Why IGPs tenure of office was extended

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Ben 10 years ago

The late president Atta Mills forced the renowned Cardiologist, who built the Cardiology center mainly from his own resources, to pension because he was due for pension. If this IGP truly put in place "some initiatives and vi ...
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The late president Atta Mills forced the renowned Cardiologist, who built the Cardiology center mainly from his own resources, to pension because he was due for pension. If this IGP truly put in place "some initiatives and vibrancy he has brought into policing in Ghana", why will the initiative be abandoned when he retires?
Kwaku 10 years ago

Nobody is prepared to accept any reason for the extension of his tenure in office,the only reason we all understand is bcos he is a northerner.We are all watching,if the minority tribes can continue to behave that way.

Nobody is prepared to accept any reason for the extension of his tenure in office,the only reason we all understand is bcos he is a northerner.We are all watching,if the minority tribes can continue to behave that way.
A CONCERNED CITIZEN 10 years ago

What initiative and vibrancy has he brought into the police force? Can Mahama tell Ghanaians whether bribery and corruption rampant in the police force have been eradicated? If anything bribery and corruption have rather incr ...
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What initiative and vibrancy has he brought into the police force? Can Mahama tell Ghanaians whether bribery and corruption rampant in the police force have been eradicated? If anything bribery and corruption have rather increased to an unprecedented levels. These days, off-duty policemen have been mounting illegal road blocks to rob motorists and passengers with impunity. Instead of sacking the IGP, Mahama is singing praises to his fucking ears because of tribalism. The other tribes are watching. Mark my words.
Ekuma 10 years ago

I don't blame that Dep. Minister of Interior called Agalga, who speaks like he has a locked jaw and also water in his mouth . Nonsense

He is a beneficiary of Mahama's Northernlization of Govern,ment, so he can choose to si ...
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I don't blame that Dep. Minister of Interior called Agalga, who speaks like he has a locked jaw and also water in his mouth . Nonsense

He is a beneficiary of Mahama's Northernlization of Govern,ment, so he can choose to sing praise songs to his kind.

U are not ashamed of ur 'salifus' . Nonsense. How many votes come dorm the north. Absolute Nonsense
Nii Oshiki 10 years ago

Its a shame to listen to some of the ministers from the north when they speak English. Our country has gone to the dogs and I say it without apologies.

Its a shame to listen to some of the ministers from the north when they speak English. Our country has gone to the dogs and I say it without apologies.
Komla 10 years ago

For your information our northern brothers and sisters speaks English very well and may better than most people from the South.

For your information our northern brothers and sisters speaks English very well and may better than most people from the South.
Adam 10 years ago

Hey, when is the first time that an Ashanti man can speak better English? Where are coming from? The people who speak better English in Ghana without any difficulties are northeners... How many Ashantis speak English without ...
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Hey, when is the first time that an Ashanti man can speak better English? Where are coming from? The people who speak better English in Ghana without any difficulties are northeners... How many Ashantis speak English without using R as an L?
An ignorant like you...Even in Developed countries, they do re-appointments to public officials...
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 10 years ago

When Kufuor came to power in 2001 he brought in Dua Agyemang from retirement and made him the Auditor-General who served for all the 8 years Kufuor was in power. Nobody made a fuss out of this. Yet, typical of the heckling po ...
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When Kufuor came to power in 2001 he brought in Dua Agyemang from retirement and made him the Auditor-General who served for all the 8 years Kufuor was in power. Nobody made a fuss out of this. Yet, typical of the heckling posture of the UP tradition, and they used to do so even during Nkrumah's time, the NPP is making so much fuss as if something unthinkable has happened.

