Gov’t will sponsor NDC supporters to Brazil – Minister

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OSEI TAWIAH NPP 11 years ago

NO PROBLEM; TIC FOR TAC IS NEVER A SIN

NO PROBLEM; TIC FOR TAC IS NEVER A SIN
mama 11 years ago

NDC is not NPP so do not copy them or else, we will vote you too out like we did to npp

NDC is not NPP so do not copy them or else, we will vote you too out like we did to npp
insight to the bone 11 years ago

Let us not be fooled into ignoring the true motives and intentions of JJ's so called uprisings as the truth is evident upon reflection with wisdom and a just heart. It was nothing but a dubious plan and insidious agenda motiv ...
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Let us not be fooled into ignoring the true motives and intentions of JJ's so called uprisings as the truth is evident upon reflection with wisdom and a just heart. It was nothing but a dubious plan and insidious agenda motivated by tribalism and hatred of the Akans . This is the greatest tragedy and the reason why the country can never develop, as long as the undercurrent of all political activity is the hatred and exclusion of everything Akan there can never be true unity and peace of mind . We now have generations of youth in absolute poverty who will never know what a job that can sustain a family is , brainwashed into thinking the perverse lies of this ndc are the right moral standards of the day, yes buga buga tactics designed to break the spirit of a free nation . They say we are only angry but the fact remains this was a tribal war still continuing against the Akans , you will never hear JJ mention the corrupt EWE such as woyome , segbefia and tsikata but rather any Ashanti public or private is the enemy and criminal and his follows will add drug barons . He will never see the evil corruption of his allies in this backstrabbing war against the Akans the northerners and other minorities such as the Gas. Without proof or the need to respect the law and human rights of the accused he will judge and execute innocent Akans into jail or death , even his long time traitor friend Mills was not good enough because he was Fanti and therefore not motivated enough to hate his brothers the Ashantis or npp. Forbes has put the mahamas in the list of being one of the most corrupt family in the country and Africa but JJ and the NDC are blind to this fact and obviously have succeeded in bribing our so called opposition NPP into compliance of the ongoing crimes . JJ , WHERE IS YOUR COUP NOW IN SWEEPING AWAY THIS CORRUPT GOVT ,is it because its now your ayigbe and pepeni who are now the one's stealing ?
facts 11 years ago

This sort of mind set(NDC members to represent ghana in sports) can be described as parochial not the protestig voices of a people of a particular region which the president sees as ungrateful and so would not care about thei ...
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This sort of mind set(NDC members to represent ghana in sports) can be described as parochial not the protestig voices of a people of a particular region which the president sees as ungrateful and so would not care about their sufferings.
PRINCE KWASI ADADE 11 years ago

AUTHOR: SEE BELOW----------------------------
It would be recalled that before Election 2000, the Rawlings's P/NDC had ruled Ghana for 19 solid years. This era, as we all know, was marked by human rights abuses, tribalism, c ...
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It would be recalled that before Election 2000, the Rawlings's P/NDC had ruled Ghana for 19 solid years. This era, as we all know, was marked by human rights abuses, tribalism, corruption, economic hardship, cash and carry system, and more seriously, serial killings of women.

What then did President John Agyekum Kufuor and his NPP do with the power given him between 2001 and 2009? This write-up seeks to find the answer under social infrastructure, policies & programmes, and good governance.

ON SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE • Kufuor's tenure witnessed the construction of two new sports stadia at Essipong and Tamale; the rehabilitation of both Accra and Kumasi sports stadia, and another sports complex in Cape Coast.

• Under Kufuor, a new Presidential Palace was built to house the president and his family; the Accra-Tema commuter railway line was constructed, and the Keta Sea Defence wall was built to protect the people of Keta.

• A $622m loan was secured for the construction of the Bui Dam & Bui City Project; the Boankra Inland Port was started (now abandoned); major feeder and trunk roads (Accra-Kumasi-Aflao-Kasoa-Cape Coast, Aburi), several by-passes in Accra and Kumasi including the Sofoline and Asafo interchange, and George Walker Bush 14km High Way were all constructed.

• The Peduase Lodge, which had been abandoned was restored; several boreholes were drilled to end the perennial water problems in Cape Coast and Tamale; the Aboadze Thermal Plant was expanded; the Kofi Annan ICT Centre for Excellence, and state-of-the art wood village at Sokoban in Kumasi for Anloga carpenters were all built.

• Another legacy of Kufuor is the construction of the Accident and Emergency Centre with a landing base at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). This has saved several precious lives.

• Besides, 56 existing senior high schools were upgraded as Model Schools; two institutions (University of Education, Winneba, and University of Mines & Technology) were given autonomy to run as public universities, UDS had Campuses at Wa and Bolgatanga, 21 new senior high schools, 1,334 new JHS blocks, 1,331 primary schools, and 5,164 pre-schools were built.

• Also, over 5,000 affordable housing units at various parts of the country were built. A cocoa processing plant was built in Kumasi. The West African Gas Pipe Line was nearly completed. There was expansion of the road network from 39,000 km of accessible roads to 65,000 km by 2008.

• The Ghana @ 50 ‘legacy’ projects like recreational parks, renovation of public buildings, and historical monuments across all the 10 regions and their district capitals were built. The government also built 14 fishing harbours in our fishing communities.

ON POLICIES & PROGRAMMES • The Kufuor government introduced free basic education through the capitation grant (fee- free). There was school feeding programme where pupils from some selected public basic schools were given one hot meal a day.

• The National Health Insurance Scheme was introduced to replace the cash and carry system and make health care affordable. There was also the introduction of free maternal care to reduce child mortality.

• The government frequently released brand new buses to GPRTU, and introduced the metro mass transit, replaced the Ghana Airways with Ghana International Airlines (all meant to improve the transportation system.

• The NPP introduced the Northern Development Fund with a US$25m seed fund to reduce the North-South poverty gap; free bus ride for school kids, brought Zoom Lion Company Limited to rid our cities of filth, created Youth Fund with a $50m seed money and instituted the National Youth Employment Programme, which rolled out seven programmes including community police, teaching assistance, health care, agric extension, etc to reduce the country’s high unemployment.

• Kufuor also introduced the mass cocoa spraying exercise, frequently increased the producer price of cocoa; subsidised fertilizer, and made prompt payment of bonuses to cocoa farmers.

• In his quest to mechanise agriculture, the Kufuor government imported 3,331 brand new tractors, but unfortunately, Mahama Ayariga, and Alban Bagbin used their positions in government to buy some at only GHC1,000.

• The annual cocoa yield increased from 350 metric tonnes in 2000 to 750 metric tonnes in 2006 with an income of US$1bn to the economy. By 2010, Ghana had hit 1m cocoa production. This feat alone moved Ghana from the 4th position to the 2nd position in terms of the world’s leading producers of the product.

• The size of the Ghana's economy quadrupled from US$3.9m in 2008 to US$16.3m in 2008, thus ending the year with GDP growth rate of 8.4%.

• Whilst inflation was reduced from 40% in 2000 to 9.8% in 2006 (single digit) and later 18% in 2008, interest rate fell from 50% to 25% during the period under consideration. The daily minimum wage was increased from 42Gp (4,200 old cedis) in 2000 to GHC2.25 (22,500 old cedis) in 2009.

• A New Education Reform was put in place in 2007 with special emphasis on Maths, Science, Vocational and ICT. Kindergarten education officially became part of our basic education system.

• The admission of JHS graduates into SHS was computerised to reduce corruption and hassle of parents; there was Baah-Wiredu Laptop project aimed at giving one laptop to every school child.

• All the 38 Teacher Training Colleges were upgraded into tertiary status (Colleges of Education); Distance education programme was introduced for teachers and workers.

• The government also introduced Untrained Teacher Education Programme for Pupil Teachers to become trained teachers, Access Course to Teacher Training Colleges for SHS graduates who could not do well in Maths and English. The purpose was to upgrade the knowledge of the teacher, beef up the teacher population, and subsequently help to address the falling educational standards in the country.

• Private universities sprung from 4 to over 50, whilst existing infrastructure in the public universities and other public tertiary institutions were expanded through the GETFund.

• The SSNIT Loan Scheme was restructured for students to take more loans. Plans were far advanced to start not only Single Spine Salary Structure for public sector workers, but also a new 3-tier pension scheme for both private and public sector workers.

ON GOOD GOVERNANCE • His Excellency, President J. A. Kufuor tolerated all shades of opinion and verbal abused from ‘Dr.’ Asemfoforo, an NDC paid serial caller, and J. J. Rawlings, who at one time referred to the then sitting President as ‘Ataa Ayi’ - a notorious armed robber.

• Ghanaians witnessed the National Reconciliation; the reburial of three former heads of state namely; Okatakyie Afrifa, Gen. I.K. Acheampong and Gen. F.W.K Akufo and five senior military officers, who were executed in 1979 by J. J. Rawlings.

