Mahama, 4 others agree to build 6-lane highway from Lagos to Abidjan

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Kojo T 10 years ago

This guy will deliver . This is the beginning of the end of the artificial borders

This guy will deliver . This is the beginning of the end of the artificial borders
insight to the bone 10 years ago

the pepeni sticks his dick into anything that walks on 2 or 4 legs and when caught finds a way to blame some poor innocent . this pepeni has proven to be perverse so much so that he tries to force on us a gay sodomizing cultu ...
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the pepeni sticks his dick into anything that walks on 2 or 4 legs and when caught finds a way to blame some poor innocent . this pepeni has proven to be perverse so much so that he tries to force on us a gay sodomizing culture . ndc is a truely sick party but we are not surprised since for decades it was lead by the bastard son of an uncircumcised idiot who was so maltreated by the ashawo mother he wanted to have nothing to do with him so this jj put all his frustrations on us . a bad seed will never grow a worthy plant but only worthless fruits. look at the results , today we have corruption infiltrated in all institutions of govt but take a closer look at who , its normally the gas , ayigbe and pepeni who are unrelenting and stubborn in their demands. if you dont give in to their demands they will find a way to set you up so you have the organized crime office , bni , cid or some other persecuting you. they know Ghana doesnt belong to them and dont care so one hopes that either some fanti or Akan man deals with you at least then you have a chance of fairness if they are not members of the ndc. the ndc agent provocateurs on this forum can not say i lie so attack my person but these are all the elements of the hegemony that bring us closer to war so prepare . long live the republic of Akan
DAGADOO 10 years ago

SILLY BIGOT

SILLY BIGOT
OLD SOLDIER 10 years ago

*By Akadu Ntiriwa Mensema, PhD...

WILLIAM ATUGUBA: Counsel, what is your name?
PHILIP ADDISON: Philip Addison, My Lord.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: Yes, my name is Philip Addison, my Lord.
ATUGUBA: I said over ...
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*By Akadu Ntiriwa Mensema, PhD...

WILLIAM ATUGUBA: Counsel, what is your name?
PHILIP ADDISON: Philip Addison, My Lord.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: Yes, my name is Philip Addison, my Lord.
ATUGUBA: I said overruled; where do you come from?
ADDISON: I am a full-blooded Akan, My Lord.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: My Lord, I am a Ghanaian, My Lord.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled; what are you doing in this court?
ADDISON: I am representing the NPP, My Lord.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: My Lord, I mean Akufo-Addo, Dr. Bawumia and Obetsebi-Lamptey.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: Yes, I am representing all three, my Lord.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled
ADDISON: My Lord, is this the Supreme Court of Ghana?
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: Are you Justice Atuguba, My Lord?
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: My Lord, this is partisanship.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: My Lord, is overrule only your legal vocabulary?
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: My Lord this is partisanship and bias.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: My Lord, you are ANTI-NDC and PRO-NPP.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: This means that you are rather ANTI-NPP & PRO-NDC.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled; we are going for recession.
ADDISON: My Lord, for how long.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled.
ADDISON: My Lord, I say you are ANTI-NDC and PRO-NPP.
ATUGUBA: You are overruled...
insight to the bone 10 years ago

idiot

idiot
OZA 10 years ago

Let's hope I will see this highway before I die in the next 40 years

Let's hope I will see this highway before I die in the next 40 years
Sakamosta 10 years ago

This is another wishful dream. Probably realized in 50 yrs. what we should be thinking about is an effective rail network to facilite goods and services. Our leaders should shine their eyes and learn from their colonial maste ...
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This is another wishful dream. Probably realized in 50 yrs. what we should be thinking about is an effective rail network to facilite goods and services. Our leaders should shine their eyes and learn from their colonial masters. What happened to rail systems left for us by our colonial masters? We should bow down our heads in shame
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago

