Okyehene in "low spirits" in India

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Yaovi 9 years ago

Even simple cataract operation that can be done at Korle-Bu, the Ghanaian elites would even go to shitty and dirty place like Indian to get it done.

It looks like anywhere but Ghana!

Even simple cataract operation that can be done at Korle-Bu, the Ghanaian elites would even go to shitty and dirty place like Indian to get it done.

It looks like anywhere but Ghana!
Joe Turkey 9 years ago

Ok, you see, to the Ghanaians, any where at the other side of the fence is greener; even Eyadema's Togo

Ok, you see, to the Ghanaians, any where at the other side of the fence is greener; even Eyadema's Togo
Okatakyie 9 years ago

God be with you as you recover and safe travel back home.
Disappointed with the emphasis of the story.

God be with you as you recover and safe travel back home.
Disappointed with the emphasis of the story.
Kwesi Amankwaah 9 years ago

Why do you think these useless chiefs can't criticize the demonic government of John & Ibrahim Mahama? They have all been thoroughly corrupted by this regime, and survive courtesy of government handouts (bribes). How can you ...
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Why do you think these useless chiefs can't criticize the demonic government of John & Ibrahim Mahama? They have all been thoroughly corrupted by this regime, and survive courtesy of government handouts (bribes). How can you bite the hand that feeds you? This whole trip was funded at the expense of the Ghanaian tax payer. Until we rid ourselves of this discredited institution of chieftaincy, Ghanaians will continue to suffer.
Kwabena Yeboah 9 years ago

Instead of bemoaning the fact that there is no credible ophthalmologist in a country with a population of 24 million strong, this African is rather bemoaning the fact that there is no liquor in Gujarat. These Africans have no ...
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Instead of bemoaning the fact that there is no credible ophthalmologist in a country with a population of 24 million strong, this African is rather bemoaning the fact that there is no liquor in Gujarat. These Africans have no shame.
CORNEY 9 years ago

Is it a shame to say there is no liquor in that state,why some of you just ignorantly accused people just for the sake of it,do you think Africans drink more than the Westerners or you just don't know what you are talking abo ...
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Is it a shame to say there is no liquor in that state,why some of you just ignorantly accused people just for the sake of it,do you think Africans drink more than the Westerners or you just don't know what you are talking about?
Just get lost with your ignorance,Mr White man
G. K. Berko 9 years ago

That is exactly what I was thinking. Thanks. Such a story indicts our Leaders, showing they hardly have any sense of what is necessary to set their priorities right.

Long Live Ghana!!!

That is exactly what I was thinking. Thanks. Such a story indicts our Leaders, showing they hardly have any sense of what is necessary to set their priorities right.

Long Live Ghana!!!
joe 9 years ago

DR.BEN DANSO NYAMAAH ABABIOH of KATH and PRAMSO hospital is one of the best eye specialist in Ghana .It is unfortunate our leaders prefer going outside for any treamemt.let us patronise our own.

DR.BEN DANSO NYAMAAH ABABIOH of KATH and PRAMSO hospital is one of the best eye specialist in Ghana .It is unfortunate our leaders prefer going outside for any treamemt.let us patronise our own.
Otsibu Darko 9 years ago

INDIA IS NOT YOUR COUNTRYNEITHER Gujarat YOUR HOMETOWN-WHEN IN ROME DO WHAT ROMANS DO SO PLEASE KEEP QUIET,JUST SAD THAT YOU'RE WASTING YOUR SUBJECTS MONEY WHEN SUCH A TREATMENT/SURGERY COULD HAVE BEEN DONE AT EITHER CAPE COA ...
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INDIA IS NOT YOUR COUNTRYNEITHER Gujarat YOUR HOMETOWN-WHEN IN ROME DO WHAT ROMANS DO SO PLEASE KEEP QUIET,JUST SAD THAT YOU'RE WASTING YOUR SUBJECTS MONEY WHEN SUCH A TREATMENT/SURGERY COULD HAVE BEEN DONE AT EITHER CAPE COAST OR OBUASI EYE CLINICS/HOSPITALS WHERE THRE ARE EXPATRIATE SPECIALISTS AVAILABLE.
CORNEY 9 years ago

The man is saying he was referred to even the US after it was detected in the UK but nothing changed,how difficult it is for you to understand him

The man is saying he was referred to even the US after it was detected in the UK but nothing changed,how difficult it is for you to understand him
The mask 9 years ago

