Africa's destiny in its own hands - Otabil

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don`t care!!! Hmmmm 10 years ago

Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.Hmmmmm!

Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.Hmmmmm!
don`t care!!! Hmmmm 10 years ago

Hmmmmm! sagacious once said....Our problems are man-made, therefore they may be solved by man. And man can be as big as he wants. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.

It is in your moments of decision that y ...
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Hmmmmm! sagacious once said....Our problems are man-made, therefore they may be solved by man. And man can be as big as he wants. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.

It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped....also Destiny has two ways of crushing us - by refusing our wishes and by fulfilling them.

The law of harvest is to reap more than you sow. Sow an act, and you reap a habit. Sow a habit and you reap a character. Sow a character and you reap a destiny.

There is a mysterious cycle in human events. To some generations much is given. Of other generations much is expected. This generation of Ghanaians has a rendezvous with destiny.

thatz why...Your life will be no better than the plans you make and the action you take. You are the architect and builder of your own life, fortune, destiny......
Actions are the seed of fate deeds grow into destiny.

Our destiny changes with our thought; we shall become what we wish to become, do what we wish to do, when our habitual thought corresponds with our desire.

thanx Pastor Otabil 4 your insight...We fail to see that we can control our destiny; make ourselves do whatever is possible; make ourselves become whatever we long to be....

There is a destiny which makes us brothers; none goes his way alone. All that we send into the lives of others comes back into our own.

don`t care=>> Lots of folks confuse bad management with destiny.
Sow an act, and you reap a habit.
Kweku 10 years ago

This is not new ideology, theory or concept. Its a well known fact since antiquity, but however good 'destiny in our hands' sounds its only a matter of wish or dream until conscious attempt is made to make it happen.

My p ...
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This is not new ideology, theory or concept. Its a well known fact since antiquity, but however good 'destiny in our hands' sounds its only a matter of wish or dream until conscious attempt is made to make it happen.

My perspective is, has Africa identified even a destiny yet let alone a hand to carry? We sing a lot of songs about the African destiny but what exactly is our destiny in the first place?

I believe all the so-called 'civilise people' we admire firstly thought of the least among destinies that for every human being to be stabled in mind to identify a desirable destination they must have food, clothing and shelter. These are basics of HUMANS that must start with any society, but unfortunately Africa has not visualise any yet.

From the above comes WHO is the African and how could s/he/it identify themselves with an approach that ensures that the basics above are real and that is what all KINDS of people struggled for and maybe still struggling with before anything else. For this reason what makes it impossible for the African to get our hands on these basics.

What makes it IMPOSSIBLE to visualise and go for at least the basics of human necessities spells who the AFRICAN is? Simply refusing to take the challenge to live as humans that are mandated to OWN THEMSELVES.
Washington 10 years ago

It is a shame he did not mention that as the secret to his success. Open your hand to God`s work and the God will open the Heavens upon your life.
That is how you receive Divine Prosperity. Lots of pastors are afraid to talk ...
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It is a shame he did not mention that as the secret to his success. Open your hand to God`s work and the God will open the Heavens upon your life.
That is how you receive Divine Prosperity. Lots of pastors are afraid to talk about it because they do not want to be misunderstood.
william 10 years ago

Many of them started in classrooms or under trees! Eastwood Anaba started in a classroom in Bolga! Agyin Asare I hear somewhere Tamale! Many others did the same from humble beginnings. Growing into a huge church business does ...
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Many of them started in classrooms or under trees! Eastwood Anaba started in a classroom in Bolga! Agyin Asare I hear somewhere Tamale! Many others did the same from humble beginnings. Growing into a huge church business does not represent success in the eyes of GOD ALMGHTY! It matters more how you mentor GOD'S PEOPLE TO DO HIS WILL, NOT TO PAY TITHES INCLUDING STEALING TO DO SO AND BLAMING POLITICIANS! MENTORING INCLUDES LIVING THE HUMILITY OF CHRIST TO HELP THE YPUTH MATCH WORDS WITH ACTION!TO THE EXTENT POLITICIANS, PROFESSIONALS, YOUTH AND ESPECIALLY WOMEN, FILL OUR CHURCHES AND YET WE COMPLAIN SHOULD TELL YOU THE WRONG THING IS CONTINUOUSLY REPEATED BY PASTORS AND CHURCH INSTITUTIONS! ADDTESS IT, AND THE KINGDOM OF SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WILL BE OURS AGAIN!!how you handle your humble beginnings and your so-called success matter a lot. Even when you think you are doing well, 'checky wu hun'!
Aggrey 10 years ago