AFRICA/GH'S ECONOMIC GROWTH
how Africa’s economic growth could be sustained for the continual benefit of its most vulnerable people?
I THINK IT WILL BE BEST TO LOOK AT THE EUROPEAN MODEL.
THE NEED TO PROVIDE GREATER MOB ...
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AFRICA/GH'S ECONOMIC GROWTH
how Africa’s economic growth could be sustained for the continual benefit of its most vulnerable people?
I THINK IT WILL BE BEST TO LOOK AT THE EUROPEAN MODEL.
THE NEED TO PROVIDE GREATER MOBILITY TO WEST AFRICAN CITIZENS BETWEEN NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES WILL BE PARAMOUNT.
HOWEVER, THESE NATIONS MUST MAINTAIN THEIR RESPECTIVE CURRENCIES. THE EURO MODEL SHOWED US THE VARIOUS PITFALLS THAT COME WITH THIS.
WAT DO YOU DO WITH NEIGHBOURING NATIONS WHO DONT PULL THEIR WEIGHT? SURE, YOU CAN PROVIDE THE NECESSARY BAILOUTS AND HELP, BUT YOU CANT FORCE A HORSE TO DRINK.
He cited employment for the rapidly growing young population: THE NATION MUST PUT MONEY INTO YOUTH EMPLOYMENT STRATEGIES. OTHER NATIONS HAVE DONE IT, AND CONTINUE TO.
affordable health care: NHIS IS A GOOD START, BUT IS IT WORKING? HOW STRONG AND CREDIBLE IS IT? DO THE NATIVES HAVE ACCESS TO HOSIPITALS, CLINICS AND TREATMENT CTRS? BUILD MORE HOSPITALS.
CHILDREN AND WOMENS HOSPITALS.
quality education for all: FREE BASIC EDUCATION FOR ALL GH KIDDIES. THIS IS A MUST.
and gender and class equality as some of the critical pillars: APPOINT WOMEN IN POSITIONS OF POWER,THE MEDIA. I WOULD FOCUS MORE ON ECONOMIC EQUALITY, NOT CLASS....
ECONOMIC EQUALITY: A GSX/BUSINESS TV AND RADIO CHANNEL DEDICATED TO EVERYTHING FINANCE, INVESTING, BUSINESS NEWS, TOPICS, DISCUSSIONS. THIS WILL EDUCATE THE MASSES ON WEALTH BUILDING IDEAS,
BUSINESS IDEAS, INVESTING IDEAS ETC.
the pressing immediate problems confronting the countRY GHANA ARE - GALAMSAY EVERYWHERE, no electricity, no water, rife in corruption, high incompetence levels, etc.
At the moment JOHN MAHAMA has NOT articulated any vision for the country and his governance. Ghanaians don't know what he stands for except his mere promises and lies.
For sustainable socio-economic development Ghana needs ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE not mere promises without action as characterised BY MAHAMA'S "leadership".
Argentina’s president has announced increases of as much as 35 percent in cash handouts to the poor, students, pregnant women and retirees.
President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner said the programs also will reach nearly 700,000 more children, expanding the social safety net and encouraging consumer spending this election year. She said the total cost of the subsidies would grow $7.8 billion a year.
GH MUST FIND A SOLUTION TO THESE PRESSING ISSUES: high level corruption, CITIZEN IDENTIFICATION, insecurity, unemployment, LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE and infrastructure decay as the major problems confronting africa's development.
ATAKORA BEDIAKO 10 years ago

MARINE AND RAIL TRANSPORT FIRST!!! WHY WONT EACH COUNTRY DEVELOP ITS OWN INTERNAL TRANSPORT AND THEN JUST CONNECT. SIX LANES FOR WEST AFRICAN TRAFFIC? WE CANNOT MANAGE AND MAINTAIN TWO LANES AND THEN WE GO TALKING ABOUT SIX L ...
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MARINE AND RAIL TRANSPORT FIRST!!! WHY WONT EACH COUNTRY DEVELOP ITS OWN INTERNAL TRANSPORT AND THEN JUST CONNECT. SIX LANES FOR WEST AFRICAN TRAFFIC? WE CANNOT MANAGE AND MAINTAIN TWO LANES AND THEN WE GO TALKING ABOUT SIX LANES??? HABBA?
sam 10 years ago

OZA lets make it 80 my grand ones will have the chance to see it. HAHA HAA WHAT A JOKE

OZA lets make it 80 my grand ones will have the chance to see it. HAHA HAA WHAT A JOKE
DAN 10 years ago

MAHAMA HAVEN'T BE ABLE TO BUILD A SIMPLE ROAD FROM ACCRA TO KUMASI WHICH PROVIDES 70% OF ACCRA'S FOOD, YET HE IS MAKING A DEAL TO BUILD A 6 LANE HIGHWAY SOME WHERE ELSE, SUPREME COURT PLEASE HURRY AND REMOVE THIS MORAN FROM ...
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MAHAMA HAVEN'T BE ABLE TO BUILD A SIMPLE ROAD FROM ACCRA TO KUMASI WHICH PROVIDES 70% OF ACCRA'S FOOD, YET HE IS MAKING A DEAL TO BUILD A 6 LANE HIGHWAY SOME WHERE ELSE, SUPREME COURT PLEASE HURRY AND REMOVE THIS MORAN FROM OFFICE! HE JUST DOESN'T GET IT!!
zeto 10 years ago

The forest is where they belong!!

The forest is where they belong!!
DAN 10 years ago

YEAH IS ONLY GORILLAS WHO KNOWS WHAT'S BEST FOR THEM, IF YOU DON'T NEED ROAD THEN YOU DONT NEED IT MONKEY! YOU CALL YOUR FELLOW GHANIANS GORILLAS AND THROW A FIT WHEN THE WHITE MAN CALLS YOU MONKEY FROM AFRICA! HOW DUMB!!!!

