Ghana at the end of ‘dumsor’ - Power Minister

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CORNEY 8 years ago

Concert man!

Concert man!
ATSU,HO 8 years ago

THE POWER BURG WILL USE FUEL AND WE NEED PRUDENT MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS CONSTANT SUPPLY OF FUEL. I HAVE NO DOUBT AT ALL IN MY MIND THAT PRUDENT MANAGEMENT RATHER PURCHASE OF NEW EQUIPMENT IS WHAT WE NEED.
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THE POWER BURG WILL USE FUEL AND WE NEED PRUDENT MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT THERE IS CONSTANT SUPPLY OF FUEL. I HAVE NO DOUBT AT ALL IN MY MIND THAT PRUDENT MANAGEMENT RATHER PURCHASE OF NEW EQUIPMENT IS WHAT WE NEED.
MAY GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND GHANA
PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33) 8 years ago

AUTHOR:KEK----
HAHAHA....EEEEIIII, WHY CAN'T THIS GOVERNMENT JUST TELL GHANAIANS A LITTLE TRUTH??BAWUMIA SAID THIS ENERGY CRISES IS BEING CAUSED BY LACK OF FINANCE BUT THIS GOVERNMENT REFUSED IT BLATANTLY.NOW THIS SHAMEFUL G ...
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AUTHOR:KEK----
HAHAHA....EEEEIIII, WHY CAN'T THIS GOVERNMENT JUST TELL GHANAIANS A LITTLE TRUTH??BAWUMIA SAID THIS ENERGY CRISES IS BEING CAUSED BY LACK OF FINANCE BUT THIS GOVERNMENT REFUSED IT BLATANTLY.NOW THIS SHAMEFUL GOVERNMENT HAS GONE ROUND TO COME AND TELL WE GHANAIANS THAT WE SHOULD PAY MORE TO GET ENERGY. AAAHHBBA....THIS NDC GOVERNMENT KNOWS NO SHAME.THIS IS CLEARLY A DISPLAY OF INCOMPETENCE.FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE LAST MESSENGER, ANYTHING THIS GOVERNMENT TELLS US NOW, GHANAIANS SHOULD TAKE IT WITH A PINCH OF SALT BECAUSE THERE IS NO TRUTH IN ANYTHING THEY SAY.
OBIA DIE MIENU MIENU 8 years ago

END OF DUMSOR MEANS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE FOR SOME FUGLY PATAPA OLUMAN WHO IS COUNTING ON THE CONTINUATION OF DUMSOR TO TAKE HIM TO PRESIDENCY AND RETIREMENT IN STYLE AT PEDUASE LODGE FOR HIM AND HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS

END OF DUMSOR MEANS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE FOR SOME FUGLY PATAPA OLUMAN WHO IS COUNTING ON THE CONTINUATION OF DUMSOR TO TAKE HIM TO PRESIDENCY AND RETIREMENT IN STYLE AT PEDUASE LODGE FOR HIM AND HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Kofi Ghana 8 years ago

What truth do you want again ? Stupid boy .. appreciate what the government is doing under the hardship ..

What truth do you want again ? Stupid boy .. appreciate what the government is doing under the hardship ..
Kofi 8 years ago

The hardship is the creation of lies and incompetence!

The hardship is the creation of lies and incompetence!
Anonymous Coward 8 years ago

Idiots in governments.

Idiots in governments.
KAFUI 8 years ago

Our generation capacity already outstrips our consumption by over 500MW. What has been causing DUMSOR is the gov'ts innablity to buy enough gas and light crude oil to power the generators. You can never have the generation ca ...
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Our generation capacity already outstrips our consumption by over 500MW. What has been causing DUMSOR is the gov'ts innablity to buy enough gas and light crude oil to power the generators. You can never have the generation capacity of 5,000MW by the end of 2016. This is simply not true. Thirdly, the power crises has not been with us for almost three years. It started in February, 2012. Therefore four months from now, DUMSOR will have been with s for four years. This minister, the president and for that matter the gov't must at least show some respect to Ghanaians by telling the truth for once.
JJ 8 years ago

Yes Minister, the vessels will be in our waters but may not berth at our port let alone get connected and be operational.

