Let's see Yeji ferry incident as a blessing - Minister

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Life 8 years ago

The fact that all safety considerations were ignored has not occurred to this minister?

The fact that all safety considerations were ignored has not occurred to this minister?
Kwame Anshong 8 years ago

You did not read the full story, you just read the headline and decided to pass the comment you just did. There is nothing wrong with she saying that lets see the Yeji Ferry Incident as a blessing

The Minister is only sayi ...
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You did not read the full story, you just read the headline and decided to pass the comment you just did. There is nothing wrong with she saying that lets see the Yeji Ferry Incident as a blessing

The Minister is only saying that we should be grateful to God that no life was lost. Next time read the full story before you jump to a conclusion.

In as much as safety considerations were ignored, which is not the fault of the sector Minister. We can not role out the fact a super natural force was involved to ensure that lives was saved despite the hard work of the Navy
Ampabeng 8 years ago

It is understood but I want all to know that this ferry is a thing of the 18th century and must be done away with. Ghana can and must build a modern bridge over the river for a safer transport system. Why do we continue to us ...
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It is understood but I want all to know that this ferry is a thing of the 18th century and must be done away with. Ghana can and must build a modern bridge over the river for a safer transport system. Why do we continue to use archaic methods and machines at this time of modern sciences? I pray that our transport ministry will wake up one day and say enough of that ferry.
ZOOBIE-ZOOBIE 8 years ago

Ghana for you

Ghana for you
ZOOBIE-ZOOBIE 8 years ago

tribal nepotism

tribal nepotism
NPP KWASEAFUO PARTY. NPP JIMIFUO KUO 8 years ago

Ghanaians have a way of thinking that baffles me.

Ghanaians have a way of thinking that baffles me.
Jay+++++++++++++London 8 years ago

Stupid NDC Minister. Listen to yourself.

Stupid NDC Minister. Listen to yourself.
Nancy Forson 8 years ago

However stupid she might be, she has spoken wisdom, and the best you can do is not to take her out of context.

The Minister simply meant to say, the near tragic has taught the nation a great deal of lesson when it comes to ...
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However stupid she might be, she has spoken wisdom, and the best you can do is not to take her out of context.

The Minister simply meant to say, the near tragic has taught the nation a great deal of lesson when it comes to ensuring safety in our water transport system as a nation.

This harmless opinion should not in anyway warrant the vague used against the Honorable lady.

However unfortunate her opinion might sound to you, she is only re-echoing the fact that, as a nation we have to endeavor always to pick vital lessons out of tragedies that befall us as a people.

But for anything at all, I do not think the government or the Minister in any is to blame for the near tragedy that was to befall the country.

Why?

The government, neither did ask any of the passengers on board the ferry to have offload it.

It is our own doings as a people.

As a nation, it is high time we value the need to stay and do right regardless the consequences.

This is the only surest way we can ensure harmony in our national life.
OBINNA 8 years ago

YOU MUST BE MAD. IF YOU WERE ON BOARD THIS FERRY AND EXPERIENCED WHAT HAPPENED, YOU WOULDN'T BE EXCITED THE WAY YOU LOOK. YOUR MINISTRY MUST BE SERIOUS ABOUT WATER TRASPORT AND OTHER FORMS OF TRANSPORT THAT COME UNDER YOUR RE ...
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YOU MUST BE MAD. IF YOU WERE ON BOARD THIS FERRY AND EXPERIENCED WHAT HAPPENED, YOU WOULDN'T BE EXCITED THE WAY YOU LOOK. YOUR MINISTRY MUST BE SERIOUS ABOUT WATER TRASPORT AND OTHER FORMS OF TRANSPORT THAT COME UNDER YOUR RESPONSIBILTY. GET SERIOUS.
Kwame Anshong 8 years ago

You are putting the sector minster out of context. She is not expressing excitement for what happened. No, not at all.

She is just saying that we must be grateful that at the end all the passengers were saved.

You are putting the sector minster out of context. She is not expressing excitement for what happened. No, not at all.

