AMA demolishes church for noise nuisance

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Nii 11 years ago

Bravo to AMA, about time.

Bravo to AMA, about time.
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 11 years ago

With an evil founder who worships money as his god, the ICGC is the greatest nuisance in Ghana.

Otabil is only a Stomach Pastor who merely copies SDA material for his evil preachings/teachings.

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With an evil founder who worships money as his god, the ICGC is the greatest nuisance in Ghana.

Otabil is only a Stomach Pastor who merely copies SDA material for his evil preachings/teachings.

I advise the AMA to demolish that eyesore at Abossey Okai which is such a nuisance to society.
concerned 11 years ago

AMA, Police, Ghanaians are grateful! Stop all those noise making churches in residential areas now and we will forever be grateful. When individual citizens react against the noise, the Pastors incite the murderous congregati ...
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AMA, Police, Ghanaians are grateful! Stop all those noise making churches in residential areas now and we will forever be grateful. When individual citizens react against the noise, the Pastors incite the murderous congregation to kill them in the name of christ!
ATSU, HO 11 years ago

THIS IS A GOOD MOVE BUT PLEASE DO NOT ALSO FORGET THE NUMEROUS PLACES OF WORSHIP WHO WAKE UP AT DAWN AND PUT ON MEGAPHONES AT DAWN TO DISTURB THE PEACE. PLEASE APPLY THE LAW EVENLY.

THIS IS A GOOD MOVE BUT PLEASE DO NOT ALSO FORGET THE NUMEROUS PLACES OF WORSHIP WHO WAKE UP AT DAWN AND PUT ON MEGAPHONES AT DAWN TO DISTURB THE PEACE. PLEASE APPLY THE LAW EVENLY.
kojo 11 years ago

at 4 am people put up megaphone disturbing the peace, we need to apply the law liberally indeed.
eg the mosques in the madina area disturb a lot, worse than the churches at night and thye need to stop. in europe mosques don' ...
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at 4 am people put up megaphone disturbing the peace, we need to apply the law liberally indeed.
eg the mosques in the madina area disturb a lot, worse than the churches at night and thye need to stop. in europe mosques don't use megaphones as call to worship yet mosques are fully attended. in this modern world we do not need excessive noise making for call to worship. I don't think megaphones existed when mohammed established his call to worship
Ama 11 years ago

people should hv manners n give respect to our pastors, onces sombodis church is destroyed doesnt means u shd fudge issues agnst other churches.

people should hv manners n give respect to our pastors, onces sombodis church is destroyed doesnt means u shd fudge issues agnst other churches.
Civility All 11 years ago

GOOD JOB. PLEASE CONTINUE WITH THE OTHER NUISANCE CHURCHES WHO HAVE NO RESPECT FOR CITY ORDINANCE.

GOOD JOB. PLEASE CONTINUE WITH THE OTHER NUISANCE CHURCHES WHO HAVE NO RESPECT FOR CITY ORDINANCE.
eddie of adenta 11 years ago

I CANNOT MOVE INTO MY NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HOUSE ONLY BECAUSE OF A SO CALLED CHURCH WHO MAKES NOISE NOISE DAY AND NIGHT. I HAVE REPORTED SEVERAL TIMES AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT IT. ONE DAY, JUST ONE DAY I MIGHT SET IT ON F ...
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I CANNOT MOVE INTO MY NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HOUSE ONLY BECAUSE OF A SO CALLED CHURCH WHO MAKES NOISE NOISE DAY AND NIGHT. I HAVE REPORTED SEVERAL TIMES AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT IT. ONE DAY, JUST ONE DAY I MIGHT SET IT ON FIRE.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 11 years ago

U SHOULD HAVE FINED HIM FIRST, THEN JAILED HIM. WAT MONETARY GAIN DID AMA GET FROM DEMOLISHING THE STRUCTURE?

U SHOULD HAVE FINED HIM FIRST, THEN JAILED HIM. WAT MONETARY GAIN DID AMA GET FROM DEMOLISHING THE STRUCTURE?
Kitty 11 years ago

Great job AMA!! Now, go after the other churches too. NKWASEAFO, the bible said 'love thy neighbor' & yet, most of these useless churches don't display that Christian quality.

