Update: Calm returns to Ashaiman as police, military take over

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Paparazzi 10 years ago

Why is NPP doing this? Are they trying to destabilise the country ? Burning houses, armed robberies, and now this, why NPP, why?

Why is NPP doing this? Are they trying to destabilise the country ? Burning houses, armed robberies, and now this, why NPP, why?
John,Tema 10 years ago

Paparazzi you are just an idiot with no brain.Are you not aware that Ashaiman is NDC stronghold?How can NPP organise such large number of people in that constituency?I just got through that chaos and lawlessness.If local asse ...
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Paparazzi you are just an idiot with no brain.Are you not aware that Ashaiman is NDC stronghold?How can NPP organise such large number of people in that constituency?I just got through that chaos and lawlessness.If local assembly were properly managed without politics this thing would never happen.
OLD SOLDIER 10 years ago

Author: Samuel...
"I humbly submit that samuel "ISOFOTON"
Okudzeto must be investigated. he was all over the place canvassing for this spanish co. to be paid this money. An please remember, Martin Amidu hinted that okudzeto ...
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Author: Samuel...
"I humbly submit that samuel "ISOFOTON"
Okudzeto must be investigated. he was all over the place canvassing for this spanish co. to be paid this money. An please remember, Martin Amidu hinted that okudzeto pleaded with him Martin to agree paying Isofoton. What a shame, NDC, GOD WILL DEFINITELY PUNISH ALL NDC".
MANU 10 years ago

HAHAHAAA! WHAT HAS YOUR COMMENT GOT TO DO WITH THIS ASHAIMAN ISSUE. WHY? YOU DEY INSIDE THE WEATHER? HAHAHAHAAA

HAHAHAAA! WHAT HAS YOUR COMMENT GOT TO DO WITH THIS ASHAIMAN ISSUE. WHY? YOU DEY INSIDE THE WEATHER? HAHAHAHAAA
OLD SOLDIER 10 years ago

Author: ORM...

Even though the supreme court judges deferred to the lower courts to decide on Woyome, they fired a critical salvo against lawyers in the cases- Peasah Boadu for Waterville, Osafo Buabeng for Woyome, Tony L ...
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Author: ORM...

Even though the supreme court judges deferred to the lower courts to decide on Woyome, they fired a critical salvo against lawyers in the cases- Peasah Boadu for Waterville, Osafo Buabeng for Woyome, Tony Lithur for Austro Invest and maybe Ekow Awoonor who acted as sole mediator between parties with then AG Betty Mould Iddrissu.
The counsel for John Mahama,Tony Lithur, at the supreme court election petition case was part of the woyome scam that stole millions of Euros from Ghana. This is SICK- NDC must go.
James John 10 years ago

Well you need to be covered in this country no running water, unstable electricity, etc. We need leaders who can change the status quo but also we the citizens need to change our ways also. Till then if you need accommodation ...
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Well you need to be covered in this country no running water, unstable electricity, etc. We need leaders who can change the status quo but also we the citizens need to change our ways also. Till then if you need accommodation try covermeinghana.com
insight to the bone 10 years ago

pepeni like all evil men in history is saying its God who gave him victory , hitler , stalin and all the intrinsically evil men including satan also claimed the same. pepeni has put only his own muslim pepefuo in charge of al ...
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pepeni like all evil men in history is saying its God who gave him victory , hitler , stalin and all the intrinsically evil men including satan also claimed the same. pepeni has put only his own muslim pepefuo in charge of all key aspects of the nation and their main agenda is to recolonize the Akans so we are his slaves and servants . he has deceitfully used and abused the so called democratic process to achieve this. he is not interested in the welfare of the majority but to push into further poverty and misery the great nations of Akan so that his dimwitted pepeni idiots can handle things easier. today we are now in a feudal middle ages mentality era with no water , electricity or decent wages . any Akan who wishes to do anything good for his own people is frustrated bullied and mobbed by the state and called the worst of names if not thrown outright in jail or killed. championing his cause are the ayigbe who have mastered the art of the hatred of the Akans and together with the agenda of hegemony and chauvinism succeeded in making the lives of most Akans unbearable . let them know God is on our side and we shall win our freedom sooner than they think, long live the republic of Akan
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facts 10 years ago

It is described as unfortunate when NDC man is involved. If It were NPP men who took over arbitrarily, they would say it is calculated to make the government unpopular

It is described as unfortunate when NDC man is involved. If It were NPP men who took over arbitrarily, they would say it is calculated to make the government unpopular
SERENA SEGBEFIA 10 years ago

'Pepeni, Pepeni, Pepeni, Ei Ghana asem ben ni'.

