Blakofe demands removal of all Chinese-inscribed signposts in Ghana

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Kankamea 9 months ago

This a good call. It's long overdue. How many Ghanaians understand Chinese language on a signpost?

This a good call. It's long overdue. How many Ghanaians understand Chinese language on a signpost?
FRANKIE 9 months ago

21 gun salute for you madam! Even hivis vests worn by industrial and construction and road traffic workers have Chinese inscriptions at their backs. English is our national language and must remain as such until further notic ...
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21 gun salute for you madam! Even hivis vests worn by industrial and construction and road traffic workers have Chinese inscriptions at their backs. English is our national language and must remain as such until further notice. It is the only unifying force that hold us together as a people.
DotCom 9 months ago

You just have to be angry at what is going on in the country. How can we allow foreigners control our country like that? Mahama must bring back our economic, social and political independence.

You just have to be angry at what is going on in the country. How can we allow foreigners control our country like that? Mahama must bring back our economic, social and political independence.
P Djamgbe 9 months ago

My good buddies (all the guys above), I disagree with you on this. If the installation of those signposts is being paid for by the Chinese and they want them to be in their language why not?

My good buddies (all the guys above), I disagree with you on this. If the installation of those signposts is being paid for by the Chinese and they want them to be in their language why not?
MUMU FOOT SOLDIERS 9 months ago

Then next time they pay our books we start reading Chinese in our schools?

Then next time they pay our books we start reading Chinese in our schools?
Adasaman 9 months ago

You are a bloody fool to go this way.

You are a bloody fool to go this way.
Adasaman 9 months ago

My response was meant for P Djamgbe.

My response was meant for P Djamgbe.
YOU COULD EXTEND THAT ARGUMENT TO ENGLISH.WHY NOT USE MULTIPLE GHANAIAN LANGUAGES AS NATIONAL LANGUAGES? THEY DO THAT IN BELGIUM,SWITZELAND AND CANADA!! 9 months ago

This lady's argument is flawed.One could also use the same argument against the English language. Why don't we drop English and then adopt 4 or 5 or 6 Ghanaian languages as NATIONAL LANGUAGES? After all numerous countries ha ...
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This lady's argument is flawed.One could also use the same argument against the English language. Why don't we drop English and then adopt 4 or 5 or 6 Ghanaian languages as NATIONAL LANGUAGES? After all numerous countries have done so!!
Kuasi 9 months ago

You are right,this lady opposes Chinese language but supports English. However, she has forgotten that it was the Chinese who were helping Ghana and the British were invading it.Funny.

You are right,this lady opposes Chinese language but supports English. However, she has forgotten that it was the Chinese who were helping Ghana and the British were invading it.Funny.
Bone crusher 9 months ago

Did you carefully read what she was saying, she used unfortunately,she has already answered what you are saying

Did you carefully read what she was saying, she used unfortunately,she has already answered what you are saying
Wise 9 months ago

Can somebody please, tell me the meaning of Djamgbe?

Can somebody please, tell me the meaning of Djamgbe?
Wofa 9 months ago

Djamgbe means FOOOOOL. Go to China and put Ghanaian names on street posts. They don't respect us, so they must learn to read and understand our street names. People like Djamgbe don't understand how the Chinese operate. They ...
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Djamgbe means FOOOOOL. Go to China and put Ghanaian names on street posts. They don't respect us, so they must learn to read and understand our street names. People like Djamgbe don't understand how the Chinese operate. They have the impression that they are superior to you and do whatever they want.
Please madam, pull those signs down.
Ekua Mansah 9 months ago

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Can a Ghanaian go to any other country and pay to put up a signpost in Twi or GA?? Please use your brain. This type of mentality that just because people can 'buy it's does not mean it shoul ...
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When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Can a Ghanaian go to any other country and pay to put up a signpost in Twi or GA?? Please use your brain. This type of mentality that just because people can 'buy it's does not mean it should be allowed. Remember, that is how some ended up selling Africans to slavers... Just because Europeans had money and sometimes cheap trinkets to pay ... So just get a grip of your thinking and learn to be proud of Ghana and Ghanaians and stop selling yourselves so cheaply! For all you know those Chinese signs could be insulting you! How would you know?! Please, some things like pride in who we are is worth more than anything money can buy.
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The Spear 9 months ago

What a message! Completely certified and approved.