Great job AMA!! Now, go after the other churches too. NKWASEAFO, the bible said 'love thy neighbor' & yet, most of these useless churches don't display that Christian quality.
ONIPANUA TORONTO 11 years ago

THEY GET UP AT 4AM AND WAKE EVERYONE UP WITH THEIR PA SYSTEMS,REGARDLESS OF WHO YOU ARE.WHY SHOULD EVERYONE IN THE AREA GET UP AT 4AM BECAUSE MOSLEMS ARE CALLING THEIR MEMBERS TO WORSHIP NONSENSE ?? THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN IN CAN ...
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THEY GET UP AT 4AM AND WAKE EVERYONE UP WITH THEIR PA SYSTEMS,REGARDLESS OF WHO YOU ARE.WHY SHOULD EVERYONE IN THE AREA GET UP AT 4AM BECAUSE MOSLEMS ARE CALLING THEIR MEMBERS TO WORSHIP NONSENSE ?? THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN IN CANADA BUT THERE ARE MOSLEM HERE TOO.LAWLESS GHANA !!!
akwesi 11 years ago

I live many countries in asia,where budhist and muslims are majority,believe me,whenever i come to ghana i curse myself in early mornings of muslims calling prayers and churches drumming,sometimes all night long,they really d ...
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I live many countries in asia,where budhist and muslims are majority,believe me,whenever i come to ghana i curse myself in early mornings of muslims calling prayers and churches drumming,sometimes all night long,they really do not care who you are,sick person,child needing to sleep?
for me,the country is so lawless ,nuisance,the government agencies can not enforce any bylaws in the citiies,some of the officials are those preaching in the ights,it's so stupid and cruel.
ndc 11 years ago

we call on moslems at 4.00 oclock to 4.03.think about it.

we call on moslems at 4.00 oclock to 4.03.think about it.
AKUA BA KWASI 11 years ago

VERY GOOD JOB AMA. CONTINUE DEMOLISHING ALL THE ONE MAN CHURCHES. THEY DON'T RESPECT ANYBODY.INCLUDE THE SO CALL BARS AND THE INSIDE CAR PREACHERS.

VERY GOOD JOB AMA. CONTINUE DEMOLISHING ALL THE ONE MAN CHURCHES. THEY DON'T RESPECT ANYBODY.INCLUDE THE SO CALL BARS AND THE INSIDE CAR PREACHERS.
kwame 11 years ago

how many minutes did the moslems call they prayers?

how many minutes did the moslems call they prayers?
DAN 11 years ago

they can text or call their fellow terrorist by cellphone!

they can text or call their fellow terrorist by cellphone!
SAHI 11 years ago

you Dan.do u think a mosque is like the Church where people go there to look for ladies & guys and where pastors can rap and have sex with women. the mosque is the most clean place u can ever think of. learn to respect islam ...
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you Dan.do u think a mosque is like the Church where people go there to look for ladies & guys and where pastors can rap and have sex with women. the mosque is the most clean place u can ever think of. learn to respect islam cos is the religion that Allah is proud of. Basic intructions in the bible have been relegated and disespected. thus 1. dont eat pork. 2 receive ur sandals before prayers.
Bumbebo Lon 11 years ago

You know nothing. Do you know why the mosque at Makola No.2 was destroyed by JJ?

Sorry, no insults. I believe in the worship where we drum, sing and dance during some of the time of service, but with care and consideration ...
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You know nothing. Do you know why the mosque at Makola No.2 was destroyed by JJ?

Sorry, no insults. I believe in the worship where we drum, sing and dance during some of the time of service, but with care and consideration. It is fine to hear God is Great acclamation every morning if they mean it and would not fight with anything available to defend God (Allah?). Put everthing into prayers. Glory be to God most high! Amen.
Good citizen 11 years ago

idiot only a lazy and toilet carriers like wake up at 2pm to do their 'work' and go back to sleep and there4 do not wake up by 4 am, in Ghana every hardworking person is up by even 3:30am

idiot only a lazy and toilet carriers like wake up at 2pm to do their 'work' and go back to sleep and there4 do not wake up by 4 am, in Ghana every hardworking person is up by even 3:30am
Ali Banga 11 years ago

When will those mosques be demolish again muslims are only 15% in Ghana and they can not take over bcos Mahama is set to die soon.

