Cote d'Ivoire closes border with Ghana; govt denies closure

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Fred 9 years ago

These people would not stop their style of politics. They have operated this way since independence and yet they would not stop. What would they gain as a political party when war breaks up between us.? Why lying to the world ...
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These people would not stop their style of politics. They have operated this way since independence and yet they would not stop. What would they gain as a political party when war breaks up between us.? Why lying to the world that the boarder is closed down when that is not the case. Ghanaians should always remember this country in prayers against this dangerous opposition.
Onipaba Of Akyem Maase 9 years ago

Now you want to find excuses for your failure. When you sent Pratt out there to do your propaganda in support of Gbagbo, what did you think you were doing? Gbagbo sent mesenaries to hide here and Mills and Mahama provided the ...
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Now you want to find excuses for your failure. When you sent Pratt out there to do your propaganda in support of Gbagbo, what did you think you were doing? Gbagbo sent mesenaries to hide here and Mills and Mahama provided them with safe abode. They sent out Ivorians to vote for NDC and you were happy. Watara is punishing you now. Kwaseato!
Abudul-Karim 9 years ago

When will we be serious as citizens of this country. we need to understand that it takes two fingers to pick a seed of millet, whether NPP or NDC we need individual support to move this country forward.

When will we be serious as citizens of this country. we need to understand that it takes two fingers to pick a seed of millet, whether NPP or NDC we need individual support to move this country forward.
Onipaba Of Akyem Maase 9 years ago

Yes we need support to progress. But supporting Mills/Mahama NDC is just wickedness. Aren't you living in Ghana? The worst of economic crimes have never been committed. Why support thieves to drain our blood. Whaaaat?

Yes we need support to progress. But supporting Mills/Mahama NDC is just wickedness. Aren't you living in Ghana? The worst of economic crimes have never been committed. Why support thieves to drain our blood. Whaaaat?
OLIVER TWIST 9 years ago

ANY ENCROACHMENT ON GHANA'S MARITIME BOARDER BY THE IVORIANS WOULD BE MET WITH BRUTE FORCE AND VIOLENCE FROM GHANA'S YOUNG PATRIOTS.

GHANA'S MARITIME BOARDER IS NOT NEGOTIABLE. WE WILL FIGHT/GO TO WAR TO PROTECT THE TERRIT ...
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ANY ENCROACHMENT ON GHANA'S MARITIME BOARDER BY THE IVORIANS WOULD BE MET WITH BRUTE FORCE AND VIOLENCE FROM GHANA'S YOUNG PATRIOTS.

GHANA'S MARITIME BOARDER IS NOT NEGOTIABLE. WE WILL FIGHT/GO TO WAR TO PROTECT THE TERRITORIAL BOARDERS OF OUR COUNTRY, GHANA!!!
EKOMDEBOY 9 years ago

U really sound like a vampire who is tasty for blood, but thank God great ghanaians don't share your vision

U really sound like a vampire who is tasty for blood, but thank God great ghanaians don't share your vision
mensa 9 years ago

THIS IS HOW HE THANK MAHAMA FOR SUPORTING HIS RE-ELECTIONS

THIS IS HOW HE THANK MAHAMA FOR SUPORTING HIS RE-ELECTIONS
Cano 9 years ago

The name Amoro Mprusi sounds like a trokosi name so it couldn't be Npp spreading false news. There are no Trokosis in Npp.

The name Amoro Mprusi sounds like a trokosi name so it couldn't be Npp spreading false news. There are no Trokosis in Npp.
Ejari 9 years ago

Ignorant Ashanti fool...stupid cunt...for us to win we need all this people to vote for us

Ignorant Ashanti fool...stupid cunt...for us to win we need all this people to vote for us
HONESTY 9 years ago

Typical, you sound like it is just their vote you need and not the so called, 'people'. Who did you call people. You are no different from Cano. Both inwardly tribalistic.

Typical, you sound like it is just their vote you need and not the so called, 'people'. Who did you call people. You are no different from Cano. Both inwardly tribalistic.
CULBUTO 9 years ago

"I came across this blockade of ECOWAS tracks including the Ivoirian tracks that have carried goods from Togo, Benin, etc. Ghana."

Hey! I am confused here !!!!! Do you mean TRUCKS OR TRACKS ???

Do TRACKS carry goods??? ...
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"I came across this blockade of ECOWAS tracks including the Ivoirian tracks that have carried goods from Togo, Benin, etc. Ghana."