What a message! Completely certified and approved.
moonstone 9 months ago

Those signpost must to be remove now. This degrade our true identity as Ghanaians and Africans. It will never happen in China so why here?

Those signpost must to be remove now. This degrade our true identity as Ghanaians and Africans. It will never happen in China so why here?
Let's go 9 months ago

Am happy with that, but why now where the billboards not there when she was a deputy at her time in office.?
Thank you.

Am happy with that, but why now where the billboards not there when she was a deputy at her time in office.?
Thank you.
Life 9 months ago

@ let's go ...Blakofe is one of the most sensible Ghanaians ever to serve,albeit very briefly.she was deputy CEO yes.there were no Chinese signposts then.during Nana addo's first term, she was made deputy CEO.she immediately ...
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@ let's go ...Blakofe is one of the most sensible Ghanaians ever to serve,albeit very briefly.she was deputy CEO yes.there were no Chinese signposts then.during Nana addo's first term, she was made deputy CEO.she immediately focused her energy on sanitation bcos that is key to success of the tourism sector.all western tourists and others are keen on clean environments,as they are used to in their countries.blakofe has lived most of her life in Europe,so she was dead correct. However the akurasini CEO disagreed with her,always antagonising her efforts.so she honourably resigned and left the gang of thrives at the tourism outfit.with her brief stay she never had the opportunity to make an impact. Her views on sanitation is still relevant today, not only the Chinese creepy signages.
Tosh 9 months ago

It's even worse when we look on, for foreign business entities to fly their national flags on their premises.

It's even worse when we look on, for foreign business entities to fly their national flags on their premises.
HMMM GHANAAA!!!VERY USELESS GOVERNMENT!!! 9 months ago

HMMM GHANAAA!!!I AM SURPRISED IT IS NOW SOMEBODY LIKE BLAKOFE SAYING THIS!!!SOMETIMES I WONDER THE USE AND PURPOSES OF THE GHANA GOVERNMENT AND ITS MINISTRIES AND DEPARTMENTS!!!WHAT ARE THEY DOING SEE THESE SIGN POSTS IN CHIN ...
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HMMM GHANAAA!!!I AM SURPRISED IT IS NOW SOMEBODY LIKE BLAKOFE SAYING THIS!!!SOMETIMES I WONDER THE USE AND PURPOSES OF THE GHANA GOVERNMENT AND ITS MINISTRIES AND DEPARTMENTS!!!WHAT ARE THEY DOING SEE THESE SIGN POSTS IN CHINESE ALL OVER GHANA???CAN GHANAIANS DO THIS IN CHINA???
Truetalk 9 months ago

Low level thinking. Chinese sign post are for Chinese customers.
English is not a Ghanaian language. Promote Ghanaian language like Ghana made items not being discriminatory.
Just like English and French, chines Hausa,Ru ...
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Low level thinking. Chinese sign post are for Chinese customers.
English is not a Ghanaian language. Promote Ghanaian language like Ghana made items not being discriminatory.
Just like English and French, chines Hausa,Russian, Arabic should be made optional language to study not mandatory. Long live ghana
Danso 9 months ago

You are so stupid to say the signs are for Chinese customers.

You are so stupid to say the signs are for Chinese customers.
Agbeli Kumordzi 9 months ago

Another colonization on going in Ghana

Another colonization on going in Ghana
Kojo poku 9 months ago

But the Chinese give Ghana soft loans and interest free loans. It is give and take. We need their assistance right now as Trump USA will NEVER HELP AFRICA

But the Chinese give Ghana soft loans and interest free loans. It is give and take. We need their assistance right now as Trump USA will NEVER HELP AFRICA
Enos 9 months ago

When you don't have foresight, the one who's smarter than you would become Lord over you. You'll become servitude to him just because he gave you a morsel of food. Africa must be smarter this time.

