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Akadu Mensema 10 years ago

Harry Sawyer. I still remember the Tata buses.
Onukpa Sawyer yaa wor ye hedzol3 mli.

Harry Sawyer. I still remember the Tata buses.
Onukpa Sawyer yaa wor ye hedzol3 mli.
YAW 10 years ago

No . It's not Akilakpa Sawyer. It is your criminal father.

No . It's not Akilakpa Sawyer. It is your criminal father.
kobiano Germany 10 years ago

U WERE TOUGH SOMETIME AGO!

U WERE TOUGH SOMETIME AGO!
Kojo 10 years ago

Harry Sawyerr served as Minister for Transport in the Limann PNP government, and within two years introduced city express buses. You pay 1 cedi to anywhere in Accra, there inter-city buses everywhere, and the amazing thing is ...
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Harry Sawyerr served as Minister for Transport in the Limann PNP government, and within two years introduced city express buses. You pay 1 cedi to anywhere in Accra, there inter-city buses everywhere, and the amazing thing is that the buses paid for themselves, costing the state nothing. He improved railways and increased the fleet of Ghana Airways planes and Black Star Line Ships. All this time he never took salary as Minister. He is a role model every public servant must learn from.
Nana 10 years ago

Kojo, good tribute, but you forgot to add that he was Minister for Transport and Communications (when government was reasonable and not as big as NDC and NPP have done by breaking ministries into small units and multiplying t ...
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Kojo, good tribute, but you forgot to add that he was Minister for Transport and Communications (when government was reasonable and not as big as NDC and NPP have done by breaking ministries into small units and multiplying the cost of govt). He introduced the Kuntunse satellite station and brought new and modern equipment to GBC and Ghana Films. He gave his salary to charity. HE WAS EXCEPTIONAL.
Ghana_Muntie 10 years ago

In this country anymore? If these charlatans we have to contend with, made do with just their remuneration,we would not see any of the economics difficulties presently staring us in the face in this nation!
He was,indeed,one ...
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In this country anymore? If these charlatans we have to contend with, made do with just their remuneration,we would not see any of the economics difficulties presently staring us in the face in this nation!
He was,indeed,one of a kind.
Counsellor 10 years ago

Rest in perfect peace Harry!

Rest in perfect peace Harry!
rkt 10 years ago

thank u kojo, u said it all, but he was not just one of the best in a generation, he was one of the best in a lifetime, a century and more!
Onukpa Kpakpa Akilakpa, GH's first Chartered Quantity Surveyor, old boy of Bleooo (t ...
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thank u kojo, u said it all, but he was not just one of the best in a generation, he was one of the best in a lifetime, a century and more!
Onukpa Kpakpa Akilakpa, GH's first Chartered Quantity Surveyor, old boy of Bleooo (this bit chipped in so part of ur greatness will rub-off on me), a fearless and generous man, we who really know u, never mind that it was only from a distance, thank God, Mother Earth, your parents, family and teachers for who u were. May God and Mother Earth give us more of ur kind! Onukpa Kpakpa Akilakpa, posterity will remember u and cry for more of ur kind! p'se rest in perfect peace 'cos knowing u, i believe u won't even bat an eyelid at those who out of ignorance, sour grapes or selfishness pour all manner of scorn on u! Ya wor odjogbann(p'se forgive my atrocious Ga, it's not my first language)!
Frank Appiah 10 years ago

Harry Sawyer was a great man but he was not the first Chartered Quantity Surveyor.May his soul rest in peace.

Harry Sawyer was a great man but he was not the first Chartered Quantity Surveyor.May his soul rest in peace.
Kweku Boateng Jnr. 10 years ago

Kojo, in addition to the service to Ghana, he provided candidate John Attah Mills a free house at Kuku Hill, which the late president used as his campaign headquarters. Mills later appointed Harry's highly qualified daughter ...
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Kojo, in addition to the service to Ghana, he provided candidate John Attah Mills a free house at Kuku Hill, which the late president used as his campaign headquarters. Mills later appointed Harry's highly qualified daughter as one of his deputy chief of staff. He was also royal to president Hilla Limann during the intra-party struggles of 1981, when businessman Addai Amoako was jabbing president Limann left, right and centre adding to the confusion that led to the coup of 31st December 1981. Paa Harry, RIP. Hope some one close to him would write his story.
william 10 years ago

Statesman, above pettiness, you soldiered on and left an indelible mark. Damirifa Due.

Statesman, above pettiness, you soldiered on and left an indelible mark. Damirifa Due.
akwesi 10 years ago

Finest minister,like the Col.Bernasco,Minyela in Gen.Acheampong regime.i weep for Harry SAWYER,HARRY SAWYER BUESES,We'll never forget you.RIP.

