'I will tell President Mahama it's not necessary' - General Nunoo Mensah on free tertiary tuition proposal

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Rose 11 months ago

Where were you when Mahama first made this promise

Where were you when Mahama first made this promise
OSABARIMA MENSA 11 months ago

John DARIGA Mahama should come with a health warning. He will f.ck this country real bad. DUMSOR 2 and FUEL SHORTAGES are on the way to you gullible people. Enjoy the impending DARKNESS. Gyimii saa!

John DARIGA Mahama should come with a health warning. He will f.ck this country real bad. DUMSOR 2 and FUEL SHORTAGES are on the way to you gullible people. Enjoy the impending DARKNESS. Gyimii saa!
Enoch 11 months ago

It will happen after taking all the stolen money , lands and cars.... Ghana is RICH and anything we, want is possible.....

It will happen after taking all the stolen money , lands and cars.... Ghana is RICH and anything we, want is possible.....
Enoch 11 months ago

It will happen after taking all the stolen money , lands and cars.... Ghana is RICH and anything we want, is possible.....

It will happen after taking all the stolen money , lands and cars.... Ghana is RICH and anything we want, is possible.....
Sue 10 months ago

@ Osabarima You are a very tiresome person and a truly negative and hard hearted person. Ghanaians have made their choice and God Almighty has placed his stamp on it. JDM is here to stay so kindly zip it and let us have our p ...
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@ Osabarima You are a very tiresome person and a truly negative and hard hearted person. Ghanaians have made their choice and God Almighty has placed his stamp on it. JDM is here to stay so kindly zip it and let us have our peace. You don’t have to like the man but jeez, let him work in peace. What is this? Oh Charley you Dey bore me ruff.
Where is that Kofi Badu the twep 10 months ago

Your foolish party left us with a 700billion debt, bankruptcy, financial haircuts, corruption,arrogance, incompetence etc. you have some nerves. Go and sit at your corner and cry over your potooor lost and let’s think. The ...
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Your foolish party left us with a 700billion debt, bankruptcy, financial haircuts, corruption,arrogance, incompetence etc. you have some nerves. Go and sit at your corner and cry over your potooor lost and let’s think. The nation builder is at the helm now.
Czar 11 months ago

He has assured Ghanaians that is what he want to do,he is not a scammer, by the way who are you Mr Mensah?

He has assured Ghanaians that is what he want to do,he is not a scammer, by the way who are you Mr Mensah?
Coitus di mumuayey 11 months ago

But he promised this academic year! So y has the president left parents and admitted students with a stress of meeting a deadline by Friday to pay their fees. Failure to pay means, ur admission is gone.
This is very unfair!

But he promised this academic year! So y has the president left parents and admitted students with a stress of meeting a deadline by Friday to pay their fees. Failure to pay means, ur admission is gone.
This is very unfair!
Onaapo 10 months ago

NDC cannot run away from it's promises.
IT'S THE REASON WHY MANY VOTE FOR YOU
IF YOUR GOVT FAILED TO IMPLEMENT THESE PROMISES I WILL STAGE ONE MAN DEMONSTRATION AGAINST YOUR GOVT

NDC cannot run away from it's promises.
IT'S THE REASON WHY MANY VOTE FOR YOU
IF YOUR GOVT FAILED TO IMPLEMENT THESE PROMISES I WILL STAGE ONE MAN DEMONSTRATION AGAINST YOUR GOVT
MoonGod 10 months ago

this dementiated old soldier has be one a nuisance

this dementiated old soldier has be one a nuisance
BANKRUPT GHANAIANS WON'T TOLERATE THIEVERY, LAZINESS AND FREELOADERS 10 months ago

THE ABOVE SHOULD'VE BEEN THE MESSAGE AND COMMANDMENTS FROM MAHAMA TO HIS CLUELESS APPOINTEES, KNOWING THAT HE'S ONE OF THEM.

HOGWASH! GHANA'S LEADERS ARE, A BUNCH OF LAZY CLUELESS EFUOM LOOTERS AND FREELOADERS. COMPARE BAN ...
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THE ABOVE SHOULD'VE BEEN THE MESSAGE AND COMMANDMENTS FROM MAHAMA TO HIS CLUELESS APPOINTEES, KNOWING THAT HE'S ONE OF THEM.

HOGWASH! GHANA'S LEADERS ARE, A BUNCH OF LAZY CLUELESS EFUOM LOOTERS AND FREELOADERS. COMPARE BANKRUPT GHANA LEADERS TO THE LEADERS OF THE TAX-FREE WEALTHY GULF ARAB STATES, AND MY REASONING IS NOT FARFETCHED. GHANA'S LEADERS ARE USELESS.

