Ghana's prosperity hinges on election 2016 - Forbes

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Regina 8 years ago

Ghana will shine .... It's only the desperation of someone' s ambition that is crippling us .... 14% growth in 2011 only to be stunted by a sham election petition.... Driving away all investments.

Ghana will shine .... It's only the desperation of someone' s ambition that is crippling us .... 14% growth in 2011 only to be stunted by a sham election petition.... Driving away all investments.
Concerned 8 years ago

It's exactly people/idiots like u who are responsible for our woes . Do you realise that growth is determined by past events. The unprecedented cocoa harvest and the oil money was all the product of work undertaken by the pre ...
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It's exactly people/idiots like u who are responsible for our woes . Do you realise that growth is determined by past events. The unprecedented cocoa harvest and the oil money was all the product of work undertaken by the previous government.
Surely the high budget deficit during the 2012 election damaged our economy. Akomfem, gyeada, woyome, ,appointment of convicted criminals to head sensitive institutions like ghana gas company are all the obvious reasons why we are struggling but some idiots just cannot see. Well what am I talking about? idiots just don't have the intellect to understand
insight to the bone 8 years ago

Oyiwa, so Forbes too confirms we shall go to war as we are 100% sure NDC will rig the elections with election engineering , propaganda , corruption , bloated register , hegemony mixed with northern tribalism. Now that the dum ...
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Oyiwa, so Forbes too confirms we shall go to war as we are 100% sure NDC will rig the elections with election engineering , propaganda , corruption , bloated register , hegemony mixed with northern tribalism. Now that the dumsor barge fiasco has backfired and exploded in your face you present another half baked solution? Dumsor barge was meant to enable Ibrahim Mahama to own the majority of the independent power producing capabilities , increase unnecessarily the rates on electricity so our home start getting bills 3 to 5 times what they are now. We may be already refugees and second class citizens in our own country but that does not make deaf and blind to the truth. We know the root cause of dumsor is your Anti Akan hate agenda and because Akosombo is on Akan territory you have allowed mismanagement and neglect to practically put out of function one turbine after another. You spread propaganda and lies about some water level mixed with bullshit about the whole thing being old or obsolete forgetting that most hydro generators in the world are older than ours but still functioning. No talk of the possibility that its still possible to send these defunct turbines to Europe , North America , Japan or even Russia (NEVER TURKEY)and have them re-calibrated . Due to lack of timely maintenance from neglect and corruption blessed by the hate of the Akans politics mixed with Muslim caliphate destruction ,the turbines have all slowly spun out of axis and need to be dismantled to calibrate them , with the availability of new technology its even possible to increase the original 1000 megawatts to 1500 or even double if reverse turbines and other changes are made. Yes the undeclared WAR against the Akans continue, they already declare territories of the Akans such as Akosombo , Osu all the way to Kasoa and other areas as belonging to the Ewes , Gas or whoever, very soon we shall hear how the cities Kumasi , Koforidua , Takoradi and Cape Coast belong to the Zongo pepeni.Their vicious propaganda onslaught , brainwashing and subliminal message has left some Akans especially Fantis with no recollection of their proud history or even able to speak Fanti but now parade around as if they are Gas or ayigbe. Just like Al Capone was able to turn Chicago into a fortress for the mafia ,so have these sakawa mafia criminal NDC pepeni/ayigbe unholy alliance turned our country into a place whereby only corrupt criminals can prosper and decent silent majority marginalized. Their propaganda and grassroots network together with the security agencies are advertising an atmosphere of hopeless with the message that ALL are corrupt just like them. No worthy project can see the light of day due to their greedy corrupt demands and larceny. No progress can be achieved due to this rotten system placed there by the perverse , intellectually handicapped morons of the security agencies and NDC. Ironically enough this sakawa ndc govt has turned into their victims due to the massive Stockholm syndrome their own supporters , sympathizers and foot soldiers. In any sakawa situation we notice the victims when you try and enlighten them they resort to passionately hating you because they think in their delusion you are envious of their great opportunity . The end result is them loosing their life energy, misery and abysmal despair but God also punishes eventually the perpetrators and they too face death under very horrible circumstances. NDC is now desparate for a success story they can use to decieve Ghanaians of their benevolent intent but just like Al Capone they resort to creating an atmosphere/climate of destroying anyone who dares to raise their voice and speak the truth. We must continue our quiet whisper campaign to remove them from as just as outsiders and quiet majority of Chicago succeeded so will we. Fifi Kwetey says that the Volta region is the source and world bank of the NDC , and the lands /people of the Akans the bread basket to be exploited by them. My brothers keep your cutlasses sharpened and ready as just as when the European nations tried to enslave Germany into their breadbasket so must we soon teach them a lesson so that never again will they even dream of such a crime just like in Europe today. Freedom is not gained with a peaceful transition but with blood , we didn't start it but know how to end it . Very soon hopefully we shall meet in the front-lines of the battlefield
APONKYE 8 years ago

I hope this idiot calling himself "insighttothebone" does not run away when the war he is instigating and praying for starts. I will particularly hunt down this coward and teach him a lesson.

