How can a state that cannot regulate 'trotro', 'okada' regulate 'galamsey' – Prof Prempeh

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BENT 3 months ago

WE HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO- SAY IT LOUDER

WE HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO- SAY IT LOUDER
Apraku 3 months ago

Prof !! you've hit the nail right on top!! Thank you!

Prof !! you've hit the nail right on top!! Thank you!
Divine Ninja of America 3 months ago

No one can end Galamsey without first developing Ghana, because it is poverty motivated. Prophet Professor Prince Awuah David (PhD, ncu.edu), alias Divine Ninja of America.

No one can end Galamsey without first developing Ghana, because it is poverty motivated. Prophet Professor Prince Awuah David (PhD, ncu.edu), alias Divine Ninja of America.
Divine Ninja of America 3 months ago

How can the people in the village survive with jobs. Not everyone in the village can do farming and if they know Galamsey is more money than farming, they will do it. Farming is mostly seasonal with annual income while Galams ...
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How can the people in the village survive with jobs. Not everyone in the village can do farming and if they know Galamsey is more money than farming, they will do it. Farming is mostly seasonal with annual income while Galamsey is anytime income and fast income.
Divine Ninja of America 3 months ago

When you create enough genuine jobs for safe and reliable income with retirement benefits, you can reduce Galamsey and not completely end it.

When you create enough genuine jobs for safe and reliable income with retirement benefits, you can reduce Galamsey and not completely end it.
Divine Ninja of America 3 months ago

Most leaders in Ghana (over 80%) cannot solve any major societal problem. It appears to look like a curse to the society. Such leadership failures are rooted in the personalities, culture and mindset of Ghanaian people. It is ...
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Most leaders in Ghana (over 80%) cannot solve any major societal problem. It appears to look like a curse to the society. Such leadership failures are rooted in the personalities, culture and mindset of Ghanaian people. It is lack of "national PRIDE" which is born out of black selfishness, tribal division and mutual-hatred that breed disunity. I am Prophet Professor Prince Awuah David (PhD ncu.edu), alias Divine Ninja of America.
Karikakchar 3 months ago

We're not about to start seriously because by the day it becomes clearer that it's possible to start with nothing but enter politics by insulting opponents and make money subsequently.

We're not about to start seriously because by the day it becomes clearer that it's possible to start with nothing but enter politics by insulting opponents and make money subsequently.
ST Ghfuo: CANADIANS ARE BIASED, DISHONEST 3 months ago

gh leaders have poverty mindset very evident in how they manage the country....

gh leaders have poverty mindset very evident in how they manage the country....
90% of Ghanaians have mental problems 3 months ago

If you read the comments, the mad people are in the majority. They can’t reason or understand common sense.

If you read the comments, the mad people are in the majority. They can’t reason or understand common sense.
REBECCA 3 months ago

we like to point fingers at government but failed to take action or contribute positively to our community. mr professor, what were your contribution to Ghana problems with your education? we are all mentally weak and lazy b ...
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we like to point fingers at government but failed to take action or contribute positively to our community. mr professor, what were your contribution to Ghana problems with your education? we are all mentally weak and lazy black Ghanaians. politicians take advantage of our laziness to steal from us and mr. professor who suppose to use his education to enlightened the public is there pointing fingers. very annoying listing to these so called professors with low IQ.
Nsafoah 3 months ago

You're stupid, is the professor a government official? Does he single handedly hold the power to stop illegal mining? Apparently, you're the one with a very low IQ and a special kind of dunce for saying such nonsense. Kwasea ...
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You're stupid, is the professor a government official? Does he single handedly hold the power to stop illegal mining? Apparently, you're the one with a very low IQ and a special kind of dunce for saying such nonsense. Kwasea bi ba, Ghanaians are not lazy, wo ni ne wo se nkurasefoɔ agyimifoɔ no are the lazy people. You couldn't debunk or refute his claims but have nerve to spew stupidity on this platform. Kwaseahunu, useless gullible party worm.
ANKORA WASH DC 3 months ago

Rebecca, can you point to any person in your family, dead or alive, with an IQ higher or better than the prof? He was not pointing accusing finger at the government. He was simply trying to say that we, the people, don’t wa ...
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Rebecca, can you point to any person in your family, dead or alive, with an IQ higher or better than the prof? He was not pointing accusing finger at the government. He was simply trying to say that we, the people, don’t want to help solve the problems. To paraphrase Shakespeare, I think faults, do not lie with our leaders, they with the citizens.
AMEGAHTSE YAO 3 months ago

IF NINE MORE PEOPLE WERE TO THINK LIKE THE MAN ASKING FOR EVIDENCE OF WORSE GALAMSEY SITUATION IN THE COUNTRY TODAY , THE NATION WOULD RUIN .

