JJ: ‘Heroic’ taxi driver deserves national award

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  • Obed Adore 9 years ago

    I agree!

  • Oristo 9 years ago

    If the taxi driver deliberately knock them down to have them arrested, I think it is also criminal and must be punished for it. No individual has to cause harm to anybody, even if they are armed robbers. What if the armed ro ...
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  • kwasilo 9 years ago

    Onua koda. The drivers.saw them and.acted. the deserve a reward and a.new car each

  • sam 9 years ago

    THE TAXI DRIVER SHOWED COURAGE SOMTHING THAT GHAN POLICE DONT HAVE

  • mensa 9 years ago

    the driver show courage that police in Ghana simply don't posses I agree man

  • gh vi 9 years ago

    very stupid comment. Policemen die in shootout with robbers all the time. How are they honoured?

  • OB 9 years ago

    They are not rewarded because that is their job.

  • Saint Ghfuo: FREE YOUR PSYCHE 9 years ago

    KOALA, YOU GUYS ARE FOOLS. U TRANSPORT CASH WITHOUT SECURITY? EVEN ARMOR TRUCKS THAT TRANSPORT CASH FROM BANKS ETC GET ROBBED. COULD THIS HVE BEEN AN INSIDE JOB? ORCHESTRATED BY THE GIRL N THE ROBBERS? HMMM....KOALA SHOULD RE ...
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  • General 9 years ago

    U damn right about transporting with no security bro. I heard it was an inside job. The insider has been arrested.

  • Jumbo 9 years ago

    Rawlings is spot on on this score,the driver and the soldier deserve recognition.I salute them both and all our police officers including those cops who have fallen on the line of duty.thanks

  • TWENEBOAH 9 years ago

    THEY SHOULD SET UP A CHARITY FUND TO REPLACE THE TAXI AND REWARD HIM VERY VERY HANDSOMELY.

  • Frank Agyena-Karikari 9 years ago

    Thank God the lady survived. Why should the robbers even receive treatment to be paid by the taxed Ghanaian? Take them to court, if found guilty, shoot them that very day. Where is Douglas and Kofi USA? Did this happen in Kum ...
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  • insight to the bone 9 years ago

    This corrupt mafia are determined in their evil tragedy plans and no amount of advise will make them reconsider. Pepeni/JJ all came through the blood of the innocent so are cursed to bring sorrow and misery to the people. Whe ...
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  • Jim 9 years ago

    President shd award these guys

  • GaBaa 9 years ago

    There is something in the law that absolves him from criminality. The driver was trying to stop them from committing atrocities. Estoppel..

  • ORIGINAL VOICE OF REASON 9 years ago

    What must be done to this criminal organisation you have unleashed on poor Ghanaians....what heroic taxi driver is going to knock them down for us ?

  • Nii Anyetei Blofonyo 9 years ago

    Very stupid statement from a stupid fool. Ignorant twerp.

  • K.K.Kabobo 9 years ago

    Oristo is an armed robber

  • Nana 9 years ago

    You still have your head and everything inside all right.

  • kwaku 9 years ago

    Are you on drugs? I can't believe what ur saying

  • Mama 9 years ago

    Idiot! He saw them shoot the young woman. Are you normal?

  • SM4LYF 9 years ago

    Kwasiaakwa did u read the story? He was a witness to the incident.wuy3 too known dudu..Aaaah Gh this one too pull him down syndrome they inside?

  • Kofi 9 years ago

    bugger off with your American nonsense!

  • GHANA 9 years ago

    Are you one of them ?

  • truth 9 years ago

    stupid guy

  • Crackadoodledooooo 9 years ago

    You are really stupid. The Taxi man should have done nothing is it. He should have shouted "Stop" and they would have obeyed him.

  • Hector Moani 9 years ago

    Japanese will say baka.how can you stopped a robber by saying stop, buuluu olu waaaa!!!

  • Crackadoodledooooo 9 years ago

    You are really stupid. The Taxi man should have done nothing is it. He should have shouted "Stop" and they would have obeyed him. Well done to the Taxi man. If others in society see wrong doing and do something to help the wo ...
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  • last don 9 years ago

    Oristo go to hell u dumb fuck

  • I agree with the former President 9 years ago

    The Taxi driver and soldier are heroes so what is this moron Oristo ranting about except been a moron.

  • Nii 9 years ago

    Stop being politically correct. I wonder what you do and why don't you charge the driver yourself. Wait until armed robbers come after you and tell the taxi driver not to knock them down.
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  • Ashante Ewe Man 9 years ago

    ORISTO ORISTO U Are armed robber too Ur days are numbered!!!!!

  • Mr Nobody 9 years ago

    kwasiasemkwa @Oristo

  • Praiz, USA 9 years ago

    U see your stupid u can be?

  • Asebu 9 years ago

    If you read the story it is clear that the taxi driver witnessed the crime. By your twisted logic your neighbors need not come to your aid when your house is invaded by armed robbers. Is your thinking capacity turned upside d ...
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  • Close Observer 9 years ago

    Why do you want to subject yourself to insults? Let me add my voice to all the sensible people who are insulting you, to make their point even stronger. YOU ARE SO STUPID.

