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• Millionaire 11 years ago

  How can you collate ideas from 146 technocrats, each of them believing their ideas are the best? It was a total waste of scarce resources.

  How can you collate ideas from 146 technocrats, each of them believing their ideas are the best? It was a total waste of scarce resources.

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• Sam 11 years ago

  ... and it included Madam Akua Donkor who doesn't understand any English. This is funny!

  ... and it included Madam Akua Donkor who doesn't understand any English. This is funny!

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• CARDINAL 11 years ago

  What in God's name was Akua Donkor the illiterate political opportunist invited to this Economic Forum for?

  What in God's name was Akua Donkor the illiterate political opportunist invited to this Economic Forum for?

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• Wonana 11 years ago

  Akua Donkor being illitrate like my mother doesn't even understand what they are talking about but that has been the practice of NDC since Rawlings time just put somebody there to represent the party and add to number.May I k ...
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  Akua Donkor being illitrate like my mother doesn't even understand what they are talking about but that has been the practice of NDC since Rawlings time just put somebody there to represent the party and add to number.May I know what was the medium of discussion?Was it in any of the local languages?. I hope the radio stations interview this lady to exlain what she heard at the forum.How can Dr.Bawumia discuss economic forum with Akua Donkor my mother who is under the basket?

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• PRINCE KWASI ADADE 11 years ago

  GHANA HAS BEEN RAPED BY NDC IDIOTS. WE DO NOT NEED ANY NATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM, WE NEED A NATIONAL COURT OF JURISDICTION TO PUT MAHAMA AND HIS CABINET ON TRIAL. GHANA'S HOPELESS ECONOMIC SITUATION, TODAY, IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTA ...
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  GHANA HAS BEEN RAPED BY NDC IDIOTS. WE DO NOT NEED ANY NATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM, WE NEED A NATIONAL COURT OF JURISDICTION TO PUT MAHAMA AND HIS CABINET ON TRIAL. GHANA'S HOPELESS ECONOMIC SITUATION, TODAY, IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. NDC HAS OVER THE PAST 5 YEARS PRESIDED OVER THE BIGGEST RESOURCES IN OUR HISTORY INCLUDING CRUDE OIL & STEALTH TAX. THEY HAVE ALSO CONTRACTED THE BIGGEST LOANS IN OUR HISTORY. IF THEY HAVE NOTHING TO SHOW FOR THIS AND THE ECONOMY IS IN SHAMBLES, THEN,THEY MUST BE PROSECUTED. THEY MUST GIVE THE MONEYS BACK TO THE TREASURY. WE DO NOT NEED ANY ECONOMIC FORUM. SET UP A COURT IMMEDIATELY. IT HAPPENED IN THAILAND RECENTLY

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• AGYAAKU 11 years ago

  "TINTITIRISM" - sticking to ones own idea without considering the possibility of the existence of the other side of the coin is a major draw back in our development. Once we oppose an idea, "CASE CLOSE" .- there can't be any ...
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  "TINTITIRISM" - sticking to ones own idea without considering the possibility of the existence of the other side of the coin is a major draw back in our development. Once we oppose an idea, "CASE CLOSE" .- there can't be any other way what so ever. How can we progress with such a mentality? I weep for Ghana, my beloved country. Why should we allow politics of INTORERANCE to destroy us?

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• Zoobie-Zoobie 11 years ago

  What are you saying/

  What are you saying/

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• Sloth 11 years ago

  Including ghosts and those counted twice, 146. But the hotel bill was for 400(friends, wives, mistresses, boys, flunkies and arse-lickers).

  Including ghosts and those counted twice, 146. But the hotel bill was for 400(friends, wives, mistresses, boys, flunkies and arse-lickers).

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• insight to the bone 11 years ago

