Let’s pull our people out of poverty - Togbe Afede

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MR OBJECTIVE 7 years ago

THIS IS WHAT MATTERS MUCH ,NOT ALL YOUR INFRASTRUTURES.People first.

THIS IS WHAT MATTERS MUCH ,NOT ALL YOUR INFRASTRUTURES.People first.
PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33) 7 years ago

EVERYBODY IS CRYING FOR HELP FROM NANA & BAWUMIA. *************** Author:- Josh ..... Do you think God appreciates the fact that due to your policies and corruption, his children are starving and some committing suicides on d ...
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EVERYBODY IS CRYING FOR HELP FROM NANA & BAWUMIA. *************** Author:- Josh ..... Do you think God appreciates the fact that due to your policies and corruption, his children are starving and some committing suicides on daily basis?! Your policies have pushed young men into arm robbery. That is not what GOD wants for his children. GET SERIOUS! You are on a throne which does not belong to you!! It is no mistake or coincidence that you can not govern and manage Ghana resources. Ask yourself, why none of your policies are working. Why many Ghanaians have rejected you. You stole the peoples true choice back in 2012. what goes around comes around!!
PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33) 7 years ago

AUTHOR : TIMBUKTU - - - - - - WHY DO I WANT NANA TO WIN? UNLIKE KUFFOUR WHO JAILED ONLY 6 HIGH PROFILE NDC THIEVES , NANA HAS THE BALLS TO JAIL ALL THESE NDC CRIMINAL MOTHER-FUCKERS! Things are improving FAST in Tanzania, Nig ...
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AUTHOR : TIMBUKTU - - - - - - WHY DO I WANT NANA TO WIN? UNLIKE KUFFOUR WHO JAILED ONLY 6 HIGH PROFILE NDC THIEVES , NANA HAS THE BALLS TO JAIL ALL THESE NDC CRIMINAL MOTHER-FUCKERS! Things are improving FAST in Tanzania, Nigeria, Rwanda, Ivory Coast, etc, because they now have no-nonsense, incorruptible presidents who are determined to improve the socio-economic statuses of their respective countries. Ghana too MUST change for the better. Ghana NEEDS Akuffo Addo!
#ChangeIsComing 7 years ago

NDC is campaigning on infrastructure and this is what a University Don says about it:

"The economy is number one. The economy is number two. The economy is number three because when we have a better economy all other sec ...
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NDC is campaigning on infrastructure and this is what a University Don says about it:

"The economy is number one. The economy is number two. The economy is number three because when we have a better economy all other sectors perform well. Building a hospital is a very good thing but that is not how it is done. If you have existing hospitals and you lack doctors, your doctors are going on strike and you do not have enough medicines, don't go and build another hospital. You have to ensure that the existing ones function properly. This is the detail President Mahama fails to give when touting his achievements in infrastructure. If governance is about contracting loans and investing them in infrastructure then Akua Donkor can do that."

DO YOU AGREE WITH HIM?
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 7 years ago

Where was this Togbe Afede during Kufuor's abysmal reign by which Akufo-Addict was a party? The poverty level of the citizenry could have lessened during their tenure of the presidency and we as a nation wouldn't have been he ...
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Where was this Togbe Afede during Kufuor's abysmal reign by which Akufo-Addict was a party? The poverty level of the citizenry could have lessened during their tenure of the presidency and we as a nation wouldn't have been here talking about pulling our countrymen from poverty by the NPP party champion by Akufo-Addict of all people la.
SARPONG 7 years ago

Hahahaha, you are really a piece of work. You are blaming the unhappiness this Chief is talking about on Kufuor eight years rule forgetting that Ghanaians at that time were classified as one of the happiest people on earth.
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Hahahaha, you are really a piece of work. You are blaming the unhappiness this Chief is talking about on Kufuor eight years rule forgetting that Ghanaians at that time were classified as one of the happiest people on earth.

If you are blaming Kufuor eight years rule for the bad economy, where do you put the 27 years rule of your P/NDC?

The useless incompetent President Mahama has been a monumental failure and the only thing he is good at is making frivolous promises like the 3 million jobs he is going to create in his second term when he couldn't even create one job in his first term.
aikins 7 years ago

The change that is coming in government is very very very urgent for our people.

