Police grab Bunkpurugu ‘talisman’ as many desert the area

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Kofi, USA 8 years ago

For the hypocritical ears of NPP and nana akuffo Addo

1. KUFOUR ADMITS TO CORRUPTION IN HIS GOVERNMENT AND SAYS HE WONT EXPOSE IT Unlike President Mahama who has taken action on allegations of corruption ,the NPP governme ...
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For the hypocritical ears of NPP and nana akuffo Addo

1. KUFOUR ADMITS TO CORRUPTION IN HIS GOVERNMENT AND SAYS HE WONT EXPOSE IT Unlike President Mahama who has taken action on allegations of corruption ,the NPP government under Kufour refused to either expose or punish corruption. At a 2003 NPP delegates conference held in Cape Coast, President Kufour in his address made excuses for corruption in his government. Among other justifications he said corruption "was as old as Adam" and that on a daily basis he and his officials are tempted with all manner of things including the proverbial apple of the Garden of Eden. He admitted that people come with all manner of inducements but he only tells them to go and come next time. He also stated that he was not going to expose corruption in his government lest his government collapses and what he did when instances of corruption came to his notice was to call the offending Minister or appointee and caution him not to repeat the corrupt act.

2. ESSEKU GATE In 2005, then National Chairman of the NPP, Mr Haruna Esseku was caught on tape telling NPP supporters that President Kufour was the chief recipient of kickbacks from contractors at the castle. He lamented that unlike in the past when he could go to the castle and have his car boot stashed with kickback funds, President Kufour was at the time withholding those funds and this affected his ability to provide resources for the running of the NPP. For this revelation Mr Esseku was held hostage and prevented from attending the NPP delegates conference at Legon that year.

3. HOTEL WAAWAA In the first term of President Kufour and his NPP government, Gizzelle Yadzi revealed that she had been asked by Kufour to negotiate the purchase of an US $ 8 million Hotel for him. Of course later we were told that it was Chief Kufour and not President Kufour who bought the hotel. Chief Kufour had no business track record prior to his father becoming President and had also not demonstrated any capacity to raise US $ 8 million dollars to buy such a hotel.

4. LOOTING OF STATE LANDS The looting and sharing of state lands is still fresh on our minds. A recount of the sale of government bungalows and public lands to Jake Obetsebi Lamptey, President Kufour, Kwodwo Mpiani and other NPP Ministers and cronies points to evidence of corruption. Jake Obetsebi Lamptey bought his official bungalow which sat on over an Acre of prime Land at Ridge for a paltry GHC 390, 000 when the property is valued at USD 2,000,000. Documents available from the lands commission show clearly that from President Kufour, his Ministers, party functionaries and cronies all bought state lands at ridiculously low prices. The former international students hostel land was carved out and shared among more NPP Ministers, party functionaries, and cronies.

5. DIVERSION OF 6O BILLION CEDIS OF TAX PAYERS MONEY TO FUND NPP PROPAGANDA MACHINE A 2009 audit report revealed that up to 60 billion cedis of the tax payer's money taken from the TOR debt recovery levy, the HIPC etc. was used fund a so called communication strategy which was only a euphemism for a conduit used to siphon state funds into the NPP campaign. The auditors could not find details of this strategy or how it was executed except dubious payments to shady groups such as BLOW, PRIM, and FIRST RESPONDERS. Most of the people who make the loudest noise about corruption these days (Anthony Karbo, John Boadu and Samuel Abu Jinapor) are on a list submitted to National Security under the NPP for these payments to be made. This looting of the TOR coffers contributed in no small measure towards the difficulties it currently faces.

