A second national capital is needless – K B Asante

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BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!! 10 years ago

The concern citizens of Ghanaians abroad such as America, Canada, London, Germany, Italy, Australia and Holland, is appealing to the highest court of our country to throw the petitioners foolish and diabolical case that is ha ...
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The concern citizens of Ghanaians abroad such as America, Canada, London, Germany, Italy, Australia and Holland, is appealing to the highest court of our country to throw the petitioners foolish and diabolical case that is hanging on mother Ghana's Neck through the nearest Windows for Ghana to move forward.
Osabere kotoko 10 years ago

This has nothing to do with the petition . I agree. No need for 2nd capital. Beides ksi is congested as it is

This has nothing to do with the petition . I agree. No need for 2nd capital. Beides ksi is congested as it is
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago

ACCRA, KSI CAN NOT BE NATIONAL CAPITALS. THEY R URBAN, ECONOMIC CITIES AND WILL ALWAYS REMAIN THAT WAY. ACCRA WILL BE THE FINANCIAL CAPITAL. KUMASI WILL BE THE CULTURAL CAPITAL. THE POLITICAL/NATIONAL CAPITAL MUST BE MOVED TO ...
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ACCRA, KSI CAN NOT BE NATIONAL CAPITALS. THEY R URBAN, ECONOMIC CITIES AND WILL ALWAYS REMAIN THAT WAY. ACCRA WILL BE THE FINANCIAL CAPITAL. KUMASI WILL BE THE CULTURAL CAPITAL. THE POLITICAL/NATIONAL CAPITAL MUST BE MOVED TO AKOSOMBO, AFRAM PLAINS OR KINTAMPO OR KONONGO. IT MUST BE STRATEGICALLY PLACED TO OFFER PROTECTION N A MEANS TO GUARANTEE SAFETY TO THE SITTING PRESIDENT IF NEED BE. ACCRA IS SIMPLY TOO FILTHY, SMELLY N DUSTY A PLACE TO BE THE CAPITAL. I LIKE AFRAM PLAINS. WE NEED A A NATIONAL CONSENSUS ON THIS TOPIC. ONCE PPL HAVE OFFERED THEIR VIEWS. LETS GET THE ELDERS LIKE THE KUFFOURS, RAWLINGS, ANNAN ETC TO COME TOGETHER N DISCUSS THE ISSUE OR OFFER A NATIONAL DEBATE ON THIS ISSUE. FOLKS, THERE IS A REASON WHY TORONTO AND NEW YORK ARE NOT THE CAPITAL CITIES OF CANANA N US RESPECTIVELY.
Create, loot and share 10 years ago

The assertion that a second capital is not needed will undoubtedly come from a Ga man. But K B Asante is wrong. We surely need a new capital to be sited away from the coast. Kintampo area may be the best because of its locat ...
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The assertion that a second capital is not needed will undoubtedly come from a Ga man. But K B Asante is wrong. We surely need a new capital to be sited away from the coast. Kintampo area may be the best because of its location and aesthetic value.
facts 10 years ago

The fact that we are to deal with population growth should explain to you why people are suggesting the move have a second capital.The suggestion is not for nothing, there is a purpose so K.B. should rethink his position. The ...
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The fact that we are to deal with population growth should explain to you why people are suggesting the move have a second capital.The suggestion is not for nothing, there is a purpose so K.B. should rethink his position. The question is what are the benefits?
Concerned 10 years ago

A Commercial Capital city like Lagos, Douala must be near a seaport; a political capital city like Abuja, Washington DC. must not be congested. Kumasi is not qualified for both.

A Commercial Capital city like Lagos, Douala must be near a seaport; a political capital city like Abuja, Washington DC. must not be congested. Kumasi is not qualified for both.
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Mahmoud 10 years ago

Move the capital to Kintampo as suggested by the White-man. Accra is a colonial capital and earthquake prone area. Leave the Gas alone so that they can enjoy their lands alone.

Move the capital to Kintampo as suggested by the White-man. Accra is a colonial capital and earthquake prone area. Leave the Gas alone so that they can enjoy their lands alone.
Nii 10 years ago

yea yea. unfortunately the useless chiefs have sold them all

yea yea. unfortunately the useless chiefs have sold them all
Gye Nyame 10 years ago

The only way to reduce the congestion is by decentralization first, otherwise you simpy move the mess around.

The only way to reduce the congestion is by decentralization first, otherwise you simpy move the mess around.
FRANK NII-NORTEY 10 years ago

The difference between a blackman and whiteman is vision. The colonial masters identified KINTAMPO and planted a stone there for future capital to be sited there over 200 years ago due to its strategic location in the country ...
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The difference between a blackman and whiteman is vision. The colonial masters identified KINTAMPO and planted a stone there for future capital to be sited there over 200 years ago due to its strategic location in the country. It wil bridge the North and the South like ABUJA which was also identified by the whiteman. We should stop our tribalistic tendancies and think about the future development of the country. Even though Abuja is the national capital of Nigeria like Yamussokro in Ivory Coast, still the influencial cities are Lagos and Abidjan respectively. If it is a financial burden to build a new city from the start in KINTAMPO then I will suggest SUNYANI as an alternative.
WILLIAM 10 years ago

If we must FRANK, I AGRE WITH YOU. bUT AS INDICATED BY THE RESPECTED SENIOR CITIZEN, OUR PRIORITY SHOULD BE INSESTING IN RURAL AREAS WITH INNOVATIVE IDEAS. THE CAPITAL MATTER CAN COME LATER. aND YOUR SUGGESTION OF kINTAMPO IS ...
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If we must FRANK, I AGRE WITH YOU. bUT AS INDICATED BY THE RESPECTED SENIOR CITIZEN, OUR PRIORITY SHOULD BE INSESTING IN RURAL AREAS WITH INNOVATIVE IDEAS. THE CAPITAL MATTER CAN COME LATER. aND YOUR SUGGESTION OF kINTAMPO IS CLOSER TO THIS VISION ACCELERATED RURAL DEV.
Kofi Danso 10 years ago

I must say that everytime i read comments from this page you can only conclude by how little some of us think outside the box. How can we Ghana compare ourselves to Nigeria and US. What is the population in these countries ho ...
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I must say that everytime i read comments from this page you can only conclude by how little some of us think outside the box. How can we Ghana compare ourselves to Nigeria and US. What is the population in these countries how then should we be even thinking of creating a second capital when unemployment is at its highest. when we do not have common amenities such as electricity, water, education, health systems and proper sanitisation in most of our regions.
what measures have we put in place to deal with population growth in the cities you suggest. Can any of these towns sustain a population increase of about 5 million and still be eefficient in providing the above mentioned amenities I dont think so. Lets Reason together as a nation for the betterment of these nation and lets stop trying to do what other countries and nations are doning. Nigeria has a population of about 150 million i stand to be corrected therefore it is only reasonable for them to have two or more capital citie the USA likewise.
Kay 10 years ago

K B Asante a "Statesman" no doubt would say second capital is not needed because it will not be on GA land. He's the most tribalistic educated person ever lived in Ghana

K B Asante a "Statesman" no doubt would say second capital is not needed because it will not be on GA land. He's the most tribalistic educated person ever lived in Ghana
moyo 10 years ago

Accra and Kumasi have the same developmental problems. Sunyani by far is the ideal place for the next capital of Ghana.

