Tollbooth saga: Are the military days back with us? – Prof Yankah

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1st Gear 10 years ago

Prof, we want the military back right now

Prof, we want the military back right now
KOLA INSIDE LONDON 10 years ago

There is a reason for the national security and so if they deemed it lawful to move illegal structures, they have the authority to do so. Reason up a bit Prof.

Too many changes in Ghana should be made through radical moves ...
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There is a reason for the national security and so if they deemed it lawful to move illegal structures, they have the authority to do so. Reason up a bit Prof.

Too many changes in Ghana should be made through radical moves.
KWAME 10 years ago

After all the chaos and cries to curb corruption, energy is used towards breaking structures. You are saying the we should continue to act like freaking dummies, and keep acting like outsiders. Hopefully some of these aggre ...
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After all the chaos and cries to curb corruption, energy is used towards breaking structures. You are saying the we should continue to act like freaking dummies, and keep acting like outsiders. Hopefully some of these aggressive actions should be use to redeem tax payers monies from...multiple acronyms. oh maybe, that does not apply. Do you know where drastic changes are really needed?
KOLA INSIDE LONDON 10 years ago

No one is acting like a freaking dummies and if so, it should rather be the University's action to erect that Nuisance without due process in the first place.

The Capital needs to be kept tidy and I mean tidy under one sup ...
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No one is acting like a freaking dummies and if so, it should rather be the University's action to erect that Nuisance without due process in the first place.

The Capital needs to be kept tidy and I mean tidy under one supreme authority.
PRINCE KWASI ADADE 10 years ago

FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE LAST NDC SERIAL CALLER, THEY ALL DISPLAY A LEVEL OF FOOLISHNESS. THE NATION IS BEING RAPED TODAY BY CORRUPT NDC BUT K4 WHO PLAYED HIS PART AND HAS GONE IS STILL BEING MENTIONED WHEN NDC'S STUPIDITY I ...
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FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE LAST NDC SERIAL CALLER, THEY ALL DISPLAY A LEVEL OF FOOLISHNESS. THE NATION IS BEING RAPED TODAY BY CORRUPT NDC BUT K4 WHO PLAYED HIS PART AND HAS GONE IS STILL BEING MENTIONED WHEN NDC'S STUPIDITY IS POINTED OUT. LET US ASSUME KUFFOUR KILLED HIS MUM, DAD, WIFE AND CHILDREN , SHOULD THAT MEAN WE SHOULD DO THE SAME??? NDC! NDC! WHAT IS YOUR MEANING OF BETTER?? LOOK! GHANA DOES NOT NEED ALL THOSE PRESIDENTIAL STAFFERS, DEPUTY MINISTERIAL POSITIONS MUST BE REMOVED. MINISTERIAL POSITIONS MUST BE REDUCED . FURTHERMORE, THE OVER 250 MP POSITIONS MUST BE LOOKED INTO, SO THAT CERTAIN CONSTITUENCIES ARE MERGED. NDC, THINK OF THE POOR!!!! ----- BUILD ON THE POSITIVES OF K4''S RULE AND DO AWAY WITH THE NEGATIVES.
KWAME 10 years ago

this is an effort to keep Accra tidy? you are you fooling? Then they will need to bulldoze the whole city...there is a nasty smell in the city as you drive through it. Politics is written all over this action, so stop thro ...
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this is an effort to keep Accra tidy? you are you fooling? Then they will need to bulldoze the whole city...there is a nasty smell in the city as you drive through it. Politics is written all over this action, so stop throwing dust in our eyes. This will turn to bite you and your party in the ass...have you heard of the big elephant and how a tiny ant took him down? You are getting too cocky...too cocky.
Yaw Manu 10 years ago

Prof, you have to be serious. Save your reputation and keep out of the mess that Prof Aryeetey is causing. There is an injunction but the university is disregarding the injunction by the courts. So what do you say about it.
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Prof, you have to be serious. Save your reputation and keep out of the mess that Prof Aryeetey is causing. There is an injunction but the university is disregarding the injunction by the courts. So what do you say about it.

Indeed Academician are not good administrators. They think you can just sit in the office and call the shots
Yaw Manu 10 years ago

Prof Yankah is nothing but attention seeker. He just wants to be heard. These are empty cans who like to make too much noise.

This is a man who claims that Ghanaian Universities are producing more graduates than existing j ...
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Prof Yankah is nothing but attention seeker. He just wants to be heard. These are empty cans who like to make too much noise.

This is a man who claims that Ghanaian Universities are producing more graduates than existing jobs and he still remains as the Head of a University
Asuo-Amponsah 10 years ago

High-paying engineers and power company administrators who cannot meet project timelines;road consultants;physicians and allied health-care whose strike record is worst than that of the teamsters or postal workers,and the lis ...
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High-paying engineers and power company administrators who cannot meet project timelines;road consultants;physicians and allied health-care whose strike record is worst than that of the teamsters or postal workers,and the list goes on, and on. And who are those too quick and eager to 'dump' on the govt for all the hardships we are experiencing in the country? None other than these ego-driven bunch that has benefited immensely from the sweat of farmers and petty-traders of this country!
"[C]harming courtesies in dialogue,compromise, and respect for the rule of law" does not mean quasi- autonomous state institutions like the UG,of all places,can take unilateral decisions with serious adverse reprecussion for the bona fide authority vested with setting expenditure priorities in this country;and that is the govt-in-council(the Cabinet}! And for an answer to the loaded closing rhetorical question,perhaps we should ask Prof. Aryittey for a response!
yag 10 years ago

Professor !!!Superiority complex is the problem now.

Professor !!!Superiority complex is the problem now.
Nana Boakye - Russia 10 years ago

I seem to be confused as to who to blame in this instant; a whole university - with so called academicians who should have known better than they do not have the mandate or legal backing to erect a barrier to charge toll on a ...
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I seem to be confused as to who to blame in this instant; a whole university - with so called academicians who should have known better than they do not have the mandate or legal backing to erect a barrier to charge toll on a public road -, or the national security outfit.

