46.3 percent of Ghanaians are illiterate – Anglican Bishop

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GJAN 12 years ago

SEE GHANA TODAY AND YOU SEE THAT EDUCATION IS FOR BLACK RACE:

SEE GHANA TODAY AND YOU SEE THAT EDUCATION IS FOR BLACK RACE:
ÜPO 12 years ago

SCHOOL OR NO SCHOOL; AFRICA WILL ALWAYS REMAIN THE SAME

SCHOOL OR NO SCHOOL; AFRICA WILL ALWAYS REMAIN THE SAME
Be Bold 12 years ago

Blame JJ and NDC. They have intentionally made it so. They have ruled Ghana the longest about 25years and this is what they have to show for? It is NDC plan to make sure that most of the people are not enlightened , educated ...
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Blame JJ and NDC. They have intentionally made it so. They have ruled Ghana the longest about 25years and this is what they have to show for? It is NDC plan to make sure that most of the people are not enlightened , educated and exposed to better things. You will votes for the same foolishness if you don't know any better. NDC will win most of the elections if this 46% is not reduced.
WISE-TALK, UK 12 years ago

na waooo,no be me write this one.

na waooo,no be me write this one.
francisca 12 years ago

ur so annoying u och, get lost will yeah

ur so annoying u och, get lost will yeah
WISE-TALK, UK 12 years ago

waten be this ghana problem,na waooo,i didnt say anything wrong but why naa?

waten be this ghana problem,na waooo,i didnt say anything wrong but why naa?
BlindMan 12 years ago

Playing POLITICS with numbers!

Playing POLITICS with numbers!
HON SHAMO 12 years ago

SEE THE RATE GHANA IS SINKING! POOR WITHOUT BRAINS PARTY

SEE THE RATE GHANA IS SINKING! POOR WITHOUT BRAINS PARTY
NPP/NDC 12 years ago

mA BROTHER,SERIOUSLY you wish you are a Ghanaian. Despite the 46.3 illiteracy rate in Ghana, Your people prefer to educate their children in Ghana.Give this a thought.

mA BROTHER,SERIOUSLY you wish you are a Ghanaian. Despite the 46.3 illiteracy rate in Ghana, Your people prefer to educate their children in Ghana.Give this a thought.
francisca 12 years ago

euhm, i am ghanian and don't call me my brother oke, u just move we will deal it for ourselves yeah, for u just back off ur not importanat to Ghaniens oke och annoying diturbing people

euhm, i am ghanian and don't call me my brother oke, u just move we will deal it for ourselves yeah, for u just back off ur not importanat to Ghaniens oke och annoying diturbing people
WISE-TALK, UK 12 years ago

i know dos who give me bad comment here are ghana female wey them no come get education,and what they know is conconsa,okra muth wey they sabi wash am,stinking animals.

i know dos who give me bad comment here are ghana female wey them no come get education,and what they know is conconsa,okra muth wey they sabi wash am,stinking animals.
Obaapa, Germany 12 years ago

You see them writing trash here everyday . I'm not surprised at all

You see them writing trash here everyday . I'm not surprised at all
Ruthan 12 years ago

Be Bold you're 100% correct,the change from the old O & A levels has caused brought all these problems upon Ghanaians.When the educational reforms were carried out in 1987 we thought it would improve the situation,it rather w ...
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Be Bold you're 100% correct,the change from the old O & A levels has caused brought all these problems upon Ghanaians.When the educational reforms were carried out in 1987 we thought it would improve the situation,it rather worsen out plight.Today everybody that comes out from the SHS thinks he's a university material.
S.Dikaini 12 years ago

While it may be true that we need to up grade our potentials in the

Education sector,it is also not true that more than 46%of Ghanaians are illiter ...
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While it may be true that we need to up grade our potentials in the

Education sector,it is also not true that more than 46%of Ghanaians are illiterates.the Bishop should check his statistics.the problem we have is the high cost of education materials and school fees.Some will argue that we are lacking nationalistic teachers and our greedness in quick cookies for our selfish interest from both young and old .This is a serious matter let's come on board to save our schools from total collapse,,,,,
NPP Cocaine Pusher 12 years ago

Illiteracy is truly a desease

Illiteracy is truly a desease
WISE-TALK, UK 12 years ago

ooooooooooooooooooo.

ooooooooooooooooooo.
Ewusi 12 years ago

Corruption render the educated ones among us useless.Like Aunty Betty they throw our money away and make us poorer.