Accra and Kumasi have the same developmental problems. Sunyani by far is the ideal place for the next capital of Ghana.
kwasi kyere 10 years ago

Move the capital from Accra After all Ga ship33 Ga ma noni

Move the capital from Accra After all Ga ship33 Ga ma noni
Felix 10 years ago

Well and like someone rightly asked what would that have gained the average Ghanaian? and you talking the way you are talking
Lets face it, if the dim witted, corrupt minded Ghanaian leader had been wise from the very word g ...
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Well and like someone rightly asked what would that have gained the average Ghanaian? and you talking the way you are talking
Lets face it, if the dim witted, corrupt minded Ghanaian leader had been wise from the very word go we never would be where we are today. And the thing is that you would definitely get fools in the Ghanaian populace backing this, and who would have gained other than the corrupt Ghanaian leader. They would bloat the figures soo big that we never would be able to pay thereby saddling the nations coffers with debt. Where are the state construction companies town and country planning officers state civil engineers public works department? yeas your guess is as good as mine, so that they can chop from these areas they have rendered them all impotent, where in actual fact, the Trade fairs, Peduasi and all other start retreats by government was constructed by this offices and the Ghanaian politicians would call the inept because they must give the Dog a bad name just to hang it. In the long and short of it if you back them they will only put in place measures to further rob the nation.
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

BOSTON AND DENVER ARE THE CAPITALS OF MASSACHUSETTS AND COLORADO SO BUILDING A NEW CAPITAL IS A WASTE OF MONEY.

BOSTON AND DENVER ARE THE CAPITALS OF MASSACHUSETTS AND COLORADO SO BUILDING A NEW CAPITAL IS A WASTE OF MONEY.
O. B-G 10 years ago

Please do not make the mistake of comparing Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porches to VW Beetle 1962 Vintage. Accra and Kumasi are not in the leagues of Ottawa, Washington DC, Toronto, and New York. These are planned cities managed ...
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Please do not make the mistake of comparing Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porches to VW Beetle 1962 Vintage. Accra and Kumasi are not in the leagues of Ottawa, Washington DC, Toronto, and New York. These are planned cities managed and administered by people who have brains and foresight. This said, moving the capital or creating a new capital would amount to exercises in folly if we do not get our best planners, architects, engineers and social theorists to think out how to transform both Accra and Kumasi into modern functional cities and address the overcrowding and insane magnetism of the two cities. We need to use our brains and think "outside the box".
kuntukununku 10 years ago

Kumasi, because of its central location, and abundance of natural resources in the surrounding regions, has been an unofficial economic capital for at least a century. It therefore makes a lot of economic sense to officially ...
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Kumasi, because of its central location, and abundance of natural resources in the surrounding regions, has been an unofficial economic capital for at least a century. It therefore makes a lot of economic sense to officially to declare it so.
Nii 10 years ago

Stupid thinking. there are several examples of cities which are industrial, financial and administrative capitals all at the same time just like the Accra-Tema Metropolis.
London, Tokyo, Moscow and Paris for example!

Stupid thinking. there are several examples of cities which are industrial, financial and administrative capitals all at the same time just like the Accra-Tema Metropolis.
London, Tokyo, Moscow and Paris for example!
Daniel Kwadwo Bimpeh 10 years ago

No place than Kumasi. Beside, Kumasi decide the nature, movement, politics, economic, and standing of mother Ghana. Kumasi , here we come the new Capital.

No place than Kumasi. Beside, Kumasi decide the nature, movement, politics, economic, and standing of mother Ghana. Kumasi , here we come the new Capital.
O. B-G 10 years ago

Kumasi is no better than Accra. It is equally filthy, bedeviled by insane magnetism and it would cost exceedingly high to transform it into a modern functional city. I am from Kumasi, we are the original people of Metropolita ...
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Kumasi is no better than Accra. It is equally filthy, bedeviled by insane magnetism and it would cost exceedingly high to transform it into a modern functional city. I am from Kumasi, we are the original people of Metropolitan Kumasi, but I do not think Kumasi is any more qualified to be the capital city than Accra. They are both old and filthy, and our modern leaders threw away the original master plans for beautiful, livable and modern cities long ago.
Me 10 years ago

The problem is not needing a new capital, its that everything is centralised. Look at most developed countries, they have their capitals and each region has a capital that is usually as developed. Decentralisation of resource ...
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The problem is not needing a new capital, its that everything is centralised. Look at most developed countries, they have their capitals and each region has a capital that is usually as developed. Decentralisation of resources is what we need so that people are able to make use of the whole country and decentralisation of resources can be achieved without two capitals, but with equal distribution of wealth/better investment in other areas
Maclean 10 years ago

Why classify London as a country?

Why classify London as a country?
Mensah-Bonsu 10 years ago

Why not let Accra-Tema remain the financial Capital and Kibi OR Kintampo the new national capital?

Why not let Accra-Tema remain the financial Capital and Kibi OR Kintampo the new national capital?
Old Dirty Bastard 10 years ago

KB Asante

KB Asante
YF 10 years ago

Your regional capital will never ever get any recommendation like that in Ghana.kwasiaba, jealousy go kill you I am happy Ashantis don't respect you.Whether you like it or not President Kufuor has dinned with the Queen of En ...
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Your regional capital will never ever get any recommendation like that in Ghana.kwasiaba, jealousy go kill you I am happy Ashantis don't respect you.Whether you like it or not President Kufuor has dinned with the Queen of England nobody from your stupid tribe will ever be invited even to the gates of Birkingham Palace, and he is not the only Ashanti to go there.Name just one person from your tribe who has got that honour.You can never match Ashanti, Ashanti forward ever backwards never.Kwasia atetenkuna, (plugging out hearts) that is your specialty.
MONDJUCK F.C. 10 years ago

Who is the queen? His forefathers took you a blackman as slave , deprived you of your rights disgraced your race divided you and ensured your present tribal hatred and forced you to poverty so is it a pride to boast of the q ...
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Who is the queen? His forefathers took you a blackman as slave , deprived you of your rights disgraced your race divided you and ensured your present tribal hatred and forced you to poverty so is it a pride to boast of the queen dinning with Koffour. Has Kuffour dinning with the queen brought progress to Ghana? That is typical Ashanti pompous living without foundation.Your inferiority complex grades and gives you a feeling to be recognised by dinning with the queen the thief. Kwame Nkrumah the maker of all refused dinning with the queen bit danced with the Dutchess of Kent.Oh an Ashanti dont be proud of Kuffour reducing himself.
JAK 10 years ago

Bro you said it all. The black man is an unfortunate mess. Is dining with a slave master/ mistress an achievement? It seems the greatest thing that ever happened to my people is Kufuor, a thief from the forest.