Honestly, I think the authorities at Legon stands accused for autocratically erecting a barrier to charge tolls thinking that they can extend their autocratic tendencies at the lecture theaters to the public space.

You got it wrong, Legon, admit it and suck your thumb.

The national security should not only stop at dismantling the barrier,but rather also charge who ever gave the go ahead for the barrier's construction for illegally extorting money from motorists. Shame on you Legon!!!
shitor 10 years ago

I visit the U.C.C in cape coast and there are no toll gates. Is there a difference between Universities in this in Ghana. Is it private land? I dont understand ...please help.

I visit the U.C.C in cape coast and there are no toll gates. Is there a difference between Universities in this in Ghana. Is it private land? I dont understand ...please help.
dan 10 years ago

UG PUT THE TOLL ILEGALY ,IMMORALY AND UNLAWFULLY TO RIPP OFF GHANA FALKS AND EXTORET ILLEGAL MONEY SO ME LARTEY HAD ALL THE RIGHTS AND THE PEOPLE SUPPORT TO DESTROY IT WHILE PARLAMENT AND THE LOSER MAHAMA DID NOTHING TO PROTE ...
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UG PUT THE TOLL ILEGALY ,IMMORALY AND UNLAWFULLY TO RIPP OFF GHANA FALKS AND EXTORET ILLEGAL MONEY SO ME LARTEY HAD ALL THE RIGHTS AND THE PEOPLE SUPPORT TO DESTROY IT WHILE PARLAMENT AND THE LOSER MAHAMA DID NOTHING TO PROTECT THE PEOPLE
GOD BLESS LARTEY THE HERO WHILE I DONT ALWAS AGGREE WITH HIM ON THIS ONE EVERYONE SHULD SUPPORT THE MAN FOR ACTING IN COURAGE
PRINCE KWASI ADADE 10 years ago

FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE LAST NDC SERIAL CALLER, THEY ALL DISPLAY A LEVEL OF FOOLISHNESS. THE NATION IS BEING RAPED TODAY BY CORRUPT NDC BUT K4 WHO PLAYED HIS PART AND HAS GONE IS STILL BEING MENTIONED WHEN NDC'S STUPIDITY I ...
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FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE LAST NDC SERIAL CALLER, THEY ALL DISPLAY A LEVEL OF FOOLISHNESS. THE NATION IS BEING RAPED TODAY BY CORRUPT NDC BUT K4 WHO PLAYED HIS PART AND HAS GONE IS STILL BEING MENTIONED WHEN NDC'S STUPIDITY IS POINTED OUT. LET US ASSUME KUFFOUR KILLED HIS MUM, DAD, WIFE AND CHILDREN , SHOULD THAT MEAN WE SHOULD DO THE SAME??? NDC! NDC! WHAT IS YOUR MEANING OF BETTER?? LOOK! GHANA DOES NOT NEED ALL THOSE PRESIDENTIAL STAFFERS, DEPUTY MINISTERIAL POSITIONS MUST BE REMOVED. MINISTERIAL POSITIONS MUST BE REDUCED . FURTHERMORE, THE OVER 250 MP POSITIONS MUST BE LOOKED INTO, SO THAT CERTAIN CONSTITUENCIES ARE MERGED. NDC, THINK OF THE POOR!!!! ----- BUILD ON THE POSITIVES OF K4''S RULE AND DO AWAY WITH THE NEGATIVES.
j0eY L0nd0n 10 years ago

Be wise mama buegueno! Nothing wrong to communicate through the same method. A Kokain pusher like you running dry on your supply.Banku ..

Be wise mama buegueno! Nothing wrong to communicate through the same method. A Kokain pusher like you running dry on your supply.Banku ..
KWADWO A 10 years ago

Prof. did the university obtain the required permits to put up the structure? The university is not above the laws of Ghana. I am surprised that a learned prof should be making such a statement, since there was no permits to ...
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Prof. did the university obtain the required permits to put up the structure? The university is not above the laws of Ghana. I am surprised that a learned prof should be making such a statement, since there was no permits to back you up.
KOLA INSIDE LONDON 10 years ago

Very wise comment

Very wise comment
SUNKWA 10 years ago

SORRY PROF, RUSHING TO JUDGEMENT IN SOLIDARITY WITH COLLEAGUE EGGHEADS IS NOT THE WAY TO GO ON THIS MATTER. THIS ENTIRE TOLLING OF UG LEGON ROADS RACKET IS UNTIDY. NATIONAL SECURITY IS SIMPLY SAYING THAT WHATEVER VIRTUE THE U ...
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SORRY PROF, RUSHING TO JUDGEMENT IN SOLIDARITY WITH COLLEAGUE EGGHEADS IS NOT THE WAY TO GO ON THIS MATTER. THIS ENTIRE TOLLING OF UG LEGON ROADS RACKET IS UNTIDY. NATIONAL SECURITY IS SIMPLY SAYING THAT WHATEVER VIRTUE THE UNIVERSITY SEES IN THE TOLLS MUST NOT CAUSE A NUISANCE TO THE WIDER PUBLIC. I GUESS IF THEY MOUNT THE BOOTHS ELSEWHERE TO SAVE THE CONGESTION ON THE ACCRA-ABURI HIGHWAY THE DECISIVE COLONEL WOULD LET THEM STAND BUT NOT WHERE THEY DID.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 10 years ago

Kola, you rather have to reason up. I am against the erection of the booth but so long as we have put on ourselves democracy, which is the civilized way of doing things.
I also blame the authorities of UG more. In taking suc ...
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Kola, you rather have to reason up. I am against the erection of the booth but so long as we have put on ourselves democracy, which is the civilized way of doing things.
I also blame the authorities of UG more. In taking such important decisions, the authorities there should not be an Island unto itself and take decisions without consulting all stakeholders. The SRC vehemently opposed this imposition but the Powers that be ignored them. Many well meaning Ghanaians spoke against it but all seem to have fallen on deaf ears. To those who think and argue that the case was before the courts, why then did the UG authorities not wait for the adjudication of the case before they started collecting the tolls? Is there any law that is followed in the country?
I blame the Big people in government for not acting immediately to resolve this before it came to this.
KOLA INSIDE LONDON 10 years ago

People, organisations, educational bodies should not be allowed to do things any how.

