Gov't to establish military base on Alavanyo-Nkonya border

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Okatakyie 9 years ago

These people never learn. You admit that the targets for revenue mobilisation and expenditure as contained in the 2015 budget would be missed becuse of deteriorating economc situation and yet you go round promising all kinds ...
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These people never learn. You admit that the targets for revenue mobilisation and expenditure as contained in the 2015 budget would be missed becuse of deteriorating economc situation and yet you go round promising all kinds of facilities which are not even budgeted for.

Tweeaaa. Incompetence is being institutionalised
Simon Kpoyoh 9 years ago

laudable idea so far. that was what I was waiting to hear all this while. at least this will ease tension a little and in otherwise encourage development. l second the idea.

laudable idea so far. that was what I was waiting to hear all this while. at least this will ease tension a little and in otherwise encourage development. l second the idea.
OLD SOLDIER 9 years ago

Author:-Apraku...

"Allotey Jacobs is the most stupid and stomach politicians ,even to tag him as a politician is an insult to the Ghanaian political history.I do question his integrity as an academician.Ever since l starte ...
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Author:-Apraku...

"Allotey Jacobs is the most stupid and stomach politicians ,even to tag him as a politician is an insult to the Ghanaian political history.I do question his integrity as an academician.Ever since l started reading from his statements , l have never heard anything intelligent and sensible coming from this man with that ugly face.No wonder NDC is not performing with such dumbass in their mix.Surely NDC will change to third gear to convince those who can't see their deficit as a government.But if they haven't perform all these years ,what can they do with that one year?"
Abuga 9 years ago

This is long overdue. The miscreants need to be dealt with in full force.

This is long overdue. The miscreants need to be dealt with in full force.
Konadu 9 years ago

Okatakyie, what do you understand by these two statements: "we plan to build ...." and "...government would budget for the military school by the end of this year.?"

The two statements means that the government's plan wou ...
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Okatakyie, what do you understand by these two statements: "we plan to build ...." and "...government would budget for the military school by the end of this year.?"

The two statements means that the government's plan would not commence immediately, not at least after one year, which would be the 2016 budget and not 2015.
YawB 9 years ago

Konadu,
What about this statement?

“We are hopeful that the resources will be found this year in the budget to allow the beginning of this process of putting in permanent structures in the zone.”

You failed to unde ...
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Konadu,
What about this statement?

“We are hopeful that the resources will be found this year in the budget to allow the beginning of this process of putting in permanent structures in the zone.”

You failed to understand after reading.
Nii Lante 9 years ago

Does the country need more military bases? We live in an era where even rich countries like America and countries in Western Europe are reducing the size of their military. Why not build a police base. We don't like the po ...
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Does the country need more military bases? We live in an era where even rich countries like America and countries in Western Europe are reducing the size of their military. Why not build a police base. We don't like the police but at least we know we need them.
Paul 9 years ago

For over half a Century the Alavanyos and Nkonyas have been fighting over disputed land between them and no amount of effort has succeeded in resolving the conflict which has cost many lives and affected economic activity in ...
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For over half a Century the Alavanyos and Nkonyas have been fighting over disputed land between them and no amount of effort has succeeded in resolving the conflict which has cost many lives and affected economic activity in the area.

Governments have come and gone and all have failed to find a lasting solution. This appears to be this government's plan to take over the disputed land between the two peoples, build a military training base there thereby making it useful (which it is not at the moment because of the fighting). This will simply make the land unavailable to either side, put in place a military than can intervene should any recalcitrant(s) try anything silly, and allow the 'separated sides' to carry on with their business and development without more fuss.

Even if the money has to be found from somewhere, it is quite interesting that some people are trying to make political capital with their comments here when a wise pause and reading more into the plan will make more sense. I will call this "Solomon's trick" like the proverbial baby being fought over by two women. The only difference here is that the government is actually building on the disputed land and which one of them is ready to take on the government (and military for that matter) in order to claim the land when neither side is willing to concede?

See the point? Please let's think more about our nation and how we can 'enforce peace' where the protagonists have been given a very long time and much effort and time and money and human lives have been sacrificed, yet to no avail.

This is a smart move and I support it wholeheartedly, even if we have to dig hard to find the money for it.
Nii Lante 9 years ago

You, are the one getting it wrong. I am not against government taking over the land for a useful purpose. I am against a military base because I think the military should be downsized. I am not against the government using ...
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You, are the one getting it wrong. I am not against government taking over the land for a useful purpose. I am against a military base because I think the military should be downsized. I am not against the government using it for a police training base. The police service is not that great but I don't think anyone would suggest the police service should be downsized.
AKASI MARTHA NZEMA 9 years ago

'GOOD IDEA'. AKUFO ADDO WILL LOOSE 2016

'GOOD IDEA'. AKUFO ADDO WILL LOOSE 2016
eric 9 years ago

GOOD IDEA,GOD BLESS GHANA NAND AFRICA

GOOD IDEA,GOD BLESS GHANA NAND AFRICA
kwaku addai 9 years ago

such an action is long overdue.bravo

such an action is long overdue.bravo
nicman@atl 9 years ago

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Ayisi michael 9 years ago

we need peace and justice

we need peace and justice
Pelicles 9 years ago

Does it mean Military base will be built anywhere there are tribal conflict? Tell Ghanaians that you are coming up with this approach because you hate to see "NDC base" being turning into a laughing stock.