When you don't have foresight, the one who's smarter than you would become Lord over you. You'll become servitude to him just because he gave you a morsel of food. Africa must be smarter this time.
Insha Allah (swt) 9 months ago

You should have done it before leaving office, wahala.

You should have done it before leaving office, wahala.
SEAMAN IN TORONTO CANADA 9 months ago

Well said madam.God bless you for that.

Well said madam.God bless you for that.
Tsotsoo 9 months ago

We should start closing down some of these Chinese shops/malls/restaurants where they sell items with Chinese inscriptions only. Thank you.

We should start closing down some of these Chinese shops/malls/restaurants where they sell items with Chinese inscriptions only. Thank you.
Cheddar Is the real deal 9 months ago

Use Fante to replace the chinese chu cho language.Fante or ewe is better

Use Fante to replace the chinese chu cho language.Fante or ewe is better
Isaac @73 9 months ago

Well said Sister! WAY BACK IN 2017 I saw a building in Kumasi with all the signage in Mandarin or .I hope the zKMA has seen it fit to take all such signs down.Again well said.

Well said Sister! WAY BACK IN 2017 I saw a building in Kumasi with all the signage in Mandarin or .I hope the zKMA has seen it fit to take all such signs down.Again well said.
Nana Saffro 9 months ago

We are fools and idiots in Ghana with missed directed leaders. The so called elites ruling class has no vision and direction. They have missed managed the lives of the people, destroyed our land with Chinese and Ghanaians gal ...
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We are fools and idiots in Ghana with missed directed leaders. The so called elites ruling class has no vision and direction. They have missed managed the lives of the people, destroyed our land with Chinese and Ghanaians galamsey criminals with impunity. The people must wake up and see the light. It’s a disgraceful to see the State of the Black Africa in Ghana. Shamefully.
Kofi Ghana 9 months ago

Aaah well,ebi Ghana we dey...Same ways the British came and made Ghana who she's now,same way the Chinese..Country called Ghana

Aaah well,ebi Ghana we dey...Same ways the British came and made Ghana who she's now,same way the Chinese..Country called Ghana
Sam Fante warrior. 9 months ago

Band Chinese in Ghana they're ugly.

Band Chinese in Ghana they're ugly.
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Koose 9 months ago

Charley Asamankese Sanaahene ba, how are you big sis?
The Chinese are heavily invested in Ghana and have plans of bringing more of their citizens over. That is why this is going on.
Last time I heard they are adding Chinese ...
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Charley Asamankese Sanaahene ba, how are you big sis?
The Chinese are heavily invested in Ghana and have plans of bringing more of their citizens over. That is why this is going on.
Last time I heard they are adding Chinese language studies to Ghana's curriculum. Let's pray in 10 years from now, Chinese does not become Ghana's official language at the rate things are going.
Sotoro 9 months ago

Our stupid government entertained them too much now they took over. Can you imagine the damage Chinese are doing to our economy especially our natural resources????? Ghana government wake up!!!!!!!

Our stupid government entertained them too much now they took over. Can you imagine the damage Chinese are doing to our economy especially our natural resources????? Ghana government wake up!!!!!!!
Fools 9 months ago

I support you 100%. You will never find any Ghanaian languages boldly displayed in China

I support you 100%. You will never find any Ghanaian languages boldly displayed in China
HAVE GHANA'S BNI, POLICE, OSP AND ORAL READ THIS ABOUT CECILIA DAPAAH HOARDING SUCH LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOREIGN CURRENCIES IN HER HOUSE, AND NO ONE IS QUESTIONING THE SOURCE OF THESE MONIES? Ei, GHANA! 9 months ago

HAVE GHANA'S BNI, POLICE, OSP AND ORAL READ THIS STORY ABOUT CECILIA DAPAAH HOARDING LARGE SUMS OF FOREIGN CURRENCIES IN HER HOUSE, AND NO ONE IS QUESTIONING THE SOURCE OF THESE LOOTED MONIES?

HADJIA4REAL FLAUNTED MUCH LES ...
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HAVE GHANA'S BNI, POLICE, OSP AND ORAL READ THIS STORY ABOUT CECILIA DAPAAH HOARDING LARGE SUMS OF FOREIGN CURRENCIES IN HER HOUSE, AND NO ONE IS QUESTIONING THE SOURCE OF THESE LOOTED MONIES?

