Standards Authority justifies importation of toxic fuels into Ghana

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kofi adu 7 years ago

this is a top level mafia.kennedy agyapong and kofi adams are fronting for a foreign company.watch out

this is a top level mafia.kennedy agyapong and kofi adams are fronting for a foreign company.watch out
OLD SOLDIER 7 years ago

Author:- Kombomyum Sampson k .....
It is only fools who vote for ndc. Everyone knows that Npp will win this election except ndc fools. Can ndc bring any good thing to Ghanaians? Ndc and John mahama has been cursed by God. M ...
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Author:- Kombomyum Sampson k .....
It is only fools who vote for ndc. Everyone knows that Npp will win this election except ndc fools. Can ndc bring any good thing to Ghanaians? Ndc and John mahama has been cursed by God. May God take away that cup of suffering from Ghanaians
KWAKU MANU 7 years ago

Here is the body that should be protecting our society from unscrupulous people now actually defending them. What has Ghana come to? Lord, save Ghana from this MAHAMA-NDC GOVERNMENT

Here is the body that should be protecting our society from unscrupulous people now actually defending them. What has Ghana come to? Lord, save Ghana from this MAHAMA-NDC GOVERNMENT
Observer 7 years ago

Like virtually everyone on the national payroll, the Standards Authority personnel can be and are bought for a pittance. Hundreds of dangerously substandard products, from fuel to pharmaceuticals, from food items to electrica ...
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Like virtually everyone on the national payroll, the Standards Authority personnel can be and are bought for a pittance. Hundreds of dangerously substandard products, from fuel to pharmaceuticals, from food items to electrical goods, are routinely imported without even the most cursory inspection by the public servants whose salaries are paid by the taxpayer. Never mind that these products kill people. This is the reality in Ghana, and the culprits are untouchable.
edi 7 years ago

we are tired of your bull-shit man

we are tired of your bull-shit man
God Save us!!! 7 years ago

These guys together everyone that is involved belong to jail and nothing else. Monetary greediness has clout the judgement of an African man, if this is not criminal, then I don't know.what is. Both the nation's health and pr ...
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These guys together everyone that is involved belong to jail and nothing else. Monetary greediness has clout the judgement of an African man, if this is not criminal, then I don't know.what is. Both the nation's health and properties are at risk.
Lixo 7 years ago

The black African will kill for money. God, why ??

The black African will kill for money. God, why ??
boka 7 years ago

check the world news, this is not new.

check the world news, this is not new.
SANKOFA 7 years ago

IT IS TRUE I HEARD FROM BBC NEWS THAT THEY WERE EXPORTING IT TO AFRICA COUNTRIES SO BEWARE OF YOUR COMMENTS.THEY NAMED THE COMPANIES THAT IMPORT THEM.

IT IS TRUE I HEARD FROM BBC NEWS THAT THEY WERE EXPORTING IT TO AFRICA COUNTRIES SO BEWARE OF YOUR COMMENTS.THEY NAMED THE COMPANIES THAT IMPORT THEM.
Mr Bond 7 years ago

Folks this sad day for Ghana.Cry Ghana by beloved country cry for your health and life is being destroy by your clueless,Ignorant,Useless president John Dramani Mahama who don't care a hoot about Ghanaians but all he cares is ...
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Folks this sad day for Ghana.Cry Ghana by beloved country cry for your health and life is being destroy by your clueless,Ignorant,Useless president John Dramani Mahama who don't care a hoot about Ghanaians but all he cares is stealing our money and nothing else.Folks president John Dramani Mahama lack of consent for look Chinese national destroying our forest,water,farmer lands and ecosystems with toxic chemicals is not only those in the rural areas are at risk but those in the cities too are at risk too as those in the villages because our useless president is importing toxic fuel into the country from Europe which is not safe for them because it cause cancer,Lung cancer,Heart failure and heart defects and breathing problems and Kidney failure because president John Dramani Mahama don't respect your life.Folks this is double casualties no one is safe under our useless ignorant clueless president John Dramani Mahama and the Bible said "lack of knowledge My people perish"Folks president John Dramani Mahama is killing your all gradually.Folks is it not what is good for the goose is also good for the gender or is what is bad for the gender is good for the goose?Folks Our useless clueless president John Dramani Mahama don't deserve your vote.
Bediako imports 7 years ago

Bediako what are you saying???
Because of money Ghanaians should die?
Nonsense,do we not PAY for the diesel?

