Work on Tamale International Airport to commence

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BEN 9 years ago

GOOD JOB

GOOD JOB
Americano 9 years ago

This is a lie and deception. Where is the Cape Coast Stadium promised by JJ Mahama the liar?

This is a lie and deception. Where is the Cape Coast Stadium promised by JJ Mahama the liar?
YOUR 9 years ago

NOT THAT KUFFOUR FAKE CHINA LANDING AIRPORT

NOT THAT KUFFOUR FAKE CHINA LANDING AIRPORT
PRINCE KWASI ADADE 9 years ago

AT THE END OF KUFFOUR'S REIGN, HIS MINISTERS WERE THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED BY EVIL NDC, AND OVER 23 MINISTERS FACED COURT ACTION BUT ALL OF THEM WERE FOUND TO BE CLEAN. YOU SEE, NDC LOST OVER 23 CASES. NOW, LET US LOOK BACK AN ...
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AT THE END OF KUFFOUR'S REIGN, HIS MINISTERS WERE THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED BY EVIL NDC, AND OVER 23 MINISTERS FACED COURT ACTION BUT ALL OF THEM WERE FOUND TO BE CLEAN. YOU SEE, NDC LOST OVER 23 CASES. NOW, LET US LOOK BACK AND CONSIDER WHAT HAPPENED WHEN KUFFOUR WON POWER FROM NDC, 6 NDC EVIL CORRUPT BASTARDS WENT TO JAIL. SO WHY POINT A FINGER AT HON. KUFFOUR WHEN TALKING ABOUT CORRUPTION? TODAY, NDC HAS DESTROYED GHANA'S ECONOMY TOTALLY, THROUGH WHAT OUR SUPREME COURT HAS DESCRIBED AS "ALLIANCE TO CREATE, LOOT AND SHARE" HANDS OFF HON. KUFFOUR, HE AND NPP WORKED TOO HARD FOR GHANAIANS
facts 9 years ago

That is Mahama. He wants 'the start everything not finishing anything' policy of the NDC to continue, that's all. WORDS ARE ARE NOT WORKS. Don't just create problems so you can loot and share.

That is Mahama. He wants 'the start everything not finishing anything' policy of the NDC to continue, that's all. WORDS ARE ARE NOT WORKS. Don't just create problems so you can loot and share.
insight to the bone 9 years ago

the problem with this northern mentality is that thanks to jj they now all have an unquenchable thirst for power but never to serve in a team or accept their fellow countrymen . just look around in Accra and study the majorit ...
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the problem with this northern mentality is that thanks to jj they now all have an unquenchable thirst for power but never to serve in a team or accept their fellow countrymen . just look around in Accra and study the majority of the businesses owned by these northerners and in the majority of the medium and Small sized businesses you notice they only employ their fellow northerners and practically never employ an Akan . Today in Accra the largest religious building in the country will be the mosque being build on our national park at Nima donated by Turkey confirming the Islamic domination of Ghana. Tribalism mixed with chauvinism and despotism from the north has now equaled the hegemony of the ewes . A.C.C.R.A any criminal can roam about so we have them everywhere now . even at the scholarship secretariat hardly ever is an Akan awarded the privilege to go abroad and study now . The Akans are the majority but because most continue to sleep or blindly trust the other tribes these atrocities are taking place . We look at the political strategy of the NDC and see the typical Hannibal wench when he turned the strengths of the mighty Roman army against themselves as they are doing to the Akans . From the south they use part of the Fantis and from the North the Brongs , from behind we have the chariot onslaught of the Gas Ewes Krobos. Yes the political landscape reflects a war which is only meant to destroy the right of self governance of the God's chosen nation of Africa the Akan . For them its a big deal who leads the NPP but we really don't care as our movement grows stronger by the hour as more and more Akans wake up to reality of this dire situation . We did not ask for this war but we will fight it and be victorious as God is with us
ck 9 years ago

don't u tink u r being sentimental in ur comment? lets endeavour to promote national unity rather than things dat hav the tendency of tearing us apart as a nation

don't u tink u r being sentimental in ur comment? lets endeavour to promote national unity rather than things dat hav the tendency of tearing us apart as a nation
insight to the bone 9 years ago

unity with those who will later on regroup against us and even at the expense of the nation indulge in corruption and protect each other because of the tribal affiliation , wake up , there can be no unity and there never was

unity with those who will later on regroup against us and even at the expense of the nation indulge in corruption and protect each other because of the tribal affiliation , wake up , there can be no unity and there never was
Gye Nyame 9 years ago

Why worry about Burkina Faso and Mali? Why are they our problem, also why would someone drive to Tamale from Ouagadougou or Bamako when they have airports there too. How often do the northerners go to Mecca?
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Why worry about Burkina Faso and Mali? Why are they our problem, also why would someone drive to Tamale from Ouagadougou or Bamako when they have airports there too. How often do the northerners go to Mecca?
I agree that it is very useful to have a national airport in Tamale but I doubt that creating an international airport in Tamale is worth it. They should instead invest money in railroads (surface) to all major cities in Ghana and perhaps some underground railroad within the big metropolitan areas. These will springboard our industrialization. Don't make political, tribal/regional decisions make economic decisions.