Have people already forgotten that Kufuor's own IGP, Nana Nsiah, when he got to retirement age he extended it for two years? NPP's behaviour will keep them in opposition forever. People are really fed up with such unreasonable heckling.
Abransamadu 10 years ago

To you everything is Politics! What has NPP said about this? Is any comment from an Akan person from the NPP? You guys just hate NPP for nothing but without NPP Ghana will never move forward! NDC is visionless, a waste of ti ...
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To you everything is Politics! What has NPP said about this? Is any comment from an Akan person from the NPP? You guys just hate NPP for nothing but without NPP Ghana will never move forward! NDC is visionless, a waste of time and money!
Mingle 10 years ago

Yes without NPP the country cannot move. Ghanaians have assigned NPP to be in opposition to perform this role well.Mahama said the stand by the NPP has strengthened him. Bravo NPP. The smaller you in parliament the better you ...
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Yes without NPP the country cannot move. Ghanaians have assigned NPP to be in opposition to perform this role well.Mahama said the stand by the NPP has strengthened him. Bravo NPP. The smaller you in parliament the better you can perform so 2016 we shall reduce your number to motivate you well to help this nattion
Conqueror 10 years ago

He brought vibrancy only when he is about a few months to retire! Damned!

He brought vibrancy only when he is about a few months to retire! Damned!
KP 10 years ago

This is discriminatory! Why? Some made to retire on mandatory age others some strange reasons to retain them. These are some of the reasons unemployment persist. The old ones are not made to go for young ones to come. I do no ...
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This is discriminatory! Why? Some made to retire on mandatory age others some strange reasons to retain them. These are some of the reasons unemployment persist. The old ones are not made to go for young ones to come. I do not support the extension at all.
THE LONE PROPHET OF JEHOVAH 10 years ago

Please IGP retire peacefully and give others the chance to take it from there .COP Rose Bio is next IN LINE.RETIRE PEACEFULLY IGP WE LOVE YOU.

Please IGP retire peacefully and give others the chance to take it from there .COP Rose Bio is next IN LINE.RETIRE PEACEFULLY IGP WE LOVE YOU.
Krikri 10 years ago

You chased Paul Tawiah Quaye from office into retirement but when it got to your tribesman you extended his stay, why? Please don't be tribalistis like Thief Kufour and his npp

You chased Paul Tawiah Quaye from office into retirement but when it got to your tribesman you extended his stay, why? Please don't be tribalistis like Thief Kufour and his npp
CHIEF ADVISER 10 years ago

NO LAW FUNCTIONS IN GHANA. THOSE UP THERE MANIPULATE LAWS TO THEIR TASTE AND BY THAT WE CAN NEVER RPOGREE.

NO LAW FUNCTIONS IN GHANA. THOSE UP THERE MANIPULATE LAWS TO THEIR TASTE AND BY THAT WE CAN NEVER RPOGREE.
kwabs 10 years ago

is he the only sensible person to hold such position

is he the only sensible person to hold such position
Issah 10 years ago

IGP was retained just because he is a northerner , because he has done nothing better than the other former IGP's. He does not know anything.

IGP was retained just because he is a northerner , because he has done nothing better than the other former IGP's. He does not know anything.
NDC Collapse 10 years ago

Mahama is promoting a sub-nationalist agenda. This short-sighted agenda has the potential of destroying mother Ghana. Northerners would start interpreting everything as 'we and them'.

Mahama is promoting a sub-nationalist agenda. This short-sighted agenda has the potential of destroying mother Ghana. Northerners would start interpreting everything as 'we and them'.
Ekuma 10 years ago

NBSSI Boss and secretary are all northerners. Dep youth Minister Yamin . GPHA Boss and a host of Chief Directors from the north .

I never expected thus from Mahama. I am disappointed . This agenda is bad. If it does not s ...
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NBSSI Boss and secretary are all northerners. Dep youth Minister Yamin . GPHA Boss and a host of Chief Directors from the north .

I never expected thus from Mahama. I am disappointed . This agenda is bad. If it does not stop it will only take a 100 yrs before a northerner becomes president in Ghana.