  • Ghost of Atta Mills 9 years ago

    You are sick. They were falsely accused when they were shooting in a public place. Some of you paa

  • ba-eebo 9 years ago

    stop talking about law, you are selfish and cowardice. if you ever meet armed-robbers and no one came to your aid, you will appreciate what the taxi driver did.

  • Capt. Dan. Fort Meyer. USA 9 years ago

    If u ve got nothing sensible to say shut shut the fathering fuck up. He did a great job n deserve what Papa J is saying.

  • Hector Moani 9 years ago

    Thank you man!!

  • Akans Prophecies 9 years ago

    Looking at things with your primitive point of view, very elementary and reasonably wrong! I will save a child from drowing even if he is not my child , but not died to save a politico because he has the peoples choice. Wha ...
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  • Jay 9 years ago

    Ei you foolooo

  • Aduieba Muhamed 9 years ago

    J.J. shld advice only the POLICE Serv.to reward his friend TAXI Driver and probably repair his car for him. HAVE many a man NOT done this HEROEISM to help others in GHANA and what was their reward? If anything, he should tell ...
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  • DHP 9 years ago

    Is it English dat is ur problem or u hav decided nt to understand. @aristo

  • ROBERT BRACE 9 years ago

    ORISTO YOU ARE NOT HAPPY BCOS THATS WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN DOING. DON'T WORRY YOUR TIME WILL COME.THIEF

  • LARYEAH 9 years ago

    YOU ARE A FOOL! THE TAXI SAW THEM, SUCKER!!

  • Brian Williams 9 years ago

    Rawlings is absolutely right. These ragamuffins must be killed at the least chance, since they have made it their job to harass and harm anyone they come into contact with.

  • Kwaku 9 years ago

    Foolish fool

  • Lord Zico 9 years ago

    You are just stupid. I believe you know something about this robbery

  • Nana 9 years ago

    Oristo, you're stupid with your legal brain!!!!!

  • Booklong Kwasiasem 9 years ago

    What an idiot.
    These we shall go to court people again

  • Mike, 9 years ago

    Oristo is a suspect and should be trace out, by saying the Taxi driver acted wrongly. You are one of them and you need to be arrested.

  • Trynie 9 years ago

    look at you

  • Police man 9 years ago

    Am sure you are also an armed robber.but your days are numbered.

  • El papi 9 years ago

    Oristo you are talking nonsense. I dont think you would say that if u were victim of the robbery

  • GHK 9 years ago

    the guy is A N I G E R I A N

  • Kwaku Owusu 9 years ago

    Are you in your right senses or also among the gangsters? What is wrong to use force to defend and protect life and property from armed robbers? If you feel what the taxi driver did is against the law, then initiate action fo ...
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  • Obi Ba 9 years ago

    You are stupid period.

  • Akans Prophecies 9 years ago

    This jj is still living with lunatism ! Ganja heroism. Do or Die fanatic ! Even at his age , he seems not to realise the importance of reasons . No individual besides the mandatedd forces have right to any intervention . How ...
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  • concern citizen 9 years ago

    *concern citizen* on Jan 10, 2016 21:39*respect your past presidents*
    Have you achieved quarter of what ex president Rawlings has? Think of how your name will remain in the world Know how you address the elderly so that of ...
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  • Akans Prophecies 9 years ago

    And they shit and piss over the tax payer . My ex presidents my foot ! President is only an honor of those who kill and fool the majority especially in Africa . Keep honoring these idiots while they eliminate your kinds to pr ...
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  • d'SigNstyle 9 years ago

    You are such a fool!!..which country are you..here USA,CANADA..such incidence has happened many times..they were given bravery honor..for saying lifes..what are you talking about moral break down..are you stupid..do you think ...
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  • Akans Prophecies 9 years ago

    Ok, fine Mr. Childish brains go ahead and create the total confusion by doing the work of the police! Let me remind you that no canadian or american citizen will ever take the law into his hands and knock out thieves on the ...
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  • Kwesi Brenu 9 years ago

    You have been brainwashed Akans Prophecies we are not Americans nor Canadians we are Ghanaians.

  • Akans Prophecies 9 years ago

    That does not make us different human beings. American canadians eat and shit and we do likewise. The problem is how ghanaians go about it .!Am l brainwashed if l do what is right in ghana? Come on! educate yourself with g ...
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  • OSEI TUTU TAWIAH 9 years ago

    Africans have long way to go. Now, look at a whole former President condoning something so stupid. Why would any human being put himself in such position. That idiot was lucky to be alive. Soon the armed robbers are going to ...
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  • Kwame Sarfo Tabi, Hamburg. 9 years ago

    Is Akan Prophecy also a name? It is really a ridiculous comment from a ridiculous name. Better learn to respect than to insult. After all JJ has done a lot for Ghana, so if you don't agree with him that's your own problem. Wh ...
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  • Akans Prophecies 9 years ago

    The last person l will ever respect is your jj. By the way , my name Akans Prophecy is my allegiance to my tribe. A total devotion and respect for my culture and tradition which l believe you don't have or simply lack. Now, w ...
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  • Hector Moani 9 years ago

    You are a fool to state that!!

