Electricity tariff to be adjusted despite 'dumsor' – Power minister

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kinpi 8 years ago

God punished you, how can uou be soo wicked, how can we pay more for what we don't have, I don't blame you, we should pay more so your useless meetings allowance will be big, God will judge you politicians

God punished you, how can uou be soo wicked, how can we pay more for what we don't have, I don't blame you, we should pay more so your useless meetings allowance will be big, God will judge you politicians
NO NONSENSE TAKER 8 years ago

Which name occording to the NDC youth Acting Chief Executive(Ras Mubarak) has given to the lawless Mahama that it can never be forgotten?

The Answer is; JOHN THE DEAD GOAT

Which name occording to the NDC youth Acting Chief Executive(Ras Mubarak) has given to the lawless Mahama that it can never be forgotten?

The Answer is; JOHN THE DEAD GOAT
Apraku 8 years ago

Get lost with your incompetency, a government sending the Ghanaian citizenry into darkness for 3 years out of its 4 years legislative period, and claims to be one of the best in the history of Ghana , God forbid !!!!

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Get lost with your incompetency, a government sending the Ghanaian citizenry into darkness for 3 years out of its 4 years legislative period, and claims to be one of the best in the history of Ghana , God forbid !!!!

Find a way out to solve the problem rather squeezing the poor people of Ghana.
The African Patriot 8 years ago

One may think that, Ghanaweb.com is promoting the interest of NDC. I don`t understand the reason why this same statement that was issues weeks ago are been published by Ghanaweb.com again because serious personalities in the ...
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One may think that, Ghanaweb.com is promoting the interest of NDC. I don`t understand the reason why this same statement that was issues weeks ago are been published by Ghanaweb.com again because serious personalities in the country are challenging government to better the situation of the energy crisis confronting Ghana and Ghanaians.

Dr. Donkor and his NDC people should concentrate them selves in solving the energy problem. How can one go only for long term strategy without passing through short term measures to solve the energy problems.

The affects of missing the short term solutions are the recession of business and the frustration of Ghanaian citizens. Where are we heading to?

This government is a complete failure and no one can convince me otherwise.

It is really worst than expected. One may be in Ghana to realise the impact of Dumsor to the people.
USMAN 8 years ago

If Dr Danaa, who holds a PhD, could behave this way then university education is useless in Ghana. If people of his caliber are leading Ghanaians then, I am afraid, we shall soon fall into a ditch.
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If Dr Danaa, who holds a PhD, could behave this way then university education is useless in Ghana. If people of his caliber are leading Ghanaians then, I am afraid, we shall soon fall into a ditch.
Who asked Dr Danaa to take sides in a chieftaincy dispute by solely declaring the chieftaincy status of the Americans illegal. Who sent the National Security Officials to go and harass the Americans. We all know the National Security Zombis like operating under the cover of darkness( you remember the Legon Toll Booth Saga) and their hatred for dogs is unimaginable( you remember NS official threatened to shoot and kill the dogs of the software designer of UG students' election). So if the dogs of the two American citizens were killed prior to their gruesome murder you can now see those behind the killing.
Dr Danaa cannot throw dust into our eyes. If others have thrown dust into his eyes, that is his own cup of tea.
ATSU, HO 8 years ago

IF ADJUSTING THE TARRIFS WILL BRING IMPROVEMENT WHY NOT? WE SHOULD STOP POLITICISING WITH TECHNICAL ISSUES AND DO THE REASONABLE THINGS

IF ADJUSTING THE TARRIFS WILL BRING IMPROVEMENT WHY NOT? WE SHOULD STOP POLITICISING WITH TECHNICAL ISSUES AND DO THE REASONABLE THINGS
NO NONSENSE TAKER 8 years ago