HADJIA4REAL FLAUNTED MUCH LESS AMOUNT IN BRITISH POUNDS STERLING IN LONDON WHILE ON A SHOPPING SPREE, AND THAT MARKED THE START OF HER TROUBLES WHICH EVENTUALLY LANDED HER IN A USA PRISON FOLLOWING EXTRADITION FROM THE UK.

THIS THIEVING WOMAN, AN EX-MINISTER CECILIA DAPAAH, WAS HOARDING THESE LARGE SUMS OF FOREIGN CURRENCIES IN HER HOUSE, AND SHE'S STILL WALKING FREE IN GHANA? EI GHANA!

GHANA IS TRULY A SHITHOLE NATION OF THIEVING LEADERS.
Kof 9 months ago

Also all product labels should be in English, and not other foreign languages.

Also all product labels should be in English, and not other foreign languages.
Farahan for All but for only Northeners 9 months ago

This is completely true. What are the district and municipal assemblies doing. They must as a matter of urgency ask the owners of all chines inscription sign post be changed or removed. I wonder what is happening. These thing ...
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This is completely true. What are the district and municipal assemblies doing. They must as a matter of urgency ask the owners of all chines inscription sign post be changed or removed. I wonder what is happening. These things are corruption rooted from the assemblies leaders of the country.
Jael 9 months ago

I agree with her

I agree with her
Farahan for All but for only Northeners 9 months ago

This is completely true. What are the district and municipal assemblies doing. They must as a matter of urgency ask the owners of all chines inscripted sign post be changed or removed. I wonder what is happening. These things ...
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This is completely true. What are the district and municipal assemblies doing. They must as a matter of urgency ask the owners of all chines inscripted sign post be changed or removed. I wonder what is happening. These things are corruption rooted from the assemblies leaders of the country.
Stephen Baafi 9 months ago

WHY IS SHE TALKING ABOUT CULTURE HERE ?WHAT IS WRONG WITH HER? ENGLISH IS NOT OUR CULTURE. ENGLISH OR CHINESE IS NOT GHANA CULTURE. SHE SHOULD STOP BEING COLONIALISM MINDED.

WHY IS SHE TALKING ABOUT CULTURE HERE ?WHAT IS WRONG WITH HER? ENGLISH IS NOT OUR CULTURE. ENGLISH OR CHINESE IS NOT GHANA CULTURE. SHE SHOULD STOP BEING COLONIALISM MINDED.
Kuasi 9 months ago

She likes American

She likes American
John Quaye Quao 9 months ago

Yes she is absolutely correct because we as Ghanaians need to be proud of our IDENTITY....( our official language is English )

Yes she is absolutely correct because we as Ghanaians need to be proud of our IDENTITY....( our official language is English )
Faruk 9 months ago

God bless you

God bless you
Atsu 9 months ago

Long overdue
Let’s take action fast

Long overdue
Let’s take action fast
Yellow man 9 months ago

I was in Zambia some few years ago and I saw these Chinese inspiration in all their facilities so I ask my self what do they do there if it is for the benefit of Chinese nationals what about the indigines. This must stop.mad ...
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I was in Zambia some few years ago and I saw these Chinese inspiration in all their facilities so I ask my self what do they do there if it is for the benefit of Chinese nationals what about the indigines. This must stop.madam your call is in the right direction
MUMU FOOT SOLDIERS 9 months ago

China is where they borrowed money and share amongst themselves, if not why Chinese signpost here?

China is where they borrowed money and share amongst themselves, if not why Chinese signpost here?
Sleeping Tablet. 9 months ago

Oh Ghanaians are you supprised of Chinese singnpost in Ghana? Our Leaders think like fools, behave like fools and indeed they are fools .

Oh Ghanaians are you supprised of Chinese singnpost in Ghana? Our Leaders think like fools, behave like fools and indeed they are fools .
Old Player 9 months ago

Great

Great
Osei 9 months ago

I always ask my friends, who understands what's written there?.
If it says we're selling bombs and guns, who understands it.
And the authorities see this things and pass by.
A country we live in called GHANA.