"the Tamale International Airport would also provide services for other sub-Saharan regions, including Burkina Faso and Mali".
DAVI 9 years ago

What a Smart economic policy of NDC. PROPAGANDA AND LIES.

What a Smart economic policy of NDC. PROPAGANDA AND LIES.

Doobia Doo 9 years ago

I am fed with all these stupid people who think the north does not deserve any good thing. The airport Will be built whether they like it or not. The north is part of Ghana and deserve such big project. This arrogance from th ...
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I am fed with all these stupid people who think the north does not deserve any good thing. The airport Will be built whether they like it or not. The north is part of Ghana and deserve such big project. This arrogance from these animals who were made humans by colonialism must stop. The south was no where near the north before colonialism and slave trade. Go read you history. The north will surely bounce back. If not for the doing of colonial rule these people of integrity Will rule not just Ghana but Africa and the world.
AMAGA, HO 9 years ago

What a waste of resources. Who is going to fly to Tamale from USA or How many Atia Frafras and Atongo Dagatis are in Europe and USA??

What a waste of resources. Who is going to fly to Tamale from USA or How many Atia Frafras and Atongo Dagatis are in Europe and USA??
Adongo Tongo 9 years ago

This is why this country is in a mess. Pilgrimage to Mecca is an annual affair. Is this so called international airport going to generate enough business to sustain it self? Who in the world is going to fly to Tamale and th ...
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This is why this country is in a mess. Pilgrimage to Mecca is an annual affair. Is this so called international airport going to generate enough business to sustain it self? Who in the world is going to fly to Tamale and then drive or fly in another ramshackle domestic airline to Accra? In Ghana everything is done in Accra. All investors coming to Ghana will fly to Accra because all the ministers and government officials are there. Has the government sought the commitment of major airlines to use Tamale as a hub? This is another white elephant and should be stopped. Our politicians have no sense! Renovate the Tamale airport but elevate it to international airport, give me a break!
IMF 9 years ago

As part of the Better Ghana agenda, Western Region has been campaigning to become the venue for the 2025 Winter Olympics.

Saudi Arabia has offered special rates on snow-making equipment and the Netherlands has agreed to pr ...
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As part of the Better Ghana agenda, Western Region has been campaigning to become the venue for the 2025 Winter Olympics.

Saudi Arabia has offered special rates on snow-making equipment and the Netherlands has agreed to provide some mountains at preferential rates on short-term lease. Dracula Inc. will be a major stakeholder.
Tongo HIlls 9 years ago

Adongo Tongo, i suppose this is just but one of the benefits, Actually i dont how old you are?, this airport has supported pilgrimes back in 1974, via Best world Air lines at that time, It will interest you big airlines like ...
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Adongo Tongo, i suppose this is just but one of the benefits, Actually i dont how old you are?, this airport has supported pilgrimes back in 1974, via Best world Air lines at that time, It will interest you big airlines like BA, klm and the like will soon be landing in Tamale for those who have nothing to do in Accra STRAIGHT AWAY, Give us a break with your non focus mind. Speak as a Ghanaian and A northern has your name may suggest
Yakubu 9 years ago

What a childish taught...

What a childish taught...
SGT ANANI FIADZAOE 9 years ago

You are not with any right frame of mind
as a result, NDC will continue to deceive and lie to you, since Mahama
can see that you are such an idiot to
be deceived. Go on dreaming.

You are not with any right frame of mind
as a result, NDC will continue to deceive and lie to you, since Mahama
can see that you are such an idiot to
be deceived. Go on dreaming.
kojo essuon 9 years ago

Is this our topmost priority? Please Mr. President let's go to Senchi again and set our priorities right

Is this our topmost priority? Please Mr. President let's go to Senchi again and set our priorities right
LoveMotherGhana 9 years ago

Kumasi and Temale which city deserves an international airport? This Mahama government never fails to shocks us.

Kumasi and Temale which city deserves an international airport? This Mahama government never fails to shocks us.
Ebo 9 years ago

If we decorate every street in kumasi with gold and all the precious stones, you would not still appreciate it.