The demonstration must be persistent and widespread. If they fail to act as promised, we will come back with vengeance. We can no longer sit and be robbed. Period.

'Pepeni, Pepeni, Pepeni, Ei Ghana asem ben ni'.

The demonstration must be persistent and widespread. If they fail to act as promised, we will come back with vengeance. We can no longer sit and be robbed. Period.
george 10 years ago

Wo yè Odwan ?

Wo yè Odwan ?
Pabro Correa 10 years ago

Paparazzi,ofuii,you are an educated idoit.
You lack basic common sense

Paparazzi,ofuii,you are an educated idoit.
You lack basic common sense
MANU 10 years ago

OOOOOH! DON'T INSULT EACH OTHER. YOU SEE, DEMOCRACY IS THE SYSTEM FOR DIFFERENT IDEAS. IF YOU DON'T LIKE ONE, JUST SAY IT. TOLERATE EACH OTHER.

OOOOOH! DON'T INSULT EACH OTHER. YOU SEE, DEMOCRACY IS THE SYSTEM FOR DIFFERENT IDEAS. IF YOU DON'T LIKE ONE, JUST SAY IT. TOLERATE EACH OTHER.
Afia ba Kwabena 10 years ago

Anybody who has driven through Asiaman will know that these youths have been very patient with both NDC governments. All roads in Ashiaman are rotten. Everyday you will see these youths trying to repair the roads themselves f ...
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Anybody who has driven through Asiaman will know that these youths have been very patient with both NDC governments. All roads in Ashiaman are rotten. Everyday you will see these youths trying to repair the roads themselves for cars to pass. People like PAPAEAZZI are the real problems of Ghana (they politise every issue). Ghana will do well without such elements!
The action was long overdue.
CARDINAL 10 years ago

If what you are saying is the truth, then why do these people in ASHIAMAN continue to vote for NDC? Ashiaman is a Trokosi enclave and these Trokosis are misbehaving by seizing a tool booth and demanding money from drivers.

If what you are saying is the truth, then why do these people in ASHIAMAN continue to vote for NDC? Ashiaman is a Trokosi enclave and these Trokosis are misbehaving by seizing a tool booth and demanding money from drivers.
efo dagbe 10 years ago

woy3 kwasia paaa, what has NPP got to do with this. Ashaiman is a dominant NDC constituency , do u think NPP can do anything of this scale here. idiot. i am in Ashaiman and the people are just demonstrating about bad roads, i ...
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woy3 kwasia paaa, what has NPP got to do with this. Ashaiman is a dominant NDC constituency , do u think NPP can do anything of this scale here. idiot. i am in Ashaiman and the people are just demonstrating about bad roads, it has nothing to do with politics. aboa, next time thonk b4 u open ur dirty mouth
Tintitininti 10 years ago

There are stupid people in this website. Look at this guy, gimi gimi. No wonder Africa is the poorest in the continent. Gimi gimi. if you are like this guy how do you expect the development

There are stupid people in this website. Look at this guy, gimi gimi. No wonder Africa is the poorest in the continent. Gimi gimi. if you are like this guy how do you expect the development
kooko 10 years ago

Paparazzi you a mad any thing is NPP right

Paparazzi you a mad any thing is NPP right
GHFUO, LOVE/DOR YOURSELF! 10 years ago