We all saw how Kenedy Agyapong ...
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I hope this idiot calling himself "insighttothebone" does not run away when the war he is instigating and praying for starts. I will particularly hunt down this coward and teach him a lesson.

We all saw how Kenedy Agyapong fled to Amerca a day before the Supreme Court ruling on the 2012 election petition. Such cowards are the ones who incite the gullible ones to do something stupid to spark off civil war.

Nana Addo should therefore stop inciting lunatics like insighttothebone, Anthony KARBO the thief, ken Agyapong, Napo, ugly Mike Oquaye Jnr etc. These are the people who already have mental problems and with incitement from a drug-crazed leader, and we have something worse than a nuclear about to explode.
okofo 8 years ago

My friend, stop being personal, and ignoring ISSUES. Non of the people you mentioned can start war in Ghana, but CORRUPTED LEADERSHIP causing unbearable economic hardship surely can. You, like ALL Ghanaians SHOULD be able to ...
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My friend, stop being personal, and ignoring ISSUES. Non of the people you mentioned can start war in Ghana, but CORRUPTED LEADERSHIP causing unbearable economic hardship surely can. You, like ALL Ghanaians SHOULD be able to criticize government's mismanagement of the economy, because that's a rather a potential war issue.
insight to the bone 8 years ago

It is you who is at war but you forget its a God given right to defend one's self. Your master JJ double-crossed the Americans into believing he would not meddle anymore . Instead he set up a criminal mafia organization that ...
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It is you who is at war but you forget its a God given right to defend one's self. Your master JJ double-crossed the Americans into believing he would not meddle anymore . Instead he set up a criminal mafia organization that has a stranglehold on our people , mark my words this time we will not stand alone
Siburuku Tifalo 8 years ago

...by Party AGENTS, couple with the help from the POLICE cum MILLITARY to protect BALLOT BOXES is the ONLY OPTION left to save GHANA from falling! Mr Insight to the Bone,we are NOT at all No-where near ur Battlefield of cutla ...
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...by Party AGENTS, couple with the help from the POLICE cum MILLITARY to protect BALLOT BOXES is the ONLY OPTION left to save GHANA from falling! Mr Insight to the Bone,we are NOT at all No-where near ur Battlefield of cutlass-blood shedding,that of course has been done already by Dr Nkrumah and his CPP to achieve our FREEDOM.Mind u, Ghana would NOT be divided by this two SILLY Greedy PARTIES OF NDC/NPP.We are and still be one ppl of one Distiny.
TAMALE WISE SHEEP 8 years ago

BY THE TIME THE FOOLS IN GHANA WHO VOTE FOR THIS NATION-WRECKING NDC REALISE THEIR MISTAKE, WE SHALL BE COMPETING WITH SHEEP TO EAT GRASS FOR FOOD!!!!

BY THE TIME THE FOOLS IN GHANA WHO VOTE FOR THIS NATION-WRECKING NDC REALISE THEIR MISTAKE, WE SHALL BE COMPETING WITH SHEEP TO EAT GRASS FOR FOOD!!!!
Anonymous Coward 8 years ago

It's only mad people who will defend this useless, corrupt and reckless government. Ghanaians are by nature very corrupt, dishonest, liars, wicked, ignorant, thieves and hypocrites according to the current chief justice.

It's only mad people who will defend this useless, corrupt and reckless government. Ghanaians are by nature very corrupt, dishonest, liars, wicked, ignorant, thieves and hypocrites according to the current chief justice.
Koofori 8 years ago

By Jeff Pike
John Mahama, Ghana’s President was in the UK for three days, from the 1st to the 3rd of December 2015, purportedly to attend a meeting of some selected African heads of government with investment magnates, at ...
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By Jeff Pike
John Mahama, Ghana’s President was in the UK for three days, from the 1st to the 3rd of December 2015, purportedly to attend a meeting of some selected African heads of government with investment magnates, at Westminster. Besides the meeting with investors which occasioned his travel on the Ghana’s presidential jet to the UK, John Dramani Mahama who is desperate to retain a second term at the polls is on a quest to avail the players and architects of his first victory. As a result a crunch closed door meeting at his central London hotel with Mr Victor Smith, the Ghana high commissioner in the UK and charged him with a responsibility to secure, on his behalf, the release of Miss Nayeli Ametefe from UK prison.

In accordance with the prisoner exchange arrangements with the UK Home Office. Close aides described the crunch meeting witnessed the chief Ghanaian diplomat physically shaken by such a herculean task to secure Nayeli’s release by the end of the first quarter of 2016 as threatening to his appointment. This is believed to be a calculated move by President to take advantage of a bilateral exchange of prisoners agreement between Ghana and the United Kingdom, which has been fallow due to lack of cooperation of data on the Ghanaian side of the agreement for the convicted criminal to serve the rest of her 8 years and 4 months jail sentence in Ghana.
The British Justice Minister recently announced a move to free up prison places and in accordance with an age old Commonwealth Prisoner Exchange Treaty, the Ghanaian President is seeking to utilise this opportunity to secure the release of his government’s most expensive prisoner. It is not known whether this discussion by the President, with his high commissioner will cover all Ghanaians who have been caught flouting the UK laws, and languishing in UK jails.