Minister responsible for Scholarship is also from the North ? Aaaba

fisheries Minister also from North. Nonsense and nonsense again.
Ama 10 years ago

I think what President Manama is doing is very dangerous. He did with the air force.Because Samson Oje is brother to himhe can serve as airforce commander for two term which has never happened. The cronisium of Manama should ...
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I think what President Manama is doing is very dangerous. He did with the air force.Because Samson Oje is brother to himhe can serve as airforce commander for two term which has never happened. The cronisium of Manama should be stopped. This part of the corruption.The council of state should save Ghana.Samson Oje was kept because to keep the aircraft scandal can be kept under the carpet. God save Ghana
kk 10 years ago

why can't we just obey simple rules/laws. Let the rules/law take its course. We need to be discipline. If the IGP is due for retirement or what so ever, let it be and stop giving reasons for your lawlessness.

why can't we just obey simple rules/laws. Let the rules/law take its course. We need to be discipline. If the IGP is due for retirement or what so ever, let it be and stop giving reasons for your lawlessness.
Ofori Gyimah 10 years ago

This is one of the wisest things the President has done ever since he assumed the presidency. Dr. Enning is analyzing the whole issue from the academic point of view but refuses to eface reality vis-a-vis our national psyche. ...
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This is one of the wisest things the President has done ever since he assumed the presidency. Dr. Enning is analyzing the whole issue from the academic point of view but refuses to eface reality vis-a-vis our national psyche. Mr. Mohammed Alhassan has undoubtedly introduced modern concepts of policing and this has attracted the admiration of all well meaning citizens. This feat is very glaring with its manifestation scattered all over the country. It needs to sustained because it has drastically reduced crime and its fear in the country. We are not implying that the hierarchy is incapable of performing better but I believe what prompted the extension of his term was the fear of this noble concept of visibility and other positive initiatives being abandoned by whoever takes over. Mr. Alhassan has a lot more up his sleeves so we must applaud the President for extending his term for two more years and stop thinking of his age.
kojo bonsu 10 years ago

The most silliest commentary ever. How can you or anybody say someone is talking from an academic perspective when we defend what is academic, legally and morally wrong.You hit the nail right on the head when you said 'the hi ...
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The most silliest commentary ever. How can you or anybody say someone is talking from an academic perspective when we defend what is academic, legally and morally wrong.You hit the nail right on the head when you said 'the hierarchy capable of performing better'. The man is 60 and must go home as some others have. Please lets stop this myopic and self centered defense of a man his own subordinates cant wait to see his back. If he has any ideas let him put them in law and leave so those who come after him can go by those.
Ofori Gyimah 10 years ago

Mr. Kojo Bonsu, can't you make your point without insulting? Is that how low morality has sunk in this country? I made my point and you insult me for expressing my opinion? God save this country. The President has been mandat ...
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Mr. Kojo Bonsu, can't you make your point without insulting? Is that how low morality has sunk in this country? I made my point and you insult me for expressing my opinion? God save this country. The President has been mandated to govern this country for four years and he needs to work with whoever he thinks is capable of helping him carry out his agenda. Period.
NANA 10 years ago

The president's powers is not unlimited,he is supposed to to be fair in whatever decision he takes.Where was he when his fellow Northerner Dr Kumbour sacked Prof Frimpong from Korle Bu?

The president's powers is not unlimited,he is supposed to to be fair in whatever decision he takes.Where was he when his fellow Northerner Dr Kumbour sacked Prof Frimpong from Korle Bu?
kojo bonsu 10 years ago

I am sorry if you felt insulted but I guess if you read my comment well I said the commentary was silly and did not insult the writer. I however apologize profusely.
You see where we have gone as you put it 'morality has su ...
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I am sorry if you felt insulted but I guess if you read my comment well I said the commentary was silly and did not insult the writer. I however apologize profusely.
You see where we have gone as you put it 'morality has sunk' the same way people Ghanaian have put in trust our country do the things they like irrespective of our laws and rules. Maybe you may one day understand this but let us all remember that the memory of the dead must be a warning to us the living. Arbitrariness is not our portion as Ghanaians.
NANA 10 years ago