I always ask my friends, who understands what's written there?.
If it says we're selling bombs and guns, who understands it.
And the authorities see this things and pass by.
A country we live in called GHANA.
SHEIKH A.SADICK 9 months ago

The Lady is right, but why now??

The Lady is right, but why now??
Doug 9 months ago

On point!

On point!
Ktay 9 months ago

I'm so proud of this woman. She got sense oo. Sadly, the men who are leaders, can't lead a starfish back into the ocean. they are weak and clueless to allow others to come to our African countries and impose their ways. We ca ...
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I'm so proud of this woman. She got sense oo. Sadly, the men who are leaders, can't lead a starfish back into the ocean. they are weak and clueless to allow others to come to our African countries and impose their ways. We can't go to their countries and do that, so they shouldn't be allowed to come to our Ghana with their Chinese wahala. Women should be in charge of our African countries because African leaders allow every national to walk over them. Disgrace!
Tenbears 9 months ago

Send the Chinese bastards to where they come from
All of them

Send the Chinese bastards to where they come from
All of them
Nii Amarteifio 9 months ago

Chinese language written over sign boards in Ghana. We are lost and have lost our senses. We are struggling with English and our own languages now we are bringing Chinese. No wonder nobody respects us.

Chinese language written over sign boards in Ghana. We are lost and have lost our senses. We are struggling with English and our own languages now we are bringing Chinese. No wonder nobody respects us.
Jay Swiss 9 months ago

Where does Ghana's identity lie? Foreign cultures in all parts of the country. Madam, you are the angel of God. Ghana must not be colonised again. Avoid modern colonisation!

Where does Ghana's identity lie? Foreign cultures in all parts of the country. Madam, you are the angel of God. Ghana must not be colonised again. Avoid modern colonisation!
WE WILL KEEP AN EYE ON THE CHINESE.AS SOON AS THEY START TAKING GHANAIANS BACK TO BEIJING AS SLAVES THEN WE WILL RISE UP TO CAST THEM OUT. 9 months ago

We need to keep a careful eye on the Chinese because for all we know they may not only impose their language on us but may decide to come in with slave trading ships to cart of Ghanaians as slaves to China. The last time this ...
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We need to keep a careful eye on the Chinese because for all we know they may not only impose their language on us but may decide to come in with slave trading ships to cart of Ghanaians as slaves to China. The last time this happened, West Africans were carried away (of course with the help and collaboration of some fellow Africans) to Europe,the Americas and Carribean Islands as slaves and this lasted for hundreds of years. Watch out if the Chinese also start to build slave forts by the coast.That is the first thing erstwhile foreign slave traders did on arriving on our coasts. So far the Chinese seem to be behaving themselves and bulding bridges ,habours, rail and road networks, airports and other useful infrastructure all over Africa. We will see. We will see.
Alata broni 9 months ago

Madam Blakofe, you don't know Ghana has been sold to the Chinese?

Madam Blakofe, you don't know Ghana has been sold to the Chinese?
Yaabi... 9 months ago

Wasn't she a government appointee from 2017-2024? Hypocrite

Wasn't she a government appointee from 2017-2024? Hypocrite
Gh 9 months ago

It becomes a problem if no English translation. Use that same energy to those selling in dollars

It becomes a problem if no English translation. Use that same energy to those selling in dollars
Very soon Chinese will take over our country 9 months ago

The Chinese are very smart and if we misbehaving soon or later they will take over our country

The Chinese are very smart and if we misbehaving soon or later they will take over our country
Nana Adjei 9 months ago

I agree with you

I agree with you
Kweku 9 months ago

Excellent point!!! We are too ready to put foreign symbols, culture and language above ours. When I was in China, any Chinese gathering or event etc was performed in Mandarin, even if the Chinese present spoke or understood E ...
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Excellent point!!! We are too ready to put foreign symbols, culture and language above ours. When I was in China, any Chinese gathering or event etc was performed in Mandarin, even if the Chinese present spoke or understood English. They never seconded their culture to others.
Kweku 9 months ago

Regarding other comments about owing China…
The US owes trillions to China, but they have not turned over their country to the Chinese!
Ghanaians really need to understand even the subtleties of power projection, cultural ...
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Regarding other comments about owing China…
The US owes trillions to China, but they have not turned over their country to the Chinese!
Ghanaians really need to understand even the subtleties of power projection, cultural identity and its protection. The Chinese that you are trying to please, actually do not respect you for allowing them to trample on your identity.
Tomorrow 9 months ago

How much were you payed for you to came out and say this.
Pay your Chinese dept now and don't come for any then you are free to write what you want about China.
You can not bit the finger that feeds you.