  • Akans Prophecies 9 years ago

    How long shall we educate your kinds to set your spirit and minds free from domestic colonialism to become, for once, very pragmatic ? Give me reasons not to label you as stupid for misunderstanding my arguement !

  • Konkonte 9 years ago

    Look at another shit eating twerp is it ur hate for jj that's blinding u or u just lack common sense?
    Have u heard of citizen vigilante? Have u ever heard of someone who is not a doctor or a nurse help deliver a child with t ...
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  • Akans Prophecies 9 years ago

    I have never seen a pharmacist doing the work of a doctor! Navies don't do the work of fishermen. This is it and you cannot pollute our world to disorder. The african logic of taking things gor granted are the main reasons we ...
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  • Yaa 9 years ago

    You are one of them I think.

  • Dabo 9 years ago

    wo y3 aboa!!! Otwe!!!

  • CHARCOAL SELLER. 9 years ago

    I agree with Ex President Rawlings on this one, both taxi driver and soldier exhibited combat readiness in apprehending the armed criminals, please reward them well.

    If these criminals had been shot and killed by police wh ...
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  • FIRE FOR FIRE 9 years ago

    YOU ARE ONE OF THEM. SOMEONE SEEN IN THE ACT YOU SAY THEY MAY BE WRONGLY ACCUSED. SHOULD I BE THEY SHOULD EVEN BE ENJECTED TO DIE. YOU WERE NEVER A VICTIM OF ARMED ROBBERY THAT IS WHY.

  • Kee 9 years ago

    Your views please,

  • Concerned 9 years ago

    Even a thief probably will not say what you just wrote.

  • ed 9 years ago

    thank you

  • mark 9 years ago

    fool

  • d'SigNstyle 9 years ago

    senseless and reckless comment seing the arm robbers shot at someone and being rescue by TAXI BY KNOCKING THEM DONE..WHAT IS WRONG WITH THAT..SUCH INCEDENCE HAPPENS..WESTHERN COUNTRYS PEOPLE SACRIFICING LIFE SAVING OTHERS..SU ...
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  • Mahmood Kangah 9 years ago

    Gun wielding innocent?

  • osei Kofi 9 years ago

    You're such a FOOL. That's all I can tell you.

  • Slyster 9 years ago

    Do you have enough oxygen going to your brain? These are two armed robbers.!!

  • king 9 years ago

    Hahahaha you fool paapa kwasea

  • PASTOR OGOGLO QUARTER,,,, 9 years ago

    THOSE STUPID LAWS COVERING YOU PEOPLE IN ABROAD HAS NO GROUNDS HERE,,,GO ARREST THE TAXI DRIVER,,,ABOAAAAA BA ORISTO,,,

  • Hector Moani 9 years ago

    Stupid you are to make this comments!!

  • mawuli 9 years ago

    Really? Are u an armed robber too? The taxi driver saw what happened!! That's why he knocked the fuck out of them down!! U actually had time to write this? He should be punished for helping to catch criminals? Damn u are stup ...
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  • BONSU 9 years ago

    IF YOU WITNESSED AN ARMED ROBBERY WHERE THE ARMED ROBBERS ACTUALLY SHOT SOMEONE,ONLY A DITTERING IDIOT(NOT UNLIKE YOURSELF)WILL THINK IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO USE WHATEVER NECESSARY FORCE NEEDED TO STOP THEM FROM GETTING AWAY ...
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  • papasoono. 9 years ago

    Eiiii Oristo, wo p3 wo ho as3m papa. Kwasiato.

  • Osei-Asibey -Atlanta 9 years ago

    Spot on, Mr. president. I can't agree with you more. Thank you sir!

  • GOLD 9 years ago

    In this case, he saw them filli-filli.
    He should have run over them.

  • adenkyekye 9 years ago

    Wrongly wrong

  • JAH TOOL 9 years ago

    I pray the robbers meet u one these days wai. Stop these hypocritical attitudes and wise up. The taxi driver deserves an award. Finiito

  • qwaku gee 9 years ago

    Oluu waaa

  • Area man 9 years ago

    Oristo, your citizen arrest doesn't work here. Polic has the right to shoot the victim where firearm is involved. This was a fresh pursuit where the driver witnessed the guys fired on the lady. He used his car and obstructed ...
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  • ALHAJI 9 years ago

    I BELIEVE THOSE WHO WANT THE TAXI DRIVER PUNISHED IS PART OF THE ARMED ROBBERS THE SECURITY SHOULD TRACE THEIR INFORMATION ON THIS NETWORK AND PICK THEM UP FOR QUESTIONING. CRIME CAN BE TACKLE FROM ANY ANGLE AND THAT IS ONE W ...
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  • dav 9 years ago

    Did you think before posting what you are saying

  • Charles Abrokwa 9 years ago

    Idiot

  • Londoner 9 years ago

    This is the sort of nonsense we face in the West; no one wanting to help their neighbour for fear of being prosecuted themselves. Mr too known Oristo, have you heard of citizen arrest? Get off your damn white horse.

