Government withdraws military protection for former ministers, others

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.,$= 4 months ago

Omane and Co, how hypocrites. I'll only believe you if you withdraw asantehene's military Warrant Officer body guard.

Omane and Co, how hypocrites. I'll only believe you if you withdraw asantehene's military Warrant Officer body guard.
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ANDOH 4 months ago

WHY WAIT FOR 6 MONTHS?, NDC TOO SLOW !

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We are NPP 4 months ago

In no time My NPP party loyalists are going to start criticising this initiative by president Mahama also

In no time My NPP party loyalists are going to start criticising this initiative by president Mahama also
Kwaseato 4 months ago

Go and read the agreement that made Asantehene Prempeh II join the formation of Ghana ok, motherfucking idiot

Go and read the agreement that made Asantehene Prempeh II join the formation of Ghana ok, motherfucking idiot
Dk 4 months ago

What agreement?? The fool was forced with no option

What agreement?? The fool was forced with no option
Earl Jones 4 months ago

The minister should consider the impact of such military protection on violent crime rate. Military protection not only protects those they are allocated to. The awareness that civilians have military protection is a deterren ...
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The minister should consider the impact of such military protection on violent crime rate. Military protection not only protects those they are allocated to. The awareness that civilians have military protection is a deterrent for violent crime in our communities. Just knowing that they may be around the communities assures people that they are safe. Visibility is everything. The minister must now monitor the violent crime figures and if they are going up, he must reconsider the introduction of military escorts in public life.
Apraku 4 months ago

They are withdrawing these protections so that they can indirectly and easily attack their opponents with the excuse that, they were attacked by criminals. And then turn around excusingly to criticise the attackers.

This ...
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They are withdrawing these protections so that they can indirectly and easily attack their opponents with the excuse that, they were attacked by criminals. And then turn around excusingly to criticise the attackers.

This is exactly what is happening in Ablekuma elections. You hear them sharing that crocodile tears and excuses.Murders brigade NDC! This NDC party is the most dangerous party in Ghana.
Akufo 4 months ago

You are vey unpatriotic.

Order some little sense and let me pay for you.
Must you play politics with everything?
Was that the right thing for the Akuffo Addo gov to have done?

You just lost an elections and can't even ...
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You are vey unpatriotic.

Order some little sense and let me pay for you.
Must you play politics with everything?
Was that the right thing for the Akuffo Addo gov to have done?

You just lost an elections and can't even behave yourselves for just 6months?
Dome Faasee military landguard 4 months ago

@ Earl Jones. So why should the soldiers be pounding fufu for the wives of idiots like NPP lawyer Frank Davies. Didn't you see the video

@ Earl Jones. So why should the soldiers be pounding fufu for the wives of idiots like NPP lawyer Frank Davies. Didn't you see the video
ATWEE 4 months ago

Redraw all this military personnels following the chiefs around all over the country. It's obviously loooooonnnnng overdue.

Redraw all this military personnels following the chiefs around all over the country. It's obviously loooooonnnnng overdue.
Richard 4 months ago

@Atwee. So well said. Some of these chiefs are acting as if they are the Head of State. If they want protection they can contact a private security company to protect them using their own financial resources. Their protection ...
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@Atwee. So well said. Some of these chiefs are acting as if they are the Head of State. If they want protection they can contact a private security company to protect them using their own financial resources. Their protection should not be the responsibility of the state. It is high time we put a stop to the misallocation of state resources.
Akajatayogogo 4 months ago

Good move, they should withdraw and go back to barracks

Good move, they should withdraw and go back to barracks
victor 4 months ago

Galamsey sites being guarded by soldiers, good and bold decision

Galamsey sites being guarded by soldiers, good and bold decision
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AMARIYA 4 months ago

NORMAL AFTER NEW REGIME

Security protection for former officials of previous governments last 6 month after a new regime, except the Previous President which could even last 2 years.

