Ghana to make it easier for Africans to visit

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Abonsam Fireman 8 years ago

other than ugly dwarfs and political lilliputs in NPP?!!

When "Gullivers" like JM stride the political landscape like a colossus shock waves run down the spineless backs of his political enemies who have run their voices h ...
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other than ugly dwarfs and political lilliputs in NPP?!!

When "Gullivers" like JM stride the political landscape like a colossus shock waves run down the spineless backs of his political enemies who have run their voices hoarse shouting irrelevance!
OLD SOLDIER 8 years ago

Author:-Mahmoud.....
Governance under the NDC government is all about 'opium of the people. They enjoy everything under the sun but ask us to wait for our basic needs in heaven. And as they ask us to tighten our belts for fu ...
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Author:-Mahmoud.....
Governance under the NDC government is all about 'opium of the people. They enjoy everything under the sun but ask us to wait for our basic needs in heaven. And as they ask us to tighten our belts for future betterment, they've already loosened theirs for immediate consumption. They didn't even respect our intelligence when they said there would be paradise in Ghana if we gave them another mandate after the 2016 elections. The truth is that, everything they promise is a mirage and we will never find comfort under them because; they are con-men with con plans.
William 8 years ago

Rwanda is currently the only African country issuing visa on arrival to all Africans.
Ghana should have been the first. But at least President Mahama has brought us back on track. Great news.

Rwanda is currently the only African country issuing visa on arrival to all Africans.
Ghana should have been the first. But at least President Mahama has brought us back on track. Great news.
CITIZEN ONE 8 years ago

Don't worry yourself Mahama, all these freaking Akan peasants refuse to learn and speak Ga, Hausa or Ewe, or maybe their brains are really not conditioned to learn any other language but Twi. To add French to their worries is ...
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Don't worry yourself Mahama, all these freaking Akan peasants refuse to learn and speak Ga, Hausa or Ewe, or maybe their brains are really not conditioned to learn any other language but Twi. To add French to their worries is suicidal.
Sefwi boy 8 years ago

Oh yes! We are bushmen! But remember Accra was built with the resources from these bush areas. We have learnt our lessons now. It time AKANS come together before it is too late.

Oh yes! We are bushmen! But remember Accra was built with the resources from these bush areas. We have learnt our lessons now. It time AKANS come together before it is too late.
Asantrofie 8 years ago

Please do not worry about other Ghanaian Nationals not been able to speak other Ghanaian languages. It all depends on where you grew up. You may have learned other languages but what is the benefit if you do not use it.
Anyw ...
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Please do not worry about other Ghanaian Nationals not been able to speak other Ghanaian languages. It all depends on where you grew up. You may have learned other languages but what is the benefit if you do not use it.
Anyway, we have armed robbery galore in Ghana, This is perpetrated by some foreign nationals, We are now opening the doors for anyone with a bus fare to come to Ghana,
How effective is our immigration system? Our military and police are best when they are beating up unarmed citizens. When is The President going to deal with Ghanaian issues?
Agya 8 years ago

What about arresting children born to Ghanaian parents abroad at Airport for overstayed Visas?

What about arresting children born to Ghanaian parents abroad at Airport for overstayed Visas?
PRINCEWILLY@YMAIL.COM 8 years ago

IT WOULD BE OPENING DOORS AND FREE ENTRY TO BOKO HARAM AND OTHER TERRORIST GROUPS.
GOVERNMENT SHOULD STOP THAT NONSENSE

IT WOULD BE OPENING DOORS AND FREE ENTRY TO BOKO HARAM AND OTHER TERRORIST GROUPS.
GOVERNMENT SHOULD STOP THAT NONSENSE
OFOSUAA 8 years ago

THIS PRESIDENT DOES NOT THINK CRITICALLY AT ALL....SECURITY WILL BE SERIOUSLY COMPROMISED WITH THIS NEW POLICY OF NDC

THIS PRESIDENT DOES NOT THINK CRITICALLY AT ALL....SECURITY WILL BE SERIOUSLY COMPROMISED WITH THIS NEW POLICY OF NDC
eD 8 years ago

You have basic problems like water, electricity, housing, unemployment, collapsing companies and other companies relocating away from Ghana because you cannot facilitate an environment conducive for business to thrive to prov ...
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You have basic problems like water, electricity, housing, unemployment, collapsing companies and other companies relocating away from Ghana because you cannot facilitate an environment conducive for business to thrive to provide opportunities for employment, inflation, cost of living, road safety, institutional corruption and all you are concerned about is free visa travel in Africa or visa on demand at airports.

Your evidence based learning is now taking you on a trip outside Ghana with a propaganda message of no immediate relevance to the suffering masses, except those in your looting abnd sharing brigades.
OFOSUAA 8 years ago

NDC LACKS THINKING FACULTIES VERY BADLYH

NDC LACKS THINKING FACULTIES VERY BADLYH
OFOSUAA 8 years ago

During his speech, Mahama announced that the country will begin to offer visas on arrival to citizens of all 54 African Union (AU) member states starting in July.

