Mahama justifies ‘accounting to the people tour’

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PRINCE KWASI ADADE ( OFIE P33 ) 8 years ago

SOURCE: starfmonline.com-------The vice presidential candidate of the NPP Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has described President John Mahama as a leader who is “out of touch” with his followers following certain campaign assertions ...
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SOURCE: starfmonline.com-------The vice presidential candidate of the NPP Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has described President John Mahama as a leader who is “out of touch” with his followers following certain campaign assertions he made during his ‘Accounting to the People’ tour. “For us, this will be a landmark election and in our point of view, the future is really at stake. In the last few years we have seen a major decline in economic growth, when we found oil and due to the oil discovery, GDP growth hit 15%. Today growth has slumped to 3.5%. Behind these numbers is an even more worrying development because in a country like Ghana, you expect to see Agriculture doing well at the very least. “However, Agriculture is almost collapsing. Agric which should be the backbone of the economy is growing at 0.04% as at 2015. Manufacturing growth has also been in the negative for the last 3 years – negative 0.5% in 2013, negative 0.8% in 2014 and negative 2% in 2015. So Agric is collapsing and manufacturing is in the negative and yet our President wants to tell us that our economy is resilient. “Now I don’t understand what resilient means in this context when you look at all the indicators. How can unemployment be increasing, growth be declining, interest rates be high and rising, your debt levels be unsustainable, your health services are deteriorating, you cannot pay teacher training allowances, you cannot pay nursing training allowances, you cannot pay contractors, businesses are collapsing, utility prices are sky rocketing and yet you are claiming that the economy is resilient? This President is clearly out of touch,” the former deputy governor of the Bank of Ghana said. Dr. Bawumia also mentioned the steep fall of the cedi, which was now hovering around 4 cedis to a dollar, after depreciating from GHC1.2 to a dollar in 2009, the four-year ‘dumsor’ scourge and the government’s unbridled borrowing and resort to high taxes, which had killed many businesses and made production in Ghana unattractive
ok 8 years ago

to commision a cold store in ghana now is nothing to talk about. how are they going to run it??? or he left them some charcoal to run the fridges? the man (mahama) is not serious.

to commision a cold store in ghana now is nothing to talk about. how are they going to run it??? or he left them some charcoal to run the fridges? the man (mahama) is not serious.
Onipaba Of Akyem Maase 8 years ago

He has no aim and no big idea. He only tries to make things look like they are working. He has no objective and so do things randomly. Commissioning a cold store in this era is a big achievement? Ghana in deed is in a sorry s ...
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He has no aim and no big idea. He only tries to make things look like they are working. He has no objective and so do things randomly. Commissioning a cold store in this era is a big achievement? Ghana in deed is in a sorry state. I now understand nana addo better.
Constable Joy 8 years ago

ASK WINNEBA.AFTER FISHING AND SELLING ON SWEDRU MARKET,THE PEOPLE OF WINNEBA TRAVELS TO SWEDRU TO BUY FISH.FOR THEY HAVE NO COLD STORE.THIS COLD WILL HELP BOTH THE FISHERMEN AND COMSUMMERS.YOUR NANA ADDO IS NOTED FOR WEE SMOC ...
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ASK WINNEBA.AFTER FISHING AND SELLING ON SWEDRU MARKET,THE PEOPLE OF WINNEBA TRAVELS TO SWEDRU TO BUY FISH.FOR THEY HAVE NO COLD STORE.THIS COLD WILL HELP BOTH THE FISHERMEN AND COMSUMMERS.YOUR NANA ADDO IS NOTED FOR WEE SMOCKING; NOTHING ELSE.
HAJIA KK 8 years ago

GHANA'S PROGRESS IS A PINCH TO THE NPP,THE COLD STORE IS SERVING AS A SOURCE OF EMPLOYMENT FOR OVER 60 GHANAIANS,DOES CHARCOAL RUN FRIDGES IN THE HOMES OF THE NPP.WHAT U USE TO RUN FRIDGES IS THE SAME THEY ARE GOING TO USE.