Yes Minister, the vessels will be in our waters but may not berth at our port let alone get connected and be operational.
Anonymous Coward 8 years ago

This guy is definitely on some psycho medications because he makes no sense at all. He thinks Ghanaians are very foolish like the idiots in power. Buului who knows no shame.

This guy is definitely on some psycho medications because he makes no sense at all. He thinks Ghanaians are very foolish like the idiots in power. Buului who knows no shame.
Ama 8 years ago

When it is fixed ,don't enjoy it,

When it is fixed ,don't enjoy it,
Pelicles 8 years ago

The problem with the power is not technical but financial. Even if the barges arrive and there is no money to buy more gas from Nigeria, the problem will still be there.

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The problem with the power is not technical but financial. Even if the barges arrive and there is no money to buy more gas from Nigeria, the problem will still be there.

Ghana currently owes more than $100 million dollars to Nigeria and no one knows what this government is doing to settle that debt. The last time Nigeria threatened to cut the gas supply, Ghana went and paid only $10million and if I was Buhari, I will cut the gas supply till all the debts are settled.

If you believe this power Minister, then you are a joke to yourself.
Ali 8 years ago

Security should be provided for the barges against NPP pirates and against sabotage by Akufo Addo the head terrorist.

Security should be provided for the barges against NPP pirates and against sabotage by Akufo Addo the head terrorist.
SARPONG 8 years ago

This guy is dreaming. How are we going to fuel or gas the power barges? We already have 3200 megawatts for a country which needs 2200 megawatts for its needs.

The problem is not lack of megawatts but lack of gas and fuel t ...
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This guy is dreaming. How are we going to fuel or gas the power barges? We already have 3200 megawatts for a country which needs 2200 megawatts for its needs.

The problem is not lack of megawatts but lack of gas and fuel to power them. It's nice to have more megawatts but that will not solve the problem.
CORNEY 8 years ago

Sarpong,you are right,the problem is gas and I keep saying so long us we rely heavily on these plants instead of renewable energy no matter what measures we put in place we will have some problem in future,anytime we don't ha ...
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Sarpong,you are right,the problem is gas and I keep saying so long us we rely heavily on these plants instead of renewable energy no matter what measures we put in place we will have some problem in future,anytime we don't have gas there will be no power and anytime these plants need maintenance we will not have power,long way to go.

Anyway,don't mistake that animal who wrote "see idiot" to be me, that is some animals who of late decided to be using my name to hide his identity to make it looks like his unintelligent comments are that of mine.
Stoway 8 years ago

Who told you water is free? If you have no intelligent comment remain silent. If water was easily accessible, We wouldn't have gone for this power barge. Akosombo dam would have been enough. Know that the fuel is factored in ...
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Who told you water is free? If you have no intelligent comment remain silent. If water was easily accessible, We wouldn't have gone for this power barge. Akosombo dam would have been enough. Know that the fuel is factored in the request for it. If consumers pay good price for energy, fuelling is a done deal.
John,Tema 8 years ago

There's enough Gas in Bole Bamboi to power it don't worry we shall see,when Bawumia said Dumsor is not a technical problem but rather financial they thought he was making noise.