It may be recalled that in September 2014, Nayeli Ametefe was arrested at the Heathrow airport by customs officers, in a daring attempt to smuggle 12 kilos of cocaine in her hand luggage. News surfaced about the access she enjoyed including official security escorts through VVIP lounge at the Ghanaian international airport including her fateful British airways Accra – London bound flight.

Miss Hannah Tetteh, the Ghana’s foreign minister made frenetic efforts to debunk the reported version of eye witnesses. This was followed by an uncharacteristic regular prison visits from Mr Victor Smith, the high commissioner himself, and a high profile team from the Ghana mission to Nayeli, where she was held on prison remand, awaiting trial, and sentencing. On 6th January, 2015, Nayeli made her first appearance in court, during which she pleaded guilty, followed with sentencing via a video link two weeks later.

During the hearing, a Ghanaian delegation was present in a peculiar mix of colours confirmed to be that of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC). Nayeli Ametefe was jailed for a token 8 years and 4 months at the Isleworth Crown Court through a plea bargain. During confiscation proceedings, 6 months later, in line with the British justice system, it was surprisingly reported from the Isleworth Crown Court that the Crown Prosecution Service made no appearance, as they usually would, to push for a confiscation of property acquired by any such culprit through illegally acquired wealth. Nayeli was therefore spared all her stock of illegal wealth which is the root cause of the strained diplomatic relations.

Complicities and accomplices, aiders and abettors to the commission of the offence perpetrated by Nayeli were all let-off-the-hook, some of them, on the basis of nolle prosequi, occasioned by non-court attendance by the Ghana Attorney General Department.

According to a source at the Ghanaian presidency Miss Nayeli Ametefe who played a crucial role in the 2012 campaign to elect President John Mahama and has been a high profile courier on behalf of the official of the NDC party and its financiers thereby underscoring her numerous diplomatic identities under which she evaded capture for some time.

The big question is whether such a highly connected operative dubbed Cleopatra of the drug world with complex links within the ruling party in Ghana will see the murky walls of harsh prison environments in Ghana especially coming directly from the echelons of power?

This report was contributed by Jeff Pike, Political correspondent (Africa Middle East and Asia) Primedia International Chancery Lane London
DerDieDas.@KÖLN 8 years ago

The legacy of Atta Mills to John Mahama are: ghana rank 2nd corrupt nation in africa, highly incompetnce, Creat loot & share, mismanagement, dumdumsor, collapsed economy, paying: gh media, individuals & organizations to cover ...
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The legacy of Atta Mills to John Mahama are: ghana rank 2nd corrupt nation in africa, highly incompetnce, Creat loot & share, mismanagement, dumdumsor, collapsed economy, paying: gh media, individuals & organizations to cover John Mahama Ndc incompetence. What else has the deadGoat got to offer ghanaians?..Nokre Mahama abon paa. Ghana need a new Leader with fresh Ideals. Npp must come 2016. #imForNana & Dr Bawumia.
Me 8 years ago

I heard Mahama had a confrontation with Obasanjo last week in London, calling Obasanjo 'stupid idiot'. What kind of a leader displays such childish outburst in public.

I heard Mahama had a confrontation with Obasanjo last week in London, calling Obasanjo 'stupid idiot'. What kind of a leader displays such childish outburst in public.
GHANAIANS ARE FOOLS 8 years ago

IT IS ONLY A FOOLISH COUNTRY WHICH ELECTS A PROMISCUOUS AND FORNICATING MAN LIKE MAHAMA AS THEIR PRESIDENT. SINCE MAHAMA CHEATS ON HIS WIFE TO HAVE UNCOUNTABLE NUMBER OF CHILDREN OUTSIDE WEDLOCK, HE HAS NO QUALMS ABOUT CHEATI ...
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IT IS ONLY A FOOLISH COUNTRY WHICH ELECTS A PROMISCUOUS AND FORNICATING MAN LIKE MAHAMA AS THEIR PRESIDENT. SINCE MAHAMA CHEATS ON HIS WIFE TO HAVE UNCOUNTABLE NUMBER OF CHILDREN OUTSIDE WEDLOCK, HE HAS NO QUALMS ABOUT CHEATING ON HIS COUNTRY GHANA TOO. HE HIT THE GROUND STEALING WHEN HE INFLATED THE COST OF THE EMBRAER 190 AIRCRAFT GHANA PURCHASED FROM BRASIL. THE AMERICANS SAY THAT A MAN WHO CHEATS ON HIS WIFE WILL CHEAT ON HIS COUNTRY AND IT IS HAPPENING LIVE IN GHANA THEREFORE ONE MAY SAY GHANAIANS ARE FOOLISH TO VOTE FOR PROMISCUOUS AND FORNICATING MAHAMA BUT I BEG TO RESTRICT THIS FOOLISHNESS TO THOSE WHO VOTE FOR HIM, ESPECIALLY PEOPLE OF THE VOLTA REGION AND SOME NORTHERN GHANAIANS WHO ARE INCAPABLE OF KNOWING THAT MAHAMA IS SCUM OF THE EARTH.
David 8 years ago