6. E.O GROUP SHARES IN JUBILEE FIELD While 25 million Ghanaians had to make do with only 13.6% stake in the Jubilee field. Two NPP top shots, George Owusu and Ambassador Edusei were given 3% shares which amounts to a colossal US$300 million. It is instructive to note that in one of the Wikileaks cables President Kufour was quoted as having told a US senator that his interests in Ghana's oil are being coordinated by Mr Kwabena Darko of Darko Farms. When investigations were carried out into the EO group's affairs by Ghanaian authorities, it emerged that their company address was the same as the address of Darko Farms! The explanations given for how EO group came to own such a significant stake in the Jubilee field do not wash. We are told that they found Kosmos and brought them in to discover oil for Ghana. It is strange that GNPC which was formed in 1983 and which has all the expertise one can think of in the oil industry could not find a partner to discover oil but it took a two-man company with no experience or track record in the oil industry to find a partner for us. Even stranger is the fact that the EO group was allowed to be part of the joint operating agreement signed among the partners in the jubilee field when they did not meet the basic requirements to be part of such a venture. First they have no track record of having being part of such a venture in the past neither did they possess the financial capacity to make good their part of the cash calls which are necessary for the operation of the jubilee field. As it turned out they were carried by Kosmos and seeing as Kosmos is no father Christmas, the conclusion that can be drawn is that the EO group shares was made a conditionality for giving Kosmos the exploration license. We recall that Franklyn Cudjoe and his so-called think tank were loud in their defence of this unconscionable action when public outcry greeted the exposure of this deal.

7. DAN BOTWE QUESTIONS SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR LAVISH NPP FLAGBEARERSHIP CONTEST In 2007 Mr. Dan Botwe, former General secretary of the NPP and Former Information Minister expressed worry about the ostentatious nature of the campaigns that were being waged by seventeen aspirants who contested for the 2007 flag bearer slot of the NPP. In an interview with Citi FM in 2007, he lamented how the NPP in opposition could not afford to purchase even flags and T shirts and yet in power it was possible for 17 people to spend so much money on a flag bearer race. Some aspirants could even afford to charter aircrafts for campaign tours and hire aircrafts to fly their banners in the air. Hackman Owusu Agyeman himself an aspirant in that contest also bitterly complained about the extravagance that was displayed in that campaign. Where did the NPP get all that money from if not through corrupt kickback collection?

8. GHANA @ 50 After spending a whopping US$ 75 million dollars on Ghana's 50th birthday celebration, it emerged that Dr Wireko Brobey, Chief executive of the Ghana @50 secretariat made cash payments to supposed contractors and service providers in polythene bags without any supporting documentation.

9. AMOATENG HEROIN SCANDAL NPP MP for Nkoranza North was arrested in the United States of America for trafficking large quantities of heroin and is currently languishing in in jail in the US. Amoateng was a key NPP financier and received his party's full support in the wake of his arrest.

10. SEKYI HUGHES LOOTS HIS BUNGALOW Former speaker of Parliament under the NPP Ebenezer Begyina Sekyi Hughes when leaving his official bungalow looted it empty. He carried along all the curtains, furniture and fixtures in the house. Some media reports had it that Mr Sekyi Hughes even took away flower pots.
adenkyekye 8 years ago

Why are you soo senseless and useless to the society?. Your nature is not needed in the progress of Ghana.

Why are you soo senseless and useless to the society?. Your nature is not needed in the progress of Ghana.
Nana Osei Tutu-AkofoAddo Cocain 8 years ago

your position on what someone's opinion is senseless is rather senseless in the spectrum of modern thinking and worldview. just that the writer is not thinking like you does not make him senseless. Of course you will not ag ...
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your position on what someone's opinion is senseless is rather senseless in the spectrum of modern thinking and worldview. just that the writer is not thinking like you does not make him senseless. Of course you will not agree with him if you JAK fan or NAA fun. Share your views
Kofi Totobi Kwakye 8 years ago

This primitive chieftaincy system of leadership is not helping our progress and must be abolished as has been done in many progressive countries in the world including north and east Africa. Traditions are good but change tha ...
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This primitive chieftaincy system of leadership is not helping our progress and must be abolished as has been done in many progressive countries in the world including north and east Africa. Traditions are good but change that can bring progress must be welcomed.
Douglas. Bristol-UKº` 8 years ago

I know this idiot NDC criminal. We have let gh
down with our illitracy and ignorance. I just hate Ashantis because they are superior to us. The only ewe man who made a name in gh did so because his wife Ashanti woman tells h ...
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I know this idiot NDC criminal. We have let gh
down with our illitracy and ignorance. I just hate Ashantis because they are superior to us. The only ewe man who made a name in gh did so because his wife Ashanti woman tells him what to do. (JJ). I have had enough I wish I were Ashanti. I beg you guys I shall circumcise to become one of you
Decalos 8 years ago

KOFI USA, FUCK YOUR MOTHER'S SMELLING PUSSY.