She is just saying that we must be grateful that at the end all the passengers were saved.
Onipaba Of Akyem Maase 8 years ago

She must be barren. She must be sleeping in his father's house. She is simply irresponsible and a primary school child. Stupid. When people nearly shook hands with the grave, you do not open your rotten mouth to say this. Abo ...
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She must be barren. She must be sleeping in his father's house. She is simply irresponsible and a primary school child. Stupid. When people nearly shook hands with the grave, you do not open your rotten mouth to say this. Aboa beast.
joe 8 years ago

How would you be able to do better if u don't even read before u comment, knowing Ghanaian media like harsh headlines. Or your comprehension of the language is lame

How would you be able to do better if u don't even read before u comment, knowing Ghanaian media like harsh headlines. Or your comprehension of the language is lame
Onipaba Of Akyem Maase 8 years ago

This lady just had nothing to say. It's the propaganda habits of ndc to try to play on people's emotions. Do you always have to wait for people to be in the state of distress before you make efforts? How many times ferry a ...
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This lady just had nothing to say. It's the propaganda habits of ndc to try to play on people's emotions. Do you always have to wait for people to be in the state of distress before you make efforts? How many times ferry accidents did not happen in this country and what we done since? I urge you to watch the ndc. If you are one if them too, then I'm sorry.
yensiamoa 8 years ago

Who has a thinking mind will vote for NDC? Calamity upon calamity is visiting Ghana. A country, where a mad man would lead a demonstration, is a sick country. The people are stunted, weak, and unhealthy due to lack of good ...
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Who has a thinking mind will vote for NDC? Calamity upon calamity is visiting Ghana. A country, where a mad man would lead a demonstration, is a sick country. The people are stunted, weak, and unhealthy due to lack of good food.
Maame 8 years ago

Foolish deputy minister talking nonsense because no family member of yours was on the ferry yesterday you can say it is a blessing. A blessing indeed such stupidity must stop the insults to Ghanaians must stop . A responsible ...
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Foolish deputy minister talking nonsense because no family member of yours was on the ferry yesterday you can say it is a blessing. A blessing indeed such stupidity must stop the insults to Ghanaians must stop . A responsible deputy minister would have been on site in yeji or makango or both to get a first hand appreciation of the situation. All these daft people are the ones making John Mahama's government unpopular. Anyway were is the smartys cash since you signed the letter asking for payment even before an invoice was presented so you could get your share of the loot. That is what you should describe as a blessing. Looter
YOU SAID WHAT? 8 years ago

INCOMPETENT PEOPLE IN POSTS, USING GOD TO COVER INCOMPETENCE.

MINISTER INDEED!! USELESS LOT.

INCOMPETENT PEOPLE IN POSTS, USING GOD TO COVER INCOMPETENCE.

MINISTER INDEED!! USELESS LOT.
Kwame Anshong 8 years ago

We must see the Yeji ferry incident as a blessing especially when no lives were lost. In most cases where there have been instances like, the nation always suffers a great loss.

But for this thanks to the grace of God, al ...
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We must see the Yeji ferry incident as a blessing especially when no lives were lost. In most cases where there have been instances like, the nation always suffers a great loss.

But for this thanks to the grace of God, all the passengers were saved. The Ministry of Transport together with the Ghana Navy must continue their collaborations so that whenever there are issues on our water bodies, they can both act to save lives. Their collaboration in rescuing the passengers on board the Yeji Ferry is one we must commend

As citizens we must learn how to obey basic laws which have been designed to protect us. The ferry nearly sank because it was overloaded.
Aku 8 years ago

Did the deputy minister obey the procurement laws when she wrote requesting for payment in the criminal and disgraceful smartys bus branding deal. Medicine man take thy own medicine. The deputy minister's pronouncements were ...
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Did the deputy minister obey the procurement laws when she wrote requesting for payment in the criminal and disgraceful smartys bus branding deal. Medicine man take thy own medicine. The deputy minister's pronouncements were irresponsible and irresponsible they will remainPERIOD
Kofi K, 8 years ago

A minister of state talking like this! What are the institutions mandated to oversee this areas doing??? It should take a Near-Miss to realize there is a problem! God Save Us. Minister Wake Up!!
Ghana Maritime Authority Asle ...
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A minister of state talking like this! What are the institutions mandated to oversee this areas doing??? It should take a Near-Miss to realize there is a problem! God Save Us. Minister Wake Up!!
Ghana Maritime Authority Asleep???
FROM ASIAKWA- KYEBI 8 years ago

