Mahama tasks new Power Minister to end ‘dumsor’ quickly

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Adu 9 years ago

The minister can work it all out! He is solar man

The minister can work it all out! He is solar man
OLD SOLDIER 9 years ago

Author:..Rastafara"I"...

She just rented a hotel room at market rate!!! People.

Mahama brother took millions from a bank and said he will not pay because his brother is president...
Even a Gyan's brother can beat up ...
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Author:..Rastafara"I"...

She just rented a hotel room at market rate!!! People.

Mahama brother took millions from a bank and said he will not pay because his brother is president...
Even a Gyan's brother can beat up a journalist and walk away free....

Minister of Sports openly stool STATE money with Nyantekyi and he gets promoted...

Sack CHRAJ boss for renting a hotel room? That is the height of hypocrisy...Its not her fault that a third world country a hotel room cost $500 a night
STANDFORD LINKS, UK 9 years ago

THE THREE TIMES HEAVY WEIGHT LOOSER OF THE FOREVER MAIN OPPOSITION PARTY NPP MR. GRAND PAA ( NANA AKUFO ADDO) IS IN CRITICAL BUT STABLE CONDITION IN HOSPITAL

THE THREE TIMES HEAVY WEIGHT LOOSER OF THE FOREVER MAIN OPPOSITION PARTY NPP MR. GRAND PAA ( NANA AKUFO ADDO) IS IN CRITICAL BUT STABLE CONDITION IN HOSPITAL
STANDFORD LINKS, UK 9 years ago

Nana Addo all die be die Nana to be defeated again ooo!!

Nana Addo all die be die Nana to be defeated again ooo!!
Ras Bo @ London 9 years ago

God is with us so there shall be light.

God is with us so there shall be light.
OLD SOLDIER 9 years ago

AUTHOR: MARTIN A.B.K. AMIDU....

It would appear that those in control of the NDC, for the time being, were bent on excluding other bona fide members of the Party who may wish to lay democratic claims to who becomes the ne ...
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AUTHOR: MARTIN A.B.K. AMIDU....

It would appear that those in control of the NDC, for the time being, were bent on excluding other bona fide members of the Party who may wish to lay democratic claims to who becomes the next flag bearer of the Party by excluding them even before the mortal remains of the demised President were interred. It is also symptomatic of how political party elites in Ghana and Africa worm their way into the confidences of persons perceived as likely to ascend to power positions for purposes of eventual personal economic gain at the expense of the generality of the mass of Party members and the Nation which every President swears to serve under the Constitution
Chief amankwa 9 years ago

In Ghana we have for many years relied on PhDs,dr degree to select top official but if they are that good or brilliant why are we still languishing in third world services in everything from water ,light etc ..we choose profe ...
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In Ghana we have for many years relied on PhDs,dr degree to select top official but if they are that good or brilliant why are we still languishing in third world services in everything from water ,light etc ..we choose professor etc to run our affairs ....but yet we still find ourselves in poverty ....I buy ability ,practical ability not educated buffoons or all these degree has amt to nothing ..donkor doctor whatever is not the solution ..damn it
Chief amankwa 9 years ago

U watch .this guy will just draw public money .
Cut a few deals for his own pocket .
He will be there to make money for himself ...u watch

U watch .this guy will just draw public money .
Cut a few deals for his own pocket .
He will be there to make money for himself ...u watch
MAYOR 9 years ago

Then who you suggesting for the position, your monkey hunter Father?

Then who you suggesting for the position, your monkey hunter Father?
SEAL 9 years ago

Thank you Brother,This Salifu Amankwaa is very stupid.I hate people who have nothing concrete to say but first to criticize anything.Lazy Thinkers!