Bediako what are you saying???
Because of money Ghanaians should die?
Nonsense,do we not PAY for the diesel?
OBSERVERS WITHOUT BORDERS 7 years ago

Very well said and a very good comment.KEEP IT UP brother.

Very well said and a very good comment.KEEP IT UP brother.
eye zooooo 7 years ago

OUR MAIN PROBLEM IN GHANA IS HOW TO BOOT OUT THESE CORRUPT NDC FROM THE COUNTRY..NOW THEY HAVE IMPORTED SICKNESS TO GHANAIANS ..BECAUSE THEY WANTED TO KEEP THE MONEY .

OUR MAIN PROBLEM IN GHANA IS HOW TO BOOT OUT THESE CORRUPT NDC FROM THE COUNTRY..NOW THEY HAVE IMPORTED SICKNESS TO GHANAIANS ..BECAUSE THEY WANTED TO KEEP THE MONEY .
Lixo 7 years ago

Sorry, bro. Just a reminder. NDC is run by Ghanaians so as the other political parties. The truth is, same Ghanaians seen ?

Sorry, bro. Just a reminder. NDC is run by Ghanaians so as the other political parties. The truth is, same Ghanaians seen ?
Obuama 7 years ago

It would be of interest to find out how long Ghana has been importing the high content sulphur diesel. Was it the case during the NPP era of President Kufuor? It's only then that we can continue to condemn President Mahama ...
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It would be of interest to find out how long Ghana has been importing the high content sulphur diesel. Was it the case during the NPP era of President Kufuor? It's only then that we can continue to condemn President Mahama for introducing corruption to Ghana. Some of us are still reeling from the corruption that took place during the NPP era
ata 7 years ago

Wow...I can't believe this. So because we are poor we should eat poisoned meat to feel our stomach though we know it will kill us? Smh

Wow...I can't believe this. So because we are poor we should eat poisoned meat to feel our stomach though we know it will kill us? Smh
Nana Ama 7 years ago

Fools

Fools
Kofi 7 years ago

Fuel expensive why allow the vehicle

Fuel expensive why allow the vehicle
kuuso 7 years ago

Africa leaders for you.The care only about their bank accounts and children not people.

Africa leaders for you.The care only about their bank accounts and children not people.
Doubtful Thomas 7 years ago

It is scandalous for the Standards Authority to admit that they deliberately import toxic lubricants for use in this country. They do not care about the health implications of the fumes that cause bronchitis, asthma and coug ...
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It is scandalous for the Standards Authority to admit that they deliberately import toxic lubricants for use in this country. They do not care about the health implications of the fumes that cause bronchitis, asthma and cough, to mention just a few. They do not care about medical costs. No wonder the National Insurance Service is collapsing.
J.D. Mahama 7 years ago

That is Ghana for us. The leaders do not care a hoot about the welfare of it's citizenry at all. Listen to this nonsense being spew by these stupid officials. Anytime that I go to Ghana and when buying fuel at the Gas station ...
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That is Ghana for us. The leaders do not care a hoot about the welfare of it's citizenry at all. Listen to this nonsense being spew by these stupid officials. Anytime that I go to Ghana and when buying fuel at the Gas stations I warn the fuel attendants to quit such a job because they will eventually die from inhaling those chemical fumes from the pump since the quality of fuel in Ghana is substandard and contain toxic chemicals that are cancer causing. Now there we go with these NDC officials claiming that we cannot afford a quality fuel and therefore we should keep quiet and die. What a travesty
spiritual 7 years ago

100% nonsensical. idiots, who is more important? Money or human life?