There are confl ...
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Does it mean Military base will be built anywhere there are tribal conflict? Tell Ghanaians that you are coming up with this approach because you hate to see "NDC base" being turning into a laughing stock.

There are conflict in the North that has been raging on for decades and why not this move? NDC can relocate the capital to Ho or whatever to appease Voltarians and who care.

I will tell you that there are cures for any ailment but there is no cure for being stupid. That is a wise saying by a Chinese sage.
Obed Adore 9 years ago

Hmm, a very interesting comment.. Pelicles.. and the most sensible of them all.
Yes, this question is worth asking!

Hmm, a very interesting comment.. Pelicles.. and the most sensible of them all.
Yes, this question is worth asking!
Paul 9 years ago

I believe each conflict needs to be looked at in its own right. In this particular case, the circumstances are right, given the location of the land and the history behind it.

In the case of the northern conflicts you refe ...
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I believe each conflict needs to be looked at in its own right. In this particular case, the circumstances are right, given the location of the land and the history behind it.

In the case of the northern conflicts you refer to, the environmental circumstances are not necessarily the same and each case has to be studied carefully and best case scenarios found.

Let's face it, many of these conflicts have been there for long and governments of all colours have tried and failed woefully to resolve them in a lasting way. Please desist from partisan arguments as it is more important for all our peoples to have peace for development than the status quo and doing nothing.

This has nothing to do with NDC or NPP, but all to do with Ghana, its development and our place in the family of nations. Isn't is ironic that Ghanbatt has an unrivaled track record in UN Peace Operations and yet in our own country we have such pockets of ethnic conflict dotted around the place and for which we have so far failed to resolve conclusively?

You know full well the consequences of government taking sides in conflicts. The conflicts in the north have suffered from that approach over the decades, in particular the Kononmba-Nanumba, Kusasi-Mamprusi and more recently the Ndani-Abudu conflicts (just to mention some).

You tell me, how do you suggest we resolve these conflicts? Shouldn't we as a nation be finding ways of making peace for and with our people? One thing you should know is that when it comes to matters of national security and peace, there should be NO PARTY division!!! It must be all hands on deck and all working together.

I find it a political immaturity and weakness when opposing politicians try to make cheap political capital and a meal out of issues around national security. You check in other countries, anytime national security issues arise - be it in Northern Ireland, Germany or more recently in France following the recent senseless attack on civilians in Paris, you put aside your political colours and bring ideas about how we can all work together for our peace.

I believe many of our conflicts in Ghana have remained precisely because of political sides that have been taken unwisely by various governments over the years, and that must change, starting with the Nkonya-Alavanyo case. Please let's support this and advocate for it to succeed rather than sit on the fence and criticize.
princewilly@ymail.com 9 years ago

After hearing a couple's complaints that their intimate life wasn't what it used to be, the Military sex counselor suggested they vary their position. "For example," he suggested, "you might try the wheelbarrow. Lift her legs ...
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After hearing a couple's complaints that their intimate life wasn't what it used to be, the Military sex counselor suggested they vary their position. "For example," he suggested, "you might try the wheelbarrow. Lift her legs from behind and off you go." The eager husband was all for trying this new idea as soon as they got home. "Well, OK," the hesitant wife agreed, "but on two conditions. First, if it hurts you have to stop right away, and second..." she continued, "you have to promise we won't go past my parents' house on the Alavanyo and Nkonya Border"
yaw 9 years ago

Another promise?

Another promise?
San Antonio magarrieta 9 years ago

Could be better that way but military should be careful not to be divided when stationed there. Also soldiers from the two rival towns should not be part of deployment there as that could rather worsen situation

Could be better that way but military should be careful not to be divided when stationed there. Also soldiers from the two rival towns should not be part of deployment there as that could rather worsen situation
KWABENA OHEMENG,LONDON 9 years ago

If the Alavanyo and the Nkonya people will not live in peace they should be relocated to other regions- Nkonyas to the Upper East Region and Alavanyos to the Eastern Region of Ghana.The government should then use the lands b ...
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If the Alavanyo and the Nkonya people will not live in peace they should be relocated to other regions- Nkonyas to the Upper East Region and Alavanyos to the Eastern Region of Ghana.The government should then use the lands belonging to these two tribes for farming and indutrial purposes.The nation is tired of wasting its scarce resources to ensure the peace which these two tribes are never prepared to keep.The same should apply to areas where tribes are not prepared to live together in peace.

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