GHANA'S PROGRESS IS A PINCH TO THE NPP,THE COLD STORE IS SERVING AS A SOURCE OF EMPLOYMENT FOR OVER 60 GHANAIANS,DOES CHARCOAL RUN FRIDGES IN THE HOMES OF THE NPP.WHAT U USE TO RUN FRIDGES IS THE SAME THEY ARE GOING TO USE.
APPIAH 8 years ago

Mr president observers are worried!

Mr president observers are worried!
GaBaa 8 years ago

You have built functioning schools, roads, toilets and what have you, you don't need to spend state money to tell the people you have built them anything. They can see for themselves. Only fools like Ghanaians will sit for t ...
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You have built functioning schools, roads, toilets and what have you, you don't need to spend state money to tell the people you have built them anything. They can see for themselves. Only fools like Ghanaians will sit for this non scense
Constable Joy 8 years ago

SOME ARE MYOPIANS CUM DOUBTING THOMAS'.HENCE THESE ACCOUNTS

SOME ARE MYOPIANS CUM DOUBTING THOMAS'.HENCE THESE ACCOUNTS
Hajia K.k 8 years ago

Yes Ghanaians have seen it and this is why they chose Mahama again and again, his great works are manifesting. The President visiting his people and interacting with ordinary Ghanaians is the best thing to do, he needs to fee ...
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Yes Ghanaians have seen it and this is why they chose Mahama again and again, his great works are manifesting. The President visiting his people and interacting with ordinary Ghanaians is the best thing to do, he needs to feel the people.
#brt:VOTE MAHAMA OUT ! 8 years ago

Mahama is a SHAMEFUL DISGRACE to Ghana.If the Destruction of Ghana and Decay by MAHAMA was Caused by some terror Group, Ghana will be at war by Now.Look at MAHAMA RECORD:
tariffs up 140%,Killings,GYEEDA ,SADA,$3 BILLION OIL ...
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Mahama is a SHAMEFUL DISGRACE to Ghana.If the Destruction of Ghana and Decay by MAHAMA was Caused by some terror Group, Ghana will be at war by Now.Look at MAHAMA RECORD:
tariffs up 140%,Killings,GYEEDA ,SADA,$3 BILLION OIL MONEY STOLEN,TAXES,PETROL ,DUMSOR,HIPC,WOYOME,CEDI-FALL, Killings!-VOTE MAHAMA OUT !
Nancy Forson 8 years ago

Anyone who at this point would be asking for the head of the President does not really wish the best for Ghana as a nation state.

This is a President who has within just a period of three years transformed the face of our ...
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Anyone who at this point would be asking for the head of the President does not really wish the best for Ghana as a nation state.

This is a President who has within just a period of three years transformed the face of our national affairs.

He has encouraged massive infrastructure development without any doubt.

Communities like Adenta who long ago have issues with water supply now have reason to be happy because of the performance of the government.

The President must win his four again.
Miss Etweba 8 years ago

After Mahama second term, we shall change the constitution to allow him contest for a third term. He's Kwame Nkrumah incarnated. We love you Mr President

After Mahama second term, we shall change the constitution to allow him contest for a third term. He's Kwame Nkrumah incarnated. We love you Mr President
Adevor Moses, HO 8 years ago

Idiot like him. Let him try. We will burn you alive

Idiot like him. Let him try. We will burn you alive
Bbb 8 years ago

We are experiencing the last days of incompetent president Mahama.Ghanaians are yelling for progress ,and that change has to come from Nana Addo in 2016.Is a done deal and pretty clear

We are experiencing the last days of incompetent president Mahama.Ghanaians are yelling for progress ,and that change has to come from Nana Addo in 2016.Is a done deal and pretty clear
Champion 8 years ago

all those who are calling for a vote for nana addo do not love Ghana. this is because nana addo has not got what it takes to provide leadership as his party is in dish ambo.

all those who are calling for a vote for nana addo do not love Ghana. this is because nana addo has not got what it takes to provide leadership as his party is in dish ambo.
Nancy Forson 8 years ago

This is rather s time of giving John Mahama a resounding victory for the massive development he single handed has brought this nation.

Even in the midst of the seemingly unsubstantiated claims of hardship cried of by the ...
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This is rather s time of giving John Mahama a resounding victory for the massive development he single handed has brought this nation.

