Floods: Soldiers rescue victims with boat at Sahara

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USMAN 7 years ago

Remember the UMB, AMERI, KARPOWER and UBA stinky deals all had something to do with the stashing away of Ghanaian moneys to dubious foreign entities . Now Togolese enjoy NHIS more than Ghanaians and NDC members are happy.
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Remember the UMB, AMERI, KARPOWER and UBA stinky deals all had something to do with the stashing away of Ghanaian moneys to dubious foreign entities . Now Togolese enjoy NHIS more than Ghanaians and NDC members are happy.
The other someone assessed health services with the NHIS card. The shocking news is that he was asked to go and buy common paracetamol. This happened right here in Ghana but Togolese come to Ghana to enjoy some these things freely.
The issue is without oil money Kufuor was able to implement free maternal care and proper health insurance to Ghanaians. Unfortunately, with all the oil money NHIS cannot afford common paracetamol to its subscribers.
me 7 years ago

who are these ntafou rescuing? The so called soldiers are so slow

who are these ntafou rescuing? The so called soldiers are so slow
pilolo 7 years ago

Because you illiterate guys on ghanaweb only watch kumkum bagya you dont even know what is happening outside stinking accra. After you sell dog chains and fan miliki dont use your small internet credits on just ghana, read wi ...
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Because you illiterate guys on ghanaweb only watch kumkum bagya you dont even know what is happening outside stinking accra. After you sell dog chains and fan miliki dont use your small internet credits on just ghana, read wide. Here in London, come and see flash floods. In France people are dead. Rain is a natural disaster and you animals always blog the drains, you shit in it, dump trash in it, if it rains do you want it to go through your anus?
insight to the bone 7 years ago

The country has been mismanaged for so long that the only way to rest affairs and put things in the right direction is unfortunately through war . Our gold and all natural resources are of no benefit to the people despite ove ...
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The country has been mismanaged for so long that the only way to rest affairs and put things in the right direction is unfortunately through war . Our gold and all natural resources are of no benefit to the people despite over 30 billion dollars every year of these exports . Our people live in poverty and have the standard of a nation in the 17th century rather than enjoying the standards and benefits of the 21st century . I need not quote Socrates or Aristotle, Confucius or Roosevelt but today i will mention Stalin .Stalin said the core of all governance or politics is the personnel politics , today we see a govt packed with alajih Muslims , northerners and ayigbe Ewes whose only agenda is to destroy the economy , discriminate against the majority Akans and ensure exploitation , slavery and poverty so in the ignorance the people retain their system of governance. Yes there only 2 ways to determine the legitimacy of any government of system of governance and that is one through the ballot box or by war . America and all the nations of the west were not born or did not gain their freedom and right to justice through the ballot box but by war so its time to prepare our great nation the Akans . We do not need 99% approval but less than 1% of those who are aware to begin this effort and thanks be to God in my travels around i see our people are ready. We rejected despite all the trickery colonial rule now is the time to boot out this pepeni/ayigbe pestilence and no more weep by the rivers of Ewe/Northern?Muslim Babylon. The divine duty of every nation set by God is to seek freedom from any oppressor or unjust system and we shall never surrender to these criminals , its our turn to say let their blood flow. Now they rush to sell off for a pittance the ECG and any thing else that will burden us with debt or deny us the capability of self reliance through managing our own wealth claiming these are the rules , the bullshit will never end. The personnel politics is important even in economics as the only way to secure loyalty and good intent is if the majority themselves own their own natural resources . These NDC idiots and their sleepers in the NPP have a perverse way of interpreting good economic principles and turning them into yokes so heavy the people are broken into poverty . Imagine Putin of Russia privatizing the oil and gold of his country and it being owned by non Russians , foreigners from Europe China or America . Imagine Britain , Norway or USA allowing their industry , natural resources or oil be owned by non citizens ? We are surprised we have fake exploiting investors who never bring their profits back but rather buttress their economies in their own countries with our money and wealth . Yes its time to end all these , find true thinkers and patriots who will truly love our people and put them first . Yes only war will remove this oligarchy who think the way forward is to keep our people in poverty. We challenge all sound minded people to review and reflect upon all political decisions of the last few decades and observe how they find ways of perversely undermining otherwise correct macroeconomic principles and rules into nightmares of worry and trouble for future generations. They sell our golden goose to foreigners and applaud each other in their stupidity of how they were able to sell out the interests of the ignorant people. Yes war will make them know the price of betrayal and selling out the nation's interest . Not a single decision has any common sense or is motivated by the true desire to serve the interests of the people . Today we see small boys driving around in expensive cars because they are pepeni /ayigbe hegemony tribalism saturated . Time to end all of this nonsense and this is the year , forget elections and prepare for war as they will only attempt again to rig the vote and will never be encouraged to go away peacefully .
kofi b 7 years ago

