Signing of the EPA … It’ll be disastrous if we act alone - Mahama

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CHA 9 years ago

Resist this thief and stop this madness- his clueless and destroying this country

Resist this thief and stop this madness- his clueless and destroying this country
ELINAM 9 years ago

When did you know that we're over one billion and all that the EU needed is cheap market to their surpluses that we need to "jealously protect" it, was it only yesterday?
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When did you know that we're over one billion and all that the EU needed is cheap market to their surpluses that we need to "jealously protect" it, was it only yesterday?
You and your Hannah Montana Tetteh and clueless Idrissu are too indecisive and that's not good a leadership quality.
Kojo T 9 years ago

Tx Elinam. It is said " it is only fools who do not change their minds"The wise pay attention

Tx Elinam. It is said " it is only fools who do not change their minds"The wise pay attention
Gye Nyame 9 years ago

So Mahama has not done the impact analysis but has been sending Hannah around the region to woo others into signing the contract, Mahama even met with EU recently. I wonder what the purpose of the meeting(s) was without any s ...
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So Mahama has not done the impact analysis but has been sending Hannah around the region to woo others into signing the contract, Mahama even met with EU recently. I wonder what the purpose of the meeting(s) was without any stats/analysis to back what we negotiate. What a bunch of idiots in government!

"We must not sign an agreement without first of all carrying out a robust economic analysis of the overall impact the agreement will have on the region, our children and future generations.”
Kojo T 9 years ago

NPP had set the ball rolling as far back as 2007. Did they forget about the impact analysis?

NPP had set the ball rolling as far back as 2007. Did they forget about the impact analysis?
Gye Nyame 9 years ago

That is the more reason why it sounds stupid on Mahama's part that government still doesn't have an impact analysis. How long does it take to come up with one anyway, and why is the present administration which is on the hook ...
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That is the more reason why it sounds stupid on Mahama's part that government still doesn't have an impact analysis. How long does it take to come up with one anyway, and why is the present administration which is on the hook to act not have generated one? By the way, it does not matter to me whether it is NPP or NDC, I address the content of the articles in my submissions.
insight to the bone 9 years ago

i dont see the Europeans offering the other benefits such as the freedom of movement and insisting on visa free entry into their countries. they are not offering half a trillion for infrastructural development and real assist ...
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i dont see the Europeans offering the other benefits such as the freedom of movement and insisting on visa free entry into their countries. they are not offering half a trillion for infrastructural development and real assistance in bettering the standard of the people of west Africa . this is a war that will destroy any chances of self reliance and self development . see what they have done to our poultry , fish and beef industry . until we have people who understand the issues and the true hidden agendas and dangers of such a one sided agreement where the benefits are only for the Europeans we should not engage in any such devastating experiments . EPA is being pushed now because they are aware pepeni is an illigimate president , even now the video of the murder of atta mills is being circulted in private circles and one day soon he will be overthrown so he is rushing to put another yoke and burden on the people of Akan. this govt can only borrow and can not even secure investments of 30 billion dollars how do they expect to handle a multitrillion agreement which in reality denies your own people the right to develop their own industry. our industrial base is less than 3% by the way. lets not allow this foolishness to pass , its time for a revolution so we restart the future for our children. we shall never surrender
KWAKU 9 years ago

This assertion by President Mahama suggests that this president either has a complex "facing" the Europeans or simple not smart. I am wondering what the President means by going it alone. This EPA agreement is only meant fo ...
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This assertion by President Mahama suggests that this president either has a complex "facing" the Europeans or simple not smart. I am wondering what the President means by going it alone. This EPA agreement is only meant for the English-speaking countries, and, at present, more specifically for Ghana and Nigeria. The French-speaking countries in the ECOWAS have nothing to lose from this EPA agreement. Is there anything, and I mean ANYTHING, in any of the French countries that France, and for that matter EU, cannot get even without the EPA? There has always been an EPA-type agreement between France and the Francophone countries. Now, can anyone honestly claim that the Francophone countries are better than the other ECOWAS countries?

