Election petition affects investor confidence - Minister

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cha 11 years ago

NDC must go- mahama stole elections- why should people invest ina country that is managed by thieves and incompetent people

NDC must go- mahama stole elections- why should people invest ina country that is managed by thieves and incompetent people
Kojo T 11 years ago

Can we forget the other name for the NPP is Ali Babaa & the 40 thieves?

Can we forget the other name for the NPP is Ali Babaa & the 40 thieves?
kolotsi 11 years ago

Ghana and its law is nothing but survival of the fittest in the jungle law..everything Ghana seems to come from jungle. everyone is being governed by jungle law and animal constitution.

Ghana and its law is nothing but survival of the fittest in the jungle law..everything Ghana seems to come from jungle. everyone is being governed by jungle law and animal constitution.
OBURONIBA FITAFITA 11 years ago

Somebody should tell this lawyer that civility is the key to winning the bench's heart especially when all material efforts are exhausted to win a witness by way of undermining his/her credibility during a confrontational cro ...
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Somebody should tell this lawyer that civility is the key to winning the bench's heart especially when all material efforts are exhausted to win a witness by way of undermining his/her credibility during a confrontational cross-examination.
In law school the student is warned not to be over aggressive especially when in possession of limited leading questions to reveal hidden materials which may weaken credibility.

here it is obvious that Lithur's exercise was boring, over-aggressive and repetitively assertive in his demand for same answers. He bacame a victim of his bait and ended up being a laughing stock before the bench which finally suggested a better way out.

On the other hand the day belonged to Bawumia whose composure exuled confidence and charm that accompanied expectation of witty answers to deflate Lithur's pumped boredom.
If time is an essence this courtroom has its clock set on Lithur in coming days. But the unflinching Bawumia is awaiting the volleys.

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When Afari Djan recklessly conjectured that if the NPP was not satisfied with his unwillingness to wait a few days to examine their concerns as demanded he advised them to take their case to the courts.

That was typical of the Ghanaian in position of authority : he lacks sense of foreseaability as to what the results of his actions may entail.
The recent Teachers and Doctor's strike is a clear example of the above. Leaders who are supposed to act better rather dare them to acerbate and inflame tempers.

With all these added to our electricity and water problems the investor will walk past the hurdles to a better business environment.
hermit 11 years ago

NDC is in denial of their inefficiency and incompetence.
today, the blame is on investor confidence among their long list of excuses, what next???

NDC is in denial of their inefficiency and incompetence.
today, the blame is on investor confidence among their long list of excuses, what next???
Kojo T 11 years ago

Are you a kid. The NPP has never stood for the progress of the Ghanaians nor the African. When Nkrumah was planning and building bridges and houses , they were planning and throwing bombs. Then they married the racist White s ...
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Are you a kid. The NPP has never stood for the progress of the Ghanaians nor the African. When Nkrumah was planning and building bridges and houses , they were planning and throwing bombs. Then they married the racist White settler government in South Africa fighting their brothers and sisters and then effected aliens compliance order that messed up our economy. Ask them why they devalued the cedi then? This is sabotage borne out of envy and jealousy
BABOGO 11 years ago

If NPP can do all these to Ghana in the presidency of John Mahama and NDC what work are they doing. How can a political party decides for ghana when we have a government.
If NDC and John Mahama were as honest as Bawumia wh ...
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If NPP can do all these to Ghana in the presidency of John Mahama and NDC what work are they doing. How can a political party decides for ghana when we have a government.
If NDC and John Mahama were as honest as Bawumia when mistakes are made Ghanaians wouldnt be suffering as we do now.
John Mahama nicked the only shirt Ghanaians have and he is afraid to wear it out, in case we
ask for it back, that is why he is not tell us the truth that Ghana has NO money.
IMF and world bank because want Ghana to cut down on its borrow because we are spending above our means.
Iran President promised like that of China and nothing comes.
Honesty will mean the end of NDC, after 4 good years and they cant still get our economy right. John Mahama is fooling himself thinking 100 days is how long he is been the Peesident.
NDC is blaming court case and NPP because they have no answas to our economy problems. Stop blaming and fix the economy if you can.
AMA 11 years ago

You have to be crazy to do this to your own country.

You have to be crazy to do this to your own country.
kobina 11 years ago

Malik, Who then is not a worker? is it the self employed, or who ??