  why are these NDC idiots crying , wailing and gnashing their teeth about the NPP not participating in their foolish propaganda gimmick labeled the economic waste of time chop money forum? Even their own duffuor and peprah or ...
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  why are these NDC idiots crying , wailing and gnashing their teeth about the NPP not participating in their foolish propaganda gimmick labeled the economic waste of time chop money forum? Even their own duffuor and peprah or worthy businessmen like Sam Jonah and Ken Agyapong amongst others distanced themselves from that farce or hastily prepared event. did they not so long ago say they have a better agenda , action year, manifesto , no need for an all inclusive govt or tapping into the potentials of even the diaspora , no need for free education in the south too, no need to investigate the mysterious death of Mills , encouraging sodomy and homosexuality , govt still in first gear or now in reverse or completely stopped for lack of the fuel of ideas . In fact things are so bad that the long overdue reshuffle can not happen as all worthy , competent people with integrity refuse to participate in the mess of a govt or serve under and idiot of a pepeni president Mahama. Even schoolboy fifi kwetey admits the forum is unnecessary as our problems are all about NDC POLITICS and their incorrigible rouge socialism which further pushes our people to poverty . if you speak up and dont sing their hallelujah chorus of stupidity and hatred of the Akans you will be immediately be branded a drug baron , corrupt , arrogant , ashanti/akyem primitive ,madman , deranged , fool or idiot for pointing them in the right direction . how can there be a successful economic dialogue that will produce sustainable macroeconomics and plans based on the positive potentials of our people if all the major stakeholders including the diaspora or promoters of worthy projects not invited . if no one can dare to criticize the govt for fear of being victimized or persecuted by the ewes and northerners today ? The potential of the majority due to this tribal ndc politics is excluded from participating in anything so how do they expect the move things forward in reality have nothing to offer except corruption , hatred of the Akans and narrow mindedness?

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• Sharp Teeth 11 years ago

  This stupid and disrespectful rat is so arrogant that his days are numbered

  This stupid and disrespectful rat is so arrogant that his days are numbered

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• BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 11 years ago

  Always these NDC greedy bastards caused us financial loss! Dr Bawumia had been telling you fools all what you need for a stronger economy long time ago , but you wont listen

  Always these NDC greedy bastards caused us financial loss! Dr Bawumia had been telling you fools all what you need for a stronger economy long time ago , but you wont listen

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• AGYABA 11 years ago

  INSPITE OF HER ILLITRACY, I CAN BET YOU THAT AKUA DONKOR WOULD HAVE A BETTER PRESIDENT THAT MAHAMA.

  INSPITE OF HER ILLITRACY, I CAN BET YOU THAT AKUA DONKOR WOULD HAVE A BETTER PRESIDENT THAT MAHAMA.

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• Kwasi Akuffu 11 years ago

  Akua Donkor is more important than your mother and your grandmother.

  Akua Donkor is more important than your mother and your grandmother.

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• Antiochus - London 11 years ago

  Who cares! This does not change the fact that it was a waste of public funds.

  Who cares! This does not change the fact that it was a waste of public funds.

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• Zoobie-Zoobie 11 years ago

  NDC get the job done... no more excuses!!!!

  NDC get the job done... no more excuses!!!!

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• Zoobie-Zoobie 11 years ago

  No more excuses!!!

  No more excuses!!!

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• AHMED YACOB 11 years ago

  When you have so many stupid people like Kwakye Ofosu in government no amount of Econonic conferences will help. They are just so stupid, they do not know what they are doing.

  When you have so many stupid people like Kwakye Ofosu in government no amount of Econonic conferences will help. They are just so stupid, they do not know what they are doing.

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• Ofori Canada 11 years ago

  Kwakye Ofosu was born to be a liar. I feel pity for his parents.

  Kwakye Ofosu was born to be a liar. I feel pity for his parents.

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• TWEAA 11 years ago

  BUT HIS FATHER KOFI TOTOBI KWAKYE WAS AND IS A LAIR. HE IS STILL LYING AS BOARD CHAIRMAN....

  BUT HIS FATHER KOFI TOTOBI KWAKYE WAS AND IS A LAIR. HE IS STILL LYING AS BOARD CHAIRMAN....

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• Barimaba 11 years ago

  Extracting ideas from 146 technocrats in 4 days!!!

  Extracting ideas from 146 technocrats in 4 days!!!

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• oppong london 11 years ago

  why can,t john mahama resign as a failed leader in ghana,because of greediness ndc useless leaders don,t resign after failing woefully to perform,ghana will never move forward under ndc,you can bet it.

  why can,t john mahama resign as a failed leader in ghana,because of greediness ndc useless leaders don,t resign after failing woefully to perform,ghana will never move forward under ndc,you can bet it.

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• This is Ghana 11 years ago

  Why did the government have to wait until now before telling us the number of people who attended the forum? Was it because the government did not know how many people had been invited? Or was the government afraid if they ha ...
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  Why did the government have to wait until now before telling us the number of people who attended the forum? Was it because the government did not know how many people had been invited? Or was the government afraid if they had released the figure earlier, the media people would have done on the spot head count to ascertain the truth?
  This only happens in Ghana. Our leaders always take us for granted, but we are so gullible we accept anything they say, and that is why it has been going on for so long!
  By the way, they the figure include people like Akua Donkor? And what was her contribution? Can the government justify her inclusion in such an important consultation process?