NORMAL AFTER NEW REGIME

Security protection for former officials of previous governments last 6 month after a new regime, except the Previous President which could even last 2 years.
K Poku-London-UK 4 months ago

I do NOT support the NDC or the NPP- I support MY COUNTRY GHANA- I love Dr Kwame Nkrumah to pieces-to death for HIS SELFLESS LEADERSHIP- He built NOT even 1 ROOM for HIMSELF. NKRUMAH NEVER DIES. Dr Kwame Nkrumah IS A TRUE PAT ...
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I do NOT support the NDC or the NPP- I support MY COUNTRY GHANA- I love Dr Kwame Nkrumah to pieces-to death for HIS SELFLESS LEADERSHIP- He built NOT even 1 ROOM for HIMSELF. NKRUMAH NEVER DIES. Dr Kwame Nkrumah IS A TRUE PATRIOT.
Some of Kwame Nkrumah’s Achievements to Ghana in the space of 6 years Ghana 60's

- University Of Cape Coast (UCC)
- Ghana National College, Cape Coast
- Mfantsiman Girls' SHS
- Winneba secondary school
- Apam Secondary School
- Swedru Secondary School (SWESCO)
- Fosu Training College
- Ofori Panyin Secondary School
- Techiman Secondary School
- Dormaa Secondary School
- Tema Secondary School
- Oda Secondary School
- Labone Secondary School
- Kwadaso College of Education
- Atebubu Training College
- Berekum Training College
- Enchi Training College
- Turned University College of Gold Coast into University of Ghana (He became their first chancellor)
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
- Institute of African Studies
- Kwame Nkrumah Institute of Economics and Political Science(now south campus of UEW)
- Ajumako School of Languages(now under UEW)
- Kumasi Technical Institute (now a University)
- Accra Polytechnic(now Accra Technical University)
- Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital(previously Kumasi central hospital)
- He made Korle Bu a teaching hospital and expanded its capacity by constructing the Medical, Maternity, Surgical and Child Health blocks
- He established the Ghana Medical School
- He made Medical care free to all citizens
- He established GIHOC pharmaceuticals
- He also built several hospitals and clinics
- Abosso Glass Factory
- Zuarungu Meat Factory
- Wenchi Tomato Factory
- Kade Match Factory
- Akosombo Textiles Limited
- Kumasi Shoe Factory
- Pwalugu Tomato Factory
- Asutuare Sugar Factory
- Komenda Sugar Factory
- Kumasi Jute Factory
-Nsawam Cannery, Brick and Tile Factory
- Tarkwa Bonsa Tyre Factory
- Bolgatanga Meat Processing Factory
- Bolgatanga Rice Mill Factory
- GIHOC Fibre Products Company
- Ghana Black Star Line with almost 15 ships
- Bank of Ghana (BoG)
- Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB)
- Agricultural Development Bank (ADB)
- National Investment Bank (NIB)
- State Insurance Company (SIC)
-Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT)
- Ghana Oil Company (GOIL)
- Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GHAPOHA)
- Tema Oil Refinery (TOR)
- The National Management and Productivity Institute
- Ghana Film Industries, Accra
-Ghana Airways Corporation
- Ghana National Trading Corporation
- Cocoa Marketing Board (COCOBOD)
- Tema Steel Works
- Volta Aluminium Company
- State Housing and Hotel Projects
- Labone Estate
- Kanda Estates
- Osu Ringway Estates
- Airport Residential Area
- Patasi Estate
- Kwadaso Estate
- Buokrom Estates
- North and South Suntreso
- Tema Township(Communities)
- Star Hotel
- Meridian Hotel
- Ambassador Hotel
-Continental Hotel now Golden Tulip Accra
-Atlantic Hotel
- City Hotel Catering Rest Houses now Golden Tulip Kumasi
- Peduase Lodge
- Ghana Film Corporation
- Ghana News Agency
- Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
- Atomic Reactor Station
- Akosombo Dam
- Restructured the British Military base into Accra (now Kotoka) International Airport
- Tema Motorway
- Tema Harbour
- Adomi Bridge
- State Farms and Institutes.