• In addition, over 100 assets of noble and hard working citizens seized by J.J. Rawlings were deconfiscated to their owners.

• The criminal libel and seditious laws which had provided 10 years’ maximum imprisonment for offenders was repealed. The People’s Assembly concept which made it possible for Ghanaians to interact with the President and his Ministers on yearly basis was instituted.

• There was all-inclusive governance with the likes of Mallam Issah (PNC), Dr. Paa Nduom, Prof. Badu Akosah, Prof. Hagan - all CPP leading members, working under the NPP administration. Kufuor also facilitated the appointments of Dr. Ibn Chambas as the Secretary General of ECOWAS, and Ekwow Spio-Garbrah as Chief Executive Officer of CTO.

• Kufuor created 60 additional districts and raised some of them to municipal & metropolitan status to facilitate local governance. The District Assembly Common Fund was increased from 5% to 7.5%.

• There was a plethora of FM Radio stations, regular media encounters with the President, broadcasting of news in the major local dialects on the Ghana Television (GTV), which hitherto had been in English and Akan.

• The Kufuor government passed the Representation of the People Amendment act (ROPAA) into law to enfranchise Ghanaians in the diaspora, though Afari Gyan failed to make it operational.

• Kufuor should also be commended for the expansion of mobile phone network across the length and breadth of the country as he removed tariffs on mobile phone importation.

• Kufuor created a Ministry for Public Sector Reform with the view to developing a new and positive mindset for public sector workers; Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs to empower women and improve their lot; and the Ministry of Chieftaincy Affairs to tap the rich expertise of our noble traditional leaders.

• Also, June 4 and the 31st December were removed from the statute books as public holidays. The 64th Infantry Regiment were disbanded to other units to ensure discipline in the Armed Forces.

• Kufuor featured regularly at all G-8 Summits. His excellent diplomatic relations with world leaders enabled Ghana not only to attract attention and investment worldwide, but also he was unanimously elected to chair both the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Under his leadership, Ghana had the opportunity to assume the rotational presidency of the UN Security Council.

• President Kufuor also won several international awards including the Chatham House Prize Award in 2008 as a result of peace and economic growth which characterised his two terms in office. No wonder he was given a rousing welcome by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England.

• Again, President Kufuor took a leading role in mediating in regional conflicts including those in Liberia, La Cote D’Ivoire, Kenya, Sudan, and Zimbabwe.

• As a true democrat, he was even criticised by his own party members and sympathisers for not hanging onto power before the Tain by-elections when the NPP’s Presidential Candidate, Nana Akufo-Addo was leading in the 2008 Presidential elections.

• Kufuor is on record as the only President who left office in the peaceful manner in which he entered it. This is indeed a lasting legacy because all his predecessors were either overthrown by the military or metamorphosed themselves into civilian presidents.

• Kufuor introduced the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme, where the aged and other vulnerable people in Ghana were paid monthly allowances of between 8 and 15 Ghana cedis.

• Under President Kufuor's leadership, Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African country to cut in half the proportion of its people who suffer from hunger. He and LUIZ DA SILVA of Brazil jointly received the 2011 World Food Prize.

• He introduced micro finance loans to help small and medium-scale businesses, the Export Development Fund (EDIF), the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) which makes it possible for local producers to access the US market, as well as, the Ghana Poverty Reduction Programmes I & II were all aimed at improving the lot of Ghanaians.

• The Kufuor-led NPP administration purchased VALCO from the Americans at a cosmic sum of US$20m.

• On corruption, a minister of state under his administration was charged for wilfully causing financial loss to the state and together with other members of the previous government, was sentenced to a prison term.

• Ghana was the first country in Africa to submit herself to the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). It would also interest readers to note that for the first time in 50 years, Ghana under the leadership of Kufuor earned a respectable B+ rating on the international financial scene in 2006 and this indeed, facilitated the country’s successful bid to access over US$ 750m from the Eurobond market.

• The passage of the Public Procurement Act, Financial Administration Act, Internal Audit Agency Act, which made the agency exceed its revenue target every year, the Office of Accountability Act, the Whistle Blowers Act, the importation of new police uniforms and over 1000 police vehicles to combat crime, the Right to Information bill, the establishment of Fast Track High Courts, the strengthening of state institutions like the SFO, CHRAJ, among others, were all geared towards the eradication of this social evil in the Ghanaian society.

• Last but not the least, Ghana under Kufuor’s reign became the largest recipient of Millennium Challenge Account funds of US$547m to combat poverty in Ghana. The bilateral and multilateral debt cancellations as a result of Ghana joining the Heavily Indebted and Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative and the UN's and World Bank’s lucrative jobs for His Excellency, J. A. Kufuor even before the 2008 general elections make him stand tall among his contemporaries. He made Ghana, an oil producing country as oil was struck in commercial quantities in 2010.

How could the excellent record enumerated above be a factor to the NPP's electoral defeat? I leave it for the judgement of the Ghanaian voter in 2016.

God bless Ghana! God bless the NPP!! God bless Kufuor!!!

Katakyie Kwame Opoku Agyemang, Asante Bekwai-Asakyiri (Free SHS Ambassador) Official blog: (www.katakyie.com) katakyienpp@yahoo.co.uk 0202471070 : 0264931361 : 0547851100
Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings 11 years ago

When foolsoldiers become ministers, all what you hear from their rima oris is nothing but drivel.

Does that red-nostrilled,pathetic dumbass wart chewer think that state monies belong to the NDC ?

Why should the taxes of ...
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When foolsoldiers become ministers, all what you hear from their rima oris is nothing but drivel.

Does that red-nostrilled,pathetic dumbass wart chewer think that state monies belong to the NDC ?

Why should the taxes of hardworking Ghanaians to the tune of $3million be used to finance lazy NDC foolsoldiers to go watch football matches in Brazil ?

Where are the voices of those clowns who attended the Senchi CONCERT dubbed National Economic Forum ?

Have they seen what the corrupt,inept and visionless NDC govt doing with our financial resources ?
INSIGTH TO THE MIND 11 years ago

you should be idiot, if today you know that the fund is state money. well know it that it is not state money. go and tell it to npp is was state morning, idiot again.

you should be idiot, if today you know that the fund is state money. well know it that it is not state money. go and tell it to npp is was state morning, idiot again.
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 11 years ago

STUPID FULANI MAN CHOPING OUR COCOA MONEY! WE SHALL SEE

STUPID FULANI MAN CHOPING OUR COCOA MONEY! WE SHALL SEE
SHAMO 11 years ago

THIS FULANI MAN TOO? INFACT GHANA HAS GONE TO NDC DOGS

THIS FULANI MAN TOO? INFACT GHANA HAS GONE TO NDC DOGS
Close Observer 11 years ago

The GUY from the OTHER TRIBE is NOT YOUR ENEMY; he is also a GHANAIAN. Some BAD POLITICIANS would want you to believe otherwise. DON'T VOTE for such POLITICIANS. We have attended the SAME SCHOOL, worshiped in the SAME CHURCH ...
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The GUY from the OTHER TRIBE is NOT YOUR ENEMY; he is also a GHANAIAN. Some BAD POLITICIANS would want you to believe otherwise. DON'T VOTE for such POLITICIANS. We have attended the SAME SCHOOL, worshiped in the SAME CHURCH and even INTER-MARRIED; why would we let some BAD POLITICIANS SOW A SEED OF HATRED among us? It is only in their interest that we fight among ourselves, NOT in our interest. REJECT 'WE AND THEM POLITICS'. RESPECT and EMBRACE EVERY TRIBE. We are STRONGER by so doing. REMEMBER, 'WE ARE ALL INVOLVE IN BUILDING OUR MOTHERLAND. God bless every GHANAIAN, and LONG LIVE GHANA.
Gye Nyame 11 years ago

What a sad state of affairs -- the hospitals don't have medications for the poor, teachers have not been paid, but will send spectators to Brazil to watch football. Half of then won't even come back -- they will go missing i ...
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What a sad state of affairs -- the hospitals don't have medications for the poor, teachers have not been paid, but will send spectators to Brazil to watch football. Half of then won't even come back -- they will go missing in Brazil.
SOJI 11 years ago

shame on idiots like this called minister.

shame on idiots like this called minister.
PP 11 years ago

Is this man a minister? 'Ei. Yabr3 agu'.

Ghana paaa nie.

Is this man a minister? 'Ei. Yabr3 agu'.

Ghana paaa nie.
KOLA ,LONDON PROPER 11 years ago

Even the thief, Kufuor did same why not us, the real patriots.

Even the thief, Kufuor did same why not us, the real patriots.
HOMESENSE 11 years ago

Fantastic statement. The hypocrisy in Ghana is too much, and we need more such bold and truthful statements from our leaders.

