Okoh unhappy about attempts to swap her name for Mills on hockey stadium

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cha 12 years ago

This is a shame- this isshame -NDC must go

This is a shame- this isshame -NDC must go
OYOKOBA 12 years ago

NDC as a party reaps where they have not sown. Just as they did in the middle of the night to change the name of the Golden Jubilee House to Flagstaff House, a building they spent so much time to pooh pooh on, they are repeat ...
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NDC as a party reaps where they have not sown. Just as they did in the middle of the night to change the name of the Golden Jubilee House to Flagstaff House, a building they spent so much time to pooh pooh on, they are repeating the same here. Listening to Madam Theodosia Okoh at myjoyonline is heartbreaking, what they have done to her. It was through her own initiative that led her to acquire the land legitimately from the Colonial to Nkrumah governments, which until then was nothing more than muddy swampy plot of land, and developed it to become a hockey pitch, and to which subsequent governments tagged on to become the national hockey pitch. She said when she started to develop the pitch Atta Mess was in Class 3. How can one take her project and name it after somebody else, she wondered aloud? Sounds familiar? Think of Golden Jubilee House.

To think this same woman is also the designer of our national flag that invokes such pride in all of us, I wonder whether the yomo hair dye that Okoh Vanderpuiye uses excessively has percolated down to his brain matter. Or else how could he have come to such a disgraceful end? What at all is wrong with this propagandist NDC party folks huh? Don't tell me AMA is not NDC, 30% of the members, plus the mayor himself were not elected, they were imposed directly by John Mahama.
tumbor 12 years ago

Oho Oyokoba. Opanin toto raining insults like that. Why can't you put your point across sans the insults, eh?

We are still waiting for the "mountain of evidence". Enimguasefuo.

Oho Oyokoba. Opanin toto raining insults like that. Why can't you put your point across sans the insults, eh?

We are still waiting for the "mountain of evidence". Enimguasefuo.
OYOKOBA 12 years ago

Listen, Nana Mentegyae Asuodene II, of the Mempene Traditional Area in Regina, Saskatchewan, y3 kommmm! That ape face Vanderpuiye deserves all the insults people are targeting at him.

Listen, Nana Mentegyae Asuodene II, of the Mempene Traditional Area in Regina, Saskatchewan, y3 kommmm! That ape face Vanderpuiye deserves all the insults people are targeting at him.
ILLITERATE SARPONG 12 years ago

You are now more than Kola, Oyokoba.

You are now more than Kola, Oyokoba.
ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT 12 years ago

OH NDC!!! THEY WILL NAME ALL PUBLIC TOILETS ATTAH MILLS TOILETS AND CHANGE THE NAME GHANA TO ATTAH MILLS. FOOLS.

OH NDC!!! THEY WILL NAME ALL PUBLIC TOILETS ATTAH MILLS TOILETS AND CHANGE THE NAME GHANA TO ATTAH MILLS. FOOLS.
BISHOP 12 years ago

Idiotic things happen.

Idiotic things happen.
TEACHER 12 years ago

Illiterate Kola can never post a comment without butchering the English grammar.

"You Have Open the Door of Insults"

SHOULD READ

You Have OPENED the Door of Insults

Illiterate Kola can never post a comment without butchering the English grammar.

"You Have Open the Door of Insults"

SHOULD READ

You Have OPENED the Door of Insults
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 12 years ago

THIS FOOL MUST BE MADE TO CAMPAIGN FOR THE MAYOR JOB VERSUS A MONKEY FROM THE BUSH OF GH NATIONAL COLLEGE. I WILL BET 100 DOLLARS THAT AFTER THE SMOKE CLEARS AND THE DUST HAS SETTLED. THE MONEY WILL COME OUT VICTORIOUS!

THIS FOOL MUST BE MADE TO CAMPAIGN FOR THE MAYOR JOB VERSUS A MONKEY FROM THE BUSH OF GH NATIONAL COLLEGE. I WILL BET 100 DOLLARS THAT AFTER THE SMOKE CLEARS AND THE DUST HAS SETTLED. THE MONEY WILL COME OUT VICTORIOUS!
Frank Agyena-Karikari 12 years ago

Oh, on Oko's beard? He was a Taliban or wants to look like one so he can look frightening as he names places after people to gain attention. Mahama, that will backfire so call him to book.