How much were you payed for you to came out and say this.
Pay your Chinese dept now and don't come for any then you are free to write what you want about China.
You can not bit the finger that feeds you.
Northern Boy 9 months ago

I agree 100%

I agree 100%
Stepp Mackko 9 months ago

When they are the one's who loan us money and help build our infrastructure, which we always find difficult to repay and continue to either ask them to forgive or reschedule, and are continue to constantly ask for their assis ...
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When they are the one's who loan us money and help build our infrastructure, which we always find difficult to repay and continue to either ask them to forgive or reschedule, and are continue to constantly ask for their assistance in many areas of our national development, we can not complain but accept their dominance and language on our signposts/signboards.
Neo- colonialism is the name, and whether we like or not it has come to stay because they are developed and we are now developing.Yes! Of course, we now live in a global village, a village in which the king is the most powerful because of his money and influence in the world.
Sycamore 9 months ago

Ghana is just a sick country with sick leaders and sick citizens, when Donald Trump described Africa sometime ago as a SHIT HOLE country we're crying and calling Trump names but that's exactly who we are a shit hole country w ...
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Ghana is just a sick country with sick leaders and sick citizens, when Donald Trump described Africa sometime ago as a SHIT HOLE country we're crying and calling Trump names but that's exactly who we are a shit hole country with sick leaders and people. Can someone explain to me why prices of some goods and services are quoted in dollars in a cedi spending country?
Sos 9 months ago

Weldone long over do. If you don’t take time you will be like SA.

Weldone long over do. If you don’t take time you will be like SA.
ISAAC K 9 months ago

MY SISTER,I SUPPORT YOU 100% ,FOR WHAT YOU ARE DOING
AAAWW WHY AFRICA LOSING EVERYTHING FOR ALL THESE THINGS

MY SISTER,I SUPPORT YOU 100% ,FOR WHAT YOU ARE DOING
AAAWW WHY AFRICA LOSING EVERYTHING FOR ALL THESE THINGS
Kan 9 months ago

Maame, God bless you. You a very wise woman who should lead the country. Can anyone go to China and play that stupid thing. You will be arrested and deported immediately. Some people are not wise in our country. We don't nee ...
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Maame, God bless you. You a very wise woman who should lead the country. Can anyone go to China and play that stupid thing. You will be arrested and deported immediately. Some people are not wise in our country. We don't need Chinese colonization.
Reality 9 months ago

1000% spot on !

1000% spot on !
Baffour Awuah 9 months ago

Well said.This shows you can do the job.
More grease to your elbow

Well said.This shows you can do the job.
More grease to your elbow
Kingsley Kessie 9 months ago

Chinese signposts in Ghana :
I feel conflicted having read majority of comments being entirely in support of the call. My humble opinion is that this call, while it may seem justified on the surface is not exactly correct, i ...
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Chinese signposts in Ghana :
I feel conflicted having read majority of comments being entirely in support of the call. My humble opinion is that this call, while it may seem justified on the surface is not exactly correct, if you delve deeply into the dynamics at play here from the standpoint of global education and its attendant advantage to those who can understand and read the Chinese language. Whether you like it or not the Chinese language, culture, commerce and economic power have set themselves as major contenders on the world stage and they are winning - nobody can dispute this assertion, it is a foregone conclusion.
I submit that it is to our advantage to start learning the Chinese language now and be well placed as partners of China on the world stage and become winners as well. I can illustrate :
1. let’s come home to the home front and bring the Jinapor brothers to explain clearer. These brothers were raised in Asante Mampong by their Gonja parents and as a result are well versed in the cultural nuances of the area, including speaking Asante Twi flawlessly. Ask them if they have lost their Gonja heritage? Not at all! Similarly, when Ghanaians learn the Chinese language and culture, how can it be justified that the latter are colonizing, when it is rather us that are being slow in adjusting to reality and taking advantage to learn the new challenge. We simply must learn to be dynamic in our mindset. China is on the winning side and we need to be smarter. I say that seeing Chinese signposts on Ghanaian soil is only a hint and a wake-up call to new reality.
2. Ask any Ghanaian who speaks the Chinese language whether they have advantages or not when they travel to China for business? Need I say more ?
Wise 9 months ago