IF NINE MORE PEOPLE WERE TO THINK LIKE THE MAN ASKING FOR EVIDENCE OF WORSE GALAMSEY SITUATION IN THE COUNTRY TODAY , THE NATION WOULD RUIN .
ST Ghfuo: CANADIANS ARE BIASED, DISHONEST 3 months ago

dummy. leaders are supposed to drive the country to its rightful destination. if you dont have drivers license why go drive yutong bus? this guy prempeh have you seen him chasing for political office? he is a taxpayer. he is ...
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dummy. leaders are supposed to drive the country to its rightful destination. if you dont have drivers license why go drive yutong bus? this guy prempeh have you seen him chasing for political office? he is a taxpayer. he is supposed to criticize.
ST Ghfuo: CANADIANS ARE BIASED, DISHONEST 3 months ago

professors with low iq? gyimi the internet n computer you are using were designedn developed by learned people with degrees. have you forgotten?

professors with low iq? gyimi the internet n computer you are using were designedn developed by learned people with degrees. have you forgotten?
ghana 3 months ago

tell these block heads that galamsay has not gotten worse

tell these block heads that galamsay has not gotten worse
ST Ghfuo: CANADIANS ARE BIASED, DISHONEST 3 months ago

if you want to understand the slave trade. just look at galamsay....no difference

if you want to understand the slave trade. just look at galamsay....no difference
Truth Table 3 months ago

ONLY Jesus can save.
This is the good news for all mankind.
So, accept Him as your Lord and Saviour.

ONLY Jesus can save.
This is the good news for all mankind.
So, accept Him as your Lord and Saviour.
Koku Anyidoho 3 months ago

Mr professor, what's your contribution, you people like talking too much.

Mr professor, what's your contribution, you people like talking too much.
Mk 3 months ago

What wrong has the professor done? He has delivered his contribution by drawing the government’s attention to their failures and you to your lazy thinking. The last time I read about this humble man he never indicated that ...
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What wrong has the professor done? He has delivered his contribution by drawing the government’s attention to their failures and you to your lazy thinking. The last time I read about this humble man he never indicated that he wanted to be a leader to solve problems. Those who said and are failing shouldn’t we as Ghanaians hold them accountable? Then who should.
ST Ghfuo: CANADIANS ARE BIASED, DISHONEST 3 months ago

smh...you dont have brain. taxpayers must talk n crticize govt. you koku do you pay tax?

smh...you dont have brain. taxpayers must talk n crticize govt. you koku do you pay tax?
Isaac 3 months ago

Hmmm all dey your mind inside...

Hmmm all dey your mind inside...
Governor 3 months ago

What have you added to the development of the country with your professor title. All this fools talk as if they live in glasses but nkwasiafo nkoaaaa. Nothing they know only fooling saaa. Kwasiakwa gyimie gyimie bia be profes ...
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What have you added to the development of the country with your professor title. All this fools talk as if they live in glasses but nkwasiafo nkoaaaa. Nothing they know only fooling saaa. Kwasiakwa gyimie gyimie bia be professor
Arisagui 3 months ago

Look at his very stupid face gyimigyimi kwasiaaaaa face. Lol !!

Look at his very stupid face gyimigyimi kwasiaaaaa face. Lol !!
Kwaku Tee 3 months ago

The Professor is 200% Correct .How cam NDC & NPP who cannot ban Trotro operation in the cities, stop Galamsey?The task ahead of both NDC & NPP is too high for both to surmount

The Professor is 200% Correct .How cam NDC & NPP who cannot ban Trotro operation in the cities, stop Galamsey?The task ahead of both NDC & NPP is too high for both to surmount
Bastie Asante Nemesis 3 months ago

Kwasia man. Your own Demi-god Nana Otugala , aka Bodukwan Holdings . Asantehene is involved

Kwasia man. Your own Demi-god Nana Otugala , aka Bodukwan Holdings . Asantehene is involved
John,Tema 3 months ago

My German friend once asked me why shd. MB Sprinter bus meant to carry 14 passengers be having 23 passengers on board? He asked me are we less humans than Europeans ?

My German friend once asked me why shd. MB Sprinter bus meant to carry 14 passengers be having 23 passengers on board? He asked me are we less humans than Europeans ?
URBAN COWBOY 3 months ago

The prof is right on.

The prof is right on.
Ken Asigbey 3 months ago

Can he do it? Let's give him an appointment and see whether he can stop halamsey overnight.

