Ghana Spends Extra $30m On World Cup

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charles 9 years ago

GFA president is a big thief

GFA president is a big thief
man 9 years ago

If you are a thief u hurriedly call people thieves. What has this article got to do with Nyantakyi. U shd be ashamed of your own virus shame.

If you are a thief u hurriedly call people thieves. What has this article got to do with Nyantakyi. U shd be ashamed of your own virus shame.
kkkkk 9 years ago

The money is to fix dumsor. Nyantakyi has nothing to do with it. Ghanaians have thhreatened the government that if it does not fix the dumsor by the start of the World Cup, they will go on massive demo. Sensing danger Mahama, ...
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The money is to fix dumsor. Nyantakyi has nothing to do with it. Ghanaians have thhreatened the government that if it does not fix the dumsor by the start of the World Cup, they will go on massive demo. Sensing danger Mahama, has found $30 million to fix the problem.
GHFUO, RIP MAYA ANGELOU!! 9 years ago

CUT AND PASTE SOLUTIONS NKOAA. SPEND THE MONEY ON SHORT TERM, BAND AID SOLUTIONS. WHEN U CAN SIMPLY ATTEMPT TO SOVE THE PROBLEM LONGTERM. BUSINESSES ETC ARE LOSING MONEY, UNABLE TO EMPLOY PPL, CANT PAY TAXES, LOW GDP ETC, BUT ...
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CUT AND PASTE SOLUTIONS NKOAA. SPEND THE MONEY ON SHORT TERM, BAND AID SOLUTIONS. WHEN U CAN SIMPLY ATTEMPT TO SOVE THE PROBLEM LONGTERM. BUSINESSES ETC ARE LOSING MONEY, UNABLE TO EMPLOY PPL, CANT PAY TAXES, LOW GDP ETC, BUT TE CLUELESS GOVT IS MORE CONCERNED WITH DELIVERING SHORT TERM HAPPINESS?
Ern 9 years ago

kkkkk, you seem to be the only one who has actually read and understood the article before commenting! All the others just read the headline, then came here and started complaining!

kkkkk, you seem to be the only one who has actually read and understood the article before commenting! All the others just read the headline, then came here and started complaining!
Kwasi Asante , Providence, R.I. 9 years ago

The world cup has been in the works some couple years ago if not more. Mahama could have planned ahead and used this $30 million for a permanent fix to "dumsor". Rather, the government has no vision into planning for the futu ...
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The world cup has been in the works some couple years ago if not more. Mahama could have planned ahead and used this $30 million for a permanent fix to "dumsor". Rather, the government has no vision into planning for the future.
Why has the government not invested into solar energy to solve this energy crisis beats me. All could be solved with 3 years of planning;training young University and Technical Institution graduates-empowering them with financing to acquire the necessary tools and facilities. This is possible if the government has foresight, vision and the brains.
If the government is supportive,there are Ghanaian entrepreneurs who will be interested to invest into such a venture.
I visited home last 3 years on this mission. Sorry to say that, the system have road blocks in terms of financing. Bank loans in Ghana is attainable only if I was willing to give 10% to officials for their signature. In addition, certain bank officials wanted $7,000.00 from me as an introduction fee. I asked where that money should go, I was told that was to grease some palms. All in all, interest rates was at 23%. I barked out and left Ghana.
The system is all about greasing officials palms.
mike gee 9 years ago

This is nonsense, people are sick in various hospitals in Ghana and in need of water and other services and we are about to spend that much on soccer? what about other teams participating. If there is power outage so what, is ...
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This is nonsense, people are sick in various hospitals in Ghana and in need of water and other services and we are about to spend that much on soccer? what about other teams participating. If there is power outage so what, is Ghana the only country there? this is nonsense
kkkkk 9 years ago

Ghana is not spending the money on soccer. It is spending it on dumsor which is already the government's responsibility to fix.

Ghana is not spending the money on soccer. It is spending it on dumsor which is already the government's responsibility to fix.
RAO 9 years ago

I can understand the strategic need to prevent disturbance from a dissatisfied football loving public but is the impact of "dumso" on productivity and GDP growth not a more serious consideration? Short term, JCR type /infanti ...
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I can understand the strategic need to prevent disturbance from a dissatisfied football loving public but is the impact of "dumso" on productivity and GDP growth not a more serious consideration? Short term, JCR type /infantile politics is killing our nation and it is really sad. Please resolve the energy crises for industrial performance and productivity and NOT footballing or TV watching purposes.
Kobina 9 years ago

Waste.Chop today and forget about tomorrow. Light will be off after world cup. No Strategic planning.Short term fix. Gosh!These morons give me headaches. No wonder 90% of Ghanaians want to go abroad.