There's enough Gas in Bole Bamboi to power it don't worry we shall see,when Bawumia said Dumsor is not a technical problem but rather financial they thought he was making noise.
Onipaba of Akyem Maase 8 years ago

The ndc thinks it's the end but as B Marley puts it: it's just the beginning. Now more pressure is going to weigh on fuel supply and Mahama has to fart to power these vessels. It's going to be worst than before. Propaganda do ...
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The ndc thinks it's the end but as B Marley puts it: it's just the beginning. Now more pressure is going to weigh on fuel supply and Mahama has to fart to power these vessels. It's going to be worst than before. Propaganda doesn't run an economy. Mahama is a failure.
Akos 8 years ago

This delusional man need psychiatric help. This unrealisted gimmick need to stop. How many empty promises are you going to tell Ghanaians? Always eager to keep the public hopes alive but comes out to be just politics as usual ...
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This delusional man need psychiatric help. This unrealisted gimmick need to stop. How many empty promises are you going to tell Ghanaians? Always eager to keep the public hopes alive but comes out to be just politics as usual.
Kwabena 8 years ago

Hahahahahah

Hahahahahah
Ali 8 years ago

The barges will be fueled with your mother' seminal fluid from her rotten vagina

The barges will be fueled with your mother' seminal fluid from her rotten vagina
kaketonti 8 years ago

MANY MORE YEARS IN OPPOSITION FOR NPP.

MANY MORE YEARS IN OPPOSITION FOR NPP.
Akonta besi fom 8 years ago

This incompetent buffoon has no shame. Is he still talking? When will the NDC ever have qualified and competent people to run the affairs of Ghana at all?

This incompetent buffoon has no shame. Is he still talking? When will the NDC ever have qualified and competent people to run the affairs of Ghana at all?
gyan 8 years ago

we pray that pirates don't attack the power generator. In effect ECG is going to a generating station they should make sure the fueling system is not abused like the old days.

we pray that pirates don't attack the power generator. In effect ECG is going to a generating station they should make sure the fueling system is not abused like the old days.
Ismael 8 years ago

Are they serious at all?

Are they serious at all?
Omanba 8 years ago

Mr minister prepare to resign because all what you're saying is lies. These your power barges you are talking about can't end the power crisis we are facing. We already have the capacity that can end the "dumso". The problem ...
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Mr minister prepare to resign because all what you're saying is lies. These your power barges you are talking about can't end the power crisis we are facing. We already have the capacity that can end the "dumso". The problem is that the government doesn't have the money to fuel the plants to generate the power. I don't know whether these your so call power barges you're going to use water to fuel them. These money you are using for the power barges could have completed our own kpong generation plant but for the sake of your shares you decided to ignore the kpong and go for where you chop. God bless you for your good work done for mother Ghana .
samy 8 years ago

Ao Mahamas government when will God redeem us

Ao Mahamas government when will God redeem us
AYIGBE JULOR 8 years ago

No wonder ghana is full of fools so they will continue fooling us with their better ghana agenda. The illiterate NDC supporters will continue sing praises song to their propaganda leaders.

No wonder ghana is full of fools so they will continue fooling us with their better ghana agenda. The illiterate NDC supporters will continue sing praises song to their propaganda leaders.
jery 8 years ago

look at this man very stupid how can you resign if the problem is still there make sure the problem is solve NDC government only know how to dupe people and chop and run away from problems we the tax payers make them rich ...
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look at this man very stupid how can you resign if the problem is still there make sure the problem is solve NDC government only know how to dupe people and chop and run away from problems we the tax payers make them rich the power minister shud solve the issue and stop the childish talking none sense
Eric 8 years ago

For election

For election
Dani of Manhyia kumasi 8 years ago

stupid mad, what will his resignation do to me after his failure, he should have promise that his salaries should be kept and not to be given to him after his failure instead of promising to resign.

stupid mad, what will his resignation do to me after his failure, he should have promise that his salaries should be kept and not to be given to him after his failure instead of promising to resign.
Douglas. Bristol-UK`° 8 years ago

Worse!

Worse!
AZI 8 years ago

This man is throwing dust into our eyes. He should stopes deceive us.

