Erecting of toll booth was a recipe for anarchy - Pratt

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BRANDY 10 years ago

ever since ndc took over and embarked on massive create loot and share, there has been nothing but anarchy in ghana....look at bettymould and barton odro and woyome and cp and waterville, and subah, sada, gyeeda, six classroo ...
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ever since ndc took over and embarked on massive create loot and share, there has been nothing but anarchy in ghana....look at bettymould and barton odro and woyome and cp and waterville, and subah, sada, gyeeda, six classroom blks for 350,000.00 ghc instead of 80,000.00 under npp.....asidu nketia bui blocks overpriced to dupe the state....its been nothing but anarch anarchy anarchy........ide biii kekee...
BIN LARDEN 10 years ago

Democracy that we are practicing today really put us at great loss of our sense and humanity. Frankly speaking, we need to organize our own democracy the way it will suit a black man. This particular too boot at Legon, when i ...
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Democracy that we are practicing today really put us at great loss of our sense and humanity. Frankly speaking, we need to organize our own democracy the way it will suit a black man. This particular too boot at Legon, when it was first introduced almost all the opposition parties were against it completely with out any reservations. All of a sudden, when National security officials demolished it, the same opposition came out and against it. So now looking at it very well, where are this people coming from? Are they stomach politicians to a point of just opposing anything that ruling party do? It sound nonsense from from all angle of opposition. At the end of the day, you found that, Ghanaians are so wicked and stupid that, what ever is said to them, they quickly accept it with judging it by using their sense. But rather go and support whatever that may result in their favour even if it is bad to all Ghanaians.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 10 years ago

Always insulting on this forum but you fail to remember that "BROFO YE DRU." Read over your postings before you insult people.

Always insulting on this forum but you fail to remember that "BROFO YE DRU." Read over your postings before you insult people.
insight to the bone 10 years ago

Nobody can hide the light and true destiny of the great nation of Akan. they use all kinds of schemes and tricks to undermine or deny a proper standard to us but we shall never surrender. we shall change and adapt as like the ...
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Nobody can hide the light and true destiny of the great nation of Akan. they use all kinds of schemes and tricks to undermine or deny a proper standard to us but we shall never surrender. we shall change and adapt as like the Israelis we are the chosen people of God and he in his great design has made us diverse but unified in spirit. the ashantis like the tribe of Judah are and will remain an integral part of our being to to attack any one part we all end up feeling it sooner or later. they have succeed in turning some of our chiefs and kings against us and work for their evil ungodly agenda but we still see clearly . God has brought us into the 21st century and with that a new system of governance and state of mind based on democracy since it is HE alone who blesses the individuals with the gift of leadership wisdom and justice irrespective of status at birth. he has shown us the blue print of the way forward in the bible and other holy books and the time has come to free ourselves from this man made bondage called Ghana. just as in the Ukraine we must fight so the truth will come out , fear not the battle as they will crumble like the walls of Jericho . cast away our so called fake leaders and politicians who are nothing but cowards and like our enemies fear even their own shadows . yes God has put a million fears in their empty bodies as he who does not fear the Lord , the Lord will ensure all fears of the world will reside in him. They threaten us with superstition , juju and what have you and we say fuck you and go to hell as the divine power is with us . Yes all the tribes of Akan are fingers on the same hands and God has ordained we remain united so our strength and light will be visible throughout the whole world and universe , our time has come . everyday its becoming clearer and clearer to all children of Akan that we must prepare mentally for a battle of freedom . they come with tricks that say we must take a non Akan as our leader because its nice ? do they not think that out of 30 million Akans we can not find sensible down to earth leaders and warriors to lead our own people to our own destiny? a govt of the people and by the people is what the 21st century democracy is all about . let them continue to play with the consensus and other figures that justify their fantasy and enable them to marginalize the participation of the Akan majority in the Affairs of their own land , to marginalize us thus preventing us to afford a better standard for our people . The had of God has given them pestilence after pestilence but they refuse to let our people go , soon they will be swept away like chaff in the hurricane of fury . Long live the republic of Akan and don't you forget it as now the Fanti speakers, Twi speakers, Ashantis and other tribes of Akan are now one .
Ackah 10 years ago

Was Kwesi Pratt not in Ghana when his hon. Minister for roads and transport was encouraging Ghanaians to build their roads and collect tolls to offset the cost? Where were you Kwesi Pratt and what did you say about that?