You insult people and tribes because they don't do your wish? You will remain in opposition.Fook

You insult people and tribes because they don't do your wish? You will remain in opposition.Fook
TAMALE WISE SHEEP 8 years ago

>>>THAT ONLY FOOLS VOTE FOR MAHAMA WHO HAS DESTROYED GHANA'S ECONOMY SO MUCH THAT HE CAN'T EVEN BUY COMMON CHALK FOR OUR SCHOOLS. WISE PEOPLE VOTE FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN BETTER THEIR LIVES. IF YOU CAN'T COMPREHEND THIS THEN YOU A ...
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>>>THAT ONLY FOOLS VOTE FOR MAHAMA WHO HAS DESTROYED GHANA'S ECONOMY SO MUCH THAT HE CAN'T EVEN BUY COMMON CHALK FOR OUR SCHOOLS. WISE PEOPLE VOTE FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN BETTER THEIR LIVES. IF YOU CAN'T COMPREHEND THIS THEN YOU ARE MORE FOOLISH THAN SHEEP BECAUSE NOW SHEEP, EH, AFTER BEING KILLED BY MOVING VEHICLES WHEN CROSSING ROADS, HAVE LEARNT TO FOLLOW HUMAN BEINGS TO USE ZEBRA-CROSSINGS IN TAMALE. WE THEREFORE EXPECT THAT WISE HUMAN BEINGS WILL VOTE AGAINST MAHAMA/NDC THAT CAN'T PROCURE COMMON CHALK FOR OUR SCHOOLS, THAT STEALS TAXPAYERS' MONEY TO BUILD THEIR NATIONAL HQ AT ADABRAKA, THST STEALS 52.1 GHC WITH CONMAN WOYOME, THAT HAS DESTROYE OUR NHIS, ETC., ETC. CHAMA.
Kakaminamor 8 years ago

What is wrong if the man is an idiot and is rightly called so? Has Obasanjo also become one of the god's in Ghana?

What is wrong if the man is an idiot and is rightly called so? Has Obasanjo also become one of the god's in Ghana?
Yortarbi 8 years ago

So because you heard means that was what happened. For all you know MAHAMA is a matured politician who will not stood so low to be controlled by such emotional outbursts. He Will never say all die be die to the whole world ne ...
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So because you heard means that was what happened. For all you know MAHAMA is a matured politician who will not stood so low to be controlled by such emotional outbursts. He Will never say all die be die to the whole world neither will he he address his people with such words like crush, trample or surreptitiously arrange to sack his elected party chairman. Please grow up
Kojo 8 years ago

Says more about you that you will believe such nonsensical story to be true!

Says more about you that you will believe such nonsensical story to be true!
Omanba Pa, Islington-London! 8 years ago

I blame the judges and the politicians in Ghana including our kings and so called men of God. All those people mentioned above love money more than anything else on this planet. Our leaders have made us slaves instead of them ...
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I blame the judges and the politicians in Ghana including our kings and so called men of God. All those people mentioned above love money more than anything else on this planet. Our leaders have made us slaves instead of them to serve us we are rather serving them. It's only in Ghana that an MP will take home Ghana 4 billion cedis once he finishes his work as an MP and we have 275 MP's. Multiply four billion by two hundred and seventy-five. It is "ope pee pee" said by our late president Mills who was killed by the current president john dramani mahama.
Concerned 8 years ago

I have also just read the report and it looks as if it's true.
Son of jakpa trying to show the African leaders what a bad boy he is. Clearly this man is not presidential material

I have also just read the report and it looks as if it's true.
Son of jakpa trying to show the African leaders what a bad boy he is. Clearly this man is not presidential material
SALIFU YAADA 8 years ago

THE BEST THING TO DO IS TO VOTE CORRUPT AND INCOMPETENT MAHAMA AND HIS NDC OUT. ANY OTHER PARTY WILL BE BETTER FOR GHANA INSTEAD OF CORRUPT MAHAMA AND HIS FAMILY, AND CRONIES. I FEEL SAD FOR MOTHER GHANA IF THIS MAN REMAINS I ...
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THE BEST THING TO DO IS TO VOTE CORRUPT AND INCOMPETENT MAHAMA AND HIS NDC OUT. ANY OTHER PARTY WILL BE BETTER FOR GHANA INSTEAD OF CORRUPT MAHAMA AND HIS FAMILY, AND CRONIES. I FEEL SAD FOR MOTHER GHANA IF THIS MAN REMAINS IN OFFICE. HE IS A DISGRACE TO US NORTHERNERS!!!!
bosiako 8 years ago

Oh too bad and i cannot do politice because even if its not good, someone with corrupt conscience will say it is good. Oh Jah your word is truth.

Oh too bad and i cannot do politice because even if its not good, someone with corrupt conscience will say it is good. Oh Jah your word is truth.
Cassie 8 years ago

And yet, some people will still come here to defend this very incompetent and irresponsible president.

