Debate on age, health of prez hopefuls needless – George Loh

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LIONEL.....Hohoe VR 8 years ago

AFTER 59 YEARS WE DONT HAVE DATA BASE FOR OUR CITIZENRY.ONLY INTERESTED IN WINNING ELECTIONS.Loretta why this situation.Mahama why this situation.What will be your gains.National identification cards should have been our sour ...
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AFTER 59 YEARS WE DONT HAVE DATA BASE FOR OUR CITIZENRY.ONLY INTERESTED IN WINNING ELECTIONS.Loretta why this situation.Mahama why this situation.What will be your gains.National identification cards should have been our source of voting.You don't need to spend time and money removing names.This was muted by Npp Mills/Mahama killed the idea just to be able to use foreigners into a voter register.When Lorita was told to generate a clean register she refuse.Complicating issues and making things hard for her self.
This election is prone to so many issues after election Nov 7.
Are they ready to face it.Or they don't care for their own interest.WHY ARE WE DOING THIS TO MOTHER GHANA
Gyeeda, Sada, Suba,Bus Branding Woyom 8 years ago

NDC is a criminal Organization.

John Mahama must be impeached now!!

STUNNAD is calling on members of parliament as a matter of urgency to save Ghana from eminent collapse, by commencing the impeachment process ...
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NDC is a criminal Organization.

John Mahama must be impeached now!!