Even in the midst of the seemingly unsubstantiated claims of hardship cried of by the opposition, the President has not been moved but has remain resolute and has brought our country where we are today.

Ghana is really blessed to have a leader of his caliber.

Long life the reign of President Mahama.
BB 8 years ago

You will be jobless for life then.

You will be jobless for life then.
Adevor Moses, HO 8 years ago

Foolish statement from you. Accounting without cost. The money u stole, you will account for it in hell.

You think you can take us for fools.You borrow so much and spend little and use the rest of the money to fill the poc ...
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Foolish statement from you. Accounting without cost. The money u stole, you will account for it in hell.

You think you can take us for fools.You borrow so much and spend little and use the rest of the money to fill the pockets of family members friends like Agambire.

You are fooling yourself
NAABA SALIFU. 8 years ago

HE WILL ACCOUNT TO US IMMEDIATELY HE LEAVES OFFICE.JAIL TERM IS WAITING FOR THIS IDIOT.HIS ASSESTS WILL BE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC.IDIOTIC BEAST!.

HE WILL ACCOUNT TO US IMMEDIATELY HE LEAVES OFFICE.JAIL TERM IS WAITING FOR THIS IDIOT.HIS ASSESTS WILL BE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC.IDIOTIC BEAST!.
Wayo 8 years ago

Huge loans that has indebted every Ghanaian is being played as NDC achievements. Where is the rest of the money including the oil money and 1000% increase in road toll, electricity, water monies.

Huge loans that has indebted every Ghanaian is being played as NDC achievements. Where is the rest of the money including the oil money and 1000% increase in road toll, electricity, water monies.
Eric Danddo 8 years ago

Mahama is Loosing it. He needs urgent Psychiatric Assessment. How on earth does he make Such Comparism

Mahama is Loosing it. He needs urgent Psychiatric Assessment. How on earth does he make Such Comparism
Eric Danddo 8 years ago

How can Mahama make Such Comparism

How can Mahama make Such Comparism
Eric Danddo 8 years ago

This is now getting Serious

This is now getting Serious
kofi Agbo 8 years ago

You're on course bossu kena

You're on course bossu kena
kofi Agbo 8 years ago

Adevor in deed. You are imbecile. You can't even burn a small mouse

Adevor in deed. You are imbecile. You can't even burn a small mouse
Mustafa 8 years ago

Quessns I in BA were given money to speak for Lordina. We want our money back from the dkm n odas

Quessns I in BA were given money to speak for Lordina. We want our money back from the dkm n odas
Babatunde Oderinde 8 years ago

You are a disappointment

You are a disappointment
JM 8 years ago

JM you are one of the best president of this land. God blessed NDC and Mahama.

JM you are one of the best president of this land. God blessed NDC and Mahama.
FIAVI. 8 years ago

ACCOUNTING CORRUPTION ,BAD ECONOMY,HIGH COST OF Living TO THE PEOPLE

ACCOUNTING CORRUPTION ,BAD ECONOMY,HIGH COST OF Living TO THE PEOPLE
HAJIA KK 8 years ago

THE PRESIDENT HAS DELIVER THE PEOPLE OF GHANA FROM THE GLOBAL ECONOMY CRISIS,PRESIDENT MAHAMA HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS ONE OF AFRICAN'S FINEST.

THE PRESIDENT HAS DELIVER THE PEOPLE OF GHANA FROM THE GLOBAL ECONOMY CRISIS,PRESIDENT MAHAMA HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS ONE OF AFRICAN'S FINEST.
Bbb 8 years ago

Assemblyman President

Assemblyman President
FIAVI. 8 years ago

VOTE NDC OUT OF POWER

VOTE NDC OUT OF POWER
HAJIA KK 8 years ago

WE CANNOT VOTE OUT A PARTY WHO HAVE DONE SO MUCH FOR THE NATION, THE NDC GOVERNMENT UNDER PRESIDENT MAHAMA IS ABSOLUTELY DOING WELL.