KOFI USA, FUCK YOUR MOTHER'S SMELLING PUSSY.
Efo Kwaawaaku Canada 8 years ago

Great evidence let ndc government prosecute all those culprits with corruption and retrieve our money and lands ?you're educated illiterates without little bit of wisdom, this will not remove the tag of corruption on Mahama f ...
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Great evidence let ndc government prosecute all those culprits with corruption and retrieve our money and lands ?you're educated illiterates without little bit of wisdom, this will not remove the tag of corruption on Mahama forehead
Jay 8 years ago

It is good to fight for your right but must be cautious enough not to allow hyper ego played the most of your undertakings. May the good lord intervened and bring peace to all troubled minds in the district

It is good to fight for your right but must be cautious enough not to allow hyper ego played the most of your undertakings. May the good lord intervened and bring peace to all troubled minds in the district
Molecus Morgan 8 years ago

a deprive community wit all dis conflict hmmm
90% farmers.wen wil dis people learn sense.big places like bawku n tamale is even better but we hv never heard of ur so cal place b4.

a deprive community wit all dis conflict hmmm
90% farmers.wen wil dis people learn sense.big places like bawku n tamale is even better but we hv never heard of ur so cal place b4.
shaibu 8 years ago

Its just painful that chieftaincy, ethnic and religious problems have existed among us as problem. This noo one is happy about but managing and trying hard to still co-exist with each other and also tolerate the differences.. ...
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Its just painful that chieftaincy, ethnic and religious problems have existed among us as problem. This noo one is happy about but managing and trying hard to still co-exist with each other and also tolerate the differences.... But what I have really observed ad a Ghanaian is that politics has made most educated people illiterates or senseless. People always identify themselves with particular political party and try all means to win what ever they want as long as their party is in power and because these leaders want votes they will just look at it go .... Topical example happens at Tafo.... How on earth could KMA give permit to people to fence a place which is not for them .... Politics... They stupidity is always high when ever NDC takes over.... Takyiman chief beating tuobodom chief.. And there isn't any clear discipline to show the way forward.... The change will surely.... November
Saint Ghfuo: FREE YOUR PSYCHE 8 years ago

they must decide a ruling on this matter. such perpetrators like this boy must be jailed and used as cheap labor to develop the country...agric, construction, furniture making, matress making etc to benefit the nation. google ...
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they must decide a ruling on this matter. such perpetrators like this boy must be jailed and used as cheap labor to develop the country...agric, construction, furniture making, matress making etc to benefit the nation. google the buisness of prisons. i blame all this foolishness on our primitive, unprofessional leaders.
Nana Osei Tutu-AkofoAddo Cocain 8 years ago

Its only consequences are punitive that that lawlessness will minimize. Possible jail him for 25 years

Its only consequences are punitive that that lawlessness will minimize. Possible jail him for 25 years
akuffo addo retirement party 8 years ago

Ignorant people believe this garbage, there is no extraordinary powers anywhere

Ignorant people believe this garbage, there is no extraordinary powers anywhere
Nana Osei Tutu-AkofoAddo Cocain 8 years ago

when NPP wants to come to power they go all lengths. Consider the killing of women prior to elections. It has all started again from their internal party Acid, gun, serial killing of women again in AS Region and BA. May God w ...
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when NPP wants to come to power they go all lengths. Consider the killing of women prior to elections. It has all started again from their internal party Acid, gun, serial killing of women again in AS Region and BA. May God wipe their generations
MAKA-A-MAKA. 8 years ago

