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ALI, 7 years ago

SURE IF NECESSARY,

SURE IF NECESSARY,
GHA 7 years ago

PEACE FIRST BEFORE LIES MEDIA

PEACE FIRST BEFORE LIES MEDIA
zion wa 7 years ago

Do it, block social media and you see us on the road in 7th November, the voting day demonstrating and you will see how Ghana will be.

Do it, block social media and you see us on the road in 7th November, the voting day demonstrating and you will see how Ghana will be.
MMNA 7 years ago

GONE HIDING IN THE BUSH

GONE HIDING IN THE BUSH
KOJO 7 years ago

COME AND LEARN SENSE: PURE COMMON SENSE

COME AND LEARN SENSE: PURE COMMON SENSE
TINA 7 years ago

COMMON SENSE IS BY BIRTH: MOST OF US LACK COMMON SENSE

COMMON SENSE IS BY BIRTH: MOST OF US LACK COMMON SENSE
TINA 7 years ago

BAMMMMMMM; THANKS MR: AMASS ; L REST MY CASE

BAMMMMMMM; THANKS MR: AMASS ; L REST MY CASE
Baby. Jet 7 years ago

really common sense can be expensive to some of our educated fools

really common sense can be expensive to some of our educated fools
MMNA 7 years ago

COMMON SENSE TOO SOME NO HAVE IT

COMMON SENSE TOO SOME NO HAVE IT
michael 7 years ago

Npp is doing a lot of harm to them self by fighting everyone they meet on the way.

Npp is doing a lot of harm to them self by fighting everyone they meet on the way.
King Adjei 7 years ago

Armed robbers are every where in Ghana it's a big headache for this nation we lack security on that what effort has this Stupid IGP done about it?blocking social media to help NDC to retain power?

Armed robbers are every where in Ghana it's a big headache for this nation we lack security on that what effort has this Stupid IGP done about it?blocking social media to help NDC to retain power?
Ben 7 years ago

Please be civil make your point without insulting the IGP .

Please be civil make your point without insulting the IGP .
Luzy 7 years ago

Ben: that is your IGP!

Now go and FART!

Ben: that is your IGP!

Now go and FART!
YAO 7 years ago

it is said that for lack of knowledge my people perish. Ghanaians really need to be schooled, how can the closure of social media help NDC retain power. Mahama is not as desperate as Nana Addo because he knows he has worked v ...
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it is said that for lack of knowledge my people perish. Ghanaians really need to be schooled, how can the closure of social media help NDC retain power. Mahama is not as desperate as Nana Addo because he knows he has worked very hard for this country to get the good people vote for him. The construction of 2 350 MW coal-fired plants to be sited at Aboano in the Ekumfi district of the central region will strengthen the country’s base load of power and forestall any future shortage of power when existing plants are due for maintenance
Nelnet Kobina 7 years ago

You are a liar. Mahama is very very desperate than anybody else. why cant he resign? he is destroying the country. We are voting Nana to the power. We are not going to sit down for Mahama to sell the country before e cry.

You are a liar. Mahama is very very desperate than anybody else. why cant he resign? he is destroying the country. We are voting Nana to the power. We are not going to sit down for Mahama to sell the country before e cry.
Nun 7 years ago

It is incredible how ignorant we are about risks assessment. This issue should not have been a problem at all if we have understood how the social media can be used in such occasions to cause trouble. Liers and agitators can ...
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It is incredible how ignorant we are about risks assessment. This issue should not have been a problem at all if we have understood how the social media can be used in such occasions to cause trouble. Liers and agitators can spread venom. Social media should be banned during the elections. Yes i agree.
Jo 7 years ago

I do agree with you. Even in the developed or advanced countries there are mechanisms in place that monitors and regulates the social media. In essence, if any activities are perceived to be a threat to national security, ...
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I do agree with you. Even in the developed or advanced countries there are mechanisms in place that monitors and regulates the social media. In essence, if any activities are perceived to be a threat to national security, it's either removed or blocked. For example, Press TV( an Iran based media operative ) contents and operations in UK and the USA has been removed; as it's argued and justified by the regulatory body or authority in UK ( Ofom) to be a classified threat and distasteful .Additionally, persons found to be posting false information or any incitement are dealt with by the law enforcement agencies ( police ). Therefore, it is not a roller coaster as others might speculate,moreover , these academics are expected to understand better and help build a young democracy ,such as Ghana. As in Ghana we do not have such mechanism with our failed and doomed institutions embedded with and characterised by the culture of corruption from individual level to organisational level . Please let's cherish and enjoy the peace and tranquillity that we currently experiencing. However, we may choose to experience the consequence of war if we so wish with our political partisanship rather than being objective.
God bless Ghana for we have no place but Ghana.
Targas 7 years ago

This makes absolute sense. Those criticizing the IGP are not considering the security of our country. Are they saying they don't care if this nation goes up in flames???? The likes of Audrey Gadzekpo and all those criticizing ...
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This makes absolute sense. Those criticizing the IGP are not considering the security of our country. Are they saying they don't care if this nation goes up in flames???? The likes of Audrey Gadzekpo and all those criticizing the IGP should come again !!!!
SANJAY,ABU DHABI 7 years ago

Can't work!!!!