Actually, Ghana and Nigeria are far better politically, economically, fiscally, socially and in many other areas than any of the Francophone countries. Those who think the EPA will bring development, industrialization, and other improvements should look at how much the Francophone countries have gained from France and Europe. EU is going through a very challenging economic situation, so why is the ECOWAS relying on them for their economic salvation? What economic development project is so important that the soul of the country should be sacrificed for?

What the entire government should keep in mind is that they should not arrogate to themselves the decision to, or not to, sign the EPA. This is a national prerogative. What would the discussion be if our fore-fathers had signed a similar agreement? This agreement is just brainless. If the EU truly believe in fair trade, they would not have promoted this agreement. The drafting of this agreement shows complete lack of respect for ECOWAS countries. Do not sign this agreement. There are alternatives to the EU markets. Do not panic. Nigeria's decision is the wise and mature one. Follow Nigeria's lead. Ghana and ECOWAS will be okay wthout the EPA. Ghana's chairmanship of the ECOWAS was meant as a trap for the president. Figure out a way to weasel your way out of it. A larger majority of the country does not like this agreement. Put the EPA agreement to a vote and use it as an excuse to back out of the EPA. The NDC and NPP are completely wrong in supporting the EPA. Those who back this agreement must be punished at the polls. They are unpatriotic and criminally incompetent.
readi 2 dye 9 years ago

Don Quixote n mahama iddrisu have promised these aliens they will deliver the EPA for a small fee...like kwaku said what does Quixote mean by "if we sign it alone", well whether we sign it alone or as.a group it spells disast ...
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Don Quixote n mahama iddrisu have promised these aliens they will deliver the EPA for a small fee...like kwaku said what does Quixote mean by "if we sign it alone", well whether we sign it alone or as.a group it spells disaster. All those in favor who need to be sacked for selling thier own mothers are; mahama iddrisu, Hannah tetteh, ayariga but also sack sherry AYITTEY for being the minister of health whose only solution to missing babies is to compensate the mothers with ghc 50.00....it's like playing dumb n dumber.
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Nana Akyea Mensah, The Odikro. 9 years ago

OFFICE OF THE ODIKRO
a companion of the black star!

Hello Comrade Kojo T,

Yes. He is probably learning, but why the conflicting signals?

Forward Ever! Backwards Never!!!

Sincerely,

Pur'gu Saarpe! Esq.,
Secre ...
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OFFICE OF THE ODIKRO
a companion of the black star!

Hello Comrade Kojo T,

Yes. He is probably learning, but why the conflicting signals?

Forward Ever! Backwards Never!!!

Sincerely,

Pur'gu Saarpe! Esq.,
Secretary to The Odikro.
All genuine comments tweeted!
Give me a follow on Twitter: /twitter.com/TheOdikro

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EPA: ECOWAS agrees to sign with EU

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The European Union has finally reached a consensus on the Economic Partnership Agreement with ECOWAS.

ECOWAS countries by this agreement would soon have to open up 70 percent of their markets to EU goods, while having 100 percent access to the European market except for rice and sugar.

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Haruna Iddrisu has said Ghana’s final position on the Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Union would largely be influenced by the decision of ECOWAS.

Following the consensus, it is likely Ghana would be compelled to sign the agreement with the EU.

But speaking in a meeting with Members of Parliament, Head of EU delegation to Ghana, Claude Maerten says it is up to the individual member countries to decide whether it will sign the pact.

He said heads of state of the European Union have agreed to commit 6.5 billion euros assistance to countries that will sign the agreement. The amount is also expected “to help the economic transformation of the region”, he said.

The engagement is part of efforts to meet policy-makers and the public on the fine details of the Economic Partnership Agreement.
Asem piii 9 years ago

LET THEM HAVE US

LET THEM HAVE US
ZIGZAG 9 years ago

AND I DONT KNOW HOW HE PASSED HIS EXAMS AT SCHOOL.