Bro you said it all. The black man is an unfortunate mess. Is dining with a slave master/ mistress an achievement? It seems the greatest thing that ever happened to my people is Kufuor, a thief from the forest.
Nii 10 years ago

My answer for you is that if you were not stupid you will know that basically Akans are not interested in racism. That is one of our character traits which frightened Europeans cos it made us deadly in war cos we could think ...
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My answer for you is that if you were not stupid you will know that basically Akans are not interested in racism. That is one of our character traits which frightened Europeans cos it made us deadly in war cos we could think on the battlefield.
Baseless anger is a disincentive to rational thought. Learn to avoid it.
Also repeat "I love my fellow human being as myself just as he is just tge way he is" 10 times today as penance!
dadiekye 10 years ago

Don't let the name fool you.K.B.Asante is a Ga not an Asante man his mother is a Ga and father is either a Kwahu or Akyem.He is part of a group of Ga's who have been meeting in the U.S. and Ghana planning to kill all Asantes. ...
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Don't let the name fool you.K.B.Asante is a Ga not an Asante man his mother is a Ga and father is either a Kwahu or Akyem.He is part of a group of Ga's who have been meeting in the U.S. and Ghana planning to kill all Asantes.We Asantes have been monitoring them for a while.
Okoe 10 years ago

Where ever you think Mr. Asante comes from is not important. He is a gentleman and a thinker. Mr. Asante planning to kill who? You are crazy. Mr. Asante is more than sensible to muster such stupid concept of killing human bei ...
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Where ever you think Mr. Asante comes from is not important. He is a gentleman and a thinker. Mr. Asante planning to kill who? You are crazy. Mr. Asante is more than sensible to muster such stupid concept of killing human beings. Your head needs examined!!!
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago

OR MAYBE AFRAM PLAINS....WE NEED TO ALLOW OTHER AREAS IN GH TO DEVELOP. ACCRA WILL BE THE FINANCIAL CAPITAL, KUMASI THE CULTURAL, CAPECOAST WILL BE EDUCATIONAL, WESTERN OIL, ETC...

OR MAYBE AFRAM PLAINS....WE NEED TO ALLOW OTHER AREAS IN GH TO DEVELOP. ACCRA WILL BE THE FINANCIAL CAPITAL, KUMASI THE CULTURAL, CAPECOAST WILL BE EDUCATIONAL, WESTERN OIL, ETC...
PATRIOTIC GHANAIAN 10 years ago

PLS GOV'T MUST LOOK AT DEVELOPING ALL THE OTHER REGIONAL CAPITALS SO THAT THE CONGESTION WILL STOP. KB ASANTE IS NOT WRONG BUT MUST SUGGEST FULLY TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM.

PLS GOV'T MUST LOOK AT DEVELOPING ALL THE OTHER REGIONAL CAPITALS SO THAT THE CONGESTION WILL STOP. KB ASANTE IS NOT WRONG BUT MUST SUGGEST FULLY TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM.
JAMES 10 years ago

A new capital is imperative.Perhaps, we are not ready now but a new capital is NECESSARY.The retired diplomat K.B. Asante is entitled to his opinion.

A new capital is imperative.Perhaps, we are not ready now but a new capital is NECESSARY.The retired diplomat K.B. Asante is entitled to his opinion.
kutunpofo 10 years ago

You are also entitled to your opinion but a new capital is just the delusion of idle thoughts of retarded minds.

A new capital city for what?

What we should be doing is to clean up the mess that we have made of this one ...
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You are also entitled to your opinion but a new capital is just the delusion of idle thoughts of retarded minds.

A new capital city for what?

What we should be doing is to clean up the mess that we have made of this one that we have
BRIAN WILLIAMS 10 years ago

YOU ARE RIGHT. WE SHOULD LEARN TO CLEAN WHAT WE HAVE.

YOU ARE RIGHT. WE SHOULD LEARN TO CLEAN WHAT WE HAVE.
Nyansasem 10 years ago

To say that it is imperative to have another capital, you need to give us the reasons. Don't we have 10 capital towns or cities in the country? And have they helped us in our development? That is the question we need to ask b ...
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To say that it is imperative to have another capital, you need to give us the reasons. Don't we have 10 capital towns or cities in the country? And have they helped us in our development? That is the question we need to ask before mortgaging our children's future on a phantom city.

The problem is not with Accra, but rather the mentality of our useless leaders who hardly think. The reason why Obroni put all the ministries in Accra was because they did not want to go to the bushes. After 50 years of leaving the country, we have not thought of changing anything.

Why do we still have Mining Ministry in Accra? What about that of Agriculture in Accra? What about Roads and transportation? Could these Ministries be opened at Sekondi/T'di, Sunyani or Tamale? That is the problem we have. Just think about land-locked countries without sea or lakes but could import and export anything from heavy equipments to cars to frozen meats. How do they do that?

We need to change our mentality and begin to think deeply. Power has to be given to the people. And I mean the people being given the chance to choose their own Regional, Municipal, District and Assembly ministers. That is the first step to solve this congested and pollution in Accra. It is wrong for NPP administration to choose leaders for Voltarians and equally wrong for NDC leaders to choose leaders for Ashanti Region.

The winner-takes-all system should be abolished to give way to decentralization where the government is made of people, for the people and by the people. Without that, even 10 capitals will not help. It is only when the power is given to people to FIRE their non-performing Regional, Municipal, district and Assembly ministers will the leaders learn to work.

Power has to be given to the Regions to take bold decisions in property taxes, driving licenses, educations, healthcare, passports, etc... that is the way to go. Unfortunately, because every party leader wants to satisfy their foot-soldiers and give put them somewhere, that is the reason why they have refused to change this outmoded moribund Unitary system that is retarding our growth.

Just think of the stink coming from GYEEDA, it could have happened, if we had Decentralization, because, it would be the Greater Accra Region Minister or Governor or whatever you want to call him who will be responsible to find ways to clear the trashes and not the government.

Decentralization or Perish!
MONDJUCK F.C. 10 years ago

Thank you NYANSASEM.Others should follow your example to make the website attractive.

Thank you NYANSASEM.Others should follow your example to make the website attractive.
Nhyiraba 10 years ago

Just because he thinks the second capital will be Kumasi, K.B Asante wants the idea to be squashed. Why does he hate Ashanti so bad?

Just because he thinks the second capital will be Kumasi, K.B Asante wants the idea to be squashed. Why does he hate Ashanti so bad?
Kwabena 10 years ago

We have a Capital in each Region. The solution to the Problem is, every Region given a mandate to perform many of the duties done in Accra. When that happens the traffic flows alone will go down fairly.
The Decentralisation ...
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We have a Capital in each Region. The solution to the Problem is, every Region given a mandate to perform many of the duties done in Accra. When that happens the traffic flows alone will go down fairly.
The Decentralisation process is a key here.
Let us implement Decentralisation similar to what is done in Switzerland. Each community takes care of its own affairs based on rules which are also put in check by by the rules of the Land.
Joe 10 years ago

Shama with its proximity to the oil fields and with the possibility of navigable River Pra would be the natural choice to build a well planned capital.

Shama with its proximity to the oil fields and with the possibility of navigable River Pra would be the natural choice to build a well planned capital.
Kwame 10 years ago

Ghana's capital has been moved twice already. The first capital was Moree. Then Cape Coast. Then to Accra.

Ghana's capital has been moved twice already. The first capital was Moree. Then Cape Coast. Then to Accra.
dadiekye 10 years ago

K.B.Asante,what are you afraid of? You and some Gas have been meeting to find a way to get rid of Akans esp Asantes from Ga land.Are you afraid that when the capital is moved the table is going turn on your head?