PEOPLE OF GHANA. MAHAMA CAN'T HELP YOU.
GIVE TO THE WORK OF GOD AND THE HEAVENS WILL OPEN UPON YOUR LIFE. FIND A CHURCH THAT TAKES CARE OF THE FINANCIAL NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE AND SUPPORT IT. THAT IS GOD`s WORK AND SEE WHAT HAP ...
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PEOPLE OF GHANA. MAHAMA CAN'T HELP YOU.
GIVE TO THE WORK OF GOD AND THE HEAVENS WILL OPEN UPON YOUR LIFE. FIND A CHURCH THAT TAKES CARE OF THE FINANCIAL NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE AND SUPPORT IT. THAT IS GOD`s WORK AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR FINANCIAL LIFE. GOD BLESS YOU.
Kweku 10 years ago

Supporting God's work is caring for those in need. Giving your money to pastors who are already taking the little the poor got would have no effect frankly speaking.

Supporting God's work is caring for those in need. Giving your money to pastors who are already taking the little the poor got would have no effect frankly speaking.
Gonzaga 10 years ago

This is nothing new. Kwame Nkrumah said it in 1957 Ghana independence specch. We are just greedy, foolish stupid and tribalistic. We can't think for ourselves including the Prophet. What car does he drive? God save us.

This is nothing new. Kwame Nkrumah said it in 1957 Ghana independence specch. We are just greedy, foolish stupid and tribalistic. We can't think for ourselves including the Prophet. What car does he drive? God save us.
MENSAH 10 years ago

The Bible teaches:

Do not muscle,tighten,brace,the horse that treads the corn,for the toil labourer is worthy of,deserves his reward,pay.

THE CALLED,TRUE,FAITHFUL PASTORS,MEN-OF GOD,preach the truth concerning the WORD ...
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The Bible teaches:

Do not muscle,tighten,brace,the horse that treads the corn,for the toil labourer is worthy of,deserves his reward,pay.

THE CALLED,TRUE,FAITHFUL PASTORS,MEN-OF GOD,preach the truth concerning the WORD OF GOD.
They deserved to be paid accordingly.
We do not have to expect them to wear worn-out shoes,tartared dresses that are faded-out,ugly-looking and appears to be good for nothing,with no self-esteem.
I will not go to such churches to hear one preach to me.Because that person might not have understood,the principles of God,and the laws that control,govern them.

An American billionaire once said:
If he becomes broke,with only US$200.00 left in his pocket,he will never go to a cheap restaurant,but where he would meet billionaires of his calibre.
WHY?
THAT'S THE PLACE HE WOULD MEET THOSE WITH SOUND,INNOVATIVE,TOP-NOTCH IDEAS,TO LEARN FROM.T
hat can help him leap once more.
If you want to win in life,go with the winners.
I DON'T MEAN THIEVES,CORRUPT PEOPLE HERE,AS WINNERS,BUT:
The serious in life who come up with ideas that bring wealth,development,success,innovation,breakthroughs and ensures problem-solving.
I AM ONE OF THEM.
Kweku 10 years ago

This is not new ideology, theory or concept. Its a well known fact since antiquity, but however good 'destiny in our hands' sounds its only a matter of wish or dream until conscious attempt is made to make it happen.

My ...
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This is not new ideology, theory or concept. Its a well known fact since antiquity, but however good 'destiny in our hands' sounds its only a matter of wish or dream until conscious attempt is made to make it happen.

My perspective is, has Africa identified even a destiny yet let alone a hand to carry? We sing a lot of songs about the African destiny but what exactly is our destiny in the first place?

I believe all the so-called 'civilise people' we admire firstly thought of the least among destinies that for every human being to be stabled in mind to identify a desirable destination they must have food, clothing and shelter. These are basics of HUMANS that must start with any society, but unfortunately Africa has not visualise any yet.

From the above comes WHO is the African and how could s/he/it identify themselves with an approach that ensures that the basics above are real and that is what all KINDS of people struggled for and maybe still struggling with before anything else. For this reason what makes it impossible for the African to get our hands on these basics.