Thank you Brother,This Salifu Amankwaa is very stupid.I hate people who have nothing concrete to say but first to criticize anything.Lazy Thinkers!
Esewani 9 years ago

THIS "PEPENII" MAHAMA AND HIS NDC BUNCH OF FOOLS ARE CURSED BECAUSE THEY STOLE THE ELECTION. NOTHING THEY TOUCH WILL BE SUCCESSFUL. YOU WATCH THAT THIS DR. DONKOR GUY WILL FAIL AS WELL!!!!!!! NKWASEAFOOOOOOOOOOOO.

THIS "PEPENII" MAHAMA AND HIS NDC BUNCH OF FOOLS ARE CURSED BECAUSE THEY STOLE THE ELECTION. NOTHING THEY TOUCH WILL BE SUCCESSFUL. YOU WATCH THAT THIS DR. DONKOR GUY WILL FAIL AS WELL!!!!!!! NKWASEAFOOOOOOOOOOOO.
SEAL 9 years ago

Do you have anyone in mind who can do the job better?if not STFU!di you even know what it entails to generate and distribute power?lets say we appoint your uncle the illiterate Farmer as Minister of Power and tasked him t ...
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Do you have anyone in mind who can do the job better?if not STFU!di you even know what it entails to generate and distribute power?lets say we appoint your uncle the illiterate Farmer as Minister of Power and tasked him to end Dumsor.I guess just like u he will pull out a lantern and say he never needed electricity.Am not into politics but stop criticizing anything just because you can,that's called Brain Farting and mentally Lazy,
SEAL 9 years ago

Is this Practical ability inherited or earned?or is there a college that offers a practical ability degree?i guess NO!.Think about it.The Minister is a CEO who is going to develop a plan in collaboration with the Practical A ...
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Is this Practical ability inherited or earned?or is there a college that offers a practical ability degree?i guess NO!.Think about it.The Minister is a CEO who is going to develop a plan in collaboration with the Practical Ability scientists and engineers to resolve Dumsor.Thats why lawyers run a lot of big coporations and sports franchises in the US .Scientists do research and engineers formulate and design.CEO's make things happen or get Fired.
Village Food 9 years ago

SEAL u are an idiot u.the above u mentioned are done upside down here in Ghana,ask yourself if the bigmen in GH get fired for not doing their job,they only get reward for failing,kwasea like u.

SEAL u are an idiot u.the above u mentioned are done upside down here in Ghana,ask yourself if the bigmen in GH get fired for not doing their job,they only get reward for failing,kwasea like u.
sealLESS 9 years ago

what do you mean by CEOs make things happen? what do you know about that? no wonder GHANA IS SHAMBLES.

what do you mean by CEOs make things happen? what do you know about that? no wonder GHANA IS SHAMBLES.
Ghfuo: Be Bad &hang nyantakyi, NOW! 9 years ago

When ndc comes to power..adum a dum dum b3 gyae! Muahahahahaaaaaaa

When ndc comes to power..adum a dum dum b3 gyae! Muahahahahaaaaaaa
Uncle Pee 9 years ago

Unless God helps this man he can't achieve anything! May God provide him the wisdom to do something. If he relies on his PhD he will fail miserably! I'm speaking prophetically!

Unless God helps this man he can't achieve anything! May God provide him the wisdom to do something. If he relies on his PhD he will fail miserably! I'm speaking prophetically!
Alhaji Tanko 9 years ago

God help those who help themselves.

God help those who help themselves.
EZEKIEL 9 years ago

Does it not come down to Power SUPPLY vrs Demand ???
Let's see where Donkor will cough thr MORE POWER from!!!