K.B.Asante,what are you afraid of? You and some Gas have been meeting to find a way to get rid of Akans esp Asantes from Ga land.Are you afraid that when the capital is moved the table is going turn on your head?
MUGU YARO 10 years ago

THAT IS THE CRUX OF THE MATTER. IF NOTHING IS DONE, THERE WILL BE A TIME WHEN THE LIKES OF VANDERPUIYE WILL BEGIN TO ASK AKANS FOR THEIR RESIDENT PERMITS OR PASSPORTS TO BE IN ACCRA. A NEW CAPITAL IS IN GHANA'S FUTURE BUT IT ...
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THAT IS THE CRUX OF THE MATTER. IF NOTHING IS DONE, THERE WILL BE A TIME WHEN THE LIKES OF VANDERPUIYE WILL BEGIN TO ASK AKANS FOR THEIR RESIDENT PERMITS OR PASSPORTS TO BE IN ACCRA. A NEW CAPITAL IS IN GHANA'S FUTURE BUT IT HAS TO BE LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL PART OF THE COUNTRY, PREFERABLY ON A VIRGIN LAND, WHERE THE TOWN PLANNING GURUS FROM TECH CAN USE THEIR KNOWLEDGE. KUMASI IS A NONSTARTER BECAUSE IT IS ALREADY CONGESTED, AND IT IS NOT CENTRAL. I HAVE BEEN TO ABUJA AND BELIEVE ME, IT IS A NICE CITY.
Nii 10 years ago

If you love your fellow human being as yourself you will not be afraid he will do you any harm.
Just say it 10 times each day.
"I love my neighbor as myself"

If you love your fellow human being as yourself you will not be afraid he will do you any harm.
Just say it 10 times each day.
"I love my neighbor as myself"
Create, loot and share 10 years ago

Our resources are used to develop Accra and they turn around the discriminate against us. Let us move the capital and Gas can have their land.

Our resources are used to develop Accra and they turn around the discriminate against us. Let us move the capital and Gas can have their land.
Felix 10 years ago

How stupid, Who in this country can stand and say how much they have been robbed if not for Gas, Look at the way government has robbed Gas and you will know that having a capital or even a president living in your backyard is ...
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How stupid, Who in this country can stand and say how much they have been robbed if not for Gas, Look at the way government has robbed Gas and you will know that having a capital or even a president living in your backyard is the worst thing that can happen to you. I dont see any problem if the government intends to move the capital city i will even welcome it because as a Ga myself i dont see what having a so called capital city has brought to us Gas. i tell you if After 130 years of being a capital city from where nine other regions have converged to do business and to live in brotherliness and still we can not boast of water flowing through our taps everyday, good roads and accommodation for all the ten regions put together then there is no need keeping it here after all what is the essence of something which has not benefited you but rather destroyed you. In the olden days the James town manstse nii Kwabena Ababio the first came with the Mantra Ablekuma Aba Kuma wo since then what has been the result for such a noble gesture by a noble man. fools parade the streets of Accra calling themselves all manner of names from Honorables to excellencies and what has there been. Instead cronyism ethnocentric non sense by all manner of people. I tell you this the very moment the capital moves which am so much looking forward to Ghana will burn because for so long we as Gas has given this state all we have our hospitality, fairness honesty and still we get nothing in return. Take it to which ever please anybody wishes but I tell you this Ghana will burn and am telling you will see how Gas will be more liberated. The fools at the offices of power are only playing this thing to suit their pocket,when the should instead be looking at how to solve a situation that could more than be taken care of. but am just waiting anxiously for this move to happen. Accra and Gas have protected this nation for far too long from its own stupid idiots parading the corridors of power and messing this nation up.
KevinB 10 years ago

Felix, I have been pondering over your comments and have touched my heart! My parents come from Greater Accra and Central Region and I was bred in 5 regions of the country.

It amazes me how the Gas ditch his or her fellow ...
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Felix, I have been pondering over your comments and have touched my heart! My parents come from Greater Accra and Central Region and I was bred in 5 regions of the country.

It amazes me how the Gas ditch his or her fellow Gas to pamper or harbour other fellow country folks from other regions and that has helped shape Ghana in totality. Because everyone is dreaming of coming to settle in Accra for many reasons.

If the Gas are like the Ewes or Nzemas or other no nonsense tribe, I doubt if Accra would be exploded in population like that. But what do we see, the Gas are cheated, least respected, their language thrown overboard. I was in Akatsi and trying to communicate to an educated local, but she was adamant, each time replying me in the local dialect and I could not make head or tale of it. In Accra, the Gas will happily switch from their local language to Twi or English to pamper or make it easier for the non Ga who happen to be engaged in conversation. How many tribes can do that.

The Government disrepecting their traditional leaders. Gas have never had a unified Chief for almost 40 years and this is good for the Seat of the Government - that is what is perceived to be.

Moving the capitals to other places is a blessing to the Gas in disguise.
JOSEPH GANYOBI 10 years ago

SAY IT LOUD MY BROTHER...MAY GOD BLESS YOUR INTELLIGENT....VERY SMART GUY....PEACE

SAY IT LOUD MY BROTHER...MAY GOD BLESS YOUR INTELLIGENT....VERY SMART GUY....PEACE
Nii 10 years ago

KevinB
So Ewes are no nonsense, are they?
I know lots of Ewes who are good at Fante and are very accomodating so your bad experience shouldn't be for all of us!
As an Akan I took the pains to learn Ga and I am learning Ew ...
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KevinB
So Ewes are no nonsense, are they?
I know lots of Ewes who are good at Fante and are very accomodating so your bad experience shouldn't be for all of us!
As an Akan I took the pains to learn Ga and I am learning Ewe too. I can get a bit of Hausa too.
Besides every human senses hostility so if this attitude of yours carries on I will speak French with you when I meet you.
Besides when the GoG leaves they will be mandated to give legon lands back to the Akuapem, the lands to the West of the Odor and Korle to the Gomoa Fante and the rest back to the Akwamu because of the British Agreements.
What will you be left with? The sea!
Love strangers as yourself! You will see that we may be your angel!
Nii 10 years ago

You see what aimless tribalism leads to.
Check history!
Greater Accra land is for the Akyem, Akwamu, Akuapem and Gomoa Fantes.
These are all Akan tribes.
The Akwamu part was given to the Ga-Adangme nation as tenants of th ...
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You see what aimless tribalism leads to.
Check history!
Greater Accra land is for the Akyem, Akwamu, Akuapem and Gomoa Fantes.
These are all Akan tribes.
The Akwamu part was given to the Ga-Adangme nation as tenants of the British Crown after the defeat of the Akwamu by the British and their Fante allies.
The area West of the Korle and Odor were requisitioned by Guggisberg and Nkrumah from the Akyem and Gomoa Fantse. They still hold the title to it in Ghana's book though Ga's have been selling the lands..
You Gas have more to be grateful for to Ghana than the other way round!
Love us as yourself my brother and leave Akans alone cos last but not least most Gas have Akan blood.
asanyka 10 years ago

what Ghana needs is a solid highway network that links all the regions to open up the country and make easy for business and interactions.

what Ghana needs is a solid highway network that links all the regions to open up the country and make easy for business and interactions.
Shamu 10 years ago

What has such a person achieve for Ghana at all? Look at how dark ugly, smell he is. Beside that, how can Ghana ask such a person to serve in abroad? We need handsome people to serve the country not this type.

What has such a person achieve for Ghana at all? Look at how dark ugly, smell he is. Beside that, how can Ghana ask such a person to serve in abroad? We need handsome people to serve the country not this type.
emma 10 years ago

You have no manners, go to your family and learn wisdom.

You have no manners, go to your family and learn wisdom.
Nana Damoah - Accra 10 years ago

Kumasi is too congested to be Ghana capital. kintampo in B/A region is a good choice since it is the centre of Ghana.

