is what they say every single day in Ghana.
voice 10 years ago

nobody knew it would rain like that. sure the meteo people must have attended the function themselves mindlessly, and apoligizing is a good start

nobody knew it would rain like that. sure the meteo people must have attended the function themselves mindlessly, and apoligizing is a good start
AKANIBA 10 years ago

You must be able to tell the President and Ghanaians that your outfit does not have the requisite and the updated equipments. That is why you were not able to predict accurately.

Are you scared of loosing your job? Please ...
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You must be able to tell the President and Ghanaians that your outfit does not have the requisite and the updated equipments. That is why you were not able to predict accurately.

Are you scared of loosing your job? Please, stand up for the truth
Aero guru 10 years ago

Call a spade a spade and stop all this eye service that is why we are where we are as a nation

Call a spade a spade and stop all this eye service that is why we are where we are as a nation
BIMBILA 10 years ago

No one has foresight in Ghana: left, right, back, front etc I can't see any body with any ability to predict what is in-stored for future. So go to sleep and don't be worried for you are not alone. Even your big brother in ba ...
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No one has foresight in Ghana: left, right, back, front etc I can't see any body with any ability to predict what is in-stored for future. So go to sleep and don't be worried for you are not alone. Even your big brother in bank of Ghana still does not understand the intricacies of monetary mechanism, let alone foreseeing the big slump of cedis against the dollar.
Mohammed Ibrahim 10 years ago

Head Must roll in the Meteorological Agency of Ghana for their failure to Informed the President of Ghana,and the School Children about the rainfall.They are a disgrace to Ghana,and the People of Ghana.

Head Must roll in the Meteorological Agency of Ghana for their failure to Informed the President of Ghana,and the School Children about the rainfall.They are a disgrace to Ghana,and the People of Ghana.
YOOMOBEGA 10 years ago

Resource the Meteorological Agency so that they do a good job. Or consult some of the Weather Channels in US. We can learn from them. El -NINO is coming ! , we should expect lots of torrential rain.

Resource the Meteorological Agency so that they do a good job. Or consult some of the Weather Channels in US. We can learn from them. El -NINO is coming ! , we should expect lots of torrential rain.
Kwaku Ampofo 10 years ago

Under-resource or not you could have scoured the international weather scene (online) to get enough info for the local (Ghana) forecast. US DOD-Navy predicts the weather for the whole world every day. So also is the weather c ...
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Under-resource or not you could have scoured the international weather scene (online) to get enough info for the local (Ghana) forecast. US DOD-Navy predicts the weather for the whole world every day. So also is the weather channel.
DOUBLE STANDARD 10 years ago

THIS IS DOUBLE STANDARD. YOU CLAIMED YOU GAVE INFORMATION EARLY ENOUGH. WHY APOLOGIZING AGAIN?

THIS IS DOUBLE STANDARD. YOU CLAIMED YOU GAVE INFORMATION EARLY ENOUGH. WHY APOLOGIZING AGAIN?
watch &AND PRAY 10 years ago

FOOLS you will ever REMAIN FOOLS Because OF MONEY from govt you change GEAR I PREDICT DOOM ON YOU WORKERS

FOOLS you will ever REMAIN FOOLS Because OF MONEY from govt you change GEAR I PREDICT DOOM ON YOU WORKERS
KB 10 years ago

What a disgrace!For God's sake,did it not occur to anybody to simply google to check what the weather for Accra would be on that day!And it would have been for free!Obviously these fools are so busy playing dirty politics and ...
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What a disgrace!For God's sake,did it not occur to anybody to simply google to check what the weather for Accra would be on that day!And it would have been for free!Obviously these fools are so busy playing dirty politics and also so deeply soaked with corruption that common sense has eluded them.Ghanaian politicians disgust me!!

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