Oh, on Oko's beard? He was a Taliban or wants to look like one so he can look frightening as he names places after people to gain attention. Mahama, that will backfire so call him to book.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 12 years ago

Oko Van, is that all you learnt as a Seventh Day Adventist? I think they taught you better because I was also there. Did they teach you to be an opportunist? Where on earth do we change a name of a park, Road etc when the per ...
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Oko Van, is that all you learnt as a Seventh Day Adventist? I think they taught you better because I was also there. Did they teach you to be an opportunist? Where on earth do we change a name of a park, Road etc when the person that it was named after is still alive? Can AMA just change the names of whatever because it is situated in Accra. I used to respect you but it looks like I was following the wrong horse. You are a big shame to your party. Now, when your people want you out, I shall support them. You have proved yourself to do all to please Mahama but I think he can read between the lines. The woman will not and ever forgive you. We respect Mills as our former president but what at all did he achieve for Ghana that very soon the Atlantic ocean will be named after him?
Kofi Adjaho Mahama 12 years ago

Oko Vanderpuije is trying to reap where he did not sow. Vanderpuije was a thief here in the USA. He stole from his employers and was sacked from his job in the Uanderpuije has a mother at all. Will he do this to his own mothe ...
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Oko Vanderpuije is trying to reap where he did not sow. Vanderpuije was a thief here in the USA. He stole from his employers and was sacked from his job in the Uanderpuije has a mother at all. Will he do this to his own mother or grandmother? Vanderpuije is inviting a curse upon his life because the Bible says cursed is who mistreat and take away the properties of the old.
ODIKRO 12 years ago

I AM NOT SUPRISED THAT THIS PERSON WANTS TO INSULT. WHEN A MISTKE IS MADE, THE ILLITERATES GO POLITICAL. WHY IS IT NOT ATRBUTED TO MALE CHAUVANISM? WHY IS IT NOT ATTRIBUTED TO SHALLOW THINKING GHANAIANS? IT IS EASY FOR THE MA ...
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I AM NOT SUPRISED THAT THIS PERSON WANTS TO INSULT. WHEN A MISTKE IS MADE, THE ILLITERATES GO POLITICAL. WHY IS IT NOT ATRBUTED TO MALE CHAUVANISM? WHY IS IT NOT ATTRIBUTED TO SHALLOW THINKING GHANAIANS? IT IS EASY FOR THE MAN FROM THE GUTTER TO TRY AND DRAG AS INTO THE GUTTER WITH HIM SO HE CAN SHOW AS HE IS THE MASTER OF BOTH THE GUTTER AND GUTTER LANGUAGE. IT WILL NOT WORK THIS TIME. THEODOSIA OKH DESIGNED THE FLAG OF GHANA. NOT JUST HOCKEY,,,, SO LET US TAKE TIME AND FIND SOMETHING FOR ATTA MILLS. (FORGET ABOUT THIS SORRY GUYS COMMENTS. MAYBE HE HAS HIGH FEVER.)
ODIKRO 12 years ago

SPELLING BADLY HAPPENS WHEN ONE GETS EXCITED. SORRY

SPELLING BADLY HAPPENS WHEN ONE GETS EXCITED. SORRY
PHILTY McNASTY 12 years ago

You are just poor in grammar, admit it and stop the stupid "ECUSES". Kwaseato.

You are just poor in grammar, admit it and stop the stupid "ECUSES". Kwaseato.
yb 12 years ago

Pathetic. These NDC greedy bastards want to name everything after Mills

Pathetic. These NDC greedy bastards want to name everything after Mills
Homesense 12 years ago

I beg on Mama Oko to take matters cool and refuse to be bitter, for RIGHT THINKING GHANIANS see the FOLLY in Oko Vanderpuje's action.

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I beg on Mama Oko to take matters cool and refuse to be bitter, for RIGHT THINKING GHANIANS see the FOLLY in Oko Vanderpuje's action.

Should the decision be taken to reverse the AMA decision and rename the place after her, I beg Mama to accept the decision and regard Oko Vanderpuje as a prodigal son.

In any case, I wonder why Peace FM could not keep the Old lady personally out of this, regarding her advanced age. Such news could deeply hurt and cause serious damage to a frail personalty of 91 years old, you know.
Teacher Awo 12 years ago

Oh, how sad! How do we compensate her?

Oh, how sad! How do we compensate her?
DKB 12 years ago

This foolishness by Oko Vanderpujie just makes me mad. Why is NDC so obsessed with changing names? When this patriotic woman was converting that muddy patch of land to a hockey pitich, Attah Mills was in class 1, then you com ...
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This foolishness by Oko Vanderpujie just makes me mad. Why is NDC so obsessed with changing names? When this patriotic woman was converting that muddy patch of land to a hockey pitich, Attah Mills was in class 1, then you come and remove her name and replace it with Attah Mills? Are you crazy or is it just because NPP named it after Madam Theodosia Okoh so you had to do something to disrespect them irrespective of whose toes you stepped on whiles doing it? As for this one, i just don't get it!
ELINAM 12 years ago

Very insensitive bunch of people.
Atta mills loved to play tennis and that's how he met the mother of his only son.
He never even loved hockey. So why all the shoveling around with round pegs for square holes?

