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ghanaian 10 years ago

he is selfish

he is selfish
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

serving on a UN mission is not entitlement

serving on a UN mission is not entitlement
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 .
G. K. Berko 10 years ago

Hello, are you OK, or you need some help? You seem stuck in some hallucination. You got the Millennium right but everything else warped.

Do you have your own God, one that looks solely for the interests of Akans? Gee, did ...
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Hello, are you OK, or you need some help? You seem stuck in some hallucination. You got the Millennium right but everything else warped.

Do you have your own God, one that looks solely for the interests of Akans? Gee, did He give you any 10 commandments for Akans. Or, He just revealed to you what He had in store for us alone? Wow! Akans. the Chosen People, huh? Educate us to know how we all Akans share in your prophetic aspirations. On what basis were we chosen? Our exclusive morals? Our exceptional faith? Are you our Moses? So, where then would be our Canaan, or we are already there? Are we there yet?!!

How could you see Akans being so much cheated out of the National cake while the only 2 Citizens among your 30 Million Ghanaians who privately own any shares in our Oil deposits or shares are Akan and particularly, Ashanti? The very first installment of revenues from those shares was reported to be more than $350 Million.

What did God tell you about that money and how have the owners used it to benefit Akans or Ashantis? I guess you have not gotten your check yet for your part? Oh, I forgot that it all belongs to just the 2 hardest working Ashantis. That is the sweet fruit of 'Property Owning Democracy'--the oxymoronic emphasis of getting wealthy at all cost.

By the way, why worry if you die rich or poor, if you get cheated by non-Akans or Akans? After all "All die be die".

You may be better off to never come out of your trance.

Long Live Ghana!!!
C.Y. ANDY-K 10 years ago

That Idiot to the Bone is a well known Akan loonie that has been haunting Ghanaweb. Don't you know? He is one of the mad men who has been taking the piotos and wrappers of some of us anytime we went to the bath house!

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That Idiot to the Bone is a well known Akan loonie that has been haunting Ghanaweb. Don't you know? He is one of the mad men who has been taking the piotos and wrappers of some of us anytime we went to the bath house!

We have left him alone most of the time but his bloody nuisance is proverbially becoming unbecoming. I think sensible Akan relatives should grab him and send to some asylum before some of us do the unthinkable of killing a mad man! Taboo breaking season is coming soon, btw. Whether ibi afisem, ntamu kesee,or what not, we shall break all!

Andy-K
ISAAC 10 years ago

When we say you people have superiority complex and that is why you are not "attractive" to others, you don't get it.

When we say you people have superiority complex and that is why you are not "attractive" to others, you don't get it.
SUMANGURU 10 years ago

THE ONLY COUP IN WHICH AN AKAN WAS ALLEGED TO HAVE PLAYED A PART WAS 1966 COUP. BUT YOU KNOW IT WAS KOTOKA THAT DID THAT JOB AND WAS KILLED BY AFRIFAH USING THOSE YOUNG LIEUTENANTS.BLOODY COWARDS LIKE YOU. WHAT CAN YOU DO??? ...
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THE ONLY COUP IN WHICH AN AKAN WAS ALLEGED TO HAVE PLAYED A PART WAS 1966 COUP. BUT YOU KNOW IT WAS KOTOKA THAT DID THAT JOB AND WAS KILLED BY AFRIFAH USING THOSE YOUNG LIEUTENANTS.BLOODY COWARDS LIKE YOU. WHAT CAN YOU DO??? NOBODY IS THREATENING YOU BUT IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH THE LITTLE THAT YOU GOT JUST TRY THE FOLLY. YOU WILL BE MOWED DOWN LIKE WEEDS. DONT RELY ON PAST GLORIES.ASK YOUR PROUD DAGOMBA FRIENDS WHAT HAPPENED TO THEM....THE KONKOMBAS DEALT WITH THEM WELL WELL!!!
Tribalwar 10 years ago

Supid sumanguru from the other side, you can rely on your coup statistics but gradually the war will deffinately come and we are prepared. You mentioned it well, Kotoka did the foolish work and then AFRIFA used or manipulated ...
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Supid sumanguru from the other side, you can rely on your coup statistics but gradually the war will deffinately come and we are prepared. You mentioned it well, Kotoka did the foolish work and then AFRIFA used or manipulated the young pepeni to killed Kotoka. The instructor was AFRIFA. Our statistics is different from yours, we let you do the dirty work and we claim the result. We created free education for you so that you can think like us and be more civiliced but you remain the same. Our test result still show that you act before you think and we can still apply AFRIFA system on you without even thinking of applying our new thinking capacity. Idiot!! You think you can compaire our fury to the mere coup that we even insruted. Our free education could not strategise you in any common thing and you think can wage war against the fury of AKANS.Let the day come!
smith 10 years ago