The change that is coming in government is very very very urgent for our people.
Van Pee 7 years ago

IS TOGBI AFEDE DOING THE BIDDING OF AN UNSEEN HAND?
ONLY TIME WILL TELL.
WE WILL SOON SEE THE REAL COLOUR OF THIS CHIEF. HE MAY BE AN OLD FOX FULL OF TRICKS.

IS TOGBI AFEDE DOING THE BIDDING OF AN UNSEEN HAND?
ONLY TIME WILL TELL.
WE WILL SOON SEE THE REAL COLOUR OF THIS CHIEF. HE MAY BE AN OLD FOX FULL OF TRICKS.
Kay 7 years ago

Why do you think he can't speak for himself. When he criticized President Kufuor in 2008 was he doing someone's "bidding"?

Why do you think he can't speak for himself. When he criticized President Kufuor in 2008 was he doing someone's "bidding"?
jahsonwilliams 7 years ago

One of the wisest chiefs in Ghana now!! he can't be bribed with v8 and corruption money

One of the wisest chiefs in Ghana now!! he can't be bribed with v8 and corruption money
Pelicles 7 years ago

Togbe Afede is regarded as one of the few Chiefs in Ghana who is full of wisdom and non-partisan. He says it as it is without looking over his shoulders.

It is in our constitution that chiefs should not engage in politics ...
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Togbe Afede is regarded as one of the few Chiefs in Ghana who is full of wisdom and non-partisan. He says it as it is without looking over his shoulders.

It is in our constitution that chiefs should not engage in politics but at times when the tides rises under the policy of a bad politician, some of their subjects are swooped away leaving them speechless so, should they sit aloof and allow their people to perish?

Campaign messages about election in Ghana should be about job creation, cutting taxes, reducing interest rates, curbing inflation, providing people with easy access to hospitals etc. Those are some of the things that will have lasting impact on the lives of the people.

People need jobs to make money so as to take care of themselves and their families. Without jobs, how can the people live or how can the government collect income taxes? Togbe, do not keep your mouth shut. Keep hammering on your good messages because your people need you.
Togbe 7 years ago

It is so because you can't bribe him with v8. He is surely richer than Mahama and even runs an airline. Most Chiefs can't be objective because they will not get anything from Mahama. Every intelligent person knows times are h ...
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It is so because you can't bribe him with v8. He is surely richer than Mahama and even runs an airline. Most Chiefs can't be objective because they will not get anything from Mahama. Every intelligent person knows times are hard for the ordinary Ghanaian everywhere.
Jo Alaa 7 years ago

Maybe bcus the NDC did not give him a car he demanded rom them. Corrupt dirty so called chief

Maybe bcus the NDC did not give him a car he demanded rom them. Corrupt dirty so called chief
Joe 7 years ago

Great chief. Sad that when he says his mind, he is branded NPP or NDC, depending upon who does not like his message. Why can't we accept that some people see themselves first as Ghanaians? Evil is evil, whether committed by N ...
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Great chief. Sad that when he says his mind, he is branded NPP or NDC, depending upon who does not like his message. Why can't we accept that some people see themselves first as Ghanaians? Evil is evil, whether committed by NPP or NDC. And it's true that times are very hard for most Ghanaians. Cudos to the wise King.
Kwame 7 years ago

I remember he was critical of President Kufuor in 2008, and fought against the closure of the Volta borders during Election 2008. The NPP people hated him then while the NDC celebrated him.

I remember he was critical of President Kufuor in 2008, and fought against the closure of the Volta borders during Election 2008. The NPP people hated him then while the NDC celebrated him.
Buildi 7 years ago

Ghana needs one or two such chiefs.when people are employed,andd at the end of the month receive their salaries they are happy.the family is happy and healthy.Unemployment brings crimeand drugs/Alcohol abuses.Bribery and corr ...
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Ghana needs one or two such chiefs.when people are employed,andd at the end of the month receive their salaries they are happy.the family is happy and healthy.Unemployment brings crimeand drugs/Alcohol abuses.Bribery and corruption,stealing and looting retard development.Tribal politice breeds Tribal wars.
Atoapoma Abransamadu 7 years ago

Togbe you have said it all! Ghanaians are suffering! Infrastructure won't bring food on anyone's table - we need jobs first. People are dying needlessly!