What is that, you can do it but

What is that, you can do it but
Stoway 7 years ago

When buildings were to be removed from water ways, NPP was against it. When the President's brother, Ibrahim Mahama was helping to dredge the Odao areas, the NPP was against it. Now what? Follow NPP foolishness and you'll di ...
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When buildings were to be removed from water ways, NPP was against it. When the President's brother, Ibrahim Mahama was helping to dredge the Odao areas, the NPP was against it. Now what? Follow NPP foolishness and you'll die in floods to come.
KS 7 years ago

Are all this dogs in Ghana ,you are very senseless. Which school did you attend.

Are all this dogs in Ghana ,you are very senseless. Which school did you attend.
tanko 7 years ago

If u dont have anything better to say jx keep mute

If u dont have anything better to say jx keep mute
Saint Ghfuo: MEDIOCRITY STINKS! 7 years ago

IF RAWLINGS, KUFFOUR AND MAHAMA, ALONG WITH MINISTERS DURING THEIR GOVERNING ERAS WOULD SUBMIT A QUARTER OF THE MONIES THEY EMBEZZLED FROM GH COFFERS BACK TO THE STATE. I WILL DO WHAT Haussmann's renovation of Paris was a vas ...
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IF RAWLINGS, KUFFOUR AND MAHAMA, ALONG WITH MINISTERS DURING THEIR GOVERNING ERAS WOULD SUBMIT A QUARTER OF THE MONIES THEY EMBEZZLED FROM GH COFFERS BACK TO THE STATE. I WILL DO WHAT Haussmann's renovation of Paris was a vast public works program commissioned by Emperor Napoléon III and directed by his prefect of the Seine, Georges-Eugène Haussmann, between 1853 and 1870. It included the demolition of crowded and unhealthy medieval neighborhoods, the building of wide avenues, parks and squares, the annexation of the suburbs surrounding Paris, and the construction of new sewers, fountains and aqueducts. Haussmann's work met with fierce opposition, and he was finally dismissed by Napoleon III in 1870; but work on his projects continued until 1927. The street plan and distinctive appearance of the center of Paris today is largely the result of Haussmann's renovation
marcol 7 years ago

Good work done. keep it up by saving us.

Good work done. keep it up by saving us.
EC 7 years ago

Concert

Concert
samuel azumah 7 years ago

floods is a natural disaster.it is not govt creation.flood is still in france and geemany.you see govt has mobilised state personels to rescue the situation.this is good

floods is a natural disaster.it is not govt creation.flood is still in france and geemany.you see govt has mobilised state personels to rescue the situation.this is good
Agbeli 7 years ago

Dead goat should be thrown into the waters to help or drown

Dead goat should be thrown into the waters to help or drown
KOFI JATA 7 years ago

Fucking fix the drains.

Fucking fix the drains.
Say it 7 years ago

Jokers Running Ghana 21st Century

Jokers Running Ghana 21st Century
HARDER@'89... 7 years ago

tell us hw u wud call...sir...

tell us hw u wud call...sir...
HARDER@'89... 7 years ago

tell us hw u wud call.
it...sir...

tell us hw u wud call.
it...sir...
Say it 7 years ago

What has gone wrong with Ghana. We used to lead and Africa follows now we are laughing Stock. With all the Loan this Mahama Government received could not Sort flooding issue in Accra

What has gone wrong with Ghana. We used to lead and Africa follows now we are laughing Stock. With all the Loan this Mahama Government received could not Sort flooding issue in Accra
Say it 7 years ago

21st Century Ghana

21st Century Ghana
James Awotwe-Braun 7 years ago

Only two fishermen from Chokor can paddle a wooden canoe 8 times the length of this canoe that is made of feather-light aluminuim.

Only two fishermen from Chokor can paddle a wooden canoe 8 times the length of this canoe that is made of feather-light aluminuim.
k bee 7 years ago

can't stop laughing, mahama help as wai,

can't stop laughing, mahama help as wai,
Village Lass 7 years ago

In the year 2016, basic development still eludes us as a people. Oko Vanderpuye has a lot to answer for.

Stop politicizing development

In the year 2016, basic development still eludes us as a people. Oko Vanderpuye has a lot to answer for.