Finest minister,like the Col.Bernasco,Minyela in Gen.Acheampong regime.i weep for Harry SAWYER,HARRY SAWYER BUESES,We'll never forget you.RIP.
insight to the bone 10 years ago

here we go again with the theater of propaganda tricks making it appear they want to do the right thing by criticizing themselves , its all lies , dont fall for the hype .we respected the call for a truce after they came cryi ...
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here we go again with the theater of propaganda tricks making it appear they want to do the right thing by criticizing themselves , its all lies , dont fall for the hype .we respected the call for a truce after they came crying to us to give the pepeni some slack and stop calling him kwasea which he is and aboa which is also a known fact . when they saw we were quiet they went back to blaming the innocent for their own incompetence and lack of any plan or idea of how to move things forward which we already knew they would do . instead they rain the airwaves with their vomit and feces claiming that some petition was the cause of their non performance and their inability to recognize the Akans or better put the fantis supposedly gave them a third of the vote but not a single cabinet minister is a fanti. they rob the 800,000 Akan cocoa farmers of their money by not paying them the true value of their produce but less than half to keep them in poverty. they say they fight corruption but every pepeni is running around selling time with the president for 500 cedis to 5 million dollars . they have put so much fear in the civil servants with their bullying and bossing around that healthy decisions can no be made rather foolish ideas and wishful thinking are commonplace . everywhere you go Chinese , Indians , Turkish , Brazilians and Arabs led by the Lebanese raping our economy dry . the result being the Akans are now politically one although the gap between the fantis and ashantis is still there due to the mistrust and selfishness of some. the revolution or war to rid ourselves of this pepeni/ayigbe pestilence is around the corner so we work diligently to prepare , long live the republic of Akan
Nyorkopio 10 years ago

Hn. Harry Sawyer is NOT Akilakpa Sawyer.
Aki was the Pro Vice Chanceller of University of Ghana some time ago, and as far as I know, is still alive. Hon. Harry Sawyer was a Chartered Surveyor by training, and a great statesm ...
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Hn. Harry Sawyer is NOT Akilakpa Sawyer.
Aki was the Pro Vice Chanceller of University of Ghana some time ago, and as far as I know, is still alive. Hon. Harry Sawyer was a Chartered Surveyor by training, and a great statesman who was awarded the Order of The Volta. He is from Osu, and traces his lineage maternally to the Lokko family.
Adi-Buer 10 years ago

My friend Aki was never PRO Vice Chancellor. He was Vice-Chancellor. From the Faculty of Law to V-C.

My friend Aki was never PRO Vice Chancellor. He was Vice-Chancellor. From the Faculty of Law to V-C.
Nyorkopio 10 years ago

Yes. Aki was the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana back in the day when I was there. I Stand corrected. The thesis of my posting is that Aki is NOT Hon. Harry Sawyerr. I think you got that right.

Yes. Aki was the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana back in the day when I was there. I Stand corrected. The thesis of my posting is that Aki is NOT Hon. Harry Sawyerr. I think you got that right.
Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago

May your soul rest in perfect peace.

May your soul rest in perfect peace.
jackmore 10 years ago

Aponkye sawyer rest in peace, may God keep your soul in peace and receive you in his bossom. Ghana will forever remember you.

Aponkye sawyer rest in peace, may God keep your soul in peace and receive you in his bossom. Ghana will forever remember you.
DESTINY 10 years ago

But what age? Did well in life. Probably survived almost every change in government.
May his soul rest in perfect peace. (KPOO, anyemi).

But what age? Did well in life. Probably survived almost every change in government.
May his soul rest in perfect peace. (KPOO, anyemi).
PASQUIN 10 years ago

YOU HAVE SERVED MOTHER GHANA WELL. REST IN PEACE.

YOU HAVE SERVED MOTHER GHANA WELL. REST IN PEACE.
George (Sydney) 10 years ago

Rest in perfect peace, my condolences to the family and my friend Stephen Sawyer.

Rest in perfect peace, my condolences to the family and my friend Stephen Sawyer.
Nii 10 years ago

George: I echo your comments but unfortunately, I understand Stephen has passed on - really nice guy he was.

George: I echo your comments but unfortunately, I understand Stephen has passed on - really nice guy he was.
Adjetey King 10 years ago

You were a fine statesman and contributed lot to education in GHana during your term as minister of ducation. RIP

You were a fine statesman and contributed lot to education in GHana during your term as minister of ducation. RIP
NAAH BANZIE. 10 years ago

WHAT ABOUT THAT,,, HE IS A.GOOD MAN IN GHANA HISTORY... R.I.P MR SAWYER.