People, organisations, educational bodies should not be allowed to do things any how.
Nii Okai 10 years ago

Yes, Kola you got it right, the Prof Yankah wish just to be seen and heard of, that he is defending the people against the National sedurity Chief, Gbevlo Lartey, who was ex military man. That is all the cry of Yankah.

Thi ...
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Yes, Kola you got it right, the Prof Yankah wish just to be seen and heard of, that he is defending the people against the National sedurity Chief, Gbevlo Lartey, who was ex military man. That is all the cry of Yankah.

This so called Professors always want to be heard like they are much concerned about Ghana. In reality they are bunch of hypocrates. If the location of the toll both will cause traffic jam, then the national security guys have to do their work by removing it from there.

In this regard it will be sad to read the hypocracy of the Prof Yankah who thought he could score points from the reactions of the weak public when it comes to awareness.

The security should take care of any illegal structure that may cause confusion with the human/vehicle traffic, and make sure chances are not given any more for illegal structures to stand as we have many in the nation already, causing a lot of hinderances to our development.
Truth 10 years ago

Prof,
University of Ghana cannot hold us to ransom. Why should I waste more than 20 minutes of my precious time on traffic simply because an institution wants to raise money from road tolls to take care of its roads even if ...
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Prof,
University of Ghana cannot hold us to ransom. Why should I waste more than 20 minutes of my precious time on traffic simply because an institution wants to raise money from road tolls to take care of its roads even if I am not going to that institution. This action is needed so that individuals and institutions do not use democracy to abuse its citizens. In which country can we have such lawlessness?
FreeSpirit 10 years ago

Prof, you are higly learned,and I presume so. I therefore dont expect you to be draggifn the military into this. You of all people should not be making statements that impugn on, or seek to detrac from the legitimacy of State ...
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Prof, you are higly learned,and I presume so. I therefore dont expect you to be draggifn the military into this. You of all people should not be making statements that impugn on, or seek to detrac from the legitimacy of State insitutions, especially the security services. Thats the problem of academia, journalism and some learned people in Ghana. You make comments that bring you low to the level of I dont know what. Sorry prof. National security is the Ghana Armed Forces....!!!!!
SUA 10 years ago

your broda kojo was with jj rawlings doing the same stuff... go ask your broda for ansa

your broda kojo was with jj rawlings doing the same stuff... go ask your broda for ansa
Praye 10 years ago

Everybody wants to refer us to the military era. Even when people make foolish, treasonable comments, we have fools shouting all over the place. Gbevlo thinks its a security threat and had the common sense of demolishing that ...
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Everybody wants to refer us to the military era. Even when people make foolish, treasonable comments, we have fools shouting all over the place. Gbevlo thinks its a security threat and had the common sense of demolishing that foolish booth at night without getting into confrontation with anybody. What is your problem? GO TO COURT IF U CAN WIN A CASE AGAINST NATIONAL SECURITY. I wont be surprised if u have a share in that toll booth money
CHANCES 10 years ago

FOR NPP IF IT IS NOT FOR THEM THEN NO ELSE SHOULD HAVE IT.MAHAMA IS TOO WEAK FOR MY LIKING. HE NEEDS ACTIVATE THIS MAXIMUM PRISON OF THE DETENTION ACT, AND JAIL THESE NATION WRECKERS.

FOR NPP IF IT IS NOT FOR THEM THEN NO ELSE SHOULD HAVE IT.MAHAMA IS TOO WEAK FOR MY LIKING. HE NEEDS ACTIVATE THIS MAXIMUM PRISON OF THE DETENTION ACT, AND JAIL THESE NATION WRECKERS.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 10 years ago

SOME OF YOU HAVE WIERD THINKING. WE ARE UNDER THE RULE OF LAW AND THERE ARE WAYS OF DOING THINGS. SO IF GBEVLO THINKS IT IS AGAINST NATIONAL SECURITY, HE CAN BE A LAW UNTO HIMSELF? WHAT ABOUT IF HE THINKS RAPING YOUR MOTHER F ...
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SOME OF YOU HAVE WIERD THINKING. WE ARE UNDER THE RULE OF LAW AND THERE ARE WAYS OF DOING THINGS. SO IF GBEVLO THINKS IT IS AGAINST NATIONAL SECURITY, HE CAN BE A LAW UNTO HIMSELF? WHAT ABOUT IF HE THINKS RAPING YOUR MOTHER FOR NATIONAL SECURITY, THAT WILL BE OKEY?
FreeSpirit 10 years ago

Look at it this way. Did a whole University know or not, that it was illegal to errect that structure? Thats the problem. Everyone does anything illegal and expects that any actions to revert it should be on their own terms. ...
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Look at it this way. Did a whole University know or not, that it was illegal to errect that structure? Thats the problem. Everyone does anything illegal and expects that any actions to revert it should be on their own terms. Lawlessness!!! Then when action is taken, it is deemed unlawful. Nation wreckers!!
joe 10 years ago

blame the university

blame the university
Ghanaian 10 years ago

So prof, you mean to tell us you did not know that? I will give you the benefit of the doubt.....

So prof, you mean to tell us you did not know that? I will give you the benefit of the doubt.....
Tawiah 10 years ago

Did Legon, show anybody some respect when they arbitrarily mounted that toll booth to glean money from the unsuspecting public, who are already sinking under numerous types of taxes already?