Tribalistic!Stop speaking for God,you are too human full of parochial interest. Afterall, God never placed any superiority on any tride not even the so called akans

Tribalistic!Stop speaking for God,you are too human full of parochial interest. Afterall, God never placed any superiority on any tride not even the so called akans
nacha 10 years ago

oh yes only unlike Ukraine.if you know anything about ukraine you will know it's not about majority but just guys from Lvov.that's very much like in your case.ghana has moved on and you are left behind I guess from your way o ...
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oh yes only unlike Ukraine.if you know anything about ukraine you will know it's not about majority but just guys from Lvov.that's very much like in your case.ghana has moved on and you are left behind I guess from your way of thinking.reform.
Gye Nyame 10 years ago

Unless this is a new requirement from the UN, then the decision by the Ghana police seems very arbitrary. It is funny though how Ghanaians hate organizations like the UN but scramble to work for the UN. Just as they bash the ...
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Unless this is a new requirement from the UN, then the decision by the Ghana police seems very arbitrary. It is funny though how Ghanaians hate organizations like the UN but scramble to work for the UN. Just as they bash the West but run to them for medical treatment and vacations.
SUMANGURU 10 years ago

THE IGP IS BASICALLY SELLING THE LAW AS IT IS AND SHOULD NOT BE BLAMED. IT IS ONLY IN GHANA THAT THINGS ARE FIXED AND SHOULD NOT CHANGE. HE IS BASICALLY REITERATING THE LAW AS STIPULATED BY THE UN MISSIONS.IF UNDER HIS TIME T ...
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THE IGP IS BASICALLY SELLING THE LAW AS IT IS AND SHOULD NOT BE BLAMED. IT IS ONLY IN GHANA THAT THINGS ARE FIXED AND SHOULD NOT CHANGE. HE IS BASICALLY REITERATING THE LAW AS STIPULATED BY THE UN MISSIONS.IF UNDER HIS TIME THERE WAS NO SUCH LAW, WHY FORCE HIM TO RESIGN. WAS HE THE FIRST TO SEEK PROLONGATION OF SERVICE??? IF YOU AGREE TO GO INTO THE MISSION WITH 55 OR MORE AND FALLS SICK NO ONE WOULD ATTENDS TO YOU...ON THE OTHER HAND IF YOU DIE YOUR HOME COUNTRY WOULD BEAR THE COST OF REPATRIATING OF THE BODY AND COMPENSATION TO THE BEREAVED FAMILY AND NOT THE UN.... THIS WOULD BE ANOTHER JUDGEMENT BEBT. IF IN HIS TIME THERE WAS NO SUCH REGULATIONS DOES IT MEAN THE SITUATION WOULD REMAIN THE SAME???. UNDER THE UN SITUATIONS ARE FLUID AND DYNAMIC. AT BEST I SEE THE IGP AS A THE PROPAGATOR OF THE LAW BUT NOT THE FORMULATOR OR CREATOR. THE FACT THAT THE DRAGON SPITS FIRE DOES NOT MEAN IT CANNOT BLOW FIRE ALARM.
SARPONG 10 years ago

What law are you talking about? There is no law in Ghana or UN articles than ban anybody 55 years or older to work for them as long as the person is not beyond retirement age. If a 55 year old can work as a Policeman in Ghana ...
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What law are you talking about? There is no law in Ghana or UN articles than ban anybody 55 years or older to work for them as long as the person is not beyond retirement age. If a 55 year old can work as a Policeman in Ghana, what prevents him from working for UN?

Age discrimination is not condone by any UN agency.
Amada 10 years ago

A NEW DIRECTIVE INITIATED BY ALHASSAN AND SIGNED BY ATINGA. AND YOU ARE ARE SURPRISED THAT THE CELEBRATION IS RAINED OFF AS YOU SPEAK ON THE THEME UNITY OF ALL GHANAIANS FOR A BETTER GHANA? DOES THIS ACTION NOT SPELL TRIBALIS ...
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A NEW DIRECTIVE INITIATED BY ALHASSAN AND SIGNED BY ATINGA. AND YOU ARE ARE SURPRISED THAT THE CELEBRATION IS RAINED OFF AS YOU SPEAK ON THE THEME UNITY OF ALL GHANAIANS FOR A BETTER GHANA? DOES THIS ACTION NOT SPELL TRIBALISM - A NORTHERN IGP AND AND A NORTHERN DIRECTOR OF POLICE ADMINISTRATION. IN ANY CASE THE NDC WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO RULE GHANA TODAY, IT IS AN ERROR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Krikri,, 10 years ago

Their decisions, utterings and actions are giving too much boneless meat to the Cocaine Barons to chew in 2016.