When will those mosques be demolish again muslims are only 15% in Ghana and they can not take over bcos Mahama is set to die soon.
ndc 11 years ago

what ever we support it real think about it,islam is real,we worship God not money...

what ever we support it real think about it,islam is real,we worship God not money...
k the h 11 years ago

The mosques should be made to remove all the loud speakers and their public announcing system from their mosques

The mosques should be made to remove all the loud speakers and their public announcing system from their mosques
WAGING 11 years ago

moslems only use the speakers to call members for prayers. and this does not take up to 2mins. lets face the real facts and dont make things worse. support ama 4 de work done. lets all call a spade a spade.
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moslems only use the speakers to call members for prayers. and this does not take up to 2mins. lets face the real facts and dont make things worse. support ama 4 de work done. lets all call a spade a spade.
good contributers write well.
truth 11 years ago

You see, you said the call is for some few minutes but we wake anyway. And one would have to continue his or sleep after the call has brought you wide awake. If you did some reading at nigh and you sleep say, at one you are b ...
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You see, you said the call is for some few minutes but we wake anyway. And one would have to continue his or sleep after the call has brought you wide awake. If you did some reading at nigh and you sleep say, at one you are brought wide awake by 4 am. Well, the christians will continue the noise till morning so the muslim case is not worse. AMA keep it up.
KWAKU D 11 years ago

NO MATTER MOSLEM, CHRISTIAN, DRINKING BAR, CHOP BAR, WHATEVER. IT IS TIME WE REALISE THAT EACH PERSON IS ENTITLED TO PEACE. ALSO WE DO NOT ALL BELIEVE IN ALL TYPES OF NOISE, SO IT IS BEST TO STOP THE NOISE. ALL OF IT. PERIOD.

NO MATTER MOSLEM, CHRISTIAN, DRINKING BAR, CHOP BAR, WHATEVER. IT IS TIME WE REALISE THAT EACH PERSON IS ENTITLED TO PEACE. ALSO WE DO NOT ALL BELIEVE IN ALL TYPES OF NOISE, SO IT IS BEST TO STOP THE NOISE. ALL OF IT. PERIOD.
Baba Ali 11 years ago

It is time the government or all those who matters take a bold stand to check on the activities of churches in the country.Churches has now become a breeding ground of making money. No wounder in every community it is common ...
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It is time the government or all those who matters take a bold stand to check on the activities of churches in the country.Churches has now become a breeding ground of making money. No wounder in every community it is common to see new church building springing up at every fifty (50) meters apart and even in some areas twenty(20) meters.This church continue to make noise for twenty-fours hours a day all in the name of worshiping.People abandon their work activities and spend time there,And these the same people crying that their work is not moving well.The false believe that it is only miracles that can make them make a good fortunate in life.Hard work pays more than miracles which many don't know.
Nii Joromi 11 years ago

Church on a pavement? Insane and greedy pastors with fools following them.

Church on a pavement? Insane and greedy pastors with fools following them.
painkiller 11 years ago

Good work by the police and AMA. Vaporize these noisy churches and mosques; these abodes of spiritual evil; clusters of misguided souls misled by insensitive, hideous and hypocritical swindlers.

Good work by the police and AMA. Vaporize these noisy churches and mosques; these abodes of spiritual evil; clusters of misguided souls misled by insensitive, hideous and hypocritical swindlers.
painkiller 11 years ago

Good work by the police and AMA.

Good work by the police and AMA.
painkiller 11 years ago

Good work by the police and AMA. Vaporize these noisy churches and mosques; these abodes of spiritual evil; clusters of misguided souls being led astray by insensitive, hideous and hypocritical swindlers.

Good work by the police and AMA. Vaporize these noisy churches and mosques; these abodes of spiritual evil; clusters of misguided souls being led astray by insensitive, hideous and hypocritical swindlers.
Sally O 11 years ago

Well done!!!!!!Environmental protection agency should join in; and stop noise pollution to the nation. The accumulation of noise over a period of time eg. year or more is the cause of (ringing of bell in the ear - tinnitus) ...
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Well done!!!!!!Environmental protection agency should join in; and stop noise pollution to the nation. The accumulation of noise over a period of time eg. year or more is the cause of (ringing of bell in the ear - tinnitus) that lead o deafness, raised blood pressure, stress and the many death in the community. PLEASE CONTINUE TO SAVE YOUR PEOPLE!!!!!!!
concern 11 years ago

check so called information centres as well. we wake up 4:00am and go to bed after 11:00pm. Oh Africa?

check so called information centres as well. we wake up 4:00am and go to bed after 11:00pm. Oh Africa?
CONCERNED COP 11 years ago

PLS AMA, THERE IS ONE DAWN PREACHER AT NIB BANK DIRECTLY OPPOSITE THE CENTRAL POLICE QUARTERS. IN FACT THE NOISE FROM HIS LOUD SPEAKERS IS TOOOOOOOO MUCH. WE THE POLICE CLOSE BY ARE SUFFERING. A.M.A PLS ACTION NOW.