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Did Legon, show anybody some respect when they arbitrarily mounted that toll booth to glean money from the unsuspecting public, who are already sinking under numerous types of taxes already?

Jungle attitude deserves jungle reply or if you it deserves a jungle confrontation and I for one, commend the National Security Coordinator and his men for showing that there is a force that can put things right one way or the other. Frankly, some of us wouldn't mind if the military come back again paaa, because the malady of Ghana has increased and become serious as a result of your kinds attitude and incessant stupidity to intervene in matters that are clearly distractive and unnecessary to entertain.
Jojo 10 years ago

Prof with all this indiscipline going on in this country maybe and just maybe the Military are the people to bring some sanity into the system.Tolls are Taxes and it is only Parliament that can pass taxes and not the Universi ...
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Prof with all this indiscipline going on in this country maybe and just maybe the Military are the people to bring some sanity into the system.Tolls are Taxes and it is only Parliament that can pass taxes and not the University of Ghana period
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Concerned 10 years ago

Prof Yankah,if inspite of your academic qualifications you can't think or your thinking speed is as slow as your former work mates then I am afraid this is the only alternative left. It is clear the university authorities bro ...
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Prof Yankah,if inspite of your academic qualifications you can't think or your thinking speed is as slow as your former work mates then I am afraid this is the only alternative left. It is clear the university authorities broke the law by erecting that booth. Personally I think they had it easy. they should be arrested and given one of those revolutionary hair cuts. A bunch of idiots who abuse their authority and then turn round and accuse others of doing the same because they speak your language better than you
Tawiah 10 years ago

He is a sick man this Prof; called Kwesi Yankah. Why didn't he tell the University authorities to stop imposing the tool booth fees on the traffic that use those roads they sought to toll?

the acted with impunity and stupi ...
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He is a sick man this Prof; called Kwesi Yankah. Why didn't he tell the University authorities to stop imposing the tool booth fees on the traffic that use those roads they sought to toll?

the acted with impunity and stupid and it is equally commendable and reasonable that the National Security Coordinator has instructed his men to remove all the toll booths from there. Left to me alone, I wish the military will come back again and sort some of your ilk out very well. Stupid backward educated fools that Ghana doesn't need.What has your kind done for Ghana all these years but steal and plunder our wealth with impunity and total disregard for us as a people who have rights, right to enjoy our countries wealth and freedom.
Kanewu 10 years ago

Well said Prof...well said. I hear Gbevlo is a lawyer, how did he become one and still justify something only a drunk and cocaine high lawyer will do?

God save our country

Well said Prof...well said. I hear Gbevlo is a lawyer, how did he become one and still justify something only a drunk and cocaine high lawyer will do?

God save our country
Kofi Nti 10 years ago

Prof Yankah should know that democracy does not mean lawlessness. Anybody can get up and build barrier or toll booth without any law backing or approval from appropriate authority.
Democracy is not lawlessness. Indeed democ ...
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Prof Yankah should know that democracy does not mean lawlessness. Anybody can get up and build barrier or toll booth without any law backing or approval from appropriate authority.
Democracy is not lawlessness. Indeed democracy may not be appropriate for Ghana and the Ivory Tower High horse Professors and their cronies.
Big titles no research findings which promote development. In Ghana. Tweaaaaaa!!!!!!!!
eric 10 years ago

the military should be back to take pres. mahama of his seat.cos we are tired

the military should be back to take pres. mahama of his seat.cos we are tired
Abeeku Mensah 10 years ago

You are indeed an irresponsible person to be president of any institution in Ghana. Your kind of exaggeration and hot air baloney is unwanted and unnecessary in Ghana.
For starters Prof Yankah, was it law abiding when Legon ...
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You are indeed an irresponsible person to be president of any institution in Ghana. Your kind of exaggeration and hot air baloney is unwanted and unnecessary in Ghana.
For starters Prof Yankah, was it law abiding when Legon officials knowingly built a toll both on a thoroughfare that serves both public and semi-government entity like Legon in the hopes of collecting fees that had not been preapproved by Ghana's legislators? And if for a minute the management at Legon had any brains left they would allowed the process to get to finality before putting up toll structures; they did not. Now you tell me, Prof Yankah, if so-called educated people of your kind refused to allow the law to work its way then why would it be any more militaristic someone acting in the interest of some of Ghana's public also takes action to tear down the toll structures without legal preapproval?
You see, Prof Yankah, it is this shameless and hypocritical stance by those of you claiming to be Ghana's intellectual elite that has and continues to destroy Ghana. You and your educated kind believe you are authoritarians in your classroom without recourse of consequence and thus can run rough shots. When confronted by men and women with an equal disdain for your kind you resort to throwing out words that amount to inciting some section of the Ghanaian community. For you know good and darn well that there are heavy connotations with some words in Ghana's civil society. You ought to be ashamed but then your kind never knows a thing about shame or remorse...
Yaw Manu 10 years ago

Well said my friend. Yankah just wants attention. People like these are managing our Universities. The other time he came up with the view that Univesities are producing more graduates than existing job opening and yet he is ...
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Well said my friend. Yankah just wants attention. People like these are managing our Universities. The other time he came up with the view that Univesities are producing more graduates than existing job opening and yet he is still at post as the President of a University.
Sam 10 years ago

Your analyses are spot on. We need someone to bring all of us to order, particularly the university of Ghana authorities. Prof's insinuations are needless.