100% nonsensical. idiots, who is more important? Money or human life?
Kotokopia 7 years ago

This board is s useless government agency. They are shining asses, sitting tight in their offices doing no monitoring. There a lot of sub standard products (Sachet water and others) but these silly blokes never go after them ...
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This board is s useless government agency. They are shining asses, sitting tight in their offices doing no monitoring. There a lot of sub standard products (Sachet water and others) but these silly blokes never go after them because their underwears are dirty. What nonsense are they saying? That we can only pay for toxic petrol?? Beast they are!!!!!
Lixo 7 years ago

That baaaaad Ghanaian culture is, indiscipline.

That baaaaad Ghanaian culture is, indiscipline.
Hanson 7 years ago

This is Ghana for you. Who is going to benefit from this? Somebody is importing a substandard commodity so they can rake in more profit.

This is Ghana for you. Who is going to benefit from this? Somebody is importing a substandard commodity so they can rake in more profit.
Adongo 7 years ago

The defence put up by GSA that importing non-sulfur fuel will cost too much for the average Ghanaian is a sad reflection of how they value our lives. It is said that a cheap thing is more costly in the long run.

To GSA, im ...
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The defence put up by GSA that importing non-sulfur fuel will cost too much for the average Ghanaian is a sad reflection of how they value our lives. It is said that a cheap thing is more costly in the long run.

To GSA, importation of toxic fuel which has the potential of causing even death is ok as long as their salary is paid. They have toyed with and continue to toy with our lives as long as they import these fuels into Ghana.

If they are confronted with this dilemma of either importing toxic fuels which are cheaper or non-toxic ones which are more expensive, they should have informed us Ghanaians about it to enable us decide after being educated on the pros/cons of it.

Is it possible that these toxic fuels could be the cause of deaths in young people these days?
kobby 7 years ago

listen to dis idiots .

listen to dis idiots .
him 7 years ago

Woooow. Africa exporting crude oil yet gets below standard fuel for use. .
Africans should now accept that we are second class humans...

Woooow. Africa exporting crude oil yet gets below standard fuel for use. .
Africans should now accept that we are second class humans...
lrn 7 years ago

None of them have the interest of the nation at heart! First of all is ndc. They are more notorious than the most evil armed robbers in the nation. Ghanaians are too timid to look on these idiots parading as politicians take ...
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None of them have the interest of the nation at heart! First of all is ndc. They are more notorious than the most evil armed robbers in the nation. Ghanaians are too timid to look on these idiots parading as politicians take away their destiny from them.
Jim 7 years ago

This is Insane to justify this action. How do think about your people. wow.

This is Insane to justify this action. How do think about your people. wow.
Marcol 7 years ago

THIS MAN IS MAD. DOES HE KNOW HOW MUCH A HOSPITAL BILL COST A SICK PATIENT,

THIS MAN IS MAD. DOES HE KNOW HOW MUCH A HOSPITAL BILL COST A SICK PATIENT,
Skipper 7 years ago

HOW CAN YOU PUT MONEY OVER LIFES. JUST BECAUSE THE CONTINENT IS POOR DOESN'T MEAN THEY DESERVE ANY LESS ASS WHOLE.

HOW CAN YOU PUT MONEY OVER LIFES. JUST BECAUSE THE CONTINENT IS POOR DOESN'T MEAN THEY DESERVE ANY LESS ASS WHOLE.
kofi ablorde 7 years ago

Unbelievable!!!!. we don't like ourselves as Africans. What is bad for any.other human beings is good for Africa. We shall surely imbibe poverty as an African phenomenon
and die in our hundreds because our policy makers t ...
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Unbelievable!!!!. we don't like ourselves as Africans. What is bad for any.other human beings is good for Africa. We shall surely imbibe poverty as an African phenomenon
and die in our hundreds because our policy makers think we deserve it.
Sam 7 years ago

But why those of u in authority so wicked?so our lives are not important than the toxic that they allow in?they should know we do not even have any effective health system.toxic products are sent in yet we pay expensively for ...
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But why those of u in authority so wicked?so our lives are not important than the toxic that they allow in?they should know we do not even have any effective health system.toxic products are sent in yet we pay expensively for them,why?else where these products are of high quality yet affordable.
PeOple in authority need to sit up!!!
boka 7 years ago

you should have at least inform the public about it and also give them to option to choose. some one need to sue them

you should have at least inform the public about it and also give them to option to choose. some one need to sue them
Nii from Mamprobi 7 years ago

Simple solution, Gov should invest in Plants to Refine Oil and Diezel in Ghana!! hmmmm , what type of leadership is this! What is purpose of TOR (Tema Oil refinery?????