What makes it IMPOSSIBLE to visualise and go for at least the basics of human necessities spells who the AFRICAN is? Simply refusing to take the challenge to live as humans that are mandated to OWN THEMSELVES.
ELINAM 10 years ago

One of my heroes is Pastor Otable. His inspirational speeches and afrocentric approach to things and developments made him stand out from the crowd for me.
With that said, I'd like to point his attention to the Kanda cluster ...
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One of my heroes is Pastor Otable. His inspirational speeches and afrocentric approach to things and developments made him stand out from the crowd for me.
With that said, I'd like to point his attention to the Kanda cluster of schools where he humbly started is in ruins and I think is now on his blind side.
I would like the ICGC to go back and renovate and upgrade it to show the government and MOED how schools in the 21st century should look like.
A modern and clean school different from the old colonial straight line ugly looking school building is the beginning of shaping a child who might have come from a very challenging back ground to open up to new possibilities and new dreams and may become a great and modern city engineer one day.
See ya.... 10 years ago

Your case is referred to Ministry of Education or Opera Winfrey's philanthropic project office in South Africa other than ICGC because, as you can see Dr Otabil and his ICGC are into purely profit-making-tax-free business and ...
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Your case is referred to Ministry of Education or Opera Winfrey's philanthropic project office in South Africa other than ICGC because, as you can see Dr Otabil and his ICGC are into purely profit-making-tax-free business and fleecing of the poor in the name of training young entrepreneurs under the auspices of prosperity gospel.
Repugnant. 10 years ago

I cannot understand why Ghana continues to built latrine looking classrooms either. Thanks again.

I cannot understand why Ghana continues to built latrine looking classrooms either. Thanks again.
Kweku 10 years ago

This is not new ideology, theory or concept. Its a well known fact since antiquity, but however good 'destiny in our hands' sounds its only a matter of wish or dream until conscious attempt is made to make it happen.

My p ...
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This is not new ideology, theory or concept. Its a well known fact since antiquity, but however good 'destiny in our hands' sounds its only a matter of wish or dream until conscious attempt is made to make it happen.

My perspective is, has Africa identified even a destiny yet let alone a hand to carry? We sing a lot of songs about the African destiny but what exactly is our destiny in the first place?

I believe all the so-called 'civilise people' we admire firstly thought of the least among destinies that for every human being to be stabled in mind to identify a desirable destination they must have food, clothing and shelter. These are basics of HUMANS that must start with any society, but unfortunately Africa has not visualise any yet.

From the above comes WHO is the African and how could s/he/it identify themselves with an approach that ensures that the basics above are real and that is what all KINDS of people struggled for and maybe still struggling with before anything else. For this reason what makes it impossible for the African to get our hands on these basics.

What makes it IMPOSSIBLE to visualise and go for at least the basics of human necessities spells who the AFRICAN is? Simply refusing to take the challenge to live as humans that are mandated to OWN THEMSELVES.
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 10 years ago

I rate NPP the most corrupt institution in Ghana followed closely by the Church. The Police will place a distant third with CEPS closely behind them.

But by far the most horrible profession is the GMA.

I rate NPP the most corrupt institution in Ghana followed closely by the Church. The Police will place a distant third with CEPS closely behind them.

But by far the most horrible profession is the GMA.
Dr, Fianko 10 years ago

Leadership is all it takes for our economic take-off. Evidently and pitifully, we are bereft of the vision and inspiration that leadership brings to the table for social mobilization and actualization. There is no sense of ur ...
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Leadership is all it takes for our economic take-off. Evidently and pitifully, we are bereft of the vision and inspiration that leadership brings to the table for social mobilization and actualization. There is no sense of urgency in addressing fundamental issues confronting us. We have reduced serious matters to political jesting and propaganda whilst the vulnerable sections of society get pommeled by squalor and penury.
OBURONIBA FITAFITA 10 years ago

I just want to share this beautiful writing by a prominent member of GLU :

Somebody "wrote:

“A university lecturer once told me how when he bought Ghana rice for the family his wife would feed the dogs with it!”

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I just want to share this beautiful writing by a prominent member of GLU :

Somebody "wrote:

“A university lecturer once told me how when he bought Ghana rice for the family his wife would feed the dogs with it!”

Ooooch!

And you wrote:

“Why must I buy Ghana rice when it's loaded with sand?”

Folks, the Quality of any product is a statistical issue and can change with time and effort and feedback. Feedback is the process of evaluation and correction and improvement. If the time you tasted that rice it had pebbles, a feedback to the company can change that within a month. In the 1950s, 60s we considered Japanese products inferior and today they are associated with high quality even by Americans.

I purchased and tried some Ghanaian unpolished rice, which I deem a more healthy variety than the polished white rice. This was around 2005-2006 time. I really enjoyed it and did not see any pebbles in it. As a note I had stopped eating rice since I came to America since we have so many varieties of things I can eat similar to rice (Couscous, Quinoa, etc), compared to high school days. In fact I was pleasantly surprised of the Ghanaian rice. So please don’t give up so easily on it. Let us try to give these people a feedback. It will help if news writers will do what Western media do – provide their name and email and sometimes phone contact for feedback.