Your analyses are spot on. We need someone to bring all of us to order, particularly the university of Ghana authorities. Prof's insinuations are needless.
Mike Gizo 10 years ago

Gbevlo Lartey himself is a big threat to Ghana security n UG must sue him asap. He must be made to pay for his undemocratic n senseless approach to important issues. This man doesn't understand anything simple n democratic n ...
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Gbevlo Lartey himself is a big threat to Ghana security n UG must sue him asap. He must be made to pay for his undemocratic n senseless approach to important issues. This man doesn't understand anything simple n democratic n his deeds n that of john mahama's sick economy are taking us to the dark days.
Why would any sensible person insult prof Yankah for talking about dialogue n negotiations? Do we live in animal kingdom?
Stupid,ignoramus n senseless people insulting prof yankah.
KWADWO A 10 years ago

I will go with your analysis if the university can produce a permit requiring them to erect the toll-booth or you consider yourself as a lawless person.

I will go with your analysis if the university can produce a permit requiring them to erect the toll-booth or you consider yourself as a lawless person.
Concerned Ghanaian 10 years ago

Where is the leadership in Ghana?

Where is the leadership in Ghana?
hermit 10 years ago

Inasmuch as I disagree with the construction of the tollbooth at Legon I think this so called security mafia has nothing of substance to do. The tollbooth is a national security threat? The administrators could use that to di ...
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Inasmuch as I disagree with the construction of the tollbooth at Legon I think this so called security mafia has nothing of substance to do. The tollbooth is a national security threat? The administrators could use that to dis-stabilize this useless gov't? This nation is ruled by bunch of jokes and ignorant fools.
Yaw Manu 10 years ago

It is surprising for a supposedly respected Prof as Yankah to make such statement. Where is Yankah when the arrogant Aryeetey, the VC, ignored the injunction and went ahead to collect the tolls.
Prof, stay away from the mudd ...
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It is surprising for a supposedly respected Prof as Yankah to make such statement. Where is Yankah when the arrogant Aryeetey, the VC, ignored the injunction and went ahead to collect the tolls.
Prof, stay away from the muddy waters of the arrogant VC and save your respect and dignity.
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10 years ago

Ghana deserved a radicals like Larry Gbevlo to propel this country forward.

Ghana deserved a radicals like Larry Gbevlo to propel this country forward.
Close Observer 10 years ago

Comments like this without any remarks that points to TRIBAL DISCRIMINATION is WELCOME.

Comments like this without any remarks that points to TRIBAL DISCRIMINATION is WELCOME.
Whatever 10 years ago

Under our Constitution, the security apparatus of the Ghanaian state are the primary enforcers of the law in land. They protect the law. If anybody whether individual or institution violates the law, it is the duty the securi ...
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Under our Constitution, the security apparatus of the Ghanaian state are the primary enforcers of the law in land. They protect the law. If anybody whether individual or institution violates the law, it is the duty the security to enforce the law. That is exactly what the national security performed. If you put up tollbooths illegally and without parliamentary approval and extort monies from motorist, you are violating the law and you need to be brought to book
joedusu@yahoo.com 10 years ago

LEGON SHOULD JUST CLOSE ITS GATES AFTER 5PM PERIOD

LEGON SHOULD JUST CLOSE ITS GATES AFTER 5PM PERIOD
Asuo-Amponsah 10 years ago

Theb unilateral imposition of road tolls,very little was heard from this fmr VC. Are some of these people who are quick to resurect the 'ghosts' in our past being fair at all?
If he got free time on his hands,I will suggest ...
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Theb unilateral imposition of road tolls,very little was heard from this fmr VC. Are some of these people who are quick to resurect the 'ghosts' in our past being fair at all?
If he got free time on his hands,I will suggest he and others with his vast experience,invest that time into revamping the the stale curriculum of our universities which is helping to produce unemployable graduates!
NIMA 10 years ago

One would have expected that, likewise the national security coordinator and his hirelings would have exhibited the same force if not stronger force in seeking to recoup the verdict of the supreme court which declared that th ...
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One would have expected that, likewise the national security coordinator and his hirelings would have exhibited the same force if not stronger force in seeking to recoup the verdict of the supreme court which declared that the monies doled out to Woyome et al was a create, loot and share vehicle to dupe Ghanaian taxpayers of their funds, from their toil and hardwork. What prevented national security from enforcing the declaration of the courts in retrieving funds due Ghanaians in a like manner, by seizing the assets of Woyome et al? We would want to believe both cases are in court abi?
Ghanani 10 years ago

To think that this unregulated parasite on state coffers that the political class uses in terrorizing the ordinary law abiding, tax-paying citizen has deluded itself into arrogating the powers of judge and jury in the suppose ...
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To think that this unregulated parasite on state coffers that the political class uses in terrorizing the ordinary law abiding, tax-paying citizen has deluded itself into arrogating the powers of judge and jury in the supposed democracy we live in baffles me. That these facilitators of graft and corruption who otherwise would have no employable skills dare to stick their necks beyond their supposed official capacities really should come as no wonder to me in a state where doling out money with reckless abandon to cronies and announcing an uncontrollable budget deficit the following day is seen as justifiable. After all how many "national security operatives" are not stationed at the ports and who hasn't seen Anas's video on the goings-on at the port? What at all is the supposed national security secretariat's interest in traffic jams in Ghana? They must be such an enormous failure given the traffic situation at the Spintex round about not more than a kilometer from the demolition site. Gbevlo, help the police arrest the armed robbers if you have nothing else on your plate
Newsite Bansah 10 years ago

This is the type of lawlessness that has resulted in numerous judgement debts against the government. People in government just act "by heart" and then get the government into legal trouble.

How does this matter fall unde ...
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This is the type of lawlessness that has resulted in numerous judgement debts against the government. People in government just act "by heart" and then get the government into legal trouble.

How does this matter fall under the jurisdiction of the national security outfit and under what authority have they demolished the structure?

Obviuosly the university was within its right to build this structure on its land. I am also assuming that they had the requisite permit from the local government to do so, and even if they did not, then it should be a matter for the local government to deal with and not "national security".