WHAT ABOUT THAT,,, HE IS A.GOOD MAN IN GHANA HISTORY... R.I.P MR SAWYER.
Concerned 10 years ago

May the good Lord grant you peace. Surely one of the greatest men the country has produced. Only mistake was joining the ndc

May the good Lord grant you peace. Surely one of the greatest men the country has produced. Only mistake was joining the ndc
Concerned 10 years ago

May the good Lord grant you peace. Surely one of the greatest men the country has produced. Only mistake was joining the ndc

May the good Lord grant you peace. Surely one of the greatest men the country has produced. Only mistake was joining the ndc
Concerned 10 years ago

May the good Lord grant you peace.

May the good Lord grant you peace.
Concerned 10 years ago

May the good Lord grant you peace.

May the good Lord grant you peace.
Kwame Angel 10 years ago

These JSS journalists did not even know that Harry Sawyer served as Transportation Minister under the Limann government - the same government that his coup addict, Jerry Rawlings senselessly overthrew. He jumped on the PNDC m ...
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These JSS journalists did not even know that Harry Sawyer served as Transportation Minister under the Limann government - the same government that his coup addict, Jerry Rawlings senselessly overthrew. He jumped on the PNDC murder wagon when Rawlings made himself "Chairman" Rawlings. Sawyer had no principles. In any case, I wish him a peaceful rest.
Wuorfei 10 years ago

At least he wasn't the one wielding the guns, anyway I join you in saying rest in peace Mr. Sawyer!

At least he wasn't the one wielding the guns, anyway I join you in saying rest in peace Mr. Sawyer!
Adiatogbor 10 years ago

Harry Sawyer was not the only one that served in the PNDC govt. Kuffour also did.

Harry Sawyer was not the only one that served in the PNDC govt. Kuffour also did.
James 10 years ago

I am just curious.Was he a Quantity Surveyor or a Land Surveyor or what type of surveyor?

I am just curious.Was he a Quantity Surveyor or a Land Surveyor or what type of surveyor?
Nyorkopio 10 years ago

Hon. Harry Sawyer, like Dr. George Benneh, had the political maturity to serve Ghana regardless of the party in power. They served accross party lines. That is what I would call "principled". Smartness and common sense should ...
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Hon. Harry Sawyer, like Dr. George Benneh, had the political maturity to serve Ghana regardless of the party in power. They served accross party lines. That is what I would call "principled". Smartness and common sense should have nothing to do with any one political party. It cuts across all boundaries. Hon. Harry Sawyer was a distinguished statesman who left his mark in a wide range of areas locally, nationally and internationally. Did you know that he was jailed for three months following the December 31st coup detat? He still served as education minister under the very group that jailed him. Even his detractors respected his skills and wise counsel. Name another Ghanaian like Hon. Harry Sawyer. RIP Hon. Harry Sawyer.
Kofi 10 years ago

I concur.

I concur.
Kan Na wo 10 years ago

May his soul rest in perfect peace.

May his soul rest in perfect peace.
ras 10 years ago

rip

rip
Steve 10 years ago

May his soul rest in peace

May his soul rest in peace
Gaana 10 years ago

May your soul rest in peace but Please tell Agya Atta to keep haunting John 'killer'Mahama.

May your soul rest in peace but Please tell Agya Atta to keep haunting John 'killer'Mahama.
Americano 10 years ago

Agya Atta will call all of the corrupt politicians home very soon including JJ Rawlings, Tony Aidoo, and ET Mensah

Agya Atta will call all of the corrupt politicians home very soon including JJ Rawlings, Tony Aidoo, and ET Mensah
tijani 10 years ago

oh im sad today, my condolence with the family. may his soul R.I.P.

oh im sad today, my condolence with the family. may his soul R.I.P.
EX-AYIGBE 10 years ago

Harry had something to do with the demise of BLACK STAR LINE. He did not serve Ghana as you the young ones might think.

Harry had something to do with the demise of BLACK STAR LINE. He did not serve Ghana as you the young ones might think.
CAPE COAST BOY 10 years ago

GHANA NEED PEOPLE LIKE HARRY SAWYER

GHANA NEED PEOPLE LIKE HARRY SAWYER
Maxi A 10 years ago

Old Boy Rest in peace. man is not the judge

Bleoo accra aca

Old Boy Rest in peace. man is not the judge

Bleoo accra aca
Paul Amuna 10 years ago

Harry (and not Akilapka) Sawyer may have done some good things and he might be credited with introducing Tata buses from India into Ghana. My main direct encounter with him was when he served as Chairman of the Korle-Bu Teach ...
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Harry (and not Akilapka) Sawyer may have done some good things and he might be credited with introducing Tata buses from India into Ghana. My main direct encounter with him was when he served as Chairman of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital Board and he was absolutely terrible!!!