If we decorate every street in kumasi with gold and all the precious stones, you would not still appreciate it.

Mensah 9 years ago

You are so dum not to know Kumasi is more economically important to have an international airport than Tamale. Ghana Airways used to have international flights to Abidjan, Monrovia, Dakar, and Las Palmas from Kumasi. You NDC ...
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You are so dum not to know Kumasi is more economically important to have an international airport than Tamale. Ghana Airways used to have international flights to Abidjan, Monrovia, Dakar, and Las Palmas from Kumasi. You NDC fools have no clue what national development is all about.
hypocrate 9 years ago

I hope this administration can pull this out and the nothern part of this country can open up for bussiness

I hope this administration can pull this out and the nothern part of this country can open up for bussiness
Oldboy 9 years ago

We would be better served by a railway service

We would be better served by a railway service
Stevenson 9 years ago

For once, a commonsense idea! Maybe the Ghanaians could even build the railway themselves.

For once, a commonsense idea! Maybe the Ghanaians could even build the railway themselves.
Americano 9 years ago

Mahama is a liar!

Mahama is a liar!
hypocrate 9 years ago

Kumasi is too close to kotoka airport

Kumasi is too close to kotoka airport
DAK 9 years ago

NPP/UP DO NOT WANT THE BETTERNESS OF THE NORTH

NPP/UP DO NOT WANT THE BETTERNESS OF THE NORTH
Tom 9 years ago

Who wants to go to Tamale anyway?

Who wants to go to Tamale anyway?
One way ticket 9 years ago

They don't. They all want to LEAVE Tamale.

They don't. They all want to LEAVE Tamale.
fuck G. 9 years ago

Ghana on the move.We need more International Airports.One in every region.no more no less.

Ghana on the move.We need more International Airports.One in every region.no more no less.
NDC murder 9 years ago

Oh NDC illiterates. This is how NDC fools you always

Oh NDC illiterates. This is how NDC fools you always
Antiochus - London 9 years ago

Another judgement debt in the making.

Another judgement debt in the making.
OBURONIBA FITAFITA 9 years ago

FLEECING GHANA PART 3

FROM NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

The Judgement Debt Commission was yesterday told how the inaction of the Attorney General’s Department led to the payment of nearly GH¢4 million as judgment debt ...
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FLEECING GHANA PART 3

FROM NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

The Judgement Debt Commission was yesterday told how the inaction of the Attorney General’s Department led to the payment of nearly GH¢4 million as judgment debt to some retired police officers in 2003.

A Legal Officer from the Ghana Police Service, Anthony K. Kokroko, who briefed the Commission, regretted that some of the retired officers did not deserve the money paid them, but because the AG failed to defend the case, they went away with it. According to Mr. Kokroko, between 1993 and 1995, 714 police officers took the Police administration to court, but the AG failed to enter appearance to defend the case.

As a result, the retired officers obtained a default judgement against the state. Mr. Kokroko further told the Commission that initially, only eight retired officers sued, but because the AG failed to defend the case, 706 others also sued and won. He expressed disappointment over the AG’s refusal to defend the cases in court, and that “they could have done something during the trial to have mitigated the outcome of the judgment.”

According to him, although some of the police officers were retired prematurely, some of them had already retired and received their benefits, but since the AG refused to appear in court, the judgment was given in favour of the complainants. Mr. Kokroko said the country would have saved several millions of cedis if the AG had defended the case against them, because some of the retired officers were working on a contract basis, but they all went to court. He, therefore, pleaded with the AG’s office to endeavor to defend cases when they are sent to court, to avoid the state losing huge sums of money.

A private Legal Practitioner, Mrs. Margaret Yaa Ntiriwaa Acheampong, who represented the police officers in court, also appeared before the Commission. Briefing the Commission, Mrs. Acheampong said her uncle, one Joseph Nkrumah, who was also retired prematurely, told her about his ordeal, and she agreed to take the case to court. According to her, after she had filed the writ in court, her uncle introduced seven of his colleagues who had also been retired prematurely in 1993 to her, and they were brought on board.

According to Mrs. Margaret Yaa Ntiriwaa Acheampong, when she filed the writ, the AG failed to enter appearance, so she managed to obtain a default judgement, and the state was subsequently ordered to pay GH¢34,000. She further told the commission that though the judgment was given in 1999, the payment of the money delayed until 2003, before it was paid.

She added that in 1995, she again represented another batch of 706, but, again, the AG’s office did not enter appearance, resulting in the payment of over GH¢3.6 million judgment debt to the officers.
Kingstonian 9 years ago

Because of Mecca?Once a year ?Why not in Kumasi?Ooh NDC stop that tribalism because how many northerners travel to Europe or China for business.The truth shall make you free.