PRISON LABOR FOR REVENUE
ROSE ATINGA BIO FOR IGP GHANA!
GOOGLE "BILLIONS BEHIND BARS"
1. PAY PRISONERS A SMALL WAGE TO WORK
2. TRAIN THEM SO WHEN THEY COME OUT THEY BECOME PRODCUTIVE CITIZENS
3. PRISONERS COULD SERVE AS ...
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PRISON LABOR FOR REVENUE
ROSE ATINGA BIO FOR IGP GHANA!
GOOGLE "BILLIONS BEHIND BARS"
1. PAY PRISONERS A SMALL WAGE TO WORK
2. TRAIN THEM SO WHEN THEY COME OUT THEY BECOME PRODCUTIVE CITIZENS
3. PRISONERS COULD SERVE AS CHEAP LABOR FOR MANY INDUSTRIES.
THEY COULD BE INVOLVED IN EVERYTHING FROM CAR PLATES, TO FURNITURE, CHALE WATE MAKING,
FISH FARMING, FLOWERS, MINNING, CHEAP LABORERS FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION, ETC...ANYTHING THAT CAN FETCH REVENUE FOR THE REGION N PRISONS.
THE CASH ACCUMULATED FROM THESE DEALS CAN BE UISED FOR SO MANY THINGS
4.PERHAPS, WE NEED PRIVATE PRISONS IN GH. TO MANY PPL RUNNING AROUND MISBEHAVING IN GH.
5.PRISONS CAN SERVE AS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR MANY TOWNS IN GH
6.PRISON LABOR WILL BE GOOD FOR BUSINESSES. YOU PAY THE INMATES LESS THAN YOU WOULD PAY REGULAR CITIZENS
7.IF YOU CANT FIND PRISONERS FR A PRISON, TRANSPORT THEM FROM ELSEHWERE. I DONT CAE IF YOU BRING THEM IN FROM OTHER NATIONS.
8.PUBLIC SECTOR CORRUPTERS, DOMESTIC ABUSERS, THIEVES, PPL WHO DRIVE DRUNK, ETC ARE ALL CULPRITS.
9.KEEP THOSE WHO DONT DESERVE TO BE LOCKED UP OUT OF JAIL.
10. PRISONS COST MONEY. FIND WAYS TO MAKE THEM PROFITABLE
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT: POLICE
BUILD MORE JAILS. BUILD MORE REGIONAL JAILS.
THE LOCAL [POLICEMEN/WOMEN SHOULD BE GIVEN QUOTAS TO MEET. I WANT EACH REGIONAL MINISTER, CITY MAYOR AND REGIONAL POLICE CHIEF, IGP TO WATCH THIS MOVIE...:FORT APACHE. THE BRONX STARRING PAUL NEWMAN. NUFF SAID
WE NEED CHEAP HUMAN LABOR TO DEVELOP OUR TOWNS AND CITIES. ROAD CONSTRUCTION, ETC...
“The most effective thing recommended by the United Nations is that confiscating the property of drug dealers is the most effective way of clipping their wings
THE GH GOVT MUST CONTACT RAMON ANG, PRESIDENT OF SAN MIGUEL CORP IN THE PHILLIPINES. WE ARE SLEEPING IN GH, JOKER$!
HE CAN ADVICE AND HELP GH WITH AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE, OIL EXPLORATION, ROAD, RAIL PROJECTS. VERY INTELLIGENT MAN
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 10 years ago

This is how Dramani Mahama the so-called elected President sees how progressive Ghana is under his NDC
crooks, deceitful, dishonest, liar and
incompetent NDC administration. Is this Mahama on a mental, frustratred
State at ...
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This is how Dramani Mahama the so-called elected President sees how progressive Ghana is under his NDC
crooks, deceitful, dishonest, liar and
incompetent NDC administration. Is this Mahama on a mental, frustratred
State at all?
GHFUO, LOVE/DOR YOURSELF! 10 years ago

THE ORDINARY GH IS MAD AT THE STATE OF AFFAIRS IN GH AND IN THEIR LIVES. THE INTERNET IS MAKING THE ORDINARY GH, ESPECIALLY THE YOUTH SEE WAT IS GOING ON NOT ONLY IN OTHER PARTS IN AFRICA, BUT THE WORLD. THEY FEEL LIKE THEY R ...
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THE ORDINARY GH IS MAD AT THE STATE OF AFFAIRS IN GH AND IN THEIR LIVES. THE INTERNET IS MAKING THE ORDINARY GH, ESPECIALLY THE YOUTH SEE WAT IS GOING ON NOT ONLY IN OTHER PARTS IN AFRICA, BUT THE WORLD. THEY FEEL LIKE THEY R GETTING LEFT BEHIND. THE PRIMITIVE MENTALITY OF OUR SO CALLED ELDERS HAST CAUGHT UP TO THE LEVEL OF MEDIA SOPHISTICATION. VERY SOON, A RIOT WILL OCCUR LIKE THE ONE THAT HAPPENED IN TUNISIA AND EGYPT. THE ELDERS HAVE NEGLECTED THE YOUTH, AND IT WILL COME BACK FULL CIRCLE.....JUST WATCH

U SEE THE SYMPTOMS?
MANU 10 years ago

YOU SEE IF WE DON'T TOLERATE EACH OTHER, THERE MAY BE MAYHEM ONE DAY. SO LET US PREACH PEACE AND TOLERATE EACH OTHER, ONE GHANA. THE POLICE SHOULD GET THOSE BEHIND THIS ACTION AND DEAL WITH THEM. THIS ONE NO POLITICS.

