Oko Vanderpuije arrests motorists at new Circle Interchange

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My Joyonline 7 years ago

United Staes Ambassador to Ghana, Robert Jackson

The United States government says it will not hesitate to hold responsible those who incite political violence in the run up to the December 7 polls.

As punishment for th ...
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United Staes Ambassador to Ghana, Robert Jackson

The United States government says it will not hesitate to hold responsible those who incite political violence in the run up to the December 7 polls.

As punishment for those who engage in these acts, the US says it will “…will consider all options to hold responsible those who incite political violence, including denying or revoking visas.”

It further urged all to participate peacefully in the democratic process—before, during and after Election Day, stressing that “The government of the United States does not support a particular candidate or a particular party. We support democracy.”

Below is a copy of the full statement

The United States condemns all political violence in Ghana, especially any violent acts directed at political candidates, their homes or families.

While campaigns can be vigorous and sometimes contentious, violence has no place in the electoral process.

In the period leading up to and following Ghana’s elections on December 7, we call on all actors to remain peaceful and respect the democratic process.

We encourage all parties to make it clear to their constituents that any violence or attempts to use intimidation to disrupt the democratic process is unacceptable.

The United States will consider all options to hold responsible those who incite political violence, including denying or revoking visas.

The United States applauds Ghana’s tradition of peaceful, democratic elections. The international community is working with the Electoral Commission, National and Regional Peace Councils, NGOs, civil society organizations, the media, the police and others to support Ghana’s efforts to hold credible and nonviolent presidential elections.

We urge all to participate peacefully in the democratic process—before, during and after Election Day.

The government of the United States does not support a particular candidate or a particular party. We support democracy.

We will continue to work with the freely elected government of Ghana, just as we always have.\

-Myjoyonline
PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33) 7 years ago

NDC POLITICIANS COME INTO POLITICS AS POOR AS CHURCH MOUSE NOT EVEN OWNING A BYCYCLE OR A SHACK BUT WITHIN FEW MONTHS THEY BECOME BILLIONAIRES. MY ARGUMENT NOW IS THAT GHANA IS NOT POOR, OUR ONLY PROBLEM IS CORRUPT NDC CREATE ...
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NDC POLITICIANS COME INTO POLITICS AS POOR AS CHURCH MOUSE NOT EVEN OWNING A BYCYCLE OR A SHACK BUT WITHIN FEW MONTHS THEY BECOME BILLIONAIRES. MY ARGUMENT NOW IS THAT GHANA IS NOT POOR, OUR ONLY PROBLEM IS CORRUPT NDC CREATE, LOOT & SHARE BASTARDS!!!!! HOW CAN YOU STOP NDC THIEF POLITICIANS FROM STEALING GHANA'S MONEY?? THEY WILL NOT GO ANYWHERE TO STEAL APART FROM GHANA'S COFFERS. REMEMBER WHAT NDC MINISTER, VICTORIA HAMAH, WAS CAUGHT ON TAPE BOASTING OF. NDC HAS PLUNDERED GHANA'S COFFERS FOR WELL OVER 28 YEARS.
OFEI KUMI 7 years ago

AS IT GETS CLOSER TO THE ELECTION AND TIME IS RUNNING OUT THETRIBALIST AND THE LITTLE MINDED NINCOMPOOP AKWASI ADADE IS FASTLY LOSING STEAM. HE HAS RAN OUT OF DEAS(AS IF HE HAS ANY!)AND HAS RESULTED TO MORE INSULT. A SIGN OF ...
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AS IT GETS CLOSER TO THE ELECTION AND TIME IS RUNNING OUT THETRIBALIST AND THE LITTLE MINDED NINCOMPOOP AKWASI ADADE IS FASTLY LOSING STEAM. HE HAS RAN OUT OF DEAS(AS IF HE HAS ANY!)AND HAS RESULTED TO MORE INSULT. A SIGN OF DESPERATION AND DEFEAT. IF MAHAMA'S GOVERNMENT IS CORRUPT THE KRONFUOR KUFUOR'S WAS A NATIONAL MURDER AT A GANGATUAH SCALE!
DONALD TRUMP 7 years ago

LIARS! WHERE DID THE AMBASSADOR MENTION HOMES, SPOUSES, CHILDREN OF POLITICIANS ETC? SURROGATES OF NPP. SHAME ON YOU.

LIARS! WHERE DID THE AMBASSADOR MENTION HOMES, SPOUSES, CHILDREN OF POLITICIANS ETC? SURROGATES OF NPP. SHAME ON YOU.
political violence in the USA TOO 7 years ago

As him about racism and political violence in the USA.He should mind his own business and leave us alone.