Corruption render the educated ones among us useless.Like Aunty Betty they throw our money away and make us poorer.
Nana that drinks from human scul 12 years ago

Do not jalous the Ewes. Your life is to try to attack them, Kufor the formal evil president Try did so, he by fake means arest Tsatsu, but God will punish him and his party, they the akan Nanas and chiefs that drinks palm-win ...
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Do not jalous the Ewes. Your life is to try to attack them, Kufor the formal evil president Try did so, he by fake means arest Tsatsu, but God will punish him and his party, they the akan Nanas and chiefs that drinks palm-wine from human scull will never be allowed to rule Ghana anymore, in London, the USA and other developed countries the Ewes work as Doctors, Engineers, Accountants more than the Akans but the Akans do more cleaning, toilets, fake immigragration solisitors like Nana Akufo-Addo the cocain snifer who whenever he dies childrens head will be cut off for thier sculls to be used by the Nanas and the Akan chiefs in drinking palm-wine. The Ewes will never be afriad of you the evil Akans
Ohene,,, 12 years ago

Idiot

Idiot
blueprint 12 years ago

And that is what mahama got in the elections. No literate sane person will vote for mahama

And that is what mahama got in the elections. No literate sane person will vote for mahama
princewilly@ymail.com 12 years ago

Acheampong, a young Kwahu man from Kejetia comes to Takoradi and applies for a job as a Messenger at Port Authority in Takoradi. The Port Authority committee were just about to offer him the job when they discover that he i ...
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Acheampong, a young Kwahu man from Kejetia comes to Takoradi and applies for a job as a Messenger at Port Authority in Takoradi. The Port Authority committee were just about to offer him the job when they discover that he is illiterate. They decide for many reasons that it would be inappropriate to have an illiterate Messenger. So Acheampong leaves and decides to forge a career in another business. He chooses to sell plastic goods and fish door to door. He does well and soon is able to buy a car and later, to open a Fish cold store, and then a second. Finally he is ready to open 5 more stores and so applies to the bank for a loan. But when the bank manager asks him to sign the contract, it was obvious that he could not write. Shocked to discover that this successful young man had little education, the bank manager says, "Just think what you could have been if you had learned to read and write."
"Yes," says Acheampong, "I would be messenger at Port Authority in Takoradi."

Money is power but wisdom is a defense.Tyson the Heavyweight boxer lost most of his money because he cannot read and write.Wisdom create jobs.
OSEI 12 years ago

THIS IS WHY WE NEED FREE SHS ESPECIALLY FOR THE FOOT SOLDIERS.

THIS IS WHY WE NEED FREE SHS ESPECIALLY FOR THE FOOT SOLDIERS.
BUSINESS DEVELOPER 12 years ago

I do agree with bishop that more than 50percent of ghanaians are illiterate after 56yrs of independence mainly because they have refuse to educate themselves hence it's very difficult for government policies to work properly. ...
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I do agree with bishop that more than 50percent of ghanaians are illiterate after 56yrs of independence mainly because they have refuse to educate themselves hence it's very difficult for government policies to work properly.whiles we thank the british to have given us and left us with good education in english which is spoken globally we ghanaians have not taken advantage of the english language,apart from Britain,America,canada,Australia and new zealand ,ghana has the best accent in english and no wonder our teachers go to libya,china,nigeria and many places to teach english.when i was in primary you got purnished when one spoke in akan ,we spoke in english but today we have about 600 private fm stations who broadcast only and purely in twi with jokes ,no more additional labraries than the one's before 1957,we have no more writers because we dont read and the country is slipping back to where illiteracy is the main stay of sociaeconomic and political activities.Government should come out with policies to regulate the fm radio stations not only broadcast in twi but in english as well,encourage free adult and kids education ,put up more labaries in town and cities and encourage reading and story writing,upgrade all polytechnics into universities to allow more admissions both local and foreign students because as visas acquasition and high fees of schools in europe and the Americas become difficult to students education institutions in ghana seeks to benefit from these both local and foreign students hence we have about 70 ,000 nigeria students in ghana who are schooling contributing to about one billion us dollars to the economy.
Asempa Beba Dabi 12 years ago

That's why a party can campaign on "Edey bee k3k3" as a campaign message and still get people to vote for them!