STUNNAD is calling on members of parliament as a matter of urgency to save Ghana from eminent collapse, by commencing the impeachment process of President John Dramani Mahama over what we tagged, 'gross misconduct.' When a naked man promises to offer shirt, then we must be careful. When the chief thief begins to cry that his subjects are stealing properties and monies, then the society is at the verge of collapsing. If President Mahama is now shouting of fighting corruption in his government, then Ghanaians should know that they (NDC) have 'finished the country'. Because the crying baby himself is the problem…..PRESIDENT MAHAMA IS MORE CORRUPT THAN ANY MEMBER OF HIS GOVERNMENT. We want to ask Mr. John Dramani, the youthful president, why the Office of Government Machinery (The office of the President), in 2012 spent in excess of GH¢600 million or ¢6 trillion above its approved budget? What did the office of the President spend this money on? We want to know why the Social Protection Programs (SPP) spent over GHC 700 million or ¢7 trillion? The nation needs answers why and how the Ministry of Youth and Sports last year spent over GH¢300 million above its budget. Is it also true that NADMO spent over GHC 300 million cedis just in the last quarter of 2012? Ghanaians are skeptical about President John Mahama's commitment to fight corruption. Indeed, two of the most controversial international transactions associated with this government, or any other government of the Republic for that matter, the $10 billion STX housing deal from Korea and the Embraer 190 Jet and the accompanying $17 million hangar from Brazil were both led by him in his capacity then as Vice President.
It has been alleged without any response from the NDC government, that functionaries of the NDC received at least US$ 1 million dollars in bribery payments from TAQA, the United Arab Emirates based majority shareholder of the Aboadze thermal plant. According to Peter Barker – Homek, the CEO of TAQA at the time “the authorization to triple its output was obtained by inflating the official price of the expansion works” and then paying part of the surplus to government officials. The late President Mills referred to the Armajaro cocoa smuggling case. As early as the second year of the Mills/Mahama administration, Vice-President John Dramani Mahama helped Armajaro to get back their suspended cocoa trading licence, even though the matter shocked the late President Mills and Ghana so much that it merited mention in a state of the nation address. The matter of British Foreign Office officials lobbying then Vice President John Mahama to drop the case raised serious questions in the UK. Yet Ghanaians have been denied an investigation of exactly what motivated the move against the collective interest of Ghanaians.
President John Dramani Mahama led the processes that committed Ghana to the purchase of the grossly bloated Embraer 190 Aircraft and hanger purchase. In 2008, the Armed Forces had negotiated to acquire a hangar at USD5m. Two years later, Vice President Mahama returns from Rio de Janeiro with a cost of USD 17m, a whopping difference of USD12m. We are told that an extra fuel tank on the Aircraft cost USD8m even as the staircase was said to be worth USD1m.
The NDC Government of President Mahama is yet to deny the categorical assertion by former Attorney-General Martin Amidu that President Mills agreed to an investigation of the then Vice President. We are told that under pressure, a three-man committee headed by Mr. Aboah never saw the light of day even though it had terms of reference drafted to investigate the inflated aircraft purchase.
In the same year 2010, Vice President Mahama secretly wrote to the Pierson Capital Group, prepared to commit Ghana to international loan exposures without the knowledge of President Mills. After vehemently denying the letter as a forgery and threatening an investigation by the CID, the Vice President's Office lamely admitted authorship but yet again without explanation about the then Vice President's motives. We are told for the months of October and November 2012 alone, that was two months to the elections, President John Mahama approved and oversaw the reckless dissipation of state funds to the tune of GHC 500 million (5 trillion old cedis). This amount was spent by President Mahama ostensibly on projects such as renovating his office, and for “special operation”. On “special operations” for example GH¢ 3 million (thirty billion old cedis) was released, and GH¢ 3,111,844.66 was paid as “allowances for staff of the Electoral Commission”. So we are not so surprise to watch Dr. Afari Gyan to state shamefully in Supreme Court that there is 'classical definition of over-voting'.
On October 1, 2012, the National Security Council Secretariat received a whopping GH¢ 4,452,450 on “goods and services”. Intriguingly, the request was made on the 1st of October 2012 and the same amount was released on the same day from Account number 2210106.
Similarly, on October, 12, 2012, GH¢ 100,000 (1 billion old cedis) was disbursed from Ghana's coffers for “payment of special allowances”. Fast forward to 21st November, 2012, another GH¢ 3, 000,000 (30 billion old cedis) was disbursed from account number 2111001 for again “special operations budget”. On the 29th of October, 2012 from account number 2210106, payment of GH¢ 1.5 million was made for “goods and services” but was diverted for the rehabilitation of the Mr. Mahama's office. Tactical Corruption!
There is a total failure of leadership, even as insecurity, unprecedented corruption, palpable impunity, massive unemployment and hunger has stalked the land. Corruption is all over the land: you can feel it, smell it, hear it, read it, watch it, and embrace it! President Mahama is a bad example to youth of the nation, he must be impeached.
According to the constitution of Ghana Article 69 talks about removal of president if he is found in accordance with the provision of this article (a) to have acted in willful violation of the oath of allegiance and the presidential oath set out in the Second Schedule to, or in willful violation of any other provision of, this Constitution; or (b) To have conducted himself in a manner- i. Which bring or likely to bring the high office of the president into disrepute ridicule or contempt ii. Prejudicial or inimical to the economy or the security of the state;
Here is the reason:
The scale and scope of stealing, looting, and fraud is riveting to the eyes. One can literally hear the screams of corruption in the banner headlines of the dailies. scandals relating to, SADA ASONGTABA, ISOFOTON, GYEEDA and SUBAH and the over a US$100 million oil revenue loss between 2011 and 2013 as reported by the Public Interest & Accountability Committee with total loss of Ghc5 billion under John Mahama government. This then is the MAHAMA record. Inappropriate use of funds and tender fraud, outright theft, gross extravagance and wastage, inappropriate expenditure etc, etc are sapping the economy and have created an artificial boom, as money that should have gone into infrastructure, maintenance, employment for the jobless, homes for the poor and numerous other fundamental structural elements are being used to buy state banks for family and friends.
The health services have collapsed completely, the country is not performing, the ship is sinking due to poor leadership. We urged all Ghanaians to drop petty sentiments “the hour has come for well wishers to save the ship of the nation from wreck under the leadership of the John Dramani Mahama." The country is broke because the NDC regime has emptied all the treasuries.
To stop any possible attempt of coup d'état, the parliament must act quick to save the nation through constitutional means.
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NDC is a criminal organization.
1. They tightfistedly and criminally indulged in fake judgment debt payments to Cp, Waterville, Isofoton, Africa auto ltd, cronies, etc etc
2. 2. Asiedu nketia bloated his blocks prices and was the sole supplier of blocks for the bui dam. He claimed foolishly that his blocks were quality ones…and ndc also foolishly accepted this criminality by him.
3. 3. Ablakwah okudzeto was lobbying Martin Amidu to pay out fake judgment debts to cronies which the good old martin Amidu flatly refused.
4. 4. Ablakwah okudzeto even lobbied for Africa auto ltd to be paid 1.5 BILLION DOLLARS FAKE JUDGMENT DEBTS.
5. 6. Six Classroom Blocks Costing 80,000.00 Ghc Under Kufforu Is Now Costing 400,000.00 Ghc Under John Mahama And Ndc
6. 5. John Mahama Overspent The 2012 Budget By 4.4 Billion Dollars Just To Win Elections
7. 8. Sada, Gyeeda, Subah, Rlg-Zoomlion-Ndc Govt Collusion To Dupe Ghana.
Wherever NDC is found, there is corruption, stealing, destruction and or killing of innocent humans. NDC came first to kill Ghanaians. For instance, they killed high court judges for no reason; including Justice Koranteng Addow a nursing mother, and two other high court judges among thousands of innocent civilians, burnt them to ashes. NDC came to destroy all the good policies instituted by NPP including, School Feeding Program, Free Maternal Care, National Insurance Scheme, District Assembly Common Fund and the Metro Mass Transportation system among others. They have managed to destroy all of these programs. How callous could they be than this? And finally they have stolen all assets belonging to Ghana, selling all to themselves as beneficiaries. They have stolen Ghana's bulky money in the treasury and last but not the least; they have created Gyeeda, Woyome, Sada, Subah, Merchant Bank, all in the name of judgment debt but rather criminally sharing the monies among themselves. How dare you? I mean how cruel are you to behave like this? NDC is typical in stealing, killing and destroying just as Satan the devil.