DOES IT MEAN THAT HE WILL GO AFTER 2 YEARS?
WHO WILL OVERSEE HIS SO CALLED "VIBRANCY" AFTER HIS DEPARTURE?
A RECIPE FOR TOTAL CONFUSION.
NO MAN IS INDISPENSABLE.
TRIBALISM WITHOUT CONSCIENCE.
WHAT A SHAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DOES IT MEAN THAT HE WILL GO AFTER 2 YEARS?
WHO WILL OVERSEE HIS SO CALLED "VIBRANCY" AFTER HIS DEPARTURE?
A RECIPE FOR TOTAL CONFUSION.
NO MAN IS INDISPENSABLE.
TRIBALISM WITHOUT CONSCIENCE.
WHAT A SHAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ZION AYARIGA 10 years ago

The government has to look at the entire working class system by increasing it to sixty five years.
Why most of our politicians are over sixty five and seventy years and the law is not forcing them to retire,?Dr.Anim?

The government has to look at the entire working class system by increasing it to sixty five years.
Why most of our politicians are over sixty five and seventy years and the law is not forcing them to retire,?Dr.Anim?
TAMBRO 10 years ago

HE WAS APPOINTED IGP ONLY THIS YEAR AND THERE IS NOTHING WRONG IF HIS TERM IS EXTENTED FOR 2YRS.I THINK HE SHOULD EVEN HAVE BEEN GIVEN 4YRS,ONCE HE IS DOING A GREAT JOB.

HE WAS APPOINTED IGP ONLY THIS YEAR AND THERE IS NOTHING WRONG IF HIS TERM IS EXTENTED FOR 2YRS.I THINK HE SHOULD EVEN HAVE BEEN GIVEN 4YRS,ONCE HE IS DOING A GREAT JOB.
Kaakyire 10 years ago

The gentleman has essentially been in the IGP position for less than a year through no fault of his. Yet the most ardent critic of the extension of his contract cannot fail to acknowledge the positives he has brought under th ...
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The gentleman has essentially been in the IGP position for less than a year through no fault of his. Yet the most ardent critic of the extension of his contract cannot fail to acknowledge the positives he has brought under the extreme circumstance; something that has eluded us in in the long past.... I strongly believe it was done in the national interest and not for tribal reasons.
Ekuma 10 years ago

Nonsense !!! Why are Africans like that ? What about if the ISP dies , won't a replacement be found ? Where is Prof Mills and Baah Wiredu . Haven't they been replaced .

What at all does Alhassan know that others don't kno ...
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Nonsense !!! Why are Africans like that ? What about if the ISP dies , won't a replacement be found ? Where is Prof Mills and Baah Wiredu . Haven't they been replaced .

What at all does Alhassan know that others don't know ? Will he take the sea to the North ? Nonsense.

If it is America or Europe, an ISP with a BIG STOMACH will not be tolerated. Alhassan shd go home and take care of his grand children. That is the joy and beauty of retirement. Nonsense
Ghana Bie 10 years ago

This is a welcome move. Hopefully a competent successor will be groomed during the next 2 years to ensure that the momentum and gains made will not be lost.

This is a welcome move. Hopefully a competent successor will be groomed during the next 2 years to ensure that the momentum and gains made will not be lost.
Nii Oshiki 10 years ago

Africans must learn to follow the law. Whoever appointed him knew his age and should have done the so-called grooming by now. Our leaders are a big joke with no respect for the law.

Africans must learn to follow the law. Whoever appointed him knew his age and should have done the so-called grooming by now. Our leaders are a big joke with no respect for the law.
alx 10 years ago

do something about robber

do something about robber
Senya Braku 10 years ago

The IGP is a well qualified professional, once the Chief Advisor to the UN Secretary General. Because of his long service to the Police, a former IGP put in place an internal memo under the Kufour regime saying there would be ...
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The IGP is a well qualified professional, once the Chief Advisor to the UN Secretary General. Because of his long service to the Police, a former IGP put in place an internal memo under the Kufour regime saying there would be no promotions for those on peacekeeping missions. This was against Alhassan in particular. The Memo was later removed toward the end of the corrupt, inept NPP regime.
To Aning, stop this panic analysis process and help the young honest researchers in your department, these honest young men and women returned unspent DSA recently and Aning was on their back, why return 'Kudi' to finance?
Kofi UK 10 years ago

This job is too big for one person. Why not adopt UK system and appoint Police Commissioners for every region rather than IGP for the whole country. In this way you can easily hold them to account and be able to know which re ...
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This job is too big for one person. Why not adopt UK system and appoint Police Commissioners for every region rather than IGP for the whole country. In this way you can easily hold them to account and be able to know which region performs best in various policing aspects. The president should be the IGP and also commander in chief for the nation. This is only a suggestion so don't bite my head off.
Nantwi,BSEd,MSEd(ece),MSEd(sas) 10 years ago

The rule of law should be the rule of law.Nothing more nor less.