That's why a party can campaign on "Edey bee k3k3" as a campaign message and still get people to vote for them!
Prof Iliterate 12 years ago

Led by Tony Aidoo

Led by Tony Aidoo
Kwaku 12 years ago

Can this this statistic be proven?We have 20,000 universities in Ghana at the moment so I don't believe this figure,more so when anybody at all can go to the university.Today every Ghanaian is a graduate,as for MBA ibi koko.

Can this this statistic be proven?We have 20,000 universities in Ghana at the moment so I don't believe this figure,more so when anybody at all can go to the university.Today every Ghanaian is a graduate,as for MBA ibi koko.
MERCY 12 years ago

IN TODAYS GHANA, HOW MANY CAN AFFORD THE BILLS

IN TODAYS GHANA, HOW MANY CAN AFFORD THE BILLS
Shamu 12 years ago

Excuse me Bishop. the figure you showed is too low that, if it is what you said, Ghana would have been an industralize country. Please, check it very well. At the moment, I believe the rate of our illiteracy is more than 90%. ...
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Excuse me Bishop. the figure you showed is too low that, if it is what you said, Ghana would have been an industralize country. Please, check it very well. At the moment, I believe the rate of our illiteracy is more than 90%. This issue is not about reading or not reading, but rather about how to reason, think, understand, fell and honesty.
If you did not get it this way, then you are one of the illiterates
NDURE NA' 12 years ago

ABOABA MAHAMA&JJ+NDC . THE BLOOD OF THOSE KILLED BY JJ ,SINCE 1979 SHALL COME UPON YOU ALL NDC,NO ONE
OF YOU SHALL END HIS/HER YEARS GOD HAS GIVEN,

ABOABA MAHAMA&JJ+NDC . THE BLOOD OF THOSE KILLED BY JJ ,SINCE 1979 SHALL COME UPON YOU ALL NDC,NO ONE
OF YOU SHALL END HIS/HER YEARS GOD HAS GIVEN,
Frank Mensah, Tikobo No. 2 12 years ago

This is the reason Ghana is becoming an ungorvernable country. Nothing works, commonsense and common courtesy are gone. It's all insults, arrogance, stealing, robbery and mismanagement.

This is the reason Ghana is becoming an ungorvernable country. Nothing works, commonsense and common courtesy are gone. It's all insults, arrogance, stealing, robbery and mismanagement.
Kofie Bazuka 12 years ago

Right Reverend Francis Benjamin Quashie says the lack of adequate access to education had left the country with an illiteracy rate of 46.3 percent and an army of semi-literate population who are unprepared for the increasingl ...
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Right Reverend Francis Benjamin Quashie says the lack of adequate access to education had left the country with an illiteracy rate of 46.3 percent and an army of semi-literate population who are unprepared for the increasingly sophisticated economy.
People of Ghana this is exactly what Mahama and his corrupt NDC wants. To keep the majority of the people stupid, divided and rule them for life.
This is an organized conspiracy by Mahama and the NDC against the people of Ghana.
NO free SHS, but today we read a whopping 245million cedis cannot be accounted for.
We wake up to hear a whopping plane load of our has been found in Turkey,
a whole 51million GHC has been dubiously handed over to Woyome, tell how in the world do we expect to have water, power, gas; NHIS and our needs go on and on.
The naked truth is that there is an organized conspiracy against the people.
We must thank God and pray for Akufo Addo, Jake and Dr. Bawumia for His mercy upon them as well as all those that are being bold to hold these corrupt and incompetent government accountable.
We must be bold to say no to a cheating and dishonest government.
Asante 12 years ago

FREE SHS EDE BEE K3K3,LIGHT OF, E DE BEE K3K3, WATER,E DE BEE K3K3,GAS,E DE BEE K3K3, PETROL,EE DE BEE K3K3.SUPREME COURT WILL ALSO BEE K3K3 VERY SOON.