NDC Mr Donkor said “WE WILL FIX THIS PROBLEM AND I HAVE INDICATED THAT COME FIRST JANUARY 2016 IF THERE IS STILL LOAD-SHEDDING I WOULD SACK MYSELF BEFORE ANYBODY SACKS ME BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE FAILED”. NO Mr idiot your opt ...
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NDC Mr Donkor said “WE WILL FIX THIS PROBLEM AND I HAVE INDICATED THAT COME FIRST JANUARY 2016 IF THERE IS STILL LOAD-SHEDDING I WOULD SACK MYSELF BEFORE ANYBODY SACKS ME BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE FAILED”. NO Mr idiot your option reflects exactly your intention! Before anybody intend to sack him he had gone already and is just so simple. Why not he bet like he would return all his salaries and all his incentives received at that time intervals and to chalange upon fine to perform well instead to boast cowardly of running away before anybody sacks him. But here we go again with the NDC that can steal our money, distroy the schools, mess up with the economy, our lifes and the laws of the land because they can walk away without getting punished. They have grown horns!
MATHS 8 years ago

While I agree with you on this particular comment, I wish to state that this very Dr. Donkor assured Ghanaians that as from last Friday, Ghanaians would witness an easing of Dumsor. Friday has come and gone and there seems to ...
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While I agree with you on this particular comment, I wish to state that this very Dr. Donkor assured Ghanaians that as from last Friday, Ghanaians would witness an easing of Dumsor. Friday has come and gone and there seems to be no improvement and yet he wants to collect more money from us. Besides the Institution should collect the debts from Schools, Universities, Hospitals etc and there would be no need to bother us.
Mahama Id., Wa 8 years ago

i have my own dum - my dick!

i have my own dum - my dick!
They Say They Say 8 years ago

This first sign of failure. Fix the damn problem then talk about tariff adjustment. What is wrong with these people?

This first sign of failure. Fix the damn problem then talk about tariff adjustment. What is wrong with these people?
Pristine Water Consult 8 years ago

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Joseph Appiah NYC. 8 years ago

Are you still fooling Ghanians because election time is just at the corner? We are Sick of your administration & the Criminal minds of the So-call NDC government.

Are you still fooling Ghanians because election time is just at the corner? We are Sick of your administration & the Criminal minds of the So-call NDC government.
kankam, 8 years ago

It will be better if you people rub us with guns.paying for something we don't have is robbery.now you say the country is in crisis?.useless,clueless,visionless that's what you are.

It will be better if you people rub us with guns.paying for something we don't have is robbery.now you say the country is in crisis?.useless,clueless,visionless that's what you are.
Mahama Id., Wa 8 years ago

my wife

my wife
Jazz 8 years ago

Wo ye kwasea paa how do adjust electricity tariff when people barely enjoy it? what is wrong with these stupid leaders and what happened to all the loans you have been securing? Ghanaians need to wake up because these ndc gov ...
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Wo ye kwasea paa how do adjust electricity tariff when people barely enjoy it? what is wrong with these stupid leaders and what happened to all the loans you have been securing? Ghanaians need to wake up because these ndc government is playing games with your emotions,there is no solution to this erratic power problem and i pity those living there.people loosing their jobs, factories closing down, yet one person can purchase 4 toyota sequoia for himself?
Jazz 8 years ago

This ndc don't wanna do anything they would not get compliment for it. The truth is Mahama does not want to jump start anything because he is not sure whats gonna happen in 2016, in case he does not win re-election then the n ...
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This ndc don't wanna do anything they would not get compliment for it. The truth is Mahama does not want to jump start anything because he is not sure whats gonna happen in 2016, in case he does not win re-election then the new president would have to go through the same hustle he is facing now. This man has no solution or clue as to what to do. yes they can fix it but what if he does not win? that is his main concern. good luck .
Ab 8 years ago

All the foolish actions by the fool, mahama are intentional and calculated. He just wants to destroy Ghana within the time he has.