Hey! I am confused here !!!!! Do you mean TRUCKS OR TRACKS ???

Do TRACKS carry goods??????
agyeman 9 years ago

what do you know about trokosi ? you imbecile !

what do you know about trokosi ? you imbecile !
Salifu Amankwaa. Bole 9 years ago

Such authoritarian and uncompromising regime needs such an opposition. The government uses the old Soviet propaganda mechanism in which they are graduates, the opposition on the other hand uses the British way, cool through ...
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Such authoritarian and uncompromising regime needs such an opposition. The government uses the old Soviet propaganda mechanism in which they are graduates, the opposition on the other hand uses the British way, cool through the back door but still too gentle. Calling home war will benefit no one. The government should wise up.
HONESTY 9 years ago

This is the kind of reactive gov't Ghana would have under an NPP Nana Addo led gov't. A word to a wise, is in the North.
O' as usual, you can bury your heads in the sand and reactive after putting him in power. God help us.

This is the kind of reactive gov't Ghana would have under an NPP Nana Addo led gov't. A word to a wise, is in the North.
O' as usual, you can bury your heads in the sand and reactive after putting him in power. God help us.
HONESTY 9 years ago

O' and after Patapa Nana Addo's gov't, the last man to leave Ghana should not forget to turn the lights off. God help us.

O' and after Patapa Nana Addo's gov't, the last man to leave Ghana should not forget to turn the lights off. God help us.
pkirks 9 years ago

Outtara s wife is an Italian and not from france

Outtara s wife is an Italian and not from france
Asem se be 9 years ago

Fred stop it this is not the time for small brains like yours. This is something far more serious and bothers the whole nation so stop the pettiness and the sheer stupity that has stopped our country from moving forward since ...
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Fred stop it this is not the time for small brains like yours. This is something far more serious and bothers the whole nation so stop the pettiness and the sheer stupity that has stopped our country from moving forward since independence. NNP found the oil and the whole issue is about the oil so just stop been silly and foolish. SHUT UP if you don't have anything meaningful to contribute.
ROGUE LAWYER 9 years ago

we must teach ouatara some lessons-
he want war -mahama must pick up intellegents and allow the Country to face him( ouatara) kotoko indelible mark is always fresh in memory

we must teach ouatara some lessons-
he want war -mahama must pick up intellegents and allow the Country to face him( ouatara) kotoko indelible mark is always fresh in memory
Amen 9 years ago

go n tel ur mother n father to go n face him foooooollll can u fight

go n tel ur mother n father to go n face him foooooollll can u fight
MOI 9 years ago

I BET AKUFFO ADDO IS BEHIND THIS FARCE.

I BET AKUFFO ADDO IS BEHIND THIS FARCE.
Paul Kwaw 9 years ago

It is unfortunate that indiscipline is gaining grounds in Ghana. The young no longer respect the elderly. People now fancy insulting people who can even grandfather them. This type of behaviour is non ghanaian. Please let us ...
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It is unfortunate that indiscipline is gaining grounds in Ghana. The young no longer respect the elderly. People now fancy insulting people who can even grandfather them. This type of behaviour is non ghanaian. Please let us respect and be serious in life.
daladam 9 years ago

ARE YOU GETTING THIS?MAHAMA SUPPORTING QUETTERA FOR RE-ELECTION
THIS IS MAHAMA FORIGEN POLICY TO STAND UP WITH LOSERS SUCH AS IRAN ,TURKY,SUDAN JUST TO NAME AFEW

ARE YOU GETTING THIS?MAHAMA SUPPORTING QUETTERA FOR RE-ELECTION
THIS IS MAHAMA FORIGEN POLICY TO STAND UP WITH LOSERS SUCH AS IRAN ,TURKY,SUDAN JUST TO NAME AFEW
Bond 9 years ago

ivorians are twarts
they n their French masters are the most useless people ever on earth

ivorians are twarts
they n their French masters are the most useless people ever on earth
Abdul Aziz kintampo 9 years ago

there is fire on the mountain

there is fire on the mountain
magnetic 9 years ago

The next time Ivorians will start killing themselves,Ghanaian government must close the ghanaian side of the border to avoid infocks of refugees from Ivory Coast,Ivorians are ungrateful people.

The next time Ivorians will start killing themselves,Ghanaian government must close the ghanaian side of the border to avoid infocks of refugees from Ivory Coast,Ivorians are ungrateful people.
Nii Joromi 9 years ago

Influx is the right word, Mr magnetic

Influx is the right word, Mr magnetic
kan sAAA 9 years ago

Hahahaaaa. Very funny,

Hahahaaaa. Very funny,
Bawang Allah 9 years ago

How could they do that? They don't know that Mahama is president Ouatara campaign manager? We beg them we need peace.We need loan.We need economist.