Togbe you have said it all! Ghanaians are suffering! Infrastructure won't bring food on anyone's table - we need jobs first. People are dying needlessly!
Kofi Gbagbladza 7 years ago

Afede is a greedy bastard. He can speak for all Voltarians. He can fool in Asogli area. Bloody greedy scoundrel

Afede is a greedy bastard. He can speak for all Voltarians. He can fool in Asogli area. Bloody greedy scoundrel
Yevuga 7 years ago

Why are you so much against people speaking their minds? Why were you offended? You are the bastard, the scoundrel, whatever you mean. Sure you are benefiting from the looting that has become so prevalent.

Why are you so much against people speaking their minds? Why were you offended? You are the bastard, the scoundrel, whatever you mean. Sure you are benefiting from the looting that has become so prevalent.
Kwasi Ajin 7 years ago

Shut up Kofi what do you know? Afiavito Your chief is the most wisest in Ghana now He's not like ours Asantihene afiavito

Shut up Kofi what do you know? Afiavito Your chief is the most wisest in Ghana now He's not like ours Asantihene afiavito
Odee1 7 years ago

Hearts of oak supporters are not happy and wat did u do. Its stupid

Hearts of oak supporters are not happy and wat did u do. Its stupid
Dboe 7 years ago

An impressive and objective piece of writing from one of the wisest chiefs in Ghana at the moment. These are genuine true citizens of mother Ghana where people's happiness and prosperity matters to them. Emile Durkheim, a soc ...
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An impressive and objective piece of writing from one of the wisest chiefs in Ghana at the moment. These are genuine true citizens of mother Ghana where people's happiness and prosperity matters to them. Emile Durkheim, a sociologist, propounded in 1792 that "human beings are virtually insatiable, the more we have, the more we still want to have" This is precisely what is causing the under-development of mother Ghana. Leaders at the helm of affairs who are voted by the people to represent their voices are now fully corrupted to the highest apogee thereby neglecting the needs of their people. Corruption has been become so institutionalised to the extent that the majority poor are being exploited of the little that they have. We need more wise leaders like Togbe to reverse the trend. The "trickle down effect" within the context of development is still very far fetched in Ghana. Arise mother Ghana and let unity, happiness, job and wealth creation be at the forefront of our developmental agenda. Togbe, may your reign continues forever.

D'boe.....Leeds, UK
samuel azumah 7 years ago

togbe afede ,tell your subordinates to create wealth themselves.the people must create wealth themselve and these will reflect in national inbox.you have done your part,tell your people to do same,help them.do not look up to ...
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togbe afede ,tell your subordinates to create wealth themselves.the people must create wealth themselve and these will reflect in national inbox.you have done your part,tell your people to do same,help them.do not look up to govt alone.the ndc will win without your support.
Ndego John( John Ayabugri Ndego). 7 years ago

How many wealth have you created for your people? .Please lets be since to ourselves and stop selfish and dirty dribbling propaganda politics as Ghanaians.

How many wealth have you created for your people? .Please lets be since to ourselves and stop selfish and dirty dribbling propaganda politics as Ghanaians.
Jasmine 7 years ago

"How many wealth"?

"How many wealth"?
SARPONG 7 years ago

The word is sincere not since.

Let's be sincere to ourselves.

The word is sincere not since.

Let's be sincere to ourselves.
Dr Robert K Glah 7 years ago

Happiness is the aim of all socialists and not the aim of capitalists. People are not happy in the US and elsewhere in spite of the happiness written in their constitution. Happiness is inherent in every individual and must b ...
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Happiness is the aim of all socialists and not the aim of capitalists. People are not happy in the US and elsewhere in spite of the happiness written in their constitution. Happiness is inherent in every individual and must be activated with measurable daily work.

What is needed is embracing the Great African Dream which is a social order of equal opportunity and prosperity in which every man and woman shall be able to realize their genetic potential with measurable focused work for happiness.

That core focus and mandate is lacking in Ghana and Africa. Togbe Afede must teach that core focus and mandate and not to be focused in unattractive capitalist comments.
SARPONG 7 years ago

Who told you people are not happy in USA? Ask any citizen of USA especially those who have travelled outside of USA if they would rather live anywhere else.