But Hon Minister, should we spend so much to send 500 supporters to Brasil only for majority of ...
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Fantastic statement. The hypocrisy in Ghana is too much, and we need more such bold and truthful statements from our leaders.

But Hon Minister, should we spend so much to send 500 supporters to Brasil only for majority of them to watch match proceedings from large screens, outside real stadiums?

I think it would be better if those monies were, at worst, shared among the NDC supporters for them to buy similar large screen plasma TVs. At least they would watch all proceedings and own the Tvs.
Yaw Mensah 11 years ago

Insight to the bone,
YOU ARE SPOT ON AND RIGHT TO THE POINT ON THE MOTIVE OF JJ AND THE EWE CLICK OF TSIKATAS AND AWOONORS.
UNFORTUNATELY SOME AKANS FOLLOWING THE NDC DO NOT SEE THROUGH THE AGENDA OF THESE EVIL MINORITIES O ...
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Insight to the bone,
YOU ARE SPOT ON AND RIGHT TO THE POINT ON THE MOTIVE OF JJ AND THE EWE CLICK OF TSIKATAS AND AWOONORS.
UNFORTUNATELY SOME AKANS FOLLOWING THE NDC DO NOT SEE THROUGH THE AGENDA OF THESE EVIL MINORITIES OF EWES AND NORTHERNERS. THEY HAVE USED A STRATEGY TO INDICATE IT IS A HATRED FOR ASHANTIS IN ORDER THAT THEY CAN GET ENOUGH VOTES TO EXECUTE THEIR AGENDA AGAINST AKANS.
AKANS SHOULD HOWEVER SEE THROUGH THIS EVIL PLAN OF THE NDC BRAINERS IN THE WAY THEY GO ABOUT THEIR CAMPAIGN MESSAGE.
DURING JJ'S TIME, HE GOES TO THE VOLTA REGION WHICH HAS SEVERAL ETHNIC GROUPING (SUCH AS THE BUEMS, ANGLOS, EWES,.... ETC) AND PUT THEM TOGETHER AS EWES AND TELL THEM NOT TO VOTE FOR NPP BECAUSE THEY ARE TRIBALISTIC; AND TRUE TO IT THE WHOLE OF THE VOLTA REGION VOTES FOR NDC. HE THEN COMES TO THE AKAN SPEAKING REGIONS AND TELL THEM WE DON'T HAVE TO BE TRIBALISTIC BECAUSE WE ARE ALL ONE PEOPLE, AND AS CHRISTIAN AS WE THE AKANS ARE WE AGREE AND GIVE VOTES TO THE NDC. THAT FOR ME IS STUPID ON OUR PART.
SAME STRATEGY WAS USED BY MAHAMMA WHEN HE WAS CAMPAIGNING IN THE NORTH IN 2012, HE TOLD PEOPLE FROM THE NORTH TO VOTE FOR A NORTHERNER AND WENT FURTHER TO SAY IF NNP WANT THEIR VOTE THEY SHOULD FIELD A NORTHERNER. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE NORTHERN REGIONS INCLUDING UPPER EAST AND WEST IS NOT MADE OF ONE ETHNIC GROUP(THERE ARE GRUSHIES, DAGOMBAS, SISALAS, DAGARTIS,.....ETC) JUST LIKE THE VOLTA REGION, BUT THESE MINORITY REGIONS SEE THEMSELVES AS NORTHERNERS(PEPE) AND VOLTARIANS(EWE) AND VOTE ACCORDING TO THE ADVISE FROM THEIR COMPATRIOT POLITICIANS(JJ/MAHAMMA). HE ALSO THEN COMES TO THE AKAN SPEAKING REGIONS AND TELL THEM NOT TO BE TRIBALISTIC BECAUSE WE ARE ALL ONE PEOPLE, AND ALSO GO FURTHER TO TELL THE AKANS FROM THE OTHER REGIONS OUTSIDE ASHANTI TO SPIN TO GET THEM TO ALSO HATE THE ASHANTIS AND TAG THE NPP AS AN ASHANTI PARTY WHICH SHOULD NOT BE VOTED FOR, AND THE OTHER AKANS INCLUDING FANTIS, BRONGS, NZEMAS ACCEPT THIS BLATANT DECEIPT AND TRULY VOTE FOR THE MINORITY TRIBES(EWES/NORTHERNERS) TO LORD IT OVER THE MAJORITY AKANS(FANTIS, BRONGS, KWAHUS, ASHANTIS, AKIMS, AKUAPIMS,....ETC). NOW IF YOU ANALYSE WHICH GROUP IS CONTROLLING GHANA, THE LIST IS ENDLESS WITH EWES AND PEPES WITH ONLY FEW AKANS. OBVIOUSLY ALL KEY POSITIONS IN THE COUNTRY NOW ARE HELD BY PEPES AND EWES WHO ARE IN THE MINORITY AS FAR AS GHANA IS CONCERNED. WHEN ARE ALL AKAN SPEAKING PEOPLE IN GHANA GOING TO SEE THE LIGHT AND DECEIPTFUL PLAN OF JJ AND HIS CLICK? THE AKAN SPEAKING REGIONS SHOULD NOW WISE UP AND WAKE UP TO THIS DECEIPT AND MAKE A RESOLVE THAT THE MINORITY CAN NO LONGER LORD IT OVER THE MAJORITY. LET US PUT PERSONAL OR SELF INTEREST ASIDE AND SAVE THE GREATER INTEREST OF THE ENTIRE POPULACE. I AM NOT SUGGESTING TO LOOK DOWN ON THE EWES AND PEPES, BUT THERE SHOULD BE EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF APPOINTMENTS IN PROPORTINATE WITH POPULATION DENSITY WITH RESPECT TO KEY POSITIONS AND ALL. WE SHOULD SEE CORRESPONDING PROPORTIONATE PERCENTAGES OF THE TRIBE SIZE IN GOVERNMENT POSITIONS. IN A COUNTRY SUCH AS OURS, OVER A CERTAIN SPAN OF YEARS, THE PERCENTAGE OF TIME RULED BY EACH GROUPING AS PRESIDENT SHOULD BE EQUIVALENT TO THE TRIBE'S PERCENTAGE SIZE OF THE GHANAIAN POPULATION. SO FOR THE OVER 57 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE, WE SHOULD SAY FOR INSTANCE 70%(40YEARS) OF THE YEARS SHOULD HAVE AN AKAN AS PRESIDENT, BUT UNFORTUNATELY THIS IS NOT THE CASE AS BETWEEN JJ, MAHAMMA AND lIMANN, 46%(27 YEARS) HAS BEEN TAKEN BY THE MINORITY LEAVING TO MAJORITY WITH (34%)19 YEARS SHARED BETWEEN, NKRUMAH, BUSIA AND KUFOUR, WITH THE REST TAKEN BY COUPS. THIS IS AN IMBALANCE AND AN ATTEMPT TO SUPPRESS THE MAJORITY. LET US NOT FORGET THAT JJ ONLY CAME TO THE SCENE TO WITCH-HUNT AKAN INDUSTROUS SONS TO SUPPRESS THEM AND KILL THEIR ENTERPRISES(TO NAME A FEW; SIAW OF TATA BREWERY, APPIAH MENKAH, KOWUS MOTORS,....ETC) AND SHIFT THE RICHES TO THE EWES AND PEPES AS WE NOW SEE IN THE SEGBEFIA'S, WAYOME'S AND MAHAMA'S OF THIS WORLD.
THE TIME TO SIT UP IS NOW FOR ALL AKANS!!! LET US NOT FORGET THIS AS WE GO TO THE POLLS IN 2016, ELSE WE PAY A HEAVY PRICE WHICH FUTURE GENERATIONS WILL NOT FORGIVE US FOR!!!
Close Observer 11 years ago

THE MAD MAN'S PARTY IS USELESS. Is this idiot a minister? The division that the MAD MAN JJ RAWLINGS (Boakye Djan said JJ is mad) sowed is yielding fruit. This stupid charlatan of a minister doesn't know there is everything w ...
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THE MAD MAN'S PARTY IS USELESS. Is this idiot a minister? The division that the MAD MAN JJ RAWLINGS (Boakye Djan said JJ is mad) sowed is yielding fruit. This stupid charlatan of a minister doesn't know there is everything wrong with what he is saying. They have tried from the time of Atta Mills to divide Ghanaians through sports; but thank God they can't. We will not be divided.
Italia, Gyesi 11 years ago

So can NDC fix the economy? Ohoooooo so this people dose not think about the country. Then why did Ghanaians voted them into power?