Some Hollywood celebrities stopped buying Jaguar in the 1980s due to very poor quality and reliability. Japanese whipped the British out of America for about 2 decades, using Lexus, a substitute for the real thing, Mercedes, with almost identical imitation. Today Jaguar realized their mistake and back on the America market with a vim!

Fiat also made a mistake and pulled out of the American market in the 1970s when Toyota took food out of their mouth in the small car market. After almost 30 or more years Fiat is back, with some alliance with some American company.

Ghanaian culture is good at imitation but very weak in adaptation and leaning the good things to catch up from others. I still have not found the answer why the Gas and Fantes on the Coast did not send technical spies to Europe to find out how the white man built those large ships. After 300 years some of our artisans learned how to make guns, but not with enough capital to make it into ammunitions manufacturer and exporter. Our leadership has never understood global business and sometimes ago I heard even the government wanted to ban locally made weapons! How more naïve or even stupid (to use Prof. Ayittey’s words) can a people be!

We are so selfish and greedy we do not want to support our fellow Ghanaians to succeed?

An Akan proverb says when a sheep thinks it is ruining the image of the town with his waste all over the place, little does it know it is ruining its own tail. All the politicians have their kids going overseas to study and most of these kids do not even want to return and continue the profession of their parents in public hustling and possible thievery.

BTW Isn’t that what we call stupidity? Just asking!"
MENSAH 10 years ago

That's what we call stupidity,indeed!

That's what we call stupidity,indeed!
BRANDY 10 years ago

WE ARE INDEED RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR SELF DESTRUCTION...just look at what the wicked ndc did the moment they took power....they plunged into shameful thievery and thievery.... We Reap What We Sowed,,,,We Sowed Fake Judgement Deb ...
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WE ARE INDEED RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR SELF DESTRUCTION...just look at what the wicked ndc did the moment they took power....they plunged into shameful thievery and thievery.... We Reap What We Sowed,,,,We Sowed Fake Judgement Debts, Almost One Billion Dollars....We Sowed Woyome 45 Million Dollars, We Sowed Waterville 46 Million Dollars,.....We Sowed Gyeed, Subah, Sada, ....We Sowed Inflated Contracts Like Six Classroom Blks Costing 400,000.00 Ghc Under Ndc Instead Of 80,000.00 Under Npp....We Sowed 8.7 Billion Ghc Overexpenditure In 2012 Just For Ndc And John Mahama To Win Elections....We Sowed A Great Deal Of Thievery And Corruption Whilst Men Of God And Duncan Williams Continue To Sit Idle By Or Got Involved In Thieving Themselves.......So What Is Duncan Williams Saying To God.....We Are Reaping What The Ndc Govt Has Sowed.

Ablakwah Look At The Poverty Of Volta Region And Its Natives And Yet You Were Asking Ghanaians To Pay Out 1.5 Billion Dollars To Africa Auto Ltd.....And You Even Tried To Influence Martin Amidu To Do Same By Looting And Sharing Fake Judgement Debts To Cronies And Criminal Friends Of Yours........It Is Only In Ghana That Criminals Like U Will Continue To Represent Their People In Govt Despite Ur Criminal Conduct In Office Since Ndc Took Over And The Doors Were Opened For Looting And Sharing..........It Is Ndc That Has Destroyed The Economy With Criminal Acts Like Building Six-Classroom Blk For 400,000.00 Ghc Instead Of 80,000.00 By Npp And Kuffuor......Gyeeda, Subah, Sada, And 8.7 Bn Ghc Overexpenditure In 2012 Just For Mahama To Win Elections......Satan Is In Bed With U All In Ndc And So U Will Suffer More Than This.
Son of Africa 10 years ago

The monent a citizen Comes out and publicly declare he has killed innocent Ghanains during his so called Revolution,and was not arrested and charged with murder,shows that Ghana is a lawless Country.Indemnity rule in a consti ...
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The monent a citizen Comes out and publicly declare he has killed innocent Ghanains during his so called Revolution,and was not arrested and charged with murder,shows that Ghana is a lawless Country.Indemnity rule in a constitution does not cover this murderous act.Pleace preach to those distroying and commiting heartless crimes on Ghana and it's peoples,ask the Ghanaian politician why he is better off than politicians in rich industrial countries. By the way,Ghana as well didn't build it's own seat of Government,another third world Country donated it to Ghana.Those running down Ghana are enjoying the inactivity of a lame and traumatised peoples in Ghana.
Nii Ayi Hyde 10 years ago

very inspiring and motivating speech. The Rev. was on point Leaders of Africa has let the continient down but if the youth will arise and extend our hands to God our destiny as African can come back on track

very inspiring and motivating speech. The Rev. was on point Leaders of Africa has let the continient down but if the youth will arise and extend our hands to God our destiny as African can come back on track
Kwaku Agyeman Badu 10 years ago