Does it not come down to Power SUPPLY vrs Demand ???
Let's see where Donkor will cough thr MORE POWER from!!!
Alhaji Tanko 9 years ago

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BOY KOFI 9 years ago

Energy crisis can only be solved by scientists and engineers but not a mere administrator.I would like to see the kind of team the Minister will put in place and the kind of resources Mr President will make available.As for m ...
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Energy crisis can only be solved by scientists and engineers but not a mere administrator.I would like to see the kind of team the Minister will put in place and the kind of resources Mr President will make available.As for me,the immediate solution is to stop the expansion of power distribution to the rural areas for sometime and allocate resources to more construction of thermal plants that will use gas.Again,invest in solar energy for rural areas and domestic use.These are technical plans that can help eliminate the dumsur phenomenon.According to geological survey,Ghana is sitting on a very huge natural gas that can be found in the Western,Central,Northern and the Volta.Therefore,we have no excuse to remain static.We have also abandant of sunshine for solar energy,therefore we have no reason to be dormant.The Power Ministry is welcomed but it should be a technical orientation than bureaucratic.In my estimation,each of the 4 natural deposited region can generate over 1000 megawatts.If you add the hydro electric from Akosombo,Bui and Kpong plus a bit from solar energy then we are already in excess of 5000 megawatts that will send dumsur to rest.Thank you.
Village Food 9 years ago

BOY KOFI u are right,it's unfortunate Ghanaians believe in useless certificate than brain power,someone like kantanka can be put in the energy sector to help but Ghanaian leaders will say he has no phd or master but he has de ...
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BOY KOFI u are right,it's unfortunate Ghanaians believe in useless certificate than brain power,someone like kantanka can be put in the energy sector to help but Ghanaian leaders will say he has no phd or master but he has de brain power.
SEAL 9 years ago

Define Brain Power.because I can't find it In the dictionary.

Define Brain Power.because I can't find it In the dictionary.
LAK, Tema 9 years ago

Allow those who can afford it to freely import solar lamps, solar panels, wind generators, batteries, controllers and inverters to supplement their power supply. This may turn out to be a huge plus for the authorities - as pr ...
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Allow those who can afford it to freely import solar lamps, solar panels, wind generators, batteries, controllers and inverters to supplement their power supply. This may turn out to be a huge plus for the authorities - as pressure would then ease on the ongoing Dumsor, Dumor. Many Ghanaians, and certainly most in the diaspora would rush to send down systems to incorporate in their homes, or help their relatives to acquire the systems. Solar, wind and other alternative small-scale power systems would then mushroom like we now find mobile phones everywhere in Ghana. ECG would then be free to cater mainly for heavy industry and the like. Let's put pressure on government to remove all import duties on solar, wind and supplementary equipment!!!
Village Food 9 years ago

LAK Tema u are very smart,i have been telling my friends same thing

LAK Tema u are very smart,i have been telling my friends same thing
Nana Effah 9 years ago

Mahama, why are you not seriously seeing to the completion of the Accra to Kumasi trunk road? Are you deliberately stalling the progress of the project for an ulterior motive?

Please call the Minister responsible for the H ...
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Mahama, why are you not seriously seeing to the completion of the Accra to Kumasi trunk road? Are you deliberately stalling the progress of the project for an ulterior motive?

Please call the Minister responsible for the Highways and give him similar ultimatum.
Ghanaman 9 years ago

Did you ever mind to ask Pre.Kuffour that quietion before.You want the current president to do that in just a short time are you blind .You should all thank jj for doing most of these road works before they all came.Kuffour c ...
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Did you ever mind to ask Pre.Kuffour that quietion before.You want the current president to do that in just a short time are you blind .You should all thank jj for doing most of these road works before they all came.Kuffour could build Hotels and other houses but did not mind to do that road to the ashanti capital that alone is disgrace to Npp.When Prime Minister Busia came the first road he finish up was the road to Wanchi his home town so i wander why you want the current government to finish it in a day.How lunatic could you.Even with Kuffours eigth years in power he did not dream of it.That is very pitty of him.Please live the president alone to do his job and lets all pray and help him to do his best so we can leave peacefuly bacause Ghana is the only place we all can be proud of.Go to other countries and see how we are blessed with a lovely country called Ghana.We blacks are lack off thinking positive on doing things .There should be a law in Ghana to banned campaign till a year before the next election so as to give peace of mind to the elected government to do his job because we emolate very badly what other people do. In europe they elected government to do his job with out sabotaging like we do in Africa or in Ghana but the evil that men do leaves after them.Lets use our gummtion a bit.We should at least love our country and stop creating tensions.Long live Ghana.
Asamoah Forson 9 years ago

Mr Mahama do something before you die.