YOU SEE IF WE DON'T TOLERATE EACH OTHER, THERE MAY BE MAYHEM ONE DAY. SO LET US PREACH PEACE AND TOLERATE EACH OTHER, ONE GHANA. THE POLICE SHOULD GET THOSE BEHIND THIS ACTION AND DEAL WITH THEM. THIS ONE NO POLITICS.
Victor A. Young 10 years ago

Ghana is definately in a seriuos post-election crisis, as NDC thugs continue to cause problems. The mood in Ghana is a very sad one, as John Mahama and his NDC continue deceive Ghanaians. Things continue to fall apart for Gha ...
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Ghana is definately in a seriuos post-election crisis, as NDC thugs continue to cause problems. The mood in Ghana is a very sad one, as John Mahama and his NDC continue deceive Ghanaians. Things continue to fall apart for Ghanaians. The NDC thugs are all over the country causing mayhem. John Mahama too continue to annoy people with his untterances about the election and the dubiuos declaration made by Afari-Gyan that enabled him to become president.

Many people are waiting patiently for the Supreme Court's ruling on the election petition case before it. People want justice to be done, because election fraud is a seriuos crime. John Mahama's bogus statements is giving the NDC youth the power or the fuel to do crazy things. His loose statements may be part of the reason why these NDC thugs think they can do what they want, since to them: "our govt is in power" so they could do turn the country up-side-down!
Andrew Brown 10 years ago

this is what happens under evil leadership.ghana really needs God's intervention.

this is what happens under evil leadership.ghana really needs God's intervention.
Sakura 10 years ago

Why this lawlessness and nonsensical behaviour?

Why this lawlessness and nonsensical behaviour?
PRINCE B 10 years ago

lest matain the roads for every body , JM cannot fit the work , even his home town is not having a good road

lest matain the roads for every body , JM cannot fit the work , even his home town is not having a good road
MANU 10 years ago

PRINCE B BE DAT O. THE MAHAMA GOVERNMENT HAS BEEN IN POWER FOR ONLY 6 MONTHS O. A ROAD IS CONTRUCTED IN MORE THAN 6 MONTHS O. PATIENCE WITH OUR SYSTEM. THE NPP AND NDC SHOULD STOP THIS CONFUSION. WE ARE ONLY REVERSING OUR OWN ...
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PRINCE B BE DAT O. THE MAHAMA GOVERNMENT HAS BEEN IN POWER FOR ONLY 6 MONTHS O. A ROAD IS CONTRUCTED IN MORE THAN 6 MONTHS O. PATIENCE WITH OUR SYSTEM. THE NPP AND NDC SHOULD STOP THIS CONFUSION. WE ARE ONLY REVERSING OUR OWN DEVELOPMENT. EASY EASY DOES IT.
KWADWO OWUSU 10 years ago

This fucking ruling class must be punished for their inefficiency and corruption.

Anybody who has travelled on that terrible road knows the harm and inconvenience being done.

Fucking leaders.

This fucking ruling class must be punished for their inefficiency and corruption.

Anybody who has travelled on that terrible road knows the harm and inconvenience being done.

Fucking leaders.
PAS 10 years ago

Ashaiman youth should know better.Go to the Western Region,and check on our roads.If the WESTERNERS also block roads,what will be the crises in the country.Asem se ber-GHANA

Ashaiman youth should know better.Go to the Western Region,and check on our roads.If the WESTERNERS also block roads,what will be the crises in the country.Asem se ber-GHANA
ALI 10 years ago

these guys are just criminals & hooligans who are looking for the opportunity to steal and loot! birng the law down on them firmly, no exceptions. they must be used as scape-goats for anyone who attempts it again, as these ac ...
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these guys are just criminals & hooligans who are looking for the opportunity to steal and loot! birng the law down on them firmly, no exceptions. they must be used as scape-goats for anyone who attempts it again, as these actions almost always tend to have copy cat actions!
MANU 10 years ago

SC. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO CONTROL THIS SITUATION. AND WHY TODAY? IS THIS THE COORDINATED WORK OF THE PRESIDENT'S ENEMIES?