As him about racism and political violence in the USA.He should mind his own business and leave us alone.
Kibi 7 years ago

I wonder why Ghana didn't send a letter to US government about desisting from violence during and after their elections. People protesting now in US. Yep

I wonder why Ghana didn't send a letter to US government about desisting from violence during and after their elections. People protesting now in US. Yep
fear woman 7 years ago

you been wanted in usa for drug traffiking

you been wanted in usa for drug traffiking
Charles Agbenu 7 years ago

What offence are we talking about that the motorists have committed? I think the authorities are becoming unnecesarily overzealous

What offence are we talking about that the motorists have committed? I think the authorities are becoming unnecesarily overzealous
Kwesi Kwansah 7 years ago

Dear Mayor, Motorists obey road signs and not public announcements. Be reasonable. The whole Ghana cannot be at the interchange to hear your announcements. This is wrong.

Dear Mayor, Motorists obey road signs and not public announcements. Be reasonable. The whole Ghana cannot be at the interchange to hear your announcements. This is wrong.
KODJOFIO 7 years ago

SO AGBANU YOU DON'T KNOW THAT AN INDISCIPLINE IS AN OFFENCE? DISOBEDIENCE OF THE LAW, RULES OR REGULATIONS IS A SERIOUS MATTER. THE ORDER IS THAT WE ALL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL WE ARE ALLOW TO GO. THIS MUST BE OBEYED BY ALL. OBEDI ...
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SO AGBANU YOU DON'T KNOW THAT AN INDISCIPLINE IS AN OFFENCE? DISOBEDIENCE OF THE LAW, RULES OR REGULATIONS IS A SERIOUS MATTER. THE ORDER IS THAT WE ALL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL WE ARE ALLOW TO GO. THIS MUST BE OBEYED BY ALL. OBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN SACRISFY. AGBENU, WE ARE NOT IN AN ANARCHIST STATE. THE SOCIAL CODES MUST BE OBEYED TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS AND CALAMITIES AND DISORDERS. THINK WISELY.
canty 7 years ago

thank you. the reason we.cant move forward is we support and defend indiscipline. every developing country must stiffen rules to get to where they wanna be. but Ghanaians politicises everything, not thinking about its safety ...
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thank you. the reason we.cant move forward is we support and defend indiscipline. every developing country must stiffen rules to get to where they wanna be. but Ghanaians politicises everything, not thinking about its safety and positive implications.. i wld av done more if i were the mayor.. good job boss
Papa G. 7 years ago

Whether public announcement or traffic regulations, it was stated specifically that no-one uses the interchange until after commissioning. We should respect authority. Those who don't respect authority are like Satan the devi ...
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Whether public announcement or traffic regulations, it was stated specifically that no-one uses the interchange until after commissioning. We should respect authority. Those who don't respect authority are like Satan the devil who challenged God's authority and now mankind is suffering. Is your father the father of indiscipline? SATAN THE DEVIL?
Banger 7 years ago

This foolish mayor.this is soo uneccecery.u suppose to put sign.not announcement idiot.beside they are not stealing or harming anyone.i guess u going to give them jobs right or put money in their pockets.stupidity

This foolish mayor.this is soo uneccecery.u suppose to put sign.not announcement idiot.beside they are not stealing or harming anyone.i guess u going to give them jobs right or put money in their pockets.stupidity
Sss 7 years ago

So you and the mayor who is foolish? When these Pads guys ride on the opposite side of traffic and they are arrested, you call it foolish? Why make everything political?

So you and the mayor who is foolish? When these Pads guys ride on the opposite side of traffic and they are arrested, you call it foolish? Why make everything political?
Maame Grace. 7 years ago

You are very naive and uncouth to insult the Mayor. Indiscipline in Ghana is the bane of our troubles.

You are very naive and uncouth to insult the Mayor. Indiscipline in Ghana is the bane of our troubles.
Ray 7 years ago

Who is that ambassador? He should first hold accountable those. Demonstrators who are destroying his home country.. Is he the creator? He should think of his own country. Perpetrators have no more chance over ghana.