YEAH IS ONLY GORILLAS WHO KNOWS WHAT'S BEST FOR THEM, IF YOU DON'T NEED ROAD THEN YOU DONT NEED IT MONKEY! YOU CALL YOUR FELLOW GHANIANS GORILLAS AND THROW A FIT WHEN THE WHITE MAN CALLS YOU MONKEY FROM AFRICA! HOW DUMB!!!!
Pelicles 10 years ago

Stop being pessimist. At least, he is making a lot of sense this time. Pepeni or whatever but he is your president. I love Mahama but those around him have a lot of question mark. Let's all give him the much needed support ...
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Stop being pessimist. At least, he is making a lot of sense this time. Pepeni or whatever but he is your president. I love Mahama but those around him have a lot of question mark. Let's all give him the much needed support.
DAN 10 years ago

and a NIGGER Muslim terrorist

and a NIGGER Muslim terrorist
Village headmasteeer 10 years ago

And. Your father a Christian terrorist just like George bush,

And. Your father a Christian terrorist just like George bush,
insight to the bone 10 years ago

TKN pains paaa, This smelly animal, we all know well ,very evil tribalism biggoted racist evil ashanti akyem akan so called TKN, Fantis+Northerners+Nzemas+Ewes+Others will rule you Evil people NPPians sour losers, we northern ...
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TKN pains paaa, This smelly animal, we all know well ,very evil tribalism biggoted racist evil ashanti akyem akan so called TKN, Fantis+Northerners+Nzemas+Ewes+Others will rule you Evil people NPPians sour losers, we northerners will get your beautifull women free anyawy for your men are so ugly monkey looking like aniamals, cocain deelers dirty money of yours NPPians Ghana does not need.
Kwakye 10 years ago

Insight to the bone, yes it pains paa loosing the election, our people NPPians are just jealous and evil bad tribalism biggoted people, insulting might help cool down our pains, little chance for our kululu fake petition cour ...
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Insight to the bone, yes it pains paa loosing the election, our people NPPians are just jealous and evil bad tribalism biggoted people, insulting might help cool down our pains, little chance for our kululu fake petition court case though.
EASY 10 years ago

well you never saved the situation either, you could have held it right there but you worsen the situation by showing your emotional thoughts. be a man and help curb these insults brother for it will not solve the peace the w ...
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well you never saved the situation either, you could have held it right there but you worsen the situation by showing your emotional thoughts. be a man and help curb these insults brother for it will not solve the peace the world is looking for
BAM 10 years ago

THEY CANNOT BUILD TWO LANES. NOW THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT 6?

THEY CANNOT BUILD TWO LANES. NOW THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT 6?
insight to the bone 10 years ago

fool

fool
Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago

Mahama should continue his excellent
works since NPP could not explain the
nature of the Pink Sheets to the Public.

Mahama should continue his excellent
works since NPP could not explain the
nature of the Pink Sheets to the Public.
Kofi 10 years ago

Mahama should continue his excellent promises. Talking doesn't equate to doing, Nick.

Mahama should continue his excellent promises. Talking doesn't equate to doing, Nick.
DAN 10 years ago

Better bring in Usa,Uk or China contractors..Its been taking more than 5 years to build to Kumansi..terribly slow by western standards and here in usa we build temporary paved detours while you expect people to drive thru mud ...
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Better bring in Usa,Uk or China contractors..Its been taking more than 5 years to build to Kumansi..terribly slow by western standards and here in usa we build temporary paved detours while you expect people to drive thru mud and gravel...so whats the hold up???
zeto 10 years ago

Chimps and gorillas do not need any roads. That's why God put them in the forest to be fcuking their mothers and sisters.

Chimps and gorillas do not need any roads. That's why God put them in the forest to be fcuking their mothers and sisters.
TALK TALK 10 years ago

With or without borders?

With or without borders?
Kofi Asamoah 10 years ago

Don't count on the Nigerians, they even reneged on gas supplies to Ghana.

Don't count on the Nigerians, they even reneged on gas supplies to Ghana.
BRAVEBOY 10 years ago

May be, we can encourage them to keep their promises on a day like this.

May be, we can encourage them to keep their promises on a day like this.
NEMESIS, UK 10 years ago

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT? UNGRATEFUL GHANAIANS LIKE YOU ALWAYS INSULT ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING ABOUT YOUR BENEFACTOR NIGERIA, AND YOU EXPECTS US TO CONTINUE TO SUPPLY YOU WITH OUR NATURAL RESOURCES? YOU MUST BE HOKING.

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT? UNGRATEFUL GHANAIANS LIKE YOU ALWAYS INSULT ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING ABOUT YOUR BENEFACTOR NIGERIA, AND YOU EXPECTS US TO CONTINUE TO SUPPLY YOU WITH OUR NATURAL RESOURCES? YOU MUST BE HOKING.
NEMESIS, UK 10 years ago

YOU MUST BE JOKING.