Can't work!!!!
truthman 7 years ago

There are some false equivalences going on here:

Social Media = War

Ban on Social Media = Peace.

This is deceiving people who don't think very deeply. These equivalencies are false. Don't fall for it. In 2008 and 20 ...
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There are some false equivalences going on here:

Social Media = War

Ban on Social Media = Peace.

This is deceiving people who don't think very deeply. These equivalencies are false. Don't fall for it. In 2008 and 2012, we had peaceful elections with social media. There is no reason why we can't have peaceful elections with social media in 2016.

Think about all the good that social media can do on election day. The police can't be everywhere at once but with social media, Ghanaians can quickly alert them of any issues that might start so that they can nip it in the bud.

A ban on social media could lead to disturbances in the aftermath of the election. Take the scenario that Mahama is reelected. Look at how Akuffo-Addo refused to accept the 2012 results even with social media. If social media is banned, don't you think that will give him cause to say that under the cover of reduced communication, NDC stuffed ballot boxes and stole the election?

If 3 million NPP supporters get onto the streets, the police and the army cannot stop them.

So let's keep social media on, then if anyone loses they can't cry rigging if even their supporters didn't see anything.

I know that the NDC government is hot and the criticism that they are receiving on social media is making their bodies burn so they want it shut off for a little respite. But if you want to be in power, you must accept the good, the bad and the ugly that comes with it.

For instance, Allotey Jacobs was able to fly first class to the US. He wouldn't have been able to do that if NDC wasn't in power. That is the good. The bad is that Hopeson Adorye said on facebook that he was arrested at Heathrow for money laundering. You want to enjoy first class? Be prepared to enjoy the rumors too.

I haven't flown first class anywhere on the government's dime and no one is spreading rumors about me.

It comes with the territory.
GOD IS KING 7 years ago

IGP ALL HOW EVER YOU CALL YOUR SELF!LET ME TELL YOU IF YOU WANT SOMETHING BETTER TO DO TO HELP GHANA THEN LOOK AT ALL THE NATION ACROSS IN GHANA EVERY WHERE MORDERS THIEFS KILLING PEOPLE. WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO GET THOSE CRIM ...
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IGP ALL HOW EVER YOU CALL YOUR SELF!LET ME TELL YOU IF YOU WANT SOMETHING BETTER TO DO TO HELP GHANA THEN LOOK AT ALL THE NATION ACROSS IN GHANA EVERY WHERE MORDERS THIEFS KILLING PEOPLE. WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO GET THOSE CRIMINALS AND WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO STOP THEM? GOD IS WATCHING YOU WITH YOUR STOMACH
Rans 7 years ago

The IGP should rather create a social media account for the public, so that people could send them any irregularities they see as evidence. Unfortunately, I don't think he is ready to deal with the rigging NDC is planning, he ...
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The IGP should rather create a social media account for the public, so that people could send them any irregularities they see as evidence. Unfortunately, I don't think he is ready to deal with the rigging NDC is planning, hence he would rather shut it down to favour them. NDC knew this so they have already purchased communication devices for their agents. How can you the IGP convince me that this is in the interest of the nation and not the NDC?
YAO 7 years ago

NDC does not need the help of the IGP TO win elections. on the ground, the NDC has worked very hard and it is evident . building of infrastructure and coming up with programs to support the less privileged have all been emb ...
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NDC does not need the help of the IGP TO win elections. on the ground, the NDC has worked very hard and it is evident . building of infrastructure and coming up with programs to support the less privileged have all been embarked on.190,607 beneficiaries involved in various businesses have received support from Micro finance and small loan centre ( MASLOC)
GOD IS KING 7 years ago

YOU GHANA POLICE HAVE NO ANY EQUIPEMENT TO STOP ME ON THAT DAY ONLY TALK TALK AND I CAN EVEN HEAR EVERYTHING WORD THAT YOUR USLESS BOSS MAHAMA TALK ON PHONE. THE DAY WILL SOON COME THAT I WILL THROW MY BOMB ON SOCIAL MEDIA. ...
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YOU GHANA POLICE HAVE NO ANY EQUIPEMENT TO STOP ME ON THAT DAY ONLY TALK TALK AND I CAN EVEN HEAR EVERYTHING WORD THAT YOUR USLESS BOSS MAHAMA TALK ON PHONE. THE DAY WILL SOON COME THAT I WILL THROW MY BOMB ON SOCIAL MEDIA.. ON THE 5 NOV WE WILL HEAR WHAT WILL COME OUT
kalim starboy 7 years ago

and which group of idiots of Mahama followers are these? NONSENSE IN CAPITAL LETTERS!

and which group of idiots of Mahama followers are these? NONSENSE IN CAPITAL LETTERS!
Koklotsu 7 years ago

Npp is behaving as "adored rats always inviting bush rats to disorganize smooth machinery of progress".