During his speech, Mahama announced that the country will begin to offer visas on arrival to citizens of all 54 African Union (AU) member states starting in July.
Pilolo 8 years ago

Mahama is a trailblazer. Africa should learn from this. It is too difficult to travel in Africa than Europe or America. It is easier for me to travel to Europe or America, even middle east that travel from Ghana to say Tanzan ...
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Mahama is a trailblazer. Africa should learn from this. It is too difficult to travel in Africa than Europe or America. It is easier for me to travel to Europe or America, even middle east that travel from Ghana to say Tanzania or South Africa
Uncle Mo 8 years ago

It is NOT TRUE that French is spoken in more than half of Africa. If Africa has 54 countries, French speaking countries I know of are: 11 in ECOWAS; Morocco and Tunisia in the north (2); Djibouti and Somalia (2) in the east; ...
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It is NOT TRUE that French is spoken in more than half of Africa. If Africa has 54 countries, French speaking countries I know of are: 11 in ECOWAS; Morocco and Tunisia in the north (2); Djibouti and Somalia (2) in the east; 8 in Central Africa; and Comoros, Madagascar and Mauritius (3) in the South;

How many in total? 26! PHEW!!! That was close!!...ALMOST TRUE...haha!. By the way is Seychelles a French-speaking country? Maybe. That will make the total HALF of 54...Well!!! I forgive the President or whoever said French-speaking countries are MORE THAN half...He may be right after all...who can prove it??
Uncle Mo 8 years ago

By the way are the French-speaking ECOWAS countries 11 as I indicated??? Let's see...Senegal; Guinea, Ivory Coast; Togo; Benin; Mali; Niger; Burkina Faso; Mauritania (they left ECOWAS recently)....9!!! not 11!! Let's add Guin ...
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By the way are the French-speaking ECOWAS countries 11 as I indicated??? Let's see...Senegal; Guinea, Ivory Coast; Togo; Benin; Mali; Niger; Burkina Faso; Mauritania (they left ECOWAS recently)....9!!! not 11!! Let's add Guinea-Bissau (Portuguese) after all they are associate members of the French Community.

So we have 10 French-speaking countries in ECOWAS...not 11.

And the 8 countries in the center? We have Cameroon; Chad; Gabon; Central African Rep.; Congo-Brazzaville; Congo-Kinshasa; Rwanda; Burundi....That's 8...Did I leave any out?

So, 10+2+8+2+3+Seychelles=26; NOT HALF OF 54!!

Conclusion: French-speaking countries do not make up MORE THAN HALF of the 54 countries in Africa. Any challenger???
Uncle Mo 8 years ago

Did someone say I left out Algeria? OK..27 French-speaking countries out of 54. EXACTLY HALF...not more than...

Did someone say I left out Algeria? OK..27 French-speaking countries out of 54. EXACTLY HALF...not more than...
Apuskele 8 years ago

Seychelles is an english speaking country and even a member of the commonwealth even though they speak some french. All the north african countries you mentioned are strictly speaking, arabic speaking, even though they speak ...
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Seychelles is an english speaking country and even a member of the commonwealth even though they speak some french. All the north african countries you mentioned are strictly speaking, arabic speaking, even though they speak some french. Again, it is not the number of countries per se which matters. Its the size of the country and its importance. You cannot count nigeria as one country and burundi as one. Nigeria is by all account more relevant than rwanda, Burundi, Togo and benin put together.
Mensah 8 years ago

Egypt too

Egypt too
Louis 8 years ago

Is this Mahama guy considering security concerns? I am afraid because of security concerns. Mahama is not security minded. At the independence parade, we saw this special forces in their combat gears. It looked nice but usele ...
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Is this Mahama guy considering security concerns? I am afraid because of security concerns. Mahama is not security minded. At the independence parade, we saw this special forces in their combat gears. It looked nice but useless. We only show off senselessly. When the time came to chase out the fulani herdsmen, they were no where to be found. What a mess our governments have put us in. Anyway, one day God will speak.
peace and love 8 years ago

U mean Ghanaians should learn French instead of English after the local twi language abi ?

U mean Ghanaians should learn French instead of English after the local twi language abi ?
Ad us. 8 years ago

Senseless

Senseless
Kofi 8 years ago

Ghana must it easier for Ghanaians to visit!

Ghana must it easier for Ghanaians to visit!
Tony 8 years ago

The same right should be extended to blacks born in the America's who are descendants of Ghanaian slaves!!

The same right should be extended to blacks born in the America's who are descendants of Ghanaian slaves!!
Fiadzo 8 years ago

Mahama we have had enough of your foolishness! Did you consult with parliament before coming out to make this dangerous declaration to make Ghana a free for all armed robbers, after making Ghana a safe haven for terrorists ? ...
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Mahama we have had enough of your foolishness! Did you consult with parliament before coming out to make this dangerous declaration to make Ghana a free for all armed robbers, after making Ghana a safe haven for terrorists ? Please think before you speak! The country Ghana does not belong to you!
amoah w. 8 years ago

why not make it easier for all ghana born citizen from the whole world.

your embassies are killing us with delay and bureaucracy..steep charges of visa fee and stupid requirement.

why not make it easier for all ghana born citizen from the whole world.

your embassies are killing us with delay and bureaucracy..steep charges of visa fee and stupid requirement.
mr amin. 8 years ago

Vote mahama out he is importing terrorist. This idea is insecure to ghana. n don't think we will allow them to vote. Useless ndc.