This is stupid saying that is a blessing

This is stupid saying that is a blessing
mamalee 8 years ago

ah should u wait for the fault to happen before u start fixing it or people should die before something is done make laws to be obeyed in every field ,check and balances before it happens oh ghana

ah should u wait for the fault to happen before u start fixing it or people should die before something is done make laws to be obeyed in every field ,check and balances before it happens oh ghana
igp 8 years ago

A reactionary regime that sees disaster as blessing. Mediocre government appointees. Misplaced judgement of tribal appointments. Worst than Team C. All politics are local. George Washington said: "those who go into politics m ...
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A reactionary regime that sees disaster as blessing. Mediocre government appointees. Misplaced judgement of tribal appointments. Worst than Team C. All politics are local. George Washington said: "those who go into politics must be virtuos". Where is the NDC appointees' common sence? Let's save the Republic from the so-called "our turn government".
JOSEPH 8 years ago

All she knows is corruption how to make deals no competence on the job

All she knows is corruption how to make deals no competence on the job
alfa-alfa 8 years ago

Joyce Bawa Mogtari, supposed to the the Deputy Minister of Transportation, has spoken in a disclaimer as if her Ministry was not responsible for the near disaster on the Ferry. This, obviously is somebody who does not know h ...
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Joyce Bawa Mogtari, supposed to the the Deputy Minister of Transportation, has spoken in a disclaimer as if her Ministry was not responsible for the near disaster on the Ferry. This, obviously is somebody who does not know her left from her right with regard to transportation. She was merely put in place because her name is Bawa Mogtari. Isn't that nepotism? Sticking square pegs into round holes. This is Ghana!!!
alfa-alfa 8 years ago

Joyce Bawa Mogtari, supposed to the the Deputy Minister of Transportation, has spoken in a disclaimer as if her Ministry was not responsible for the near disaster on the Ferry. This, obviously is somebody who does not know h ...
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Joyce Bawa Mogtari, supposed to the the Deputy Minister of Transportation, has spoken in a disclaimer as if her Ministry was not responsible for the near disaster on the Ferry. This, obviously is somebody who does not know her left from her right with regard to transportation. She was merely put in place because her name is Bawa Mogtari. Isn't that nepotism? Sticking square pegs into round holes. This is Ghana!!!
alfa-alfa 8 years ago

Joyce Bawa Mogtari, supposed to the the Deputy Minister of Transportation, has spoken in a disclaimer as if her Ministry was not responsible for the near disaster on the Ferry. This, obviously is somebody who does not know h ...
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Joyce Bawa Mogtari, supposed to the the Deputy Minister of Transportation, has spoken in a disclaimer as if her Ministry was not responsible for the near disaster on the Ferry. This, obviously is somebody who does not know her left from her right with regard to transportation. She was merely put in place because her name is Bawa Mogtari. Isn't that nepotism? Sticking square pegs into round holes. This is Ghana!!!
alfa-alfa 8 years ago

Joyce Bawa Mogtari, supposed to the the Deputy Minister of Transportation, has spoken in a disclaimer as if her Ministry was not responsible for the near disaster on the Ferry. This, obviously is somebody who does not know h ...
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Joyce Bawa Mogtari, supposed to the the Deputy Minister of Transportation, has spoken in a disclaimer as if her Ministry was not responsible for the near disaster on the Ferry. This, obviously is somebody who does not know her left from her right with regard to transportation. She was merely put in place because her name is Bawa Mogtari. Isn't that nepotism? Sticking square pegs into round holes. This is Ghana!!!
Paul 8 years ago

And to think she had worked in the transport sector before becoming deputy minister it tells you she's bereft of intelligence

And to think she had worked in the transport sector before becoming deputy minister it tells you she's bereft of intelligence
alfa-alfa 8 years ago

Joyce Bawa Mogtari, supposed to the the Deputy Minister of Transportation, has spoken in a disclaimer as if her Ministry was not responsible for the near disaster on the Ferry. This, obviously is somebody who does not know h ...
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Joyce Bawa Mogtari, supposed to the the Deputy Minister of Transportation, has spoken in a disclaimer as if her Ministry was not responsible for the near disaster on the Ferry. This, obviously is somebody who does not know her left from her right with regard to transportation. She was merely put in place because her name is Bawa Mogtari. Isn't that nepotism? Sticking square pegs into round holes. This is Ghana!!!
AMA 8 years ago

And she's the niece of the president. Her mother from Bole is the president's cuosin that is why she has been spared in the smarty bus branding scandal. She signed all the letters chasing the payments for the illegal deal and ...
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And she's the niece of the president. Her mother from Bole is the president's cuosin that is why she has been spared in the smarty bus branding scandal. She signed all the letters chasing the payments for the illegal deal and yet only dzifa took the fall. Ghanaians judge for yourselves
Ato Kwamina 8 years ago

Dep Min, can you pls tell us what you learned from this near disaster and what plans are in the pipeline to prevent such disasters from occurring. What we need from you are solutions and not sympathy.

