Ghana's present food security is unprecedented - Deputy Minister

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Kofi Panyin 10 years ago

This Deputy Minister is a moron. The facts and statistics are clear for all to see.the agric sector declined from 7.2pct in 2008 to now a pathetic 1.3 percent in 2012.... And that is not a decline? This is really team Z!

This Deputy Minister is a moron. The facts and statistics are clear for all to see.the agric sector declined from 7.2pct in 2008 to now a pathetic 1.3 percent in 2012.... And that is not a decline? This is really team Z!
krikri 10 years ago

Since the days of their CIA Agent,l JB Danquah, Busia et al,have been lying. Can they ever change?

Since the days of their CIA Agent,l JB Danquah, Busia et al,have been lying. Can they ever change?
insight to the bone 10 years ago

it is obvious things are deteriorating faster than we had expected. when the law is used the abuse the right of opinion and freedom of speech it proves we are now in an authoritarian state ruled by bugga bugga politicians , b ...
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it is obvious things are deteriorating faster than we had expected. when the law is used the abuse the right of opinion and freedom of speech it proves we are now in an authoritarian state ruled by bugga bugga politicians , buga buga idiot judges , buga buga security forces and buga buga civil servants of the pepeni and ayigbe nkwaseafuo gay perverse no morality persuasion . we are now entering the pre war era whereby they seek to jail and break the spirit of every Akan who dares speak up under the guise of contempt of court . we shall have our war and sweet sweet vengeance soon . it is time to punish these arrogant ndc buga buga fools. first they deny us our development will rawlings , then kill our man of hope mills and now steal the elections , this evil will never stop until we burn them all on the bonfire
Bless Nima 10 years ago

how do you know,why the nppians always lies.you are bringing this nation down.be prepare to be in opposition for the next 100 yrs.

how do you know,why the nppians always lies.you are bringing this nation down.be prepare to be in opposition for the next 100 yrs.
Kofi Adjaho Mahama 10 years ago

The deputy Minister's statement is not backed by any data and therefore is a mere propaganda piece. I dare him to come out with figures to support his statement. When mediocrity reigns supreme in a country this is what you ge ...
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The deputy Minister's statement is not backed by any data and therefore is a mere propaganda piece. I dare him to come out with figures to support his statement. When mediocrity reigns supreme in a country this is what you get: Propaganda, Propaganda, Propaganda galore.
Paa Nii 10 years ago

I hate talk talk no figures.The NPP man substantiated his assertion with statistical figures. Where is yours? Lippy Lippy answers!!!

I hate talk talk no figures.The NPP man substantiated his assertion with statistical figures. Where is yours? Lippy Lippy answers!!!
Nii 10 years ago

These NPP people want to paint Ghana red,they want everything in Ghana to be seen from a negative perspective,very unfortunate for people who are suppose to be honest and sincere.They have their mind we have our eyes.

These NPP people want to paint Ghana red,they want everything in Ghana to be seen from a negative perspective,very unfortunate for people who are suppose to be honest and sincere.They have their mind we have our eyes.
Kofi Adjaho Mahama 10 years ago

Woyome, GYEEDA, Isofoton. Stealing and looting brigade - NDC. The records speak for themselves.

Woyome, GYEEDA, Isofoton. Stealing and looting brigade - NDC. The records speak for themselves.
KWABENA OHEMENG,LONDON 10 years ago

Does Dr Afriyie Akoto think that ghanaians are fools? What did the NPP government of Kuffuor do to promote food security for Ghana?When ghanaian maize farmers were finding it hard to get their maize bought in Ghana Kuffuor wa ...
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Does Dr Afriyie Akoto think that ghanaians are fools? What did the NPP government of Kuffuor do to promote food security for Ghana?When ghanaian maize farmers were finding it hard to get their maize bought in Ghana Kuffuor was importing maize from America.At a time when almost the whole world had rejected american beef because of CJD Kuffuor was importing beef from America.Is this the way forward to incentivize farmers to produce more food to make the nation self-sufficient in food production? I hope Dr Akoto is not telling ghanaians that under Kuffuor's NPP government unemployment in the country was solved and that it has worsened under the current government.Sometimes it does not pay to be economical with the truth and i hope Dr Akoto will be mindful of that.
Mr. Figure-Out 10 years ago