SC. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO CONTROL THIS SITUATION. AND WHY TODAY? IS THIS THE COORDINATED WORK OF THE PRESIDENT'S ENEMIES?
Kofi Dadie 10 years ago

Ali be careful what you say and let us all pray for Ghana before the suffering people start to spontaneously start a real revolution and start killing NDC officials. How could people of Ashaiman, an NDC stronghold be influenc ...
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Ali be careful what you say and let us all pray for Ghana before the suffering people start to spontaneously start a real revolution and start killing NDC officials. How could people of Ashaiman, an NDC stronghold be influenced by enemies of the president without being exposed. See the reality! The people suffer under NDC.
Rasta 10 years ago

is the beginning of the revaluation all the youth across Ghana mast to wake up fort against vampires who want to destroy your generation

is the beginning of the revaluation all the youth across Ghana mast to wake up fort against vampires who want to destroy your generation
MANU 10 years ago

TRUE RASTAFARIAN IS FOR PEACE AREY. RASTA NO CAUSE TROUBLE, BUT RASTA LOVE PEACE AND HARD WORK.

TRUE RASTAFARIAN IS FOR PEACE AREY. RASTA NO CAUSE TROUBLE, BUT RASTA LOVE PEACE AND HARD WORK.
Kofi Dadie 10 years ago

Rasta also wants justice and is against corruption and will fight it any day. Even violently because rastafarians know there cannot be peace without justice

Rasta also wants justice and is against corruption and will fight it any day. Even violently because rastafarians know there cannot be peace without justice
Kofi Dadie 10 years ago

This is the beginning of things to come. Propaganda cannot cover up the suffering and anger of the people. This NDC administration is Banza. Instead of tackling the hardships of the people, they continue looting and lying to ...
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This is the beginning of things to come. Propaganda cannot cover up the suffering and anger of the people. This NDC administration is Banza. Instead of tackling the hardships of the people, they continue looting and lying to the people. WARNING: There will soon be a spontaneous uprising of the people against the NDC government and its official. Spontaneous means there will be no identifiable leader of the uprising. People will just start killing NDC operatives. The people cannot be stopped when they cannot stand hardship anymore. The elite has become like Marie-Antoinette asking why the people do not eat cake if bread is in short supply.
appiah 10 years ago

Lack of responsible leadership.
Is it possible that nature has conspired with NDC to impose rotten leadership on Ghana at this point in history? This is the curse from JJ Rawlings Killings and brutalities.

Lack of responsible leadership.
Is it possible that nature has conspired with NDC to impose rotten leadership on Ghana at this point in history? This is the curse from JJ Rawlings Killings and brutalities.
MANU 10 years ago

THE PLAIN RESULT OF GROSS INDISCIPLENE
THAT FORMER VICE PRESIDENT OF BLESSED MEMORY, ALIU MAHAMA, WAS TALKING ABOUT. ALL THESE GO TO WASTE NATIONAL RESOURCES. LET US BE SURE THIS IS NOT A PLAN TO DRAW SECURITY FROM THE SC FO ...
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THE PLAIN RESULT OF GROSS INDISCIPLENE
THAT FORMER VICE PRESIDENT OF BLESSED MEMORY, ALIU MAHAMA, WAS TALKING ABOUT. ALL THESE GO TO WASTE NATIONAL RESOURCES. LET US BE SURE THIS IS NOT A PLAN TO DRAW SECURITY FROM THE SC FOR SOMETHING TO HAPPEN. GOD BLESS GGHANA.
CHARCOAL SELLER. 10 years ago

One might disagree with the tactics of the Asiaman youths, but absolutely no one can disagree with their cause. Asiaman is a major business district with terrible roads, I salute the young people for bringing attention to a m ...
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One might disagree with the tactics of the Asiaman youths, but absolutely no one can disagree with their cause. Asiaman is a major business district with terrible roads, I salute the young people for bringing attention to a much neglected, and very significant business and residential area.

In every struggle for human justice there usually are some casualties, all praises to both the demonstrators and the security forces that there were no loss of lives.

People can say whatever they want to say about Ghana, but in all of my life, I have never been anywhere in the world where I feel as relaxed, comfortable and safe as I do, now that I am in GHANA/PARADISE.

Yes Beloveds, I is home and I is very happy.
CHARCOAL SELLER. 10 years ago

ASHAIMAN

ASHAIMAN
CHARCOAL SELLER. 10 years ago

No blame game here please, this problem existed during both NPP&NDC administrations, they both dropped the ball on this one. However, President Mahama is in a position to do something about the situation, for the people's sak ...
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No blame game here please, this problem existed during both NPP&NDC administrations, they both dropped the ball on this one. However, President Mahama is in a position to do something about the situation, for the people's sake, let's hope all goes well.
Ashaiman resident 10 years ago

I congratulate all Ashaiman youth for taking such action. corrupt government go and fix the roads!