And yet, some people will still come here to defend this very incompetent and irresponsible president.
Michael 8 years ago

If not for NDC, why on earth should I vote for the NPP, a party whose acting chairman has embezzled party funds.

If not for NDC, why on earth should I vote for the NPP, a party whose acting chairman has embezzled party funds.
TAMALE WISE SHEEP 8 years ago

MANY GHANAIANS ARE SO FOOLISH THAT THEY EAT FOOD THAT WILL KILL THEM. U CAN'T CURE THEM EASILY.

MANY GHANAIANS ARE SO FOOLISH THAT THEY EAT FOOD THAT WILL KILL THEM. U CAN'T CURE THEM EASILY.
Papa Yaw 8 years ago

So

So
Photosy 8 years ago

Science we have learnt says to attain growth, everything must shrink or go to the negative before growth can be attained. Even water does, am sure we all know that. How many times haven't the Giants had a recession ? The USA, ...
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Science we have learnt says to attain growth, everything must shrink or go to the negative before growth can be attained. Even water does, am sure we all know that. How many times haven't the Giants had a recession ? The USA, BRITAIN, FRANCE, GERMANY, JAPAN, CHINA, name but a few. Science is a tricky subject and unless you are brainy to understand, there is no way you can understand. FORBES, knows that. Can they deny the fact ? The world economy is like a wheel of fortune, you may find yourself at the top and sometimes at the bottom and you need to climb up to the top again. These all depends on the choices we make, either the short or long route. The short is just cosmetic and not sustainable, the long is bitter but sustainable. We cannot as a country rush ourselves in short terms but rather long terms. I don't know what Bawumuah's field of study is, but any one with a BSc in Economics, Money and Banking, or statistics will tell you that for a fact.
Photosy 8 years ago

It is only in mathematics that things grow into infinity. It is left to us as a country to attain a gradual process otherwise we grow fast to our point of saturation at which point we break down and fall permanently, besides, ...
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It is only in mathematics that things grow into infinity. It is left to us as a country to attain a gradual process otherwise we grow fast to our point of saturation at which point we break down and fall permanently, besides, our growth is determined by external forces. Bawumuah's prescription is to a point where we will break down permanently. Desperate people must be watched carefully. The black man is noted for introspection than extrospection. What is good for the country is what we want NOT what is good for an individual or a particular group.
Abeeku Mensah 8 years ago

Anyone who think a foolishly written posting or its slanted content should be taken seriously by readers may just have underestimated Ghanaians. Forbes is not a book of gospels or proverbs but an ideologically slanted propaga ...
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Anyone who think a foolishly written posting or its slanted content should be taken seriously by readers may just have underestimated Ghanaians. Forbes is not a book of gospels or proverbs but an ideologically slanted propaganda machine built on promoting and sustaining failed ideals.

Anyone with a pea brain knows that in elections you win some and lose sometimes. Those who go into election thinking they are God's gift to the voting public come out as losers each time. It is a brazing lie to think that any one party in Ghana and or elsewhere has the key to prosperity. Did Forbes ever call the Obama presidency a gift or curse, what about the Clinton era and the Bush administrations? Why then should Ghana and or underdeveloped nations hold Forbes out to be a bible or book of truths with predictable consequences? Fool me once shame on you but fool me twice and the shame is on me; Ghana cannot live or die because of some money obsessed magazine void of morality or principles.
dedehene 8 years ago

No matter what, I will be the next president. No matter what, I will challenge the EC's decision if I loose. No matter what, we will continue to be enemies of progress.No matter what, we will scare investors away.No matter w ...
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No matter what, I will be the next president. No matter what, I will challenge the EC's decision if I loose. No matter what, we will continue to be enemies of progress.No matter what, we will scare investors away.No matter what, ALL DIE BE DIE
Sammi 8 years ago

How did Ghana climb up in just a few years and the plummet like a domino?

How did Ghana climb up in just a few years and the plummet like a domino?
say it loud 8 years ago

Mahama is a disgrace to Ghanaians. How can our president go on an insulting spree to the extend of insulting obasanjo. Our prez advisors are not doing him any good by not calling him to order. This man started by insulting an ...
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Mahama is a disgrace to Ghanaians. How can our president go on an insulting spree to the extend of insulting obasanjo. Our prez advisors are not doing him any good by not calling him to order. This man started by insulting any one who has never been president before and he has now shifted the goal post to include former presidents. Mahama is deseprate and needs serious help from his advisors if there any.
CHANGE IS COMING 8 years ago