Mr Mahama do something before you die.
Adu 9 years ago

We are all waiting for solar revolution in Ghana

We are all waiting for solar revolution in Ghana
FIX DUMSOR NOW ? 9 years ago

HAAAAAAHAAAAA = MAHAMA DO SOMETHING BEFORE DIE MR. MAHAMA DO SOMETHING BEFORE YOU DIE . YOU REMINDED ME MY YOUTH DAYS .

HAAAAAAHAAAAA = MAHAMA DO SOMETHING BEFORE DIE MR. MAHAMA DO SOMETHING BEFORE YOU DIE . YOU REMINDED ME MY YOUTH DAYS .
BOY KOFI 9 years ago

Power Ministry without Scientific Research Unit is useless.Energy is a technical subject,after the political will there must always be a technical team of Scientists and Engineers to make it a reality.Mr Donkor maybe a techno ...
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Power Ministry without Scientific Research Unit is useless.Energy is a technical subject,after the political will there must always be a technical team of Scientists and Engineers to make it a reality.Mr Donkor maybe a technocrat but without the Scientific Research Unit to back the new Ministry,it will come to naught.When President John Kennedy wanted the United States to explore the Space.He also built a very strong Scientific Research Unit to boost his vision thus came to the existence of NASA.Mr President,please tell us how the Power Ministry is going to work.Thank you.
SEAL 9 years ago

Have u heard of CSIR In Ghana?Lazy brain.

Have u heard of CSIR In Ghana?Lazy brain.
MARCUS AMPADU 9 years ago

IIt will take attitude change, investment, and new energy policy to end this embarrassing dumsor dumsor problem.

1. Switching off the light and appliances when not in use will help. Use of energy saving light bulbs will he ...
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IIt will take attitude change, investment, and new energy policy to end this embarrassing dumsor dumsor problem.

1. Switching off the light and appliances when not in use will help. Use of energy saving light bulbs will help.
2. The new Power Minister should seek enery investors and liberalize energy investment opportunitiies to attract, especially Ghanaians in diaspora.
3. Dr. Kwabena Donkor must quickly turn to expanding our energy mix to include the use of roof top photovoltaic cells, wind farms, off shore wind turbines, waste-to-energy-conversion systems, biomass, micro hydros, ocean tides, and clean coal.

We must all participate to nick dumsor dumsor in the bud.
BOY KOFI 9 years ago

As much as we can get different sources of energy,we should also be looking at environmental hazards,cost and the technical know how.So far as I am concerned Ghana has more experience in hydro and thermal energy than the rest ...
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As much as we can get different sources of energy,we should also be looking at environmental hazards,cost and the technical know how.So far as I am concerned Ghana has more experience in hydro and thermal energy than the rest.You may be surprised to know the volume of natural gas reserve we have but we are not benefitting from it.As the adage goes,"necessity is the mother of invention" we must all find a lasting solution to dumsur.I strongly believe if we build more thermal plants that will use gas to generate power then we can make it easily and cheaper.We don't even need gas from Nigeria if the geological survey I saw is correct.Thank you.
Kofi 9 years ago

Correct. Environmental hazards improper disposal of batteries.

Correct. Environmental hazards improper disposal of batteries.
MARCUS AMPADU 9 years ago

I wished you have answered some of the points I raised.
We might have to use foreign experts to assist us in building solar-gas combo plants all over the county, and use off grid plants.