Stop politicizing development
Say it 7 years ago

This is Canoe not Boat

This is Canoe not Boat
Asare Bediako 7 years ago

Is bad Gh

Is bad Gh
Odeefour Godfada 7 years ago

SHAME ON YOU GHANAWEB. NATION WRECKERS. INSTEAD OF REPORTING ON THE GENERAL FLOODING IN CIRCLE AND THE REST OF ACCRA IN ORDER TO HELP SAVE LIVES SEE WHAT YOU ARE WRITING. SACRIFICE FOR THE TRUTH, PERSECUTE NO MAN. SHAME ON YO ...
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SHAME ON YOU GHANAWEB. NATION WRECKERS. INSTEAD OF REPORTING ON THE GENERAL FLOODING IN CIRCLE AND THE REST OF ACCRA IN ORDER TO HELP SAVE LIVES SEE WHAT YOU ARE WRITING. SACRIFICE FOR THE TRUTH, PERSECUTE NO MAN. SHAME ON YOU.
kofi b 7 years ago

Shame on to you too for making this. Comment

Shame on to you too for making this. Comment
JM 7 years ago

Where are the MP's Zanetor and NII ?

Where are the MP's Zanetor and NII ?
Mohammad lambani 0243455600 7 years ago

MAY THE ALMIGHTY ALLAH BLESS GHANA ARMY FOR SAVING LIFES

MAY THE ALMIGHTY ALLAH BLESS GHANA ARMY FOR SAVING LIFES
my R london 7 years ago

The mayor and his president must go

The mayor and his president must go
Mohammad lambani 0243455600 7 years ago

Pipilo if u where ask to be a animal which animal would u bee?????

Pipilo if u where ask to be a animal which animal would u bee?????
Obuamah 7 years ago

Us and, you must be a very sick idiot out of your mind. Why will a sane and clear-thinking person just go out there and accuse people without any shred of evidence. You seem to be one of those zombies who just follow and be ...
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Us and, you must be a very sick idiot out of your mind. Why will a sane and clear-thinking person just go out there and accuse people without any shred of evidence. You seem to be one of those zombies who just follow and believe any thrash that is exuded by power hungry politicians who are bent on lying to deceive for political gain. If you are a Moslem, it will be better you can stop wasting your time fasting because the Almighty Allah has enjoined us to be truthful at all times, more so during this holy month. May Allah guide you out of your chosen path of self destruction in the hereafter.
JM 7 years ago

Flood is also in USA , why Ghana then people blamed Government?

Flood is also in USA , why Ghana then people blamed Government?
Kofi 7 years ago

You must be as moronic as Moses Asaga. Can you imagine what will happen in Accra if it records 10 inches of rain in 24 hours? Let those flooded be moved to other apartments and shelters as Houston did!

You must be as moronic as Moses Asaga. Can you imagine what will happen in Accra if it records 10 inches of rain in 24 hours? Let those flooded be moved to other apartments and shelters as Houston did!
Kofi 7 years ago

Sorry, I think you were only being sacarstic.

Sorry, I think you were only being sacarstic.
j.brooks 7 years ago

pls ,try as much as possible cleaning GATRES

pls ,try as much as possible cleaning GATRES
Cold mouth 7 years ago

LetLet's think of sending Ghana capital to the hill top. The Nigerians moved from Lagos to Abuja, we will stay in the valley and complain every year.

LetLet's think of sending Ghana capital to the hill top. The Nigerians moved from Lagos to Abuja, we will stay in the valley and complain every year.
Obuamah 7 years ago

Even the most developed countries get overwhelmed by floods more than we have here. Check what is happening in France, China, Bangladesh, and parts of the mighty United States of America before you expose your ignorance ...
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Even the most developed countries get overwhelmed by floods more than we have here. Check what is happening in France, China, Bangladesh, and parts of the mighty United States of America before you expose your ignorance on this platform. Flood waters inundate the banks of large rivers like the Ganges, Mississippi, Yang Tse and many others. The people there know what natural forces can present so they do not go out there insulting their leaders and calling for the president to resign. Those of you who spew garbage on this platform must get educated on current global occurrences before coming here to waste our time, you nation wreckers. Ask why this problem has persisted since the colonial times, and why previous governments including your beloved government were unable to solve it even when it was a smaller then. You appear to be obsessed with President Mahama. Please leave him alone. Enough of your hatred and misdirected stupidity.
SAINBRA 7 years ago

Boats on the rivers of Sahara. Wonders will never seize. What a paradox?