Was Kwesi Pratt not in Ghana when his hon. Minister for roads and transport was encouraging Ghanaians to build their roads and collect tolls to offset the cost? Where were you Kwesi Pratt and what did you say about that?
Asuo-Amponsah 10 years ago

Officials,especially political appointees,who cannot think through public statements they make.
Let`s just say that Minister does not know what is good for the people who entrusted this administration with power! I hope he h ...
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Officials,especially political appointees,who cannot think through public statements they make.
Let`s just say that Minister does not know what is good for the people who entrusted this administration with power! I hope he has the courage to stand before his cabinet colleagues to defend that reckless pronouncement!
Solomon Dormenyo Quist 10 years ago

Thank you Asuo-Amponsah.

The Minister is human. Those using his advocacy as a point of departure to buttress their argument are as reckless as he is. As Kwesi Pratt aptly opined, WHERE WILL THE LINE BE DRAWN. The erection ...
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Thank you Asuo-Amponsah.

The Minister is human. Those using his advocacy as a point of departure to buttress their argument are as reckless as he is. As Kwesi Pratt aptly opined, WHERE WILL THE LINE BE DRAWN. The erection of the toll booth was a recipe for lawlessness. Every one or group of persons at the whims and/or caprices will erect a structure on a thoroughfare to generate funds.

It was really bewildering when comments just after the demolition questioned the relevance of the Security Co-ordinator to the existence of the booth. The tollbooth was becoming a source disequilibrium and so became a security issue.

I had opportunity to contribute to the recent debate surrounding the saga of the alleged infestation of tilapia from Ghana and the Security Coordinator's pronouncement on the issue when most comments aversed to the fact that it was none of his business, forgetting that FOOD SECURITY is an integral part of the broader dictates of national security that is why Fishery related issues falls under DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY in the USA.

The pursuit of National Security embraces a whole range of issues and anything, omissions and or commissions that will disturb the social fabric, equilibrium, or bring about national discord becomes a security threat to a nation that is serious of its survival and must be dealt with speedily by all means possible because the interest of the majority always subsumes that of the minority. This is evidenced from the great proactive nations and the lackadaisical mediocre ones.The former will institute pre-emptive actions and damn the consequences whilst the latter will wait for divine interventions.
GHFUO, be serious & change ur MENtali 10 years ago

give the students their refunds!

give the students their refunds!
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 10 years ago

So this is the best reasoning that could come out of our premier university! Even GPRTU which is run by mainly illiterates would behave like this.

And to the extent of defying government? What is sadder is that otherwise k ...
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So this is the best reasoning that could come out of our premier university! Even GPRTU which is run by mainly illiterates would behave like this.

And to the extent of defying government? What is sadder is that otherwise knowledgeable people supported their action. Politics are our bane!!!
KING 10 years ago

KWESI ALWAYS HAVE NEGATION MIND. HOW CAN YOU EQUATE ROAD CONSTRUCTION TO BUYING OF COMPUTERS?. WILL PEOPLE DRIVE ON THE COMPUTERS? THIS IS SILLY ARGUMENT.

KWESI ALWAYS HAVE NEGATION MIND. HOW CAN YOU EQUATE ROAD CONSTRUCTION TO BUYING OF COMPUTERS?. WILL PEOPLE DRIVE ON THE COMPUTERS? THIS IS SILLY ARGUMENT.
Solomon Dormenyo Quist 10 years ago

Delve into his logic and will UNDERSTAND his chain of thought.

Delve into his logic and will UNDERSTAND his chain of thought.
Vuvuzela 10 years ago

So this merits expletive?

Pratt is not explicitly drawing analogies, he is simply making a logical argument, one in which internal regulations permit institutions to erect tolls after a particular need is invoked, thereby ...
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So this merits expletive?

Pratt is not explicitly drawing analogies, he is simply making a logical argument, one in which internal regulations permit institutions to erect tolls after a particular need is invoked, thereby finding reasons to support a bad business.

Maybe Legon could erect tolls but they don't have obstruct free circulation of the public to a situation where it becomes security nuisance.
Obed Adore 10 years ago

"SILLY ARGUMENT", oh please!!!!! Think through and come again King!

"SILLY ARGUMENT", oh please!!!!! Think through and come again King!
Avor 10 years ago

Good Analysis.

Good Analysis.
AMB 10 years ago

Kudos Larry. We need more people like you to pump sense into the heads of some silly people. I hv always been your secret admirer. I will arrange to see u.

Kudos Larry. We need more people like you to pump sense into the heads of some silly people. I hv always been your secret admirer. I will arrange to see u.
John 10 years ago

For what purpose AMB?