Their decisions, utterings and actions are giving too much boneless meat to the Cocaine Barons to chew in 2016.
Mr. SAM 10 years ago

if these police officers were to be paid good, i dont think they will be fighting over U N mission so please you guys should look into these problem for, this can result to another wahara in the police force.

if these police officers were to be paid good, i dont think they will be fighting over U N mission so please you guys should look into these problem for, this can result to another wahara in the police force.
Sethoo 10 years ago

Perfectly right why would a 55yr old prefer to go to a battle front?They shd look NATO soldiers in Afghanistan?They are all in their 20s,even Russian soldiers in the Crimea are in their 20s.

Perfectly right why would a 55yr old prefer to go to a battle front?They shd look NATO soldiers in Afghanistan?They are all in their 20s,even Russian soldiers in the Crimea are in their 20s.
Charles 10 years ago

UN Policemen are not on the war front. UN Policemen are usually sent to train Policemen for the host country and not to fight wars. Get your facts right.

UN Policemen are not on the war front. UN Policemen are usually sent to train Policemen for the host country and not to fight wars. Get your facts right.
Yamba 10 years ago

Progress involves some amount of change in the way we do things. We should do things in the best interest of the service and not for individuals. IGP don't be intimidated by the selfish old Policemen and women.

Progress involves some amount of change in the way we do things. We should do things in the best interest of the service and not for individuals. IGP don't be intimidated by the selfish old Policemen and women.
Coach 10 years ago

It does not matter who at age what was serving in UN Missions-- That was then

Now: There is an age cap at 54. That is the new directive. Time changes so does rules.

It does not matter who at age what was serving in UN Missions-- That was then

Now: There is an age cap at 54. That is the new directive. Time changes so does rules.
KWESI S. LIBERIA 10 years ago

THE IGP WAS SERVING IN GHANA IN THE WESTERN REGION AS COMMANDER WHEN HE WAS 58. AGAIN HE DID NOT RETURN TO GHANA WHILE HE WAS SERVING IN THE UN MISSION IN LIBERIA. HE WAS UN POLICE COMMISIONER IN LIBERIA IN 2004 TO 2006. HE L ...
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THE IGP WAS SERVING IN GHANA IN THE WESTERN REGION AS COMMANDER WHEN HE WAS 58. AGAIN HE DID NOT RETURN TO GHANA WHILE HE WAS SERVING IN THE UN MISSION IN LIBERIA. HE WAS UN POLICE COMMISIONER IN LIBERIA IN 2004 TO 2006. HE LATER SERVED IN THE DPKO Hqrs IN nEW YORK AS POLICE ADVISORFROM 2008 TO 2011.IT FROM THIS POST IN NEW YORK THAT HE RETURNED TO GHANA WHEN HE WAS PROMOTED TO FULL POLICE COMMISSIONER. HOWEVER, THE DIRECTIVE COULD HAVE BEEN AS A RESULT OF SERVERAL REPORTS OF THE UNDERPERFORMANCE AND FREQUENT SICKNESSES OF OFFICERS OF 55 YEARS AND ABOVE WHILE ON UN MISSION DUE TO THE STREEFUL ENVIRONMENTS THEY WORK OFTEN RESULTED IN VARIOUS SICKNESSES AND EVEN DEATH. THE YOUNGER OFFICERS ARE CAPABLE OF CUSHIONING STRESS THAN THE AGED ONES. PREVIOUSLY, THE FORMER IGPs ALLOWED THE OFFICERS OLDER THAN 55 YEARS TO GO ON THE UN MISSION TO GIVE THEM "AN ENHANCED PENSION" BEFORE THEY RETIRED WHICH WAS A VERY GOOD IDEA; BUT I THINK THEIR HEALTH IS PARAMOUNT. THE OLD ONES ABOVE 55 YEARS ARE IN THE MINORITY SO I DO NOT SEE HOW THIS CAN BRING TENSION IN THE POLICE SERVICE. THE WRITER MUST COME AGAIN.
william 10 years ago

If there are aggrieved officers don't they have a communication channel, or is it just 'general telegraphic rumour-mongering!!!