TAX-FREE DUBAI WAS COMPLETELY TRANSFORMED BY ONLY ONE HUMAN BEING, SHEIKH MOHAMMED AL-MAKTUOM WITH ONLY CRUDE OIL AND LNG EXPORT RRVENUES.

GIVE A PLACE LIKE DUBAI TO A GHANAIAN LEADER TO DEVELOP, AND S/HE WILL LEAVE A LEGACY OF SHIT ALL OVER THAT PLACE AMIDST ADOWA DANCING TO CELEBRATE HIM LIKE THEY DO KUFUOR AND AKUFO-ADDO. THAT'S THE GHANA "LEADERSHIP" FOR YOU.

ALL OF GHANA'S LEADERS COME IN TO LOOT AND FREELOAD ON THE BANKRUPT AND HIGHLY-TAXED POOR GHANAIAN. THAT'S WHAT THEY KNOW BEST - CREATE, LOOT AND SHARE, WHILE THEY DUMP DEBTS ON GHANAIANS TO FORK OUT IN KILLER TAXES, HIGH PRICE LEVELS AND A LEGACY OF FRAUDULENT DEBTS.

WHERE ARE ALL THE TOP OF THE RANGE EXPENSIVE MERCEDES MAYBACH AND LEXUS 4x4 V8 VEHICLES AKUFO-ADDO AND KUFUOR RODE IN?

FREELOADING AKUFO-ADDO PURCHASED AND HAS KEPT ALL THOSE VEHICLES AS PART OF HIS PLETHORA OF RETIREMENT BENEFITS AT A TIME GHANA AND GHANAIANS ARE BANKRUPT AND HIGHLY IN DEBTS TO THE IMF AND OTHER LENDERS.

MAHAMA HAS ALSO COME TO REPEAT THAT VICIOUS PRESIDENTIAL CYCLE OF FREELOADING ON THE BANKRUPT GHANAIAN TAXPAYER. KUFUOR AND RAWLINGS WERE NO DIFFERENT, ALL FREELOADING ON THE POOR BANKRUPT GHANAIAN.

GHANAIAN LEADERS ARE ALL FRAUDULENT THIEVES, LAZY AND FREELOADERS. THE HISTORY IS THERE FOR ALL TO KNOW.

GHANA WILL BE PERPETUALLY POOR IF THIS CYCLE OF FREELOADING ON THE POOR TAXPAYER DOES NOT STOP.
Solomon Nana Agyemang 11 months ago

KINDLY KEEP THOSE VIEWS TO TOURSELF SIR

KINDLY KEEP THOSE VIEWS TO TOURSELF SIR
Koo 11 months ago

Sir why didnt you tell him before election ?

Sir why didnt you tell him before election ?
Achakanapaya 11 months ago

off. Old confused man.

off. Old confused man.
JANKROMAH 11 months ago

EXACTLY what I thought......It is so TOTALLY UNNECESSARY......

but POLITICIANS will be POLITICIANS.

To JDM.....to Reset Ghana.......YOU MUST FIRST REBUILD the ECONOMY........and then you can start being a SANTA CLAUS... ...
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EXACTLY what I thought......It is so TOTALLY UNNECESSARY......

but POLITICIANS will be POLITICIANS.

To JDM.....to Reset Ghana.......YOU MUST FIRST REBUILD the ECONOMY........and then you can start being a SANTA CLAUS.......
Kofi Akuffo 11 months ago

This man should not mislead parents. It is only first years whose fees will be paid by the central for just one year. NDC can never be NPP. HE SHOULD STOP THAT

This man should not mislead parents. It is only first years whose fees will be paid by the central for just one year. NDC can never be NPP. HE SHOULD STOP THAT
Farouq 11 months ago

I am very sure you're aware that those who can't pay don't get the scholarships but those who can pay qualify General. I know of napo and General mosquito getting scholarships in Ghana

I am very sure you're aware that those who can't pay don't get the scholarships but those who can pay qualify General. I know of napo and General mosquito getting scholarships in Ghana
Volta 11 months ago

Ghanaians are speechless with surprise at the turn of events after the swearing in of John Mahama. A grand agenda is being set for him not to fulfil the sweet promises that brought him to power. Big men in his party and pro-N ...
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Ghanaians are speechless with surprise at the turn of events after the swearing in of John Mahama. A grand agenda is being set for him not to fulfil the sweet promises that brought him to power. Big men in his party and pro-NDC political analysts seem to have just suddenly woken up to the realisation that some promises are not feasible. Think about the LGBTQ bill, free SHS policy, e-levy and now the free tuition for first year tertiary students. They were all mute during the campaign period. I guess many people voted for the NDC because of these promises. We shall see if the president will refuse to walk the talk.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 months ago