Kumasi is too congested to be Ghana capital. kintampo in B/A region is a good choice since it is the centre of Ghana.
GS Bade-Daamir 10 years ago

With my background as spatial location expert, I am moved by critical Loation factors(CLFs) e.g {Point of centrality,absnce of faul lines and does minimal or no danger in case of earthquakes ot tremor,etc,}to recommend for co ...
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With my background as spatial location expert, I am moved by critical Loation factors(CLFs) e.g {Point of centrality,absnce of faul lines and does minimal or no danger in case of earthquakes ot tremor,etc,}to recommend for consideraton siting of the New Capital in the space between Techniman and Kintampo.The benefits are growth related ;this will serve as a growth pole/service centre for outlying rural communities such as Nkoranza, Tanoso-Akumadan, Wench-Bamboi and finally Buipe to experience spontaneous development/and thus improve up the of quality of life, in terms provision of indigenous base employment on resources of the environment.
Bigbrosam 10 years ago

This Criminal Kb Asante who took bribe to
Lower presidential age Required by constitution just for. Rawlings to qualify in presidential Context and later restored it for
his stomach's sake need ...
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This Criminal Kb Asante who took bribe to
Lower presidential age Required by constitution just for. Rawlings to qualify in presidential Context and later restored it for
his stomach's sake need not a voice on
constitutional recommendation again.
ROGUE LAWYER 10 years ago

colonial mind he better get off the Scene and cater for manu-post-
NDC as a political Party which had come to stay must welcome this second capital and do it in kumaqsi to break through the Monopoly of npp at that Region.
i ...
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colonial mind he better get off the Scene and cater for manu-post-
NDC as a political Party which had come to stay must welcome this second capital and do it in kumaqsi to break through the Monopoly of npp at that Region.
if NDC fail to implement it NPP will surely do it to close their political gate at that Region
Eddie Attipoe 10 years ago

I strongly believe the CRIC had a lot of fun and did not take into consideration how the genera public will treat this useless and needless idea of two capitals.
They should have visited the history behind the two capital c ...
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I strongly believe the CRIC had a lot of fun and did not take into consideration how the genera public will treat this useless and needless idea of two capitals.
They should have visited the history behind the two capital countries and what brought about those two capitals. For me, if a second capital is necessary to say the least, it should be somewhere north or near north like Sunyani just to bridge the north and south. Kumasi for a second capital is pure tribalism and promotion of Ashanti monarchy. In a country with very strong political opportunists, I have every reason to believe the country's economy would be left in the control of highly polarized political area.
Madam Speaker 10 years ago

Ghana normally sets the trend and other African countries follow, but on this issue the Nigerians and Ivorians have stolen our thunder. A new capital is overdue. It should be a new capital that will be well planned and zoned ...
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Ghana normally sets the trend and other African countries follow, but on this issue the Nigerians and Ivorians have stolen our thunder. A new capital is overdue. It should be a new capital that will be well planned and zoned in accordance with best practice. Kumasi is also congested and not a viable option. My preference in terms of location is the conurbation of the Northern, Brong Ahafo and Western Region. This will open up the hinterland as well as halt migration from the North to the South. This seems a more viable option in view of the oil find and allied businesses and the prospect of developing the Takoradi harbour.
KP 10 years ago

KUMASI IS THE BIGGER CITY IN THE CENTRAL AREA OF THE COUNTRY, IT IS ALMOST SOMEHOW DEVELOPED ALREADY AND JUST NEEDS SOME FEW MODIFICATIONS TO BE FUNCTIONAL AS A BEAUTIFUL 2ND CAPITAL. IT IS THEREFORE ONLY SENSIBLE TO ASK OR E ...
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KUMASI IS THE BIGGER CITY IN THE CENTRAL AREA OF THE COUNTRY, IT IS ALMOST SOMEHOW DEVELOPED ALREADY AND JUST NEEDS SOME FEW MODIFICATIONS TO BE FUNCTIONAL AS A BEAUTIFUL 2ND CAPITAL. IT IS THEREFORE ONLY SENSIBLE TO ASK OR EVEN BEG AND CHOOSE KUMASI. OR IF WE CAN AFFORT A STUPID EXPENDITURE WE CAN BUILD A NEW CITY AT ATEBUBU. AMANTIN-ATEBUBU CAN BE THE 2ND CHOICE
Nii Ablorh 10 years ago

A new capital is long long long long over due, we have to open up the country, Uncle KB is wrong this time around, I pray the government have the will to carry it out

A new capital is long long long long over due, we have to open up the country, Uncle KB is wrong this time around, I pray the government have the will to carry it out
ATOM 10 years ago

FOOL. EVEN GERMANY HAS TWO CAPITALS, BONN AND BERLIN.

NIGERIA HAS TWO CAPITALS, LAGOS AND ABUJA.

AMERICA HAS TWO CAPITALS, WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK (DEFACTO).

AND MANY OTHER PROGRESSIVE COUNTRIES.

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FOOL. EVEN GERMANY HAS TWO CAPITALS, BONN AND BERLIN.

NIGERIA HAS TWO CAPITALS, LAGOS AND ABUJA.

AMERICA HAS TWO CAPITALS, WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK (DEFACTO).

AND MANY OTHER PROGRESSIVE COUNTRIES.

WHEN AN OLD CAPITAL IS CONGESTED, IT DOES MAKE SENSE TO BUILD UP A NEW CAPITAL, EMPLOYING ALL LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE OLD CAPITAL CONGESTION.

ANOTHER FOOLISH GHANA LEADER. NO WONDER HE ATTENDED UNIVERSITY IN GHANA.
James B. Otafregya 10 years ago

BONN has entirely lost its capital status to BERLIN, after the capital was moved to the second city. That means BONN is no longer, neither political nor economical capital and Berlin is the only political capital.

Germany ...
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BONN has entirely lost its capital status to BERLIN, after the capital was moved to the second city. That means BONN is no longer, neither political nor economical capital and Berlin is the only political capital.

Germany hasn't got the concept of economical capital because wealth and commerce are very failry distributed among ALL state capitals and other big cities, so that no single city stands out as economical capital.
Jonny 10 years ago

No you are a fool are you comparing the sizes of these countries to Ghana Accra only needs planning

No you are a fool are you comparing the sizes of these countries to Ghana Accra only needs planning
TRUTH 10 years ago

I agree with you 100%. Our leaders have lost their sense of direction.

I agree with you 100%. Our leaders have lost their sense of direction.
Moses Mensah_Nyumutei 10 years ago

Hei! Dodowa is not in the Eastern Region! Dodowa is the Capital of the Greater Accra Region, Check out the history Books!