So can NDC fix the economy? Ohoooooo so this people dose not think about the country. Then why did Ghanaians voted them into power?
kofi 11 years ago

O please , we have too many dumbs as our leaders. literates should not be judge by the number of degrees they hold but how smart they can apply what they have been taught. Be smart. No matter how foolish agenda is, you can st ...
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O please , we have too many dumbs as our leaders. literates should not be judge by the number of degrees they hold but how smart they can apply what they have been taught. Be smart. No matter how foolish agenda is, you can still be smart,as a minister of state, by not just say anything you think is fair to you.
CANY 11 years ago

WE KNOW IT SIR; PLEASE DO NOT COPY NPP:

WE KNOW IT SIR; PLEASE DO NOT COPY NPP:
Quame 11 years ago

moreover, was it 250 npp supporters?

moreover, was it 250 npp supporters?
pepenii 11 years ago

they did it so we are also doing same! foolish mentality at its best

they did it so we are also doing same! foolish mentality at its best
Stinpuse 11 years ago

What will happen to the rest of the grassroot members who will not have chance to go to the Brazil. will they be given anything?

What will happen to the rest of the grassroot members who will not have chance to go to the Brazil. will they be given anything?
Till Zion 11 years ago

Both parties are wrong to be sending supporters to sporting events at the expense of the taxpayers money.
Invest that money into our health sector, eduction, technology and create industries

Both parties are wrong to be sending supporters to sporting events at the expense of the taxpayers money.
Invest that money into our health sector, eduction, technology and create industries
KWAKWADUAM NI BA 11 years ago

when the center fails to hold, things falls apart. Clear sign of foolishness, stupidity and lunacy. Simply this gay dude needs to be fired, simple.

when the center fails to hold, things falls apart. Clear sign of foolishness, stupidity and lunacy. Simply this gay dude needs to be fired, simple.
Concerned 11 years ago

When an empty headed woman like anita is given a senior role, we all know she must have sucked a few dicks to get there. This homo looking minister clearly is sucking someones dick. question is whose? could it be the one who ...
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When an empty headed woman like anita is given a senior role, we all know she must have sucked a few dicks to get there. This homo looking minister clearly is sucking someones dick. question is whose? could it be the one who sleeps in the house of known US homos or the one who does the appointments? maybe its the deputy
Nii Joromi 11 years ago

This fag should not be a minister in the first place with his caveman mentality. Our dear country is doomed.

This fag should not be a minister in the first place with his caveman mentality. Our dear country is doomed.
akos connecticut 11 years ago

ooh mr minister, am sorry whether air-lifted or not some of us will never vote unwisely again...no more party affiliations but looking at the best for Ghana...do not belittle the sufferings of our people and what that means.. ...
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ooh mr minister, am sorry whether air-lifted or not some of us will never vote unwisely again...no more party affiliations but looking at the best for Ghana...do not belittle the sufferings of our people and what that means....be careful of your utterances but am sorry your president would be only a first time one
Reagan 11 years ago

Dear dep minister, your comments are simply not poltically correct. It is right to reward loyalists, but in the world of politics some things are done in a covert manner. Do not advertise your political naivety this openly. T ...
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Dear dep minister, your comments are simply not poltically correct. It is right to reward loyalists, but in the world of politics some things are done in a covert manner. Do not advertise your political naivety this openly. The backlash will affect the party and the government too. Seek advice.
Bigbrosam 11 years ago

LETS UNDERSTAND THAT THE NDC GOV, IS HERE TO SERVE NDC MEMBERS BUT NOT GHANA AS POEPLE MAY THINK.BE AT YOUR BEST IN THE WORST YOU CAN DO AND HOPEFULY NEVER EVER CRY FOUL.

LETS UNDERSTAND THAT THE NDC GOV, IS HERE TO SERVE NDC MEMBERS BUT NOT GHANA AS POEPLE MAY THINK.BE AT YOUR BEST IN THE WORST YOU CAN DO AND HOPEFULY NEVER EVER CRY FOUL.
Pelicles 11 years ago

Trust me, with this mindset, Ghana will not qualify from the group stage. Your comments are in invitation of a curse on the Black Stars. Just mark my words anywhere. Will you keep those supporters in Brazil if we fail the g ...
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Trust me, with this mindset, Ghana will not qualify from the group stage. Your comments are in invitation of a curse on the Black Stars. Just mark my words anywhere. Will you keep those supporters in Brazil if we fail the group stage? Aboa. Imagine this Lebanese fool being a minister?
MAHAMA KILLED MILLS!!!!!! 11 years ago

Ghana is cursed to suffer after Mahama sacrificed Mills for his selfish 8-year term. Ghanaians will keep suffering till its all over!!!

Ghana is cursed to suffer after Mahama sacrificed Mills for his selfish 8-year term. Ghanaians will keep suffering till its all over!!!
Katango go zambia 11 years ago

Too proud what do you take Ghanaians for.. two wrongs don't make a right, why copy blindly......you will be repatriated one day to Lebanon WAIT AND SEE

Too proud what do you take Ghanaians for.. two wrongs don't make a right, why copy blindly......you will be repatriated one day to Lebanon WAIT AND SEE
yamin 11 years ago

what about we the none ndc members who voted for mahama to come to power? next time we will vote wisely

what about we the none ndc members who voted for mahama to come to power? next time we will vote wisely
Atsu UK 11 years ago

We voted NPP out of power because of this things, thinking NDC will not do the same, but look, so why did we as people voted for a new party just to see what we thought was not good in the first place?

We voted NPP out of power because of this things, thinking NDC will not do the same, but look, so why did we as people voted for a new party just to see what we thought was not good in the first place?
HOMESENSE 11 years ago

Atsu, in Ghana they call this phenomenon 'Political Equalization', i.e. 'you did it to me, so I'll do it you'.

Our leaders fail to be AWARE and UNDERSTAND that Ghanians voted them to power TO RIGHT WHAT WAS WRONG and impro ...
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Atsu, in Ghana they call this phenomenon 'Political Equalization', i.e. 'you did it to me, so I'll do it you'.

Our leaders fail to be AWARE and UNDERSTAND that Ghanians voted them to power TO RIGHT WHAT WAS WRONG and improve upon their lot but not TO REPEAT THE WRONGS OF PREDECESSORS, and keep them in underdevelopment, with its flagship poverty and backwardness.
dan 11 years ago

To serve the interest of the ndc alone and not that of Ghana? Were you elected to do a better job than npp or to repeat their mistakes and do worse? Or you were elected to serve all Ghanaians?

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To serve the interest of the ndc alone and not that of Ghana? Were you elected to do a better job than npp or to repeat their mistakes and do worse? Or you were elected to serve all Ghanaians?

That explains a lot about the hypocrisy of an all inclusive government, and come let us reason together for Ghana annd all that bullshit.
KKK USA 11 years ago

THIS FOOLISH MINISTER IS NOT FROM GHANA A FOOLISH LEBANESE MAN BEN A MINISTER IN GHANA AND IT WILL HAPPYING IN ONLY NDC JUST TO LET THE GOOD PEOPLE OF GHANA FIGHT FOOLISHMAN

THIS FOOLISH MINISTER IS NOT FROM GHANA A FOOLISH LEBANESE MAN BEN A MINISTER IN GHANA AND IT WILL HAPPYING IN ONLY NDC JUST TO LET THE GOOD PEOPLE OF GHANA FIGHT FOOLISHMAN
Yaw 11 years ago

Well spoken Yamin. How the ndc sponsor so-called celebs who did not contribute anything to the ndc's campaign at the expense of those put their job on the line?

Well spoken Yamin. How the ndc sponsor so-called celebs who did not contribute anything to the ndc's campaign at the expense of those put their job on the line?
Asem Nti 11 years ago

This moron is a deputy minister of sports?
No wonder we find ourselves in crises in Ghana.
An elected government represent the people and not the party.
This minister must be sacked. How did he become a minister in the fi ...
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This moron is a deputy minister of sports?
No wonder we find ourselves in crises in Ghana.
An elected government represent the people and not the party.
This minister must be sacked. How did he become a minister in the first place?
aku 11 years ago

ok, your time will come! lets see how far this your loose talk will take you too.

ok, your time will come! lets see how far this your loose talk will take you too.
YAW ODURO 11 years ago

THIS NDC GOVERNMENT IS STUPID INDEED. THE PRESIDENT IS SO DUMB TO ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN. THE BLACK STARS TEAM IS FOR GHANAIANS NOT FOR THE NDC SUPPORTERS. STUPID AND FOOLISH GOVERNMENT OF NDC. NO WONDER THIS DEPUTY MINISTER CO ...
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THIS NDC GOVERNMENT IS STUPID INDEED. THE PRESIDENT IS SO DUMB TO ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN. THE BLACK STARS TEAM IS FOR GHANAIANS NOT FOR THE NDC SUPPORTERS. STUPID AND FOOLISH GOVERNMENT OF NDC. NO WONDER THIS DEPUTY MINISTER COMES FROM NIGER BOKO HARAM COUNTRY. GHANAIANS ARE BEGINNING TO SEE HOW BOKO HARAM AFARI GYAN RIGGED THE ELECTIONS TO THE DOGS.....WE SHALL SEE AS THE DAY OF RECKONING COMES. YAW SINGAPORE.
Yaro de Mann 11 years ago

U see a baby minister talking withou a care, these are the people ruling Ghana today. What good do u expect would come out of this. Square pegs in round holes.