You don't simply have to label the MP a liar b'cos he is an NPP. By that he is being economical with the truth, readers would have wished you buttress your point with atleast some figures to diffuse the MP's claim but you ...
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You don't simply have to label the MP a liar b'cos he is an NPP. By that he is being economical with the truth, readers would have wished you buttress your point with atleast some figures to diffuse the MP's claim but you, as well as the incompetent minister, woefully failed to convince anybody to believe otherwise. Facts, they say, are sacred but comments are free, Else you won't be here displaying your crass ignorance to 'forumers' which make me think you are one of the old school standard seven drop out.
VOLUNTORY CONTRIBUTOR 10 years ago

"The agric sector does not have control over the rest of the economy," he explained."

Next time forecast.The above statments taking from the postings is wicked and destructive to any nation.Food or Agriculture is the first ...
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"The agric sector does not have control over the rest of the economy," he explained."

Next time forecast.The above statments taking from the postings is wicked and destructive to any nation.Food or Agriculture is the first energy source of any thoughtful nation. Without that all life supports are waste.
DONBOLI 10 years ago

Cassava, Yam, Plantain and Cocoyam are seasonal and the minister has failed by saying its only Rice that is short supply. I would like to see the ministers face when he was making that comment. Rice is not only but food every ...
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Cassava, Yam, Plantain and Cocoyam are seasonal and the minister has failed by saying its only Rice that is short supply. I would like to see the ministers face when he was making that comment. Rice is not only but food every Ghanaian eats and live on, and a minister who is suppose to make sure we have food is telling us we are short of Rice. He knows ghana has no Rice and what is his job?
John Mahama dont have a government if a Minister can be that stupid. If there is no Rice in Ghana and a minister know and there is Rice and going on media saying it is shameful. That is the minister who should make sure we have Rice. He failed he didnt get us the Rice we need and cant tell us when we should be expecting and what went wrong we ran out of Rice.
The minister must be sacked for knowing what Ghanaians dont have Rice and didnt do anything to stop it from happening. This is a minister who waits for Ghana to run out of Rice before he starts thinking of what to do.
Shame.
PROFESSOR THOMAS KUBI- McA 10 years ago

HIDE & SEEK =ESTABLISHMENT==
=GHANA COMMODITY XCHANGE=
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PL APPOINT FORMER PREZS =PREZ RAWLINGS
& PREZ KUFUOUR== PREZ MAHAMAH IS TOTALLY IGNORANT IN AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY IN ...
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HIDE & SEEK =ESTABLISHMENT==
=GHANA COMMODITY XCHANGE=
=======================================
PL APPOINT FORMER PREZS =PREZ RAWLINGS
& PREZ KUFUOUR== PREZ MAHAMAH IS TOTALLY IGNORANT IN AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY IN ITS ENTIRETY
THE PREZ HAS FAILED MISERABLY=
PROFESSOR THOMAS KUBI(FOUNDER)
GHANA COMMODITY XCHANGE
WWW .CUSTOMERMETRO.COM
SUMBRUNGU 10 years ago

Remember to carry along your rattan sponge and as many chewing sticks as can enter your pocket. By the way, don't forget your nku; it will be the lifeline between a sick or healthy anus by the time you're out of prison. Go we ...
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Remember to carry along your rattan sponge and as many chewing sticks as can enter your pocket. By the way, don't forget your nku; it will be the lifeline between a sick or healthy anus by the time you're out of prison. Go well buddy, and learn to sin no more.
Dr. med.William Acquah,Germany 10 years ago

Everything in Ghana, although substandard, is "unprecedented"!Brainless leaders!

Everything in Ghana, although substandard, is "unprecedented"!Brainless leaders!
Sankofa 10 years ago

Why is rice in short supply when we were self-sufficient under late Gen Acheampong?

Why is rice in short supply when we were self-sufficient under late Gen Acheampong?

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