Hei! Dodowa is not in the Eastern Region! Dodowa is the Capital of the Greater Accra Region, Check out the history Books!
O D B 10 years ago

Ghana really needs a second capital and thats supposed to be in the western or central religion but not (koofuom ashanti village)this man want no parking party(npp)to come and imprement it then they will say its the npp or th ...
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Ghana really needs a second capital and thats supposed to be in the western or central religion but not (koofuom ashanti village)this man want no parking party(npp)to come and imprement it then they will say its the npp or the ashantis that they did it
Kofi 10 years ago

Learn from the Nigeria mistake. They spent all their oil revenue on Abuja as the new capital. This only enriched those greedy men wanting to cheat the nation. GHANA MUST NOT GO THE SAME WAY. IT IS ABSOLUTELY UNNECESSARY

Learn from the Nigeria mistake. They spent all their oil revenue on Abuja as the new capital. This only enriched those greedy men wanting to cheat the nation. GHANA MUST NOT GO THE SAME WAY. IT IS ABSOLUTELY UNNECESSARY
Nii Okai 10 years ago

Kofi you have said it all. What can I say when people see things wrongly and never want to accept an alternative way of solving a national problem. Nigeria's experience is what we have to learn from so that we shall not fall ...
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Kofi you have said it all. What can I say when people see things wrongly and never want to accept an alternative way of solving a national problem. Nigeria's experience is what we have to learn from so that we shall not fall in the pit economically. Even they produce over million barrels of oil per day when they took that step, and look at how their economy is now. We now produce 110 barrels of oil per day.

Even a similar issue of a second capital in South Korea was propsed, but at a point in time they had second thought, and because of their matured mind in the area of economics they back off from that move. 'It is always easily said than done'. I always tell people that it is nice to come out with proposals, but it may be very interesting to see if it could be economically viable when it is to be carried out.
YoungLiberalsPartyGH 10 years ago

Young Liberals Party of Ghana upholds the principle of choice as the
concrete political expression of liberty and, thus, it will stand up
against all forms of authoritarianism and economic, organizational and
ideological ...
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Young Liberals Party of Ghana upholds the principle of choice as the
concrete political expression of liberty and, thus, it will stand up
against all forms of authoritarianism and economic, organizational and
ideological monopolies.

We consider that all coherent policies must have two basic conditions:
1. Permanent renovation of juridical and political institutions, based
on the idea of the new replacing the old, and
2. Transparency in the political procedures employed.

The Young Liberal Party, is being created under the back-drop of
dis-sastifaction towards the two major political parties in Ghana
today. And the masses yearn for change, this therefore has created a
fertile ground for us to plant the seeds of true socialism, but we
lack funding, and we do not wish to start something and be run over by
capitalist groups that would want inject the funding we need only to
over-take our goals , therefore we humbly come to your good offices
for assistance and advice. Our research shows that now is the right
time to begin hammering our social agenda , but we lack the proper
funding for the key areas namely

1. Communications (Radio / TV outreach)
2. Transportation
3. Advancing Health care projects through our support
4. Security.

We ask you to join us.

youngliberalspartygh@gmail.com
Haruna Humu peggy 10 years ago

Yes, i believe moving the capital from Accra will be good.but i think it should be from Accra to kintampo which is the center of this nation

Yes, i believe moving the capital from Accra will be good.but i think it should be from Accra to kintampo which is the center of this nation
k.akator@yahoo.com 10 years ago

Thank you Akora Asante. I started thinking about a new capital from the time the then gov't started building the new flagstaff house. I thought we could use the 10 million usd initially voted to do feasibility studies for a n ...
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Thank you Akora Asante. I started thinking about a new capital from the time the then gov't started building the new flagstaff house. I thought we could use the 10 million usd initially voted to do feasibility studies for a new capital. You will agree that Accra has become unmanageable.Going to Kumasi will just transfer the problem and worsen the alredy bad situation in that city.
I suggest we rather look for space between Mamfe and Koforidua or around Kintampo to build a model city to house govt embassies and diplomats. We should think ahead. Let us talk to Tackie the planner, Casely-Uayford the analyst and other developers. The issue of new capital should be widely discussed and analised. Thank you.
Ataa Kanfla 10 years ago

But is Dodowa in the Eastern Region? I look confused indeed.

But is Dodowa in the Eastern Region? I look confused indeed.
OGIDIGIDI 10 years ago

kINTAMPO IS THE GEOGRAPHICAL CENTRE OF GHANA AND THE WHOLE BA REGION IS ALSO MORE CENTRAL TO GHANA THAN ANY OTHER REGION. SO ANYWHERE IN THE BA WILL BE THE BEST CHOICE BUT WE NEED NOT KEEP THE NAME OF THE TOWN. WHAT ABOUT GA ...
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kINTAMPO IS THE GEOGRAPHICAL CENTRE OF GHANA AND THE WHOLE BA REGION IS ALSO MORE CENTRAL TO GHANA THAN ANY OTHER REGION. SO ANYWHERE IN THE BA WILL BE THE BEST CHOICE BUT WE NEED NOT KEEP THE NAME OF THE TOWN. WHAT ABOUT GANATTA AS OUR NEW CAPITAL'S NAME.
JH New York 10 years ago

Ghana has problematic leaderships in every aspect of our national endeavor.
The Constitutional Review Implementation Committee could not come out with any better issues for consideration either than a 2nd Capital which we do ...
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Ghana has problematic leaderships in every aspect of our national endeavor.
The Constitutional Review Implementation Committee could not come out with any better issues for consideration either than a 2nd Capital which we don't have the funds in the first place to build a new City or renovate any of the existing towns to acceptable standards.
The ff ought to be done before the idea of a new City :
1.Eliminate mosquitoes
Kwasi 10 years ago

Its in the right direction to have a new capital somewhere in central region so that 'WASHIPON' MOHEE AND RENAMING business by the Ga tribalist can stop.

Its in the right direction to have a new capital somewhere in central region so that 'WASHIPON' MOHEE AND RENAMING business by the Ga tribalist can stop.
A Richard 10 years ago

Needles to say the least we need a NEW CAPITAL and should be Kintampo Sunyani, Afram plains, Koforidua and the BIRIM VALLEY,ACCRA SHOULD BE OUR COMMERCIAL CAPITAL AND KUMASI THE CULTURAL CAPITAL.

Needles to say the least we need a NEW CAPITAL and should be Kintampo Sunyani, Afram plains, Koforidua and the BIRIM VALLEY,ACCRA SHOULD BE OUR COMMERCIAL CAPITAL AND KUMASI THE CULTURAL CAPITAL.
Kobena 10 years ago

You don't know what you are talking about! Why do you think floods carry Ghanaians away every year? What do you think about the effect on young children taking their breakfast at school because they have to start from home a ...
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You don't know what you are talking about! Why do you think floods carry Ghanaians away every year? What do you think about the effect on young children taking their breakfast at school because they have to start from home at 5am? What do you think of the quality family life in Ghana is?

Accra is a fialed capital. Ghana is not going anywhere in terms of development until that is fixed!

Wait till the next major earthquake happens!
nana 10 years ago

second capital

second capital
SUMBRUNGU 10 years ago

Kintampo is the most ideal to host our political capiatl while Accra becomes commercial/financial hub.

Kintampo is the most ideal to host our political capiatl while Accra becomes commercial/financial hub.
Mr. Mensah 10 years ago

Building a new capital will conderably di congest and redistribute the population . trying to modernise Accra as capital now is more expensive than building a new city. Kumasi should not be considered at all a new fresh city ...
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Building a new capital will conderably di congest and redistribute the population . trying to modernise Accra as capital now is more expensive than building a new city. Kumasi should not be considered at all a new fresh city in the B/A region.
KOFI ASANTE 10 years ago

WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR A MAGIC FORMULA. OUR PROBLEMS COME OUT OF CORRUPTION, INEFFICIENCY, MISPLACED PRIORITIES AND GENERAL FOOLISHNESS. EVEN CREATING A NEW CAPITAL ON THE MOON IS NOT GOING TO BRING YOU WATER, ELECTRICITY, ...
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WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR A MAGIC FORMULA. OUR PROBLEMS COME OUT OF CORRUPTION, INEFFICIENCY, MISPLACED PRIORITIES AND GENERAL FOOLISHNESS. EVEN CREATING A NEW CAPITAL ON THE MOON IS NOT GOING TO BRING YOU WATER, ELECTRICITY, SCHOOLS, ROADS, HOSPITALS-----.
JUST STOP STEALING AND ALL YOUR PROBLEMS WILL DISAPPEAR
Nana 10 years ago

There is no need for a second capital. Why not use the money to develop all the capital cities.