Very insensitive bunch of people.
Atta mills loved to play tennis and that's how he met the mother of his only son.
He never even loved hockey. So why all the shoveling around with round pegs for square holes?
ELINAM 12 years ago

Is the govt that broke that millions of new projects that Accra needs to be regarde a modern city, that Atta Mills' name could be plastered on all of them, this is how low these microwave-minded people wanting to satisfy Ghan ...
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Is the govt that broke that millions of new projects that Accra needs to be regarde a modern city, that Atta Mills' name could be plastered on all of them, this is how low these microwave-minded people wanting to satisfy Ghanaians for cheap popularity NOW, will go by throwing a 90 year old lady who really did something for Ghana out of pure love and patriotism under the bus?
Kofi Abochie 12 years ago

This is unacceptable!!! If this kind of renaming continues, it won't be long before we start changing the names of major streets, buildings,and schools named after important persons or citizens who have contributed in the pro ...
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This is unacceptable!!! If this kind of renaming continues, it won't be long before we start changing the names of major streets, buildings,and schools named after important persons or citizens who have contributed in the progress of the country. Imagine changing Baba Yara Stadium to something else. We just lose the real history behind the naming just like in Madam Okoh's case; I did not know she was instrumental in promoting the game of hockey in Ghana even though I have no interest in the game. Can't we find a new sports related item like naming a hockey league or competition in Pres. Mills honor rather than wiping off Madam Okoh's name?
MADZIA 12 years ago

The flag is a portrait of our historical past and our Flag is the only thing that unifies us as a country .Its the only thingthat we can look to when its flown high above the landscape in times of trouble and remember that as ...
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The flag is a portrait of our historical past and our Flag is the only thing that unifies us as a country .Its the only thingthat we can look to when its flown high above the landscape in times of trouble and remember that as a country we will go on.Ghanaians that have never met always feel unity towards each other knowing they are part of the country.

This woman created ours and should be celebrated more than any president. Please stop this nonsense and leave the hockey stadium as it is
ZoRRo 12 years ago

At least this woman contributed something to the Ghanaian society for now and forever. Well done Madam Okoh, we honor you ! What did the former President contribute ?

At least this woman contributed something to the Ghanaian society for now and forever. Well done Madam Okoh, we honor you ! What did the former President contribute ?
Afori Gyan 12 years ago

Why should the NDC treat tis national icon with such contempt? Is that pitch the only place to name after the late president? Sycophancy has been driven to incredible heights under this administration. Now the lady says she i ...
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Why should the NDC treat tis national icon with such contempt? Is that pitch the only place to name after the late president? Sycophancy has been driven to incredible heights under this administration. Now the lady says she is not interested in that honour any more. Shame unto the bootlickers. Madam Oko your name will remain in the annals of Ghanaian history no matter what these guys do.
Gogus 12 years ago

We seem to do everything in a rush annd without careful thinking. This is a lady who have contributed to arts and sports in Ghana. This a land she acquired for this purpose, so much for patriotism. I am sad for Ghana

We seem to do everything in a rush annd without careful thinking. This is a lady who have contributed to arts and sports in Ghana. This a land she acquired for this purpose, so much for patriotism. I am sad for Ghana
DKB 12 years ago

NDC you are creating more division amongst Ghanaians than any other party/govt has ever created through rush and poor decision making. What was Oko Vanderpujie smoking when he came up with this foolish idea? You people are ra ...
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NDC you are creating more division amongst Ghanaians than any other party/govt has ever created through rush and poor decision making. What was Oko Vanderpujie smoking when he came up with this foolish idea? You people are rather turning people against Mills. Why are you forcing him down our throats?
ASEM 12 years ago

THIS COURAGEOUS WOMAN ACQUIRED THE LAND AND DONATED THE LAND AND HER SERVICES TO THE STATE? AND BROUGHT ATTA MILLS INTO HOCKEY? AND YOU REMOVE HER NAME WITHOUT ANY REGARD TO THE HISTORY AND INSULT HER ACHIEVEMENT IN THE THIS ...
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THIS COURAGEOUS WOMAN ACQUIRED THE LAND AND DONATED THE LAND AND HER SERVICES TO THE STATE? AND BROUGHT ATTA MILLS INTO HOCKEY? AND YOU REMOVE HER NAME WITHOUT ANY REGARD TO THE HISTORY AND INSULT HER ACHIEVEMENT IN THE THIS SHODDY MANNER??
SHAME SHAME SHAME NDC.
mtnkyere 12 years ago

This is a broad day robbery for God sake
NDC, Must stop immediately.

This is a broad day robbery for God sake
NDC, Must stop immediately.
Gawuga 12 years ago

Where is Nana Konadu?

Where is Nana Konadu?
Sumanguru Kante 12 years ago

Why are these politicians so eager to change the names of public places? There should be a law that bans politicians to rename any public place without a referendum.

Why are these politicians so eager to change the names of public places? There should be a law that bans politicians to rename any public place without a referendum.
Gawuga 12 years ago

The more I feel sad

The more I feel sad
Gawuga 12 years ago

Taliban NDC. So, if you're not a politician you're not recognised. Thank God Asantes are tolerant, civilised and forward looking. Babayara Stadium will remain Babayara Stadium forever

Taliban NDC. So, if you're not a politician you're not recognised. Thank God Asantes are tolerant, civilised and forward looking. Babayara Stadium will remain Babayara Stadium forever
Gawuga 12 years ago

Babayara Stadium will remain Babayara stadium no matter what politics play out, religion, tribe, colour, race or networking

Babayara Stadium will remain Babayara stadium no matter what politics play out, religion, tribe, colour, race or networking
MR RICHARD 12 years ago

NDC ARE UNGREATFUL PARTY AND PARTY FOR ONLY FOOLS AND TALIBANS

NDC ARE UNGREATFUL PARTY AND PARTY FOR ONLY FOOLS AND TALIBANS
BRAVEBOY 12 years ago

HEY! I NEVER SAID IT. THIS SLOGAN IS THE NEW SLOGAN COMING FROM DR. KWAME AMOAKO- TUFFUOR, AN NPP CO-FOUNDER.