U see a baby minister talking withou a care, these are the people ruling Ghana today. What good do u expect would come out of this. Square pegs in round holes.
king 11 years ago

Oh fools always create problems for innocent people like our current President, He's fully sorrounded by blind people when Prez Mahama try to unite Ghanaians some incompitente members and so called ministers also propagate wh ...
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Oh fools always create problems for innocent people like our current President, He's fully sorrounded by blind people when Prez Mahama try to unite Ghanaians some incompitente members and so called ministers also propagate what is called segregation and disoder, confusion among Ghanaians. Fools when are you going to be wise. stop your insobodinate actitud towards Ghanaians the black star represents Ghana in Brazil not the so called NDC party.
You can go to hell if you don´t agreed with me, becus by this statement of you, you don´t deserve to be a minister, becus you are not showing maturity and impatial to ghanaians.fools will die with their foolishness. May the good God of heaven put you into damnation by coughing this ugly statement.
Idiot!useless minister.
Kwame atta 11 years ago

why should the NDC government send any NPP supporter at the expense of any NDC supporter. That they are also Ghanaians? When the NPP were sending their supporters in 2006, did they not kn ow tthat there were other Ghanaians?

why should the NDC government send any NPP supporter at the expense of any NDC supporter. That they are also Ghanaians? When the NPP were sending their supporters in 2006, did they not kn ow tthat there were other Ghanaians?
AKWAPIMBA,LAS PALMAS DE G.C.,SPAIN 11 years ago

DONT EVER US GOVERNMENT FUND FOR PARTY AFFAIRS.USE PARTY MONEY TO SPONSOR SUPPORTERS.GHANA TERM IN BRAZIL IS NOT A PARTY TERM.THEY ARE THE FOR GHANA NOT THERE AS A PARTY.

DONT EVER US GOVERNMENT FUND FOR PARTY AFFAIRS.USE PARTY MONEY TO SPONSOR SUPPORTERS.GHANA TERM IN BRAZIL IS NOT A PARTY TERM.THEY ARE THE FOR GHANA NOT THERE AS A PARTY.
jdm 11 years ago

Stupid fool! Are the players all NDC?

Stupid fool! Are the players all NDC?
mugu yaro 11 years ago

This is a foolish man. I don't know who appointed some of these semi-illiterates to ministerial positions. You could have said that NDC will sponsor its supporters to the world cup- not govt. Are NDC supporters the only peopl ...
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This is a foolish man. I don't know who appointed some of these semi-illiterates to ministerial positions. You could have said that NDC will sponsor its supporters to the world cup- not govt. Are NDC supporters the only people who pay taxes in Ghana? And he is foolishly saying that NPP sponsored its supporters in 2006, where did you hear that? People were sponsored without party tags. Why coundn't you have sent whoever you want to send without identifyoing them as NDC supporters? If I were the president, I will fire this idiot before the close of today.
BOY KOFI 11 years ago

Please don't take us for granted my friend.The Black Stars is not for NDC or NPP.Besides,the FIFA gives money to every qualified country to prepare the team for the World Cup.This include training of players and logistics.So ...
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Please don't take us for granted my friend.The Black Stars is not for NDC or NPP.Besides,the FIFA gives money to every qualified country to prepare the team for the World Cup.This include training of players and logistics.So Mr Deputy,how much did the FIFA pay to support logistics?This is the job of GFA but not a Deputy Minister so shut up or just pack your basket and go now.Thank you.
kpega, 11 years ago

SEE FOR YOU SELF , THIS PARTY IS A FORIERGNERS PARTY ..NO TRUE LOVE FOR GHANA ...NO NO NO NO LOVE FOR GHANA

WOULD ASHANTIS ALLOW THIS?
BLACKMAN | 6/11/2014 12:02:00 PM
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SEE FOR YOU SELF , THIS PARTY IS A FORIERGNERS PARTY ..NO TRUE LOVE FOR GHANA ...NO NO NO NO LOVE FOR GHANA

WOULD ASHANTIS ALLOW THIS?
BLACKMAN | 6/11/2014 12:02:00 PM
LISTEN TO THEIR NONSENSE!!! AT LEAST ALL THE DEMONSTRATORS WERE PURE GHANAIANS AND NOT BRIBED FORIEGNERS FROM TOGO , MALI, BURKINA AND ELESWHERE AS THE WICKED NDC FORIEGNERS PARTY USE TO DO ..deletedISH AND WICKED PEOPLE ...NO LOVE FOR GHANA BUT HATRED AND SEEKING TO DESTROY THE COUNTRY BY ALL MEANS POSSIBLE LOOTING THE COUNTRY TO ENRICH THEMSELVES ...THE MOUTH OF THE GRAVE IS WIDE OPEN FOR THEM AND WE SHALL SEE IF THE WILL TAKE ALL THE LOOTED MOONEY WITH THEM WHETHER IT IS HIDDEN I TOGO ,MALI OR BURKINAFASO.
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WATCH NDC VERY CAREFULLY EVERYWHERE
BLACKMAN | 6/11/2014 12:11:00 PM
WATCH NDC VERY WELL EVERYWHERE AND NOT OINLY IN ASHANTI.. THIS IS A TRICK....WHILE YOU ARE WATCHING THEM IN ASHANTI, THEY WILL BE IMPORTING FORIEGNERS INTO OTHER REGIONS SO WATCH THEM EVERYWHERE IF YOU TRUELY LOVE GHANA AND WANTS TO SAVE IT FROM THE HANDS OF FORIEGNERS

Concerns have been raised about the possibility of Ghana's voters register being ruined with names of foreigners as the country goes into the 2016 general elections.

Some civil society groups and political parties have raised questions about the acceptance of the National Health Insurance Scheme ID card in registering first time voters, amidst fears that foreigners are hoodwinking the system.

The Students Network for Nana Addo (STUNNAD) claims it has gathered evidence pointing to the fact that the ruling party, NDC, has embarked on a grand scheme to get foreigners to acquire NHIS cards to enable them register as Ghanaian voters.

The laws of Ghana frown on foreigners taking part in national election but STUNNAD in a statement signed by its National President Chris Arthur, and Organiser Justice Adu Asiedu claimed registration of foreigners is rampant in Ghana's border towns.

'STUNNAD has gathered that the ruling NDC government is embarking on another rigging tactics in the Volta, Central and Upper West regions through mass NHIS registrations. Our information is that people from Togo and Burkina-Faso are being transported through Manuso border, Honuta border, Shianu border, Leklebi border, Aflao border, Batema junction all in the Volta region for free NHIS registration in order to issue them voters ID cards.'

It has therefore called patriots to resist the registration of foreigners by the Electoral Commission.

'We wish to call on every patriotic Ghanaian to help resist these diabolic and evil plans of the NDC. No foreigner should be allowed to register in the coming voter's registrations. We will not allow the NDC to take Ghanaians for granted again. We will resist any foreigner who will use NHIS card as a proof of being Ghanaian for voter's registrations.'

Also, the network of students is calling for the arrest and questioning of Member of Parliament for Ho East Constituency Juliana Azumah Mensah for allegedly running a promotion to freely register persons suspected to be foreigners under the scheme and her agents aiding them to acquire voters ID card.

BELOW IS THE FULL STATEMENT

NDC IS REGISTERING NON-GHANAIANS INTO NHIS IN ORDER TO ISSUE THEM VOTERS' ID CARD
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KOTIBOTO 11 years ago

NDC or NPP, let the world cup come to Ghana

NDC or NPP, let the world cup come to Ghana
KOTIBOTO 11 years ago

Ugly bleach face minister, suck your pussy

Ugly bleach face minister, suck your pussy
Akora Sark 11 years ago

Of course you are right to give the NDC foot soldiers a good deal. 'DeE EbErE na edie'. Let the NDC foot soldiers enjoy. However fix the economy which is the main job required of you.
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Of course you are right to give the NDC foot soldiers a good deal. 'DeE EbErE na edie'. Let the NDC foot soldiers enjoy. However fix the economy which is the main job required of you.
You may give some peanuts to foot soldiers of other parties (leave them some waaweE on the bones)
JAMES,DENMARK 11 years ago

stupid fulani minister,Kwasia

stupid fulani minister,Kwasia
Dr. med.William Acquah,Germany 11 years ago

Idiot. Settle the arrears first.People haven`t been paid for months for work done but you useless and brainless people have money to sponsor your supporters to Brazil!Shame on you! You have to be axed immediately!