PLS AMA, THERE IS ONE DAWN PREACHER AT NIB BANK DIRECTLY OPPOSITE THE CENTRAL POLICE QUARTERS. IN FACT THE NOISE FROM HIS LOUD SPEAKERS IS TOOOOOOOO MUCH. WE THE POLICE CLOSE BY ARE SUFFERING. A.M.A PLS ACTION NOW.
Nana korkor 11 years ago

Good job well done AMA how about the other churches try and bring other in the cities thank you

Good job well done AMA how about the other churches try and bring other in the cities thank you
DAN 11 years ago

was a building permit issued, just like Melcom?????

was a building permit issued, just like Melcom?????
ndc 11 years ago

good job ama and police

good job ama and police
Eli 11 years ago

Congratulation AMA I wish you will also come to our aid in Accra new town 555 bus stop where homes have been turned to churches and everyday there is all night, drumming, singing, and so much noise making.
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Congratulation AMA I wish you will also come to our aid in Accra new town 555 bus stop where homes have been turned to churches and everyday there is all night, drumming, singing, and so much noise making.
We can not have good sleep and get ready for next day jobs, our children can't have good rest. If you are luck to start sleeping before they start, they will woke you up thus worsing our health stuations. Please AMA come to our aid.
George 11 years ago

Bravo! Action is what we need.

Bravo! Action is what we need.
k the h 11 years ago

What about the Muslim Churches with loud speaker systems directly pointing to somebody's residence? Is the AMA scared to act? Reports have been made to bo all authorities but still they are quiet. Shame to the authorities and ...
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What about the Muslim Churches with loud speaker systems directly pointing to somebody's residence? Is the AMA scared to act? Reports have been made to bo all authorities but still they are quiet. Shame to the authorities and their double standards
Mr. Oushuuuuu 11 years ago

Those churches should know God is not deaf.

Those churches should know God is not deaf.
SAINT 11 years ago

THERE IS AN ICGC HOUSE AT BUBIASHIE, NEAR NII AMASAH HOUSE, NOT FAR FROM THE SDA CHURCH WHICH ALSO MAKES A LOT OF NOISE. THERE IS A BAR, ABOUT A BUILDING FROM THE ROADSIDE OPPOSITE THE SDA CHURCH THAT ALSO DIDTURBS DURING WEE ...
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THERE IS AN ICGC HOUSE AT BUBIASHIE, NEAR NII AMASAH HOUSE, NOT FAR FROM THE SDA CHURCH WHICH ALSO MAKES A LOT OF NOISE. THERE IS A BAR, ABOUT A BUILDING FROM THE ROADSIDE OPPOSITE THE SDA CHURCH THAT ALSO DIDTURBS DURING WEEKENDS FROM 9PM TILL ABOUT 4AM. PLEASE, DO SOMETHING ABOUT THESE NOISE MAKING SOURCES AS WELL.
ss 11 years ago

AMA, demolition is not the only solution. The Pastor or the owner of the that premises should be fined, 1st for putting up un-permitted structure, then made to pay the workers who demolished that structure.
If he fails to p ...
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AMA, demolition is not the only solution. The Pastor or the owner of the that premises should be fined, 1st for putting up un-permitted structure, then made to pay the workers who demolished that structure.
If he fails to pay then he should go to prison or confiscate his personal assets worth that amount and auction them. If he has no nothing then he should be prosecuted and send to serve time.
ss 11 years ago

AMA you not spend your own money to stop some one from putting up a structure without a permit. Always serve the person a notice, and fine that person a huge amount followed demolishing, if no permit is presented

AMA you not spend your own money to stop some one from putting up a structure without a permit. Always serve the person a notice, and fine that person a huge amount followed demolishing, if no permit is presented
DEDE 11 years ago

The peace of mind of people cannot be sacrificed

The peace of mind of people cannot be sacrificed
NII LARTEY NARTEY 11 years ago

Just asking, should AMA seek for a court's order to enable them obtain power to demolish a property or has the automatic power to do so without any court orders?

Are we living in an animal farm being rule by dictatorial in ...
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Just asking, should AMA seek for a court's order to enable them obtain power to demolish a property or has the automatic power to do so without any court orders?