HEY! I NEVER SAID IT. THIS SLOGAN IS THE NEW SLOGAN COMING FROM DR. KWAME AMOAKO- TUFFUOR, AN NPP CO-FOUNDER.
Gawuga 12 years ago

The more I look at this great woman the more I feel sad for our nation run by cattle fuckers

The more I look at this great woman the more I feel sad for our nation run by cattle fuckers
OJAALA TI TI 12 years ago

An honour for the living has been taken for the dead.where on this globe can this thing happen except in' Ama GHANA'.Why didn't you named the one he build after him?GRANDMA OKOH,GOD BLESS YOU

An honour for the living has been taken for the dead.where on this globe can this thing happen except in' Ama GHANA'.Why didn't you named the one he build after him?GRANDMA OKOH,GOD BLESS YOU
km agyin 12 years ago

There would have been plenty edifices to name after President Mills if the NDC under him had committed to developing the country. Now you pay the price for your inactivity. It will be unfair to Madam Okoh,she deserves that ho ...
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There would have been plenty edifices to name after President Mills if the NDC under him had committed to developing the country. Now you pay the price for your inactivity. It will be unfair to Madam Okoh,she deserves that honor,even more than our departed President. Find something else to name after him.
Kofi 12 years ago

Mrs Okoh has a more lasting legacy for Ghana and there is no reason her name on the stadium must be changed to that of Atta Mills. After all doesn't Mills already have a cemetery in his honour? Do we value politicians more th ...
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Mrs Okoh has a more lasting legacy for Ghana and there is no reason her name on the stadium must be changed to that of Atta Mills. After all doesn't Mills already have a cemetery in his honour? Do we value politicians more than ordinary citizens? NDC can put up something and name it after their hero.
charles opou 12 years ago

“The pitch has been named after her (Madam Theodosia) but the stadium is in the name of the late Professor. The facility in the stadium and the whole environment has been named after him (President Mills)…the hockey stadi ...
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“The pitch has been named after her (Madam Theodosia) but the stadium is in the name of the late Professor. The facility in the stadium and the whole environment has been named after him (President Mills)…the hockey stadium is now going to be known as Prof John Evans Atta Mills Hockey Stadium but when you enter the stadium, the pitch is there and that will be in her name...It has not changed,” Accra Mayor, Alfred Oko Vanderpuiye.
Say the TRUTH 12 years ago

The pitch has been named after her (Madam Theodosia) but the stadium is in the name of the late Professor. The facility in the stadium and the whole environment has been named after him (President Mills)…the hockey stadium ...
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The pitch has been named after her (Madam Theodosia) but the stadium is in the name of the late Professor. The facility in the stadium and the whole environment has been named after him (President Mills)…the hockey stadium is now going to be known as Prof John Evans Atta Mills Hockey Stadium but when you enter the stadium, the pitch is there and that will be in her name...It has not changed,” Accra Mayor, Alfred Oko Vanderpuiye.

THIS CLEARLY SHOW THE STUPIDITY OF THOSE IN CHARGE OF AFFAIRS IN GHANA!!!
Kofi 12 years ago

Is the Ghanaian mentality stupid? When you are trapped in a hole, stop digging!

Is the Ghanaian mentality stupid? When you are trapped in a hole, stop digging!
ELINAM 12 years ago

This fraud named Mills played tennis.And during one of those tennis games with one of her students, was how he slept the mother of his only son. It is on record.
The man never ever played hockey.

This fraud named Mills played tennis.And during one of those tennis games with one of her students, was how he slept the mother of his only son. It is on record.
The man never ever played hockey.
ELINAM 12 years ago

This fraud named Mills played tennis. And during one of those tennis games with one his students, was how he slept with the mother of his only son. it is on record.
The man never ever played hockey.

This fraud named Mills played tennis. And during one of those tennis games with one his students, was how he slept with the mother of his only son. it is on record.
The man never ever played hockey.
Nii Akwei 12 years ago

Hooky - a term used mainly in London and Southern England to describe people, items or situations that are dodgy, crooked, bent or just plain below-board

Hooky - a term used mainly in London and Southern England to describe people, items or situations that are dodgy, crooked, bent or just plain below-board
SIMPA CARPENTER 12 years ago

A simple solution is to build another well loved sports venue and name it after the Professor.That reminds me.....what has his darling club Accra Hearts of Oak done in his remembrance?He was a director of the club in the late ...
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A simple solution is to build another well loved sports venue and name it after the Professor.That reminds me.....what has his darling club Accra Hearts of Oak done in his remembrance?He was a director of the club in the late seventies or early eighties
Say the TRUTH 12 years ago

Isn't it a VERY BIG SHAME TO GET INTO THIS FIASCO OF NAME CHANGE & NAMING!!!