How could they do that? They don't know that Mahama is president Ouatara campaign manager? We beg them we need peace.We need loan.We need economist.
Saddam 9 years ago

Ouatara wants war, may be he start throwing the stone.

Ouatara wants war, may be he start throwing the stone.
Famu 9 years ago

Ivory Coast is not important to
Ghana. They are piece of garbage

Ivory Coast is not important to
Ghana. They are piece of garbage
fire man ogyaaaa! 9 years ago

prepare for war Ghana

prepare for war Ghana
RAYMOND NASH 9 years ago

What is "TRACKS" ?

What is "TRACKS" ?
Truth 9 years ago

Phonetics determined the writing/spelling. Lol

Phonetics determined the writing/spelling. Lol
CONCERNED GHANAIAN 9 years ago

IT IS NOT FAIR TO PUBLISH articles, WITHOUT EDITORIAL SUPERVISION; eg.
“Reaching the border, I came across this blockade of ECOWAS tracks including the Ivoirian tracks that have carried goods from Togo, Benin, etc. who hav ...
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IT IS NOT FAIR TO PUBLISH articles, WITHOUT EDITORIAL SUPERVISION; eg.
“Reaching the border, I came across this blockade of ECOWAS tracks including the Ivoirian tracks that have carried goods from Togo, Benin, etc. who have blocked the Ivorian side of the border…and the drivers have all left their tracks and gone to town,” Amoro Mprusi told Radio Ghana.""

IT DOES NOT REFLECT FAVOURABLY ON THE MEDIUM IF SUCH SIMPLE BUT MISLEADING ERRORS LIKE "TRACKS" INSTEAD OF 'TRUCKS', IS LEFT FOR THE READER TO CORRECT. FOR DECENCY ALONE IF NOT ACCURACY, AN EDITOR MUST BE EMPLOYED TO CHECK THROUGH THE STORIES BEFORE PUBLICATION.
Okro mouth 9 years ago

I read about the discovery of oil in Ghana which the Ivorians claim its in their territory.
Look Ghana need to wake up and stop chopping the oil money "nyafu nyafu" and build a strong Military Force. Remember neighbors will ...
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I read about the discovery of oil in Ghana which the Ivorians claim its in their territory.
Look Ghana need to wake up and stop chopping the oil money "nyafu nyafu" and build a strong Military Force. Remember neighbors will envy you for your success.
Bee Simpson 9 years ago

Tweeeeeaaaa.
There are no men in Africa only stomach survivors.
I pity the women and children.

Tweeeeeaaaa.
There are no men in Africa only stomach survivors.
I pity the women and children.
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abena kwabena 9 years ago

THE 2 PARTIES MUST RESOLVE THE ISSUE AMICABLY. IF THERE IS A THIRD PARTY DEALING WITH THE PROBLEM, WHAT IS THE REASON FOR CLOSING THE BORDER?

THE 2 PARTIES MUST RESOLVE THE ISSUE AMICABLY. IF THERE IS A THIRD PARTY DEALING WITH THE PROBLEM, WHAT IS THE REASON FOR CLOSING THE BORDER?
nobody 9 years ago

This country that colonise by the French they always lie the Ghanaian Authority should be alert the stupid president call watara is useless looting everything to the French her wife is from France. .they would never speack t ...
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This country that colonise by the French they always lie the Ghanaian Authority should be alert the stupid president call watara is useless looting everything to the French her wife is from France. .they would never speack the true
HUMPHREY 9 years ago

Young man, get back to school to learn to learn the rudiments of the english grammar.

Young man, get back to school to learn to learn the rudiments of the english grammar.
Jo 9 years ago

even when there is ample evidence, they lie, whats wrong with these people?

even when there is ample evidence, they lie, whats wrong with these people?
joseph 9 years ago

sorry but the Cote D'voire president resemblesa Ghanaian more than pres. Mahama.is unfortunate!!!!!

sorry but the Cote D'voire president resemblesa Ghanaian more than pres. Mahama.is unfortunate!!!!!
??? 9 years ago

Two pepefuo-lording it in Akanland.