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• Oman 11 years ago

  Kwakye Ofosu you know this and you insulted Dr Bawumia for suggesting measurers Gov't should take to solve the fall of the Cedi? Go and apologize to him if not you have disgraced yourself of what you are now saying. You are ...
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  Kwakye Ofosu you know this and you insulted Dr Bawumia for suggesting measurers Gov't should take to solve the fall of the Cedi? Go and apologize to him if not you have disgraced yourself of what you are now saying. You are young and know that NDC will not rule Ghana forever.

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• Ghanaba 11 years ago

  Ofosu Kwakye the best thing to do is for NDC to apologize to NPP for all the insult NDC people have ruined against NPP for sharing their ideas on the economy. One person who needs an apology most is Dr Bawumia. Why should F ...
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  Ofosu Kwakye the best thing to do is for NDC to apologize to NPP for all the insult NDC people have ruined against NPP for sharing their ideas on the economy. One person who needs an apology most is Dr Bawumia. Why should Fosu Kwakye insult Dr Bawumia that he is a disgrace to the womb that born him? We have Peace Council, etc. none spoke against such an insult. Now people are saying why should NPP boycott the forum? Look at what President Rawlings said at the forum. We those who were in the country before President Kuffour took over knew how the economy was.
  
  I am not NPP supporter but I support NPP 100% of not attending this unnecessary, time wasting and waste of money forum. NDC thought they can rule Ghana with propaganda. Time will tell.

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• Joseph Boateng 11 years ago

  146 is still too many given the population of Ghana. However, what I can't fathom is why the promise for a better Ghana Agenda, six years on, has suddenly become 'help make Ghana better'. Didn't you Guys know the key to a 'Be ...
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  146 is still too many given the population of Ghana. However, what I can't fathom is why the promise for a better Ghana Agenda, six years on, has suddenly become 'help make Ghana better'. Didn't you Guys know the key to a 'Better Ghana' before promising Ghanaians?
  
  Now Ghana is worst off and you Guys certainly know that such economic fora is not the answer. Simply, be disciplined, don't be too unscrupulous using any means to win elections, let law and order prevail and stop stealing our money. Simple as that. Mahama and his people are shit.

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• Obiri Yeboah London. 11 years ago

  Small boys are always young Ofosu Kwakye you have a big mouth but stupid in mind.You don't know anything about economics yet you have mouth to insult our intelligent men who can help the economy boost.I see no reason w ...
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  Small boys are always young Ofosu Kwakye you have a big mouth but stupid in mind.You don't know anything about economics yet you have mouth to insult our intelligent men who can help the economy boost.I see no reason why your stupid and nothing to be president Mahama still keep an idiot like you in the public office,because the president himself is corrupt,he always want corrupt people around him.Nothing better will come out of his government is a promise.There is an adage that "If you don't go to Heaven don't blamed Jesus".Think of it.

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• kofi mensah 11 years ago

  National economic forum notwithstanding 400

  National economic forum notwithstanding 400

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• TWEAA 11 years ago

  AND PAPA MR KNOW ALL, WE WANT TO KNOW THE TOTAL COST TOO.

  AND PAPA MR KNOW ALL, WE WANT TO KNOW THE TOTAL COST TOO.

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• Whatever 11 years ago

  NDC should not behave like NPP who believe that a few elitist people can go and hide somewhere and determine the economic direction for the 25 million citizens

  NDC should not behave like NPP who believe that a few elitist people can go and hide somewhere and determine the economic direction for the 25 million citizens

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• Santana 11 years ago

  Aka Donkor was invited in her capacity as a presidential candidate of her own party and in her capacity as a farmer.
  
  She is a former assembly woman. She enjoyed the full hospitality of Royal Senchi Hotel plus extra for he ...
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  Aka Donkor was invited in her capacity as a presidential candidate of her own party and in her capacity as a farmer.
  
  She is a former assembly woman. She enjoyed the full hospitality of Royal Senchi Hotel plus extra for her driver. The rooms were comfortable, the food was delicious and she got free publicity for her party in the media.
  
  It appears she is In loose coalition with the NDC or some form of alliance. It was comic relief for some of us. She managed to get a translator to interpret the proceedings to her verbatim. She had a good time at the taxpayers' expense. Are we serious as a nation? Her valid contribution was that we should ban the importation of commercial generators which is the reason for the energy crisis and the dumsor dumsor. How about that? She would like a forum like this every month.

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