CAN'T BELIEVE THIS NDC GOVERNMENT WILL ONCE AGAIN SHOW THEIR INCOMPETENCE AND STUPIDITY ON THIS MATTER:

Recounting how her name came to be pu ...
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Isn't it a VERY BIG SHAME TO GET INTO THIS FIASCO OF NAME CHANGE & NAMING!!!

CAN'T BELIEVE THIS NDC GOVERNMENT WILL ONCE AGAIN SHOW THEIR INCOMPETENCE AND STUPIDITY ON THIS MATTER:

Recounting how her name came to be put on the stadium, Madam Theodosia Okoh indicated that due to her love for the sports during her school days at Achimota, she acquired a piece of land at the present location of the stadium from the government at the time to be used as pitch.

her immense contribution to the development of the sports earned her the befitting recognition by those who know the history of hockey in Ghana.

Madam Theodosia Okoh, who is now 91 years old, was a former chairperson of the Ghana Hockey Association, a position she held for several years.

her immense contribution to the development of the sports earned her the befitting recognition by those who know the history of hockey in Ghana.

Madam Theodosia Okoh, who is now 91 years old, was a former chairperson of the Ghana Hockey Association, a position she held for several years.

Speaking briefly on how she came to design the Ghana flag, she said she saw an advert in the local newspaper calling for a design of the National Flag for the country. She has not heard anything even though she has been appropriately credited with the creation.

ISN'T THIS A BIG SHAME TO THIS GOVERNMENT AND THE NATION GHANA FOR TRYING TO REMOVE HER NAME & RENAME TO A POLITICIAN????????????

SHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAME ON GHANA/NDC!!!!
bob 12 years ago

Prez mahama this is the time to stop the nonsense ... too much mediocrity ... from Flagsstaff Hse/Jubilee House to this ... why? Pls save us this needless embarassment

Prez mahama this is the time to stop the nonsense ... too much mediocrity ... from Flagsstaff Hse/Jubilee House to this ... why? Pls save us this needless embarassment
KOKU AMETAPE 12 years ago

AS THIS MAN I SOME TIMES WONDER HOW HE HAS LOST SIGHT OF THE FILTH IN MAKOLA, CLOSE TO HIS OFFICE AND FIND TIME IN THESE THINGS. HE IS SO SO STUPID. IN THE COMING DAYS WE WILL DEAL WITH HIM BIG TIME. CAN YOU BELIEVE HE FOUND ...
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AS THIS MAN I SOME TIMES WONDER HOW HE HAS LOST SIGHT OF THE FILTH IN MAKOLA, CLOSE TO HIS OFFICE AND FIND TIME IN THESE THINGS. HE IS SO SO STUPID. IN THE COMING DAYS WE WILL DEAL WITH HIM BIG TIME. CAN YOU BELIEVE HE FOUND TIME WHEN THE RESULTS WERE BEING ANNOUNCED WHEN THERE WAS SO MUCH WORK TO BE DONE AT AMA. AM HAPPY I GOT SOME OF HIS BRIBE TO BE CONFIRMED.
NDC EVIL DOERS 12 years ago

HAHAHAHA

HAHAHAHA
Dagabie 12 years ago

Madam Theodosie Okoh,

God has rewarded you by giving you longer life.

Never mind.

You have more to come from God. When YOU ARE IN HEAVEN REMEMBER ME, AMEN.

Madam Theodosie Okoh,

God has rewarded you by giving you longer life.

Never mind.

You have more to come from God. When YOU ARE IN HEAVEN REMEMBER ME, AMEN.
FWB 12 years ago

SHAME TO DR.OKO VANDERPUYE AND THE NDC GOVERNMENT.JUST CHANGE THE NAME TO THE OLD NAME AND GOD WILL BLESS THE COUNTRY. THANKS.

SHAME TO DR.OKO VANDERPUYE AND THE NDC GOVERNMENT.JUST CHANGE THE NAME TO THE OLD NAME AND GOD WILL BLESS THE COUNTRY. THANKS.
Nii Joromi 12 years ago

Give the hardworking woman her place in history. She deserves better treatment and a higher national recognition.