This man is throwing dust into our eyes. He should stopes deceive us.
JONAS 8 years ago

THE PROBLEM OF DUMSOR RESOLVED OR NOT MAHAMA AND ALL THE ROGUES MUST LEAVE THE POLITICAL SCENE WHEN THIS IS DONE, ALL THOSE IMPLICATED IN THE MONETARY SCANDALS WILL BE PROSECUTED FOR INDEBTING THE NATION WOYOME WILL NOT BE SP ...
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THE PROBLEM OF DUMSOR RESOLVED OR NOT MAHAMA AND ALL THE ROGUES MUST LEAVE THE POLITICAL SCENE WHEN THIS IS DONE, ALL THOSE IMPLICATED IN THE MONETARY SCANDALS WILL BE PROSECUTED FOR INDEBTING THE NATION WOYOME WILL NOT BE SPARED
Kwabena 8 years ago

Who can save NPP now? No DUMSOR no campaign slogan

Who can save NPP now? No DUMSOR no campaign slogan
Joe Turkey 8 years ago

Because he's seen some ... what ... batch? Stupid people. Doe sit have to take 10 years?

Because he's seen some ... what ... batch? Stupid people. Doe sit have to take 10 years?
Tony Lithur-NDC Create, Loot & Share 8 years ago

Deeds SPEAK!! Stop talking ewe NDC INCOMPETENT officials and go to work. Why travel to Turkey to attend a ceremony on the sailing of power barges. Ewe NDC officials you're full of shit.

Deeds SPEAK!! Stop talking ewe NDC INCOMPETENT officials and go to work. Why travel to Turkey to attend a ceremony on the sailing of power barges. Ewe NDC officials you're full of shit.
TITUS 8 years ago

Address the SUBJECT and stop your ignorant bigotry. Whatever tribe you are, doesn't make you any superior than the Ewes or others at all.

In fact, your comments exposes you to be full of hate and bile. You are certainly s ...
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Address the SUBJECT and stop your ignorant bigotry. Whatever tribe you are, doesn't make you any superior than the Ewes or others at all.

In fact, your comments exposes you to be full of hate and bile. You are certainly sick in the mind and it also shows you have no class. You are from a background of serfs / Servants and envy filled folks. People who don't like to work hard but blame their life troubles on other successful people.
somoah 8 years ago

This resignation of kwabena donkor over dumsor is neither here nor there. He must tell ghanaians how he will give us the 5000 mw operational capacity to end dumsor.if you cannot secure even 2000 mw today, how can you conjure ...
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This resignation of kwabena donkor over dumsor is neither here nor there. He must tell ghanaians how he will give us the 5000 mw operational capacity to end dumsor.if you cannot secure even 2000 mw today, how can you conjure the needed operational capacity in 2016?
cambou 8 years ago

Is de power barge going to run on water? pay ur debt to Nigeria gas n de energy crisis will b over. De problem s not generation s rather financial. Stop dis unnecessary promises!

Is de power barge going to run on water? pay ur debt to Nigeria gas n de energy crisis will b over. De problem s not generation s rather financial. Stop dis unnecessary promises!
Ebibiman 8 years ago

Eii, was it really the power minister talking? Hahaaa

Eii, was it really the power minister talking? Hahaaa
Avw 8 years ago

See who's involved in Dubai power generators that just arrived (China-manufacture) & since this contract with government their website all "spruced up"
Equipment cheap cheap but leased (we could have purchased them so econo ...
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See who's involved in Dubai power generators that just arrived (China-manufacture) & since this contract with government their website all "spruced up"
Equipment cheap cheap but leased (we could have purchased them so economically or used other firms to lease at a GOOD deal) but these are leased to Ghana at "extortionate rates" plus cost of fuel is out with ghanas hands so we will get hit with a double whammy on that cost add www. In front of below but there will be light for the elections. Add www. To
Amerigroup.ae/#about
Was there a tender ? NO
Not to mention the disaster of the Turkish power barges cost $250m but lease over 10 years US$1 billion plus the fuel at "high cost" as Turkish will buy to power the barges...oh dear long term troubles for our children's children anyone care?
Wala 8 years ago