YOU MUST BE JOKING.
john atolague 10 years ago

You are a fool. we are discussing our country business and what has it got to do with you. YOU ARE A FOOL

You are a fool. we are discussing our country business and what has it got to do with you. YOU ARE A FOOL
pachiko 10 years ago

U must be kidding. Just tell me it's just a mere talking. What has the AU achieved since its inception as an Organisation to solve African problems. None; yet they have attended meetings many times only to drink tea or coffee ...
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U must be kidding. Just tell me it's just a mere talking. What has the AU achieved since its inception as an Organisation to solve African problems. None; yet they have attended meetings many times only to drink tea or coffee eat and be merry; end of story (every country for herself) when the leaders went back to their respective countries. I mean it's just a. Show off because none of these leaders are not able to govern his/her country well; how can he or she think about AU. Talking about the so called inter regional six lane highways from Nigeria, Togo, Ghana,'Ivory Coast etc.etc; whom are these leaders deceiving or do they think Africans are fools and for that matter Ghanaians are stupid. A government that cannot construct highways within the country is now proposing a highways within the Ecowas countries. Are they really serious. It's been over 4 years of Mahama's government and no highways has been commissioned as a completed. Mr Mahama don't deceive ECOWAS leaders as u have been doing to Ghanaians for over 4 years now as nothing good will come out of it. We Ghanaians call it mere talk as we know u very well than any member country in West Africa. So please just think about the completion of all highways in Ghana before setting your eyes on the so called Trans-Ecowas highways. Please Mr President be bold and tell them the truth, until your country is satisfied with all projects on hand, you cannot embark on such project; hence the Ecowas project should be postponed until further notice. Period
MARCUS AMPADU 10 years ago

LOSERS

LOSERS
GMR 10 years ago

Seriously if African leaders think Development is about building roads, they are mistaken, electricity & water is more of a better asset to speed up development.
Moreover this road will take a long time..

Seriously if African leaders think Development is about building roads, they are mistaken, electricity & water is more of a better asset to speed up development.
Moreover this road will take a long time..
Paul Amuna 10 years ago

I'm afraid you are mistaken. Yes, we need water and electricity, but without good transport and communication networks across our continent, trade becomes very costly and our development is slowed. Water and electricity are t ...
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I'm afraid you are mistaken. Yes, we need water and electricity, but without good transport and communication networks across our continent, trade becomes very costly and our development is slowed. Water and electricity are the responsibility of each country's government. The Channel Tunnel which links a number of European countries has transformed transport and trade in Europe.

You cannot say because it would take along time to build, it is not important or should not be a priority. If we had started this 50 years ago, can you imagine where we would have been as a continent?
MENSAH 10 years ago

DOES IT MEAN SIX STREETS(LANES) TO WEST AND SIX TO EAST OR THREE HERE & THREE THERE?
PLEASE,SOMEONE CLARIFIES THIS FOR ME.

DOES IT MEAN SIX STREETS(LANES) TO WEST AND SIX TO EAST OR THREE HERE & THREE THERE?
PLEASE,SOMEONE CLARIFIES THIS FOR ME.
Kofi Asamoah 10 years ago

three on each direction, left and right

three on each direction, left and right
MENSAH 10 years ago

THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND CONCERN.

THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND CONCERN.
Remove Indemnity Clause 10 years ago

promise,promise,promise,promise.That is all we hear.Nothing will happen in 2014.

promise,promise,promise,promise.That is all we hear.Nothing will happen in 2014.
Mugu yaro 10 years ago

Walahi, Allah be with u all, but lets add WATER and LIGHT, Long live NDC and Ghana!!!!

Walahi, Allah be with u all, but lets add WATER and LIGHT, Long live NDC and Ghana!!!!
from UK 10 years ago

I SUPPORT

I SUPPORT
from UK 10 years ago

The most economical infrastucture for this countries should have being railway and not roads

The most economical infrastucture for this countries should have being railway and not roads
Pontius Pilate 10 years ago

you are right on point. rail is a better option. six lane definitely not looking at our capacity and carelessness. if our leaders really mean business then this is the perfect opportunity for them to venture into the bullet t ...
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you are right on point. rail is a better option. six lane definitely not looking at our capacity and carelessness. if our leaders really mean business then this is the perfect opportunity for them to venture into the bullet train transport system. it is safer, cheaper and a better option.
Sakamosta 10 years ago

You are perfectly right. what we should be thinking about is an effective rail network to facilitate movement of goods and services. Our leaders should shine their eyes and learn from their colonial masters. What happened to ...
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You are perfectly right. what we should be thinking about is an effective rail network to facilitate movement of goods and services. Our leaders should shine their eyes and learn from their colonial masters. What happened to rail systems left for us by our colonial masters? We should bow down our heads in shame
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

An elderly couple were on a road trip and stopped at a roadside restaurant for lunch. They finished their lunch and it wasn't until they were back on the highway that the old woman realized she had left her glasses behind at ...
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An elderly couple were on a road trip and stopped at a roadside restaurant for lunch. They finished their lunch and it wasn't until they were back on the highway that the old woman realized she had left her glasses behind at the restaurant.

They had to continue on the highway for quite some distance before they were able to find a spot to turn around. The old man grumbled and complained all the way back to the restaurant.

When they finally arrived, as the old woman got out of the car to retrieve her glasses, the old man said, "While you're in there, you may as well get my hat, too!