Thank you, Pastor Otabil. You put your finger on one of the continent's biggest challenges--the lack of confidence in the abilities of Africans by their own leaders!
I could not believe my eyes when I read about the Chinese ...
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Thank you, Pastor Otabil. You put your finger on one of the continent's biggest challenges--the lack of confidence in the abilities of Africans by their own leaders!
I could not believe my eyes when I read about the Chinese donation of the AU Hqrs in Addis Ababa a few years ago. The donation is the ultimate symbol of weakness displayed by so-called African leaders. What is truly amazing is that most of the leaders did not(and still do not) acknowledge the monumental embarassment in accepting the donation.

Only true patriots--those who have a sense of self-respect and trust in their own kind--will save our continent.
Yoya 10 years ago

Well said.
Too many morons in our midst all stemming from the calibre of leaders.
I call them prostitutes, because they will screw anything for a quick buck with no qualms.
Something has to happen soon.
God bless Africa a ...
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Well said.
Too many morons in our midst all stemming from the calibre of leaders.
I call them prostitutes, because they will screw anything for a quick buck with no qualms.
Something has to happen soon.
God bless Africa and its confused children.
MENSAH 10 years ago

I still don't know if these NAUVE AFRICAN LEADERS,went into the building not scanned,before.

One cannot predict what these Chinese placed in it,before giving to our leaders.

I still don't know if these NAUVE AFRICAN LEADERS,went into the building not scanned,before.

One cannot predict what these Chinese placed in it,before giving to our leaders.
Kweku 10 years ago

This is not new ideology, theory or concept. Its a well known fact since antiquity, but however good 'destiny in our hands' sounds its only a matter of wish or dream until conscious attempt is made to make it happen.

My p ...
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This is not new ideology, theory or concept. Its a well known fact since antiquity, but however good 'destiny in our hands' sounds its only a matter of wish or dream until conscious attempt is made to make it happen.

My perspective is, has Africa identified even a destiny yet let alone a hand to carry? We sing a lot of songs about the African destiny but what exactly is our destiny in the first place?

I believe all the so-called 'civilise people' we admire firstly thought of the least among destinies that for every human being to be stabled in mind to identify a desirable destination they must have food, clothing and shelter. These are basics of HUMANS that must start with any society, but unfortunately Africa has not visualise any yet.

From the above comes WHO is the African and how could s/he/it identify themselves with an approach that ensures that the basics above are real and that is what all KINDS of people struggled for and maybe still struggling with before anything else. For this reason what makes it impossible for the African to get our hands on these basics.

What makes it IMPOSSIBLE to visualise and go for at least the basics of human necessities spells who the AFRICAN is? Simply refusing to take the challenge to live as humans that are mandated to OWN THEMSELVES.
Pan-African National Congress 10 years ago

Pan-Africanism is the way forward.Africans cannever fulfill their God-Given potentials untill we have come to tge realization that we are all we have and that we have to strive to build our continent ourselves.

Pan-Africanism is the way forward.Africans cannever fulfill their God-Given potentials untill we have come to tge realization that we are all we have and that we have to strive to build our continent ourselves.
AKOKO DARKO (U.S.A.) 10 years ago

WHO said that Ghana's destiny is in somebody's hands. When you people start paying taxes and cut down on your luxurious lifestyles Ghana will be a better place to live in. Imagine a country where the citizenry goes to church ...
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WHO said that Ghana's destiny is in somebody's hands. When you people start paying taxes and cut down on your luxurious lifestyles Ghana will be a better place to live in. Imagine a country where the citizenry goes to church twice a day and three times a week (at times four times). When are they going to have time to do any productive work ? Why wouldn't blame everything on the devil, afterall, they have been brainwashed and it suits the pastors' modus-operando.
Kojo Billy Duncan 10 years ago

Exactly. The elders are no good role models. The youth are brain-washed to seek solace and prosperity in religion. They do not appreciate the fact that increased productivity in the developed countries are not achieved throug ...
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Exactly. The elders are no good role models. The youth are brain-washed to seek solace and prosperity in religion. They do not appreciate the fact that increased productivity in the developed countries are not achieved through prayers but rather through science, technology and hard work. It is time we engage in critical thinking.
Kwame 10 years ago