Sign posts in Chinese in Ghana?
Never heard of this
Who allowed that?

Sign posts in Chinese in Ghana?
Never heard of this
Who allowed that?
Chief Nana 9 months ago

I totally agree with this assessment! When will we stop marching to embrace someone else's culture while fleeing our own!

I totally agree with this assessment! When will we stop marching to embrace someone else's culture while fleeing our own!
ROGUE LAWYER 9 months ago

when the Ritish came to our land, they came as traders, and made their way in the first stage as friends,
what happened next ? they ended up to colonised the country.
this country and her leaders should be mindful about a ...
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when the Ritish came to our land, they came as traders, and made their way in the first stage as friends,
what happened next ? they ended up to colonised the country.
this country and her leaders should be mindful about anything when it comes to foreign relationship.
when other national comes into your country - the first thing is integration into the local community,
it must be a taboo to allow foreigners to practise and try to integrate the locals society into their foreign norms.
even if you either borrow from them or got a grant for any project- there should be no way to allow that foreign inscription into your community
Kuasi 9 months ago

Actually,China is different from UK and USA

Actually,China is different from UK and USA
Jury 9 months ago

I have approved this message. Great sister

I have approved this message. Great sister
Gbetor Nyonyo 9 months ago

Whoever authorised such signpost should be jailed in the first place. It is tantamount to treason.

Whoever authorised such signpost should be jailed in the first place. It is tantamount to treason.
Kuasi 9 months ago

Chinese help you build the road,you say it?
So why don't you refuse their help so that you can insist your culture?
funny girl

Chinese help you build the road,you say it?
So why don't you refuse their help so that you can insist your culture?
funny girl
Willams 9 months ago

This lady opposes Chinese language but supports English. However, she has forgotten that it was the Chinese who were helping Ghana and the British were invading it.

This lady opposes Chinese language but supports English. However, she has forgotten that it was the Chinese who were helping Ghana and the British were invading it.
Nii 9 months ago

nkwasias3m saaaa, why couldnt you do or start the processes when u were in power?

nkwasias3m saaaa, why couldnt you do or start the processes when u were in power?
A lot of ignorance in our society is serious! 9 months ago

By law, Ghana's official language of communication is English. So, all contents for public consumption must be communicated in English. As Ghanaian consumers, we must understand and know what is being offer to us to inform ou ...
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By law, Ghana's official language of communication is English. So, all contents for public consumption must be communicated in English. As Ghanaian consumers, we must understand and know what is being offer to us to inform our decision. So if a medicine, chemical, signpost, milk, cloth etc has a deadly content if eaten, worn, touched etc, you're inform and will not go near them.
The NCCE is failing the country big time - It's their mandate to bring base scientific knowledge to all citizens so all are abreast with how we must live in our country for development and good prospects!
This kind of signpost knowledge must not only remain with the university graduates but all through civic education!
Emmanuel Kweku Sackey 9 months ago

Those in charge of erecting those signpost in Chinese should be ashamed of themselves. What sort of nonsense is that. That's invasion

Those in charge of erecting those signpost in Chinese should be ashamed of themselves. What sort of nonsense is that. That's invasion
Know your boundaries 9 months ago

True that makes sense because we can't be darkness they can hide some vital information and we will not be able to read or understand

True that makes sense because we can't be darkness they can hide some vital information and we will not be able to read or understand
Right 9 months ago

Same with our street naming. We

Same with our street naming. We
Yes 9 months ago

Madam. you are very right. Our leaders are weak and allow that to happen

Madam. you are very right. Our leaders are weak and allow that to happen
Yes 9 months ago

Chinese inscriptions cannot be allowed in Kenya or South Africa. This can only happen in Ghana because of our weak national culture

Chinese inscriptions cannot be allowed in Kenya or South Africa. This can only happen in Ghana because of our weak national culture
Nana Oduro Abonee 9 months ago

An excellent suggestion but I'm also surprised why you couldn't you couldn't work achieving that when you were in Office. I hope the Authorities would take the suggestion seriously and implement it.