Idiot. Settle the arrears first.People haven`t been paid for months for work done but you useless and brainless people have money to sponsor your supporters to Brazil!Shame on you! You have to be axed immediately!
FOYOOSIS 11 years ago

What a moronic minister, and he's got the audacity to utter such garbage.

It's only in Ghana that being a political party (NDC) supporter guarrantees favourism in the world of sport. All other Ghanaian citizens must be t ...
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What a moronic minister, and he's got the audacity to utter such garbage.

It's only in Ghana that being a political party (NDC) supporter guarrantees favourism in the world of sport. All other Ghanaian citizens must be treated equally and as such qualify to go to Brazil.

These ministers might have collected monies from people to push them through.
Quame 11 years ago

can never make a right

can never make a right
Kofi Freeman 11 years ago

Where is guy coming from?!

Where is guy coming from?!
Charles Agbenu 11 years ago

I learn he is a homosexual attracting attention from NDC top dogs

I learn he is a homosexual attracting attention from NDC top dogs
Energy Expert 11 years ago

Agreement #2: That the long term national interest should superseded all other interests.

Agreement #4: Foster a state whose day to day management is supported by professionally competent civil service working in an enviro ...
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Agreement #2: That the long term national interest should superseded all other interests.

Agreement #4: Foster a state whose day to day management is supported by professionally competent civil service working in an environment devoid of political victimization and intimidation and ...
Kwaku Vi 11 years ago

I wonder if this party was voted into power to help them achieve their own selfish interests or to protect and advance the interest of the COUNTRY, GHANA. It is a shame for a minister of state to publicly and unashamedly stat ...
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I wonder if this party was voted into power to help them achieve their own selfish interests or to protect and advance the interest of the COUNTRY, GHANA. It is a shame for a minister of state to publicly and unashamedly state that they are sending NDC supporters to Brazil as a THANK YOU GESTURE, for helping bring the party into power. So long as this party, called NDC, stays in power, a definition of who is a Ghanaian, is "ARE YOU NDC MEMBER? If you are not, you are not entitled to breath GHANA AIR.
Energy Expert 11 years ago

I pray for an air crush and all those who were not selected on merit perishes..AMEN

I pray for an air crush and all those who were not selected on merit perishes..AMEN
HOMESENSE 11 years ago

No My Brother, NOT that far for whether NDC or NPP they are all Ghanians.

Let's debate the unfortunate statement of this minister with the view to avoid a repetition in future, but NEVER to wish death on any person, not ev ...
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No My Brother, NOT that far for whether NDC or NPP they are all Ghanians.

Let's debate the unfortunate statement of this minister with the view to avoid a repetition in future, but NEVER to wish death on any person, not even a foreigner smuggled into the supporters.
Nana Egyir 11 years ago

A very foolish comments from a foolish personality to be appointed as a minister.Such comments infuriate people to do foolish things so please be decent with your comments and actions.To send all 500 NDC supporters to Brazil ...
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A very foolish comments from a foolish personality to be appointed as a minister.Such comments infuriate people to do foolish things so please be decent with your comments and actions.To send all 500 NDC supporters to Brazil concerns nobody because they are all Ghanaians but to say it loud is annoying and irresponsible. A very foolish talk indeed.
Vodoo Xebieso 11 years ago

Must you re-enact the "bad" things NPP did? You could have made it 50/50 for equal representation because this tit for tat mentality is not good for national growth.

Must you re-enact the "bad" things NPP did? You could have made it 50/50 for equal representation because this tit for tat mentality is not good for national growth.
Chelsea Rolland 11 years ago

Send afari gyan n atuguba

Send afari gyan n atuguba
Chelsea Rolland 11 years ago

Foolish

Foolish
HAZOR 11 years ago

Ghana should let this be their last stall for uprising if NDC use their tax money to send it supporters to Brazil and denial them common basic things.Afram plain North newly form district is struggling they have no roads and ...
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Ghana should let this be their last stall for uprising if NDC use their tax money to send it supporters to Brazil and denial them common basic things.Afram plain North newly form district is struggling they have no roads and schools.I read this from Chronicle and it is sad to hear from government how is misusing tax payers money to enrich themselves and misusing it not to benefit GHanaians but it supporters.WE are calling Yamin to provide prove that NPP airlift 250 supporters to Germany.They told us they eat the money to the bone and there is no money for development but they can get money to sent their supporters to Brazil using your tax money and denial you basic needs.This is the call for Aluta unless we are fools.
K. GYASI 11 years ago

NDC CAN SEND ALL THEIR SUPPORTERS TO THE WORLD CUP, BUT THEIR BAD LUCK WILL SEND US PACKING IN PRELIMINARY ROUNDS. MARK ME, THIS BAD LUCK GOVERNMENT AND THEIR SUPPORTERS, WHAT CAN THEY ACHIEVE FOR GHANA? NOTHING. SO GO AND CO ...
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NDC CAN SEND ALL THEIR SUPPORTERS TO THE WORLD CUP, BUT THEIR BAD LUCK WILL SEND US PACKING IN PRELIMINARY ROUNDS. MARK ME, THIS BAD LUCK GOVERNMENT AND THEIR SUPPORTERS, WHAT CAN THEY ACHIEVE FOR GHANA? NOTHING. SO GO AND COME EMPTY HANDED.
KOKI 11 years ago

Mr. Deputy Minister I appreciate your frankness and honesty in declaring your ardent support for your party faithfuls. But if (they the foot soldiers) helping to bring back into power for the sake of being in power then you m ...
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Mr. Deputy Minister I appreciate your frankness and honesty in declaring your ardent support for your party faithfuls. But if (they the foot soldiers) helping to bring back into power for the sake of being in power then you missed the point of nationalism in sports.

If being in power had hitherto brighten the faces of millions of ordinary citizens I would have doffed off my hat to you and your die-hard supporters and of course the government of NDC. But a sad NO! Things are not ok. The centre is clearly not holding and any stretch of pomposity from your outfit is a mockery of vested power and an insult to the intelligence of Ghanaians. Best not talk about it and let partisan faithfulness take the back seat! At least not from a Minister of the state!
JOHNSON 11 years ago

YOU MUST BE SENSIBLE OF WHAT YOU ARE SAYING. THE MONEY TO SPONSOR THE SUPPORTERS BELONGS TO GHANAIANS. THAT IS NOT NDC'S MONEY. THAT IS WHY IT IS VERY WRONG FOR YOU TO SAY WHAT YOU SAID. THIS IS NOT A POILICAL EVENT, IT IS AN ...
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YOU MUST BE SENSIBLE OF WHAT YOU ARE SAYING. THE MONEY TO SPONSOR THE SUPPORTERS BELONGS TO GHANAIANS. THAT IS NOT NDC'S MONEY. THAT IS WHY IT IS VERY WRONG FOR YOU TO SAY WHAT YOU SAID. THIS IS NOT A POILICAL EVENT, IT IS AN INTERNATIONAL EVENT, AND THE MONEY TO SPONSOR THE SUPPORTERS IS GHANAIANS MONEY. IF NDC WANTS TO SEND IT FOOT SOLDIERS, NDC MUST PAY FOR THEM. IF GOVT WILL CONTINUE TO DO THIS KIND OF THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL, THEN NO GOVT, SHOULD SPONSOR ANYPERSONS EXCEPT OFFICIALS TO FIFA IN THE NEAR FUTURE AS IS DONE IN THE DEVELOPED WORLD. WHY SHOULD AFRICA NATIONS BE SO STUPID TO DO WHAT IS UNBELEAVABLE, SPENT THE LITTLE MONEY ITS HAS ON THIER POLITICAL SUPPORTERS? WHAT YAMIN SAID IS VERY BAD FOR THE NATION. THE OUTSIDE WORLD WILL THINK AFRICANS ARE VERY STUPID.
James Bentil, Japan 11 years ago

Fools die in want of wisdom. Stupid man who has nothing to offer but only chop, chop.

Ask him what innovative ideas has he brought to the ministry?

Only chasing money left and right with his boss. Shame

Fools die in want of wisdom. Stupid man who has nothing to offer but only chop, chop.

Ask him what innovative ideas has he brought to the ministry?

Only chasing money left and right with his boss. Shame
WTF! 11 years ago

Yammin, sponsor a 1000 or 10,000 or even one million. No problem! Just dip your big hands into the till and take as much as you want of the people's money. It's not your father's money, right?

Yammin, sponsor a 1000 or 10,000 or even one million. No problem! Just dip your big hands into the till and take as much as you want of the people's money. It's not your father's money, right?
job 11 years ago

this same man told the black stars to do what is possible to qualify since that will make it 2-1 against npp. what a minister

this same man told the black stars to do what is possible to qualify since that will make it 2-1 against npp. what a minister
George/ Canada 11 years ago

This guy doesn't have brain to think. I have being listening to some of his talking and have believed that he is brainless. Whoever appointed him as a minister should remove him ASAP.