All the foolish actions by the fool, mahama are intentional and calculated. He just wants to destroy Ghana within the time he has.
proactive 8 years ago

purchase portable Solar solutions like solar generator, solar rechargeable lanterns from us to help yourself. Dumsor will never be a thing of the past not in Ghana!!!! Call Proera tel. 0502565130

purchase portable Solar solutions like solar generator, solar rechargeable lanterns from us to help yourself. Dumsor will never be a thing of the past not in Ghana!!!! Call Proera tel. 0502565130
Kwabena Danso, Gbawe 8 years ago

Incidence of taxation at work.

Incidence of taxation at work.
United Ghana 8 years ago

True. Did you notice the subtle admission that the state hasn't got enough money to buy fuel? ".... To ensure that there is liquidity to support payments for fuel ....". Lying thieves in power

True. Did you notice the subtle admission that the state hasn't got enough money to buy fuel? ".... To ensure that there is liquidity to support payments for fuel ....". Lying thieves in power
pp 8 years ago

Let us call them Fooooooooooooools

Let us call them Fooooooooooooools
NDC MAN 8 years ago

This man is insane and needs an urgent psychaitrist. I' m a hundred percent NDC man and have vote the party all along but I swear that if they increase the tariff, I will campaign against the party.What kind of nonsense is th ...
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This man is insane and needs an urgent psychaitrist. I' m a hundred percent NDC man and have vote the party all along but I swear that if they increase the tariff, I will campaign against the party.What kind of nonsense is this always coming from you people! Already the electricity company is stealing our units.Try it and see.Mahama is veey disapointing now. This is foolish and madness.What did we get for all the time, energy and money wasted on this party? Why?
lkobby 8 years ago

Mahama is fast becoming the worst president Ghana will have even beyond and the past .its a big shame !!!!! Where is he taken all this stolen monies to

Mahama is fast becoming the worst president Ghana will have even beyond and the past .its a big shame !!!!! Where is he taken all this stolen monies to
truth 8 years ago

Stupid fool of a minister. How can we get 12 hours light and 24 hours off and pay for service not rendered. We are even still paying too much for electricity just like when we first had full light

Stupid fool of a minister. How can we get 12 hours light and 24 hours off and pay for service not rendered. We are even still paying too much for electricity just like when we first had full light
Congo Soja 8 years ago

folks just calm down and advice your selfs election 2016 is just just around the corner.

folks just calm down and advice your selfs election 2016 is just just around the corner.
Sarnin Ahgrey 8 years ago

Ah why is this an issue . The Electricity giant GE is on stand by just give then the contract to solve this problem. Why are you messing with it . Just do the right thing and award to th e electricity supper power .

Ah why is this an issue . The Electricity giant GE is on stand by just give then the contract to solve this problem. Why are you messing with it . Just do the right thing and award to th e electricity supper power .
Neutral Zone 8 years ago

Now I've had it with this gov't. Why don't they collect all the money owed to ECG instead of piling on the few that actually pay their bills.

Now I've had it with this gov't. Why don't they collect all the money owed to ECG instead of piling on the few that actually pay their bills.
nii nii niiiii 8 years ago

Ghanaians are gullible and not seeing what is going on .Only 10% are smarter,hence being lied to all the time.Dumso will never end.I said this last year .Get out if you can.Thieves.

Ghanaians are gullible and not seeing what is going on .Only 10% are smarter,hence being lied to all the time.Dumso will never end.I said this last year .Get out if you can.Thieves.
Win the lotto 8 years ago

Donkors logic is bizarre. Why even talk about adjusting tariff when you cannot even supply the barest minimum? Maybe he should be looking at adjusting the tariff to the neighbouring countries instead whom we never hear a peep ...
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Donkors logic is bizarre. Why even talk about adjusting tariff when you cannot even supply the barest minimum? Maybe he should be looking at adjusting the tariff to the neighbouring countries instead whom we never hear a peep from.
john pocket 8 years ago