I wished you have answered some of the points I raised.
We might have to use foreign experts to assist us in building solar-gas combo plants all over the county, and use off grid plants.
mawuli 9 years ago

a case of the pot calling the kettle black,mahama have you ended the economic hardship your people are going through yourself?nonsense

a case of the pot calling the kettle black,mahama have you ended the economic hardship your people are going through yourself?nonsense
GBEWAA 9 years ago

21st CENTURY GHANA IS STILL STRUGGLING WITH 24/7 ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY, WATER AND FUEL SUPPLY AND AFFORDABLE PRICING WHILE THE ENTIRE LEADERSHIP CONTINUES TO BUILD OR BUY MANSIONS AND ESTABLISH BUSINESES OVERSEAS.

WE SHALL ...
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21st CENTURY GHANA IS STILL STRUGGLING WITH 24/7 ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY, WATER AND FUEL SUPPLY AND AFFORDABLE PRICING WHILE THE ENTIRE LEADERSHIP CONTINUES TO BUILD OR BUY MANSIONS AND ESTABLISH BUSINESES OVERSEAS.

WE SHALL ALL SWIM I THE SHIT IN GHANA.
Kwaku A. Danso 9 years ago

Too late, Mr. President.
You have known this problem for 6 years and more than 4 years since it was brought specifically to your national (frustration level) attention in my one-man demo a the Legon ECG office in 2010.
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Too late, Mr. President.
You have known this problem for 6 years and more than 4 years since it was brought specifically to your national (frustration level) attention in my one-man demo a the Legon ECG office in 2010.
You made promises but never followed up. What can Dr. Kwabena Donkor do now that you guys did not know before? Had he not been in the highest level of decision-making about Electricity all this while? Will calling him a Minister make a difference? does he have his own Funds to start any projects? No!
You have known our constitution for example also is defective in giving the President too much power and crippling all your appointed DCE, MCE, Regional Ministers and have you done anything about it? No!
We need to hand over our nation to a UN appointed Management Team till all systems of management under a democracy have been put in place and our people trained how democracy works; and that is the only way confidence will be restored. Ghana is a failed state! NO more promises!
FIX DUMSOR NOW ? 9 years ago

HOPE MR. DONKOR CAN HANDLE DUMSOR CRISES VERY WEEL AND THAT WILL BOOST MAHAMA SECOND TERM 2016 . THE NEXT STEP TO FIX DOMSOR IS THRU CATERPILLAR COMPANY IN TEXAS - USA.

HOPE MR. DONKOR CAN HANDLE DUMSOR CRISES VERY WEEL AND THAT WILL BOOST MAHAMA SECOND TERM 2016 . THE NEXT STEP TO FIX DOMSOR IS THRU CATERPILLAR COMPANY IN TEXAS - USA.
Atsu Kpodo 9 years ago

Another syndicate has been created which's sole function is to create, loot and share

Another syndicate has been created which's sole function is to create, loot and share
Kwaku A. Danso 9 years ago

Too late, Mr. President.
You have known this problem for 6 years and more than 4 years since it was brought specifically to your national (frustration level) attention in my one-man demo a the Legon ECG office in 2010.
You ...
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Too late, Mr. President.
You have known this problem for 6 years and more than 4 years since it was brought specifically to your national (frustration level) attention in my one-man demo a the Legon ECG office in 2010.
You made promises but never followed up. What can Dr. Kwabena Donkor do now that you guys did not know before? Had he not been in the highest level of decision-making about Electricity all this while? Will calling him a Minister make a difference? does he have his own Funds to start any projects? No!
You have known our constitution for example also is defective in giving the President too much power and crippling all your appointed DCE, MCE, Regional Ministers and have you done anything about it? No!
We need to hand over our nation to a UN appointed Management Team till all systems of management under a democracy have been put in place and our people trained how democracy works; and that is the only way confidence will be restored. Ghana is a failed state! NO more promises!
Ahmed Sulley 9 years ago

Wish you the best of luck

Wish you the best of luck
Ahmed Sulley 9 years ago

Wish you the very best of luck

Wish you the very best of luck

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