Well, said Akoko Darko, brain washing indeed. Anther thing is the population it is just growing and the resources are not there to support the needs.
Whatever happened to PPA( Planned Parenthood). Postal system is ancient, h ...
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Well, said Akoko Darko, brain washing indeed. Anther thing is the population it is just growing and the resources are not there to support the needs.
Whatever happened to PPA( Planned Parenthood). Postal system is ancient, how could they reach anyone.Not means of tracking anyone. So taxes are not paid,how on earth do they get revenue, district assembly/councils are not generating any revenue, and don't know how to generate revenue. How can the country progress, with such religious obsession no way.
PETER ACHEAMPONG 10 years ago

I THANK GOD FOR THE LIFE OF PASTOR OTABIL,OUR LEADERS SHOULD EMULATE HIS SHINNING EXAMPLE,GOD BLESS HIM,GOD BLESS GHANA,AMEN.

I THANK GOD FOR THE LIFE OF PASTOR OTABIL,OUR LEADERS SHOULD EMULATE HIS SHINNING EXAMPLE,GOD BLESS HIM,GOD BLESS GHANA,AMEN.
Alhaji Kweku 10 years ago

How can Africa takes control of its destiny if Pastor Otabil and his colleague pastors preach in English and pretend they were made in Europe. Wearing western suite and expensive shada. They are all hypocrites

How can Africa takes control of its destiny if Pastor Otabil and his colleague pastors preach in English and pretend they were made in Europe. Wearing western suite and expensive shada. They are all hypocrites
Kwame 10 years ago

Otabil's revert, twist and self deception. What we want to tell Dr. Mensah Otabil and others is that Africans can not take their own destiny int their hands when they have illusions about themselves. When the African has not ...
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Otabil's revert, twist and self deception. What we want to tell Dr. Mensah Otabil and others is that Africans can not take their own destiny int their hands when they have illusions about themselves. When the African has not yet realized that they are humans in themselves and not animated by some foreign God, which interest they seek against themselves, country and continent.
Otabil is speaking at a point in time when the Abram religions of which he is a priest is being used to disorganize Africans and enslave the continent. Our concern is the Neocolonial activities that the Abram religions adopt in Africa vis a vis first about Africa's struggle for independence both peaceful and armed. The Abraham churches were totally against our independence not only in political terms but as well as economic. We witnessed the attempt by the mercenaries to establish the Salems and Zongos that peach the African against each other.
It started from Somalia where the Islamic clergy has tried to establish a state based on the principles of the Sahria law, initially supported by Christian west as they did in Afghanistan. In Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Somalia, Central Africa Republic the seed of uncompromising religious hatred has caused the collapse of economies giving ground to drug peddlers who hide behind the curtain of religion to ply their trade.
Religion expand during the period of confusion, when people do not trust each other. That is what is happening in Ukraine now with orthodox and Roman Catholics at each other throat with the west supporting them to fight and will go to the extend to arm them.
don`t care!!! Hmmmm 10 years ago

Hmmmmm!my people!pure wisdom have no colour prejudice,tribe,bigotry can`t be found in him,neither selfish or corruption are his mate...is straight 4ward,4cus & never say die or can`t!...thatz pastor Otabil massage!

Hmmmmm!my people!pure wisdom have no colour prejudice,tribe,bigotry can`t be found in him,neither selfish or corruption are his mate...is straight 4ward,4cus & never say die or can`t!...thatz pastor Otabil massage!
KOKONSA 10 years ago

Until the stupid Africans are able to produce their own religious manual like the other faiths have done, all the efforts at self belief and consciousness plus Pan Africanism will remain an illusion and meaningless.
The poin ...
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Until the stupid Africans are able to produce their own religious manual like the other faiths have done, all the efforts at self belief and consciousness plus Pan Africanism will remain an illusion and meaningless.
The point is we are just dumb!!!! We can imitate but adaptation we cannot. Sometimes I just get frustrated at the way we think. Its a pity.
Osei Yao 10 years ago

Africa's destiny does not lie in a book written by other people. People who have read that book- the bible- have no idea what Africa's destiny is. That gestiny is defined by the wisdom of our ancestors, passed down from gener ...
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Africa's destiny does not lie in a book written by other people. People who have read that book- the bible- have no idea what Africa's destiny is. That gestiny is defined by the wisdom of our ancestors, passed down from generation to generation. instead of cherishing that knowledge and adding to it, people like Otabil are discarding it and supplanting supplanting it with foreign ideology.
don`t care!!! Hmmmm 10 years ago

are part of those people"never go no where"

are part of those people"never go no where"
KOKONSA 10 years ago

Which is easier to do? continue to build and develop your own or just copy someone else'. The lazy minded shallow African has chosen the easy way out with the consequences staring us in the face.
We know what to do! But the ...
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Which is easier to do? continue to build and develop your own or just copy someone else'. The lazy minded shallow African has chosen the easy way out with the consequences staring us in the face.
We know what to do! But the question remains whether we will do it. TO DO OR NOT TO DO, THAT IS THE QUESTION FOR THE AFRICANS.
Our idiocy is on a different level.
zor 10 years ago