Is this man normal? He worked to unseat the former ECG boss to get his post. Then he went promising end of Dumsor by December or he will resign. Who cares about his resignation anyway?
2. Where is the electricity whose tarri ...
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Is this man normal? He worked to unseat the former ECG boss to get his post. Then he went promising end of Dumsor by December or he will resign. Who cares about his resignation anyway?
2. Where is the electricity whose tarrif he wants to increase?
3. NDC says we are facing 'CHALLENGES'not 'CRISIS'. But Kwabena Donkor says we are in CRISIS.Does the NDC accept it now that we are crisis? Otherwise sack this buffoon!
Papa Yaw 8 years ago

So

So
Adinkra a proud Akan. 8 years ago

Confused minister,struggling man with no plans just being a silly talking talkies.

Confused minister,struggling man with no plans just being a silly talking talkies.
mike 8 years ago

aoooooooo Jehovah Jireh what at all have we done to these people. Please come down quickly oooh God of all flesh and deliver us from the hands of these people i pray.

aoooooooo Jehovah Jireh what at all have we done to these people. Please come down quickly oooh God of all flesh and deliver us from the hands of these people i pray.
Edensu 8 years ago

The government should off-set its outstanding bills to ECG now that the World Bank Loan is in. The government owes Electricity Company of Ghana billions of Ghana Cedis and that debt should not be shifted to consumers Mr. Min ...
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The government should off-set its outstanding bills to ECG now that the World Bank Loan is in. The government owes Electricity Company of Ghana billions of Ghana Cedis and that debt should not be shifted to consumers Mr. Minister.
buzzat 8 years ago

foolish man with. no sence ithink this man cant see properly.a dog who calleds himself a minister idiot bastad mtchhhhhhhhhh!!!

foolish man with. no sence ithink this man cant see properly.a dog who calleds himself a minister idiot bastad mtchhhhhhhhhh!!!
Abongo 8 years ago

Yes we need energy so we must be ready to pay for it so be. Thank you Mr. Minister

Yes we need energy so we must be ready to pay for it so be. Thank you Mr. Minister
Adinkra a proud Akan 8 years ago

Where is the energy.?

Where is the energy.?
BUSH MEAT 8 years ago

After failing to compel tertiary students to pay electricity bill, you have decided to overburden Ghanaians with government responsibilities.We shall resist the oppressors rule.

After failing to compel tertiary students to pay electricity bill, you have decided to overburden Ghanaians with government responsibilities.We shall resist the oppressors rule.
don 8 years ago

this govt is very stupid.... in dumsor it still wants to increase tariffs? what a foolish govt

this govt is very stupid.... in dumsor it still wants to increase tariffs? what a foolish govt
Pokuaa 8 years ago

OOOOp! We are just fed up with this dramanai!!!!!!!

OOOOp! We are just fed up with this dramanai!!!!!!!
Ataa 8 years ago

Mr. Minister, in as much as we all realise there is a problem with the power sector where successive govts have not injected the necessary capital and also tariffs have remained low due to politics, I strongly think timing is ...
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Mr. Minister, in as much as we all realise there is a problem with the power sector where successive govts have not injected the necessary capital and also tariffs have remained low due to politics, I strongly think timing is of essence here. I is good to take a wise decision but the timing of that decision is also critical
tinsel124 8 years ago

Perhaps you should also forfeit all income earned during your tenure if you fail? If successful, the nation should double your compensation. Sacking (should you fail), won't fix the dumsor.