AFRICAN PRESIDENTS ARE LIKE THE ELDERLY COUPLE ON THE HIGHWAY ALWAYS RETURNING TO THE SAME THING.
THEY NEVER ADMIT TO THEIR MISTAKES LIKE THE OLD MAN.
Paul Amuna 10 years ago

Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah argued and advocated for a trans-African highway to link various cities and countries in Africa way back in the 1960s - to aid transport, communications and boost trade. He was not taken seriously. I ...
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Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah argued and advocated for a trans-African highway to link various cities and countries in Africa way back in the 1960s - to aid transport, communications and boost trade. He was not taken seriously. I wonder how many of today's politicians realise that a lot of what they are promoting were his original ideas which were opposed by some of their forebears!

So now we know we need good connecting highways to boost trade across West Africa - Good indeed. Better late than never.
BRAVEBOY 10 years ago

Indeed better late than never. I pray God's speed.

Indeed better late than never. I pray God's speed.
NAT 10 years ago

IS THE SIX LANE LINKING GHANA ALSO ? BECAUSE I HEAR ONLY LAGOS AND ABIJAN.

IS THE SIX LANE LINKING GHANA ALSO ? BECAUSE I HEAR ONLY LAGOS AND ABIJAN.
Woman 10 years ago

they will pass through ghana

they will pass through ghana
Kwesi Agbenu 10 years ago

Nigeria has dual carriageway from Lagos to Ibadan to Abuja to boost intra Nigeria trade before thinking of inter WAfrica trade.
Ghana must think of dualising Accra -kumasi road first to boost intra Ghana trade before thinkin ...
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Nigeria has dual carriageway from Lagos to Ibadan to Abuja to boost intra Nigeria trade before thinking of inter WAfrica trade.
Ghana must think of dualising Accra -kumasi road first to boost intra Ghana trade before thinking of Inter WAfrica trade.
Nigeria is well prepared. Ghana is not
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

I agree with you. Accra-Kumasi road is a national disgrace. We need a real highways to link all major cities.

I agree with you. Accra-Kumasi road is a national disgrace. We need a real highways to link all major cities.
MENSAH 10 years ago

AS THIS THREE LANE HIGHWAY IS ABOUT TO BE CONSTRUCTED,SO ARE ARMED ROBBERS ALSO PRAYING THAT THEIR BUSINESS WOULD BE FLOURISHING.
MY QUESTION IS:HOW BEST ARE THEESE FIVE RULERS PLANNING TO PROTECT TRAVELLERS FROM "ARMED ROBB ...
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AS THIS THREE LANE HIGHWAY IS ABOUT TO BE CONSTRUCTED,SO ARE ARMED ROBBERS ALSO PRAYING THAT THEIR BUSINESS WOULD BE FLOURISHING.
MY QUESTION IS:HOW BEST ARE THEESE FIVE RULERS PLANNING TO PROTECT TRAVELLERS FROM "ARMED ROBBERS ATTACKS?
I WOULD SUGGEST THAT SECURITY CAMERAS BE FIXED IN EVERY STRATEGIC PLACES ON THE ROAD TO OFFSET THE PLANS OF THESE ARMED ROBBERS.
POLICE PATROL SHOULD BE VERY ADEQUATE/CONSTANT,TO ENSURE SAFETY.
THAT'S MY CONTRIBUTION.
Remove Indemnity Clause 10 years ago

These leaders themselves are stealing from their citizens and you expect them to protect us.

These leaders themselves are stealing from their citizens and you expect them to protect us.
American 10 years ago

The multinational project should be a railway from Lagos to Abidjan. But the west would never help finance such a project.

The multinational project should be a railway from Lagos to Abidjan. But the west would never help finance such a project.
BRAVEBOY 10 years ago

That is another great idea, but you know what the leaders are avoiding-the initial cost of maintaining the line and trains even if we manage to build it. It will take someone with the foresight of Nkrumah to achieve that.

That is another great idea, but you know what the leaders are avoiding-the initial cost of maintaining the line and trains even if we manage to build it. It will take someone with the foresight of Nkrumah to achieve that.
john atolague 10 years ago

You do not have any highway connecting the major cities in your country and you are doing lip talks. Where is your priority?

You do not have any highway connecting the major cities in your country and you are doing lip talks. Where is your priority?
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

The guys have no vision. They are waiting for another George Bush Highway or Obama Highway. Can you imagine the cost of that dirty Accra-Kumasi village road to the nation.

The guys have no vision. They are waiting for another George Bush Highway or Obama Highway. Can you imagine the cost of that dirty Accra-Kumasi village road to the nation.
OSEI 10 years ago

TALK TALK TALK. WE NEED TO CONSIDER BUILD OUR OWN RAILWAY LINES TO THE NORTH. TOO MUCH TALKING, MR. PRESIDENT.

TALK TALK TALK. WE NEED TO CONSIDER BUILD OUR OWN RAILWAY LINES TO THE NORTH. TOO MUCH TALKING, MR. PRESIDENT.
Whatever 10 years ago

This is the kind of aggressive transnational developmental projects that we need as a people dwelling on this land called Africa. Our leaders must make all-round development a cardinal principle and practices in all their out ...
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This is the kind of aggressive transnational developmental projects that we need as a people dwelling on this land called Africa. Our leaders must make all-round development a cardinal principle and practices in all their outings.
Prince 10 years ago

Let's wait and see. They should also be ready to train their customs and immigration officers.