For what purpose AMB?
MENSAH 10 years ago

Did you support Gbevlo's statement made on the MYSTERIOUS GOLD on board a chartered plane,bound for IRAN,in transit at TURKEY,that was impounded by the latter?
HE SAID IT MIGHT BE TRASH.

Where was GBEVLO LARTEY IN ALL THE ...
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Did you support Gbevlo's statement made on the MYSTERIOUS GOLD on board a chartered plane,bound for IRAN,in transit at TURKEY,that was impounded by the latter?
HE SAID IT MIGHT BE TRASH.

Where was GBEVLO LARTEY IN ALL THESE TWIST,BEFORE THE GOLD LANDED IN TURKEY?
Yawed 10 years ago

How

How
JANE 10 years ago

QUOTE KWESI PRATT" IN RESPONSE TO THE TOLL BOOTH DEMOLISHED "RAMBO-STYLE|" BY THE NATIONAL SECURITY CAPO, COL. GBEVLO LARTEY.

"That was a recipe for anarchy, total anarchy in the country and should not be tolerated".

U ...
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QUOTE KWESI PRATT" IN RESPONSE TO THE TOLL BOOTH DEMOLISHED "RAMBO-STYLE|" BY THE NATIONAL SECURITY CAPO, COL. GBEVLO LARTEY.

"That was a recipe for anarchy, total anarchy in the country and should not be tolerated".

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MY TAKE:

DO NOT BE DECEIVED INTO THINKING THAT THE WHOLE OF GHANA IS NOT IN ANARCHY.

IN A COUNTRY WHERE THE LEADERSHIP HAVE CARVED OUT AN "ARTICLE NONSENSE OFFICE HOLDERS" CLIQUE BY CONSTITUTIONAL MEANS TO LOOT POOR OLD MOTHER GHANA, THAT'S WHAT YOU WOULD EXPECT.

OUR NATION "WILL NEVER SEE DAYLIGHT" IF WE DO NOT GET RID OF THOSE ARTICLE NONSENSE OFFICE HOLDERS CONSTITUTIONAL CLAUSES.

ANYWAY, WHEN ARE YOU GUYS PLANNING TO COMPLETE FURNISHING JJ RAWLING'S PLUSH BRAND NEW HOUSE BUILT BY THE GHANA TAX PAYER, AND GET KUFUOR AND JJ TO REFUND ALL THOSE STOLEN MONIES BELONGING TO "POOR OLD" MOTHER GHANA.
INUSAH 10 years ago

Only the ustupid dirty tribal Ashantis, who have no single sense in thier ugly big and clone heads would insult a better human like Gbevlo. If only they can have a quater of a caliber of this man! They are swine without equal ...
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Only the ustupid dirty tribal Ashantis, who have no single sense in thier ugly big and clone heads would insult a better human like Gbevlo. If only they can have a quater of a caliber of this man! They are swine without equal. Despeartions and frustrations and hungry for power have turned them into donkeys without sense. And they think this rubbish and bush behaviour would give then power. Only their dirty rat hunting idiots would vote for them. Swines!
Me 10 years ago

Mr. Pratt Your analysis doesn't make sense though I share your view regarding the demolition of the toll booth. The UG authorities would not use proceeds from the toll to purchase a computer or use it for other needs but to h ...
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Mr. Pratt Your analysis doesn't make sense though I share your view regarding the demolition of the toll booth. The UG authorities would not use proceeds from the toll to purchase a computer or use it for other needs but to help maintain the road. How do you compare apples to oranges. If government fails to help Korle-bu acquire medical equipment, the only non-orthodox way for Korle-bu would be to increase cost of service delivery and NOT MOUNT TOLL for levies. Mr. Know all Kwesi Brat sometimes your analysis doesn't make sense at all.
John Essel 10 years ago

The argument and the analysis Pratt is making is very unintellectual. He will fail in an exam with that analysis. The University has built a road and usage of that road should attract fee. How do you equate it with computer a ...
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The argument and the analysis Pratt is making is very unintellectual. He will fail in an exam with that analysis. The University has built a road and usage of that road should attract fee. How do you equate it with computer and roads and also medical and roads. What university did this guy go
Onua Fransoa 10 years ago

Gbevlo Lartey took the best decision ever concerning this toll booth at UG.
If all Institutions in the country, communities and few benevolent citizens that contribute their quota in nation building should erect a toll booth ...
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Gbevlo Lartey took the best decision ever concerning this toll booth at UG.
If all Institutions in the country, communities and few benevolent citizens that contribute their quota in nation building should erect a toll booth, then we might need wings, Oooo!ad3n?
vee 10 years ago