  • Daddy 9 years ago

    Some of you. If u manage to buy China phone you thought u can write everything. Animals

  • Didier bob 9 years ago

    One word go back to your books .There is a difference between reading a statement"""""" .And reading the same statement and understand the containance of it the meaning of it.

  • Wisdom 9 years ago

    Look at them well in the pictures.

  • SAUDIQ 9 years ago

    Wisdom, you are an idiot, how do Ghanaians look like and who told you Ghanaians are angels and saints who don't commit crime.? Are Ghanaians not identified behind 99% of armed robbery and other heinous crimes in Ghana. You ar ...
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  • The Gen Sec NDC 9 years ago

    Good idea. JJ with the millions you stole from Ghana or sorry your earn from Ghana, you can afford to give a small proportion to the brave taxi drive

  • Tony Lithur-NDC Create, Loot & Share 9 years ago

    What do your Evil ewe NDC thieves deserve Rawlings? Firing squad? You created all these armed robbers through your mismanagement of Ghana's resources. Rawlings, Fuck off!!

  • king Adjei 9 years ago

    Every reasonable being know that you are an armrobbets...

  • Hector Moani 9 years ago

    Yes,me too!!

  • truth 9 years ago

    received after taking in two most dangerous terrorists??? Priorities as a country SUCKS???

  • Nana Brefo US 9 years ago

    Oristo hmmmmmm

  • Oristo 9 years ago

    My brother, my concern is about how we always end up lynching innocent people. This time the driver got it right but what if in the process killed innocent person. If people wrongly accuse you of robbery and Ghanaians decide ...
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  • Hector Kelvin Boateng 9 years ago

    Despite darkness en cruelty hovering de world...there aa good men whose love supersedes death en their own comfort. These aa selfless one who will always make a difference. I salute u wid God blessings Mr. Driver.

  • Janet, Tema 9 years ago

    Yes they deserve awards but please hide their identities to avoid revenge from the robbers.

  • Joe 9 years ago

    Janet is right.

  • Sister 9 years ago

    And That Oristo I suspect him paaaaa. It's high time we act fast on such robbers.

  • Kumi 9 years ago

    It is high time these companies insure their employees. We were in this country when we heard of Melcom building collapsing on their staff now we hea of Koala sending a girl to the bank and she has been shot. This is unthinka ...
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  • GHANA 9 years ago

    Always money, money.............Thank God the girl will survive and the robbers were caught thanks to a brave Ghanaian with guts.

  • HS 9 years ago

    Mr. Rawlings is more than right. They two must be rewarded with national awards.

  • MeNeverForget 9 years ago

    I totally agree

    Even Afari Djan who could not define over-voting was awarded the highest national award

  • Kumi 9 years ago

    Koala should use cash collection services provided by banks.

  • Philip Londont 9 years ago

    JJ Rawlings you should shut ,for you are an armed robber too

  • Matt 9 years ago

    Idiot. Were you with him when he went on a armed robbery spree. Stop talking rubbish!

  • Philip Londont 9 years ago

    JJ Rawlings is a self _confessed murderer. Both his June 4th and 31st Dec are typical example of his robbery, you are rather stupid defending a murderer JJ

  • Ghanaian 9 years ago

    Agree but it is sad I am saying this, if we have 200 two hundred people in today Ghana like them, perhaps Ghana can come back to life

  • AYEGBE 9 years ago

    THESE UR MORON PRESIDENT WILL HONOR PEOPLE WHO CAN STEAL GHANAS MONEY AND SHARE WITH HIM. MAHAMAH WILL DIER A MISERABLE DEATH HE WILL NEVER HAVE ANTICIPATED. HIS WILL SUFFER FOR LONG WITH AILMENT BEFORE HE DIES. MAHAMAH HAS N ...
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  • sir 9 years ago

    and he will die in the dry season. just mark it on the wall.

  • oppong london 9 years ago

    yeah,this taxi driver is a real hero,he deserves an award.

  • MeNeverForget 9 years ago

    Oristo,
    Get off your high horse and have someone point a gun at your face and after that let us talk legalese

  • Wahala 9 years ago

    The taxi driver could easily have ended up as a casualty himself

  • Kwaku duah 9 years ago

    Oristo your contribution to this headline is pathetic. You seem to side with the armed robbers. Do the armed robbers have a right to killer or harm.??? I wish you experience the same and when someone comes to your aid you bol ...
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  • Kojo mawuyegah 9 years ago

    The taxi driver's action should be an example for all of us. "we should be each other's keeper" Do not hurt each other, help each other, that means do not steal from the national cofex that hurts the future of the children. D ...
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  • C/C 9 years ago

    You are just like the TWO ARMED ROBBERS

  • JUSTICE FOR KUTU 9 years ago

    MAY HE REST IN PEACE

    VENGEANCE IS MINE.