Waste.Chop today and forget about tomorrow. Light will be off after world cup. No Strategic planning.Short term fix. Gosh!These morons give me headaches. No wonder 90% of Ghanaians want to go abroad.
mike 9 years ago

even uk and usa are not spending such money ghana a poor country and u are throwin g money away like that is seriousd if u dont make out the group dont come back to ghana cos we will shame you

even uk and usa are not spending such money ghana a poor country and u are throwin g money away like that is seriousd if u dont make out the group dont come back to ghana cos we will shame you
big boy weezy 9 years ago

O lord jesus ghana x dead

O lord jesus ghana x dead
John Mensah 9 years ago

About only 3 or 5 people are going to share this money among themselves. These bad leaders are destroying Ghana. My dear poor brothers and sisters, it's time to stage a very big demonstration accross the country. We have to s ...
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About only 3 or 5 people are going to share this money among themselves. These bad leaders are destroying Ghana. My dear poor brothers and sisters, it's time to stage a very big demonstration accross the country. We have to stand up for our right! Don't sit down and fold your arms between your laps and think that, a good president will come in the near future. They are all the same. They are all thieves!!!
HAWA YAKUBU 9 years ago

Why. The government has to everything for Ghanaians. If every one in Ghana pays their electricity bills on time this problem will never occur. They think its Mahama and his NDC group fault. Yes!! because there are some bad el ...
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Why. The government has to everything for Ghanaians. If every one in Ghana pays their electricity bills on time this problem will never occur. They think its Mahama and his NDC group fault. Yes!! because there are some bad element in the group who will want to do some little kalabule.
Ofori Amponsah 9 years ago

You better shut that your bloody stinking mouth up ! Motherfucker !!!!

You better shut that your bloody stinking mouth up ! Motherfucker !!!!
Kwasi Asante , Providence, R.I. 9 years ago

Hawa,
I am sorry but you are narrow minded. Can't you see the big picture?

Hawa,
I am sorry but you are narrow minded. Can't you see the big picture?
Gordon Yeboah,USA 9 years ago

Must we spend all we have just on soccer?

Must we spend all we have just on soccer?
GHANA FIRST 9 years ago

Is electricity in Ghana free folks? We will pay the bills for the money being invested to be re-cooped and possibly plowed back to improve electricity supply. So what is the noise about?

Is electricity in Ghana free folks? We will pay the bills for the money being invested to be re-cooped and possibly plowed back to improve electricity supply. So what is the noise about?
Son of Man 9 years ago

The only way to repay the extra amount is tariff increase and when that hits you, you are going to complain. Will there be no DUMSOR after the World Cup? I bet my arse it will be back to square one and we can live in our mi ...
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The only way to repay the extra amount is tariff increase and when that hits you, you are going to complain. Will there be no DUMSOR after the World Cup? I bet my arse it will be back to square one and we can live in our misery.
Okusie 9 years ago

My fellow countrymen, if this story is true, then we can also put pressure on the Mahama government to fix our schools, clinics, hospitals and alike which are in deplorable conditions

My fellow countrymen, if this story is true, then we can also put pressure on the Mahama government to fix our schools, clinics, hospitals and alike which are in deplorable conditions
Joeitaliano 9 years ago

what does this has to do with world cup , why do we always insinuate evil ? why kwraa are we like that , we critise everything .

what does this has to do with world cup , why do we always insinuate evil ? why kwraa are we like that , we critise everything .
CARRY 9 years ago

So much Ghanaian cedi goes into the world cup participation,brief us on the expected revenue as well.

So much Ghanaian cedi goes into the world cup participation,brief us on the expected revenue as well.
OBIALEKE 9 years ago

Stupid Africa Leaders.Govt cannot source for money to complete gas project to ensure energy security all year around but are able to raise $30M for GHana to watch football for just one month. This is stupid.

Stupid Africa Leaders.Govt cannot source for money to complete gas project to ensure energy security all year around but are able to raise $30M for GHana to watch football for just one month. This is stupid.
Kenkey Warriors!! 9 years ago

Give the people sports telecast and they will forget about their immediate problems! Can government apply the same passion to sustainable development and to fight against corruption? Mahama please stop listening to the mafia ...
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Give the people sports telecast and they will forget about their immediate problems! Can government apply the same passion to sustainable development and to fight against corruption? Mahama please stop listening to the mafia around you and use your brain more often.
Soccer, religion and opium are not good for the people.
Igp 9 years ago

Spending $30 million for crude oil import has nothing to do with the World Cup and the Black stars. If Mahama's regime is serious, he will encourage more productivity and not diverting attention from much needed work producti ...
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Spending $30 million for crude oil import has nothing to do with the World Cup and the Black stars. If Mahama's regime is serious, he will encourage more productivity and not diverting attention from much needed work productivity and not watching football at all cost in the offices. Under Atta Mills , he ensured that soccer matches were not watched at the offices and during work schedules. That is a mark of departure from this leader who leads from behind his tail. Soah!! $30 extra million on world cup indeed. This is a clear case of incompetence on steroids. Oman Ghana fire NDC come 2016 and lets build bigger prisons for those who be would found for financial malfeasance. Judgement day and not judgement debt is coming big time.
sanity 9 years ago

what a shock hiiiiiiii spends this money elvis afriyie ankrah u are a foooooooool,cheater,ediot,rabbesh,steelah,wicked n foooooool.u has disgrace ur seif God will panish u,u are tooool wicked

what a shock hiiiiiiii spends this money elvis afriyie ankrah u are a foooooooool,cheater,ediot,rabbesh,steelah,wicked n foooooool.u has disgrace ur seif God will panish u,u are tooool wicked
m-j fethiere 9 years ago

GO BLACK STARS ! i will inform you officially, despite having american citizenship (but not a drop of american blood) i will unequivocably support The Motherland against USA this pm, and am grateful to the Ghanaian Government ...
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GO BLACK STARS ! i will inform you officially, despite having american citizenship (but not a drop of american blood) i will unequivocably support The Motherland against USA this pm, and am grateful to the Ghanaian Government for putting aside money to ensure a reliable electric supply for its population to enjoy the match.

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