If there are aggrieved officers don't they have a communication channel, or is it just 'general telegraphic rumour-mongering!!!
SARPONG 10 years ago

If at age 55 and above they can serve in the Police service in Ghana, I don't know what will prevent them from serving in UN duties that are more administrative. At age 55 in this improved health environment, 55 is not that o ...
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If at age 55 and above they can serve in the Police service in Ghana, I don't know what will prevent them from serving in UN duties that are more administrative. At age 55 in this improved health environment, 55 is not that old for even physical assignment.
his 10 years ago

The reality is that people are much older than they say they are. i was 27 years old when i went to join the army.Their cut-off age was 23 and that was what i changed my birth cert to. There were guys who joined the same year ...
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The reality is that people are much older than they say they are. i was 27 years old when i went to join the army.Their cut-off age was 23 and that was what i changed my birth cert to. There were guys who joined the same year who were far older than me, probably in their 30s. i know a whole lot of people who have done that, they work with much lesser age than theirs. Now lets look at the reality of the issue. people can be effective at their job even if they are 80. Old people in general are susceptible to stress and other negative things.Also, we are found of sensationalising everything instead of looking at the reality behind issues. we are complaning of unemployment, how many people are over the retirement age and are still working, am not saying every over 60 years old should not work. The indispensible ones should continue to work untill a suitable replacement is found. all this amounts to corruption we are talking about.
Clarence 10 years ago

I think our men serving on peace keeping operations is one sources of the best sources gaining not only inspiration, experience but making some cool money instead of the illegal means so why this new thing from the IGP? The ...
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I think our men serving on peace keeping operations is one sources of the best sources gaining not only inspiration, experience but making some cool money instead of the illegal means so why this new thing from the IGP? The men will need the experience as long as they are still employed and working for the service so why Mr IGP where are you coming from, think again. this is not fair to our country and our police force.
Baafour 10 years ago

There is nothing 'draconian' about this directive. People should not only look at welfare aspect of peacekeeping operations. They should rather look at how the goals could be achieved to bring good laurels to the nation Ghana ...
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There is nothing 'draconian' about this directive. People should not only look at welfare aspect of peacekeeping operations. They should rather look at how the goals could be achieved to bring good laurels to the nation Ghana. Old buddies may not stand the heat when the going gets tough. Most of them start complaining about high blood pressure and other ailments when duty calls.
Mingle -Italy 10 years ago

IGP has failed

IGP has failed
MAAME SERWAAH, AGOGO 10 years ago

Don't think Mahama will rule against his PEEPE "brother"; he's just but a piece of shit!

Don't think Mahama will rule against his PEEPE "brother"; he's just but a piece of shit!
Responsible Ghana 10 years ago

For a woman, you are fucking hateful! Get a life BITCH!!

For a woman, you are fucking hateful! Get a life BITCH!!
MAAME SERWAAH, AGOGO 10 years ago

If you think you're a responsible Ghanaian, the so-called President is not. Take a look at all the corruption activities prevailing in the country; instead of sing his good offices to put a stop to it, he rathesr encourages t ...
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If you think you're a responsible Ghanaian, the so-called President is not. Take a look at all the corruption activities prevailing in the country; instead of sing his good offices to put a stop to it, he rathesr encourages them. why have we not had answers to the GYEEDA, WOYOME and the list will be long. His Peeope "brother" returns home just because thye IGP post was vacant and he gets a nod from him and later diapproves those aged 55 and over to be refused UN missions.....4 legs good and 2 legs bad like in the famous Animal's farm?
Come on, Mahama is a hypocrite. If Ghanaians do not have short memories, they should react especially to Mahama's intentions to establish the free education system, the idea proposed by his close contestant in the last elections which he vehemently protested to and which he now proposes. If this is not hypocrisy, what do you call it?
If he refuses to be clean, he will surely live to regret and maybe he would not be affected but it would be to the detriment to his poor tribesmen.
Kwaku 10 years ago

Its not Mr IGP alone who is at post beyond 60 now in the country. A whole lot is happening. Chief directors, worst cases.

Its not Mr IGP alone who is at post beyond 60 now in the country. A whole lot is happening. Chief directors, worst cases.
Navorongo man 10 years ago

it serves them right. When they where packed into busses to parliament to support STX deal and then fooled to think that the single spine was a creation of this government and voted for them to stay on, what where they thinki ...
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it serves them right. When they where packed into busses to parliament to support STX deal and then fooled to think that the single spine was a creation of this government and voted for them to stay on, what where they thinking. This directive is not coming from the IGP, there is a political hand there is a reason. When the wind blow, the anus of the fowl shall be exposed.
OKUKUSEKU 10 years ago

If after attaining age 60 you still fight for extension, why do you deprive others at low as 55yrs? shame onto you.GREEDY BASTARD.