There is no need for a second capital. Why not use the money to develop all the capital cities.
SCHARDOW M.M.M 10 years ago

Dr. K.B.Asante Well done Al of us at African Personality div. of The Ghana Yong Pioneers(Founder Osagyfo Kwame Nkrumah, championed by Hon Z.B.Shardow(Of Blessed Memory)agreed with your golden view of our Beautiful Ghana. Carr ...
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Dr. K.B.Asante Well done Al of us at African Personality div. of The Ghana Yong Pioneers(Founder Osagyfo Kwame Nkrumah, championed by Hon Z.B.Shardow(Of Blessed Memory)agreed with your golden view of our Beautiful Ghana. Carry on the good work, for thou shall receive a great reward 1000x1 times somewhere Higher UP from the LORD.
ORIGINAL JOMO 10 years ago

Ghana needs even more than 10 capitals.The capital towm in a country doesn't mean where the administrations are but every region should have his regional capital with good development.Ghanaians do not need to travel from wher ...
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Ghana needs even more than 10 capitals.The capital towm in a country doesn't mean where the administrations are but every region should have his regional capital with good development.Ghanaians do not need to travel from where far to Accra or Kumasi for documents.
GREAT NANA ANTWI 10 years ago

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zomabi 10 years ago

I DISAGREE WITH KB ASANTE. GHANA NEEDS A NEW POLITICAL CAPITAL. ACCRA IS NOT FIT TO BE A POLITICAL CAPITAL BECOS IT IS ILL-PLANNED, AN EARTHQUAKE ZONE AND BEDIVILLED BY TOO MANY SLUMS. INFACT ACCRA IS A GHETTO FULL OF MOSQUIT ...
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I DISAGREE WITH KB ASANTE. GHANA NEEDS A NEW POLITICAL CAPITAL. ACCRA IS NOT FIT TO BE A POLITICAL CAPITAL BECOS IT IS ILL-PLANNED, AN EARTHQUAKE ZONE AND BEDIVILLED BY TOO MANY SLUMS. INFACT ACCRA IS A GHETTO FULL OF MOSQUITOES, FILTH, BEGGARS, CHOKED DRAINS, KORLE LAGOON,TRAFFIC CONGESTION, POOR TRANSPORTATION NETWORK ETC
A NEW POLITICAL CAPITAL IN THE CENTRE OF GHANA IS DESIRABLE
Sakura 10 years ago

Under paid teachers, doctors, poor health, very bad roads, a railway system fit for the museum...and you want to build a new capital? What is wrong with our leaders?

Under paid teachers, doctors, poor health, very bad roads, a railway system fit for the museum...and you want to build a new capital? What is wrong with our leaders?
Kofius 10 years ago

We thank God Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was not an Ashanti. Otherwise by now there will chaos.They ( Ashanti)will claim GH as theirs and the rest of us will be 'visitors'

We thank God Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was not an Ashanti. Otherwise by now there will chaos.They ( Ashanti)will claim GH as theirs and the rest of us will be 'visitors'
GHANA FIRST 10 years ago

ASANTES KNOW AND ACCEPT THAT GHANA BELONGS TO ALL GHANAIANS. ASANTES ALSO ACCEPT THAT KUMASI IS PART OF GHANA AND THEREFORE BELONGS TO ALL GHANAIANS. IN KUMASI ALL THE VARIOUS ETHNIC GROUPS HAVE THEIR CHIEFS WHO REPRESENT THE ...
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ASANTES KNOW AND ACCEPT THAT GHANA BELONGS TO ALL GHANAIANS. ASANTES ALSO ACCEPT THAT KUMASI IS PART OF GHANA AND THEREFORE BELONGS TO ALL GHANAIANS. IN KUMASI ALL THE VARIOUS ETHNIC GROUPS HAVE THEIR CHIEFS WHO REPRESENT THEM AT THE ASANTEHENE'S PALACE. THERE ARE PLACES IN KUMASI CALLED, FANTI NEW TOWN, ANLOGA, ZONGO ETC. ALL THIS SHOWS THAT ASANTES KNOW AND ACCEPT THAT EVERY PART OF GHANA BELONGS TO ALL GHANAIANS. THE ASHANTI REGION HAS THE HIGHEST POPULATION IN GHANA. THIS IS BECAUSE MORE PEOPLE FROM THE OTHER REGIONS HAVE SETTLED IN THE ASHANTI REGION. THIS SHOWS THAT MORE GHANAIANS SEE ASANTES AS FRIENDLY PEOPLE AND THEY ARE WILLING TO LIVE SIDE BY SIDE WITH THEM.
Asorkpo 10 years ago

The second capital must not be too far from Accra.
Koforidua will be the best second Capital.

The second capital must not be too far from Accra.
Koforidua will be the best second Capital.
ASH 10 years ago

The population of Ghana and the social structures are under tremendous pressure as a result of a central concentration of the resources. We need an additional capital where specific businesses can be easily conducted without ...
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The population of Ghana and the social structures are under tremendous pressure as a result of a central concentration of the resources. We need an additional capital where specific businesses can be easily conducted without travelling to the capital.
Kwabena Gyamfi 10 years ago

KB Asante is saying this because of his anti-Asante stance. He is one those Ga-Adangbe people who get the jitters anytime Kumasi or Asante is mentioned.

KB Asante is saying this because of his anti-Asante stance. He is one those Ga-Adangbe people who get the jitters anytime Kumasi or Asante is mentioned.
Agyeman 10 years ago

We don't need a new capital bcoz of our poor attitudes.If you took all the money from the rich and gave it to Ghanaians sooner or later you'll have the rich folks get back all their money bcoz what matters is the mind not the ...
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We don't need a new capital bcoz of our poor attitudes.If you took all the money from the rich and gave it to Ghanaians sooner or later you'll have the rich folks get back all their money bcoz what matters is the mind not the money.In the same vein,you make a new capital soon Ghanaians will make a mess of it .What we need most is a "new capital" in terms of new minds,new attitudes and not a physical capital.
Maryln 10 years ago

It is a good idea to move the capital elsewhere. The Ashanti region seems to be getting the nod and ppl are campaigning for that preference. For me, its okay, this will drive all the economic activities to that region as wel ...
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It is a good idea to move the capital elsewhere. The Ashanti region seems to be getting the nod and ppl are campaigning for that preference. For me, its okay, this will drive all the economic activities to that region as well as all the vices so that Accra can have some peace and safety!!
Jonny 10 years ago

Asante is right all Accra need is good planning and nobody should even talk about congesion because new york is not congested

Asante is right all Accra need is good planning and nobody should even talk about congesion because new york is not congested
Soomui 10 years ago

If New York is not congested, then a pigstye is a clean and healthy place to live. Whats the matter with some of you people? Are you blind or dumb or what?