I congratulate all Ashaiman youth for taking such action. corrupt government go and fix the roads!
anonimous 10 years ago

the statement about lack of police presence is false.i used the motorway an hour ago and police and military personnel have swarmed the area.stop lying in your publications

the statement about lack of police presence is false.i used the motorway an hour ago and police and military personnel have swarmed the area.stop lying in your publications
Forthright 10 years ago

One police vehicle, but no police personnel?

One police vehicle, but no police personnel?
jimmy 10 years ago

I thing you are not a resident of a Ashaiman so you don't see how difficult to drive or even walk through the town.
When Ashaiman is in good shape is good for the people of Ghana and it is the ruling government that is takin ...
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I thing you are not a resident of a Ashaiman so you don't see how difficult to drive or even walk through the town.
When Ashaiman is in good shape is good for the people of Ghana and it is the ruling government that is taking the credit.This is the time the people of Ashaiman must change but they still remain stagnant.your comments looks very stupid ok.
Rasta 10 years ago

true Rastafarian is for new Zion the Zion will come through revolution my Brother Jah bless

true Rastafarian is for new Zion the Zion will come through revolution my Brother Jah bless
Kwame Agyeman Kagya. 10 years ago

TELL mahama TO DO SOMETHING ON ISSUES LIKE THESE AND STOP MESSING AROUND.

TELL mahama TO DO SOMETHING ON ISSUES LIKE THESE AND STOP MESSING AROUND.
Nii Ansah 10 years ago

Are u a serious minded ghanian?

Are u a serious minded ghanian?
Nene Adekerker 10 years ago

Ede bee keke. I 100% support the action because the Ashaiman road is seriously bad. The boys should go and beat Alfred Agbesi and the Municipal Chief Executive

Ede bee keke. I 100% support the action because the Ashaiman road is seriously bad. The boys should go and beat Alfred Agbesi and the Municipal Chief Executive
Alhassan A. 10 years ago

It is unfortunate but so many roads, similar to the Ashaiman situation, need attention so as to prevent accidents and the subsequent lost of lives and property. the Ashaiman road and its current related issues reminds me of t ...
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It is unfortunate but so many roads, similar to the Ashaiman situation, need attention so as to prevent accidents and the subsequent lost of lives and property. the Ashaiman road and its current related issues reminds me of the Bawku - Bolga road. What is really happening? We must act decisively and timely to avert these unpleasant situations. Please Mr. President,sit up otherwise we may be betrayed.
Let me also remind Ghanaians to be humble and respect our structures for such is the only way that can help us develop.
Jerry Sodeman 10 years ago

There is not excuse for this and it should not be tolerated. Why would the police "contain" it? They should put a complete stop to it and deal with the perpetrators. This is anarchy.

There is not excuse for this and it should not be tolerated. Why would the police "contain" it? They should put a complete stop to it and deal with the perpetrators. This is anarchy.
Erica 10 years ago

Jerry u are very stupid kwasia womame twe. How on earth should the people allow these corrupt leaders to ride on them and by the way, have u forgotten the police officers in Ashaiman are scared of the citizens? Have u also fo ...
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Jerry u are very stupid kwasia womame twe. How on earth should the people allow these corrupt leaders to ride on them and by the way, have u forgotten the police officers in Ashaiman are scared of the citizens? Have u also forgotten that the Ghana police has no respect. From its citizens. You are a bloody bastard u foolish backward human being. God will judge u for this loose talk.
JK 10 years ago

Yes it is true that the youth of ashaiman municipalities and the GPRTU of ashaiman where on demonstration bcos of the nature of bad road in the township is alarmimg, the government and the assebly has to do something about it ...
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Yes it is true that the youth of ashaiman municipalities and the GPRTU of ashaiman where on demonstration bcos of the nature of bad road in the township is alarmimg, the government and the assebly has to do something about it, even the road right in front of the main ashaiman police station is very BAD.
AB 10 years ago

It appears our Gov. understands the plight of the people in the country through violent demonstrations. I support this act.

It appears our Gov. understands the plight of the people in the country through violent demonstrations. I support this act.
Maame Asa 10 years ago

bad nature of roads and collecting of monies at tollbooths aren't in sync...
there should be value for our monies..
i support the youth of Ashaiman though they didn't go about it the right way.
And he(Mahama) calls it pro ...
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bad nature of roads and collecting of monies at tollbooths aren't in sync...
there should be value for our monies..
i support the youth of Ashaiman though they didn't go about it the right way.
And he(Mahama) calls it progress...tweaaaa
Patience Obeng Mensah 10 years ago

Kudos to the soldiers for maintaining absolute discipline and bringing the situation under control.