Boats on the rivers of Sahara. Wonders will never seize. What a paradox?
HARDER@'89... 7 years ago

and whom did u hand over westel n vodafon to...?? learn to lift the logs from ya eyes before picking the speck from someones eye...thy hypocrite n double standard NPP n its cohorts..fire dont buRN U all.... noWW......

and whom did u hand over westel n vodafon to...?? learn to lift the logs from ya eyes before picking the speck from someones eye...thy hypocrite n double standard NPP n its cohorts..fire dont buRN U all.... noWW......
Tonydi....volta 7 years ago

the interchange that mahama and his N D C government say they built at circle is the cost of this days flood In Accra

the interchange that mahama and his N D C government say they built at circle is the cost of this days flood In Accra
kofi b 7 years ago

Do something to save us from ECG

Do something to save us from ECG
kofi b 7 years ago

Thanks to the ghana amy

Thanks to the ghana amy
ppGeorge Nutsugah 7 years ago

The construction of the Kwame Nkrumah interchange at Circle is the major contributing factor for the increase in the level of floods in Accra. John Mahama had wanted to use the interchange for propaganda during the 2016 elect ...
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The construction of the Kwame Nkrumah interchange at Circle is the major contributing factor for the increase in the level of floods in Accra. John Mahama had wanted to use the interchange for propaganda during the 2016 elections but it is rather causing a lot of havoc to the people. What a misplaced priority, and the cost of the project had also been inflated. The general public opinion about John Mahama is that he is incompetent and corrupt. He is also a thief and a liar.
erica 7 years ago

NDC government takes loans every yr just to solve accra flood.they later share the monies among themselves when they think Ghana has forgotten the havoc caused.let help vote out tgis incompetent n corrupt leaders like mahama

NDC government takes loans every yr just to solve accra flood.they later share the monies among themselves when they think Ghana has forgotten the havoc caused.let help vote out tgis incompetent n corrupt leaders like mahama
Cold mouth 7 years ago

I say again that we should send the capital to the hill top. Cape Coast lost this status. Nigeria moved to Abuja. Ghana stays down the valley, loses precious lives annually and some people see that to be good ground for polit ...
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I say again that we should send the capital to the hill top. Cape Coast lost this status. Nigeria moved to Abuja. Ghana stays down the valley, loses precious lives annually and some people see that to be good ground for politics. My mouth is cold.
James Awotwe-Braun 7 years ago

we do not have any sewage system in Ghana in Geeneral and Accra in particular.

To explain, with a sewage system any imminent fllod will be conveyed through the sewag canal and thne transported to the sea.

Even then nobo ...
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we do not have any sewage system in Ghana in Geeneral and Accra in particular.

To explain, with a sewage system any imminent fllod will be conveyed through the sewag canal and thne transported to the sea.

Even then nobody cannot challenge 'nature'. If nature wants to stike, it will do so until it is satisfied and nothibg can stop it.

Germany for instance has a complete sewage system, yet as I write there is severe flooding in some parts, that has so far caused 7 people to lose their lives. It is estimated that over 100 Million Euros worth of property (houses, etc) are totally damaged.

The story is not different and much worse in France: the SEINE river flowing through Paris has overflooded and area about a quarter the size of Accra!
Patriot 7 years ago

Every person in uniform in Ghana is now an officer. Illiterate Ghanaian journalism.

Every person in uniform in Ghana is now an officer. Illiterate Ghanaian journalism.
stevo'o 7 years ago

1. ”We will end floods in Accra” Alfred Vanderpuije (Accra Mayor) – 27 October 2011)

2. “Death Toll Reaches To 30 Following Ghana Floods” – Kofi Portuphy (National Coordinator NADMO) -(June 21, 2010)

3. “M ...
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1. ”We will end floods in Accra” Alfred Vanderpuije (Accra Mayor) – 27 October 2011)

2. “Death Toll Reaches To 30 Following Ghana Floods” – Kofi Portuphy (National Coordinator NADMO) -(June 21, 2010)

3. “MAHAMA CUTS SOD TO START ACCRA’S FLOOD MANAGEMENT PROJECT” -graphic.com.gh (18 January 2013)
Fact source

4. “Ghana Gets $795m To Reconstruct Accra Drains, Western Rail Lines” – graphic.com.gh (10 March 2012)

5. “I have directed the finance minister to release funds for the construction of storm drains; and I promise this floods will not happen again in future” – John Mahama (Thursday,June 5th 2014).

6. “The extent of this disaster is unprecedented and we must sit and strategize to prevent this from occurring in the future; we must not behave like vultures” – John Mahama (Thursday,June 4th 2015).
9th June , 2016 Accra flooded Again! !!!!!!!
Fire 7 years ago

Soo when are our leaders going to pass a law to prevent the rich/poor from buying and filling water way lands to prevent flooding. Question: who gives the permit to those who buy water way lands?

Again, when are our leader ...
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Soo when are our leaders going to pass a law to prevent the rich/poor from buying and filling water way lands to prevent flooding. Question: who gives the permit to those who buy water way lands?

Again, when are our leaders going to solve this flooding issue most especially in Accra for once.

I don't want to completely be desappointed in you our leaders.

Floods: Soldiers rescue victims with boat at Sahara

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