Thanks Pastor. We the next generation have start thinking about supporting a young up and coming God fearing leader who has no connection with any of this parties in power who will not be afraid to appoint a cabinet irrespec ...
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Thanks Pastor. We the next generation have start thinking about supporting a young up and coming God fearing leader who has no connection with any of this parties in power who will not be afraid to appoint a cabinet irrespective of party lines and has a vision over the next 50 years
KWABENA OHEMENG,LONDON. 10 years ago

I totally disagree with venerable pastor Mensa Otabil's view that AU's Headquarters building in Addis Ababa which is a gift from China shows Africa's continued dependence on foreign aid.The building was an unsolicited gift f ...
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I totally disagree with venerable pastor Mensa Otabil's view that AU's Headquarters building in Addis Ababa which is a gift from China shows Africa's continued dependence on foreign aid.The building was an unsolicited gift from China to Africa to underline its support for Africa to free itself from colonial domination.Will Mensa Otabil refuse genuine outside help to help him spread the word of God? The Headquarters was a genuine unsolicited gift to Africa with no strings attached.
Nyansasem 10 years ago

"The building was an unsolicited gift from China to Africa to underline its support for Africa to free itself from colonial domination"

Read what you wrote and see if that makes sense to your ears.

Are you saying China ...
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"The building was an unsolicited gift from China to Africa to underline its support for Africa to free itself from colonial domination"

Read what you wrote and see if that makes sense to your ears.

Are you saying China gave it to Africa to get rid of our dependance on our colonial masters? Some of you educated people paaaaaa. Do you really think China did for free?

The operational word here is DEPENDENCY. We are moving from our colonial masters to a NEW MASTER- CHINA.

Please,
kwabena ohemeng,london 10 years ago

Put your thinking cap on ,please.

Put your thinking cap on ,please.
A Son Of The Land 10 years ago

Sorry for everyone here who has condemned the Bible or Christianity. On many platforms, Christianity has ignorantly been referred to as the "white man's religion" ... now I see a great shift in that thought on this forum ... ...
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Sorry for everyone here who has condemned the Bible or Christianity. On many platforms, Christianity has ignorantly been referred to as the "white man's religion" ... now I see a great shift in that thought on this forum ... it is now Abram[mic] religion. Of course, Christianity is an offshoot of Judaism, with Jesus Christ as her founder.

However, how many of those who condemn the Bible or Christianity in this forum can say they have thoughtfully read the Bible thoroughly from A to Z?

Feeble humankind must realize that as much as there can be no engine without an engineer or a building without a builder; so there can be no creation without a creator. It logically goes therefore, that there a God [Creator] who created this world.

Seeing our weaknesses after failing to take hold of the power and authority [dominion] given us [it is there in the Book of Genesis], God came down to earth in the form of a normal human being to lead the way to emancipate humankind not only from sin, but deadly ignorance. It was our ancestor Adam and his wife who willingly became disobedient and gave the dominion of the Earth over to Satan. This earthly dominion was a gift from God to humankind. When the earth was first given to humankind, s/he was given dominion over it.

Jesus lived out His life here on Earth as 100% human being and 0% as God. Even though He was God during that same time, in order to legally redeem humankind, His deity had to be completely set aside. By triumphing over Satan and the World as mere man, He could demonstrate to us how we are to live out our lives and overcome as well. Sadly we continue to reject Him.

The noble and Godly truth is, the Bible can be adapted within any geographical context, be it in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas or Oceania. It contains contains adequate God-given revelation about God's redemption plan. Humankind continues to reject this.

Africa has enormous resources to have come out of her predicament. We have to blame our own negative attitudes of corruption and negligence, starting first with our politicians, not the Bible. What is wrong with the Bible when it says "Thou shalt not steal" or "Love your neighbour as thyself"?