Give the hardworking woman her place in history. She deserves better treatment and a higher national recognition.
ROCKY 12 years ago

Idiots in power! This is the kind beasts we have now as leaders at the moment. Why do you rob the old woman to pay the evil hypocrite Mills? I have heard severally of Mills being a hockey fun, what could he do to help the dev ...
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Idiots in power! This is the kind beasts we have now as leaders at the moment. Why do you rob the old woman to pay the evil hypocrite Mills? I have heard severally of Mills being a hockey fun, what could he do to help the development the sport in Ghana? Absolutely nothing! This woman did not just pay lip-service to the game but showed how she loved the game with her deeds. Useless professor with no vission coupled with NDC goats and Ewe trokosi demonic vampires!!!
ODIKRO 12 years ago

THIS IS A VERY BAD AND INCENSITIVE MOVE. WHY RUSH? BUILD OR REFURBISH A PAVILLION FOR MILLS. THIS WOULD BE A MONUMENTAL DISASTER. IT HAS NOT BEEN THOUGHT THROUGH AT ALL. THE LADY IS KNOWN FOR MORE THAN JUST HOCKEY. PLEASE THE ...
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THIS IS A VERY BAD AND INCENSITIVE MOVE. WHY RUSH? BUILD OR REFURBISH A PAVILLION FOR MILLS. THIS WOULD BE A MONUMENTAL DISASTER. IT HAS NOT BEEN THOUGHT THROUGH AT ALL. THE LADY IS KNOWN FOR MORE THAN JUST HOCKEY. PLEASE THEODOSIA OKOH NOT ONLY DESIGNED THE GHANAIAN FLAG BUT MOST OF AFRICA SOUTH OF THE SAHARA FOLLOWED SUIT CHOOSING THE RED, YELLOW AND GREEN COLOURS. I END HERE. VERY BAD TO CHANGE THE NAME.
THOMAS THUMB 12 years ago

Ohene Djan did so much for sports administration in this country yet see what the Ndc under Mills did. When they renamed it, Mills looked on as usual. Why then should anything be named after him. Pathetic

Ohene Djan did so much for sports administration in this country yet see what the Ndc under Mills did. When they renamed it, Mills looked on as usual. Why then should anything be named after him. Pathetic
Pontius Pilate 12 years ago

mills was not even the one who built the hockey stadium. his predecessor did. he only came to commission it.

i'm just wondering what the story would have been if his administration had actually initiated and completed it. ...
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mills was not even the one who built the hockey stadium. his predecessor did. he only came to commission it.

i'm just wondering what the story would have been if his administration had actually initiated and completed it. i am sure they would be naming the hockey balls, sticks and eventually all the hockey teams including the national hockey team after him.

how childish.
Martin 12 years ago

Ghanaians should mount a petition to prevent the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) from re-naming the National Hockey Pitch after the late president, John Evans Atta Mill. Madam Theodosia Okoh deserved to have the field named ...
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Ghanaians should mount a petition to prevent the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) from re-naming the National Hockey Pitch after the late president, John Evans Atta Mill. Madam Theodosia Okoh deserved to have the field named after her based on her contributions to the sport of hockey. Can’t the Accra Mayor find any building to name after Mills, rather than choosing to name the hockey field after him? Besides, what is the justification for naming the field after him anyway? Naming of sports edifices should be reserved for former sports men and women.
EFO KOKU 12 years ago

Change the country's name to Atta Mills. No more the name Ghana. Stupid people in power.

Change the country's name to Atta Mills. No more the name Ghana. Stupid people in power.
JIM CROW 12 years ago

In the USA the REPUBLICAN PARTY is referred to as the the GOP - Grand Old Party.
I, JIM CROW, state today that Ghanaians should from now on refer to the NDC as the Devil's Own Party.

In the USA the REPUBLICAN PARTY is referred to as the the GOP - Grand Old Party.
I, JIM CROW, state today that Ghanaians should from now on refer to the NDC as the Devil's Own Party.
Roger Tecku 12 years ago

Even if she was not so involved with Hockey in Ghana, she deserve to be honored for being a designer of the National Flag. President Mills does not have to be honored this year. Many appropriate location and even higher proje ...
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Even if she was not so involved with Hockey in Ghana, she deserve to be honored for being a designer of the National Flag. President Mills does not have to be honored this year. Many appropriate location and even higher projects like Bui Dam could be used in future to honor our former Leader.
Martin 12 years ago

In a misguided attempt to curry favor, the mayor of Accra, has spearheaded an effort to re-name the national hockey field after the late president, John Mills. Alfred Oko Vanderpujie, let the name of the field remain as it is ...
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In a misguided attempt to curry favor, the mayor of Accra, has spearheaded an effort to re-name the national hockey field after the late president, John Mills. Alfred Oko Vanderpujie, let the name of the field remain as it is in honor of Madam Theodosia Okoh, who has contributed immensely to the sport of hockey in Ghana. Find something else like a build to name in honor of Mills.
BRAVEBOY 12 years ago

HEY! I NEVER SAID IT. THIS SLOGAN IS THE NEW SLOGAN COMING FROM DR. KWAME AMOAKO- TUFFUOR, AN NPP CO-FOUNDER.