The Bank of Ghana (BOG) has no Eastern Regional headoffice. The BOG must ask for land from the King of Akyem (Okyehene) to construct this building. I don´t believe that the BOG has accurate data on the economic activity in t ...
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The Bank of Ghana (BOG) has no Eastern Regional headoffice. The BOG must ask for land from the King of Akyem (Okyehene) to construct this building. I don´t believe that the BOG has accurate data on the economic activity in the at least 12 Akyem districts which make up more than half the population on the region. The GDP and GNI of these Akyem districts are very high. They stem from:

Gold mining
Diamond mining
Cocoa
Oil Palm (the largest in West Africa)
Timber
Software development
etc

The money supply and capital in the at least 12 Akyem districts are wholly inadequate. BOG must remove impediments to the setting up of rural banks in these districts and encourage ADB and GCB to open branches in these districts.

The government must further ensure that wholly owned Ghanaian banks, including rural banks, get at least 80% of the banking revenue.
JB Butantim 9 years ago

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A group of two teenagers (living in the UK) have hacked and re-engineered your software (I think LL) and a smarter version not based on Firebird but on MySQL /PostgreSQL be will be ready for free download very soon.
Lalit Mishra 9 years ago

The good King was misquoted. I was present at the meeting and below is an excerpt of the response I wrote to the newspaper that carried the story

The Editor,
Times Of India
Ahmedabad

KIND ATTN: Mr. Bharat Desai

Dea ...
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The good King was misquoted. I was present at the meeting and below is an excerpt of the response I wrote to the newspaper that carried the story

The Editor,
Times Of India
Ahmedabad

KIND ATTN: Mr. Bharat Desai

Dear Sir,

This is with reference to the news article published in your newspaper with headlines "Dry Gujarat a royal challenge".

I represent Park Agrotech Ghana Ltd. His Majesty Okyehene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II is on a working tour to India on our invitation.

The interview reported in the article was conducted on 1st of November in the afternoon at Diva Eye Institute in the presence of the doctors of the institute and the undersigned.

We are shocked to read the contents of the article. The reporter who interviewed His Majesty Okyehene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II has MISQUOTED the facts of the interview.

The interview was organized by the Eye Hospital to showcase Ahmedabad as an emerging destination for affordable health care. Most of the time the discussion was centered around it. Gujarat being a dry state was discussed in the meeting more from point of view of inconvenience to foreign investors and the resultant loss of revenue happening to the exchequer due to the prohibition. His Majesty was appreciative of prohibition in the state when it was brought to his notice about the resultant socio-cultural effects.

The Quotes by the reporter on "...booze", "...role reversal" , "as much mineral water...." "In Ghana..." and "I am His Majesty..." in the said article was never spoken by His Majesty.

We request you to kindly take cognizance of this ill reporting and ask the reporter to tender an official apology to His Majesty immediately.

We are also forwarding you a letter issued by an officer from His Majesty's office.

Thanking You.

Best Regards,

Lalit Mishra
CEO
Park Agrotech Ghana Ltd.
nana yaw 9 years ago

I never believed the story of the Times of india because his majesty is a responsible King. he will never alter such words.thank you lalit for the correction

I never believed the story of the Times of india because his majesty is a responsible King. he will never alter such words.thank you lalit for the correction
Ugly Akufo Addo 9 years ago

Okyehene is an idiots n animal

Okyehene is an idiots n animal
Kwame Pope 9 years ago

It's your mother and stupid father who made a mistake to give birth to a foolish person like u who are idiots and u an animal

It's your mother and stupid father who made a mistake to give birth to a foolish person like u who are idiots and u an animal
Samson Duah 9 years ago

Foolish man. Can't you see that this story has no basis. Why insult the Okyenhene.
There is no way my wise king will say something like that.
I live in India and I saw him on local TV news. He did not say those things.

Foolish man. Can't you see that this story has no basis. Why insult the Okyenhene.
There is no way my wise king will say something like that.
I live in India and I saw him on local TV news. He did not say those things.
MAMMY 9 years ago

no OKYENHENE IS NOT AN ANIMAL NOR AN IDIOT! PLS PLS PLS PLS PLS PLS!

no OKYENHENE IS NOT AN ANIMAL NOR AN IDIOT! PLS PLS PLS PLS PLS PLS!
Baafour AKOTO 9 years ago