    TIME WILL TELL.

    COUP LEADERS ARE THE SAME AS ARMED ROBBERS. THEY ARE MEANT TO PROTECT, NOT TO TAKE GUNS AND LOOT.

    GOD SAVE OUR HOMELAND

  • Ibrahim 9 years ago

    Well spoken papa J J

  • KWASI anguah 9 years ago

    oristo for god and country I say that u are a number one stupid fool, u belong to HELL

  • Kwaku duah 9 years ago

    Hope the authorities and public will help protect the identity of the taxi driver. If we can accept 2 Gitmo detenees then we can afford to give this brave taxi driver a new identity to live life else's where without him regre ...
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  • Ayambilla Dennis 9 years ago

    Yes they truly deserve national award

  • Patriot. 9 years ago

    JJ my idol, Nkrumah founded Ghana, and you saw to it that Ghana did not break apart. Thank you JJ, i will adore you forever.

  • Nana Yaw 9 years ago

    I agree with you the two heros deserve national award and a new car.

  • Obiba rBroke 9 years ago

    I need the phone number of the taxi driver, if the nation is too broke give him award, I will do that myself. Ghana needs more people like him.

  • YAHOO 9 years ago

    Start a FB page and ask for donations so he can get a new car.

  • DONBOLI 9 years ago

    Rawlings should not be making such comments as a former President. He Rawlings is encouraging people to do want the taxi did. The taxi driver broke the Law by using his taxi as a weapon.
    Rawlings can only praise the taxi dri ...
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  • sir 9 years ago

    eh!!! DONBOLI you are the most foolish commentator on this forum today. how on earth can you think and write this? so criminals can go to the remote areas where there is no plice and do what ever thay like or? because there i ...
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  • Big Zion (NDESCO) 9 years ago

    His name alone says much about him.
    Domboli means 'foolish'. So you don't him again knowing his name.

  • Biggy 9 years ago

    Mr Donboli, your name in my language, Dagaare, means a FOOL. That's what you are!!!
    Besides law God gives everyone common sense to use appropriately and in emergencies.

  • Ayambilla Dennis 9 years ago

    Our president n his ministers are robbing Ghana, can a patriot do same?

  • Musah 9 years ago

    But the judges will set them free so they must be killed at once. Foolish NDC president mahama

  • kobe smart 9 years ago

    At least we still have patriotic and selfless Ghanaians who value the lives of others out there. There's still hope after all....

  • Ghanaman 9 years ago

    You should buy a new Taxi for him. That's what you should do JJ. Stop the praise. It's hard out there.

  • GHANA FIRST 9 years ago

    This is great News. God will bless this Taxi Driver and bless our Homeland Ghana. This is Better Ghana and we are moving forward as a nation. Well done Taxi driver. Are we contributing some cash for him to buy a new Taxi or w ...
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  • A.D.A.G 9 years ago

    We need more of the likes of this taxi driver in Ghana. God bless both the taxi driver and the soldier. I am prepared to give this taxi driver a little something. I am almost in tears reading the deed of this taxi driver.

  • lito 9 years ago

    Thanks Mr.Nii Anyetei Blofonyo.Butt don't forget that there are always fools amongst us.

  • cuuh!. 9 years ago

    Thx for de two guys( Taxi & soldier) but yet some yams, goat & few ghc will let them go free. I pray our judges will not be enticed........

  • PK Osei 9 years ago

    JJ Rawlings the Great... you always find it in your heart to associate with the masses

  • Nurudeen Adam Sahmudeen (nsawam) 9 years ago

    Mr. Papa J.is right but awards in Ghana always dont go to the right people.This is the leaders change their attitudes towards award.Bravo Mr. Taxi D rive and Military Man.May God bless and save Ghana for us.

  • Son of sons 9 years ago

    God bless you sir, I mean

  • Son of sons 9 years ago

    God bless you sir (taxi driver)

  • JUSTICE FOR KUTU 9 years ago

    MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

    VENGEANCE IS MINE SAYS THE LORD.

    TIME WILL TELL

    COUP LEADERS = ARMED ROBBERS

  • Kojo mawuyegah 9 years ago

    "Be each other's keeper" The fool has said in his heart "it is about him, not me" *If you see anything suspicious, corruption in high and low places including police corruption no matter how small it may seem, it is your civi ...
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  • Yaw Adu-Asare 9 years ago

    During the AFRC days in Ghana, Jarry Rawlings encouraged the possession of handguns claiming it enhanced democracy. Subsequently, acquisition of handguns in Ghana became a national norm. So, why should Jerry Rawlings not take ...
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  • Chris 9 years ago

    God bless him

  • Panin 9 years ago

    These two guys suould be awarded but reporters should not adentify them in their reports and police should help to change the number of the taxi for further harashment this good samarittan these robers.