FREE SHS EDE BEE K3K3,LIGHT OF, E DE BEE K3K3, WATER,E DE BEE K3K3,GAS,E DE BEE K3K3, PETROL,EE DE BEE K3K3.SUPREME COURT WILL ALSO BEE K3K3 VERY SOON.
INVESTIGATOR 12 years ago

Illiterate for what or just because they are not able to speak the English language, where as most can speak their mother tongue very well or read and write, all these are brainwashed.

Illiterate for what or just because they are not able to speak the English language, where as most can speak their mother tongue very well or read and write, all these are brainwashed.
Balawo President 12 years ago

46.3% of our compatriots never had the benefit of being properly educated and still this Mahama govt is not thinking of them but rather spending $2m to sponsor pastors to Israel to pray so that his imposition on Ghana is made ...
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46.3% of our compatriots never had the benefit of being properly educated and still this Mahama govt is not thinking of them but rather spending $2m to sponsor pastors to Israel to pray so that his imposition on Ghana is made permanent. Shocking!
Kwaku 12 years ago

The fact we speak and write English language does make us litrate!

The fact we speak and write English language does make us litrate!
opk, kumasi 12 years ago

This is why we should have voted Free SHS to reduce illiteracy rate. ndc opposes it because the more Ghanaians get enlightened, the better they can read in between their lies and propaganda. Pastors and Bishops should be bold ...
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This is why we should have voted Free SHS to reduce illiteracy rate. ndc opposes it because the more Ghanaians get enlightened, the better they can read in between their lies and propaganda. Pastors and Bishops should be bold and let the public knows the ills in the society
Joe 12 years ago

This is the reason why this nation is backward. Majority of the illiterates are followers of NDC.

This is the reason why this nation is backward. Majority of the illiterates are followers of NDC.
papillon 12 years ago

It is sad to see our fellow Ghanaians struggle to string words together. Even our politicians and celebrities are guilty of embarassing us on the global scene. We must educate ourselves instead if our goverments can't do it. ...
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It is sad to see our fellow Ghanaians struggle to string words together. Even our politicians and celebrities are guilty of embarassing us on the global scene. We must educate ourselves instead if our goverments can't do it. Buying and selling......... mmmmmmn is our speciality.
insight to the bone 12 years ago

Pepeni has killed Ghana not only his former boss mills, slowly more and more people including sekou realize a radical solution draws closer . instead of sending hannah tetteh to flirt around with more toxic international orga ...
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Pepeni has killed Ghana not only his former boss mills, slowly more and more people including sekou realize a radical solution draws closer . instead of sending hannah tetteh to flirt around with more toxic international organizations to further worsen the situation he should turn to the true partners of the nation , the people and task everyone to try and produce surplus . 25 million people at just a dollar a day makes all the difference instead of being strung along by chinese , catholic church , koreans, european union or whoever in sheep's clothing appears . the govt should ensure their efforts dont go to waste like we see every year farmers crying because they have to throw away their surplus . work on the unity of the nation like mills did instead of copying kuffuor's/ gen. acheampong's style and bringing in only his idiotic herdsmen who have no idea about anything talk less of inspiring the people. study how hitler in less than 7 years turned germany from the laughing stock of europe and the "made in germany" sign of non quality trash goods into the superpower of the continent which it remains till today despite the hate propaganda. self reliance is the key and determination to never surrender. our people mobilized the continent in the fight against colonialism and now its time to mobilize again for a better economic tomorrow for our children even if we die in the process . we are not afraid are you?
Yaw Adu-Asare 12 years ago

Nation must have obligation to educate everyone

Nation must have obligation to educate everyone
Joe 12 years ago

Majority of this 43.6% are supporters of NDC that is why they continue to vote and follow them. Since they cannot read nor write, they rely on what these thugs tells them and they follow blindly. No wonder the natin is so ba ...
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Majority of this 43.6% are supporters of NDC that is why they continue to vote and follow them. Since they cannot read nor write, they rely on what these thugs tells them and they follow blindly. No wonder the natin is so backward aftere 56 years of independence. The nation will continue to suffer because that is what NDC wants so that they can continue to mislead and cheat the people. Time will soon tell.

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