Are we living in an animal farm being rule by dictatorial institutions or in a land of sensibly respected law and order?
AduanaBa 11 years ago

In response to Nii Lartey Nartey:

When a notice is served on an unauthorised development, the contravener has a right to appeal. If no appeal is lodged before the notice takes effect, then they are bound to comply with the ...
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In response to Nii Lartey Nartey:

When a notice is served on an unauthorised development, the contravener has a right to appeal. If no appeal is lodged before the notice takes effect, then they are bound to comply with the notice, in this case, to remove the structure. If the contravener fails to comply with the notice after it has taken effect, the Local Authority has the mandate to carry out the remediation works and recover the cost from the contravener.

This mandate is vested in the local authority by virtue of the Town and Country Planning Act 1945 (as amended) and no court order is therefore required.

I hope this allays any confusion.

Regards
Tourist 11 years ago

WHAT IS THE WHOLE COUNTRY GHANA TURNING INTO. ELDERS SEE EVIL AND KEEP MUTE. THIEVES AND ARMED ROBBERS
ALL OVER NOT TO MENTION WHITE COLLAR ROBBERS.

WHAT IS THE WHOLE COUNTRY GHANA TURNING INTO. ELDERS SEE EVIL AND KEEP MUTE. THIEVES AND ARMED ROBBERS
ALL OVER NOT TO MENTION WHITE COLLAR ROBBERS.
Hebert, Sweden 11 years ago

Tourist, I agree with you. I see no reason why criminal persons, Armed Robbers, Officials, Ministers, MPS chating Ghana can not be exposed. In Ghana, you will be proud to be known as "Akrofohene" (Chief of Robbers), people kn ...
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Tourist, I agree with you. I see no reason why criminal persons, Armed Robbers, Officials, Ministers, MPS chating Ghana can not be exposed. In Ghana, you will be proud to be known as "Akrofohene" (Chief of Robbers), people know who is who and yet blaming Government for everything.
PeaceGod 11 years ago

Is that the only church you know off? well do you know Ashiaman in Tema? TMA, I want you to demolish the entrance leading to the market.

Is that the only church you know off? well do you know Ashiaman in Tema? TMA, I want you to demolish the entrance leading to the market.
Mr Green. 11 years ago

The state most do more of such action to stop those who doesn't want to work rather than cheating their fellow people's.

The state most do more of such action to stop those who doesn't want to work rather than cheating their fellow people's.
OBINNA 11 years ago

Authorities should arrest and prosecute the pastor and his/her cronies. Churches, and other businesses, should operate within the law.

Authorities should arrest and prosecute the pastor and his/her cronies. Churches, and other businesses, should operate within the law.
Tom Bulu Kuuku 11 years ago

The fastest way to make money is either to be a fake pastor, sell drugs or join politics. That,s why many Asantes are fake pastors raping and fooling their ignorant congregation

The fastest way to make money is either to be a fake pastor, sell drugs or join politics. That,s why many Asantes are fake pastors raping and fooling their ignorant congregation
liv 11 years ago

What about the mosque at Airport Res. Area?

What about the mosque at Airport Res. Area?
Accra Resident 11 years ago

Good job, AMA. Please do the same to illegal drinking spots. My next door neighbor in East Legon operates a bar in his house. Now, I can't sleep at night.

Good job, AMA. Please do the same to illegal drinking spots. My next door neighbor in East Legon operates a bar in his house. Now, I can't sleep at night.
Citizen 11 years ago

I had the misfortune of being admitted to Korle Bu. In the night noise from nearby drinking bars,churches,distant mosque at dawn,and honking taxi drivers. Could not wink an eye all night.Why are we so noisy and nobody cares

I had the misfortune of being admitted to Korle Bu. In the night noise from nearby drinking bars,churches,distant mosque at dawn,and honking taxi drivers. Could not wink an eye all night.Why are we so noisy and nobody cares
Outside 11 years ago

A friend asked me "Why do Africans talk loud on phones". Well, something to think about

A friend asked me "Why do Africans talk loud on phones". Well, something to think about
EZEKIEL 11 years ago

MORE of THAT! On the whole,we ARE TOO NOISY!

MORE of THAT! On the whole,we ARE TOO NOISY!
sammy Antwi 11 years ago

how much does it take a fetish priest to occupy a space as well as making noise.God will punish so call AMA. there necessary things to about than to do this.

how much does it take a fetish priest to occupy a space as well as making noise.God will punish so call AMA. there necessary things to about than to do this.

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