Happiness is a relative term but the basic level for happiness is ...
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Who told you people are not happy in USA? Ask any citizen of USA especially those who have travelled outside of USA if they would rather live anywhere else.

Happiness is a relative term but the basic level for happiness is for one to get their individual needs met and you can't meet your individual needs when you don't have a job. At least in America one can get a job though it might not be what you are looking for.
Dr Robert K Glah 7 years ago

Mahama Gov cannot create jobs in the limited public sector for the happiness of all Ghanaians. The jobs should be created in the private sector and in the SMEs. Ghana needs seven million SMEs in order to create wealth and job ...
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Mahama Gov cannot create jobs in the limited public sector for the happiness of all Ghanaians. The jobs should be created in the private sector and in the SMEs. Ghana needs seven million SMEs in order to create wealth and jobs in Ghana economy for hapiness. That requires basic education of entrepreneurs with business finance support for the start up SMEs.
Ancient 7 years ago

Sarpong,there are over 92 million people living on food stamps find out and stop lying on Ghanaweb. America is becoming a third world Republic.

Sarpong,there are over 92 million people living on food stamps find out and stop lying on Ghanaweb. America is becoming a third world Republic.
Xoese 7 years ago

Togbe didn't say Americans are happy. Togbe spoke about the right or freedom to pursue happiness. Where did you get your degree from?

Togbe didn't say Americans are happy. Togbe spoke about the right or freedom to pursue happiness. Where did you get your degree from?
Asare 7 years ago

The chief is enlightened.enlightened people dont stoop so low just for the sake of V8s. This chief is far more respected than the Asantehene who is drunk with greed and still wont let go even at the cost of his sanity and re ...
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The chief is enlightened.enlightened people dont stoop so low just for the sake of V8s. This chief is far more respected than the Asantehene who is drunk with greed and still wont let go even at the cost of his sanity and respect.
Check me out 7 years ago

Voltarians still lving in the dark ages with using beaches as toilets why because Mahama failed to share state funds on development equally. Majority based in the South. If NDC vote in the Volta region slpinters and the NPP a ...
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Voltarians still lving in the dark ages with using beaches as toilets why because Mahama failed to share state funds on development equally. Majority based in the South. If NDC vote in the Volta region slpinters and the NPP are able to gain some seats . Then the centre can't hold and we can expect NDC to collapse . Because the Volta region is where they get a large percentage of their votes.A Major problem for Mhama led adminstration.
Check me out 7 years ago

Togbi Afede Is of a kind because Ho is a great place for tourism because of him influence in the area.Pull people out of poverty is the message to all the Politicians.

Togbi Afede Is of a kind because Ho is a great place for tourism because of him influence in the area.Pull people out of poverty is the message to all the Politicians.
Z H 7 years ago

these are good questions to ask leaders, that they improve health and create wealth and jobs for the people, so that later on, when they fail on their promises, they get punished instead of promising better outcome if given m ...
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these are good questions to ask leaders, that they improve health and create wealth and jobs for the people, so that later on, when they fail on their promises, they get punished instead of promising better outcome if given more time.
Kwasi Ajin 7 years ago

Ewes are bless chief with a powerful wisdom He support not only his tribe but the interest of the nation Asantihene Corrupt Ewes should be proud of this Chief am an Akan but I support this chief

Ewes are bless chief with a powerful wisdom He support not only his tribe but the interest of the nation Asantihene Corrupt Ewes should be proud of this Chief am an Akan but I support this chief
Yussif 7 years ago

Togbe you re right,why re you people afraid of the truth and reality facing your people?You re Togbe because your people like you,so why should you pretend or speak in parables when everyone knows the fact that NDC has not he ...
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Togbe you re right,why re you people afraid of the truth and reality facing your people?You re Togbe because your people like you,so why should you pretend or speak in parables when everyone knows the fact that NDC has not helped voltarians?,you as a chief ve helped your people more than NDC,tell before Mahama became president what business did he own in Ghana?just borrowing to build few infrastructure and inflating the cost for Ghanaians means nothing.just creat wealth and enabling environment for businesses to florish and stop this lies.
Reincarnated Torgbui of the Anlo 7 years ago