Perhaps you should also forfeit all income earned during your tenure if you fail? If successful, the nation should double your compensation. Sacking (should you fail), won't fix the dumsor.
Efo Apeti 8 years ago

So what happens to the millions of cedis the govt own ECG? You let all these monies go upaid and you decide to charge the ordinary ghanaains to pay more tariffs to run your business operations.? Who are these alliens NDCs rul ...
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So what happens to the millions of cedis the govt own ECG? You let all these monies go upaid and you decide to charge the ordinary ghanaains to pay more tariffs to run your business operations.? Who are these alliens NDCs ruling us. Buch of deluded fools who talk from their Anus! And this minister is no different.
concern 8 years ago

dr donkor, u are inhuman. with all da dumsor in da country u guys want to increase tariffs? what kind of slow killing is dis..? de3n gyimis3m koraa nie!!! oh gwad

dr donkor, u are inhuman. with all da dumsor in da country u guys want to increase tariffs? what kind of slow killing is dis..? de3n gyimis3m koraa nie!!! oh gwad
BUSH MEAT 8 years ago

Mr. minister, have you forgotten the president has said the dumsor is not a financial but technical problem.Your decision to adjust electricity tariff in this darkness moment is baseless .I am calling Ghanaians especially ...
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Mr. minister, have you forgotten the president has said the dumsor is not a financial but technical problem.Your decision to adjust electricity tariff in this darkness moment is baseless .I am calling Ghanaians especially TUC and other NGO to stop the sycophancy and resist this unjustifiable electricity adjustment.
Obeng Prince 8 years ago

It has already been adjusted since February and why adjustment again? Poor NDC, akai!

It has already been adjusted since February and why adjustment again? Poor NDC, akai!
Kobby T 8 years ago

Dear minister, liked you rightly said you will chase defaulters, you will demand efficiency from public institutions etc. this should have been done immediately you entered office. When you have SUCCESSFULLY retrieved ALL out ...
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Dear minister, liked you rightly said you will chase defaulters, you will demand efficiency from public institutions etc. this should have been done immediately you entered office. When you have SUCCESSFULLY retrieved ALL outstanding debt and you are still short, then and only then can you think about adjusting tariffs. Not before. Please think a little, it helps.
Musa 8 years ago

Where are the ndc fools who always insult people here.. Be honest and say the truth for once, Ghana is coming to an end by this wicked greedy people.. Jah save we

Where are the ndc fools who always insult people here.. Be honest and say the truth for once, Ghana is coming to an end by this wicked greedy people.. Jah save we
Justin United States. 8 years ago

Why would this dumb head wants to give himself till January 2016. You can barely provide power for 12 consistent hours and yet still you want to increase tariffs? It's only in Ghana that you will hear such thing. Anywhere els ...
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Why would this dumb head wants to give himself till January 2016. You can barely provide power for 12 consistent hours and yet still you want to increase tariffs? It's only in Ghana that you will hear such thing. Anywhere else in the world, the solution will be found first before any increment or adjustment are made. Ghana is very far behind modern civilization and development.
IB 8 years ago

Please don't do it because the real problem is not the amount we pay. But the engineers have failed to live up to expectation. Please give them targets they will solve the problem thanks.

Please don't do it because the real problem is not the amount we pay. But the engineers have failed to live up to expectation. Please give them targets they will solve the problem thanks.
osman sani 8 years ago

Foolish, rubbish, disgusting. ..with all this year's of poor service you aren't shame of your selves. ..shameless leaders. ...God will judge you all

Foolish, rubbish, disgusting. ..with all this year's of poor service you aren't shame of your selves. ..shameless leaders. ...God will judge you all
Marcus Chris Lawson 8 years ago

This guy's utterances is damned nauseating to say the least. His posture is arrogance and callousness without due care to the feelings of the Ghanaian voter.Indeed l wish Ghana can stand still and call his political and inse ...
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This guy's utterances is damned nauseating to say the least. His posture is arrogance and callousness without due care to the feelings of the Ghanaian voter.Indeed l wish Ghana can stand still and call his political and insensitive bluff, especially as the President noted that money is not the problem for solving this demon of dum
CHASOR, 8 years ago

What at all have Ghanians done wrong to these greedy, crooks, vision less, corrupt men who call themselves leaders of NDC. Increase tariffs for what? NDC will continue to punish us for being ungrateful to NPP. The way left is ...
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What at all have Ghanians done wrong to these greedy, crooks, vision less, corrupt men who call themselves leaders of NDC. Increase tariffs for what? NDC will continue to punish us for being ungrateful to NPP. The way left is for us to vote against them come 2016
Andy K- Kumasi 8 years ago

You are very wicked, selfish and insensitive leaders! What do you want from us again? We have been told severally that the bills were being increased for good services and what are we getting? Absolutely thrush!