To all who reject the Word of God, here is word of caution and they should take heed because it is a prophecy that shall surely manifest:
"The one who rejects me and does not receive my words has a judge; the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day," - John 12:48.
Pope 10 years ago

This message must catch the attention of all Christians in Africa. I appeal to all Christians to pull down denominational walls and join hands together to save Africa. My concern is always for the generations to come. There s ...
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This message must catch the attention of all Christians in Africa. I appeal to all Christians to pull down denominational walls and join hands together to save Africa. My concern is always for the generations to come. There seems to be no bright future for them because the present leaders are selfish and coverteous. The churches have to come together to create jobs and make life bearable. Sadly, Pastors are also chasing money like crazy. May the Lord have mercy.
Christian schools have to reduce school fees for the poor whose parents help to build the churches. Again it is time for Christians to have their political parties, "REDEEMERS PARTY OF JESUS CHRIST." The bible says, "When the righteous rules the people rejoice, but when the wicked rules, the people groan." If Christians want to stay away, the wicked will enter and make lives of Christians miserable. I hope my humble contribution will make sense to my readers and as we pray our Good God will have mercy. Amen!
Ghanabiya 10 years ago

Can the Muslims in the country emulate this noble example of this Church; instead of the Chief Imam going to pray for the Head of State.

Can they also start an educational institution that will grow up to the university le ...
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Can the Muslims in the country emulate this noble example of this Church; instead of the Chief Imam going to pray for the Head of State.

Can they also start an educational institution that will grow up to the university level to transform the Muslim youth morally, spiritually and materially?
MENSAH 10 years ago

I once spoke passionately about THE ACQUISITION OF THE AU BUILDING,from WRONG HANDS.

Yes,the building doesn't depict any UNION OF AFRICA,but:

LACK,POVERTY,DEPENDENCY,WEAKNESS,SLAVERY MENTALITY,INFERIORITY COMPLEX,IGNORA ...
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I once spoke passionately about THE ACQUISITION OF THE AU BUILDING,from WRONG HANDS.

Yes,the building doesn't depict any UNION OF AFRICA,but:

LACK,POVERTY,DEPENDENCY,WEAKNESS,SLAVERY MENTALITY,INFERIORITY COMPLEX,IGNORANCE AND LACK OF SELF-RELIANCE.

If nothing at all,we should have been able to erect,construct,build a place,where we meet to find and think about strategies,plans,oneness,cohesion,bond,self-reliance,innovation,development,love and things that will contribute to our well-being,welfare and how to move forward as a continent,brothers & sisters,children,an entity,with one course and a destiny.

But,these leaders think differently.
THAT'S SAD.
The MAN-OF-GOD left the place,very sad,like I do,though,he witnessed our first president's statue glittering and glimmering,being adorned with gold etc.
THAT'S A SAD EVENT,TO LOOK AT.
AME U.S.A 10 years ago

Dr. Otabil is a true visonary, I have operated by the godly and wise principles he has taught us over the years as I attended Central, I remember him saying, " we will build a university, that was way back 1986 and surely by ...
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Dr. Otabil is a true visonary, I have operated by the godly and wise principles he has taught us over the years as I attended Central, I remember him saying, " we will build a university, that was way back 1986 and surely by God's help, determination and commitment it is done in Jesus name. I am doing very well by the guiding principles a learnt from him. Those who depise wisdom shall inherit the wind. A word to the wise is enough.
christian brotherhood 10 years ago

Now he is talking as a man of God but not like a politician, we the people in ghana MUST TAKE OUR DESTINY IN OUR HANDS,there is no way we as the people will mess up our country with filth and expected foreigners from other c ...
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Now he is talking as a man of God but not like a politician, we the people in ghana MUST TAKE OUR DESTINY IN OUR HANDS,there is no way we as the people will mess up our country with filth and expected foreigners from other countries to come to do the cleaning for us,let the government introduce military style of discipline into society sofar as cleanliness is concerned,there are so manyways to meet the challanges all hands must be on the deck and city guards must be re introduced, recruited, to check and arrest culprits who messup the city and its enviorements,i miss Salifu Amankwaa days,that is what ghanaians like to see.Credit to Rawlings military regimes and its handlings of cleanliness.
Edward 10 years ago

Thank you Pastor Dr Mensa Otabil. Indeed, you are raising leaders and I can testify to that fact. I am not a member of your church but listening to one of your series in the late 90s,"opening the pages", I risen from a junior ...
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Thank you Pastor Dr Mensa Otabil. Indeed, you are raising leaders and I can testify to that fact. I am not a member of your church but listening to one of your series in the late 90s,"opening the pages", I risen from a junior officer to a senior Staff in the Ghana Health Service. Congratulations on your 30th anniversary and wishing you God's blessings in the coming years. Thank you.

Africa's destiny in its own hands - Otabil

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