HEY! I NEVER SAID IT. THIS SLOGAN IS THE NEW SLOGAN COMING FROM DR. KWAME AMOAKO- TUFFUOR, AN NPP CO-FOUNDER.
Whatever 12 years ago

Indeed, I believe madam Okoh should be honourned for her efforts but she shouldn't deride the contribution of Mills towards the unprecedented mordenisation of hockey in this country with derogatory comments because that will ...
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Indeed, I believe madam Okoh should be honourned for her efforts but she shouldn't deride the contribution of Mills towards the unprecedented mordenisation of hockey in this country with derogatory comments because that will backfire.
Blessings 12 years ago

"WHATEVER", this woman is old enough to give birth to the late President Mills, so you need to show her some respect and NOT admonish such a great woman of notable accomplishment and legacy in Ghana's history.

The gov't mu ...
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"WHATEVER", this woman is old enough to give birth to the late President Mills, so you need to show her some respect and NOT admonish such a great woman of notable accomplishment and legacy in Ghana's history.

The gov't must NOT remove what was rightfully attributed to her..

And next time you see the Ghana flag, Think Madam Okoh-okay?

The government MUST LEAVE her legacy alone- Now, that is what's up, "whatever"!
PAS 12 years ago

WHEN AT ALL WILL THE NDC DO THE RIGHT THING?THIS HOCKEY STADIUM HAS BEEN NAMED IN HONOR OF THIS GREAT CITIZEN.WHY THEN THE SUDDEN CHANGE OF NAME OF THIS HOCKEY STADIUM?EVERY GOOD THING MUST BE CREDITED TO THE NDC AS A PARTY. ...
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WHEN AT ALL WILL THE NDC DO THE RIGHT THING?THIS HOCKEY STADIUM HAS BEEN NAMED IN HONOR OF THIS GREAT CITIZEN.WHY THEN THE SUDDEN CHANGE OF NAME OF THIS HOCKEY STADIUM?EVERY GOOD THING MUST BE CREDITED TO THE NDC AS A PARTY.CLUELESS AND VISION-LESS NDC.SHAME AND SHAME TO NDC.
Danny 12 years ago

We can build something else for Mills eg Mills international airport in Tamale, bolga or wa or sunyani or Mills Factory for the unemployed or Mills University of Integrated Sciences locted at Dodowa. Think and stop cut and pa ...
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We can build something else for Mills eg Mills international airport in Tamale, bolga or wa or sunyani or Mills Factory for the unemployed or Mills University of Integrated Sciences locted at Dodowa. Think and stop cut and paste
OSEI AKOTO JUSTICE (USA). 12 years ago

NOW YOU GUYS TELL ME, WHY SHOULD SOMEBODY WHO DESIGN THE NATIONAL FLAG SHOUL BE NAME AFTER A HOCKEY STADIUM? WHY THE AUTHORITIES DIDN'T NAME HER AFTER ACCRA, KUMASI,ESIPONG,TAMALE
, OR CAPE COAST STADIUM? YOU GUYS CRITIZISE ...
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NOW YOU GUYS TELL ME, WHY SHOULD SOMEBODY WHO DESIGN THE NATIONAL FLAG SHOUL BE NAME AFTER A HOCKEY STADIUM? WHY THE AUTHORITIES DIDN'T NAME HER AFTER ACCRA, KUMASI,ESIPONG,TAMALE
, OR CAPE COAST STADIUM? YOU GUYS CRITIZISED FOR NOTHING.THE FACT THAT U DON'T LIKE PROF. MILLS DOESN'T MEANS
HE MUST NOT BE HONOURED.THE MAN WAS A NATIONAL HOCKEY TEAM PLAYER AND HE CONTRIBUTED SO MUCH FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOCKEY IN THE COUNTRY.HE UPGRADED THE NATIONAL HOCKET PITCH TO ITS PRESENT STANDARD.
I AM NOT AGAINST MADAM OKOH BEING HONOURED BY THE NATION, BUT THE FACT IS, SHE DESIGNED THE NATIONAL FLAG SO WE SHOULD SEE WHERE WE CAN PUT HER NAME AS A WAY OF HONOURING HER BUT NOT TO A HOCKEY STADIUM WHERE SHE PLAYED A LITTLE ROLE FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT.
JUNGLE 12 years ago

I PITY YOU. GO AND READ THE HISTORY OF HOCKEY IN GHANA. YOU WILL THEN NOT SAY WHAT U DONT KNOW. WHO ACQUIRED THE LAND ON WHICH THE STADIUM WAS BUILT ?

I PITY YOU. GO AND READ THE HISTORY OF HOCKEY IN GHANA. YOU WILL THEN NOT SAY WHAT U DONT KNOW. WHO ACQUIRED THE LAND ON WHICH THE STADIUM WAS BUILT ?
Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng 12 years ago

Mr. Vanderpuje must withdraw the proposal and apologise for this serious faux pas.

Mr. Vanderpuje must withdraw the proposal and apologise for this serious faux pas.
OBENG FIKO 12 years ago

Okoh Vanderpuije, what do you think you are doing to Ghanians, is not the best and remember, NDC will never be there forever OOOOO, this woman is being blessed therefore be very careful of what you do because she has done alo ...
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Okoh Vanderpuije, what do you think you are doing to Ghanians, is not the best and remember, NDC will never be there forever OOOOO, this woman is being blessed therefore be very careful of what you do because she has done alot for the country and looking at her age 91 years is a blessing and the pain that she is going through any thing that she says or any time she cries within her heart, spirit and mention your name in pain you will not find it easy at all, so please Hon. Vanderpuije be very very very careful about the steps or actions that you do take.hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Barfour 12 years ago

This shows the thinking of Ghanaians in power or politician. They can do anything they want and know one can hold them accountable. They use the national resources as personal property. Arise Ghanaians, enough is enough!!!