If after attaining age 60 you still fight for extension, why do you deprive others at low as 55yrs? shame onto you.GREEDY BASTARD.
Agyaba Bantama 10 years ago

The people in Osei would forever DCOP Augustine Gyeni for his immense contribution to people of the region. He was a man of peace, gentle and very humble and this is the kind of person the ashantis adore. They do not for a mo ...
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The people in Osei would forever DCOP Augustine Gyeni for his immense contribution to people of the region. He was a man of peace, gentle and very humble and this is the kind of person the ashantis adore. They do not for a moment think somebody can arrogate himself over them because they have been fearless since the colonial days. Therefore i advice every ghanaian who is sent to the region to be humble and gentle like the outgoing regional minister, then that person can have a place in the annals of the ashantis. God bless ghana
Kofi kwame 10 years ago

Better Ghana Agenda,Mahama should let all the old men to line up for a Fitness check by atleast run 100 meters in 12.00seconds.the loser should retaied .gh wants only the best

Better Ghana Agenda,Mahama should let all the old men to line up for a Fitness check by atleast run 100 meters in 12.00seconds.the loser should retaied .gh wants only the best
Garth 10 years ago

Oga IGP, from what I`ve read above, it looks as if U don`t want your men under you to enjoy "small" before their retirement. Why Oga IGP? what is good for the geese is also good for the gender. Change this DRACONIAN stand ple ...
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Oga IGP, from what I`ve read above, it looks as if U don`t want your men under you to enjoy "small" before their retirement. Why Oga IGP? what is good for the geese is also good for the gender. Change this DRACONIAN stand please in the interest of peace.
MAWULI 10 years ago

PLEASE DONT FORGET HE IS A NORTHERNER. THEY CAN DO ANYTHING. THIS TRIBALIST AND ARROGANT'..

PLEASE DONT FORGET HE IS A NORTHERNER. THEY CAN DO ANYTHING. THIS TRIBALIST AND ARROGANT'..
G. K. Berko 10 years ago

If the UN mandate allows for ages 55 and above for such missions, why would the IGP single-handedly impose that restriction?

If there are any age group that deserves that assignment most it is those near retirement and be ...
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If the UN mandate allows for ages 55 and above for such missions, why would the IGP single-handedly impose that restriction?

If there are any age group that deserves that assignment most it is those near retirement and beyond. This is because the assignment would be filled with experienced personnel whose performance could always be exemplary enough for Ghana to keep earning that Contract with UN.

The other reason is that folks are living longer after retirement these days while their retirement benefits are not large enough to guarantee them any decent living till they pass away. So, assignments like these could help them make up the difference without any burden on our Government resources. These duties could also alleviate the Government of any pressure to extend the benefits for these folks as they age further, and also offer incentive to avoid pre-retirement corruption among the Police Personnel.

Denying these Officers the opportunity sounds suicidal for the Government.

Besides, the directive calls into question the IGP's moral compass as to why he benefitted from that assignment plus further consideration to hang around longer, beyond his retirement age, but is denying others similar chance.

Is it out of some egregious selfishness of his, or an attempt to get at some particular individual/s of that age group in his outfit, without exposing that the target was singled out?

The President via the Minister of Interior should immediately look into this charge and act to remedy the situation.

Long Live Ghana!!!
Fred 10 years ago

Don't make mistakes out of desparation
Let me inform the writer that the IGP return to the country in 2007 after serving for some years.If you do the mathematics till today, it tells you he return from the UN assignment at a ...
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Don't make mistakes out of desparation
Let me inform the writer that the IGP return to the country in 2007 after serving for some years.If you do the mathematics till today, it tells you he return from the UN assignment at age 53. Please get your facts & come again.
ghana boy 10 years ago

i dont know why some of my brothers and sisters in ghana dont think before they open their mouths.... this man is talking from experience. why cant we brace ourselves for changes? lets put politics aside and do whats good for ...
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i dont know why some of my brothers and sisters in ghana dont think before they open their mouths.... this man is talking from experience. why cant we brace ourselves for changes? lets put politics aside and do whats good for the nation. going for peace mission at 55 is a high risk thing...
G. K. Berko 10 years ago

Fred, I am not the author of the Article to direct your dispute of that fact at me. However, if you have any insider knowledge as to why the IGP instituted that order, share it with us.