Can he do it? Let's give him an appointment and see whether he can stop halamsey overnight.
Atta Kay 3 months ago

You don't have to be in John Mahama's position to know hia strength. This Gonja man is just hopeless and undecisiive .Suukuuu and Visionless President

You don't have to be in John Mahama's position to know hia strength. This Gonja man is just hopeless and undecisiive .Suukuuu and Visionless President
Observer 3 months ago

So prof, is that all you can contribute to the solving of the galamsey problem without providing any scientific research document to use as blue print to arrive at the solution? Ei Ghana, Ebaahi n3?

So prof, is that all you can contribute to the solving of the galamsey problem without providing any scientific research document to use as blue print to arrive at the solution? Ei Ghana, Ebaahi n3?
Francis 3 months ago

Mahama is not doing well in some spheres. The guy is too slow and very undynamic. The NDC should be careful because this slowness in tackling some important issues such as galamsey and ORAL could cost the party in 2028. Ghana ...
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Mahama is not doing well in some spheres. The guy is too slow and very undynamic. The NDC should be careful because this slowness in tackling some important issues such as galamsey and ORAL could cost the party in 2028. Ghanaians are watching.
Mo 3 months ago

Absolutely right. The institutions are corrupted hence very useless. Our leaders don’t do they talk talk.

Absolutely right. The institutions are corrupted hence very useless. Our leaders don’t do they talk talk.
Achakanapaya 3 months ago

Look at another foolish man . Where were him in the past 8 years???
Hypocrite. Nonsense. JDM and the NDC will shame all of you npp idiots.

Look at another foolish man . Where were him in the past 8 years???
Hypocrite. Nonsense. JDM and the NDC will shame all of you npp idiots.
Jim 3 months ago

Mahama is just refusing to do the right thing. Failure to curb galamsey by the NPP and the NDC is a clear indication of the incompetence of our leaders. Both Akkufo-Addo and Mahama are incompetent leaders, only Akkufo-Addo is ...
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Mahama is just refusing to do the right thing. Failure to curb galamsey by the NPP and the NDC is a clear indication of the incompetence of our leaders. Both Akkufo-Addo and Mahama are incompetent leaders, only Akkufo-Addo is more incompetent. We have laws to jail poor people who steal goats and bread. Unfortunately, we don't have laws to arrest and jail saboteurs who destroy our forests and water bodies because of our leaders incompetence and corruption to implement the laws.
Honestman 3 months ago

Professor big talk, what suggestion or solutions have you offered, always criticizing. Over politization will not solve the polluted water.

Professor big talk, what suggestion or solutions have you offered, always criticizing. Over politization will not solve the polluted water.
Zamze 3 months ago

And yet our Presido will go and talk about genocide in Gaza. Dzi wo for asem.

And yet our Presido will go and talk about genocide in Gaza. Dzi wo for asem.
Observer 3 months ago

Oh you know that. And how can the same state manage a state of emergency. Is it going to import foreign security to manage it or are you thinking of the same security failed the galamsay fight. This is the question that Eco-c ...
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Oh you know that. And how can the same state manage a state of emergency. Is it going to import foreign security to manage it or are you thinking of the same security failed the galamsay fight. This is the question that Eco-consult and their allies cannot answer.
Donatus 3 months ago

Unfortunately, a whole professor, close to the helm is complaining. How about the grassroots?

Unfortunately, a whole professor, close to the helm is complaining. How about the grassroots?
Koti 3 months ago

Our politicians have allowed the citizenry to do whatever they like so when they are voted into power they also do whatever they like - Ghana is on autopilot.

Our politicians have allowed the citizenry to do whatever they like so when they are voted into power they also do whatever they like - Ghana is on autopilot.
APALA 3 months ago

HKP is right

HKP is right
musa 3 months ago

I will presume the prof showed the same frustrations when his party was in power. Sometimes no matter how respectable you are, you tend to muddy the waters when you drum on your partisanship.

I will presume the prof showed the same frustrations when his party was in power. Sometimes no matter how respectable you are, you tend to muddy the waters when you drum on your partisanship.
Truth teller 3 months ago

Prof Prempeh, You are exactly right. Our leaders are JOKERS. THEY DO NOT HAVE THE CITIZENS OF GHANA AR HEART.

Prof Prempeh, You are exactly right. Our leaders are JOKERS. THEY DO NOT HAVE THE CITIZENS OF GHANA AR HEART.
Mj 3 months ago

They all dit on commitees yet dont speak up when its most needed.