The University of Ghana should sue the ass off this caricature and his security outfit. This is when we need the professors in the law faculty to show their stuff.
GREENBOOK 10 years ago

Ghana has been in a state of lawlessness right after 2008 when the NPP gov't left office. Indeed, there are a lot of instances that can be cited, which the NDC apologists have openly boated about, Lante Vanderpuye, Koku Anyid ...
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Ghana has been in a state of lawlessness right after 2008 when the NPP gov't left office. Indeed, there are a lot of instances that can be cited, which the NDC apologists have openly boated about, Lante Vanderpuye, Koku Anyidoho, foot soldiers, Gbevlo Lartey and the examples are many. It is strange that it is now that the country has woken up to this realization and menace of lawlessness, impunity, recklessness, indiscipline and the total lack of respect and disregard for the absolute rule of law and the constitution of the republic, by the NDC party and gov't.
The NDC gov't cannot develop the country and cannot govern. All these acts are dress rehearsal for what they are planning for Ghanaians in 2016, and Ghanaians have to be resolute in their mind that, they are voting out the NDC gov't led by John Mahama in 2016, for Ghana to progress and rid itself of the lawless and looting NDC family and friends brigade.
Kwame Nyame 10 years ago

Prof. Yankah is dead right, nobody seems to be in control of Ghana. The President is extremely disappointing, he should speak or he loses my vote. Is this the way to salvage the sinking cedi? If he cannot manage Ghana and su ...
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Prof. Yankah is dead right, nobody seems to be in control of Ghana. The President is extremely disappointing, he should speak or he loses my vote. Is this the way to salvage the sinking cedi? If he cannot manage Ghana and support the universities he should allow them to manage themselves. The universities should not sink with the government. President Mahama, is this the best your government can do for your Legon? What a record,even we did not hear of this during the days of military dictatorship.
Tibia 10 years ago

The real military era will come. You asked fir and you will get it.

The real military era will come. You asked fir and you will get it.
Aluta 10 years ago

Let this booklong smell some "nyash-pepa"!

Let this booklong smell some "nyash-pepa"!
kofikofi 10 years ago

Npp loudmouth. Idiot professor.

Npp loudmouth. Idiot professor.
azintakanyatinka 10 years ago

Was University of Ghana itself democratic and non-dictatorial in erecting toll booth and charging exorbitant illegal fees form helpless drivers? In the first place,who is breaking the law?

Was University of Ghana itself democratic and non-dictatorial in erecting toll booth and charging exorbitant illegal fees form helpless drivers? In the first place,who is breaking the law?
FreeSpirit 10 years ago

Yes, who broke the law? Ghana is full of hypocrites who look at everything with political lenses. And is the military the national security? Shame!!

Yes, who broke the law? Ghana is full of hypocrites who look at everything with political lenses. And is the military the national security? Shame!!
Okokroko Tafiakpa 10 years ago

9In the first place was the tool booth legal where it was and how many days does it take for thoise who erected it to dismantle it ? When there is lawlessness military can bring sanity anytime .It is not what you are called t ...
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9In the first place was the tool booth legal where it was and how many days does it take for thoise who erected it to dismantle it ? When there is lawlessness military can bring sanity anytime .It is not what you are called that matters but what u can do for the benefit of society.
I am surprised you asked are the military area back?
Hopeless man you are not fit for the post you hold .Your ideas are rotten to the core
UG 10 years ago

The NDC gov't shirked it's responsibility in addressing the bad road network of UG, a public educational institution, and instead of dialoguing to find a roadmap to meet the financial obligation the institution took on, to me ...
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The NDC gov't shirked it's responsibility in addressing the bad road network of UG, a public educational institution, and instead of dialoguing to find a roadmap to meet the financial obligation the institution took on, to meet the gov't's responsibility, it's resorting to buga buga, y3n t3 gya3, military force and adventurism to address a matter which can be solved purely by dialogue and serious commitment on the part of both parties to meet their respective obligations. As it is, the NDC gov't has lost absolute confidence and trust and goodwill amongst all right thinking and well meaning Ghanaians, judging from their track record. The country is now sinking into the law and might of the jungle, classic symptoms of a failed state and a banana republic. The failure across board with our finances, energy, economy, health, agriculture, unemployment, etc, etc, are all symptoms of failed leadership and the results are there for all to see. The country is now effectively on auto-pilot with a clear lack of leadership, the markings of a coconut republic.
Aluta 10 years ago

The "general public" respects a show of FORCE!

BNI can "detain" anyone, anytime for "investigations"!

The "general public" respects a show of FORCE!

BNI can "detain" anyone, anytime for "investigations"!
CHARLES 10 years ago

How did this Clown Jokah become a Prof? he should Go to Hell.

How did this Clown Jokah become a Prof? he should Go to Hell.
G George 10 years ago

It is very sad and worrying that Professors who are well respected because they are thought as being knowlegeable are thinking and behaving like stark illiterates.Ghana is not a banana republic.If professor yanka claims he is ...
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It is very sad and worrying that Professors who are well respected because they are thought as being knowlegeable are thinking and behaving like stark illiterates.Ghana is not a banana republic.If professor yanka claims he is not aware of efforts made by the government to reconcile with the intransigent university authorities, then he is in wonderland.Is the prof saying that if some one is detroying a public high way we should watch on until stopped the supreme court?,the government refused to accede to the request of Yanka and his associates to exempt their private universities from paying taxes and so he hasH nothing good for the gov.The laws of ghana are bigger than any prof.His excellency president Mahama takes all of the blames of this country and not any prof.
Asuo-Amponsah 10 years ago

His core constituency and quit being a "Mr. Nice Guy",the better off he would be! For me, I cannot understand why he has been too slow to seize the 'golden opportunities' that have been presented to him to act decisively and ...
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His core constituency and quit being a "Mr. Nice Guy",the better off he would be! For me, I cannot understand why he has been too slow to seize the 'golden opportunities' that have been presented to him to act decisively and show these 'proxy-fighters' who is really in charge in this country! There are lots of teaching appointments in many ivy-league universities waiting to be filled by many of these 'vuvuzela' critics of his govt,so why not engage them in a show-down,and get them to leave! Would Prof. Yanka have dared to poke fun at Papa J or even his late colleague Prof. Atta- Mills?
Pres Mahama should quit his 'cat-dancing' and flex some muscle before he is completely engulfed by real, as well as 'manufactured' events!
T - Force 1 10 years ago

What was the exact reasoning for the demolishing exercise? Is congestion not one of the reasons, if not the reason? Now, what happens to the debris?