But where are we now? Ghana is a FAILED STATE. That was why in 2024 Ghana went to the IMF and the World Bank Cup in hand to beg for a bailout. What did we receive in return for betraying our country. I ask you will the white man and woman accept you black monkey money to betray their country? The ANSWER IS OBVIOUS-NO. We BLACKS people are unpatriotic and very selfish. The WHITEMAN see us as the followers of their STUPID culture. Look at China and India, they stick to their culture and language in their schools and education system and they have made it. African children are dying in their thousands in the Mediterranean sea. Bye bye you BLACK PEOPLE ARE THEIR OWN DOWNFALL-BLACKS HATE EACH OTHER. The white man or woman will NEVER betray thair COUNTRIES to you the BLACK MONEY. But we took their money and AFRICAN CHILDREN ARE DYING IN THEIT THOUSANDS IN THE MEDITERRENEAN SEA TO REACH EUROPE-ITALY AND SPAIN

Some of Kwame Nkrumah’s Achievements to Ghana in the space of 6 years Ghana 60's

- University Of Cape Coast (UCC)
- Ghana National College, Cape Coast
- Mfantsiman Girls' SHS
- Winneba secondary school
- Apam Secondary School
- Swedru Secondary School (SWESCO)
- Fosu Training College
- Ofori Panyin Secondary School
- Techiman Secondary School
- Dormaa Secondary School
- Tema Secondary School
- Oda Secondary School
- Labone Secondary School
- Kwadaso College of Education
- Atebubu Training College
- Berekum Training College
- Enchi Training College
- Turned University College of Gold Coast into University of Ghana (He became their first chancellor)
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
- Institute of African Studies
- Kwame Nkrumah Institute of Economics and Political Science(now south campus of UEW)
- Ajumako School of Languages(now under UEW)
- Kumasi Technical Institute (now a University)
- Accra Polytechnic(now Accra Technical University)
- Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital(previously Kumasi central hospital)
- He made Korle Bu a teaching hospital and expanded its capacity by constructing the Medical, Maternity, Surgical and Child Health blocks
- He established the Ghana Medical School
- He made Medical care free to all citizens
- He established GIHOC pharmaceuticals
- He also built several hospitals and clinics
- Abosso Glass Factory
- Zuarungu Meat Factory
- Wenchi Tomato Factory
- Kade Match Factory
- Akosombo Textiles Limited
- Kumasi Shoe Factory
- Pwalugu Tomato Factory
- Asutuare Sugar Factory
- Komenda Sugar Factory
- Kumasi Jute Factory
-Nsawam Cannery, Brick and Tile Factory
- Tarkwa Bonsa Tyre Factory
- Bolgatanga Meat Processing Factory
- Bolgatanga Rice Mill Factory
- GIHOC Fibre Products Company
- Ghana Black Star Line with almost 15 ships
- Bank of Ghana (BoG)
- Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB)
- Agricultural Development Bank (ADB)
- National Investment Bank (NIB)
- State Insurance Company (SIC)
-Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT)
- Ghana Oil Company (GOIL)
- Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GHAPOHA)
- Tema Oil Refinery (TOR)
- The National Management and Productivity Institute
- Ghana Film Industries, Accra
-Ghana Airways Corporation
- Ghana National Trading Corporation
- Cocoa Marketing Board (COCOBOD)
- Tema Steel Works
- Volta Aluminium Company
- State Housing and Hotel Projects
- Labone Estate
- Kanda Estates
- Osu Ringway Estates
- Airport Residential Area
- Patasi Estate
- Kwadaso Estate
- Buokrom Estates
- North and South Suntreso
- Tema Township(Communities)
- Star Hotel
- Meridian Hotel
- Ambassador Hotel
-Continental Hotel now Golden Tulip Accra
-Atlantic Hotel
- City Hotel Catering Rest Houses now Golden Tulip Kumasi
- Peduase Lodge
- Ghana Film Corporation
- Ghana News Agency
- Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
- Atomic Reactor Station
- Akosombo Dam
- Restructured the British Military base into Accra (now Kotoka) International Airport
- Tema Motorway
- Tema Harbour
- Adomi Bridge
- State Farms and Institutes.
Dr Kwame Nkrumah also did so much for the north as well interms of education:
Ghana College, Tamale, Government secondary school, Tamale, Bawku, Yendi, Lawra, Wa, Nalerigu Damongo secondary schools etc.. You are right Kwame Nkrumah was a visionary leader. He did all this in less than 9years.
What a big loss he has been to the nation!!! His compulsory policy of education for all children gave some of us especially from the north the opportunity to go to school. Otherwise my father had no clue about education and didn’t see the need for his children to go to school.