NDC government thinks, despite the massive corruption, they can still borrow recklessly and spend their way foolishly into another mandate in 2016, when the nation is over burdened with HIPC and workers wallowing in hunger and over taxed?

Governance under the NDC government is all about deceit and 'opium of the people'. They enjoy everything under the sun but ask us to wait for our basic needs in heaven. And as they ask us to tighten our belts for future betterment, they have already loosened theirs for immediate consumption. They didn't even respect our intelligence when they asked us to wait for a paradise in three years. The truth is that, everything they promise is a mirage and we will never find comfort under them because; they are con-men with con plans.
TRUTH 8 years ago

Why do we retire senior citizens after 60+ years old.
It is to leave room for younger blood and fresh ideas. Hear this, fresh ideas.

Nana Addo does not even understand why many people will prefer cheaper rent and higher e ...
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Why do we retire senior citizens after 60+ years old.
It is to leave room for younger blood and fresh ideas. Hear this, fresh ideas.

Nana Addo does not even understand why many people will prefer cheaper rent and higher electricity cost to the opposite.
He will never understand because his generation and ideas are pass it.

How do you create a better future when you don't allow the youth a chance to lead and perfect their leadership skills from the mistakes they make today.
Even Bakari of Nigeria has admitted old age is affecting his ability to function well.
In fact, in Ivory Coast, Kwatari actually has a head of govt or a Prime minister who actually runs the nation for him.
Ghanaian constitution does not allow this and hence Nana Addo's age and lack of wisdom and his deceit clearly betrays him.
sanjay - Abu Dhabi 8 years ago

if that is true, then nana ado have to resign, because he pass the working aged limit in Ghana, mahama all the way

if that is true, then nana ado have to resign, because he pass the working aged limit in Ghana, mahama all the way
Kofi 8 years ago

Thank you - there's a reason people retire at 60 or maximum 65!

Thank you - there's a reason people retire at 60 or maximum 65!
vigour 8 years ago

Ghanaians should learn from experience when former President Atta Mills have to travel to and fro for medical attention. Nana Addo is too old for Ghana. NPP should get someone who is healthy

Ghanaians should learn from experience when former President Atta Mills have to travel to and fro for medical attention. Nana Addo is too old for Ghana. NPP should get someone who is healthy
Tsooooooo 8 years ago

Ayariga cough too much and cant be a President

Ayariga cough too much and cant be a President
APONKYE 8 years ago

Nana Addo is tired and well past his "SELL BY" date. Let's retire Nana after the 2016 elections by voting for JDM. Nana needs a rest!

Nana Addo is tired and well past his "SELL BY" date. Let's retire Nana after the 2016 elections by voting for JDM. Nana needs a rest!
A ABU 8 years ago

IF AGE IS factor for choosing leaders why don't we go for toddlers?

IF AGE IS factor for choosing leaders why don't we go for toddlers?
Koklotsu 8 years ago

That will border on absurdity!!!!

That will border on absurdity!!!!
Baby 8 years ago

What a stupid comment! Are toddlers adults? Please stop this!

What a stupid comment! Are toddlers adults? Please stop this!
kofi adu 8 years ago

georgeeeee loh,georgeeee loh gerogeeeee loh idiot.

georgeeeee loh,georgeeee loh gerogeeeee loh idiot.
ash t 8 years ago

Talk about USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, etc. They are have presidents or prime ministers under 60yrs old. Why do we go for somebody over 70 years old?