Vote mahama out he is importing terrorist. This idea is insecure to ghana. n don't think we will allow them to vote. Useless ndc.
bnq 8 years ago

is this a human being or an animal? we need a new constitution to prevent idiots from becoming presidents. mahama cant be president anywhere except Ghana! useless country!

is this a human being or an animal? we need a new constitution to prevent idiots from becoming presidents. mahama cant be president anywhere except Ghana! useless country!
YOU SAID WHAT? 8 years ago

HOW ABOUT FIRST MAKING IT EASIER FOR GHANAIANS TO STAY INSTEAD OF SEEKING GREENER PASTURES ELSEWHERE.

HOW ABOUT FIRST MAKING IT EASIER FOR GHANAIANS TO STAY INSTEAD OF SEEKING GREENER PASTURES ELSEWHERE.
Kwaku Aduana 8 years ago

hope the government has considered all the security implications of this policy? We cant risk the influx of criminal elements into our country. Its dangerous and have to be managed well

hope the government has considered all the security implications of this policy? We cant risk the influx of criminal elements into our country. Its dangerous and have to be managed well
SAM 8 years ago

ECOWAS IS ONE OF GHANA'S PROBLEM. GHANA BELONG'S TO GHANAIANS.

ECOWAS IS ONE OF GHANA'S PROBLEM. GHANA BELONG'S TO GHANAIANS.
William Sorkpor, USA 8 years ago

This president is leaving our beloved Great Ghana overexposed to danger.

His alliance with Turkey is very dangerous for the people Ghana; given the war between the government of Turkey and the PKK, -- i.e., the Kurds. The ...
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This president is leaving our beloved Great Ghana overexposed to danger.

His alliance with Turkey is very dangerous for the people Ghana; given the war between the government of Turkey and the PKK, -- i.e., the Kurds. The danger here: the PKK can hit Ghana with a car-bomb just to ward us away from Turkey. Who wants to pay such a price for a friendship?

The president goes to invite the president of Kenya to Ghana without considering the conflict between the government of Kenya and Al Shabbaz.

Now the president is making it possible for people with dubious motives to cross our borders and infiltrate the peace of the people. Once they are in the country: Who knows what they are up to?

I sincerely believe that Ghanaians would prefer going to bed hungry in peace; to going to bed on a full stomach with danger hanging over their heads.

I'm not affiliated with any of the political parties in Ghana, but I don't believe this president knows how to keep Ghana safe. He is too naive. He does not deserve another term.

May Lord Almighty keep us safe, and continue to bless our beloved Great Ghana: Amen!!!
Ice cool 8 years ago

Stupid mahama he needs thier vote for the up coming election because Ghanaians will never vote for this useless mahama.

Stupid mahama he needs thier vote for the up coming election because Ghanaians will never vote for this useless mahama.
Ato 8 years ago

When many European countries are having a tight grip to control access and abuse of their migration system so as to reduce the burden that immigrants put on health,education,housing,security and many more .The. Mahama governm ...
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When many European countries are having a tight grip to control access and abuse of their migration system so as to reduce the burden that immigrants put on health,education,housing,security and many more .The. Mahama government does see the treat and hardship that open policy o free movement of people within West African has brought to our country.The influx of foreigners have swollen our population and put high demand for access to education,health,housing,transport ,security and other social essentials.A good example is the influx of Nomadic fulanis from Mali,burkina faso,chad and Nigeria with cows roaming across ghana and raping innocent women,destroying farms and killing Ghanaians at random.Currently foreigners from Ecowas countries make roughly more than 10% of ghana population without the requisite permit
to live in Ghana .Our boarders are porous and with weak migration service institutions.What see in ghana is more influx of people from poor countries such Mali,burkina faso,chad,nigeria and many more migrating to live in ghana without no proper ducuments.Further open immigration policy will.allow more iflux of people from other part africa will bring in more ex convicts,child soldiers in wars,criminals,economic.migrate when already the government have not solved the existing unemployment ,fulanis,education infrastructure deficits,heath ,security problems.
MA USA 8 years ago

We are already excepting free movement from country to country in ECOWAS, that's good enough! Why open ourselves to terrorists and people that will do no good for us, whatsoever. Take this as an example; a terrorist from East ...
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We are already excepting free movement from country to country in ECOWAS, that's good enough! Why open ourselves to terrorists and people that will do no good for us, whatsoever. Take this as an example; a terrorist from Eastern Africa gets the visa, comes to Ghana, and either causes destruction/terrorists acts in Ghana OR simply move to Ghana, to be able to move around with countries in ECOWAS, picks whatever country and chooses a terrorist group in the picked country to train with, then what do we do? It's our fault because of this stupid idea.

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