Always different story. NDC problem!,,,,,,

Always different story. NDC problem!,,,,,,
Adjei 8 years ago

Dumsor no longer campaign slogan

Dumsor no longer campaign slogan
Amponsem 8 years ago

The minister should not keep on promising and promising but he should do it to surprise Ghanaians. Alternatively, the government should concentrate on finding alternative energy such as solar power or nuclear power by sending ...
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The minister should not keep on promising and promising but he should do it to surprise Ghanaians. Alternatively, the government should concentrate on finding alternative energy such as solar power or nuclear power by sending Ghanaian energy students to China or Russia to acquire the technological Knowledge to supplement the hydro-electric for our energy needs. Our late president Nkrumah sent students to Russia for this purpose but the student had to leave the course because the CIA which masterminded the coup to overthrow Dr.Nkrumah with Afrifah and Kotoka that the Ghanaian students were there to lean how to make bomb. But to-day even UK is seeking nuclear experts from China. A word to a wise is enough.
Plasma Kote 8 years ago

Just cheap talk.

Just cheap talk.
Pelicles 8 years ago

The government should settle its debt with Nigeria and stop that nonsense of giving fake and unfounded promises.

The problem with our energy is not technical but financial. Ghana owes too much money to Nigeria and that is ...
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The government should settle its debt with Nigeria and stop that nonsense of giving fake and unfounded promises.

The problem with our energy is not technical but financial. Ghana owes too much money to Nigeria and that is impeding the regular supply of gas us.
sid 8 years ago

Abi have u asked the president? or we should go.n ask him?no lie u de talksooooooo we heard of this before u came to office n still lieing . Y do u still enter the place of worship n still cheat?doesn't preach and lies n chea ...
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Abi have u asked the president? or we should go.n ask him?no lie u de talksooooooo we heard of this before u came to office n still lieing . Y do u still enter the place of worship n still cheat?doesn't preach and lies n cheat?
sid 8 years ago

Dose the Bible u doesn't talk and cheating n living neither do ur preacherman

Dose the Bible u doesn't talk and cheating n living neither do ur preacherman
Jackson 8 years ago

Most of us Ghanaians had been in the dark for all these years n u dare say temporary. I won't say anything again. Judgment day will surely come one day.

Most of us Ghanaians had been in the dark for all these years n u dare say temporary. I won't say anything again. Judgment day will surely come one day.
TEE 8 years ago

MARK MY WORD, THIS IS ONLY FOR ELECTOON 2016 HAHAHAHHAHA APUUU

MARK MY WORD, THIS IS ONLY FOR ELECTOON 2016 HAHAHAHHAHA APUUU
TEE 8 years ago

IN 2917 MARK MY WIRD, MAHAMA CAN'T DO ANYTHING BETTER, USELESS NTANI FOOL

IN 2917 MARK MY WIRD, MAHAMA CAN'T DO ANYTHING BETTER, USELESS NTANI FOOL
Ogyam 8 years ago

That is surely good news but do you have the money to buy fuel for the badge or you are going to rely on us. If you are going to rely on us then there was no need for the badge because ghanaians do not have money either.

That is surely good news but do you have the money to buy fuel for the badge or you are going to rely on us. If you are going to rely on us then there was no need for the badge because ghanaians do not have money either.
macavity 8 years ago

Tweaaaaaaaaaaa!

Tweaaaaaaaaaaa!
Kofi Asare 8 years ago

I am worried about the DUMSOR Ghanaians are going through. You came to power to help solve our problems.
I am tempted to believe that the problem is not about money;if it is,talk to your brother and Iddrisu,the employment mi ...
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I am worried about the DUMSOR Ghanaians are going through. You came to power to help solve our problems.
I am tempted to believe that the problem is not about money;if it is,talk to your brother and Iddrisu,the employment minister to help Ghanaians for God's sake. We are suffering, Mr President.
Iddrisu alone, is worth 300m USD,parting half would not make him poor;your brother,parting half would not make him poor,in fact, he will still be better of than when you well not president. These two fine gentlemen can pay our Nigeria debt.
You can then divide what you have into two,use it for the 5000MW you are planing to generate afterwards please.
I am begging you in the name of almighty God.
American Boy 8 years ago

We have heard this nonsense over and over. Shut up and fix the problem.