Obviously, the directive rubs rough ...
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Fred, I am not the author of the Article to direct your dispute of that fact at me. However, if you have any insider knowledge as to why the IGP instituted that order, share it with us.

Obviously, the directive rubs roughly on the Officers. And much of the Public has reasons to worry when these folks into whose hands our lives have been given for protection are discontent.

Long Live Ghana!!!
SARPONG 10 years ago

I agree with you almost in toto except when you said the IGP took this decision without the knowledge of the Interior Minister or the President.

I believe the President and the Interior Minister are in the loop on this. Th ...
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I agree with you almost in toto except when you said the IGP took this decision without the knowledge of the Interior Minister or the President.

I believe the President and the Interior Minister are in the loop on this. The IGP could not have made this decision by himself or if he did, he did inform his Bosses before announcing it.
G. K. Berko 10 years ago

Sarpong, you may be right but I just wanted to give the Executive the benefit of doubt. At least, that could be a face-saving opportunity for the Executive to correct the error. Maybe I am being too kind.

Ever since Woyo ...
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Sarpong, you may be right but I just wanted to give the Executive the benefit of doubt. At least, that could be a face-saving opportunity for the Executive to correct the error. Maybe I am being too kind.

Ever since Woyomegate, I have learnt that it is possible with the NDC Administration to have subordinates defy or ignore the Executive to do whatever they like, to our gross detriment. I remember someone saying Mills instructed that no monies be paid to Woyome but someone did, and other subordinates had part of the booty handsomely packaged for their wives.
And the President did not know!! The next natural expectation was that the President would order the monies retrieved immediately. We are yet to know if we got the monies back in our coffers. So much for an Executive in control.

Now, this major decision is supposed to have been made by yet another subordinate of the Executive. It would be easier for us in the Public to assume the President was kept in the dark on this so that we demand his attention for prompt remedy.

Long Live Ghana!!!
SARPONG 10 years ago

Good psychological attempt, doff my hat to you you on that score.

Good psychological attempt, doff my hat to you you on that score.
isa 10 years ago

What is wrong if the IGP prevents officers who are just about 5 years or less from retiring from going to face their possible death in in those missions

What is wrong if the IGP prevents officers who are just about 5 years or less from retiring from going to face their possible death in in those missions
Sgt KOFI Nti 10 years ago

UN POLICE DIVISION MINIMUM RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS
Age
25-62 years;
Preference under 55 years.
Number of years of professional experience
Five (5) years excluding training;
Retired personnel can be deployed if retired ...
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UN POLICE DIVISION MINIMUM RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS
Age
25-62 years;
Preference under 55 years.
Number of years of professional experience
Five (5) years excluding training;
Retired personnel can be deployed if retired within the past 5 years.
Language proficiency
Mandatory language test (reading, listening, report writing and oral interview);
Language of Operation, French and English;
Passing score 60 % or above.
Driving skills proficiency
One (1) year of recent driving experience;
In possession of a valid national driving license for at least one year;
Two mandatory driving tests one by Selection and Assistance Team and one in the respective peacekeeping mission where deployed.
Use of firearms proficiency
Mandatory firearms test.
Computer skills
Basic computer knowledge
Desirable complementary skills
Previous experience in a UN mission;
Proficiency in map reading, land navigation, use of global positioning systems;
Knowledge of basic negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution;
Interviewing techniques;
Basic first aid.
Personal Qualities
Good judgment, supported by a common-sense approach to problem-solving;
Objective attitude, displaying tact and impartiality;
Polite demeanour, combined with a firm but flexible and honest approach;
Considerable self-discipline and patience;
A friendly, open approach to other nationalities;
Demonstrable leadership skills.
Mike 10 years ago

What is the police talking about? I think we need to be very careful the way we talk about these things. These mushroom papersand the police service should munderstand that, national duties takes precedents over UN missions. ...
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What is the police talking about? I think we need to be very careful the way we talk about these things. These mushroom papersand the police service should munderstand that, national duties takes precedents over UN missions. I remmbered very well Gen. Quainoo telling soldiers exactly that, and went further and threatened that he can send them there without giving them a cent. This was when soldiers were asking for more allowance. After all, we know how disgraceful the police are, when on such dities.They should stay and keep the peace at home.
Obournana 10 years ago

What is wrong with this directives? Every rule must star with somebody so it has go on. If even it starts with people of age 100 years some people will be affected. Let it go on.