Simple solution, Gov should invest in Plants to Refine Oil and Diezel in Ghana!! hmmmm , what type of leadership is this! What is purpose of TOR (Tema Oil refinery?????
Derek Sangari 7 years ago

The problem with sulphur is it affects the brain. So is it cheaper to have a high level of morons than reduce the taxes leveled on petroleum products to be able to buy the D2 standard that has less sulphur. Come on don't we ...
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The problem with sulphur is it affects the brain. So is it cheaper to have a high level of morons than reduce the taxes leveled on petroleum products to be able to buy the D2 standard that has less sulphur. Come on don't we care about the welfare of the best resource we have which are the people. We are a lost nation, let us calculate the cost in terms of human resources and maybe we will rethink our position.
Lixo 7 years ago

My humble advise to those nation wreckers is that, they should not deceive themselves with that evil money because they will also be caught in the repercussions of their greed. After all, their little mind is that when they f ...
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My humble advise to those nation wreckers is that, they should not deceive themselves with that evil money because they will also be caught in the repercussions of their greed. After all, their little mind is that when they fall sick, they have amassed enough money for medical care anywhere in the world. Am still reminding them. That won't work.
Public Interest Citizen 7 years ago

Is this guy serious? Please refer to the mandate of the Ghana Standard Authority and their stated objective and responsibility to the Ghanaian consumer. Is this guy saying the Ghana Standards Authority's benchmark for approvi ...
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Is this guy serious? Please refer to the mandate of the Ghana Standard Authority and their stated objective and responsibility to the Ghanaian consumer. Is this guy saying the Ghana Standards Authority's benchmark for approving products imported into Ghana is the price of the product? No wonder the Ghana marketplace is flooded with fake and substandard pharmaceutical products, unwholesome poultry & meat products and all sorts of expired goods. This guy should resign in shame! But then again, people placed in authority in Ghana have no shame.
Sappey-Agboh, Lagbohkope-Tsiame 7 years ago

Listen to the PRO and you will realise what a waste of space he is. In the UK, kids will refer to him as 'wasteman'. We are prepared to sacrifice the future of our country for profit considerations. What at all is wrong with ...
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Listen to the PRO and you will realise what a waste of space he is. In the UK, kids will refer to him as 'wasteman'. We are prepared to sacrifice the future of our country for profit considerations. What at all is wrong with the Blackman? Ghanaians have to rise up and protest. We can't place profit before health considerations.
K Mensah 7 years ago

Mr. Bediako, what are you saying? Is the NDC government happy to see Ghanaians die because of money ? How could they be so wicked. God save us.

Mr. Bediako, what are you saying? Is the NDC government happy to see Ghanaians die because of money ? How could they be so wicked. God save us.
Nani 7 years ago

It's one several reasons i don't trust anything made in Ghana

It's one several reasons i don't trust anything made in Ghana
obi 7 years ago

2 months a go in part of india u cant get in with a truck ,smoking car or vehicle ,why do we want our citizen to finish dead b4 we than come out it must stop now we mean now

2 months a go in part of india u cant get in with a truck ,smoking car or vehicle ,why do we want our citizen to finish dead b4 we than come out it must stop now we mean now
Chris 7 years ago

So all this year they were aware allowed innocent people to die.