  • George Nutsugah 9 years ago

    JJ Rawlings is also a criminal who is hiding behind the transitional provisions in the constitution to avoid being prosecuted. He committed high treason which is the highest crime against the state. He went on to create the c ...
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  • BABA MAHAMA 9 years ago

    THEY WILL NOT DO THAT. THEY WILL USE THE MONEY FOR RE-BRANDING BUS

  • BABA MAHAMA 9 years ago

    JJ DO SOME THING BEFORE YOU DIE

  • P Djamgbe. 9 years ago

    Oristo, I have nothing more to add to you on top of what you have already got from the other guys, I think they've given you what you deserve. And Nii let me quickly correct you that Oristo is not being politically correct bu ...
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  • Ayariga Ismann 9 years ago

    infact, the taxi driver should be recruited into the military if he is intrested. that is where we can see more of him. he is brave than weak politicians who insult only on radio stations like they are rambo. meanwhile they w ...
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  • Erik 9 years ago

    I took my time to read all comments.THIS A BIG NEWS. But feel sad about some of comments being made.

  • Owuraku 9 years ago

    We need more such honest and bravely people. Well done Mr Taxi-driver and the Soldier of course.

  • obi 9 years ago

    yea men really he deserves an award mr jj

  • prof 9 years ago

    Well done Mr taxi driver. More greese to your elbow.

  • Sam Walker 9 years ago

    U re armed robber ur self 4 saying this

  • Yao 9 years ago

    I perfectly agree with president Rawlings but I think the identity of the taxi driver especially must not be made known for security reasons.God bless u Mr Taxi driver.

  • NKAAN 9 years ago

    FUCK YOU, YOU NEED TO GO TO JAIL.

  • Abi 9 years ago

    This PATRIOTIC DRIVER deserve more than national award. The government should buy him new taxi and handsome cash award

  • Prince 9 years ago

    I agree with president Rawlings. We need to encourage and acknowledge heroic acts these.

  • Let us be bold 9 years ago

    In its face value what this JJ is saying has some merits but those who steal the nation's money through coups and bribery and corruption deserve to be chased and killed. If we all have the same mentality as the taxi driver, w ...
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  • malem 9 years ago

    Iristo you deserve a dirty slap.nonsense.

  • sikdko 9 years ago

    Ei.jj.u are in Ghana.oh there is.God.oooooooo.

  • Joseph Hill 9 years ago

    As the former president said the taxi driver and the soldier man should be hounred .They are truely heroes.

  • WORLDWATCH 9 years ago

    Not only that,all armed robbers should be executed.

  • Eta 9 years ago

    He deserves a new car and award

  • King Flemzy.USA 9 years ago

    Well said JJ. they deserve recognition.

  • Who Cares 9 years ago

    JJ - Please give the taxi driver some of the money you stole from the coffers of GHANA.

  • Hebert, Sweden 9 years ago

    Very stupid, disrespectful, and disgraceful Ghanaian. If you have nothing to write, don`t do it here. Your family will be punished for your ignorant Comment. How much money from your family did JJ Rawlings stole? Idiot you ar ...
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  • TRUTH 9 years ago

    A day I once again felt my spirit of nationalism. To think we still have such brave Ghanaians! The driver deserves a national award .

  • Wisekingmalik 9 years ago

    Dis taxi driver paa if this taxi no be urs paa n mahama ignore u a u go suffer ooo, its good work though but u should have think twice.

  • John K 9 years ago

    No award is needed because that is what good citizens for.Showing love is fundamental.

  • Dr Simpson 9 years ago

    Before the white came to African, people were living in small communities helping each other -law abiding and God fearing. What has changes Ghanaians so much. The last time I was in Ghana, "Money first was the motto of the da ...
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  • Is all MAHAMA's fault. 9 years ago

    From opinion, i think what the taxi driver was criminal and he needs to be charged with man-slaughter. He shouldnt have subjected the decision to ensure justice in his own hånds. People need to look on when a robbery is taki ...
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  • Emmanuel 9 years ago

    Yes, both deserve award especially the taxi driver.

  • kwamena/ usa 9 years ago

    Oristo,you are a fool,I hope you get shot at and no one comes to your aid. not only should the driver be rewarded, the cabdriver should be given a brand new cab as the look of his damaged cab will never be the same again. Ple ...
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  • PAUL 9 years ago

    he must be employed into the Notional security 4 Good job done, as they patrols driver.

  • Ed 9 years ago

    We need people like those two in Ghana government .

  • kwam 9 years ago

    I agree with you his execellency JJ, the taxi driver was right , according to the constitution a citizen has the right to prevent felony even to the extent of killing a criminal who is escaping from crime, see chapter 4 and 5 ...
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  • bush tailor 9 years ago

    Its getting recognition because it happened at cantoments. Affluent neighbourhood.

  • Jt 9 years ago

    The driver and soldier deserves awards. These are the people we should be praising. Presidential recognition but no. Be it not go to promot any party thing. That is the Ghana we have today.