YOU ARE JUST LIKE THE BEAST YOU CALLED PRESIDENT.WHO KILLED ATTAH-MILLS AND NKWANTA DCE?.AND EVEN THERE ARE MORE ATROCITIES BEING TAKEN PLACE BY YOU PRIMITIVES NDC PEOPLE.THROUGH WHO THAT NYELE WAS ABLE TO PASS THROUGH VVIP W ...
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YOU ARE JUST LIKE THE BEAST YOU CALLED PRESIDENT.WHO KILLED ATTAH-MILLS AND NKWANTA DCE?.AND EVEN THERE ARE MORE ATROCITIES BEING TAKEN PLACE BY YOU PRIMITIVES NDC PEOPLE.THROUGH WHO THAT NYELE WAS ABLE TO PASS THROUGH VVIP WITH OVER TWENTY KILOS OF COCAINE?.WONI NE TWE ASIRI,IF YOU DON'T KNOW THEN LET ME TELL YOU,IT WAS THROUGH MAHAMAH AND HIS BROTHER IBRAHIM,KWASEATO LIKE YOU.DON'T YOU KNOW IT WAS RAWLINGS WHO INTRODUCED COCAINE TRADING IN GHANA.WHY WAS SURINAM AIRWAYS WAS COMING TO GHANA DURING RAWLINGS AND IMMEDIATELY STOPPED WHEN KUFFOUR TOOK POWER?.DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT WAS BRINGING?.SHUT UP OFUIBA LIKE YOU.
Sambian Baminpo 8 years ago

untill the pple themselves make their minds to change for good,miracle will rarely hapen.peace must be something frm within us.change now for the better else the area will continue to lage behind.God bring peace to you pple i ...
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untill the pple themselves make their minds to change for good,miracle will rarely hapen.peace must be something frm within us.change now for the better else the area will continue to lage behind.God bring peace to you pple in that area.
adenkyekye 8 years ago

Kill him to end the tribalism there

Kill him to end the tribalism there
Ray 8 years ago

Its sad to see the very family who lost their properties and family members are the targets of police and the media.The Jamong family had been threaten since 2007 after they decided to solve this issue peacefully by sending t ...
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Its sad to see the very family who lost their properties and family members are the targets of police and the media.The Jamong family had been threaten since 2007 after they decided to solve this issue peacefully by sending the case to court.They were attacked and lost a brother on 18th october. they have been attacked several times since then and today all their houses have been burnt. Its a shame that the security are rather arresting the victims and the media does not know the real story.
YAAK 8 years ago

you should be asking yourself what is happening to the education of their children. I advise those at home to ignore people who live in Accra and elsewhere; their children attend Accra International, the Achimota. They will ...
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you should be asking yourself what is happening to the education of their children. I advise those at home to ignore people who live in Accra and elsewhere; their children attend Accra International, the Achimota. They will not assist to pay school fees, they will buy a gun instead; why will they not come home to fight,. PEOPLE WISE UP!!!!!!1
Villager 8 years ago

having a big gun is like having a position in NDC or NPP. u will always use your power. see how rude these politicians are

having a big gun is like having a position in NDC or NPP. u will always use your power. see how rude these politicians are
Apuskele 8 years ago

Moslems like fighting too much. Islam is the cause of many fights in the north. Its not a civilised religion. It should be banned in Ghana

Moslems like fighting too much. Islam is the cause of many fights in the north. Its not a civilised religion. It should be banned in Ghana
Kotei Ashie 8 years ago

This is not Islam my friend. How many moslems are in the north?

This is not Islam my friend. How many moslems are in the north?
Sky 8 years ago

Islam is more better than christianity ,by the way who told you their moslems

Islam is more better than christianity ,by the way who told you their moslems
NANAÖ MOTHER !!! 8 years ago

Then write to Kofi USA, this is not about NANA ADDO.

Then write to Kofi USA, this is not about NANA ADDO.
Dzigaman 8 years ago

Why do some ignorant Ghanaians always think Northerners are Moslems. No they are not. They are mainly Catholics and Anglican.

Why do some ignorant Ghanaians always think Northerners are Moslems. No they are not. They are mainly Catholics and Anglican.
GENIUS FROM TAMALE 8 years ago

Masa, STOP tarnishing the image of Islam. Mind Whatever u say on this platform. Idiots like you can you can cause religious conflicts. It is you and your miserable family that will b banned.
Be REASONABLE!

Masa, STOP tarnishing the image of Islam. Mind Whatever u say on this platform. Idiots like you can you can cause religious conflicts. It is you and your miserable family that will b banned.
Be REASONABLE!
Fuseini Tamale 8 years ago

Apuskele or what ever u call ur self go and ban ur mother for bringing u into dis world! Stupid idiot foooooooool.