Politics is usually funny and full of deceits. The gullible ones are easily manipulated. I wonder why people just easily believe in Politicians . When can people know and understand that Politicians are liars? I just pity the ...
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Politics is usually funny and full of deceits. The gullible ones are easily manipulated. I wonder why people just easily believe in Politicians . When can people know and understand that Politicians are liars? I just pity the deceived people for always letting their guards down.
Mensa 11 months ago

Mahama is now hiring " lawyers" to undo his azaa manifesto promises.You think Ghanaians are fools

Mahama is now hiring " lawyers" to undo his azaa manifesto promises.You think Ghanaians are fools
Nico 11 months ago

Interesting times ahead

Interesting times ahead
Kennedy Nyeseh Ofori 11 months ago

Was this man asleep when JDM made the promise? We will wait for next academic year to see what happens. Is a social contact Ghanaians signed with him. JDM and NDC cannot take us for balls of Kenkey. Honour your promise please ...
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Was this man asleep when JDM made the promise? We will wait for next academic year to see what happens. Is a social contact Ghanaians signed with him. JDM and NDC cannot take us for balls of Kenkey. Honour your promise please.
Ama ghana. 11 months ago

This man like to bring problem for himself, you will let these ndc Tasmania devils to tear you apart.

This man like to bring problem for himself, you will let these ndc Tasmania devils to tear you apart.
Fairman 11 months ago

With all due to the retired general, it appears he is beginning see things in narrow perspectives. Did he read the Ndc manifesto and reason behind the chosen theme of Stressfree?
Don't you think it's time to say goodbye to e ...
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With all due to the retired general, it appears he is beginning see things in narrow perspectives. Did he read the Ndc manifesto and reason behind the chosen theme of Stressfree?
Don't you think it's time to say goodbye to excessive public pronouncements and take the needed rest? Don't you think you are now becoming a nuisance person. From Winneba I understand and perhaps Afenyo Markin is imitating your rather bad example.
Take a bow before the applause ceases the almighty General General Nunoo Mensah.
Collins GH 11 months ago

Hahahahahahahahahahaha , the child that says the father will not sleep, that child also Will not sleep. Interesting times ahead in Ghana.

Hahahahahahahahahahaha , the child that says the father will not sleep, that child also Will not sleep. Interesting times ahead in Ghana.
Mr Ibu 11 months ago

Whatever they said they will do when they come to power they have to do it otherwise it will go against them in 2028

Whatever they said they will do when they come to power they have to do it otherwise it will go against them in 2028
Coitus di mumuayey 11 months ago

It was a political talk. As we speak students who got admissions have up to this friday to pay their fees else they lose their admission status. Parents are stressed now going round looking for help. This is very unfair. Mr ...
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It was a political talk. As we speak students who got admissions have up to this friday to pay their fees else they lose their admission status. Parents are stressed now going round looking for help. This is very unfair. Mr. President, kindly engage the universities as soon as possible cos people are going to lose their admissions!
Kofi 11 months ago

Mahama please watch those old men around you who talk plenty. They are creating unnecessary noise that will make you unpopular. These were campaign promises which people are waiting patiently for you to implement.

Mahama please watch those old men around you who talk plenty. They are creating unnecessary noise that will make you unpopular. These were campaign promises which people are waiting patiently for you to implement.
Saviyo 11 months ago

This stupid people have now found voice to speak anyhow. Ghanaians voted on policies not sheer political affiliation. This idiot must learn how to talk to us. You don't know Ghanaians. They can beat your stupidity but for a t ...
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This stupid people have now found voice to speak anyhow. Ghanaians voted on policies not sheer political affiliation. This idiot must learn how to talk to us. You don't know Ghanaians. They can beat your stupidity but for a time.
GHANABA FOOLISH NPP CRIMINALS 11 months ago

HOW MANY YEARS FOR U TO DIE? DIDNT U ALSO BENEFITED ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BY THE GOVT WHEN U WERE IN THE ARMED FORCES? UR STUPID FACE LIKE MY GRANDMA ANUS, KWASIA MAN, FOOLISH MAN GO AWAY FROM HERE, U WILL ALL DIE OF ST ...
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HOW MANY YEARS FOR U TO DIE? DIDNT U ALSO BENEFITED ONE WAY OR THE OTHER BY THE GOVT WHEN U WERE IN THE ARMED FORCES? UR STUPID FACE LIKE MY GRANDMA ANUS, KWASIA MAN, FOOLISH MAN GO AWAY FROM HERE, U WILL ALL DIE OF STROKE ONE BY ONE. KWASIA OLD BULL
T-Pain 10 months ago

"Benefit by the government"- what kind of English is that?