Mr Kwesi Pratt,you are bless to ghana when ever l linsting to you,l become so happay because you always tell them the thruth.keep telling them the truth till they learn from you.just about two weeks ago l watched your inte ...
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Mr Kwesi Pratt,you are bless to ghana when ever l linsting to you,l become so happay because you always tell them the thruth.keep telling them the truth till they learn from you.just about two weeks ago l watched your interview about ghana on one of germany programes and you spoke well and explain everything they need to know from you,it was amazing.some people think everything which is good is wrong because is Mahama who is ruling ghana so everything right is wrong that is bad.infact God bless you.
Legon Student 10 years ago

Does road and traffic infrastructure come under national security now? In what capacity was Gbevlo writing to the university authorities, if in deed he did write. How come that it has taken this while for such information t ...
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Does road and traffic infrastructure come under national security now? In what capacity was Gbevlo writing to the university authorities, if in deed he did write. How come that it has taken this while for such information to come out? Gbevlo could have informed the world in his first interviews what he had done which precipitated his instructing his men to cause the criminal damage!
Even if the university authorities were doing something wrong, which we all supposed they were, and the national security outfit were concerned about the security implications, why did Gbevlo not use the appropriate channels to draw the university's attention to the situation? The university is under the ministry of Education, and there is also a government ministry in charge of roads. These were the channels Gbevlo could have consulted.
In most civilised countries, the people in charge of state security are rarely glamorised the way we do it in Ghana. The heads of the CIA, MI5 and KGB do not expose their identities so easily. Nobody ever comes out in the open to point out a member of the SAS until long after the retire from operations. Our Gbevlo should learn how to protect state security by staying out of politics and the unnecessary exposure he is attracting to himself. It is about time he was replaced, because it appears he has been at the post for too long and is now starting to flex his wings unnecessarily.
Fofo EX coach GPRTU 10 years ago

Did the school obtain a permi from lands and was approved then the school can sue to get
get some money. Guys this should be the debate.

Did the school obtain a permi from lands and was approved then the school can sue to get
get some money. Guys this should be the debate.
KELEVE KORMI 10 years ago

l also support the demolishing done by the sec. cordt. even though l favour the idea that institutions such as the u.g. could find other means of making good money, l do not subscribe to the road tolling. it cannot be so cons ...
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l also support the demolishing done by the sec. cordt. even though l favour the idea that institutions such as the u.g. could find other means of making good money, l do not subscribe to the road tolling. it cannot be so considering the current legislation concerning public roads vesting. the ug authorities also over privileged themselves by exempting themselves from the burden of paying for the same roads they would use more than any other persons/people. again the ug authorities should have known better the magnitude of political cost of their action of creating toll system in the university. so looking all of these one could conclude the subtle way the ug authorities are creating political problem for the government. and therefore the national security has considered appropriate to act this way.
Zorc 10 years ago

This gentleman whom i respect soo much came out condemning Gbevlo Lartey just as he condemned Tsikata and at the end of the day even Legon authorities have sin their "real size". Ghana is a lawful country.

This gentleman whom i respect soo much came out condemning Gbevlo Lartey just as he condemned Tsikata and at the end of the day even Legon authorities have sin their "real size". Ghana is a lawful country.
Adom 10 years ago

Was the Toll booth erected without official permission?

Was the Toll booth erected without official permission?
MENSAH 10 years ago

The dust is already settled,therefore we don't need any more comments on it.
Where was this PRATT when KNUTS OFFICIALS were flexing their muscles against Gbevlo Lartey?
Stop the hypocrisy.

The dust is already settled,therefore we don't need any more comments on it.
Where was this PRATT when KNUTS OFFICIALS were flexing their muscles against Gbevlo Lartey?
Stop the hypocrisy.
Ka na wu 10 years ago

Kwesi, you drove the nail right in the
head. Anarchy! Anarchy! would have been the order of the day; and Ghana's centre would not have holed.
I believe Gbevlo Lartey's action had the backing of the presidency.

Kwesi, you drove the nail right in the
head. Anarchy! Anarchy! would have been the order of the day; and Ghana's centre would not have holed.
I believe Gbevlo Lartey's action had the backing of the presidency.
Papacy, Samuel Conduah 10 years ago

thank you kwesi

thank you kwesi

Erecting of toll booth was a recipe for anarchy - Pratt

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