The rule of law should be the rule of law.Nothing more nor less.
Emperor 10 years ago

Kokofu ball politics u don't get a pass if ur brother is not in the game

Kokofu ball politics u don't get a pass if ur brother is not in the game
Truth 10 years ago

We need hard working people like this IGP. Let the complaining Ghanaians continue to complain.

We need hard working people like this IGP. Let the complaining Ghanaians continue to complain.
Anes Wiesbaden German 10 years ago

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KOW Amisah 10 years ago

Let us uphold policies and regulations. This IGP has not achieved much. He has only been able to do " eye service" to fool the authorities.

Let us uphold policies and regulations. This IGP has not achieved much. He has only been able to do " eye service" to fool the authorities.
kofi Antubam 10 years ago

Feel sad reading some comments about the extension of the post of the IGP, the comments are very tribalistic,what is this all issue about one being from the north and one from Akan,It looks like and it is so that someone thin ...
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Feel sad reading some comments about the extension of the post of the IGP, the comments are very tribalistic,what is this all issue about one being from the north and one from Akan,It looks like and it is so that someone thinks it is time for him/her to hold the post and make a name as IGP, hence the agitation to force others out, remember in the days past, it was even believed that some people go to see JUJU men, to either kill or do what is possible to eliminate the boss so they can take their position. The final decision is with the PRESIDENT. The Buck STOPS there!!! That is how Democracy works, YOU voted to GIVE your POWER to Choose and DECIDE to the President,MP etc. It makes no difference who occupies and position as long as He/She has the interest of Ghana, and can do the JOB.
Papa Yaw 10 years ago

True

True
Akadu Mensema 10 years ago

Mahama is a tribalist!

Mahama is a tribalist!
enyo 10 years ago

A good manager if he is should put structures in place so that whatever he has started will be continued. Does it mean after the two years, his tenure will be extended to continue whatever good thing he is claimed to be doin ...
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A good manager if he is should put structures in place so that whatever he has started will be continued. Does it mean after the two years, his tenure will be extended to continue whatever good thing he is claimed to be doing now? Let him go. He can be made adviser to the new IGP.
Zaga. 10 years ago

What Mahama has to realise is that all the noise from the majory tribe is because they have lost their dominant role in the intellectual, political and social power-play in Ghana. This is because the minority tribes, Fantes, ...
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What Mahama has to realise is that all the noise from the majory tribe is because they have lost their dominant role in the intellectual, political and social power-play in Ghana. This is because the minority tribes, Fantes, Northerners and Ewes have began to punch above their weight in national affairs for the simple reason that the majority tribe cannot be trusted to control the affairs of the country. To all intents and purposes, they will sell the country down the drain. The minorities together wield more power than the majority and this is currently being played-out on the political landscape. Their reply is to pour out vernom and destructive machinations and play politics by the dirty. Whether this is the best strategy to turn their fortunes round we are yet to see. To extend the tenure of the IGP is too controversial and unnecessary, since it will only contribute more to the unsavoury political atmosphere in the country. Mahama should get on with his work without fear or favour, but there is absolutely no need for unnecessary controversy.
kasavubu Mordzi savuw 10 years ago