This guy doesn't have brain to think. I have being listening to some of his talking and have believed that he is brainless. Whoever appointed him as a minister should remove him ASAP.
George/ Canada 11 years ago

He is following a blind man according to him. It means how stupid he is.

He is following a blind man according to him. It means how stupid he is.
JM 11 years ago

HOW CAN POLITICS BE A POLITICAL ISSUE,HOW ABOUT THE PLAYERS ARE THEY NDC?

HOW CAN POLITICS BE A POLITICAL ISSUE,HOW ABOUT THE PLAYERS ARE THEY NDC?
Asoreba 11 years ago

When will the Government of Ghana "sponsor" Ghana? Why is the so-call POOOOOR country always in the business of spending money that does not benefit the greater majority? Can somebody really tell me what even winnig the Wor ...
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When will the Government of Ghana "sponsor" Ghana? Why is the so-call POOOOOR country always in the business of spending money that does not benefit the greater majority? Can somebody really tell me what even winnig the World Cup in Brazil will do for the people as far as electricity, water, employment and even food on the table not counting school fees will do for the people of Ghana? Why can't people who like the game (I suppose everybody in Ghana) and have the means pay for their own enjoyment? Think about how all this little money spent here and there could add up to solve at least one major problem we face now in Ghana. If we keep spliting the little we have into many unnecessary things, how cane we expect to have anything done to benefit the people? This is what we call wasteful spending!!!!
HE`S NOT AFRAID 11 years ago

GOV'T WILL SPONSOR NDC SUPPORTERS TO BRAZIL-MINISTER

GOV'T WILL SPONSOR NDC SUPPORTERS TO BRAZIL-MINISTER
Jojo 11 years ago

How can such position and comments encourage corporate bodies to support national appeals of such nature if they are only meant to benefit mostly party supporters. Corporate bodies should be wary and use their monies wisely ...
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How can such position and comments encourage corporate bodies to support national appeals of such nature if they are only meant to benefit mostly party supporters. Corporate bodies should be wary and use their monies wisely on things that will benefit all Ghanaians. Go to Korle-Bu and see the depth of lack at such a prime national health facility and all we are concerned as national leaders is taking money and ferrying supporters and so-called ambassadors to watch football. God help our nation Ghana.
Jojo
Nii Joromi 11 years ago

Seriously?

Seriously?
Emmanuel. 11 years ago

Oh no wonder, this nkwaseafou bi sie nti our cedi is falling everyday.

Oh no wonder, this nkwaseafou bi sie nti our cedi is falling everyday.
KWASHITSE 11 years ago

that is good idea i support the minister

that is good idea i support the minister
Liars! 11 years ago

Only an inward looking personality like you will support this complete IDIOT who calls himself a deputy minister! What a country? I heard him speak yesterday on radio. If President Mahama appointed this buffoon as a deputy mi ...
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Only an inward looking personality like you will support this complete IDIOT who calls himself a deputy minister! What a country? I heard him speak yesterday on radio. If President Mahama appointed this buffoon as a deputy minister, then there is something wrong with our president and no wonder, everything is going haywire in Ghana.
ED 11 years ago

Fix the economy and wasting our resources. The economy is sinking; depreciation cedi, high interest rate, high cost of living and your gargantuan corruption taking Ghana backwards because of NDC incompetency. Come 2016 we wil ...
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Fix the economy and wasting our resources. The economy is sinking; depreciation cedi, high interest rate, high cost of living and your gargantuan corruption taking Ghana backwards because of NDC incompetency. Come 2016 we will ask all idiot, bastard cronies of NDC to render accounts of every cedi you have misused. God bless Ghana.
Kwaku -USA 11 years ago

THERE IS NO WAY OUT TO EQUALISE SOMEONE MISTAKE TO MAKE PROGRESS.

THERE IS NO WAY OUT TO EQUALISE SOMEONE MISTAKE TO MAKE PROGRESS.
Joe 11 years ago

Ghana belongs to all of us without political affiliation, so for the braggart to say NDC supporters will be sent to Brazil is to me nonsense. These are the people who are ruling us with no brains. Ghana belongs to sus all a ...
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Ghana belongs to all of us without political affiliation, so for the braggart to say NDC supporters will be sent to Brazil is to me nonsense. These are the people who are ruling us with no brains. Ghana belongs to sus all and politics should not come in. Soccer is the only thing that al Ghanaians agrees together ad that unites us, so this novice of a deputy minister should not use it to divide us.
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pie 11 years ago

black stars is for all

black stars is for all
forecast 11 years ago

forecast

forecast
AHAA 11 years ago

THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SIMPLE MINDS AND FOOLS RULE A NATION. AN NPP SUPPORTER IN THE BLACK STAR ON HEARING THIS, WILL DO AN OWN GOAL SO WE COME BACK HOME!!! HAVING WASTED MILLIONS OF $$$!!!!

THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SIMPLE MINDS AND FOOLS RULE A NATION. AN NPP SUPPORTER IN THE BLACK STAR ON HEARING THIS, WILL DO AN OWN GOAL SO WE COME BACK HOME!!! HAVING WASTED MILLIONS OF $$$!!!!
kayayoe 11 years ago

We don't have to politicize every issue. Not until we learn to think critically as Ghanaians and not just NDC or NPP, we are hardly going to make any real progress.

We don't have to politicize every issue. Not until we learn to think critically as Ghanaians and not just NDC or NPP, we are hardly going to make any real progress.
INSIGTH TO THE MIND 11 years ago

yammin, surely you are better than your stupid president, who is frantically effortful to be loved and liked by people who don't love him and vow to bring him down, his political enermies

yammin, surely you are better than your stupid president, who is frantically effortful to be loved and liked by people who don't love him and vow to bring him down, his political enermies
Joe Ali 11 years ago

Ghana does not need such an idiot minister who only think discriminately for his party supporters when it comes to benefits allotted. for the entire citizens of the nation. Such attitude would only plug the nation into anarc ...
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Ghana does not need such an idiot minister who only think discriminately for his party supporters when it comes to benefits allotted. for the entire citizens of the nation. Such attitude would only plug the nation into anarchy, divided, unconstitutionally governed and above all, set a precedence that would only destroy the future of a unified nation when it matters for a national support to achieve an ultimate goal to lift the flag of Ghana the nation.This minister is totally unfit to be a sports minister because sports is the most potential key to unify the people in a particular country especially when the people are languishing in economic hardship, corruption and other social problems like Ghana.
kofi 11 years ago

NPP boost the economy and why not NDC

NPP boost the economy and why not NDC
Agya 11 years ago

you need to rise up, and stop the nonsense, now...Ghanaians, why are you just sitting there?

you need to rise up, and stop the nonsense, now...Ghanaians, why are you just sitting there?
Mars 11 years ago

Am even surprise Ghanaians reply to this guy. I can't take him serious , I known this guy well n wonder he represents this nation but this the ruling party wish

Am even surprise Ghanaians reply to this guy. I can't take him serious , I known this guy well n wonder he represents this nation but this the ruling party wish
Antiochus - London 11 years ago

What is this disappointed European opining. Does Ghana belongs to NDC.

What is this disappointed European opining. Does Ghana belongs to NDC.
Amankwa isaac kontor, Como, Italy 11 years ago

sports is a tool for unity, therefore mr, minister,leave aside discriminations and partialities,afterall one nation,one people and one destiny.

sports is a tool for unity, therefore mr, minister,leave aside discriminations and partialities,afterall one nation,one people and one destiny.
Close Observer 11 years ago

This is the continuation of the 'WE AND THEM' kind of politics introduced by THE MAD MAN, JJ RAWLINGS (Boakye Djan said JJ is mad) The MAD MAN JJ RAWLINGS has done a lot of harm to Ghana. He introduced low grade leaders into ...
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This is the continuation of the 'WE AND THEM' kind of politics introduced by THE MAD MAN, JJ RAWLINGS (Boakye Djan said JJ is mad) The MAD MAN JJ RAWLINGS has done a lot of harm to Ghana. He introduced low grade leaders into politics in Ghana (Sgt Aloriga Akatapori, Warrant officer Adjei Boadi, ET Mensah, Amartey Kwei, Teacher Asiedu Nketia etc. in addition to divide and rule.
Kofi - USA 11 years ago