  • Val moore 9 years ago

    If u all agree one shd be the president n the other shd be a running mate.

  • Collins Abeberese 9 years ago

    Even here in America , the driver would immediately be declared a hero. Please, don't expose your ignorance.

  • TEE 9 years ago

    THE TAXI DRIVER IS A HERO AND HE NEED RECOGNITION FROME THE STATE, SO OTHER FELLOW HIS FOOTSTEPS, WELL DONE DRIVER, GOOD WORK

  • Armstrong 9 years ago

    I don't think Oristo is a normal human being.How can you say such a foolish thing?We need dedicated men like the driver in this country and not fools like Oristo

  • Ekow Samuel. 9 years ago

    The award can make them corage to them for hard true work of them and it is very good,GOD bless you and oman ghana.

  • kofi mensah 9 years ago

    Our courts will either grant bail or free the armed robbers! The rule of law indeed! The taxi driver is highly commended. Wish the victim speedy recovery!

  • JUSTICE FOR KUTU 9 years ago

    MAY HE REST IN PEACE

    VENGEANCE IS MINE

  • ??? 9 years ago

    VENGEANCE IS WHAT?

  • ??? 9 years ago

    DO YOU THINK WE ARE WATCHING WESTERN(COWBOY) FILM?

  • TEE 9 years ago

    TAXI DRIVERS SHUOLD LEARN FROM THAT, CONTINUE THE GOOD WORK, JAIL THE ARMED ROBBERS FOR LIFE PERIOD

  • Anas is unstoppable 9 years ago

    Security is a shared responsibility. God bless this taxi driver

  • Theo] Holland{ 9 years ago

    Oristo your Idiot

  • Yaa 9 years ago

    I agree with J J Rawlings. We need people like that taxi driver and the soldier in our society. God bless you taxi, Mr Rawlings and soldier. Amen.

  • AY 9 years ago

    My opinion, JJ should rule Ghana again. He still has vision and passion for the nation. Give him another chance fellowmen, there will be a change. I'm praying for that Amen!

  • Bo 9 years ago

    Papa J as called... Why are silent on these terrorist mahama has brought in the country??????

  • Dj Daabodaabo. 9 years ago

    we mostly need hefty heart individuals
    al to hammer these moron's

  • grace 9 years ago

    Oristo, u r very stupid to say dat, if the lady in question happens to be yr sister, u will make dat comments, am suspecting u to be one of them

  • sam darkwa 9 years ago

    the driver should be taking in the police

  • Agonaba 9 years ago

    More of such Taxi drivers.

  • sulemana Haruna 9 years ago

    there deserve new car

  • Joseph Nketia 9 years ago

    Thank you Mr president.

  • kortsma,USA 9 years ago

    We shouldn't let the drivers performance blind us.He has done extremely well because arm robbery is too much in Ghana these days.
    The next level is ,the driver needs to be protected as he may be a victim to the network of ar ...
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  • concern citizen 9 years ago

    Have you achieved quarter of what ex president Rawlings has?
    Think of how your name will remain in the world
    Know how you address the elderly so that
    of you can't leave any legacy your generation will
    N.B respect all your ...
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  • JUSTICE FOR KUTU 9 years ago

    MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

    VENGEANCE IS MINE SAYS THE LORD,

    TIME WILL TELL

    RAWLINGS DID NOT RESPECT KUTU OR LIMANN. DO UNTO OTHERS WHAT YOU WANT OTHERS TO DO TO YOU.

  • hollystone 9 years ago

    well spoken Mr Jerry Rawlings.

  • Katakyie 9 years ago

    I agree with you the Senior Most Papa J.

  • d'SigNstyle 9 years ago

    JJ is right..they should be decorated as national hero

  • Quaicoo 9 years ago

    Well spoken Mr. Boom

  • Berlinda Tii 9 years ago

    God will bless the brave men

  • Berlinda Tii 9 years ago

    God will bless the two brave men

  • A fatawu Alhassan 9 years ago

    the man did a great job he deserves a car congratulation to him

  • C/C 9 years ago

    STUPID TOGOLESE RAWLINGS go back to your motherland

  • Alexual Akrokerri health centre 9 years ago

    In fact de taxi deserve national award and a new car as well

  • Patriotic citizen 9 years ago

    I concur with former president Rawlings

  • Cash 9 years ago

    The taxi driver's car should be replaced by the government. His quick action brought a good end to the story. Ghana needs such people to undergo a needed change. For a change to take place Ghanaians have to learn to say somet ...
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  • Meluluwa 9 years ago

    Thus good and I agree to JJ's opinion

  • catoon 9 years ago

    oristo wo maame twe wati .. dumb fool ur moda 100 tyms

  • show man 9 years ago

    Ghana is doomed forever when it happens. What will people say?. The dwarf is a laughing stock. True, true the world will laugh at us if this dwarf becomes president.