Malik, Who then is not a worker? is it the self employed, or who ??
Kobena 11 years ago

That is why you should not have engaged in thievery in the first place. Look at the number of ghost polling stations in your constituency and the level of over-voting. Two months after the elections, your people were still t ...
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That is why you should not have engaged in thievery in the first place. Look at the number of ghost polling stations in your constituency and the level of over-voting. Two months after the elections, your people were still trying to sign pink sheets.
Cry the beloved country!
Luc 11 years ago

No over voting had been established and no ghosts poling station as well so far.Any suggestion to that effect can only be a figment of one's imagination.This is the most disgraceful petition ever with Bawumia stooping so low ...
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No over voting had been established and no ghosts poling station as well so far.Any suggestion to that effect can only be a figment of one's imagination.This is the most disgraceful petition ever with Bawumia stooping so low with lies to high heaven.Thank God these characters did not come to power.
PREZZO 11 years ago

THE PETITION IS NOT A BOTHER. THE NDC HAS NO GOODWILL IN BUSINESS CIRCLES AND THAT IS THE TRUTH. THE KEY BUSINESSMEN ARE NPP AND WILL REMAIN NPP BECAUSE EVEN WHEN YOU GIVE THE NDC ALL THE BUSINESSES IN GHANA THEY WILL RUN GHA ...
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THE PETITION IS NOT A BOTHER. THE NDC HAS NO GOODWILL IN BUSINESS CIRCLES AND THAT IS THE TRUTH. THE KEY BUSINESSMEN ARE NPP AND WILL REMAIN NPP BECAUSE EVEN WHEN YOU GIVE THE NDC ALL THE BUSINESSES IN GHANA THEY WILL RUN GHANA TO A HALT INCLUDING MAHAMA AND THE AHWOIS. THE NDC ONLY CAME TO STEAL, CONFUSE AND DESTROY.
Joe ballack UK 11 years ago

NA LIE

NA LIE
KWAA 11 years ago

I don`t understand why the NDC has such a problem with this petition.After all what Nana and the others are doing is in our Constitution.Or would the Minister has preferred Ghana going to War?
If the EC would have done the r ...
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I don`t understand why the NDC has such a problem with this petition.After all what Nana and the others are doing is in our Constitution.Or would the Minister has preferred Ghana going to War?
If the EC would have done the right thing,all this wouldn`t have happened.Wasn`t it the EC Chairman who told the NPP to go to court if they have a case?
Didn`t the NDC said NPP doesn`t have a case?So why are they crying?I think any right thinking Ghana prefer this court action,than turning Ghana into Kenya(O`ton,Atta Mills)After all this court case will not cost us more than the money NDC doled out to Woyome for free.And at the end of it all,we are still going to enjoy the peace,we are now enjoying.Freedom is very expensive Mr Minister.
robrt 11 years ago

any consiquence of this election shd be blame on the returning officers at the contituencies.why because they deliberatly recruit thir girl friends,grandmothrs and either minors bcos the meager allowance and negleted the ra ...
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any consiquence of this election shd be blame on the returning officers at the contituencies.why because they deliberatly recruit thir girl friends,grandmothrs and either minors bcos the meager allowance and negleted the rather competent.if possible EC shd sue thm
Tonga Tonga 11 years ago

What affects investors is the widespread CORRUPTION, INCOMPETANCE, DISHONESTY AND GOVT RECKLESS OVERSPENDING!!

What affects investors is the widespread CORRUPTION, INCOMPETANCE, DISHONESTY AND GOVT RECKLESS OVERSPENDING!!
Diasporan, Canada 11 years ago

The NPP gang of thieves, now led by a rascal, short in stature and moral character, would try anything to get into power. History bears the fact that the dishonest dwarf and his greedy followers are essentially selfish nihil ...
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The NPP gang of thieves, now led by a rascal, short in stature and moral character, would try anything to get into power. History bears the fact that the dishonest dwarf and his greedy followers are essentially selfish nihilists. They are more interested in personal gain only; not in the welfare of the country.