So all this year they were aware allowed innocent people to die.
obi 7 years ago

last 2 months in some part of indian no big truck in town no smocking vehicle why cant we keep citizens save

last 2 months in some part of indian no big truck in town no smocking vehicle why cant we keep citizens save
Komla 7 years ago

This guy must resign. But not in mahama's Ghana

This guy must resign. But not in mahama's Ghana
CRAIG, ULM GERMANY. 7 years ago

IMPLICATIONS. ..........Apart from the health hazards. ......whoever brings in a diesel powered vehicle from Europe. ..if not a tropicalised one... .....the car will suffer a lot from frequent part failures especially. ...
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IMPLICATIONS. ..........Apart from the health hazards. ......whoever brings in a diesel powered vehicle from Europe. ..if not a tropicalised one... .....the car will suffer a lot from frequent part failures especially. .......fuel delivery units.........eventually unless less usage the car will give ........unless you are rich.....You can't afford those expensive spares from Germany. ..........This is a raw deal.......from our Ghanaian corrobarators and their European counterparts. ......LOW SULPHUR CONTENT DIESEL IS A MUST NOW.........
KB handover germand 7 years ago

Our mother land ghana is not poor ......because our bad person mahama

Our mother land ghana is not poor ......because our bad person mahama
akwesi 7 years ago

Fuel is more expensive in ghanan than in the usa,meaning we are already paying for premium petrol so were is the profit going to kalabule

Fuel is more expensive in ghanan than in the usa,meaning we are already paying for premium petrol so were is the profit going to kalabule
KB handoven German's 7 years ago

Poor mahama.s ......Nana addo all the way .....

Poor mahama.s ......Nana addo all the way .....
GHANABA 7 years ago

How can this 2000ppm sulphur content better pass that of USA
GOD IS WATCHING U ALL

How can this 2000ppm sulphur content better pass that of USA
GOD IS WATCHING U ALL
Obuama 7 years ago

Is it not better to protect the lives of Ghanaians than bringing in fake or life threatening diesel fuel? How really expensive would the fuel be? Countries in the East Africa region are reported to be importing low sulphur co ...
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Is it not better to protect the lives of Ghanaians than bringing in fake or life threatening diesel fuel? How really expensive would the fuel be? Countries in the East Africa region are reported to be importing low sulphur content specification of 50 ppm while Ghana's sulphur content is 3000!! I think serious investigations should be made to ascertain whether the National Petroleum Authority is really protecting the interest of Ghanaians
Yellow man 7 years ago

Four more years of this mafia/con artist Mahama and his wicked cronies.These baboons are heartless,wicked,atrocious and vile in the heart.They don't give a fuck what happens to you and your health once they make money out of ...
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Four more years of this mafia/con artist Mahama and his wicked cronies.These baboons are heartless,wicked,atrocious and vile in the heart.They don't give a fuck what happens to you and your health once they make money out of us.Those of you who are shouting Mahama's name for four more years,don't worry we shall all meet at Korle Bu when the time comes.
Heavenly 7 years ago

Nonsense what the standard authority people are saying is rubbish. Why don't they say that they are allowing cheap and deadly fuel into the country instead of fuel

Nonsense what the standard authority people are saying is rubbish. Why don't they say that they are allowing cheap and deadly fuel into the country instead of fuel
mahamudu Ali 7 years ago

Mahama himself is toxic to ghana. Why won't he import toxic crude to destroy our vehicles. After all he has destroyed everything he inherited in ghana. Such a thief and destrctive.

Mahama himself is toxic to ghana. Why won't he import toxic crude to destroy our vehicles. After all he has destroyed everything he inherited in ghana. Such a thief and destrctive.
JH New York 7 years ago

Is Senyo Horsi and cohorts alright! Diabolical, inhumane,wicked and corrupt Ghanaian officials don't mind to kill their own peoples to pocket Taxpayers fund.Appropriate legal action should be taken against these Criminals by ...
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Is Senyo Horsi and cohorts alright! Diabolical, inhumane,wicked and corrupt Ghanaian officials don't mind to kill their own peoples to pocket Taxpayers fund.Appropriate legal action should be taken against these Criminals by the Watchdog group. What do they mean by the "better one come at a Cost".Is the Ghanaian Taxpayers Fund for these educated but very foolish Criminals!.
Edem Komla 7 years ago