Dep Min, can you pls tell us what you learned from this near disaster and what plans are in the pipeline to prevent such disasters from occurring. What we need from you are solutions and not sympathy.
apuuuu 8 years ago

When will Ghana government take everything seriously excuse excuse we know what is right but we never try it we always looking for short cut apuuuu

When will Ghana government take everything seriously excuse excuse we know what is right but we never try it we always looking for short cut apuuuu
Akwasi Zongo 8 years ago

A blessing indeed! Useless ministers, no vision, no foresight, no planning, absolutely NOTHING. Only reactive and NEVER PREDICTIVE. Total waste. Foolish woman to ope your mouth and say its a blessing. You are not even ashamed ...
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A blessing indeed! Useless ministers, no vision, no foresight, no planning, absolutely NOTHING. Only reactive and NEVER PREDICTIVE. Total waste. Foolish woman to ope your mouth and say its a blessing. You are not even ashamed. If something more should be done and was not done before, then why are you a transport minister?
Habib Farhan 8 years ago

Really it is a blessing because it has wake the government up to give out measures in solving it but I will plead the government to send new ferry to Yeji because the broken ferry is about 45years,very old.so I plead the gove ...
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Really it is a blessing because it has wake the government up to give out measures in solving it but I will plead the government to send new ferry to Yeji because the broken ferry is about 45years,very old.so I plead the government to bring new ferry.
Dr. William Acquah 8 years ago

Another incompetent NDC-idiot!

Another incompetent NDC-idiot!
PEPENI 8 years ago

THE GHANA MARITIME AUTHORITY IS INCOMPETENT AND LED BY AN INCOMPETENT POWER DRUNK MAN RUNNING A ONE MAN SHOW. UNTIL YOU GET RID OF THE D.G YOU ARE GOING NO WHERE. NOTHING HAPPENS WITHOUT HIS SAY SO. THIS TYPE OF MAN IS NOT GO ...
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THE GHANA MARITIME AUTHORITY IS INCOMPETENT AND LED BY AN INCOMPETENT POWER DRUNK MAN RUNNING A ONE MAN SHOW. UNTIL YOU GET RID OF THE D.G YOU ARE GOING NO WHERE. NOTHING HAPPENS WITHOUT HIS SAY SO. THIS TYPE OF MAN IS NOT GOING TO BE PRO-ACTIVE ABOUT ANYTHING. NO ONE CAN GO AND INSPECT THESE VESSELS IF THEY ARE NOT PERMITTED TO. HE IS MORE INTERESTED IN GOING TO IMO AND GETTING PER-DIEM.
ASUMADU EMESEWOELI, HO, VOLTA REGION 8 years ago

IF THIS CAN BE THE REASONING OF A MINISTER OF STATE, THEN IN REALITY A BUNCH OF INCOMPETENT GREEDY BASTARDS HAVE TAKEN THIS NATION FOR A RIDE. INSTEAD OF BEING APOLOGETIC, SHE IS DISPLAYING HER MEDIOCRE SELF AND THAT OF HER G ...
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IF THIS CAN BE THE REASONING OF A MINISTER OF STATE, THEN IN REALITY A BUNCH OF INCOMPETENT GREEDY BASTARDS HAVE TAKEN THIS NATION FOR A RIDE. INSTEAD OF BEING APOLOGETIC, SHE IS DISPLAYING HER MEDIOCRE SELF AND THAT OF HER GOVT. THE DAMBAI PONTOON WORKS ON A SINGLE AND WEAK ENGINE; YOU HAVE TWO PONTOONS MAROONED AT SENCHI. THIS IS INCOMPETENCE BECAUSE THE WARNING SIGNALS WERE IGNORED. GOD SAVE GHANA

Let's see Yeji ferry incident as a blessing - Minister

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