Who is that ambassador? He should first hold accountable those. Demonstrators who are destroying his home country.. Is he the creator? He should think of his own country. Perpetrators have no more chance over ghana.
obi 7 years ago

why not police guarding him and ready army man

why not police guarding him and ready army man
GhanaBa1 7 years ago

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Pak 7 years ago

This is a guy who wants to be an M P.
He lives in USA for so many years for a better life but couldn't archive nothing in life and coming to his mother land to treat his own people as slaves, people vote wisely

This is a guy who wants to be an M P.
He lives in USA for so many years for a better life but couldn't archive nothing in life and coming to his mother land to treat his own people as slaves, people vote wisely
KABUTEY KABU 7 years ago

YOUR POST IS THAT OF AN ENVIOUS AND JEALOUSE FOOL! WAKE UP HE HAS COME TO GHANA AND HAS ACHIEVED A LOT FOR HIS PEOPLE. YOU MAY NOT SEE OR JUST REFUSE TO SEE IT. WE ARRE PROUD OF HIS GOOD WORK AS THE MAYOR OF THE CAPITAL CITY. ...
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YOUR POST IS THAT OF AN ENVIOUS AND JEALOUSE FOOL! WAKE UP HE HAS COME TO GHANA AND HAS ACHIEVED A LOT FOR HIS PEOPLE. YOU MAY NOT SEE OR JUST REFUSE TO SEE IT. WE ARRE PROUD OF HIS GOOD WORK AS THE MAYOR OF THE CAPITAL CITY. NPP TRIED THE TASK OF GENTLEFYING ACCRA BUT FAILED MISERABLY FOR POLITICAL REASONS AND (ASK JAKE IN HIS GRAVES)BUT OKOE PUT HIS REPUTATION AND ON LINE FOR THE SAKE OF GHANA. HE WAS COMMITED WHETHER HE WAS VOTED OUT OR NOT. HE WANTED ACCRA TO LOOK GOD JUST AS YOU LOT GO TO OTHER EUROPEAN CITIES AND TOWNS AND PRAISE THEM FOR THEIR BEAUTIFUL ENVIRONMENTS AND ORDERLINESS AND DISCIPLINE. SHAME ON YOU FOR YOUR PETITNESS. YOUR ATTITUDE JUST STINKS!
Victor Hugo 7 years ago

Queen's English transmogrified to French:"Pettitness?" It is "Pettiness" please. Un petit garçon?

Queen's English transmogrified to French:"Pettitness?" It is "Pettiness" please. Un petit garçon?
Johnson 7 years ago

Indiscipline will not be tolerated at the new interchange. We need Salufu Amankwa kind of discipline

Indiscipline will not be tolerated at the new interchange. We need Salufu Amankwa kind of discipline
Giant 7 years ago

But is him a police officer to go arresting people, what kind of nonsense is that, please Ghanians rise up and vote these thieves out on Dec 7th.

But is him a police officer to go arresting people, what kind of nonsense is that, please Ghanians rise up and vote these thieves out on Dec 7th.
Concerned citizen 7 years ago

I highly commend the mayor for his actions, indiscipline is scourge that needs to be exterminated in this nation of ours

I highly commend the mayor for his actions, indiscipline is scourge that needs to be exterminated in this nation of ours
..... 7 years ago

December will decide......

December will decide......
S. Moorgan 7 years ago

Why? Do you support Lawlessness. What has December got to do with this?

Why? Do you support Lawlessness. What has December got to do with this?
dee 7 years ago

Some people can really defend a wrong course. .this guy was riding at the opposite side of in coming cars...and u still talking about road signs n public announcement?

Some people can really defend a wrong course. .this guy was riding at the opposite side of in coming cars...and u still talking about road signs n public announcement?
bro 7 years ago

Man of his words, keep it up, u are true character. Wish u are contesting the presidency.

Man of his words, keep it up, u are true character. Wish u are contesting the presidency.
Daniel Ansah 7 years ago

it is right to arrest motorist I support e Man keep on working Ghana Leader's

it is right to arrest motorist I support e Man keep on working Ghana Leader's
Pastor Amos, kwadaso 7 years ago

Is ama boss a police officer to arrest some one eii what is going on in the country, why are they been lawless people

Is ama boss a police officer to arrest some one eii what is going on in the country, why are they been lawless people
Daniel Ansah 7 years ago

It is right arrest motorists good leader oko keep on working.
Let's be fair

It is right arrest motorists good leader oko keep on working.
Let's be fair
Ohene 7 years ago

arrest them all.

arrest them all.
Kobi 7 years ago

Are you voting for him to be a Parliamentarian? It's time for You Ga men to know who you're voting for. How can the Mayor closed a Road until is commissioned? We are leaving in our old clothing. I thought this Mayor has staye ...
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Are you voting for him to be a Parliamentarian? It's time for You Ga men to know who you're voting for. How can the Mayor closed a Road until is commissioned? We are leaving in our old clothing. I thought this Mayor has stayed in the United States for sometime but still behave like a Villager. People are suffering in Traffic and a road has been Constructed that can allowed a free flow of Vehicles, and the Mayor said no, Motorists should wait in the Traffic until the President Commission it before it could be used. Where are we heading to as a Country? The road needs to be tested by Motorists before it can be commission. Let's reason as a Nation.
Ekow Samuel. 7 years ago

the misobidient of the road traffic must to arrest since they announce for not doing that and we do not hope that should be continue on that way and it unacceptable,God bless you Mr. Oko Vanderpuije, and oman ghana.