Talk about USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, etc. They are have presidents or prime ministers under 60yrs old. Why do we go for somebody over 70 years old?
Bishop Blay 8 years ago

Kofi Adu, you call George Loh an idiot ? I pity you.

Kofi Adu, you call George Loh an idiot ? I pity you.
JH. New York 8 years ago

Who are those imbeciles that made the suggestion.It's only in Ghana
the youth think they're more Sensible than their parents who had the Common Sense to sent them to Sch to have education.Therefore,the admin of the Country ...
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Who are those imbeciles that made the suggestion.It's only in Ghana
the youth think they're more Sensible than their parents who had the Common Sense to sent them to Sch to have education.Therefore,the admin of the Country should even be handed over to the youth.The youth as future leaders implies that the youth should be employed along side the elderly to acquire knowledge or work experience to add innovation,if any, to take over from the aged.Where in the world did the toddler,kid,or Child build the School he/she attended,etc. Again, know that a Clueless elderly person was clueless from infancy. Or an elderly block head was from the beginning.Therefore,there's nothing like better idea with the youth!.There's only more efficient modern ways of doing things which is not limited to the youth.And as a matter of facts, the elderly would not be as active b'cos of probably, health issue,etc.I think the govt's,past and present lacks of extensive planning on Nation building in Commensurate to Population Growth,etc,in all areas of the Economy is the main factor to these development(limited job avenues or opportunities)in the Country. Leadership in Africa(Ghana) is always over taken by event,whether it's the Rain,Mosquito bites,Food,Inadequate Class Room at all Levels,Job, or Expansion of Existing Facility to accommodate more people.The many Phd and Masters Education earned had not been applied in planning to the benefits or Comfort of our own people,either than personal fat pay Check/Cheque. Therefore,the youth has no option than to demand your job or retire you prematurely to take your job for the mistakes of our Clueless so called leaders,for non performance to the aspirations of their
own people.That means the so called leaderships when in power,do not build the Country but rather do some projects for Political expediency. Therefore,they promote their Parties. That is not Nation building.Coupled with massive Corruptions in govt and bad economic agreements or deals. Remember the Chinese Develp Bank (CDB) Loan,etc,are the reasons majority of the people are in economic hardship, etc. Therefore,what Ghana needs is not the question of how old or young is the leadership but, Someone with a vision,prepared to minimize Corruptions,open market ideas to attract more investers, someone prepared to develop Agricultural (including poultry)to feed ourselves, export more to import only what could not be grown on our land, likes a thing well done(not improvised) A Compassionate person ,to introduce Some Social Interventions,and not one, wicked enough to take Taxes from the lowest of the low(head potter or kayayo,all in the name of Revenue. And not necessarily how many Chain of academic Degrees the person had(sch is good,though) or not. Someone with a Simple Common Sense approach to resolve issues with clarity, a Selfless person.That is the way forward in my personal opinion. Anyway.
Lady 8 years ago

The old adults have failed Ghana! Being old doesn't mean you are wiser than someone younger - not in Ghana! They misbehave - philander and are corrupt!

The old adults have failed Ghana! Being old doesn't mean you are wiser than someone younger - not in Ghana! They misbehave - philander and are corrupt!
OKOROMANSA 8 years ago

WHO KNOWS, PERHAPS IT IS HE AYARIGA WHO IS SICK. HE SHOULD FORGET ABOUT HIS CALL AGAINST NANA ADDO AND DR. MAHAMA BECAUSE IT WILL NOT WORK. AFTER ALL WHAT DOES THE GHANA CONSTITUTION SAY ABOUT THE AGE OF A PRESIDENT? AND WHO ...
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WHO KNOWS, PERHAPS IT IS HE AYARIGA WHO IS SICK. HE SHOULD FORGET ABOUT HIS CALL AGAINST NANA ADDO AND DR. MAHAMA BECAUSE IT WILL NOT WORK. AFTER ALL WHAT DOES THE GHANA CONSTITUTION SAY ABOUT THE AGE OF A PRESIDENT? AND WHO IS GOING TO VOTE FOR THIS AYARIGA GUY?
kk 8 years ago

Health matters here. If u think u r healthy enough to handle biz be bold n publish ur health records. After all u need our votes

Health matters here. If u think u r healthy enough to handle biz be bold n publish ur health records. After all u need our votes
rich 8 years ago

foolish ndc

foolish ndc
David 8 years ago

"needless" because it won't favor your prefered candidate, right?

"needless" because it won't favor your prefered candidate, right?

Debate on age, health of prez hopefuls needless – George Loh

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