FOLKS, OBASANJO WAS N IS AWARE OF E CORRUPTION IN GHANA N DELIBERATELY N RIGHTLY SO SPILLED E BEANS ON E SHADY DEALS OF MAHAMAH N HIS CRONY MINISTERS. ACQUIRING PROPERTIES IN 9JA N S. AFRICA. WHO OWNS MOST OF E FUEL FILLING S ...
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FOLKS, OBASANJO WAS N IS AWARE OF E CORRUPTION IN GHANA N DELIBERATELY N RIGHTLY SO SPILLED E BEANS ON E SHADY DEALS OF MAHAMAH N HIS CRONY MINISTERS. ACQUIRING PROPERTIES IN 9JA N S. AFRICA. WHO OWNS MOST OF E FUEL FILLING STATIONS FROM HO-AFLAO, NAVRONGO-BAWKU, ALONG E BORDERS IN E WESTERN REGION, ETC, ETC? WHAT'S E PURPOSE OF ALL E SINGLE SOURCING N OVER-INFLATED PROCUREMENTS HAPPENING, W'OUT CHECKS BY MAHAMAH? CORRUPTION GALORE, IN READINESS OF IMMINENT NDC DEFEAT IN 2016, SO THEY CN RUN AWAY TO ENJOY THEIR LOOT. BUT GHANAIANS WILL CALL FOR BLOOD TO FLOW. N IN ALL THESE, WHAT'S JJ SAYNG TO MAHAMAH AT ALL? COMPLICIT? I DOUBT. ACT NOW, JJ. BE UR SELF AS IN JUNE 1979.
CHANGE IS COMING 8 years ago

FOLKS, OBASANJO WAS N IS AWARE OF E CORRUPTION IN GHANA N DELIBERATELY N RIGHTLY SO SPILLED E BEANS ON E SHADY DEALS OF MAHAMAH N HIS CRONY MINISTERS. ACQUIRING PROPERTIES IN 9JA N S. AFRICA. WHO OWNS MOST OF E FUEL FILLING S ...
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FOLKS, OBASANJO WAS N IS AWARE OF E CORRUPTION IN GHANA N DELIBERATELY N RIGHTLY SO SPILLED E BEANS ON E SHADY DEALS OF MAHAMAH N HIS CRONY MINISTERS. ACQUIRING PROPERTIES IN 9JA N S. AFRICA. WHO OWNS MOST OF E FUEL FILLING STATIONS FROM HO-AFLAO, NAVRONGO-BAWKU, ALONG E BORDERS IN E WESTERN REGION, ETC, ETC? WHAT'S E PURPOSE OF ALL E SINGLE SOURCING N OVER-INFLATED PROCUREMENTS HAPPENING, W'OUT CHECKS BY MAHAMAH? CORRUPTION GALORE, IN READINESS OF IMMINENT NDC DEFEAT IN 2016, SO THEY CN RUN AWAY TO ENJOY THEIR LOOT. BUT GHANAIANS WILL CALL FOR BLOOD TO FLOW. N IN ALL THESE, WHAT'S JJ SAYNG TO MAHAMAH AT ALL? COMPLICIT? I DOUBT. ACT NOW, JJ. BE UR SELF AS IN JUNE 1979.
kofi mensah 8 years ago

Folks, I said on same platform last week that our security forces especially the police with Mr. Kudalor as IGP, will not allow greedy and power hungry politicians, whose aim primarily is to get into government to amass wealt ...
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Folks, I said on same platform last week that our security forces especially the police with Mr. Kudalor as IGP, will not allow greedy and power hungry politicians, whose aim primarily is to get into government to amass wealth, to destroy this country. They will be crushed for God and country. Shalom to you all, my fellow countrymen and women!
MENSAH OKINE,LEGON 8 years ago

GHANAIANS BEWARE,
NIGERIANS WILL JNTRODUCE CORRUPTION IN THE OIL INDUSTRY IF ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE OR EMPLOYÉD THERE.BEWARE GHANA

GHANAIANS BEWARE,
NIGERIANS WILL JNTRODUCE CORRUPTION IN THE OIL INDUSTRY IF ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE OR EMPLOYÉD THERE.BEWARE GHANA
Edem 8 years ago

You are a fool. All the stealing that is going on in all sector of your economy is nigeria that is doing it including your government. Animal grow up.

You are a fool. All the stealing that is going on in all sector of your economy is nigeria that is doing it including your government. Animal grow up.
Nii Adjei 8 years ago

when ever the word democracy comes up, i ask; democracy. in whose interest and by whose definition. and also what does it mean? and who dictates it?
then we have freedom and rights!

when ever the word democracy comes up, i ask; democracy. in whose interest and by whose definition. and also what does it mean? and who dictates it?
then we have freedom and rights!
Pele Pele 8 years ago

Obasanjo telling Mahama, you're a thief during African Global Forum held in London less than a week ago. He said Mahama is a thief and he wasn't ashamed of himself

Obasanjo telling Mahama, you're a thief during African Global Forum held in London less than a week ago. He said Mahama is a thief and he wasn't ashamed of himself
DR.J 8 years ago

Obasanjo calling Ghanaians thief? He should check himself and his country first.

Obasanjo calling Ghanaians thief? He should check himself and his country first.
NPP FOOL 8 years ago

Such stupidity by even educated ones like you is the reason why Ghana is where it is...spreading malicious falsehood...no respect for your country or president. Your source?

Come back tohelp build Ghana , stop wiping the a ...
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Such stupidity by even educated ones like you is the reason why Ghana is where it is...spreading malicious falsehood...no respect for your country or president. Your source?