This shows the thinking of Ghanaians in power or politician. They can do anything they want and know one can hold them accountable. They use the national resources as personal property. Arise Ghanaians, enough is enough!!!
Musa 12 years ago

AND YET THESE SAME PEOPLE ARE THE ONES CALLING US TO HONOUR OUR HEROES. WHO IS A BETTER HERO BETWEEN MADAM OKOH AND EGYA ATTA. ALL JOKES ASIDE. AMA BOSS IS A TWERP!

AND YET THESE SAME PEOPLE ARE THE ONES CALLING US TO HONOUR OUR HEROES. WHO IS A BETTER HERO BETWEEN MADAM OKOH AND EGYA ATTA. ALL JOKES ASIDE. AMA BOSS IS A TWERP!
Ama Baduah 12 years ago

Who in their right mind will be happy if their names are swapped with somebody else's name. Madam Okoh's contribution is recognized in the Ghana Sports history book. She was the first to champion the sport of hockey in Ghana. ...
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Who in their right mind will be happy if their names are swapped with somebody else's name. Madam Okoh's contribution is recognized in the Ghana Sports history book. She was the first to champion the sport of hockey in Ghana. Give her what she deserves!!! There are many things President Mill's name can be attached to.
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Blessings 12 years ago

What is this CRASS government behavior of renaming structures that already contain notable and or recognizable names? Can't the government name new structures that are being built? Afterall, Ghana is a developing country whic ...
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What is this CRASS government behavior of renaming structures that already contain notable and or recognizable names? Can't the government name new structures that are being built? Afterall, Ghana is a developing country which means construction of new edifices and structures galore!

Madam Theodosia Okoh is a VERY important person in the independence of Ghana and she must be HONORED, over and over again, and given a state burial when the time comes- I mean this woman's creativity is displayed in form of the flag of Ghana everywhere one looks for it in Ghana- the number one symbol of pride, patriotism and solidarity by Ghanaians worldwide.. She should even be on the Council of Elders, and not being left to waste away..

It is a shame that Madam Okoh has to come on radio in her old age to oppose this- this is INSANE behavior!

LEAVE HER LEGACY ALONE- IF ANYTHING AT ALL, MORE STRUCTURES SHOULD BE NAMED IN THIS NOBLE WOMAN'S NAME!

ALSO, THE NEW JUDICIARY BUILDING SHOULD NOT BE NAMED AFTER PRESIDENT MILLS- IT WAS ORIGINALLY SLATED TO BE NAMED AFTER JUDGE JIAGGE, THE FIRST FEMALE JUDGE EVER NAMED IN GHANA... EITHER IT SHOULD BE NAMED AFTER HER OR AFTER THEODORA GEORGINA WOODS, BECAUSE ALTHOUGH HER LEGACY IS QUESTIONABLE, SHE IS AFTERALL THE FIRST FEMALE CHIEF JUSTICE OF GHANA!
EDEM 12 years ago

The do-nothing, achieve-nothing, don't know anything, cannot think anything gov't of the Mills-Mahama-Amissah Arthur is now renaming and naming edifices in the country for individuals who when presented with the opportunity c ...
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The do-nothing, achieve-nothing, don't know anything, cannot think anything gov't of the Mills-Mahama-Amissah Arthur is now renaming and naming edifices in the country for individuals who when presented with the opportunity chose to sign into being the policy of create, loot and share, they signed the policy of dubious judgment debt, they signed the policy of corruption, they signed the policy of stealing from the public purse, they have signed the policy of homosexuality in this present term and from all indications, the country Ghana is feeling the painful brunt of such rot, malfeasance, and disappointingly crass incompetence and ineptitude.
good citizen 12 years ago

ALL THIS I THINK NOT NECESSARY. GOING AROUND NAMING SO MANY PLACES AFTER MILLS AFTER HIS DEATH. IT DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE I THINK.THERE ARE IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO INSTEAD.

ALL THIS I THINK NOT NECESSARY. GOING AROUND NAMING SO MANY PLACES AFTER MILLS AFTER HIS DEATH. IT DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE I THINK.THERE ARE IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO INSTEAD.
appiah 12 years ago

Mrs. Okoh has done more for Ghana than Atta-mills can ever dream. any attempt by the NDC to change history will be resisted.
Apart from designing the national Flag, the hockey park was her own brain child and she developed t ...
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Mrs. Okoh has done more for Ghana than Atta-mills can ever dream. any attempt by the NDC to change history will be resisted.
Apart from designing the national Flag, the hockey park was her own brain child and she developed the place with her own money. Look for something Atta-MILLS did and name it after him.

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