the misobidient of the road traffic must to arrest since they announce for not doing that and we do not hope that should be continue on that way and it unacceptable,God bless you Mr. Oko Vanderpuije, and oman ghana.
Anas is unstoppable 7 years ago

Arest akufo addo now. He is the source of violence in Ghana

Arest akufo addo now. He is the source of violence in Ghana
K. M 7 years ago

Where in the constitution is it stated that now mayors have right to arrest motorist.Its the job of the police to arrest not for mayors to enjoy bullying allowing defaulted motorist to kneel down. Where are their rights of ci ...
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Where in the constitution is it stated that now mayors have right to arrest motorist.Its the job of the police to arrest not for mayors to enjoy bullying allowing defaulted motorist to kneel down. Where are their rights of citizens.If anything it should be a fine and that's it. It's not a crime it's a violation please Mayor Vanderpuye don't operate your city like a dictator. You can do better than that.
Victor Hugo 7 years ago

Prior to the 2008 elections, a lot of motorists were arrested and some imprisoned.When the run- off came,they were all released from prison to come and vote for Akuffo Addo but the Kumasi drivers responded by giving the NPP a ...
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Prior to the 2008 elections, a lot of motorists were arrested and some imprisoned.When the run- off came,they were all released from prison to come and vote for Akuffo Addo but the Kumasi drivers responded by giving the NPP a bloody nose.I see the same scenario unfolding whereby these motorists being harassed by Oko Vanderpuje will do likewise. I don't why this man is still at post after vying for the position of MP.
Paris 7 years ago

This man is taking the law into his own hand when did he become the law enforcement officer? What he is doing is not his job of leave it for the police officers OKo wogye wodin dodo oo tom

This man is taking the law into his own hand when did he become the law enforcement officer? What he is doing is not his job of leave it for the police officers OKo wogye wodin dodo oo tom
S. Moorgan 7 years ago

Chief I don't agree with you. Let me ask you one question. Why is that when you hear "Julor" or Thief you go after the fellow to arrest him. Why don't you just leave the fellow to go and then if by chance the police comes him ...
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Chief I don't agree with you. Let me ask you one question. Why is that when you hear "Julor" or Thief you go after the fellow to arrest him. Why don't you just leave the fellow to go and then if by chance the police comes him, he can be arrested. See arresting Law breakers is the responsibility of all. This is what makes us patriotic
Joey Boy 7 years ago

The KATH-Abuakwa road, including the Sofoline interchange, in Kumasi, was started long before Prez. Mahama came to power and long before the commencement of the Circle interchange, yet it is still so far away from completion. ...
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The KATH-Abuakwa road, including the Sofoline interchange, in Kumasi, was started long before Prez. Mahama came to power and long before the commencement of the Circle interchange, yet it is still so far away from completion. And the Ashanti region is expected to give one million votes to Mahama.
Kaba Tim 7 years ago

Well done. Please, same attitude for the filth in Accra. Images of Accra on google bears it all. Its disgusting

Well done. Please, same attitude for the filth in Accra. Images of Accra on google bears it all. Its disgusting
Foxy Brown 7 years ago

You should have been there yesterday to arrest the NDC supporters who were doing far worse things yesterday if you were that serious

You should have been there yesterday to arrest the NDC supporters who were doing far worse things yesterday if you were that serious
Ghanaian 7 years ago

this man kraa why you fool erh kwaasi there are more to do in Accra your face like chimpanzee or you turn mttu no big deal Accra is full of boola and you are the arresting people

this man kraa why you fool erh kwaasi there are more to do in Accra your face like chimpanzee or you turn mttu no big deal Accra is full of boola and you are the arresting people
Cool 7 years ago

I think we are becoming animals and turning the city into a jungle. Stop the idiots

I think we are becoming animals and turning the city into a jungle. Stop the idiots
James BADU HO 7 years ago

Oko you should be ashamed of yourself we did not have this okada working ,its was your minister who authorized it.The mess NDC has brought apart from corruption and over pricing of projects

Oko you should be ashamed of yourself we did not have this okada working ,its was your minister who authorized it.The mess NDC has brought apart from corruption and over pricing of projects
Adei 7 years ago

Simple .ABC.-
When u even train ur PET...
Hmmmm

Simple .ABC.-
When u even train ur PET...
Hmmmm

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