Come back tohelp build Ghana , stop wiping the ass of old men and women in America...Kwasia panyin
Susuka 8 years ago

The President of Ghana himself, has no respect for himself so why do you think anybody else should bother him/herself about respecting such a swine who whilst he is still a president, sleeps around with little girls who are y ...
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The President of Ghana himself, has no respect for himself so why do you think anybody else should bother him/herself about respecting such a swine who whilst he is still a president, sleeps around with little girls who are younger than his own children? Give me one good reason why any self-respecting person should respect such a vile character.

Again, give me another good reason why any self-respecting person should respect such a person who as President, has undermined the integrity of the state to such an extent that Ghana which used to be the most prestigious country in Africa is now officially and sadly considered to be the second most corrupt nation in Africa - even more corrupt than Nigeria. Can you believe this?

And a fool like you who probably benefits from the rampant corruption that is collapsing the country, talks about respect for a thieving President? My friend, wake up!
Edem 8 years ago

Ghanaian president, John Mahama and former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo have allegedly fought dirty over Goodluck Jonathan, the immediate past president of Nigeria.

According to The Whistle, the two spat on each o ...
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Ghanaian president, John Mahama and former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo have allegedly fought dirty over Goodluck Jonathan, the immediate past president of Nigeria.

According to The Whistle, the two spat on each other, with the Ghanaian president lashing out at Obasanjo at the African Investment Forum in Westminister, London which held the December 1 and 2. The exchange of words degenerated to insults and name calling as John Mahama openly called Olusegun Obasanjo “an idiot” and a “stupid buffoon”.Obasanjo had openly accused the Ghanaian President and his government of financially contributing $12m to Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign. He also accused President Mahama of blackmailing and collecting bribes from Nigerian businessmen in Ghana, buying numerous properties in Nigeria and South Africa. It however took the prompt intervention of Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni to calm down their tempers and usher President Mahama to a nearby room to prevent the insult degenerating to a boxing war.
Yortarbi 8 years ago

Forbes should have read what the constitution says about cleaning a bloated register. Just a few power hungry people want to cause chaos but they will not succeed. Most of us in Ghana are not worried about the 2015 elections ...
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Forbes should have read what the constitution says about cleaning a bloated register. Just a few power hungry people want to cause chaos but they will not succeed. Most of us in Ghana are not worried about the 2015 elections because it will be won one touch new or old register.
HIPPIE 8 years ago

NPP SPENT US$4 BILLION ON HIPC TOILETS BUT JAMES TOWN, OSU, LA, TESHIE AND NUNGUA HAVE INADEQUATE TOILETS. THIEVES. SHAME

NPP SPENT US$4 BILLION ON HIPC TOILETS BUT JAMES TOWN, OSU, LA, TESHIE AND NUNGUA HAVE INADEQUATE TOILETS. THIEVES. SHAME
joe 8 years ago

If only we change the incompetent government.

If only we change the incompetent government.
Foolish Claims by David 8 years ago

What nonsensical assertions are the ones made by David and the so called Forbes. Go and wee out the endemic corruption in your company first...all you guys want is Ghana's oil and gold cheaply. Nonsense!

What nonsensical assertions are the ones made by David and the so called Forbes. Go and wee out the endemic corruption in your company first...all you guys want is Ghana's oil and gold cheaply. Nonsense!
rita 8 years ago

forbes are witches who do not say any good thing about Ghana, Ghana will shine, God is with the country, they are pay by Nigerian, so they do not say any good thing about Ghana, I live in London,I have seen very negaive image ...
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forbes are witches who do not say any good thing about Ghana, Ghana will shine, God is with the country, they are pay by Nigerian, so they do not say any good thing about Ghana, I live in London,I have seen very negaive images about Ghana, so as Nigeria channel, CCTV/Africa , Ghanaian we should not allow this people, , destroy our Ghana,

, and Ghana people are very negative
kojo 8 years ago

ghanaians are the ones doing it. not others

ghanaians are the ones doing it. not others
Koofori 8 years ago

There was near pandemonium and confusion at the Annual Global African Investment Forum held in Westminster, Central London after a heated exchange between Ghana’s President John Mahama and former Nigerian President Olusegun ...
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There was near pandemonium and confusion at the Annual Global African Investment Forum held in Westminster, Central London after a heated exchange between Ghana’s President John Mahama and former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo degenerated into open insults.

This was due to General Obasanjo openly accusing the Ghanaian president and his government of blackmailing and collecting bribes from Nigerian businessmen in Ghana, buying numerous properties in Nigeria and South Africa and financially contributing 12 million dollars to Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign last year.This infuriated President Mahama who lost his temper and pointing his finger , called General Obasanjo an ” idiot” and a “stupid buffoon”.

It took other ministers present as well as Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to calm tempers and usher President Mahama to a nearby room .