They all dit on commitees yet dont speak up when its most needed.
Kojois 3 months ago

You said it all. NDC jokers

You said it all. NDC jokers
koo jacki 3 months ago

Massa you are talking too much and lets be honest ....focus on the task given you and stop talking class prefect

Massa you are talking too much and lets be honest ....focus on the task given you and stop talking class prefect
FunnyGhana 3 months ago

Exactly!! The Police as an institution and the heads of institutions and Minister of Interior under who the Police fall are really of little use. They cannot enforce simple road discipline of okada and trotros. They cannot co ...
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Exactly!! The Police as an institution and the heads of institutions and Minister of Interior under who the Police fall are really of little use. They cannot enforce simple road discipline of okada and trotros. They cannot control havoc in front of their eyes and we think they can control galamsey in the bush and water bodies. What a joke.
Man pass man 3 months ago

Nonsense book long professor who cannot produce even a spoon for the country. We import toilet paper to tooth pick in Ghana. Get lost with ur Nonsense

Nonsense book long professor who cannot produce even a spoon for the country. We import toilet paper to tooth pick in Ghana. Get lost with ur Nonsense
DEEVINITY 3 months ago

The problem with the professor's remark is its inherent insincerity. He has proven in the past to be little more than a partisan hack looking to weaponize his academic privilege in favour of the opposition party. He is not ge ...
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The problem with the professor's remark is its inherent insincerity. He has proven in the past to be little more than a partisan hack looking to weaponize his academic privilege in favour of the opposition party. He is not genuinely interested in the grand welfare of Ghanaians and Ghana. He'd have gone quiet if NPP were in power. However the Elephant is still there staring us in the face. No leader can transform Ghana if the citizenry refuse the purifying fire of discipline and patriotism. Today each one of us is only interested in what criminal self-aggrandizement scheme we can get away with at the expense of organic national development. Our leaders are only a composite reflection of what we have become. It would require another Rawlings in the garb of a Lee Kwan Yew to completely reset our nation. That is the unvarnished truth.
Lance 3 months ago

Your firm is what government should regulate.

Your firm is what government should regulate.
Hi 3 months ago

Even common waste management in Accra you can not handle, see how Accra is Dirty. How can you stop galamsey

Even common waste management in Accra you can not handle, see how Accra is Dirty. How can you stop galamsey
Tsotsoo 3 months ago

I think our problem is with the Chinese who have taken advantage of the poverty in certain areas in Ghana to engage in galamsey. We stayed with the Lebanese and Indians for many, many years, some even married our women. The ...
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I think our problem is with the Chinese who have taken advantage of the poverty in certain areas in Ghana to engage in galamsey. We stayed with the Lebanese and Indians for many, many years, some even married our women. The Chinese have descended on Ghana like nobody business, hiding behind Ghanaians including some Chiefs to take over our lands, businesses and destroying our rivers and forests. This is why the Chinese cannot survive in Nigeria. I blame our Chiefs and some Ghanaians. The Chinese Ambassador had the effontary to blame Ghanaians for allowing his people in. I think the government should start sending them back to China before we start fighting them. We are fed up. Thank God.
Edwin Tsegah 3 months ago

Prof Prempeh just found out? Mumu

Prof Prempeh just found out? Mumu
ST Ghfuo: CANADIANS ARE BIASED, DISHONEST 3 months ago

ama in accra should be regulating city of accra trotro with funding from the regional govt n from flagstaff house. we have brain dead animals, disguised as leaders runnin this country. they dont even have brains to copy. no b ...
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ama in accra should be regulating city of accra trotro with funding from the regional govt n from flagstaff house. we have brain dead animals, disguised as leaders runnin this country. they dont even have brains to copy. no bus shelters...how? the same gprtu terminal from 1957 is still the same, no renovations nothing...
Galamsey can be endet by Abrafour, but... 3 months ago

If the Chiefs are not colaborators then they can use their Abrafour to End Galamsey outright. But I am sorry, they are neck deep in the shit. This cabal is a Mixture of Assemblyman, DCE, Chef, Police head of the area, Nationa ...
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If the Chiefs are not colaborators then they can use their Abrafour to End Galamsey outright. But I am sorry, they are neck deep in the shit. This cabal is a Mixture of Assemblyman, DCE, Chef, Police head of the area, National Security officer of the area and some political Party members. How will you fight them?
Kpando 3 months ago

Trotro from Medina to Mothelove, Ashieyie and Foster home is 10gh. This evening I heard the drivers mate loading from Madina to Oyarifa for 10gh.

Trotro from Medina to Mothelove, Ashieyie and Foster home is 10gh. This evening I heard the drivers mate loading from Madina to Oyarifa for 10gh.
Ujah 3 months ago

Gala fight is not going to be easy because of the type of persons envolve in it. The traditional rulers eg land owners political leaders n the community, these 3 groups are the people who can stop it, unfortunately they are e ...
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Gala fight is not going to be easy because of the type of persons envolve in it. The traditional rulers eg land owners political leaders n the community, these 3 groups are the people who can stop it, unfortunately they are engaged n enjoying it. How can anybody deal with this problem outside this group?

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