What was the exact reasoning for the demolishing exercise? Is congestion not one of the reasons, if not the reason? Now, what happens to the debris?
dan 10 years ago

STOP THE NONSENSE BROTHER LARTEY DID THE RIGHT THING YOU CANT RIPP OFF THE PEOPLE IN GHANA JUST BEACUSE YOU FEEL LIKE IT GET LOST "PROF" YANKAH

STOP THE NONSENSE BROTHER LARTEY DID THE RIGHT THING YOU CANT RIPP OFF THE PEOPLE IN GHANA JUST BEACUSE YOU FEEL LIKE IT GET LOST "PROF" YANKAH
Earl Jones 10 years ago

Gbevlo spoke a language that the university authorities can understand. Despite public anger and a case pending in court, the university authorities unilaterally went ahead to construct a toll booth. So the national security ...
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Gbevlo spoke a language that the university authorities can understand. Despite public anger and a case pending in court, the university authorities unilaterally went ahead to construct a toll booth. So the national security coordinator unilaterally pushed it down. A very effective communication indeed.
Johnny USA 10 years ago

GHANA EVEN NEED THE MILITARY DAYS NOW. WHY I SAY THAT ;UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR START COLLECTING TOLL FEES FROM SUCH ROAD WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM PARLIAMENT & FROM GOV.? IS THAT ACCEPTABLE AND NOT SAME AS MILITARY DAYS.?CALL DO B ...
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GHANA EVEN NEED THE MILITARY DAYS NOW. WHY I SAY THAT ;UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR START COLLECTING TOLL FEES FROM SUCH ROAD WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM PARLIAMENT & FROM GOV.? IS THAT ACCEPTABLE AND NOT SAME AS MILITARY DAYS.?CALL DO BEFORE YOU COMPLAIN?
KnYc(USMC) 10 years ago

Useless as it get. Now the duties of National Security is to demolished tollbooth. What a shame, Col Gbevlo Lartey. Indians are exporting goods out of the country without paying taxes, and you are going after tollbooth. Who p ...
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Useless as it get. Now the duties of National Security is to demolished tollbooth. What a shame, Col Gbevlo Lartey. Indians are exporting goods out of the country without paying taxes, and you are going after tollbooth. Who put this moron at this post? Oh who ever did is a moron.
MARCUS AMPADU 10 years ago

I share your view, Marine, Gbevlo Lartey is dead wrong. The Legon toll booth is not a national security issue.

I share your view, Marine, Gbevlo Lartey is dead wrong. The Legon toll booth is not a national security issue.
Talkertive 10 years ago

Prof Yes oooooooooo. Anything else?

Prof Yes oooooooooo. Anything else?
Ananse K. 10 years ago

University of Ghana rather acted like the military - in contempt of the constitution of Ghana!

University of Ghana rather acted like the military - in contempt of the constitution of Ghana!
TOHUGU 10 years ago

Prof Yankah an NPP stooge. Nothing done by NDC will ever please you.

Prof Yankah an NPP stooge. Nothing done by NDC will ever please you.
Kofi Atenka 10 years ago

Why bring in NPP my darling party into this mess? Is that foolish Aryeetey not NDC? Why do you think he had the audacity to be a toll collector if not for his yummy yummy with Mahama?

Get lost. I think mahama and Atuguba a ...
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Why bring in NPP my darling party into this mess? Is that foolish Aryeetey not NDC? Why do you think he had the audacity to be a toll collector if not for his yummy yummy with Mahama?

Get lost. I think mahama and Atuguba are both thieves. But even thieves make good sometimes and I support Mahama 10,000%.

Those foolish academicians have little to offer the country except writing useless academic papers and challenging pastors as to who are the better robbers of the poor.
peace 10 years ago

are you happy with the lawless behaviours these days. is that what you call democracy.

are you happy with the lawless behaviours these days. is that what you call democracy.
peace 10 years ago

our last resort is the military when all these politicians fail us

our last resort is the military when all these politicians fail us
Concerned Ghanaian 10 years ago

Prof. Yankah is former Pro Vice Chancellor and not as reported.

Prof. Yankah is former Pro Vice Chancellor and not as reported.
otafirgya okoforbo kojo west 10 years ago

northern president and his kokroo chief of staff=disaster.Since when did varsity campus become a highway for motorist.Only in a bankyease republic like Ghana will such a thing happen.ghana want to play the big leagues but she ...
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northern president and his kokroo chief of staff=disaster.Since when did varsity campus become a highway for motorist.Only in a bankyease republic like Ghana will such a thing happen.ghana want to play the big leagues but she is still a third world period.
TEE 10 years ago

NO NOBODY IS IN CONTROL THEY ARE ALL LOOSE

NO NOBODY IS IN CONTROL THEY ARE ALL LOOSE
Nyansasem 10 years ago

Those who fight for justice, do not do so for themselves. They do not do so for those they defend; however, they do so in defense of the constitution. They do so to protect the liberties we all enjoy. If as a country we do no ...
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Those who fight for justice, do not do so for themselves. They do not do so for those they defend; however, they do so in defense of the constitution. They do so to protect the liberties we all enjoy. If as a country we do not collectively condemn National Security for this unconstitutional and unlawful action, the next time it could be your house, your business, your place of employment, or an injustice that will directly affect you. It is then that you will go running and screaming about how a government entity has wronged you. What National Security did is not legal. But Ghanaians are too stupid to see the wrongdoing in it. The lack of due process followed. You mean National Security can arbitrarily decide to tear down structures without a court order? We don't live in a jungle. Using that logic they should stop construction of the circle overpass, because it is inconvenient, a nuisance, and certainly causes traffic. Nonsense nkoaa.
JAK The Ripper 10 years ago

UG should have acted within the ambit of the law. They even flouted an injunction. They had no building permit from any of the relevant authorities.