What has New York got to do with this discussion anyway? People in ...
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If New York is not congested, then a pigstye is a clean and healthy place to live. Whats the matter with some of you people? Are you blind or dumb or what?

What has New York got to do with this discussion anyway? People in New York can choose to live in whatever way they like. We here in Ghana will decide what is good for us, regardless of what New york is like.

In any case, congestion is not the only consideration that needs to be taken before we decide whether we need a new capital city or not.
MINOR CASE 10 years ago

You do not understand the word congestion . Do you sit in the traffic for 15 minutes in New York city ? It is heavily populated but not congested.

You do not understand the word congestion . Do you sit in the traffic for 15 minutes in New York city ? It is heavily populated but not congested.
Nana Yaw 10 years ago

The Benghazi of Ghana? Hell no! Sunyani or Kintampo on my mind!!!!

The Benghazi of Ghana? Hell no! Sunyani or Kintampo on my mind!!!!
Serebour 10 years ago

So in short we should look for another town or city to make a mess of right? smdh...

So in short we should look for another town or city to make a mess of right? smdh...
Agya Ametor 10 years ago

K.B. Asante's analysis has no basis.
The importance of second capital among others things is to promote national growth, diversification of national economy and above population distribution.

I have a great respect for ...
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K.B. Asante's analysis has no basis.
The importance of second capital among others things is to promote national growth, diversification of national economy and above population distribution.

I have a great respect for K.B., but I think his current contribution to national discourse is becoming unproductive and self centred.

He seems to have lost touch with Reality. Ghana is gradually emerging as economic power house within the sub region. Decentralisation of state power and development across regional capitals, metropolitan capitals, municipal capitals and district capitals is as significant and equally important to the creation of second capital.

It is a fact that, Accra is choked and generally lack planning. Kumasi as identified lies at heart of Ghana. It is accessible to all corners of the country. A foresight development of Kumasi with greater communication network and transport including Train links, good roods and Aeroplane will increase national productivity.

LIST OF BENEFITS:
1. A second capital will reduce dependency on Accra for everything
2. It will help to promote population distribution in Ghana.
3. It will promote employment distribution across the country.

The concept of second capital is not a new notion. Most developed nations have strategically distributed national resources across by promoting 2nd and third capitals for both political and economic reasons,

I feel disappointed in KB stands and surprised with his reasoning as an economics.

What K.B. is possible re to accept
I recently met up with him at Wexham Park Hospital in UK
Iroko 10 years ago

Brother find-out things before you display it on public forum. Where do hear that Ghana is now becoming economic power in the sub-region?? Travel to Nigeria and you will change that your primitive thinking. Nigerian is having ...
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Brother find-out things before you display it on public forum. Where do hear that Ghana is now becoming economic power in the sub-region?? Travel to Nigeria and you will change that your primitive thinking. Nigerian is having 36 states and each state with their own annual budget just like the whole Ghana.. Do you know what it takes to setup another capital?? Ask Ivory Coast with their Yamoussoukro if the place is functioning as they proposed. Brother Ghana don't have such money and economy power to setup another capital and if they try it.... case close
Omanbapa Osei Oyeadieyie 10 years ago

Agya Ametor,

If we are to go by your points under LIST OF BENEFITS, then I may have to remind you that we already have 10 regional capitals (and over 140 district capitals) so population, employment, wealth and commerce wi ...
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Agya Ametor,

If we are to go by your points under LIST OF BENEFITS, then I may have to remind you that we already have 10 regional capitals (and over 140 district capitals) so population, employment, wealth and commerce will be much more fairly distributed over 10 locations than on 2 ( ie Accra and proposed capital).

Nigeria has 2 capitals, yet the population of Lagos is well over 10 million, while that of Abuja is still under 2 million. Even with their federalism, Lagos is over-choked simply because there is no true decentralization there.

We only need to link the existing capitals with good roads, distribute ministries, company headquartes among the regional capitals, create jobs there and the problem will be entirely solved.

FYI: No single country within the EU has 2 capitals yet, population, infrastructure and commerce are failry distributed among individual member nations.
Iroko 10 years ago

The truth is 100% faraway from Ghanaian and i don't know who can rule Ghana. Look primitive Ghanaian Lagos state population is now 21 Million and Abuja is 10 Million. Kano 23 Million ... Find out before you displace on this f ...
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The truth is 100% faraway from Ghanaian and i don't know who can rule Ghana. Look primitive Ghanaian Lagos state population is now 21 Million and Abuja is 10 Million. Kano 23 Million ... Find out before you displace on this forum. Look Lagos State economy is almost cover the entire Ghana economy... Please Google before you make any statement here..
HANNIBAL(Blessed by God) 10 years ago

It's not the size of the population that makes a country a power. Nigeria has about 170 million people. About 100 million have no access to electricity. Lagos has no central sewage system. Ghana produces almost 2600 MW of ele ...
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It's not the size of the population that makes a country a power. Nigeria has about 170 million people. About 100 million have no access to electricity. Lagos has no central sewage system. Ghana produces almost 2600 MW of electricity for a population of about 25 million, which is far from adequate. Nigeria produces about 4000 mw for a population of 170 million. Almost none of Nigeria's oil refineries are working, and Nigeria has to import refined oil. Go figure.
Kofi Danso 10 years ago

thak you very much Iroko we sit in our rooms with very little knowledge of how things work.
How can we compare ourselves to Nigeria when one state alone is alost the entire population of Ghana.
Common passport you have to ...
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thak you very much Iroko we sit in our rooms with very little knowledge of how things work.
How can we compare ourselves to Nigeria when one state alone is alost the entire population of Ghana.
Common passport you have to travel all the way to Accra.
Airport i wont even start because our international airport is nothing to write home about let alone other domestic airports.
Accountability and continuity is what Ghana must embark on. What is the possibility that when a new president is elected they would abandon the project and do something else they can claim to be theirs.
TETEY 10 years ago

SECOND CAPITAL

SECOND CAPITAL
HANNIBAL(Blessed by God) 10 years ago

Accra lies on an earthquake zone. Ghana needs a major city with both economic and political trappings that can be a perfect substitute for Accra.

Accra lies on an earthquake zone. Ghana needs a major city with both economic and political trappings that can be a perfect substitute for Accra.
WWW.GHANANEWS.TK 10 years ago

Ghana must work - WWW.GHANANEWS.TK

Ghana must work - WWW.GHANANEWS.TK
blackstar 10 years ago

Why!!!! we need to get rid of the rot. Rot every were!!!

Why!!!! we need to get rid of the rot. Rot every were!!!
Nii 10 years ago

Build more flats for people instead of single-storey walled houses.
Reclaim farming lands.
Put in an educational system that teaches children subjects in their own mothertongue and English for communication from Nursery to ...
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Build more flats for people instead of single-storey walled houses.
Reclaim farming lands.
Put in an educational system that teaches children subjects in their own mothertongue and English for communication from Nursery to Ph.D
Make sure everyone has NHIS
Replace all the streetlights with solar streetlights!
Make sure there is 1 policeman to a 100 citizens.
Make sure that all the laws are enforced and offenders prosecuted.
Make sure waste is separated into organic, plastic, paper, glass, metal and other. for recycling, composting, liqefied biogas production, power generation and re-use.
These do not need a Chinese, British or American loan.
Just people who believe if they work hard the city will work!

A second national capital is needless – K B Asante

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