Sir, during lunch/breaking of bread, you'll be sitting with myself, a Torgbui that is re-born as an Afr American male, in my present life (1952). Hopefully, we'll discuss my blueprint, a very EASY way to create a minimum of $ ...
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Sir, during lunch/breaking of bread, you'll be sitting with myself, a Torgbui that is re-born as an Afr American male, in my present life (1952). Hopefully, we'll discuss my blueprint, a very EASY way to create a minimum of $25,000 per year income for all working-age Ghanaians within 5 years or less...no problem.
I will retire to Ghana in 2022, if civil war hasn't started or maintained itself there (Ashanti/Ewe-centered)?

I tried once through a fiaga, a few years back via a good Anlo friend of mine. As the fiaga met me in Chicago, in August of 1988, within the House of Chiefs, as they did a US-tour. The chief did not take me serious via my messenger and though I was a 419 scammer. Ironically, now it is is even EASIER to help Ghana, than it was at that time...far easier.

Let us pray, Togbe Afede, that we meet in the Summer of 2017, in this dimension/ All for Ghana and Africa's good.

Cordially yours,

Torgbui from within the Ametepee Family and Bate' Clan

ROOTS 20th Century
BBC 7 years ago

There's no happiness any where in the world .Even God who created us is not about our way of living. If people are happy in the world wouldn't be need for change of governance .If the people of US are they would have previ ...
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There's no happiness any where in the world .Even God who created us is not about our way of living. If people are happy in the world wouldn't be need for change of governance .If the people of US are they would have previous governments at post.Togbe your wives are not happy about you
I AM ... 7 years ago

In fact this babies with sharp teeth doesn't have respect indeed. Fellows think of death when doing anything remember heaven and hell is real and eternal. Let not be thinking of only our stomach but the well being of all. Whe ...
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In fact this babies with sharp teeth doesn't have respect indeed. Fellows think of death when doing anything remember heaven and hell is real and eternal. Let not be thinking of only our stomach but the well being of all. Where are you babies with sharp teeth rushing to in life. You takes nothing with you at death so show some respect to elders.
Afia 7 years ago

Tnx Grandpa. U jux say d truth wher z due widout being partisan n dats wht we expect frm al oda chiefs n elderly in d society. Evil shd b seen as evil n gud shd b seen as gud. PEriod!.

Tnx Grandpa. U jux say d truth wher z due widout being partisan n dats wht we expect frm al oda chiefs n elderly in d society. Evil shd b seen as evil n gud shd b seen as gud. PEriod!.
Afia 7 years ago

Tnx Grandpa. U jux say d truth wher z due widout being partisan n dats wht we expect frm al oda chiefs n elderly in d society. Evil shd b seen as evil n gud shd b seen as gud. PEriod!. #How I wish we get 9 chiefs in addition ...
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Tnx Grandpa. U jux say d truth wher z due widout being partisan n dats wht we expect frm al oda chiefs n elderly in d society. Evil shd b seen as evil n gud shd b seen as gud. PEriod!. #How I wish we get 9 chiefs in addition lyk u. One for evry region.
Jo Alaa 7 years ago

Togbe, you talk too much. You could not even manage Accra Hearts of Oak. Shut up

Togbe, you talk too much. You could not even manage Accra Hearts of Oak. Shut up
Agyabus 7 years ago

Nana am from Ashanti but I respect you too much because you always tell us your mind may God bless you

Nana am from Ashanti but I respect you too much because you always tell us your mind may God bless you
Ama Texas 7 years ago

This is what the chiefs have to fight for their ppl not those who want for their selfish interest please advice your ppl to change their voting plans for them to live better life long live Togbe

This is what the chiefs have to fight for their ppl not those who want for their selfish interest please advice your ppl to change their voting plans for them to live better life long live Togbe
Nero 7 years ago

Small Hearts, you can't take care of it. Shame on you. Leave Hearts alone

Small Hearts, you can't take care of it. Shame on you. Leave Hearts alone
Fred oppongntow 7 years ago

togbe afede

togbe afede

Let’s pull our people out of poverty - Togbe Afede

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