Ghana Police, hmmmmmmmmmm

Kudos to the soldiers for maintaining absolute discipline and bringing the situation under control.

Ghana Police, hmmmmmmmmmm
RAW 10 years ago

THE GH POLICE SHULD WAKE UP 2 THIS KIND OF LITTLE INTERNAL PBOBLEMS. THIS SHULDNT BE A MILITARY ISSUE IF TRUE.. SHAME ON GH POLICE.

THE GH POLICE SHULD WAKE UP 2 THIS KIND OF LITTLE INTERNAL PBOBLEMS. THIS SHULDNT BE A MILITARY ISSUE IF TRUE.. SHAME ON GH POLICE.
ESTHER .. NEWYORK 10 years ago

GOOD WORK DONE BOYS...

GOOD WORK DONE BOYS...
wiliam awuku 10 years ago

we don't even no where mp is, we don't now he run away from down

we don't even no where mp is, we don't now he run away from down
wiliam awuku 10 years ago

all this is happening is about politic

all this is happening is about politic
slash yakubu 10 years ago

they shld keep on doing it bcs its like ashiama is nt part of Ghana.

they shld keep on doing it bcs its like ashiama is nt part of Ghana.
Yaya 10 years ago

Mr. President open your eyes, the Nungua - Ashaiman road is very bad, please do something about these roads.

Mr. President open your eyes, the Nungua - Ashaiman road is very bad, please do something about these roads.
francis 10 years ago

youth stop that

youth stop that
WHY 10 years ago

THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO DO SO COS OUR ELDERS ARE NEVER SERIOUS IN ANYTHING THAT THEY ARE DOING WHY GHANA.

THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO DO SO COS OUR ELDERS ARE NEVER SERIOUS IN ANYTHING THAT THEY ARE DOING WHY GHANA.
BRAVEBOY 10 years ago

Another idiot. Rights are one thing, responsibilities are another. Burn down the already hard work we have done and come back in ten years and tell me, what Rights are. Go to Serra Leone and Liberia and find out how they have ...
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Another idiot. Rights are one thing, responsibilities are another. Burn down the already hard work we have done and come back in ten years and tell me, what Rights are. Go to Serra Leone and Liberia and find out how they have lot the little respect they had before the wars.
till zion 10 years ago

Get some crowd control tools like pepper spray......a couple of sprays and the road will be clear.

Get some crowd control tools like pepper spray......a couple of sprays and the road will be clear.
Ashaiman resident 10 years ago

I think they deserve a big round of applause! You should see the state of the Ashaiman roads! TERRIBLE!!!!! Corrupt government officials!

I think they deserve a big round of applause! You should see the state of the Ashaiman roads! TERRIBLE!!!!! Corrupt government officials!
7B 10 years ago

thus the rewards for the he-she gay governance...

thus the rewards for the he-she gay governance...
Proph 10 years ago

Ashaiman youth need to do even more action than this, what the government is doing with the road toll's money?

Ashaiman youth need to do even more action than this, what the government is doing with the road toll's money?
KRETZ - D 10 years ago

So what's use of Ghana Police and the Army? This is where to use the army this kind of lawlessness. These guys are thugs and there is no way to allow this nonsense.

So what's use of Ghana Police and the Army? This is where to use the army this kind of lawlessness. These guys are thugs and there is no way to allow this nonsense.
GREAT NANA ANTWI 10 years ago

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ARE YOU IN NEED OF A FAST POWERFULL SPIRITUALIST?THEN GO TO www.greatnanapowerfullspiritualist.blogspot.com
paa 10 years ago

mahama a shame to the country

mahama a shame to the country
Azonto 10 years ago

Where is agbesi and his long mouth

Where is agbesi and his long mouth
BRAVEBOY 10 years ago

This is a sad day for our great country. I put the blame on the doors of bad media practices, bad politics and politicians, and selfish multi-nationals. The under educated youth of Ghana are like a volcano waiting to irrupt a ...
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This is a sad day for our great country. I put the blame on the doors of bad media practices, bad politics and politicians, and selfish multi-nationals. The under educated youth of Ghana are like a volcano waiting to irrupt and for a while now the seemingly educated have been doing everything to speed that irruption.

Ghana can make it, but with patience and great thinking not unnecessary criticism and self interest.
We are a nation of a common destiny and guess what! whiles we fight and destroy ourselves, the great foreign robbers are shipping away our God given resources.
Watching the protesters just marvels me at the great ignorance among the people.