Their warrior-cry seems to be, "If I cannot have, you will not have it either;". The ultimate question is, "Where is this dwarf's university law degree? I wonder why progressive Ghanaians would even imagine a trouble-fomenting lier to lead and steal their beloved country?
STONER KOBYLYNTON 11 years ago

Mr. Inusah Fuseini can you let the people know how many investors the country had in the last four years of NDC administration and you are talking about the Election Petition Effect's of Investors confidence? May be a change ...
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Mr. Inusah Fuseini can you let the people know how many investors the country had in the last four years of NDC administration and you are talking about the Election Petition Effect's of Investors confidence? May be a change in government with positive ideas may let Investors think twice about investing in the country not a government who doled out GHC15 million into 'Akonfem' Production while not considering 'Turkey' Production which is of International demand.
NYASABA 11 years ago

LOOK AT THIS MINISTER, WHO IS REFUSING TO REASON.WHEN THE IS NO H20 AND ELECTRICITY WHO WILL LIKE TO PLAY WITH HIS MONEY ON THIS TURF.ODWANFUN!

LOOK AT THIS MINISTER, WHO IS REFUSING TO REASON.WHEN THE IS NO H20 AND ELECTRICITY WHO WILL LIKE TO PLAY WITH HIS MONEY ON THIS TURF.ODWANFUN!
Dr. med.William Acquah,Germany 11 years ago

Didn`t you consider this before rigging the elections?I am not tribalistic but why should so many Northerners have ministerial posts although, they aren`t fit to be there,manisfested by many industrial strikes now?Nobody will ...
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Didn`t you consider this before rigging the elections?I am not tribalistic but why should so many Northerners have ministerial posts although, they aren`t fit to be there,manisfested by many industrial strikes now?Nobody will invest in a country where elections are rigged!
KOFI 11 years ago

I sympathise with the Electoral Commisssioner. Things were done over his head and he, is now in the boxing ring. The number of Northerners in political positions does not reflect the size of their population.

I sympathise with the Electoral Commisssioner. Things were done over his head and he, is now in the boxing ring. The number of Northerners in political positions does not reflect the size of their population.
Kwaku Amexo 11 years ago

"It takes two to Tango" the blame is on both parties. Ghana does not belong to party members of NDC or NPP . It is about time Ghanaians understand that the country is more important than the parties. " when two elephants figh ...
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"It takes two to Tango" the blame is on both parties. Ghana does not belong to party members of NDC or NPP . It is about time Ghanaians understand that the country is more important than the parties. " when two elephants fight, every living being underneath them suffer"
Petitioners know exactly the disruption this litigation will create. There are other means of solving these allegations but the leaders chose to go this way which is sad. Can Ghana afford the type of democracy these two parties want citizens to endure?
Election laws definitely need to be modified to prevent future waste of resources.
Kwaku Amexo 11 years ago

The cause of all these election problem is " the winner takes it all" attitude. Both major parties behave the same way. Until Ghanaians understand that working together is better than working alone, no amount of petition will ...
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The cause of all these election problem is " the winner takes it all" attitude. Both major parties behave the same way. Until Ghanaians understand that working together is better than working alone, no amount of petition will solve the vote rigging allegations.
How can a party evaluate voting process without being biased? If there is an allegation of fraud, the one complaining cannot investigate fairly. This is a mess really.
Skotsman 11 years ago

I thought his boss said his government is focussed, inspite of the court case? Why are these NDC leadership so deceitful???
Why why why???????????????? We are tired of these guys oooo tom!!!!!

I thought his boss said his government is focussed, inspite of the court case? Why are these NDC leadership so deceitful???
Why why why???????????????? We are tired of these guys oooo tom!!!!!
Asempa Beba Dabi 11 years ago

I watched Hon Fuseini on that program and his body language was unbelievable. He appeared bored and disinterested in the discussion to the point that he even laid his head on the table! It looks like no investor will give him ...
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I watched Hon Fuseini on that program and his body language was unbelievable. He appeared bored and disinterested in the discussion to the point that he even laid his head on the table! It looks like no investor will give him any kickbacks under the current conditions. Hmm, asem Beba Dabi.
MENSAH 11 years ago