May GOD ALMIGHTY give him wisdom , anchor and victory to be able to do this again with sustained efforts.
Don't forget Acherensua Secondary School (Achisco) which was the only secondary school in Ahafo until 1970 when Busia converted Hwidiem and Mim Training Colleges to secondary schools. And other schools like Yaa Asantewah Secondary School, Konongo Odumasi Secondary School, and many more. You can easily identify the schools by the similar buildings, which were constructed under the Education Trust Fund. Nkrumah was selfless, and a visioneer. Up to the present, nobody has come out to accuse him of corruption or kalabule. He left no mansion or assets. Akuffo Addo family and the Akyem traitors are thieves, and with fake British vocal accents.
Kwame 4 months ago

I believe it includes Jean Mensah. I laugh enter EC office.

I believe it includes Jean Mensah. I laugh enter EC office.
BB 4 months ago

Good move by the government.So captain smart will no longer have military protection anymore.

Good move by the government.So captain smart will no longer have military protection anymore.
3dem 4 months ago

That's all...

That's all...
THANK YOU ALL 4 months ago

Wonderful. Great Job another reason to be Grateful to Allah for Voting for President Mahama. Keep on Your Excellent work.

Wonderful. Great Job another reason to be Grateful to Allah for Voting for President Mahama. Keep on Your Excellent work.
Say no to Ewes 4 months ago

Captain Smart that guy is moving around with hungry soldiers

Captain Smart that guy is moving around with hungry soldiers
Kwesi 4 months ago

@Richard. I hope the Government will walk the talk and don't start favouring some chiefs over others. This directive should be applicable to all. No chief in Ghana deserve a military protection.

@Richard. I hope the Government will walk the talk and don't start favouring some chiefs over others. This directive should be applicable to all. No chief in Ghana deserve a military protection.
Kofi 4 months ago

The resetting Ghana agenda is on

The resetting Ghana agenda is on
FIRE MAN 4 months ago

Why were they still protecting former Ministers, 6 and half months after NPP had been bootedout office. This is financial loss to the state. They should be make to refund monies expended on them for the special duties. I can' ...
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Why were they still protecting former Ministers, 6 and half months after NPP had been bootedout office. This is financial loss to the state. They should be make to refund monies expended on them for the special duties. I can't understand it. They should rather hire private security to do the job for them.
OSAFO KANTANKA 4 months ago

UNFORTUNATELY , you only find this kind of foolish STUFF of Using the Military for the protection of politicians etc…from African governments. We don’t even Understand The Military Service.

UNFORTUNATELY , you only find this kind of foolish STUFF of Using the Military for the protection of politicians etc…from African governments. We don’t even Understand The Military Service.
Atopa 4 months ago

It's good especially with the pastor's who tell the members to rely on God for protection, whilst they are are being protected by the army and police.

It's good especially with the pastor's who tell the members to rely on God for protection, whilst they are are being protected by the army and police.
Nana TRUMU TRUMU Addo 4 months ago

WITHDRAW OTCHERE DARKO AND ALL THE NPP IDIOTS MILITARY PROTECTION

WITHDRAW OTCHERE DARKO AND ALL THE NPP IDIOTS MILITARY PROTECTION
Nana 4 months ago

The Minister should have allowed the CDS to issue this directive. These are the things that make people read politics into everything

The Minister should have allowed the CDS to issue this directive. These are the things that make people read politics into everything
Citizen8 4 months ago

Cheap propaganda.

Cheap propaganda.
OUR TIME. 4 months ago

That's a good plan, and at least those people can have our tough guys protect them. It's also a way to create jobs around the clock.

That's a good plan, and at least those people can have our tough guys protect them. It's also a way to create jobs around the clock.
YEN 4 months ago

All the military personnel are out of shape and do not seem to have the military capability to train the young soldiers. This is one of the several reasons we have to rely on other countries training our soldiers and coercing ...
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All the military personnel are out of shape and do not seem to have the military capability to train the young soldiers. This is one of the several reasons we have to rely on other countries training our soldiers and coercing our country to become a military base. Top brass get back into looking like soldiers rather looking like our lazy politicians. YEN
.mr amin 4 months ago

Boama you are right take them off

Boama you are right take them off

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