Firstly, they are burning pollutants and breathing in toxic that will end their lives before they even reap what they are fighting for. Most of the youth are calling for violence and not considering they could become victims over night.
Having grown up in Accra as an Ashanti, I am not surprised this is happening. The leaders of Accra for years sold all their lands for peanuts and never considered the future of their children. I refuse to dwell on the problems, I encourage the President and government to try and source out a good way to bring jobs back to the troubled areas. Stop giving people free money. These are young able bodies who could work so use the money to create jobs, however little it is and by so doing create a sense of nationhood and self endeavour in them.
Let us change our priorities and this starts with the media. Our great fathers and mothers walked miles to get what they wanted and building of roads was not their main priorities. Most of these communities will not fight to protect their schools, why?
My other advice to government is to watch the movement of guns and weapons around the country. Some of these problems are foreign and we must begin to check our borders seriously.

To the youth, I say vote wisely the next time around. When you vote for people because of what you get over night or because you like that person other than his or her ideas or policies, you turn Parliament into a concert room with no contribution to the community and the future of yourself nor your children.

We have to learn from the Ga story that when you run out of resources the consequences could be catastrophic and so governments must stop their over reliance on foreign Aid, partnership and shipping away our resources. We will end up buying them back on high purchase.
When we run out, there will be crisis worse than this.
We have over 25 million brains, let us start to think of what has God put in that brain. Believe me there's something there although it will take a while to discover. Think and God bless Ghana.
WOMAAME TWE 10 years ago

IS THE PRESIDENT DEAF,CAN'T HE HEAR OR SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ASHAIMAN, STUPID FOOLS, GHANA LEADERS ARE ALL THIEVES EXCEPT DR.KWAME NKRUMAH. FOOLISH PRESIDENT

IS THE PRESIDENT DEAF,CAN'T HE HEAR OR SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ASHAIMAN, STUPID FOOLS, GHANA LEADERS ARE ALL THIEVES EXCEPT DR.KWAME NKRUMAH. FOOLISH PRESIDENT
WOMAAME TWE 10 years ago

President John Mahama has said his victory in Ghana's 2012 presidential poll was “ordained by the Lord”.

He says the divine nature of his electoral victory is the cause of the main opposition New Patriotic Party’s (N ...
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President John Mahama has said his victory in Ghana's 2012 presidential poll was “ordained by the Lord”.

He says the divine nature of his electoral victory is the cause of the main opposition New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) befuddlement, especially because he campaigned for just 40 days.

President Mahama made the comment when he joined Christian Worshippers of the Mount Horeb Prayer Centre at Mamfe in the Eastern Region to mark the church’s 20th anniversary on Sunday, June 23, 2013.

He is the first respondent in the ongoing election petition case in which the 2012 Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, his running mate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the party’s National Chairman Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey are challenging the election results at the Supreme Court.

The Electoral Commission and the governing National Democratic Congress are the other two respondents.

The president’s latest statement on his electoral victory is the third since the Supreme Court started hearing the matter in April.

He recently told party supporters on June 10, 2013 at the NDC’s headquarters in the national capital, Accra that he won the polls “cleanly and fairly” and therefore expressed confidence that the Supreme Court will re-affirm that victory. He took an avalanche of flak for making that statement vis-à-vis the hearing of the matter in court.

The NPP’s General Secretary, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, accused him of intimidating the Supreme Court with his comments.

Former President of the Ghana Bar Association, Sam Okudzeto also condemned the statement as “very very unfortunate”.

Earlier, the president had expressed similar confidence in a BBC interview.

The petitioners claim the elections were fraught with malpractices, statutory violations and gross manipulation which cannot go uncontested.

Mr. Mahama, however, remains confident that the Supreme Court will re-affirm his victory at the end of the hearing.

The court resumes sitting on Monday June 24, 2013.
Seaman uk 10 years ago

NDC forever, It is becoming unbecoming DEMOCRACY is of oneness why NPP why oh no NDC MATCH FORWARD shame NPP

NDC forever, It is becoming unbecoming DEMOCRACY is of oneness why NPP why oh no NDC MATCH FORWARD shame NPP
Whatever 10 years ago

This is the reason why I think the replacement of Ofosu Ampofo as the local government minister was a wrong one. The raod repairs under Ofosu Ampofo was phenomenal

This is the reason why I think the replacement of Ofosu Ampofo as the local government minister was a wrong one. The raod repairs under Ofosu Ampofo was phenomenal

Update: Calm returns to Ashaiman as police, military take over

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