Two pepefuo-lording it in Akanland.
peter 9 years ago

If it is about oil, most of us Will want the Ivorians to have it. They aren't as corrupt and undisciplined as we are. They'll use it more profitably to develop their nation and their people. In Ghana it will end up in the poc ...
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If it is about oil, most of us Will want the Ivorians to have it. They aren't as corrupt and undisciplined as we are. They'll use it more profitably to develop their nation and their people. In Ghana it will end up in the pockets of politicians and their cohorts. Who can tell me what we have to show, more than four years into oil production. The cities get dirtier, the roads are developing craters and the citizens are living substandard lives more and more. God should give it to be Ivorian for Ghanaians will waste it.
Nii Joromi 9 years ago

Writer should let someone proof read his articles.

Writer should let someone proof read his articles.
Close Observer 9 years ago

Maybe he meant TRACK as in track and field in athletics. Lol. Reporters of today.

Maybe he meant TRACK as in track and field in athletics. Lol. Reporters of today.
DOGBE 9 years ago

Stop the blame game now and start building theGhana army before it's too late.. asem kesie baa frankaa nsi so ....

Stop the blame game now and start building theGhana army before it's too late.. asem kesie baa frankaa nsi so ....
Dessy 9 years ago

Movement of goods and service on borders are major issue among neighboring countries due to paper work,contraband goods,narcoltics and human trafficking are part of major concern that makes security becomes tight in all point ...
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Movement of goods and service on borders are major issue among neighboring countries due to paper work,contraband goods,narcoltics and human trafficking are part of major concern that makes security becomes tight in all point of entries along the borders and so any country that has no tight measures along it borders risk securities..take USA,Mexico and Canada borders are the most dangerous and rough and so the measures putting in place are tough and also safe among these countries eventhough it is delaying and worrying but it cut down criminal aspect of it..Ghanaians side of Border states doing the same and stop complaining
mirrorben 9 years ago

hmm npp again anyway i will always be there for you love u Akuffo Addo

hmm npp again anyway i will always be there for you love u Akuffo Addo
mirrorben 9 years ago

close and close it harder

close and close it harder
Gyimah 9 years ago

They can even seize the air or wind from blowing from their end to ours. They should watch out because if xenophobia sets in, they'll suffer more.

They can even seize the air or wind from blowing from their end to ours. They should watch out because if xenophobia sets in, they'll suffer more.
NANA HIGH 9 years ago

The fact of the matter is that the Ivorian custom officials were cheating in their custom duties so all goods that attracts tax were directed to either the headquaters or Elubo border .All other border post are closed for cus ...
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The fact of the matter is that the Ivorian custom officials were cheating in their custom duties so all goods that attracts tax were directed to either the headquaters or Elubo border .All other border post are closed for custom goods except human traffic .
Yaw Adu-Asare 9 years ago

Kwame Nkrumah's education program has placed Ghana above its neighboring nations in decision-making.

Would it serve the interest of Ivory Coast to antagonize Ghana?

Kwame Nkrumah's education program has placed Ghana above its neighboring nations in decision-making.

Would it serve the interest of Ivory Coast to antagonize Ghana?
donk 9 years ago

wat kind of minister do we have in this country. it is fully true wait monister .ad3n? always lies.

wat kind of minister do we have in this country. it is fully true wait monister .ad3n? always lies.
Koku 9 years ago

Whats happening? This sort of Ivory Coast nonesense will not happen during Kwame Nkrumah or JJ's administration. Our present leaders appear to be weak or selfish so they cannot act. The best antidote for this is smply close o ...
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Whats happening? This sort of Ivory Coast nonesense will not happen during Kwame Nkrumah or JJ's administration. Our present leaders appear to be weak or selfish so they cannot act. The best antidote for this is smply close our borders too and send back all travellers and deliveries from Togo and Benin Rep.or wherever they may be coming from. And futhermore send back all Ivorian refugees in Ghana.This nonesense had gone on for too long.They are not ready ready to listen to wisdom thats why there's no peace in that country.
OSEI TUTU 9 years ago

GHANAIAB ARE NOT SERIOUS. THEY CAN LOOK BEYOND THEIR BACKYARD GARDENS. WITH OUR ATTITUDE WE WILL SMELL SHIT FROM THE IVOIRIANS ONE DAY.

GHANAIAB ARE NOT SERIOUS. THEY CAN LOOK BEYOND THEIR BACKYARD GARDENS. WITH OUR ATTITUDE WE WILL SMELL SHIT FROM THE IVOIRIANS ONE DAY.

Cote d'Ivoire closes border with Ghana; govt denies closure

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