THIS GUY IS VERY IGNORANT, WHY SOME PEOPLE SIT DOWN AND JUST TALK FROM THEIR STOMACH, HOW CAN YOU SAID SUCH WORDS ON PUBLIC FORUM WITHOUT THINKING ABOUT IT, THE ANGLES IN HEAVEN WILL CELEBRATE IF YOUR FAMILY HAVE SUCH IMAGE I ...
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THIS GUY IS VERY IGNORANT, WHY SOME PEOPLE SIT DOWN AND JUST TALK FROM THEIR STOMACH, HOW CAN YOU SAID SUCH WORDS ON PUBLIC FORUM WITHOUT THINKING ABOUT IT, THE ANGLES IN HEAVEN WILL CELEBRATE IF YOUR FAMILY HAVE SUCH IMAGE IN THEIR MIXED. YOU CAN NOT COMPARE YOUR HOME TOWN CHIEF AND THE PARAMOUNT CHIEF TO THE OKYENHENE {NO} YOUR COMMENTS IF VERY BAD AND I COMMAND THE INVOCATION OF THE 31 EVIL gods ON YOU FOR SPEAKING AGAINST MY KING ALSO THE gods OF APAGYA OFORI SHOULD SPREAD EVIL DISEASES WITHIN YOU HOUSE.
Lt. General Lizard 9 years ago

Okyehene is kind and affable.

Okyehene is kind and affable.
Samson Duah 9 years ago

This story has no factual basis. I saw the Okyenhene on TV here in India. And he was commending a doctor for his advancement in eye surgery. The doctor intends to establish in Ghana.

This story has no factual basis. I saw the Okyenhene on TV here in India. And he was commending a doctor for his advancement in eye surgery. The doctor intends to establish in Ghana.
k philla 9 years ago

You are an asshole

You are an asshole
Ugly Akufo Addo 9 years ago

This stupid chief is an animal n a fool like that ugly dwarf Nana Addo

This stupid chief is an animal n a fool like that ugly dwarf Nana Addo
JB Butantim 9 years ago

Agogo Hospital is one of the best in entire Africa, yet when our Okyehene needed an eye specialist, he travelled all the way to India.

So do every person with some higher post in Ghana - they all travel abroad when the are ...
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Agogo Hospital is one of the best in entire Africa, yet when our Okyehene needed an eye specialist, he travelled all the way to India.

So do every person with some higher post in Ghana - they all travel abroad when the are sick. Some will even travel abroad to have their tooth removed!

The same will preach patroitism, less dependency on foreign goods etc.
G. K. Berko 9 years ago

If only he and our other leaders would make Building top-notch Hospitals, with well paid Staff, a priority in Ghana, he would not have to travel half-way around the World to operate on his eye and cry about the lack of alcoho ...
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If only he and our other leaders would make Building top-notch Hospitals, with well paid Staff, a priority in Ghana, he would not have to travel half-way around the World to operate on his eye and cry about the lack of alcohol.

What a shallow demand to cry about!! You are almost losing your eyesight and what you care about is Booze?

He might as well not have wasted resources for the operation, then, and just sat back in his decadent luxury at home to indulge in the frivolous drinking of alcohol and go blind!

What a leader! How much of a role model does such a leader serve our young?

Long Live Ghana!!!
kandadread 9 years ago

Hahahaha, you guys are so fucking stupid. The Okyehene does not have cataracts and did not go there for surgery. He is on a business trip, lol. Omg the shit Ghanaweb publishes is so stupid.

Hahahaha, you guys are so fucking stupid. The Okyehene does not have cataracts and did not go there for surgery. He is on a business trip, lol. Omg the shit Ghanaweb publishes is so stupid.
Samson Duah 9 years ago

I wonder where these journalist go for news.

I wonder where these journalist go for news.
Kwasi Ma'ama 9 years ago

Osagyefo, We pray for successful eye operation so that you can see very very well on your return home.

Osagyefo, We pray for successful eye operation so that you can see very very well on your return home.
persco abrantie 9 years ago

No ophthalmologist in GHANA? YET GOVET MAKING IT TOO DIFFICULT TO ENTER MEDICAL SCHOOL ?..Okyehene please contribute to build the EASTERN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCE at ATIBIE AND SOMANYA,KOFORIDUA,NKAWKAW SUHUM KIBI ...
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No ophthalmologist in GHANA? YET GOVET MAKING IT TOO DIFFICULT TO ENTER MEDICAL SCHOOL ?..Okyehene please contribute to build the EASTERN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCE at ATIBIE AND SOMANYA,KOFORIDUA,NKAWKAW SUHUM KIBI........ndc willnever do anything for Eastern Region
NOBODY 9 years ago

He went there on an invitation to be conferred a new title, Maharaja Okyehene.

He went there on an invitation to be conferred a new title, Maharaja Okyehene.

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