WE CANNOT VOTE OUT A PARTY WHO HAVE DONE SO MUCH FOR THE NATION, THE NDC GOVERNMENT UNDER PRESIDENT MAHAMA IS ABSOLUTELY DOING WELL.
Why 8 years ago

For me, I think the ordinary Fhanaian should be left to judge what has or has not been done in his community. We do not need the whole president to come and tell us that hey, A borehole had been constructed for you. Why do we ...
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For me, I think the ordinary Fhanaian should be left to judge what has or has not been done in his community. We do not need the whole president to come and tell us that hey, A borehole had been constructed for you. Why do we have regional ministers then??? All the money being spent for these trips could be put to better use. All these will lead to overspending! Sometimes I think the president just gets a kick out of seeing his name on the plaques of structures else ministers or even Vice President can also commission or inaugurate things.
FIAVI. 8 years ago

MR MAAMAH WILL LOOSE THE ELECTION

MR MAAMAH WILL LOOSE THE ELECTION
kak 8 years ago

"Auditing of the accounts tour" will begin from January 2017

"Auditing of the accounts tour" will begin from January 2017
Galbose 8 years ago

This dead goat paaaa, did you not tell others that it was an exercise in mediocrity. ?What has changed? You see a clear case of a liar? Don't ever trust this man. He won't ever speak the truth.

This dead goat paaaa, did you not tell others that it was an exercise in mediocrity. ?What has changed? You see a clear case of a liar? Don't ever trust this man. He won't ever speak the truth.
Galbose 8 years ago

It's unfortunate ghanaweb.com does not want me to air my views. They have refused to allow me share my opinion on stories here. Need to move to other platforms.

It's unfortunate ghanaweb.com does not want me to air my views. They have refused to allow me share my opinion on stories here. Need to move to other platforms.
Serious 8 years ago

You aren't serious back door president.What account?You're deliberately misusing the Ghanaian taxpayers money.You will die without course John mahama I'm telling you and will continue to tell you.You are silly.mahama

You aren't serious back door president.What account?You're deliberately misusing the Ghanaian taxpayers money.You will die without course John mahama I'm telling you and will continue to tell you.You are silly.mahama
Ko 8 years ago

You hv taken dce jobs now. Useless president . Instead of focus oohh my God on Ghana u r roaming about wasting tax payers money .commisioning kvip ..hahahaha

You hv taken dce jobs now. Useless president . Instead of focus oohh my God on Ghana u r roaming about wasting tax payers money .commisioning kvip ..hahahaha
DOMPREH ERIC 8 years ago

U are too much president, am in love with ur turn of office

U are too much president, am in love with ur turn of office
OKOROMANSA 8 years ago

THE PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO SEE WHAT MAHAMA HAS DONE FOR THEM INSTEAD OF HIM TRAVELLING AROUND TO SHOW THEM.
MAHAMA'S EXPLANATION IS A COCK AND BULL STORY, WHICH MAKES NO SENSE EXCEPT THAT HE WANTS TO CAMPAIGN USING STATE M ...
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THE PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO SEE WHAT MAHAMA HAS DONE FOR THEM INSTEAD OF HIM TRAVELLING AROUND TO SHOW THEM.
MAHAMA'S EXPLANATION IS A COCK AND BULL STORY, WHICH MAKES NO SENSE EXCEPT THAT HE WANTS TO CAMPAIGN USING STATE MONEY AND RESOURCES.
Iddrissu Nava- Pio 8 years ago

Are you also accounting for your massive loot and share.? As evidence based, parade all the thieves also, ie Afriyie Ankra, Adu Asare, Betty, Woyomi, Omane Boama, Okujeto, Ofosu kwakye, Fiifi Kwerty and those thieves at Flags ...
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Are you also accounting for your massive loot and share.? As evidence based, parade all the thieves also, ie Afriyie Ankra, Adu Asare, Betty, Woyomi, Omane Boama, Okujeto, Ofosu kwakye, Fiifi Kwerty and those thieves at Flagstaff House, including yourself.
apuuuu 8 years ago

There is no need for President Mahama to tell the citizens what he has been doing since we already know what is up is waist of time and resources if he thinks he needs to tell us he should not tell us ...
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There is no need for President Mahama to tell the citizens what he has been doing since we already know what is up is waist of time and resources if he thinks he needs to tell us he should not tell us in election time or if he truly think he has done something then we the citizens will be the judge not coming from him his reward will come from ballet box apuuuu
Abdul ganniyu idriis 8 years ago