Trustworthiness/integrity,technical know-how,unconcern attitude are huge factors in our circumstances today.GHANAIANS,INCLUDING YOU PARLIAMENTARIANS,HAVE NO INTEGRITY IN YOUR LIVES.HOW CAN INVESTORS BE ATTERACTED TO DO BUSINE ...
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Trustworthiness/integrity,technical know-how,unconcern attitude are huge factors in our circumstances today.GHANAIANS,INCLUDING YOU PARLIAMENTARIANS,HAVE NO INTEGRITY IN YOUR LIVES.HOW CAN INVESTORS BE ATTERACTED TO DO BUSINESS IN GHANA,THEN?THEY HAVE TO HAVE FAITH IN US FIRST.As usual,NDC will always find something to justify why they cannot perform any better.WHERE IS THE GOLD THAT WAS SIEZED IN TURKEY,BOUND FOR IRAN?WHY HAVE WAYOME'S CASE NOT SOLVED TO RETRIEVE MONET YOU NDC GAVE HIM,FOR NO WORK DONE?WHY ALWAYS WASTING OUR MONEY, WITH IMPUNITY,ON JUDGEMENT DEBT PAYMENT?DO WE HAVE ADDEQUATE POWER,WATER,GAS?This minister is talking as if he lives in the CYBER SPACE.HOW CAN INVESTORS COME TO GHANA IF YOU LACK INFRASTRUCTURAL SERVICES,HAVING HIGH LENDING RATES BUT HIGHER TAXATION SYSTEM,CHEAPER, BUT UNTRAINED LABOUR FORCE.HOW MANY GHANAIAN PROFESSIONAL WORK IN THE OIL BUSINESS IN GHANA?ARE WE READY FOR INVESTORS?THIS MINISTER IS BLOWING JAZZ.WE HAVE TO GATHER OUR FORCES AND BE VERY READY TO MEET THESE INVESTORS.WHAT WE HAVE TO KNOW IS THAT MANY OF THESE WESTERN BLOCKS ARE RESORTING TO PROTECTINISM,AND WOULD NOT RELEASE THEIR JOBS FOR THE THIRD WORLD COUNTRY LIKE GHANA,WHOSE ELECTORAL MAL-PRACTICES ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE IN THE WORLD.MAHAMA(NDC) & AFARI GYAN/EC HAVE CAUSED ALL THESE STAND STILL IN OUR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND NOT THE PETITIONERS THIS MINISTER CLAIMS.If there were nothing wrong with the election results NANA ADOO wouldn't have gone to the court.He didn't go to court in election 2008,why now?
kb 11 years ago

Investors will rather question an economy where huge sums of money are squandered for nothing....and nobody is queried or punished!!

Investors will rather question an economy where huge sums of money are squandered for nothing....and nobody is queried or punished!!
ADZO 11 years ago

TO ME THIS CASE IS FOR TEAM NPP AND EC NOT TEAM NDC, THE EC BEING THE REFEREE DID NOT HANDLED THE MATCH WELL, AND TEAM NPP HAD PROBLEM WITH THE MATCH OFFICIALS WHAT IS THE WORK OF TEAM NDC. UNLESS TEAM NDC PAID THE OFFICIAL T ...
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TO ME THIS CASE IS FOR TEAM NPP AND EC NOT TEAM NDC, THE EC BEING THE REFEREE DID NOT HANDLED THE MATCH WELL, AND TEAM NPP HAD PROBLEM WITH THE MATCH OFFICIALS WHAT IS THE WORK OF TEAM NDC. UNLESS TEAM NDC PAID THE OFFICIAL TO STILL FOR THEM, IF NOT, WHAT IS TEAM NDC DOING IN COURT?
Asante 11 years ago

The court case has nothing to do with unsuccesful mahama's ruling the nation,we will turn this crab into robbot at court room very soon.

The court case has nothing to do with unsuccesful mahama's ruling the nation,we will turn this crab into robbot at court room very soon.
Mr. QUESTIONS 11 years ago

Talking about confidence, why would the Minister talk about confidence when the NDC Govt. is engaged in fraudulent dealings and mismanagement of the country.

In addition to Cocoa, Minerals, the country is also bringing in ...
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Talking about confidence, why would the Minister talk about confidence when the NDC Govt. is engaged in fraudulent dealings and mismanagement of the country.

In addition to Cocoa, Minerals, the country is also bringing in oil.
What is this govt. doing ?
ASEM BE BA DABI 11 years ago

Stupidity at its high

Stupidity at its high
Jojo 11 years ago

MINSTER YOU ARE INDEED RIGHT.