  • Pweedi 9 years ago

    U are ryt may God bles him also nt everybody wil do dat

  • Kwame 9 years ago

    I agree with you perfectly

  • J.B.F 9 years ago

    oristo is an armed robber that is why his idiotic statement

  • OH POOR GHANA 9 years ago

    send those terrorist back to their country . Don't sell Ghana for 200 million - JJ is quiet huh ?

  • Maxwell 9 years ago

    You can also present them with the awards from ur own coffers .. I aggression with you,,, the state should honor them, the monies that useless and selfish people are using with no genuineness can be used to settle some of the ...
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  • mawuli 9 years ago

    Ghanaweb, this is what happened, not the untrue story u published about she being sales girl and all that!! Get your facts right!!
    Is journalism like this that creates chaos. Am not reading anything from this besite again
    ...
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  • Akua AU 9 years ago

    The car is too damaged, it should be written off. The driver should be rewarded with a new one. Anyway, no one should do this in the name of copying what he did in case innocent lives are lost in the process.

  • Salaga man 9 years ago

    Ghanaians !!! This action is super courageous. Any of us can fall as a victim into the hands of such robbers. Do we need help? of course yes! where are the Law enforcement unit on patrol? no where. Lets reward the taxi driver ...
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  • VVIP 9 years ago

    Useless police were sleeping. All they know is to attack and shoot demonstrators. Someone is doing their work for them and even the police own most of these motor bikes.

  • papa alajo 9 years ago

    I agree papa J

  • papa alajo 9 years ago

    What does this got to do with politics, some aa talking like they don't know what is going on in Ghana. The taxi driver and soldier did the right thing God bless them. From 01 to date our leaders have failed when it comes to ...
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  • David Osei 9 years ago

    Ghanaians Break My Heart-Mugabe..

    I am not only broken hearted or ashamed but am scared for the very first time in my life.

    Considering how our greed and personal interests can put the lives of innocent citizens in da ...
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  • Nii Osabu Anokwafo 9 years ago

    Every country would give thanks to people like this taxi driver.He is a hero.

  • peeeeee 9 years ago

    Record amount of comments to oristo,i feel sorry for you,but does he realise in the absence of the military man,in teshie,labadi,ashiaman,Lagos,Nigeria,Newton,kotobabi the robbers would have been burnt to death after lynching ...
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  • JOHN 9 years ago

    I AM READY TO CONTRIBUTE FROM LONDON. EVEN FAKE PASTORS HERE ARE USING THE BIBLE TO MILK US HERE

  • JOHN 9 years ago

    U ORISTO WILL BE KNOCKED DOWN BY A CAR. IT WILL SURELY COME TO PASS. YOUR JUJU CANT SAVE U. U WILL SEE THAT SOMETHING PASSES WHAT IS PROTECTING U

  • biiiibiba 9 years ago

    During your terroristic reign, you distributed rifles and pistols to your cronies and criminals who did your dirty work for you.So you started to complain when Kuffour started killing them.All these robbers came out during yo ...
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  • Cowboy 9 years ago

    If Rawlings did not give power to commandoes, CDOs, PDCs, and so on to handle guns we would not have where we are right with armed robbery. A lot arms and ammo from the PNDC time are still in the hands of these riff raffs. Sh ...
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  • Agyayaw 9 years ago

    Sure!

  • Nana Kwadwo 9 years ago

    Yes the taxi driver deserves a national award.

  • mr amin. 9 years ago

    There are ex presidents pictures branded on some buses, thank God mahama picture is included.

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  • qwaku gee 9 years ago

    Mr Rawlings give him money to buy a new car

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  • Kwaku Jimmy 9 years ago

    They dont know is a crime shooting somebody and did it?

  • Kwaku Jimmy 9 years ago

    They dont know is a crime shooting somebody and did it? You need to be jail life imprisonment with these two rubbers, because u r one of them.

  • King H 9 years ago

    Oristo. God is watching you for such a wicked comment. Your time will come. Maybe you will be shot n disabled for life. That you would know how senseless you comment is.

  • King 9 years ago

    Oristo. GOD will surely deal with you even if you're not culpable of criminality. Useless soul. God punish you for supporting evil cause.

  • Aduana Ba, Dormaa Ahenkro 9 years ago

    Do not blame the police for not being there as some of us are saying. The police cannot be at every crime scene. If that is the case, then all crimes would be apprehended.
    ORISTO should apologize to all Ghanaians for the i ...
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  • Charles Abrokwa 9 years ago

    Oristo is a idiotic fool.

  • J B 9 years ago

    Oristo ! I think you have your "cerebellum resting in your "tabia joint" not in your "skull"
    perhaps you are reasoning from below your knee joints.

  • Mactonto 9 years ago

    This is nice

  • Justice 9 years ago

    If you said the driver acted wrongly then, you must be an up coming robber.

  • kinsha-Kenya 9 years ago

    Oristo @numbr 2 comment, you are right and wrong we live in GHANA NOT In AnY ADVANCED COUNTRY.The Driver could kill or harm any innocent person
    but due to the stealing life style in the country -YOU ARE WRONG-PERIOD.

  • amoako eric 9 years ago

    Gery is my greeters man