NPP DID IS SO IT IS OK FOR NDC TO REPEAT A SIMILAR THING KNOWING THAT IT WAS A BAD IDEA. WHY CAN'T YOU FOLKS GROW UP AND STOP THIS IDIOTIC THINGS THAT IS KILLING THE COUNTRY. ARE ONLY NDC FOLKS SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL TEAM? W ...
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NPP DID IS SO IT IS OK FOR NDC TO REPEAT A SIMILAR THING KNOWING THAT IT WAS A BAD IDEA. WHY CAN'T YOU FOLKS GROW UP AND STOP THIS IDIOTIC THINGS THAT IS KILLING THE COUNTRY. ARE ONLY NDC FOLKS SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL TEAM? WHY IS EVERYTHING IN GHANA ABOUT POLITICS? NOW YOU UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE FROM OTHER PARTIES DO NOT WANT TO HELP THE NDC GOVT MAKE THINGS BETTER. ALL BECAUSE OF THIS POLITICS AND STUPIDITY. THIS IS INSANE. MIND YOU,YOU ARE USING ALL TAX PAYERS MONEY AND NOT ONLY THAT OF NDC FOLKS.
ISSA ABONGO 11 years ago

ALL THESE PEOPLE ARE ALSO MINISTERS!!!!!!!!!!!! GHANA WHERE DID WE GO WRONG??????? OF THE MISTAKE WE MADE IS VOTE A BUNCH OF IGNORAMUSES AND INCOMPETENT PEOPLE, WHO WILL NEVER BE MADE CLASSROOM MONITORS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL INTO ...
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ALL THESE PEOPLE ARE ALSO MINISTERS!!!!!!!!!!!! GHANA WHERE DID WE GO WRONG??????? OF THE MISTAKE WE MADE IS VOTE A BUNCH OF IGNORAMUSES AND INCOMPETENT PEOPLE, WHO WILL NEVER BE MADE CLASSROOM MONITORS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL INTO POWER.
joe 11 years ago

Kwasea bi nti nkwaseafo) bi dey go brazil.????????????????????????

Kwasea bi nti nkwaseafo) bi dey go brazil.????????????????????????
Mr. Mensah 11 years ago

Hon. Minister This type of comments and insensitivity will not help u or the party.Learn how to talk on matters like this bearing in mind that you don,t set low benchmark just because there is none.

Hon. Minister This type of comments and insensitivity will not help u or the party.Learn how to talk on matters like this bearing in mind that you don,t set low benchmark just because there is none.
Ogyeabo 11 years ago

The money of the sponsorship will come from where? NDC special fund or Government coffers? Should Minister explained to GHANAIANS;

The money of the sponsorship will come from where? NDC special fund or Government coffers? Should Minister explained to GHANAIANS;
Yaw Gyamfi 11 years ago

Yammin deserves to be sacked! what he said is unpardonable. He said he has no documentary proof that NPP sent their supporters to Germany. He only mentioned a nameless source that NPP did that. That is shameful!. NDC promised ...
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Yammin deserves to be sacked! what he said is unpardonable. He said he has no documentary proof that NPP sent their supporters to Germany. He only mentioned a nameless source that NPP did that. That is shameful!. NDC promised a Better Ghana and if they are going to repeat what NPP did wrong,how can they fulfil thier promise to the people? This is hypocrisy but ironically he said he does not want to be a hypocrite. The Black Stars is for all Ghanaians and not for NDC. The expenses of the supporters would be borne by the tax payer and not the NDC. The Black Stars need the prayers and support of all Ghanaians and not NDC supporters only. President Mahama must sack Yammin for the likes of him in government is unhelpful to the unity of the country.
Sika 11 years ago

The politics of you do,I do,will not help or benefit the people of Ghana.It seems this big head son of a bitch don't know what he is talking about.This is the type of ministers Ghana is having now.They are shit.

The politics of you do,I do,will not help or benefit the people of Ghana.It seems this big head son of a bitch don't know what he is talking about.This is the type of ministers Ghana is having now.They are shit.
Amoah Wade3 11 years ago

no wonder we are still living in the darkness.

i think the best deal will be by a lottery system

not necessary to yell back at a mad man

no wonder we are still living in the darkness.

i think the best deal will be by a lottery system

not necessary to yell back at a mad man
bob 11 years ago

How can this bird becomes a deputy sport minister. This corrupt behavior is happen in Government, who ever had the opportunity to serve. Because he site an example what NPP did when they were power.Is so shameful for a count ...
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How can this bird becomes a deputy sport minister. This corrupt behavior is happen in Government, who ever had the opportunity to serve. Because he site an example what NPP did when they were power.Is so shameful for a country with such a huge problem to engage in this stupid, idiotic and such reprehensible policy.
apuuu 11 years ago

Joseph Yamin are you sponsor NDC supporters with tax payers money or corrupt stealing money l not apuuu

Joseph Yamin are you sponsor NDC supporters with tax payers money or corrupt stealing money l not apuuu
CATAPULT 11 years ago

Whilst filth has taken over the country, with choked gutters and floods all leading to a health epidemic, the Mahama led NDC gov't is thinking of using taxpayer's money, taxes from hardworking Ghanaians who are breaking their ...
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Whilst filth has taken over the country, with choked gutters and floods all leading to a health epidemic, the Mahama led NDC gov't is thinking of using taxpayer's money, taxes from hardworking Ghanaians who are breaking their backs and sweating and toiling in this sweltering heat, to send their footsoldiers and supporters to Brazil.
If this is not a banana republic and a clear case of a clueless, misguided and highly inept gov't without any priorities whatsoever, then Ghanaians do not know what it is. This is by far the worst gov't ever to have assumed the reins of governance in this country, and it's no wonder, the country is reeling from the sheer magnitude of such reckless and misguided, corrupt, poverty of thought Mahama led NDC gov't.
Kaku - UK 11 years ago

Capitalism !!!

Capitalism !!!
Lone prophet of Jehovah 11 years ago

Yamin and NDC Ghana belongs to all so don't ever do what others are doing with their evil schemes and do not show favoritism or nepotism Shalom.

Yamin and NDC Ghana belongs to all so don't ever do what others are doing with their evil schemes and do not show favoritism or nepotism Shalom.
MAKAMAKA 11 years ago

where in Ghana is this fool from?

600 NDC failures /dunes to study medicine in Cuba...117 ndc dunes stranded in RUSSIA,,,,,,NOW 500 ndc fools for Brazil.....all using the resources of western region oil,,

where in Ghana is this fool from?

600 NDC failures /dunes to study medicine in Cuba...117 ndc dunes stranded in RUSSIA,,,,,,NOW 500 ndc fools for Brazil.....all using the resources of western region oil,,
Real 11 years ago

Is there any wise person in the NDC?

Is there any wise person in the NDC?
opusuodum 11 years ago

MAN YOU ARE INWARD LOOKING PERSON YOU DON'T DESERVE TO BE IN THAT OFFICE,MAN DO YOU KNOW SOMETHING CALL DEMOCRACY YOU ARE A BIG FOOL BECAUSE OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT IS WHY NDC IS NOT DOING WELL

MAN YOU ARE INWARD LOOKING PERSON YOU DON'T DESERVE TO BE IN THAT OFFICE,MAN DO YOU KNOW SOMETHING CALL DEMOCRACY YOU ARE A BIG FOOL BECAUSE OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT IS WHY NDC IS NOT DOING WELL
Concerned Ghanaian 11 years ago

He always defend NDC slavishly, cheapened Ghana any foreigner comes here and takes over.

He always defend NDC slavishly, cheapened Ghana any foreigner comes here and takes over.
Big Joe 11 years ago

I hope this is not just a media report. If the Minister is saying this, then I think we have a serious problem as a Nation to have this character in a governing body of our dear Ghana. No wonder we find ourselves where we are ...
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I hope this is not just a media report. If the Minister is saying this, then I think we have a serious problem as a Nation to have this character in a governing body of our dear Ghana. No wonder we find ourselves where we are now. My personal advice to this man if he need said so, is to rather use the money to invest in the future of these 500 supporter. This will give them a sustainable living instead of sponsorship that will only last 4 weeks. I think JDM will never succeed if he has these people around him to manage Ghana.
Agoro ba 11 years ago

Joseph Yamin, are you again politicizing
the World cup? If the Black Star is for NDC alone let them take it. I will not even watch the game again. Let me tell Joseph Yamin that if the Stars come home prematurely they shoul ...
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Joseph Yamin, are you again politicizing
the World cup? If the Black Star is for NDC alone let them take it. I will not even watch the game again. Let me tell Joseph Yamin that if the Stars come home prematurely they should not blame the coach. The reason is that the Nationalist Spirit which all Ghanaians were yelling behind the Stars to bring the cup has spiritual eroded by Yamin’s statement.
Black Star, good luck next time.
Oga 11 years ago

When are we going to stop this politics nonsense and rule the country to favor all?? There is no need to be talking about politics after election,all these guys are ministers,what good can they do to help the country??.? The ...
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When are we going to stop this politics nonsense and rule the country to favor all?? There is no need to be talking about politics after election,all these guys are ministers,what good can they do to help the country??.? The economy is falling n we think it's spiritual?? Oh.........Africa ......na when we go change n think positive

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