AND I DONT KNOW HOW HE PASSED HIS EXAMS AT SCHOOL.
DONBOLI 9 years ago

How many africans can just get up and go to EU country. Africa cocoa can go to EU but a human being from africa is restricted. What kind of world are we living when products of a people is more important than the person. You ...
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How many africans can just get up and go to EU country. Africa cocoa can go to EU but a human being from africa is restricted. What kind of world are we living when products of a people is more important than the person. You will dig gold in africa and see part of your gold on the Queen, yet you cant go to her country to see her.
ADAM SOULE-MAN 9 years ago

AFRICA MUST DICTATE TRADING RULES AS AN EMERGING ECONOMY AND MUST NOT ALLOW THE EUROPEANS TO DICTATE ANY CONTRACT FOR THEM TO SIGN,
WE MUST NOT GIVE PREFERENCE TO THE EUROPEANS ,THE REST OF THE WORLD WILL SHUN US,

AFRICA MUST DICTATE TRADING RULES AS AN EMERGING ECONOMY AND MUST NOT ALLOW THE EUROPEANS TO DICTATE ANY CONTRACT FOR THEM TO SIGN,
WE MUST NOT GIVE PREFERENCE TO THE EUROPEANS ,THE REST OF THE WORLD WILL SHUN US,
Papa Yaw 9 years ago

So

So
Kojo T 9 years ago

What have you achieved?Tweea useless person who could not build on what his parents did

What have you achieved?Tweea useless person who could not build on what his parents did
GoatEater 9 years ago

It is painful to read articles about the EPA issue. Our Leaders seem to be in haze, talking in circles, sounding juvenile, sounding uninformed, stupid, etc,,etc. A true Leader should know that National interest is preferable ...
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It is painful to read articles about the EPA issue. Our Leaders seem to be in haze, talking in circles, sounding juvenile, sounding uninformed, stupid, etc,,etc. A true Leader should know that National interest is preferable to any other interest.
ELINAM 9 years ago

You're right the mothefuckers are coming off as juvenile.

You're right the mothefuckers are coming off as juvenile.
Foxnews 9 years ago

l was listning to parliamentary committe on trade and industries today and it seems he have been bought already,he was supporting the shit EPA like a european and he never said even one reason why Ghana should sign that bull ...
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l was listning to parliamentary committe on trade and industries today and it seems he have been bought already,he was supporting the shit EPA like a european and he never said even one reason why Ghana should sign that bull crap and even one benefit to the country.EPA have been package as an oinion when you start to peel it thats when the juice makes your eyes painful and life unbearable,as the saying goes"the devil is in the details".
KRONFUOR BI NTI 9 years ago

EPA cannot be beneficial to any individual African country, regional or sub-regional group period!!!

EPA cannot be beneficial to any individual African country, regional or sub-regional group period!!!
yaw Opoku 9 years ago

Well done Nigeria! and Zambia. Teach the rest how to protect our heritage, more importantly for our future generation. well said.

Well done Nigeria! and Zambia. Teach the rest how to protect our heritage, more importantly for our future generation. well said.
Kwame 9 years ago

Just today, the Ministries of Trade, foreign Affairs and Regional Integration under the auspices of a EU-organised forum have said they see nothing wrong with the EPA and are therefore going to sign. Indeed the chair of the P ...
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Just today, the Ministries of Trade, foreign Affairs and Regional Integration under the auspices of a EU-organised forum have said they see nothing wrong with the EPA and are therefore going to sign. Indeed the chair of the Parliamentary sub-committee on Trade, who admitted getting access to draft agreement yesterday said the EPA is the best thing to happen to Ghana. To hell with Nigeria, they said at the forum in the presence of their EU paymasters!
ZIGZAG 9 years ago

ECOWAS BECOMES A VASSAL NOW OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. PARTITIONING OF AFRICA-2

ECOWAS BECOMES A VASSAL NOW OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. PARTITIONING OF AFRICA-2
readi 2 dye 9 years ago

We need to stop don Quixote before he takes us on another wild goose chase....by the gun or the pen...mahama iddrisu and Hannah tetteh are bent on signing this piece of shit..we need to stop them BEFORE not after...else it wi ...
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We need to stop don Quixote before he takes us on another wild goose chase....by the gun or the pen...mahama iddrisu and Hannah tetteh are bent on signing this piece of shit..we need to stop them BEFORE not after...else it will be another humongous judgement debt around our necks.
Antiochus - London 9 years ago

Don't sign it, period!