You are very wicked, selfish and insensitive leaders! What do you want from us again? We have been told severally that the bills were being increased for good services and what are we getting? Absolutely thrush!
SON OF MAN 8 years ago

SORRY MR. POWER MINISTER, YOU HAVE MISPLACED YOUR PRIORITIES.
FIX PROBLEM NOT BURDEN GHANAIANS.
IF YOU ARE IN TO ADJUST ELECTRICITY TARIFFS, A KAYAYIE COULD EQUAULLY HAVE OCCUPIED YOUR POSITION.
WAKE UP AND COME AGAIN.
YO ...
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SORRY MR. POWER MINISTER, YOU HAVE MISPLACED YOUR PRIORITIES.
FIX PROBLEM NOT BURDEN GHANAIANS.
IF YOU ARE IN TO ADJUST ELECTRICITY TARIFFS, A KAYAYIE COULD EQUAULLY HAVE OCCUPIED YOUR POSITION.
WAKE UP AND COME AGAIN.
YOUR DAYS ARE NUMBERED !!!
yamo 8 years ago

Tell me true, how much of the tariff increase will end up in your pocket. Corruption, corruption, corruption, how do you spell dumsor, well it is spelled corruption.

Tell me true, how much of the tariff increase will end up in your pocket. Corruption, corruption, corruption, how do you spell dumsor, well it is spelled corruption.
Brian Williams 8 years ago

Just like his boss, Mahama. Corrupt, confused, clueless and brainless.

Just like his boss, Mahama. Corrupt, confused, clueless and brainless.
apuuu 8 years ago

This Kwabena Donkor don't get it he has misplace his priority when you took the job as Minister of Power should have been thinking that electricity control everything hospital water business I mean very thing you seats ther ...
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This Kwabena Donkor don't get it he has misplace his priority when you took the job as Minister of Power should have been thinking that electricity control everything hospital water business I mean very thing you seats there let everything mess up now you are asking the public for help you are the most useless man in Ghana apuuu
Abena 8 years ago

Truth is such a scarce commodity today in Ghanaian politics. Its all about personal interest...no longer about the people. What leadership! What legacy!

Truth is such a scarce commodity today in Ghanaian politics. Its all about personal interest...no longer about the people. What leadership! What legacy!
Re ckucks 8 years ago

oh shut up do you think we are fools. you incompetent and myopic minded animals of the human race. no ligjts buh u want to increase tariffs abi. try it and i will curse you and your family.

oh shut up do you think we are fools. you incompetent and myopic minded animals of the human race. no ligjts buh u want to increase tariffs abi. try it and i will curse you and your family.
Ghanaba 8 years ago

Only four public universities owe GHC 30 million not counting the rest of second cycle schools, army barracks and police quarters and governments ministries, departments, and agencies.
Now, you see how you cannot solve dumso ...
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Only four public universities owe GHC 30 million not counting the rest of second cycle schools, army barracks and police quarters and governments ministries, departments, and agencies.
Now, you see how you cannot solve dumsor. Your goes around promising free light for who to pay?? SMH
firas 8 years ago

I want to ask you and mahama do you get light off at your houses and your relative houses . i am sure you never get light off. i am sure you are not feeling how people suffer. i want to ask you if we are human or animals fo ...
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I want to ask you and mahama do you get light off at your houses and your relative houses . i am sure you never get light off. i am sure you are not feeling how people suffer. i want to ask you if we are human or animals for you mahama. I pray day and night the God will take our right from you mahama

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