Gbevlo Lartey and his National Security outfit actually enforce what the ...
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UG should have acted within the ambit of the law. They even flouted an injunction. They had no building permit from any of the relevant authorities.

Gbevlo Lartey and his National Security outfit actually enforce what the constitution via courts mandate.

Demolishing that structure, WITHOUT HURTING ANYONE, in the process was acrrying out government's wishes. Govt & parliament were against the serction of the illegal toll booth. National Security, the enforcer of court edicts, did their job.

End of the matter. Good-bye to bloated academic pomposity (aca-pompo!!!)
Kojo Mesreyami 10 years ago

How can a Prof link this action to bring sanity to a lawless system be construed as the return of the military...I wonder. for far too long bodies seem to do whatever they want. this has to be stopped. Congestion, safety and ...
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How can a Prof link this action to bring sanity to a lawless system be construed as the return of the military...I wonder. for far too long bodies seem to do whatever they want. this has to be stopped. Congestion, safety and sane traffic patterns are relevant in today's commerce... Cheap shot Mr. Prof!!
Kojo Mesreyami 10 years ago

Legon is not a city within Accra, It is a hub for higher learning where students and lecturers reside and do their work, The planning, traffic, safety and health issues in Accra apply to Legon as well. Illegal structures must ...
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Legon is not a city within Accra, It is a hub for higher learning where students and lecturers reside and do their work, The planning, traffic, safety and health issues in Accra apply to Legon as well. Illegal structures must be demolished. take out a development permit and satisfy all the requirements for good planning... that simple!!!!!
JH New York 10 years ago

Prof Yankah, when the then President Rawlings Slapped his elderly Vice President Mr Kow Nkansah Arkaah,you were one of those people present in the room at the time.
Later when you were asked about it,afraid of being hauled ...
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Prof Yankah, when the then President Rawlings Slapped his elderly Vice President Mr Kow Nkansah Arkaah,you were one of those people present in the room at the time.
Later when you were asked about it,afraid of being hauled off to be dumped in the high Seas under the Covers of darkness, you denied you did not See Rawlings Slapped Arkaah.
Now you have the courage to talk against a good action by the National Security Coordinator to avert that Legon University Toollboth nonsensical.Democracy does not imply endorsement of wistful decision by the Legon University.And democracy does not mean anything that could be reasonably dealt with should go to the Court.
Finally,democracy is good because you have now find your Voice.No more military dress under a dress Suit.
JH New York 10 years ago

found your Voice.

found your Voice.
T.T 10 years ago

As for this I support the NS 100%.it is the language they understand.the next action is to arrest all those collecting the illegal toll in a rambo style.tweaeee! Idiot!

As for this I support the NS 100%.it is the language they understand.the next action is to arrest all those collecting the illegal toll in a rambo style.tweaeee! Idiot!
stanley 10 years ago

Legion must respect orders, de legion administration is not n will never be superior to the presidency. The leaders there always aim at drawing the government backward. Think of producing self employed graduates

Legion must respect orders, de legion administration is not n will never be superior to the presidency. The leaders there always aim at drawing the government backward. Think of producing self employed graduates
Yes 10 years ago

Professor ,where are you when moyor Kojo Bonso used military and took over kejetia bus Terminal from legal contractor ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Ghanians must not be selective

Professor ,where are you when moyor Kojo Bonso used military and took over kejetia bus Terminal from legal contractor ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Ghanians must not be selective
Kofi Atenka 10 years ago

Academics should be models of law "abidement". Jesus said "if salt loses its taste it is thrown on the ground and trampled upon. Yes, the academics have earned the "right" to be treated with scorn. You go on one those maratho ...
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Academics should be models of law "abidement". Jesus said "if salt loses its taste it is thrown on the ground and trampled upon. Yes, the academics have earned the "right" to be treated with scorn. You go on one those marathon meetings where they argue unnecessary and out of this you decide to break the law. What if GIMPA decides to erect a toll booth, and KNUST, and UCC and Achimota school and Prempeh College and, and, and,....?

You have no IMAGINATION whatsoever of creating wealth or obtaining money EXCEPT increasing school fees and padding up taxi fares. Who needs to go to school to do what these school leaders do?
Tweaaaaa

This is NOT a matter of politics 'cos I think Mahama is a fraud. But even fools get it done once a while, and this is one of them.
O' Fran 10 years ago

IS ANYBODY IN CONTROL?
Is anybody in control?!! Ghana is on a slippery slope and no-one can tell where we are headed.

IS ANYBODY IN CONTROL?
Is anybody in control?!! Ghana is on a slippery slope and no-one can tell where we are headed.
still rastafari 10 years ago

gbevlo is a hooligan pure & simple......

gbevlo is a hooligan pure & simple......
celebrims 10 years ago

taxes everywhere,? Ghana man dey suffer. i really support gbelvo

taxes everywhere,? Ghana man dey suffer. i really support gbelvo
still rastafari 10 years ago

gbevlo had s difficult upbringing

gbevlo had s difficult upbringing
HONESTY 10 years ago

Yankah, your NPP biases are clouding your thinking. Can any landlord just get up and erect a structure alongside a public highway, cause and create chaos, endanger public safety and the government will fold its arms? Have you ...
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Yankah, your NPP biases are clouding your thinking. Can any landlord just get up and erect a structure alongside a public highway, cause and create chaos, endanger public safety and the government will fold its arms? Have you lost your senses like that?

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