When ndc are comment on the project which is done or is ongoing the NPP is saying never true now that the president going tour to account to the people of Ghana the NPP are saying is doing campaign what a double standard NPP ...
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When ndc are comment on the project which is done or is ongoing the NPP is saying never true now that the president going tour to account to the people of Ghana the NPP are saying is doing campaign what a double standard NPP shame on to u
NOBODY 8 years ago

President Mahama's accountant, Dr. Nduom, advised him that the year was fast coming to an end and that it was time for the President to hit the road and account to the people. President Mahama has done nothing wrong by follow ...
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President Mahama's accountant, Dr. Nduom, advised him that the year was fast coming to an end and that it was time for the President to hit the road and account to the people. President Mahama has done nothing wrong by following his accountant's advice.

Dr. Nduom specifically advised the President that the accounting to the people tour was proper as long as tax payers money was no used. It should also be noted that even Kwesi Pratt has not condemned this accounting to the people tour, but stated that the Ministers should not follow the President on his tour like ducklings because they could end up quacking.
panda 8 years ago

Good work done Mr. president we'll still vote 4 u 2 continuon wid a good work

Good work done Mr. president we'll still vote 4 u 2 continuon wid a good work
BB 8 years ago

Mahama you are wasting tax payers money what sorts of President are you. So useless just reflect what you have done to Ama Ghana is that right? You are the worst president in the whole universe .

Mahama you are wasting tax payers money what sorts of President are you. So useless just reflect what you have done to Ama Ghana is that right? You are the worst president in the whole universe .
Meduza 8 years ago

I am sad at your comments hajia. In this new era what we need is manufacturing hubs (canary) at these agricultural (fishing) communities in the various regions to easily convert raw materials. Not toys that cant operate even ...
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I am sad at your comments hajia. In this new era what we need is manufacturing hubs (canary) at these agricultural (fishing) communities in the various regions to easily convert raw materials. Not toys that cant operate even on batteries.

I say it wont last for that cold store to run down given our current power situation. Our leader (mahama) must stop the jokes.
Abu 8 years ago

So what is the essence of the state of the nation then?????!!!!

So what is the essence of the state of the nation then?????!!!!
shakamora 8 years ago

What projects have u done foolish talks

What projects have u done foolish talks
Mr Bond 8 years ago

Pictures worth millions than words.Because of the cold store is gimmick president $10 billion thief John Dramani Mahama refuse to name the location of the area and refuse to take the cold store picture to post it online for t ...
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Pictures worth millions than words.Because of the cold store is gimmick president $10 billion thief John Dramani Mahama refuse to name the location of the area and refuse to take the cold store picture to post it online for the world to see.President John Dramani Mahama you and only fool NDC supporters all the time but can fool all Ghanaians locations and pictures please .Anyway tell us where you got the $10 billion from super thief.
yaw, USA 8 years ago

The most useless president Ghana has ever had. How can you account for something without stating it's price?

The most useless president Ghana has ever had. How can you account for something without stating it's price?
Nancy Forson 8 years ago

I believe the President is justified on the grounds of accounting to the very people who have mandated him to lead them.

The President, I do not think broken any constitutional demands by embarking on this tour, if he has ...
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I believe the President is justified on the grounds of accounting to the very people who have mandated him to lead them.

The President, I do not think broken any constitutional demands by embarking on this tour, if he has, I dare any of the noise makers to take him on, otherwise they should remain silent.

They could have done if they were to access half the powers of the President now.
Ahmed Salia 8 years ago

You're turning the temperature up and when we get there,we will see those who burn . Find out where and how mobutu, iddi amin, and Gen Gaye ended

You're turning the temperature up and when we get there,we will see those who burn . Find out where and how mobutu, iddi amin, and Gen Gaye ended
PROF FRANCIS DORLEAGBENU 8 years ago

congratulations our prez.Go on with your good works God is watching kings are redeemed by God.If it is his will you will win again hands down!

congratulations our prez.Go on with your good works God is watching kings are redeemed by God.If it is his will you will win again hands down!

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