"Benefit by the government"- what kind of English is that?
Patriot 11 months ago

His solution is not to improve the quality of tertiary institutions but rather to condemn them and to disparage the students - way to go Oldman who has benefited from the country's largess to get to where he's today - shockin ...
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His solution is not to improve the quality of tertiary institutions but rather to condemn them and to disparage the students - way to go Oldman who has benefited from the country's largess to get to where he's today - shocking condescending statements- shame on him.
First Offer 11 months ago

This old talkative man? Leave Mahama to govern

This old talkative man? Leave Mahama to govern
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KWAME NKRUMAH NOA NA OMPER YASEM NO 11 months ago

Who are you?

Who are you?
Koa 11 months ago

Who are those who can pay and those who can not pay. You talk as if you are are coming from the mars. Aren't scholarship meant for our poor cocoa farmers been taken by the same rich people for their children. So give me the m ...
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Who are those who can pay and those who can not pay. You talk as if you are are coming from the mars. Aren't scholarship meant for our poor cocoa farmers been taken by the same rich people for their children. So give me the modalities, Mr General who is a 'double politician' but who refuses to acknowledge it
Baba Mutala Edem 11 months ago

We don't need your views. You have exhausted your relevance!

We don't need your views. You have exhausted your relevance!
SOLOMON K 11 months ago

OMG, is this coming from a child?

OMG, is this coming from a child?
action 10 months ago

Thank you. The money should go to the basic schools where there are no buildinds and teachers' accomodations in many rurals areas. True it is not necessary at all. Yea parents must bear the full cost. Ghana is broke.

Thank you. The money should go to the basic schools where there are no buildinds and teachers' accomodations in many rurals areas. True it is not necessary at all. Yea parents must bear the full cost. Ghana is broke.
NPP CRIMINAL , WHY FEAR ORAL? 10 months ago

NPP IS JUST A CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE, NOT A POLITICAL PARTY, NOW WE ALL KNOW, OUR EYES ARE NOW OPENED,EVERY CARD BEARING NPP MEMBER IS A THIEF, KWASIA POLITCAL PARTY, U WILL ROT IN OPPOSITION FOR 20YRS, MARK IT. ARMED ROB ...
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NPP IS JUST A CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE, NOT A POLITICAL PARTY, NOW WE ALL KNOW, OUR EYES ARE NOW OPENED,EVERY CARD BEARING NPP MEMBER IS A THIEF, KWASIA POLITCAL PARTY, U WILL ROT IN OPPOSITION FOR 20YRS, MARK IT. ARMED ROBBERS, STATE LOOTERS. NPP NEVER AGAIN. U SEE THE STATUS OF KUFOUR NOW? DESPITE THE VODAPHONE LOOT AND MONEY HE HAS SEE WHERE HE IS. U WILL ALL DIE OF STROKE ONE BY ONE, MARK IT. KWASIAFOURRRRR
Maami 10 months ago

FREE TVET IS THE WAY FORWARD.

FREE TVET IS THE WAY FORWARD.
Visita 10 months ago

This old retired General is living in cloud cookoo land. With the very high level of dishonesty in the country,how could you determine ones ability to pay?Means testing is done in advanced countries which have mechanisms in p ...
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This old retired General is living in cloud cookoo land. With the very high level of dishonesty in the country,how could you determine ones ability to pay?Means testing is done in advanced countries which have mechanisms in place to ascertain income of citizens both in the formal and informal sectors.Even in those countries,the cost and time involved to means test are a headache.Talking of scholarships,how many students from poor backgrounds get them.Free universal SHS is practical and cost effective
KOFI NKRANPAN 10 months ago

During Rawlings tenure and NDC times NO Ashanti was EVER given a scholarship to study in Ghana or abroad. It was given only to Ewes .It was a one way street.And all the wealth from Akan lands.

During Rawlings tenure and NDC times NO Ashanti was EVER given a scholarship to study in Ghana or abroad. It was given only to Ewes .It was a one way street.And all the wealth from Akan lands.
Hey 10 months ago

Go away. We dont need your stinking advice

Go away. We dont need your stinking advice
Kwam 10 months ago

I agree with the old soldier and think this wholesale free tertiary is not needed now. Why can't government put in place measures to increase the students loan scheme. So that those who need it can apply for that loan and rep ...
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I agree with the old soldier and think this wholesale free tertiary is not needed now. Why can't government put in place measures to increase the students loan scheme. So that those who need it can apply for that loan and repay back after school. That we rather need the expansion of hostel , lecture halls and other facilities to accommodate more students.
Fireman 10 months ago

Exactly what I was saying Sir, thank God we have another sensible person

Exactly what I was saying Sir, thank God we have another sensible person
Kojo Osei 10 months ago

What is wrong with that general? There is free high school education in every civilized country if you are you can send your child to private school Don't disgraced yourself among Ghanaians as you disgraced yourself and Ghana ...
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What is wrong with that general? There is free high school education in every civilized country if you are you can send your child to private school Don't disgraced yourself among Ghanaians as you disgraced yourself and Ghana in Liberia during ECOMOG operations Thank you

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