He nearly caused a major crisis among junior doctors when he tried to use his position to break rules set by the hospital regarding emergency treatment, and subsequently tried to get one of my colleagues who was doing his job properly 'punished' just because he felt he was 'Harry Sawyer'.

That in mny view is unbecoming a statesman and if it is anything to go by, I would say, yes, give him his due for whatever he did but be mindful of showering 'unfettered' praise to someone just because he is no longer with us.

Margaret Tatcher's death recently in the UK did not reverse her very devisive, controversial, arrogant nature and the bad decisions she took which partly contributed to the recent economic cricises across Europe and elsewhere, and which is still affecting all of us.
Concerned 10 years ago

MAY HE REST IN PEACE! (RIPP)

MAY HE REST IN PEACE! (RIPP)
Ceeboy Dangerman 10 years ago

Dead and so what??

Dead and so what??
KK USA 10 years ago

FOOLISH MAN ONE OF NDCMEN IS GONE GO GO GO AWAY

FOOLISH MAN ONE OF NDCMEN IS GONE GO GO GO AWAY
EB uk 10 years ago

KK USA , your father is the biggest fool of all, and if he hasn't gone I pray to God He takes him soon

KK USA , your father is the biggest fool of all, and if he hasn't gone I pray to God He takes him soon
Oga yum yum 10 years ago

may his soul rest in peace,....

indeed, he was an opportunist.

what did he say about the death of thousands ghanaians rawlings killed?

there is an african proverb which says that show me your friends and i will be ab ...
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may his soul rest in peace,....

indeed, he was an opportunist.

what did he say about the death of thousands ghanaians rawlings killed?

there is an african proverb which says that show me your friends and i will be able to manufacture a story about you..
Private Mensah 10 years ago

Your services to Ghana respected

Your services to Ghana respected
ALHAJI KANO 10 years ago

THESE WERE THE PEOPLE WHO SOWED WHAT WE ARE REAPING TODAY,MAY THE LORD DEALS WITH HIM AS HE DEALS WITH EVERY BAD PERSON.MAY HIS SOUL REST IN THE SATAN DEN.

THESE WERE THE PEOPLE WHO SOWED WHAT WE ARE REAPING TODAY,MAY THE LORD DEALS WITH HIM AS HE DEALS WITH EVERY BAD PERSON.MAY HIS SOUL REST IN THE SATAN DEN.
Joe boye 10 years ago

How do u report a death without the age, the cause, the family and some vital details abt the man? What a shoddy reportage of news. By the way his soul R I P

How do u report a death without the age, the cause, the family and some vital details abt the man? What a shoddy reportage of news. By the way his soul R I P
natty 10 years ago

Great Guy really

Great Guy really
grace 10 years ago

May his soul rest in peace½

May his soul rest in peace½
Felix Tetteh 10 years ago

Harry was also the minister for Transport and Communication under the Liman administration;ordered TATA buses from India, City Express.I think he must be honored for that as well.

Harry was also the minister for Transport and Communication under the Liman administration;ordered TATA buses from India, City Express.I think he must be honored for that as well.
Mma 10 years ago

rest in peace, i used to like him a lot

rest in peace, i used to like him a lot
k. Agyei 10 years ago

kk usa is this a name? Kwasea, when we talk of men, is your grandpa near Sawyer? May youd soul rest in peace.

kk usa is this a name? Kwasea, when we talk of men, is your grandpa near Sawyer? May youd soul rest in peace.
F. T. Dzodzegbe 10 years ago

Rip

Rip
XXX 10 years ago

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GET UR FACTS TO REPORT WELL
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Ashkenazi 10 years ago

HARRY SAWYER WAS MINISTER OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS IN DR. HILLARY LIMANS GOVERNMENT AND HE INTRODUCED THE CITY EXPRESS, CITY LINE, AND GREEN LINE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN THE COUNTRY WHICH WAS COLLAPSED UNDER A NEW NA ...
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HARRY SAWYER WAS MINISTER OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS IN DR. HILLARY LIMANS GOVERNMENT AND HE INTRODUCED THE CITY EXPRESS, CITY LINE, AND GREEN LINE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN THE COUNTRY WHICH WAS COLLAPSED UNDER A NEW NAME CALLED METRO MASS. YES IT WAS HARRY SAWYER NOT KUFFUOR,

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