Apuskele or what ever u call ur self go and ban ur mother for bringing u into dis world! Stupid idiot foooooooool.
Haruna 8 years ago

What do u knw abt islam? so the fighting in Alavanyo n its environs too are they cause by islam too? people like u shld try n seperate islam n tribal or chieftancy issues. islam came to meet chieftancy prblms n i can tell u m ...
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What do u knw abt islam? so the fighting in Alavanyo n its environs too are they cause by islam too? people like u shld try n seperate islam n tribal or chieftancy issues. islam came to meet chieftancy prblms n i can tell u most of this people re nt muslims so where re u getting ur analysises frm. If u have no solution to offer i think the best way is to shut up n let well meaning people think n offer solutions, people like u do not even understand christianity. Some of u too have been brain washed n so u have negative thinking without having to analyse issues like educated persons, the purpose of education is to critically analyse n examing issues n nt to just write anything just cos u can write on social media, u have disappointed me as an educated person so come again.
Nii 8 years ago

If not Kombian then it is Sambian.

If not Kombian then it is Sambian.
LAST DON 8 years ago

They are all mbian

They are all mbian
insida 8 years ago

Hang that idiot with immediate effect. ..useless homo-Sambian..fool from foolish gang. Dan duuri wan ka. Dan banza mutun...

Hang that idiot with immediate effect. ..useless homo-Sambian..fool from foolish gang. Dan duuri wan ka. Dan banza mutun...
tk 8 years ago

I hope u don't know what u are talking about senseless fool

I hope u don't know what u are talking about senseless fool
TL 8 years ago

Why do the infidels take the Fulani cattle only to breed with the pigs and water buffalo?

Why do the infidels take the Fulani cattle only to breed with the pigs and water buffalo?
C Nortey 8 years ago

Why northerners always fighting. Please stop fighting

Why northerners always fighting. Please stop fighting
Kona Emmanuel 8 years ago

am very disappointed of the report by the police that they were attack by one of the families without mentioning that family name to the public please de truth is that my father 78 who is responding to treatment at BMC Naleri ...
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am very disappointed of the report by the police that they were attack by one of the families without mentioning that family name to the public please de truth is that my father 78 who is responding to treatment at BMC Nalerigu now was sitting outside at his brothers house with many family members on de 18th February 2016 between 6 to 7pm n two people on a motor bike their names will not be mentioned now got closed to them opened fire on them and took off .the HSE is just by de police station and the family run to de police and de police has not reported what happened but they are saying they attacked them(police) look at that young man they arrested with committing what crime? when they burned houses through out de night and continued de next day and no one has been arrested but only arresting Jamong family members when they see them the police should tell us whose houses has been burned but Gods time is de best de truth will finally come out in Jesus name.
main man 8 years ago

good reporter. i hope you were at the seen.

good reporter. i hope you were at the seen.
Villager 8 years ago

de polis and de media are bias. de dont report anything negativ about jafok family. now 12 dead frm jamong family but ZERO arrest frm jajok.

de polis and de media are bias. de dont report anything negativ about jafok family. now 12 dead frm jamong family but ZERO arrest frm jajok.
Antonio 8 years ago

They can kill themselves, I'm sick and tired of these animals. How can a human being just fight and kill his fellow for just a mere meat? How can one kill for mere birds - guinea fowls? You see when we conclude by saying thes ...
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They can kill themselves, I'm sick and tired of these animals. How can a human being just fight and kill his fellow for just a mere meat? How can one kill for mere birds - guinea fowls? You see when we conclude by saying these people are of animals decendant others think otherwise, it's not about tribalism but rather a fact. Mahama' s behavior has many in common with this and I'm not surprised, time has come for us to denied them our trust , by bringing closer in government institutions. We can't leave with animals anymore. The best come from the south.
main man 8 years ago

for ur comments about northeners is......ur great grand parents were animals and drankers like u idiot

for ur comments about northeners is......ur great grand parents were animals and drankers like u idiot
main man 8 years ago

ur comments is racism.all ur great grand parents were the first animals and drunkers like u idiot out there

ur comments is racism.all ur great grand parents were the first animals and drunkers like u idiot out there
mr amin. 8 years ago

Why fight for chief who will not put food on your table? God ask ed not to fight cos when we fight our love for each other n respect go away from us.