If you think the problem is with fuel alone, then you need to think again. Ghanaians are being poisoned slowly to death even through the imported food.
Our officials are so corrupt that everything detrimental to our health ...
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If you think the problem is with fuel alone, then you need to think again. Ghanaians are being poisoned slowly to death even through the imported food.
Our officials are so corrupt that everything detrimental to our health is being dumped on us for a few bucks in their pocket
You can not compare USA standards to yours in any way so stop lying to the public. Just fire those corrupt officials and the issue would be rectified.
They don't care about your health. Non of those sub standards products is welcome here in USA anyway
xxxz 7 years ago

oh Ghana, when are we going to get sensible people to run our affairs?

oh Ghana, when are we going to get sensible people to run our affairs?
Pinkra 7 years ago

Do we get value for money from the Standards Board? No, because it has become one of the usual bribe collecting points where even toilet rolls in the country are substandard.

Do we get value for money from the Standards Board? No, because it has become one of the usual bribe collecting points where even toilet rolls in the country are substandard.
CJ 7 years ago

Where's the A.G.,C.I.D.please investigation is to commenced immediately. This is national interest. Truck and car owners whose work has been affected by using this dirty fuel need to file for class action suite.

Where's the A.G.,C.I.D.please investigation is to commenced immediately. This is national interest. Truck and car owners whose work has been affected by using this dirty fuel need to file for class action suite.
Anwona Kanazoe 7 years ago

Diesel imports into ghana have greater negative impact on the environment and human health than galamsey. Food for thought for Ghanaians.

Diesel imports into ghana have greater negative impact on the environment and human health than galamsey. Food for thought for Ghanaians.
One 7 years ago

It's soo sad to hear leaders of Africa (Ghana) thinking of no one but their belly, a leadership that with a weakling knowledge and ideas, Ghana is peaceful is their anthem but on a more serious note,this peaceful statement is ...
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It's soo sad to hear leaders of Africa (Ghana) thinking of no one but their belly, a leadership that with a weakling knowledge and ideas, Ghana is peaceful is their anthem but on a more serious note,this peaceful statement is gradually sinking Ghana to the mud,leaders that show great knowledge in politics but not in development, and most of the citizens follow them in the squalor.
Hmmmm where are we heading?
Our precious fuel given by nature has now turned to nothing at all.

Are we been educated to become retarded brains?
Nope,is time the silent Ghanaians who knows what it takes to develop a nation come to light and lead us to glory.
POLITICS AND POLITICIANS SHOULD STEP DOWN FOR GHANAIANS WITH THE NATION AT HEART.
One 7 years ago

The fuel used freely by these politicians alone could have rectify this problem, yet they make no deductive reasoning to quantify our future.

Shame on these leaders that keep fighting for political parties but not the coun ...
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The fuel used freely by these politicians alone could have rectify this problem, yet they make no deductive reasoning to quantify our future.

Shame on these leaders that keep fighting for political parties but not the country.
Kobina Otumanyi 7 years ago

Kobina Kwabena, please don't get involved ! No good for your fans.

Kobina Kwabena, please don't get involved ! No good for your fans.
Kobina Otumanyi 7 years ago

Sorry I posted this wrongly

Sorry I posted this wrongly
Kobina Otumanyi 7 years ago

GSA has no head. No clear policies it's only a conduit

GSA has no head. No clear policies it's only a conduit
Posca 7 years ago

This standard authority has taken huge kickback from importers of fuel so they dont care about the health of Ghanaians but their pockets shame on you.

This standard authority has taken huge kickback from importers of fuel so they dont care about the health of Ghanaians but their pockets shame on you.
nii nuertey abladey 7 years ago

Foolish talk.from that boss.is the price of a literary.in us same in Ghana.

Foolish talk.from that boss.is the price of a literary.in us same in Ghana.
Aborabora 7 years ago

This is serious. That buying cheap petroleum product is far better than the health of 26 Million Ghanaians. What is going on?

This is serious. That buying cheap petroleum product is far better than the health of 26 Million Ghanaians. What is going on?

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