What is wrong with this directives? Every rule must star with somebody so it has go on. If even it starts with people of age 100 years some people will be affected. Let it go on.
osumanu fatau. 10 years ago

alavanyo,binbila,bauku,peki,yendi and co.we need men to go there.they will not go.,claiming of their age.they should get away

alavanyo,binbila,bauku,peki,yendi and co.we need men to go there.they will not go.,claiming of their age.they should get away
HAILLE SELASSIE 10 years ago

Why are the police serving on UN missions anyway. Isn't it the job of the Armed Forces?

Why are the police serving on UN missions anyway. Isn't it the job of the Armed Forces?
JUNGLE 10 years ago

YOU ASKED A SIMPLE QUESTION , HAILLIE SELASSIE. IN UN MISSIONS THE POLICE AND MILITARY PLAY DIFFERENT ROLES. THERE ARE ALSO
CIVILIANS ON UN MISSIONS. SO IT'S NOT FOR THE MILITARY, OK ?

YOU ASKED A SIMPLE QUESTION , HAILLIE SELASSIE. IN UN MISSIONS THE POLICE AND MILITARY PLAY DIFFERENT ROLES. THERE ARE ALSO
CIVILIANS ON UN MISSIONS. SO IT'S NOT FOR THE MILITARY, OK ?
Yaw Adu-Asare 10 years ago

How much use can we have from a 55-year old police officer? The job is not for old people; we all know that.

How much use can we have from a 55-year old police officer? The job is not for old people; we all know that.
ATONGO Frafra(fr) 10 years ago

Mohammed Aihassan,Rose Bio Atinga, Atindande,Murtala mohammed including okudjato ablakwa,kofi adams and myself.Thus some of us,"we" are all over the places.Hail Nkrumah's Northen Sector Free Educational programme.

Mohammed Aihassan,Rose Bio Atinga, Atindande,Murtala mohammed including okudjato ablakwa,kofi adams and myself.Thus some of us,"we" are all over the places.Hail Nkrumah's Northen Sector Free Educational programme.
issahaku amidu ali 10 years ago

`un peace keepers are meant for old-men to making money but srve,which they are old enough and cant serve such a purpose.

`un peace keepers are meant for old-men to making money but srve,which they are old enough and cant serve such a purpose.
issahaku amidu ali 10 years ago

mention those top guys you meant are the culprits

mention those top guys you meant are the culprits
Ntim-Frempong 10 years ago

Trouble brews

Trouble brews
ras kabila 10 years ago

In Ghana, the big men are always favoured n take over what the young ones are to do even when is for the young ones. eg: courses , training,studying, lecturing abroad etc. This happens in most of our institutions especially i ...
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In Ghana, the big men are always favoured n take over what the young ones are to do even when is for the young ones. eg: courses , training,studying, lecturing abroad etc. This happens in most of our institutions especially in the security services.
Tetteh Klopkpe 10 years ago

The IGP is right they should not be nominated when they get to the operational area is the young ones who suffered and the IGP knows that. We can not continue one wrong all the time and say is a tradition someone must stop i ...
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The IGP is right they should not be nominated when they get to the operational area is the young ones who suffered and the IGP knows that. We can not continue one wrong all the time and say is a tradition someone must stop it. I support you IGP.
Only a number 10 years ago

The UN police jobs should be given to young police officers up to age 40 so what they learn from such postings can be passed on over many years to the nation's police force.

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The UN police jobs should be given to young police officers up to age 40 so what they learn from such postings can be passed on over many years to the nation's police force.

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mahama 10 years ago

Corrupt institution

Corrupt institution
Baaba 10 years ago

I agree with him, but he himself is too fat for the job

I agree with him, but he himself is too fat for the job
Not from Ghana 10 years ago

Ghana web, there is 2 side to a coin, I think good news reporting for for you to contact the IGP or others before coming out here giving a one sided story.

Ghana web, there is 2 side to a coin, I think good news reporting for for you to contact the IGP or others before coming out here giving a one sided story.
folifoi 10 years ago

this is a political news the igp was never in liberia at the time you are talking about and was not even 58.npp news foolish

this is a political news the igp was never in liberia at the time you are talking about and was not even 58.npp news foolish
smith 10 years ago

I agree with IG and his guys in this direction.But i pitty those marginalizing northerners by calling them 'pepen/pepefo'

I agree with IG and his guys in this direction.But i pitty those marginalizing northerners by calling them 'pepen/pepefo'
nacha 10 years ago

what is 55yrs for a Ghanaian?lets not make a little case that big.if the guy has any real reasons lets see them or else it's a nonsense.