Npp is behaving as "adored rats always inviting bush rats to disorganize smooth machinery of progress".
NDC can't block social media.. 7 years ago

A fool who doesn't know Mahama is destroying his future

A fool who doesn't know Mahama is destroying his future
Nana Kwame 7 years ago

At least we have got some positive thinkers also in Ghana, keep it up Amass Ghana

At least we have got some positive thinkers also in Ghana, keep it up Amass Ghana
Kofi Thompson 7 years ago

Tyranny has many apologists, it would appear. This is a democracy - so let us make sure Ghana continues to remain a free society.

The Ghana Police Service should not be used by criticism-averse politicians to block acces ...
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Tyranny has many apologists, it would appear. This is a democracy - so let us make sure Ghana continues to remain a free society.

The Ghana Police Service should not be used by criticism-averse politicians to block access to online social media werbsites for any reason.

Nothing can justify such a move. It will be an exercise in futility - as many Ghanaians will use VPNs to get access to social media platforms, should the Ghana Police Service be so unwise as to take such a step.
Luzy 7 years ago

So when was this "Amass Ghana" formed, and WHO really is the
FOOL-SOLDIER Asamoah-Ababio?

Did "peacefm" do a background check of this bogus group before posting this CRAP?

So when was this "Amass Ghana" formed, and WHO really is the
FOOL-SOLDIER Asamoah-Ababio?

Did "peacefm" do a background check of this bogus group before posting this CRAP?
Nelnet Kobina 7 years ago

It will be worse if they close all media unless they shutdown all phones as well. People will rush to the scene to act while it is not true. it is dangerous than to leave it

It will be worse if they close all media unless they shutdown all phones as well. People will rush to the scene to act while it is not true. it is dangerous than to leave it
Alex/Gemany 7 years ago

Let me Tell you,if Ghana did mistake to close the Internet, they would Never get Internet again.I can explain how they get this line.

Let me Tell you,if Ghana did mistake to close the Internet, they would Never get Internet again.I can explain how they get this line.
WhenIdiotsRule 7 years ago

No civilized democratic country has ever blocked social media in order to run free & fair elections.

No civilized democratic country has ever blocked social media in order to run free & fair elections.
Mother Ghana 7 years ago

Blocking the Social media for only 24 hours may bring more unrest than peace.Why don't you recommend the IGP Kudolor to shutdown the Social media now?

Blocking the Social media for only 24 hours may bring more unrest than peace.Why don't you recommend the IGP Kudolor to shutdown the Social media now?
Wa 7 years ago

An idiot like you.Don't be a public figure if you can not stand up to it.I think you a big fool like the IGP. Ghanaians don't want piece because of people like you. An idiot stupid fool.

An idiot like you.Don't be a public figure if you can not stand up to it.I think you a big fool like the IGP. Ghanaians don't want piece because of people like you. An idiot stupid fool.
Mr Bond 7 years ago

Any stupid bootlick journalist taken soil from NDC criminal creates group to deceive the masses and those group can go hell and IGP has no constitutional right to blackout social media.Ghana is a civilize country and we will ...
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Any stupid bootlick journalist taken soil from NDC criminal creates group to deceive the masses and those group can go hell and IGP has no constitutional right to blackout social media.Ghana is a civilize country and we will not tolerate foolishness from idiots.
JM 7 years ago

I support that .

I support that .
prof 7 years ago

i thinks Ghanaians need to be educated on some issues. what amass group said was that ,if shutting down social media will prevail peace in the country ,then the IGP should go ahead and do that since he is a security expert so ...
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i thinks Ghanaians need to be educated on some issues. what amass group said was that ,if shutting down social media will prevail peace in the country ,then the IGP should go ahead and do that since he is a security expert so I don't no why some of us are auguring on this small issue .what was the means of communication in the country before the introduction of social media .Nowadays all knows the negative aspect of social media ,it is doing more harm than good.We should remember that they used the word (if)
Amass GH good work done
#respect
Matthew 7 years ago

Social Media cannot replace a peaceful Ghana.I shutting this down temporarily is the pancea we should all embrce that.

Social Media cannot replace a peaceful Ghana.I shutting this down temporarily is the pancea we should all embrce that.

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