Why fight for chief who will not put food on your table? God ask ed not to fight cos when we fight our love for each other n respect go away from us.
FACTUAL 8 years ago

ARENT YOU ASHAMED FIGHTING OVER AN OLD WORTHLESS ANIMAL SKIN THRONE WITH ONLY CHEAP WOMEN AND SEX ATTACHED? STOP EATING RABIES INFESTED DOG MEAT TO REGAIN YOUR SANITY! OH ATINGA!

ARENT YOU ASHAMED FIGHTING OVER AN OLD WORTHLESS ANIMAL SKIN THRONE WITH ONLY CHEAP WOMEN AND SEX ATTACHED? STOP EATING RABIES INFESTED DOG MEAT TO REGAIN YOUR SANITY! OH ATINGA!
Kb 8 years ago

I hope nobody is going to BEG FOR HIS RELEASE !

I hope nobody is going to BEG FOR HIS RELEASE !
bismark 8 years ago

Wale

Wale
Chug 8 years ago

Rffg

Rffg
puma 8 years ago

Just because the young man is well built and look strong , these lazy Ghana police are calling the ring leader instead of investigating the root cause of the problem.

Just because the young man is well built and look strong , these lazy Ghana police are calling the ring leader instead of investigating the root cause of the problem.
Asem beba dabi 8 years ago

This idiot should also be killed after killing innocent people in the area.

This idiot should also be killed after killing innocent people in the area.
Haruna 8 years ago

Animals like u should show us de supperiority between northerners and southerners, So the killing of Hon. Danquah is of animal behaviour cos its done by a southerner, this is why u n ur nana can't come to power cos of ur anim ...
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Animals like u should show us de supperiority between northerners and southerners, So the killing of Hon. Danquah is of animal behaviour cos its done by a southerner, this is why u n ur nana can't come to power cos of ur animal like attitude, crime is crime n should be condemned bt if u think it should be reduced to southerners n northerners am sorry, do u wnt to tell me Ga's re animals, sewfi people re they animals too, ewe people in alanvanyo re they animals? techiman people re they animals, iam left wth no option thn to tell u ur great grand parents up to ur generetion n the unborn onea re frm animal family thats why u have animal sense n think like one big animallllllllll
Taniba 8 years ago

Tani is always tani

Tani is always tani
Rog 8 years ago

It's sad the victims are those they are arresting. This boy's father was shot and his house and so many houses of relatives have been razed down. Yet he has been arrested as a troublemaker

It's sad the victims are those they are arresting. This boy's father was shot and his house and so many houses of relatives have been razed down. Yet he has been arrested as a troublemaker
YAAK 8 years ago

one of those in Accra causing trouble. Instead of preaching peace, you come here with your parochial statement to create more trouble. This young man was caught red handed and you should commend the police, instead..anyway fr ...
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one of those in Accra causing trouble. Instead of preaching peace, you come here with your parochial statement to create more trouble. This young man was caught red handed and you should commend the police, instead..anyway from your writing its is clear --pray for gods intervention
Albert 8 years ago

It's rather unfortunate how the devil is using the youth of today to destroy Ghana whiles the youth are the future of the country. It's had time Ghanaians raise up to pray for the future of the nation.

It's rather unfortunate how the devil is using the youth of today to destroy Ghana whiles the youth are the future of the country. It's had time Ghanaians raise up to pray for the future of the nation.
KOMBAT Alhassan 8 years ago

Why can't we forget this foolish things n concentrate development in the area

Why can't we forget this foolish things n concentrate development in the area
mingaar n iddrisu(Dessy n promzy) 8 years ago

we pray that both the opposition people should understand each other n lets live like one family .we pray for God intervention in dis issues of conflict

we pray that both the opposition people should understand each other n lets live like one family .we pray for God intervention in dis issues of conflict
northern erz r still villagers. 8 years ago

very bad.
find Sam church to go.
nkurase niii

very bad.
find Sam church to go.
nkurase niii

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