I met a man at the Regional Police Police Hdqtrs, Sekondi way back in 2008. He had then gotten off his car and walked towards me. He was calm and looking straight. When he got to my side, I tried to greet him but he greeted m ...
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I met a man at the Regional Police Police Hdqtrs, Sekondi way back in 2008. He had then gotten off his car and walked towards me. He was calm and looking straight. When he got to my side, I tried to greet him but he greeted me first before I could say a word.
A few minutes later, I saw him up the block in a chat with another fellow. I later asked who that person was and was told he was the Regional Commander.
Why was he not in uniform? The answer was that his rank was higher than being at the Regional Command so he wasn't allowed to be in uniform. Why is he then not in Accra? Hmm, I cant tell was the answer I got.
Further information was that he had just returned from UN mission which he capped with being the IGP of Liberia. I was told of other positions he had held in the US and others. Then I was told that he was a potential IGP. Jesu Kristi! IGP? Aye, aye, sorr!
Later I heard that that man has been transferred to Accra, that that man has been appointed 2i/c in the service and then he has been appointed IGP.
Is there a law that forbids extension of service period? Am an ignoramus!
cudjoe amuashie 10 years ago

didnt rawlings do same all the service commanders ,igp,immigration top civil service were all from volta

didnt rawlings do same all the service commanders ,igp,immigration top civil service were all from volta
MATIGARI 10 years ago

EXTENTION GALORE!!! NAME THEM IGP, AYALINGO, MAHAMA, BOYUO ALL FROM THE NORTH WHY???? WE SHOULD RATHER EXTEND THE RETIREMEMNT AGE FOR THE POLICE FROM 60 TO 65 LOL SO THAT THEY CAN USE THE WALKING STICK

EXTENTION GALORE!!! NAME THEM IGP, AYALINGO, MAHAMA, BOYUO ALL FROM THE NORTH WHY???? WE SHOULD RATHER EXTEND THE RETIREMEMNT AGE FOR THE POLICE FROM 60 TO 65 LOL SO THAT THEY CAN USE THE WALKING STICK
Kanewu 10 years ago

The constitution says compulsory so dont tell anybody bull shit.He have to go home

The constitution says compulsory so dont tell anybody bull shit.He have to go home
Kanewu 10 years ago

Please Mr President obey and respect the law..Let the guy go peacefully

Please Mr President obey and respect the law..Let the guy go peacefully
still living 10 years ago

if this man is healthy enough and has done a good job why retiring him at the age of 60 yrs.

if this man is healthy enough and has done a good job why retiring him at the age of 60 yrs.
still living 10 years ago

ihope this time u will do your best most to curb the corupption in the ghana police department.the corruption in the ghana police is disgusting and stinks.please check the saltpond police station one of the most corrupted in ...
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ihope this time u will do your best most to curb the corupption in the ghana police department.the corruption in the ghana police is disgusting and stinks.please check the saltpond police station one of the most corrupted in ghana. god bless ghana.
Tabia. 10 years ago

What if. alhassan dies today. Will there be a replacement. We are crying there is no job and we are giving employment to pensioners, how can the youth get jobs to do. Be wise.

What if. alhassan dies today. Will there be a replacement. We are crying there is no job and we are giving employment to pensioners, how can the youth get jobs to do. Be wise.
Alhaji Moro 10 years ago

IT IS PAINFUL TO SEE ONE KEPT IN OFFICE SIMPLY BECAUSE HE IS FROM THE PRESIDENT'S TRIBE . REMEMBER IN THE POLICE ,WE HAVE PEOPLES WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO BE IGP .IF IT GETS TO THEIR TURN ,GIVE IT TO THEM. STOP CHEATING THEM.THAT ...
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IT IS PAINFUL TO SEE ONE KEPT IN OFFICE SIMPLY BECAUSE HE IS FROM THE PRESIDENT'S TRIBE . REMEMBER IN THE POLICE ,WE HAVE PEOPLES WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO BE IGP .IF IT GETS TO THEIR TURN ,GIVE IT TO THEM. STOP CHEATING THEM.THAT BEHAVIOUR IS CAUSING TRIBAL ATTACKS IN THE COUNTRY. MAHAMA SHOULD BE TALKED TO .A PRESIDENT MUST BE WISE .DON'T THINK FOOLISHLY SIR MAHAMA .IF YOUR BRAIN IS NOT BIG TO HANDLE GHANA ,PLEASE LEAVE THE JUBILEE HOUSE.

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