Let's wait and see. They should also be ready to train their customs and immigration officers.
Why not train station 10 years ago

We are still dealing with stupid leaders of African why dont they plan to build on train underground station that will go there faster and cheaper without Armed rubbers to attack them . Wise up both African leaders and dont d ...
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We are still dealing with stupid leaders of African why dont they plan to build on train underground station that will go there faster and cheaper without Armed rubbers to attack them . Wise up both African leaders and dont do such mistake of expanding road for any reason..
Woman's wisdom 10 years ago

Mahama is so power drunk. He always want to show himself on the cover of a magazine and on the front page of newspaper. This man is showing himself to the public too much. He is proves himself that he did steal the elections ...
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Mahama is so power drunk. He always want to show himself on the cover of a magazine and on the front page of newspaper. This man is showing himself to the public too much. He is proves himself that he did steal the elections because he is so desperate to be Ghana's president. That is why he made sure Atta Mills was dead and be sent to the maternity ward instead of the emergency ward. This man is so power drunk that he would even kill to be a president. That is why he did what he did to be who is. Bad man.
BOOOOO 10 years ago

CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME, SEE THE STATE OF ACCRA AND KUMASI ROAD, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH IT. U CAN NOT CONTINUE WHAT MILLS DID, NOW NIGERIA, MONEY EATER.

CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME, SEE THE STATE OF ACCRA AND KUMASI ROAD, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH IT. U CAN NOT CONTINUE WHAT MILLS DID, NOW NIGERIA, MONEY EATER.
STONER KOBYLYNTON 10 years ago

Boooo, you have said it all. Your own back yard have bad roads some not even planned to be constructed and others not completed since Kuffour's government and now thinking of 5-nation highway? What is wrong with some people ...
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Boooo, you have said it all. Your own back yard have bad roads some not even planned to be constructed and others not completed since Kuffour's government and now thinking of 5-nation highway? What is wrong with some people's brains at all? Like we say 'A fool will be a fool either he goes to school or not'. Haba! E&OE
BOY KOFI 10 years ago

I believe developing the Regional Integration like ECOWAS is in best direction.I think we share common borders with Ivory Coast and it will be easy and cheaper to do business together.As a matter of fact the Commercial Triang ...
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I believe developing the Regional Integration like ECOWAS is in best direction.I think we share common borders with Ivory Coast and it will be easy and cheaper to do business together.As a matter of fact the Commercial Triangle between Ghana-Ivory Coast-Nigeria could be the motor for economic and social development in West Africa.I can say even without this new project we ought to work out modalities to work together.Thank you.
DAN 10 years ago

why even waste time with Ivory coast,benin,togo etc....unless the speak english its lot easier to do business with Nigeria and Liberia

why even waste time with Ivory coast,benin,togo etc....unless the speak english its lot easier to do business with Nigeria and Liberia
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago

RAILWAYS IS A MUCH BETTER ALTERNATIVE. HIGHWAYS MUST COME LATER. GH HAS ISSUES WITH EVEN ROADS N HIGHWAYS. WE SHOULD CONCENTRATE ON OURS...

RAILWAYS IS A MUCH BETTER ALTERNATIVE. HIGHWAYS MUST COME LATER. GH HAS ISSUES WITH EVEN ROADS N HIGHWAYS. WE SHOULD CONCENTRATE ON OURS...
peace 10 years ago

Did they consider other road transports apart from 6 car lanes??? Trains on rail roads are faster, safer, cheaper etc and most part of the world rely on it for mass transport.
At least people wont be subjected to constant h ...
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Did they consider other road transports apart from 6 car lanes??? Trains on rail roads are faster, safer, cheaper etc and most part of the world rely on it for mass transport.
At least people wont be subjected to constant high way robbery
Kobena 10 years ago

Another akofem ruse for chopping Ghana.
Cry the beloved country!

Another akofem ruse for chopping Ghana.
Cry the beloved country!
Yaw Adu-Asare 10 years ago

Deepening West African integration is vital for development of the sub-region.

Deepening West African integration is vital for development of the sub-region.
Igp 10 years ago

You and who needs Ecowas? Nigerins are taking advantage of the system to spread their evil deeds all over Africa not just the subregion. We do not need them.

You and who needs Ecowas? Nigerins are taking advantage of the system to spread their evil deeds all over Africa not just the subregion. We do not need them.
Yaw Adu-Asare 10 years ago

Normal people with above average intelligence advocate for a tighter West African unity to protect the territorial integrity of our region. Are you qualified to be one of us?

Normal people with above average intelligence advocate for a tighter West African unity to protect the territorial integrity of our region. Are you qualified to be one of us?
Adu 10 years ago

If you constitute the 'above average intelligence' in Ghana, one needs not struggle to understand why Ghana is so developed.

If you constitute the 'above average intelligence' in Ghana, one needs not struggle to understand why Ghana is so developed.
Sam, Bern 10 years ago

Think well, why not a rial line for the coastal line of these west African countries.