Because of Mecca?Once a year ?Why not in Kumasi?Ooh NDC stop that tribalism because how many northerners travel to Europe or China for business.The truth shall make you free.
Yakubu 9 years ago

Development must spread evenly. Why do u people hate northern development lyk dat!

Development must spread evenly. Why do u people hate northern development lyk dat!
Mr propaganda 9 years ago

How many northerners are importers? How many northerners travel to and from in abroad? The answer is no." Enti ghana paa ni "why do people want take us as an experiment? Be honest with me do the northern region need internati ...
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How many northerners are importers? How many northerners travel to and from in abroad? The answer is no." Enti ghana paa ni "why do people want take us as an experiment? Be honest with me do the northern region need international airport now ? If this president mean business can't the geeda money do this airport liar
Atongo Frafra 9 years ago

It will help your Ashanti sisters to travel easily and prostitute in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and the North.

It will help your Ashanti sisters to travel easily and prostitute in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and the North.
joy 9 years ago

don't believe this mahama and his henchmen are nothing but bunch of liers

don't believe this mahama and his henchmen are nothing but bunch of liers
Mr propaganda 9 years ago

Even in kumasi otumfour stops funeral for his festival there were no flight coming to kumasi how much more tamale who ll go there?

Even in kumasi otumfour stops funeral for his festival there were no flight coming to kumasi how much more tamale who ll go there?
raster 9 years ago

Fucken ashantis do u think ghana is only for ashantis,why u want every good things to only going ashant region?go to hell mother fuckers ashantis

Fucken ashantis do u think ghana is only for ashantis,why u want every good things to only going ashant region?go to hell mother fuckers ashantis
Koo Nimo 9 years ago

Tamale international airport. Who would want to fly to Ghana via Tamale. Another Judgement debt in the making. Will KLM, British Airways or Emirates ever want to fly to Tamale. It does not amke economic sense

Tamale international airport. Who would want to fly to Ghana via Tamale. Another Judgement debt in the making. Will KLM, British Airways or Emirates ever want to fly to Tamale. It does not amke economic sense
ck 9 years ago

this is a gud news. hope it will not hit a rock along way the line for lack of funds

this is a gud news. hope it will not hit a rock along way the line for lack of funds
Gafaru tamale 9 years ago

Ashantis my foot,you can go and hung now hypocretes

Ashantis my foot,you can go and hung now hypocretes
KWAKU KYERETWIE 9 years ago

KUMASI AS THE SECOND LARGEST CITY IS NOT GETTING AN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BUT TAMALE WILL GET AN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT? THIS NDC GOVERNMENT IS JUST STUPID INDEED......WE WILL SEE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT AS BOKO HARAM ARRIVES IN THE ...
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KUMASI AS THE SECOND LARGEST CITY IS NOT GETTING AN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BUT TAMALE WILL GET AN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT? THIS NDC GOVERNMENT IS JUST STUPID INDEED......WE WILL SEE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT AS BOKO HARAM ARRIVES IN THE NORTHERN SECTOR SOON...
SAM KWEKU 9 years ago

Kuffour was the Ghana President for four years and he did nothing for KUMASI or the Ashanti region..... this international airport should have been built by.......................?..so ASH ANTIS SHOUTUP

Kuffour was the Ghana President for four years and he did nothing for KUMASI or the Ashanti region..... this international airport should have been built by.......................?..so ASH ANTIS SHOUTUP
Kofi 9 years ago

We shall soon pay judgement debt on this project. Government will not be able to pay and the company will take government to court.

We shall soon pay judgement debt on this project. Government will not be able to pay and the company will take government to court.
jk 9 years ago

Why worry about Burkina Faso and Mali? Why are they our problem, also why would someone drive to Tamale from Ouagadougou or Bamako when they have airports there too. How often do the northerners go to Mecca?
I agree that it ...
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Why worry about Burkina Faso and Mali? Why are they our problem, also why would someone drive to Tamale from Ouagadougou or Bamako when they have airports there too. How often do the northerners go to Mecca?
I agree that it is very useful to have a national airport in Tamale but I doubt that creating an international airport in Tamale is worth it. They should instead invest money in railroads (surface) to all major cities in Ghana and perhaps some underground railroad within the big metropolitan areas. These will springboard our industrialization. Don't make political, tribal/regional decisions make economic decisions.

"the Tamale International Airport would also provide services for other sub-Saharan regions, including Burkina Faso and Mali".