The forum, which takes place from 1st to 3rd December is attended by African Heads of States Ministers, Private equity firms and investors to discuss opportunities for investment and development in African Economies.
George 8 years ago

northerners drink water with cows and don't know what is good if they don't change their mind they will continue to drink dirty water with the cows.

northerners drink water with cows and don't know what is good if they don't change their mind they will continue to drink dirty water with the cows.
Andani A A sigli 8 years ago

useless article,opposition in ghana never mistreated under jdm or ndc gvt.u can be a better anayst if u stop doing de npp bidding,hypocrite.npp wan to rig forth coming election bt ndc is far epuiped n smarter dan them.npp is ...
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useless article,opposition in ghana never mistreated under jdm or ndc gvt.u can be a better anayst if u stop doing de npp bidding,hypocrite.npp wan to rig forth coming election bt ndc is far epuiped n smarter dan them.npp is confuse n resort to killing their kinds.
Nana Peoples Party 8 years ago

NPP is too desperate for power, Isaac Osei shall bring NPP back to power in 2021, not desperate Akufo Addo.

NPP is too desperate for power, Isaac Osei shall bring NPP back to power in 2021, not desperate Akufo Addo.
NDC is UNITED 8 years ago

JM will win 2016 becuase NDC is united and building many projects across Ghana

JM will win 2016 becuase NDC is united and building many projects across Ghana
Kasapreko KWABENA . 8 years ago

Kufour came to power after Ghana has been stabilized. Ex-President Kufour does not deserve much of the credit of stabilization of Ghana, our beloved country. During the time that we were suffering, Kufour and his children wer ...
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Kufour came to power after Ghana has been stabilized. Ex-President Kufour does not deserve much of the credit of stabilization of Ghana, our beloved country. During the time that we were suffering, Kufour and his children were living the 'good life' in London. Kufour is an opportunist. The best presidents Ghana has ever had, were Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and Jerry J. Rawlings. Do Ghanaians remember when we had to cue to buy 'Akpeteshie'under Col. Acheampong ? The era of 'I Get'am'? Reflect upon your memories very well before you talk or write any article. Don't be shallow minded.
citizen observer 8 years ago

Former President Rawlings is not a "second lieutenant" he is a Flight Lieutenant.The difference is huge.How can we trust anything else this guy has written?Simple verification of facts..........lazy writers they know how gull ...
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Former President Rawlings is not a "second lieutenant" he is a Flight Lieutenant.The difference is huge.How can we trust anything else this guy has written?Simple verification of facts..........lazy writers they know how gullible readers are so they dont bother to do a good job
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THIS ARTICLE HAS THE HALL MARKS OF NPP.

THIS ARTICLE HAS THE HALL MARKS OF NPP.
Mohammed Ibrahim 8 years ago

The Hundred Million Dollars{$100,000,000}for new Voter Registration should be use to Build Houses for every Ghanaian.
A word to the wise is enough.

The Hundred Million Dollars{$100,000,000}for new Voter Registration should be use to Build Houses for every Ghanaian.
A word to the wise is enough.
sammy 8 years ago

Our prosperity depends on God not these corrupt politicians. Most of them do not send their children to govt schools.

Our prosperity depends on God not these corrupt politicians. Most of them do not send their children to govt schools.
Okponglo Guy 8 years ago

NDC does not believe in Free and Fair Elections

NDC does not believe in Free and Fair Elections
Adele P 8 years ago

The inevitability of war in Ghana is real. How can the same party win elections year after year? This is telling us something. Until we fight for justice there will be no peace in the country. It is unfortunate but that is th ...
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The inevitability of war in Ghana is real. How can the same party win elections year after year? This is telling us something. Until we fight for justice there will be no peace in the country. It is unfortunate but that is the truth.
CHANGE IS COMING 8 years ago

FOLKS, OBASANJO WAS N IS AWARE OF E CORRUPTION IN GHANA N DELIBERATELY N RIGHTLY SO SPILLED E BEANS ON E SHADY DEALS OF MAHAMAH N HIS CRONY MINISTERS. ACQUIRING PROPERTIES IN 9JA N S. AFRICA. WHO OWNS MOST OF E FUEL FILLING S ...
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FOLKS, OBASANJO WAS N IS AWARE OF E CORRUPTION IN GHANA N DELIBERATELY N RIGHTLY SO SPILLED E BEANS ON E SHADY DEALS OF MAHAMAH N HIS CRONY MINISTERS. ACQUIRING PROPERTIES IN 9JA N S. AFRICA. WHO OWNS MOST OF E FUEL FILLING STATIONS FROM HO-AFLAO, NAVRONGO-BAWKU, ALONG E BORDERS IN E WESTERN REGION, ETC, ETC? WHAT'S E PURPOSE OF ALL E SINGLE SOURCING N OVER-INFLATED PROCUREMENTS HAPPENING, W'OUT CHECKS BY MAHAMAH? CORRUPTION GALORE, IN READINESS OF IMMINENT NDC DEFEAT IN 2016, SO THEY CN RUN AWAY TO ENJOY THEIR LOOT. BUT GHANAIANS WILL CALL FOR BLOOD TO FLOW. N IN ALL THESE, WHAT'S JJ SAYNG TO MAHAMAH AT ALL? COMPLICIT? I DOUBT. ACT NOW, JJ. BE UR SELF AS IN JUNE 1979.

Ghana's prosperity hinges on election 2016 - Forbes

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