Don't sign it, period!
DDKT 9 years ago

NPP and ndc are all the same. kalabule parties

NPP and ndc are all the same. kalabule parties
I say 9 years ago

Mahama paaaa,.. It has taken him this long to realise this simple fact? It pays to listen to the feedback you get from your home boys and girls too. Now please tell that Mp of yours to stop begging EU for cash. I'm seriously ...
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Mahama paaaa,.. It has taken him this long to realise this simple fact? It pays to listen to the feedback you get from your home boys and girls too. Now please tell that Mp of yours to stop begging EU for cash. I'm seriously losing the little respect I had left for this man.
Whatever 9 years ago

If you liberalize your investment, my goodness Ghana is finished. Any European at all can show any gullible chief Euro's and Ghanaian lands will be sold left, right and center. Before long, we will be back to the dog house of ...
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If you liberalize your investment, my goodness Ghana is finished. Any European at all can show any gullible chief Euro's and Ghanaian lands will be sold left, right and center. Before long, we will be back to the dog house of colonialism answering to white masters on our own land
nii 9 years ago

Wise council from Nigeria.

Wise council from Nigeria.
nii 9 years ago

K4 will sell Ghana if he could.When they bought into this nonesense about globalization. At that time all u hear from them was globalization , doing the dirty work for the west.

K4 will sell Ghana if he could.When they bought into this nonesense about globalization. At that time all u hear from them was globalization , doing the dirty work for the west.
GHANABA 9 years ago

African leaders are jokers where did they get this Africa On The Rise from? If Africa don't sell to Europe they can get it from other countries? Remember palm oil story?

African leaders are jokers where did they get this Africa On The Rise from? If Africa don't sell to Europe they can get it from other countries? Remember palm oil story?
Skeptic 9 years ago

Clearly the European Union has not worked as its members anticipated. As a group they have few natural resources to call upon. Africa: BEWARE! Ghana: BEWARE! Is this an Economic Partnership Act or an Economic Recoloniza ...
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Clearly the European Union has not worked as its members anticipated. As a group they have few natural resources to call upon. Africa: BEWARE! Ghana: BEWARE! Is this an Economic Partnership Act or an Economic Recolonization Act. What will Africa in general and Ghana in particular get in return for whatever the EU is looking to extract?
DONBOLI 9 years ago

How can you have any agreement with somebody who works for 17 mins to buy a beer while you work 6-7 hours to buy the same beer.
You are force to buy the beer from no one else not from the person who only works 17 min to be a ...
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How can you have any agreement with somebody who works for 17 mins to buy a beer while you work 6-7 hours to buy the same beer.
You are force to buy the beer from no one else not from the person who only works 17 min to be able to buy the beer.
What kind of agreement can you have with such a person. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice Everywhere.
Equal terms or nothing. John Mahama govt should know trade agreement is not only and shouldnt be only the decision of the president. Its always a long term agreement. All parties should know what is in the agreement and abia to follow it if they come to govt.
Trade agreements are the most important thing for every country, you make a wrong decision and the whole country suffer, you make a good decision and the whole country enjoy the benefits.
Can ghanaians also work for 17 mins to unable them to buy the same beer in ghana.
Why didnt the EU delegates go to ECOWAS first before going to individual countries.
What is the difference with the trade agreements with countries like UK, France and USA. How will these EU trade agreement affects them.
Why cant all ghanaians see the agreement the president is going to sign in our name. Its a written agreement, why cant ghanaians debate it first before the president signing.
Long time agreements is playing god, anything can happen. Will the agreement still hold.
I hope and wish people see human being not a land with boaders, let take away boaders and live equally in freedom.
gkm 9 years ago

you would have to join the sixth and seventh paragraphs to make grammatical and syntax sense to the idea being postulated by the Zambian Minister. Thank you

you would have to join the sixth and seventh paragraphs to make grammatical and syntax sense to the idea being postulated by the Zambian Minister. Thank you
Fofo 9 years ago

We need to kick out both these ndc and Npp tribalists for a fresh start.
Ghana deserves better !
The power is in our thumbs

We need to kick out both these ndc and Npp tribalists for a fresh start.
Ghana deserves better !
The power is in our thumbs

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