Think well, why not a rial line for the coastal line of these west African countries.
JAMES A 10 years ago

what happen to west AFRICA ONE MONEY EKO MONEY?

what happen to west AFRICA ONE MONEY EKO MONEY?
Sam, Bern 10 years ago

Are our thinking through their heads or their feet. Why can't they think of a railway instead of roads, that have shorter life span. The heat in our part of the world even melts these asphalt roads. This makes the roads un ...
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Are our thinking through their heads or their feet. Why can't they think of a railway instead of roads, that have shorter life span. The heat in our part of the world even melts these asphalt roads. This makes the roads undulating when heavy trucks use these roads. An example is the 37 junction in Accra
Start the railway no matter how much it's cost Mr President
BUSINESS DEVELOPER 10 years ago

It would have been better if the four countries had planned to develop marine and rail transport in west africa to enhance movement of people ,goods and services because its cheaper,more volume and capacity,less pollution,co ...
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It would have been better if the four countries had planned to develop marine and rail transport in west africa to enhance movement of people ,goods and services because its cheaper,more volume and capacity,less pollution,cost effective to construct and less prone to accidents ,hijacks and thefts.But expansion in road transport infrastruction will only see more cars and trucks on roads making congestion and enviromental pollution worse,less volume and capacity of goods and service movements,increase in accidents,hijacks ,thefts and deaths and many more hence the prefered transport project should have been rail or marine transport development.
kayayoe 10 years ago

We need to learn how to walk before we attempt to run. Why dont we use these resources to upgrade our internal transportation system? Reliable public transportation in terms of buses and railways will reduce traffic jams in t ...
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We need to learn how to walk before we attempt to run. Why dont we use these resources to upgrade our internal transportation system? Reliable public transportation in terms of buses and railways will reduce traffic jams in the city and make it easier for those in the rural areas to transport food and other wares to the markets at a reduced cost. That will also help reduce the number of road accidents because a lot of thode junk cars will be off the road. Simple common sense!!!
Ponko Abodam 10 years ago

It's mere talk and nothing else. In truth, all that these 4 corrupt leaders (including our own) want is to get their hands on the bogus international loans that the loan sharks will be offering. Let us ask Mahama what he with ...
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It's mere talk and nothing else. In truth, all that these 4 corrupt leaders (including our own) want is to get their hands on the bogus international loans that the loan sharks will be offering. Let us ask Mahama what he with his grandiose STX housing scheme? He only managed to get us to settle with the Koreans to the tune of millions for breaking the "contract"!

We have the basics to worry about - water and electricity delivery, then sanitation through proper sewage engineering construction, and of course, renovating and upgrading, as the case may be, our transportation infrastructure - as you have correctly pointed out.
Kofi 10 years ago

Has China approved the project? We need the approval of the Chinese before going public with this news.

Has China approved the project? We need the approval of the Chinese before going public with this news.
DAN 10 years ago

what you think the 3 billion loan if for??? for 300,000 china men to work on the road

what you think the 3 billion loan if for??? for 300,000 china men to work on the road
Koffi 10 years ago

Alpha Conde is a dictator, who wants to do business him except government, check the news people are been killed in Guinea right now for their rights.

Alpha Conde is a dictator, who wants to do business him except government, check the news people are been killed in Guinea right now for their rights.
Nii Joromi 10 years ago

They will spend more time thinking about their Swiss bank accounts. Thieves.

They will spend more time thinking about their Swiss bank accounts. Thieves.
xhlemiso 10 years ago

This is what we want to hear about every time, big schemes that will benefit the country and neighbors, involving mutual cooperation. Of course the talk must be followed with action. I just saw a listing of the 25 of the best ...
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This is what we want to hear about every time, big schemes that will benefit the country and neighbors, involving mutual cooperation. Of course the talk must be followed with action. I just saw a listing of the 25 of the best beaches in the world. Besides one beautiful one in Cape Town and two equally splendid ones in the Seychelles, there was none, zero in any part of Africa. Hey Ghanaians let us work one getting one of our many beaches included next time. It will of course mean a rigorously enforced law forbidding putting refuse and human waste on our entire coast line. And then persuading our neighbors to do the same. Can we do this?
hoo-yah 10 years ago

road to no where 6 lane you can even maintain eletricity all this is a scame

road to no where 6 lane you can even maintain eletricity all this is a scame
WAR VETERAN 10 years ago