This is why this country is in a mess. Pilgrimage to Mecca is an annual affair. Is this so called international airport going to generate enough business to sustain it self? Who in the world is going to fly to Tamale and then drive or fly in another ramshackle domestic airline to Accra? In Ghana everything is done in Accra. All investors coming to Ghana will fly to Accra because all the ministers and government officials are there. Has the government sought the commitment of major airlines to use Tamale as a hub? This is another white elephant and should be stopped. Our politicians have no sense! Renovate the Tamale airport but elevate it to international airport, give me a break!

Regional News of Thursday, 12 June 2014

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Work on Tamale International Airport to commence

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Mr Pedro Alexandre Figueiredo Alves, Project Engineer of Queiroz Galvao Contracting Company, has assured that full construction works would soon commence on the 100-million dollar upgrading and expansion project of the Tamale airport.

He said the firm, which had been awarded the contract to work on the project, has begun testing the soil and taking measurements of the landmarks to lay a good foundation for the actual physical works to begin on the upgrading of the airport to international standards.

Mr Figueiredo was speaking to the Minister of Transport, Mrs Dzifa Attivor on Tuesday in Tamale during a working visit to the area to acquaint herself with the level of preparedness towards the commencement of the project.

The Contractors are currently on site, putting finishing touches to their accommodation and office structures at the Tamale Airforce base, with other facilities such as warehouses, laboratory, canteen and a medical centre progressing steadily.

The first phase of the project that comprised the extension of the runway from the current 2,480 meters to 3,940 meters, include the installation of a complete lighting system to accommodate bigger aircraft. The project, expected to be completed in September 2015, was signed between the management of the Ghana Airport Company Limited and the Brazilian construction company and subsequently approved by Parliament in September last year.

Mr Thiago Pinho, Planning Engineer of the Project, said even though some of the equipment had arrived on site, they were still expecting more from Brazil and Europe to facilitate work, and stressed that, apart from the extension of the runway, they would also improve on other facilities to meet international standards.

He indicated that they had already employed a core staff that include Ghanaians and Europeans, but were yet to meet their full complement of work force and that screening was still ongoing to engage additional qualified staff. Alhaji A. B. A Fuseini, Deputy Northern Regional Minister, who earlier welcomed the Minister to the region, explained that the project was significant for the people, particularly in job creation, and that it would bring rapid socio-economic development.

He pledged the Northern Regional Coordinating Council’s unflinching support to the successful completion of the project and promised to ensure that all bottlenecks relating to land acquisition and its resultant challenges were resolved amicably. Mrs Attivor expressed the commitment of the government in extending opportunities to all parts of the country for accelerated growth and development.

“This project is so dear to the government and the people in this part of the country and so we are determined to ensure that it is completed on schedule not only as a fulfillment of our campaign and manifesto promises, but also as a social obligation,” she said. She said apart from serving Ghanaians in the northern part of the country, the Tamale International Airport would also provide services for other sub-Saharan regions, including Burkina Faso and Mali.

The Tamale International Airport, she added, would serve Muslims in the North and neighbouring countries on their annual pilgrimage to Mecca and support the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) in exporting perishable goods.
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fuseini Issaka 9 years ago

GOOD JOB FOR LEADERS OF NDC

GOOD JOB FOR LEADERS OF NDC
SAQ 9 years ago

Innternational Airport at Tamale for Moslems? This is stupid, you are inviting terrorist to setup camp in the economically deprived North. Every thing in the North is paid for by resources from the South; the region cannot su ...
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Innternational Airport at Tamale for Moslems? This is stupid, you are inviting terrorist to setup camp in the economically deprived North. Every thing in the North is paid for by resources from the South; the region cannot sustain itself and has no economic contribution to the Nation, so, why build $100m airport there??
The largest air travel destination apart from Accra is Kumasi not Tamale. Kumasi also has enough economic activites to support such an airport.
SAK 9 years ago

Idiots - put the airport in kumasi if you need a second international airport.

Idiots - put the airport in kumasi if you need a second international airport.
Paa K 9 years ago

Stupid leaders

Stupid leaders
Yakubu 9 years ago

Go to hell my friend!

Go to hell my friend!
Yakubu 9 years ago

Tamale deserves more than airport my friend!

Tamale deserves more than airport my friend!
Yakubu 9 years ago

It is paining and troubling some particular group of people that Tamale will soon get international airport, they wish such a development should hv been in Kumasi but is unfortunate Mahama will not allow that. Those people ca ...
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It is paining and troubling some particular group of people that Tamale will soon get international airport, they wish such a development should hv been in Kumasi but is unfortunate Mahama will not allow that. Those people can go to hell....

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