DOES THE CONSTITUTION OF GHANA INDICATES THAT, AN ELECTED PRESIDENT HAS TO BE INAUGURATED BEFORE A DELIBERATION ON A PETTITION CHALLENGNG THE ELECTION OF 2o12.

SIMPLY HARD TO UNDERSTAND.

MINSTER YOU ARE INDEED RIGHT.

DOES THE CONSTITUTION OF GHANA INDICATES THAT, AN ELECTED PRESIDENT HAS TO BE INAUGURATED BEFORE A DELIBERATION ON A PETTITION CHALLENGNG THE ELECTION OF 2o12.

SIMPLY HARD TO UNDERSTAND.
de 11 years ago

Who is Inusah addressing this concern to? The petitioners of the case, or the respondents, or the supreme court?Let Inusah not forget that every stupid decision that is taken has its repercussions. When the EC and the NDC stu ...
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Who is Inusah addressing this concern to? The petitioners of the case, or the respondents, or the supreme court?Let Inusah not forget that every stupid decision that is taken has its repercussions. When the EC and the NDC stupidly and treacherously dared the NPP to go to court didn't they realize this could have a debilitating effect? Foolish talk!
TRUTH 11 years ago

THIS IS FOOL MINISTER OF STATE LOOK AT HIS FACE LIKE COW FROM BUSH

THIS IS FOOL MINISTER OF STATE LOOK AT HIS FACE LIKE COW FROM BUSH
ERICUS-ERICUS 11 years ago

NDC HAS NO CREDIBILITY - INVESTORS DO NOT TRUST MAHAMA'S GOVERNMENT - ALL HIS EVIL DEEDS WHEN MILLS WAS THE PRESIDENT HAVE BEEN REVEALED. ONLY CHINESE WILL INVEST BY WAY OF EXPLOITING OUR GOLD AND TIMBER. THEY WILL COME FOR C ...
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NDC HAS NO CREDIBILITY - INVESTORS DO NOT TRUST MAHAMA'S GOVERNMENT - ALL HIS EVIL DEEDS WHEN MILLS WAS THE PRESIDENT HAVE BEEN REVEALED. ONLY CHINESE WILL INVEST BY WAY OF EXPLOITING OUR GOLD AND TIMBER. THEY WILL COME FOR CONTRACTS WHICH THE GOVERNMENT WILL TAKE PERCENTAGE - THEY WILL NEVER ESTABLISH ANY FACTORY HERE IN GHANA. USE NDC GOVERNMENT!!!!
de 11 years ago

Wow!When did Inusah wake up from his dream? You people still think we are blockheads, right? Ghanaian will not always be 'stupid' as you think. The unprecedented thievery, graft and corruption, mismanagement, lies and wicked ...
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Wow!When did Inusah wake up from his dream? You people still think we are blockheads, right? Ghanaian will not always be 'stupid' as you think. The unprecedented thievery, graft and corruption, mismanagement, lies and wicked propaganda and malice of your party and gov't are what erode the confidence of investors. God should be the Judge between us and you in gov't. Stealing and corruption galore!
DRUMBEAT 11 years ago

As an investor it's not an election petition that would draw one to invest in a country, but rather, a country where the rule of law prevails. No investor in his or her right mind would invest in a country where politicians a ...
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As an investor it's not an election petition that would draw one to invest in a country, but rather, a country where the rule of law prevails. No investor in his or her right mind would invest in a country where politicians are in bed with institutions to flout the laws of the country with impunity. Inusah Fuseini obviously don't know and understand what he's talking about and he can be forgiven because he's in the NDC party.
Nana Kweku Arhin 11 years ago

What the Minister is saying does not make sense. Is he saying that productivity is low because of the live broadcast of the Court proceedings? Are workers in Ghana allowed to watch TV while they are working? Is this what t ...
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What the Minister is saying does not make sense. Is he saying that productivity is low because of the live broadcast of the Court proceedings? Are workers in Ghana allowed to watch TV while they are working? Is this what the workers of his Ministry are doing? The Minister should also know that democracy everywhere is not cheap. It is expensive. And that is the more reason why Presidential, as well as parliamentary elections are to be conducted in fairness without any cheating. Is it not better that the case is in the Courts rather than the Opposition supporters demonstrating on the streets every blessed day?

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