I THINK THE BEST INITIATIVE ANY GOVT WILL UNDERTAKE TO EXPAND THE RAILWAY SYSTEMS TO LINK OTHER ECOWAS COUNTRIES WITHIN THE SUB-REGION WILL BE A WELCOME ONE INSTEAD OF EXPAND THE ROADS TO SIX OR TEN TO ACCOMMODATE OLD SECOND ...
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I THINK THE BEST INITIATIVE ANY GOVT WILL UNDERTAKE TO EXPAND THE RAILWAY SYSTEMS TO LINK OTHER ECOWAS COUNTRIES WITHIN THE SUB-REGION WILL BE A WELCOME ONE INSTEAD OF EXPAND THE ROADS TO SIX OR TEN TO ACCOMMODATE OLD SECOND HAND VEHICLES THAT CONTINUTE TO BREAKDOWN AND POSSIBLY CAUSE ROAD TRAFFIC FATALITIES. PRESIDENT MAHAMA THINK ABOUT THIS WITH YOUR COLLEAGES IN THE AU COUNTRIES. THE COST OF MAINTENANCE OF THE ROADS IS A MAJOR DRAIN TO THE ECONOMY. THE MOTORWAY, I THINK THAT THE GOVT SHOULD ARRANGE FOR THE ISRAELIS OR THE RUSSIANS WHO CONSTRUCTED THE MOTORWAY TO COME DOWN AND MAINTAIN IT. THE ADHOC REPAIR TO THE MOTORWAY IS NOT THE BEST, AFTER COLLECTING TOLLS FROM DRIVERS EVERY PASSING SECOND ONLY TO POUR ASPHALT ON THE MOTORWAY AS A SOLUTION TO THE POT HOLES ON THE ROAD IS NOT THE BEST.
Sakamosta 10 years ago

This is a very wise advice that should be urgently considered. God bless you.

This is a very wise advice that should be urgently considered. God bless you.
AKASI MARTHA NZEMA 10 years ago

DARK DAYS OF GHANA IS OVER, THE DAY HAS COME.

DARK DAYS OF GHANA IS OVER, THE DAY HAS COME.
ROMANO 10 years ago

IT IS GOING TO MAKE IT MUCH EASIER FOR THE ALATA PEOPLE TO COMMIT MORE CRIMES IN GHANA. WE ALREADY HAVE ENOUGH OF THIS STINKING ANAGOS IN GHANA.

IT IS GOING TO MAKE IT MUCH EASIER FOR THE ALATA PEOPLE TO COMMIT MORE CRIMES IN GHANA. WE ALREADY HAVE ENOUGH OF THIS STINKING ANAGOS IN GHANA.
ROMANO real Ghanaman 10 years ago

They are trying to expand it fool. Can't you read simple English. Kokoase kuraseni. Lagos to Abidjan which means government of cote de voire and Nigeria. So rather should leave Ghana out of it ...

They are trying to expand it fool. Can't you read simple English. Kokoase kuraseni. Lagos to Abidjan which means government of cote de voire and Nigeria. So rather should leave Ghana out of it ...
Sakura 10 years ago

I believe this can wait. Ghana needs to set her house in order; just look at our lousy roads!! Mahama should be very careful in jumping to "accords".

I believe this can wait. Ghana needs to set her house in order; just look at our lousy roads!! Mahama should be very careful in jumping to "accords".
Sakura 10 years ago

Ghana needs bullet trains from Accra to the north and across to our east and west borders. This will create more permanent jobs for our citizens. I disagree with this 6-lane road.

Ghana needs bullet trains from Accra to the north and across to our east and west borders. This will create more permanent jobs for our citizens. I disagree with this 6-lane road.
Igp 10 years ago

Who is Mahama out there to please? Is it Nigeria, or some cronys? NDC do we not have elders in the party? The man is reckless when it comes to money spending. Where are his pririoties for Ghana? NDC aban that can't pay doctor ...
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Who is Mahama out there to please? Is it Nigeria, or some cronys? NDC do we not have elders in the party? The man is reckless when it comes to money spending. Where are his pririoties for Ghana? NDC aban that can't pay doctors, will have money to spend unbudgetted for road project - from Nigeria to Cote deVvoie? Is this road project necessary at this time? How busy are the roads on the said Nigeria to Cote de Voire project? This is the reason why the west will always laugh at us. Misplaced priorities and we go begging for alms to put up wite elephant. Ghanaians have no jobs and he is calling for Africa without boundaries. A country without borders is not soverign. Dziwo fie asem John. Thdey le Nkrumah down when we had our brightest momentum to unify Africa. Mind your business. "Papa don told you?" TOR needs recapitalization and so is Merchant Bank of Ghana. Think deep and take a deep breath before committing Ghana to any frivilous expenditutes.
Abena 10 years ago

Africa must unite.

Africa must unite.
BabaUS 10 years ago

It will NEVER happen.

It will NEVER happen.
TJ/Accra 10 years ago

This is nothing but EMOTIONAL INVESTMENT. It will never see any light of day.

This is nothing but EMOTIONAL INVESTMENT. It will never see any light of day.
Pancho 10 years ago

You couldn't even tar roads in your own backyard how much more focus on this huge gigantic projects. Poor Ghana your President cannot even build back roads in Ghana. Oh my soul.

You couldn't even tar roads in your own backyard how much more focus on this huge gigantic projects. Poor Ghana your President cannot even build back roads in Ghana. Oh my soul.
pk 10 years ago

Quite exciting. Another opportunity for creating jobs. Next, rail link.

Quite exciting. Another opportunity for creating jobs. Next, rail link.

Mahama, 4 others agree to build 6-lane highway from Lagos to Abidjan

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