An excellent suggestion but I'm also surprised why you couldn't you couldn't work achieving that when you were in Office. I hope the Authorities would take the suggestion seriously and implement it.
Judith 9 months ago

Yes, she is very right, and am wondering why the past government allowed this. ":A stitch in time saves Nine"... lets stop this asap!!!!

Yes, she is very right, and am wondering why the past government allowed this. ":A stitch in time saves Nine"... lets stop this asap!!!!
George 9 months ago

Not only the Chinese sign boards but numerous other sign boards in our towns and cities should be pulled down. Accra looks clumsy and untidy with billboards along the roads, on buildings, public spaces, parks, etc. There seem ...
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Not only the Chinese sign boards but numerous other sign boards in our towns and cities should be pulled down. Accra looks clumsy and untidy with billboards along the roads, on buildings, public spaces, parks, etc. There seems to be no regulations on where to post an advertisement. Go to Addis Ababa in Ethiopia and see how advertisements are regulated across the city which makes Addis looks clean, organized and beautiful.
I support this 9 months ago

Because if you don't gradually everything before you know is Chinese. They are colonising us gradually mentally

Because if you don't gradually everything before you know is Chinese. They are colonising us gradually mentally
Asem 9 months ago

Force our governments not to borrow money from China.

Force our governments not to borrow money from China.
Confusion... 9 months ago

We will pull down their sign posts that will not give them any revenue but rather go and buy (import) their chairs for our Parliament and generate revenue for China?
Eeiiii, are we serious?
Let's be thinking right.. let's p ...
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We will pull down their sign posts that will not give them any revenue but rather go and buy (import) their chairs for our Parliament and generate revenue for China?
Eeiiii, are we serious?
Let's be thinking right.. let's produce something in exchange to improve our export. Pulling down sign post do not change our mentality. What we should be thinking about is how do we add our value to our *raw resources*
Madam, not your call is right.
Kay 9 months ago

Spot on.

Spot on.
Asonaba asiedu 9 months ago

I haven't noticed. The lady is right. I don't think it's the policy of the Chinese government but rather some individuals who has money influencing things.

I haven't noticed. The lady is right. I don't think it's the policy of the Chinese government but rather some individuals who has money influencing things.
ministeremmanuel@yahoo.ca 9 months ago

Wise saying but will our superiors accept it...very sad

Wise saying but will our superiors accept it...very sad
Kay 9 months ago

100%

100%
Wudorzy 9 months ago

We all support that call....it should be English or any other Ghanaian languages....not Chinese

We all support that call....it should be English or any other Ghanaian languages....not Chinese
James Owoahene 9 months ago

Absolutely, we need to get our act together. The Chinese should not be allowed to take over our country.

Absolutely, we need to get our act together. The Chinese should not be allowed to take over our country.
Chris Milan 9 months ago

I support you 1000000 times as Ghana has become jokers No one to control these stupidity

I support you 1000000 times as Ghana has become jokers No one to control these stupidity
Kobina Nyame 9 months ago

I am with this lady. I wish her excellency the vice president Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang , should bring back her conversation on teaching our children our local languages starting from kindergarten, so we can eventually come t ...
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I am with this lady. I wish her excellency the vice president Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang , should bring back her conversation on teaching our children our local languages starting from kindergarten, so we can eventually come to a good place to select a few of them we can read and write well for adoption as national language. This can help us think and act for the good of us all - unity n diversity. God bless our homeland, Ghana
Dan 9 months ago

Oh what a great observation and wisdom

Oh what a great observation and wisdom
Charlatans 9 months ago

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