We have heard this nonsense over and over. Shut up and fix the problem.
flamboyant 8 years ago

U wouldn't stop this ur shameful attitude, useless minister,

U wouldn't stop this ur shameful attitude, useless minister,
Alex 8 years ago

Whats wrong with this Minister,insteller to give the contract to Country to job better you always give to People who can't help, WHY?

Whats wrong with this Minister,insteller to give the contract to Country to job better you always give to People who can't help, WHY?
salinsa 8 years ago

star performer

when kofi buah made a misguided statement that very soon ghana will not be relying on the west african gas pipeline for the supply of gas, it triggered off the demand for the payment for our debtedness

star performer

when kofi buah made a misguided statement that very soon ghana will not be relying on the west african gas pipeline for the supply of gas, it triggered off the demand for the payment for our debtedness
TITUS 8 years ago

This Minister is a fucking talkative. All he should do is to be quiet and fix the problem and we the Ghanaians will see it once that's done. Why brag and talk too much when the problems persist?

This Minister is a fucking talkative. All he should do is to be quiet and fix the problem and we the Ghanaians will see it once that's done. Why brag and talk too much when the problems persist?
Kwaku Owusu 8 years ago

What is the guarantee that the government will now have funds to buy fuel to power the barge regularly to generate electricity? Let's wait and see for any sustained better situation.

What is the guarantee that the government will now have funds to buy fuel to power the barge regularly to generate electricity? Let's wait and see for any sustained better situation.
alexander Dakson 8 years ago

Mr Minister, i bet to defer. YOUR proclamation that dumsor will end is a falacy. What are going to power the barges?

Mr Minister, i bet to defer. YOUR proclamation that dumsor will end is a falacy. What are going to power the barges?
Randy Hooper 8 years ago

I met a young Ghanaian resident and his business is failing from this problem and feel really bad for the citizens there nobody should have to go thru this the youngman is very respectable I pray for the people who live there ...
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I met a young Ghanaian resident and his business is failing from this problem and feel really bad for the citizens there nobody should have to go thru this the youngman is very respectable I pray for the people who live there it really looks like a beautiful country would like to visit but due to health problems probably will never get a chance to visit a place that looks so beautiful hopefully the problem will get resolved so your residence don't lose everything best wishes randy hooper
Randy Hooper 8 years ago

I am usa resident and have a very good Ghanaian friend who has told me of this problem makes me sick the people has to endure this I can't do nothing but pray that they will resolve these problems for the people ghana looks ...
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I am usa resident and have a very good Ghanaian friend who has told me of this problem makes me sick the people has to endure this I can't do nothing but pray that they will resolve these problems for the people ghana looks beautiful to bad citizens can't make best out of there lives the youngman I met is kind respectable and intelligent if the rest of ghana is like him which I'm sure u r who ever the true root of problems will get there's when they talk to God I pray ever nite for help for the people I'd love. To see the beautiful place called ghana but government needs to resolve the problem for the beautiful people of ur country
NII 8 years ago

If I hear his resignation clause then I feel like crying. Because though am clueless on energy issues, I feel like then I should be made power minister, be paid Salary and allowance so I resign after 2015 too.

If I hear his resignation clause then I feel like crying. Because though am clueless on energy issues, I feel like then I should be made power minister, be paid Salary and allowance so I resign after 2015 too.
What to say 8 years ago

It would be better to have solar plants than power plant will use fuel so more expence.

It would be better to have solar plants than power plant will use fuel so more expence.
KB Canada 8 years ago

we are praying that the Almighty God will us to acheave all the goals.

we are praying that the Almighty God will us to acheave all the goals.

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