what is 55yrs for a Ghanaian?lets not make a little case that big.if the guy has any real reasons lets see them or else it's a nonsense.
GAK 10 years ago

Pay them well and they'll stop struggling to go and serve in such agencies abroad when their services are required home

Pay them well and they'll stop struggling to go and serve in such agencies abroad when their services are required home
UNDPKO 10 years ago

Hi Everyone, this is the SOP titled
"Assessment of Individual Police Officers for Service
in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations and
Special Political Missions" from which the IGP is making reference to:

A candida ...
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Hi Everyone, this is the SOP titled
"Assessment of Individual Police Officers for Service
in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations and
Special Political Missions" from which the IGP is making reference to:

A candidate has to be at least twenty-five (25) years of age and should be less than sixty-two (62) years old for service in a PKO or SPM. Generally, it is strongly recommended that a candidate be under fifty-five (55) years of age at the time of deployment.
JUNGLE 10 years ago

UNDPKO. THIS THE AGE 55 IS ONLY ESSENTIAL BUT NOT REQUIRED.

UNDPKO. THIS THE AGE 55 IS ONLY ESSENTIAL BUT NOT REQUIRED.
Akomadan Adjei Nkansah Belgium 10 years ago

BIG SHAME UNTO EVIL,JUJU MAHAMA AKONFEM,MAHAMA EMPTY HEAD ,FOOL

BIG SHAME UNTO EVIL,JUJU MAHAMA AKONFEM,MAHAMA EMPTY HEAD ,FOOL
Asafo Kwame Sowah 10 years ago

When the UN asks Ghanaian officers to go on mission, it is to go and work for pay; but it has become fashion for Ghanaians to think that they all should go because foreign money is being paid. Selfish as we are how can a 55 y ...
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When the UN asks Ghanaian officers to go on mission, it is to go and work for pay; but it has become fashion for Ghanaians to think that they all should go because foreign money is being paid. Selfish as we are how can a 55 year old become a peace-keeper? How fast can he act or defend any refugee camp if raided by insurgents? Let’s stop the cinema and be serious otherwise the UN is going to take everything away when they discover our real intentions.
SANTROFIE 10 years ago

IF THIS IGP'S DIRECTIVE IS INTERNALLY GENERATED AND NOT FROM THE UN, THEN IT MUST BE REVERSED BY THE MINISTER OF INTERIOR.IF POLICEMEN OVER 60 ARE IN SUDAN AND THIS DIRECTIVE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO OTHER COUNTRIES THEN IT IS BA ...
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IF THIS IGP'S DIRECTIVE IS INTERNALLY GENERATED AND NOT FROM THE UN, THEN IT MUST BE REVERSED BY THE MINISTER OF INTERIOR.IF POLICEMEN OVER 60 ARE IN SUDAN AND THIS DIRECTIVE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO OTHER COUNTRIES THEN IT IS BAD.
Wuofei 10 years ago

Why do we have to send old men on peace keeping mission. 55yrs age limit is quite reasonable, I don't understand why there should be beef over this. It's not a home front post where some old folks can cut their age in order t ...
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Why do we have to send old men on peace keeping mission. 55yrs age limit is quite reasonable, I don't understand why there should be beef over this. It's not a home front post where some old folks can cut their age in order to hold their positions and get by.
Kingsley 10 years ago

Unless you change your Akan name to a northerner's name , what's sauce for the goose can never be sauce for the gander !

Unless you change your Akan name to a northerner's name , what's sauce for the goose can never be sauce for the gander !
Antiochus - London 10 years ago

A big hypocrite! You are past your pension, but still at post. Greedy bastard!

A big hypocrite! You are past your pension, but still at post. Greedy bastard!
daniel moise 10 years ago

In Ghana today people who were complaining bitterly of injustice and pretends to fight for the ordinary citizen tends to behave otherwise when they are given mantle of leadership. People should bear in mind where they are coG ...
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In Ghana today people who were complaining bitterly of injustice and pretends to fight for the ordinary citizen tends to behave otherwise when they are given mantle of leadership. People should bear in mind where they are coGming from inspire of the fact they are now swimming in riches.
Atul 10 years ago

oh hmmmmm

oh hmmmmm
K.O 10 years ago

There is nothing wrong with that just give the young ones a chance to bring fresh ideas.

There is nothing wrong with that just give the young ones a chance to bring fresh ideas.
silent 10 years ago

selfish and greedy

selfish and greedy

Trouble brews in Police Service

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