Children of Agorde swim across two rivers to get to school

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Nocturnal 7 years ago

This is the better NDC agenda. Ghana shine your eyes.

This is the better NDC agenda. Ghana shine your eyes.
Teacher under Tree 7 years ago

Instead of buying a new V8 for the Chief, and instead of paying the salaries of 100s of people who do no work, build a school in the village. Pay the teachers well and motivate them to work there. Teach the kids how to make a ...
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Instead of buying a new V8 for the Chief, and instead of paying the salaries of 100s of people who do no work, build a school in the village. Pay the teachers well and motivate them to work there. Teach the kids how to make a raft. Teach them how to build a bridge. How to build a road. Develop self-sufficiency, not dependence on those who care nothing for others. Like Governments that don't govern.
CITIZEN ONE 7 years ago

People chose to live and breed in the harshest corners of our poor country, do not behave like intelligent specie, then some ignorant finds this a worthy documentary. Nomads, wanderers, squatters and all sorts of adventurers ...
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People chose to live and breed in the harshest corners of our poor country, do not behave like intelligent specie, then some ignorant finds this a worthy documentary. Nomads, wanderers, squatters and all sorts of adventurers people make decisions for which they have to take personal responsibility, then educated IDIOTS want to blame government. Hold parliamentarians accountable then not any political party. There is just so much they can do - we don't live in a communist regime. Even they have their share of poor citizens. Besides so many of our citizens are unproductive non-tax paying leeches, who are so quick to make demands upon government. Something needs to give.

This kids don't wanna learn shit, they just want to have jungle fun.

Come to Accra, most of those street kids are a bunch of miserable lazy worthless toads. They do not want to work but rather beg and steal however they feel and whenever. Please shut up educated idiots!!!
CITIZEN ONE 7 years ago

CHEEEW !!!

CHEEEW !!!
AGBEVE AGBENYEGA 7 years ago

Our brother Woyome alone has stolen GHC51M. What did he do with it that our children are suffering so much?

Our brother Woyome alone has stolen GHC51M. What did he do with it that our children are suffering so much?
Enemies Are Not God, New York Boy 7 years ago

Your mental faculty is too low to do any good thinking. Your brain is skewed and it seems you are not living on earth. Shame on you for trying to twist incompetence of your disgraceful president John Mahama and his criminally ...
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Your mental faculty is too low to do any good thinking. Your brain is skewed and it seems you are not living on earth. Shame on you for trying to twist incompetence of your disgraceful president John Mahama and his criminally minded NDC party. Your murderous party, NDC has had the most longests opportunity to governing Ghana but they have absolutely nothing to show that a few infrastructures, schools, roads and stealing, awarding sinful judgment debts, and tribal slurs dividing all Ghanaians tribes inciting all other tribes against Akans. Historical records and statistical data depict that every government Ghana has had was able to bring infrastructures to the populace of Ghana. And your own incompetent president John Mahama emphatically opined in 2008 that any voter who would vote for the the NPP ruling government because of the party's infrastructures they have done has a weak mind. According to your bogus president, an acclaimed communicator graduate said that construction of roads, bridges, overhead bypasses and schools are things every govern does so NPP should not brag and that voters should not vote for NPP in 2008 because of their infrastructures done. Let me ask you: What has changed? Why is Mahama and his tribal NDC cronies and crooks perturbing Ghanaians to vote for the NDC due to Circle interchange? That short interchange, which is not even half on a mile? Apuutoo!!!! Apuuutaa! Let me tell you in your face: Your disgraceful NDC party will surely lose bitterly. Just wait and see the calamity God will bring to your party. Charlotte Osee cannot help you as you guys think. We are wide awake and watching.
Abui 7 years ago

Did this happen only now? What have other govt done about it. No one govt can solve all the problems in this dear country.

Did this happen only now? What have other govt done about it. No one govt can solve all the problems in this dear country.
METWEEEEW 7 years ago

Abui you are part of those people who have come to settle in other parts of Ghana and don't care a hoot about your people. Ain't you ashamed of yourself? Don't you have compassion for these kids who if taking good care of can ...
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Abui you are part of those people who have come to settle in other parts of Ghana and don't care a hoot about your people. Ain't you ashamed of yourself? Don't you have compassion for these kids who if taking good care of can be beneficial to the nation? Why are ndc so heartless and wicked like that? This part of Ghana vote for the ndc hoping you will do something for them to improve their lives because that's the brainwash you taught them that others can't help them only the ndc and now you asking if ndc is the only government that has been in existence. You reap what you sow. NDC came to Ghana with 'WE CARE FOR YOU THE POOR' and now when you couldn't satisfy the poor but used them to enrich yourselves you expect somebody else to do your work for you. Tell your government to stop using Ghana's money in buying votes,buying V8s for chiefs and so called celebrities and help these kids with a bridge and schools in their villages to make life a bit comfortable for them since they all can't live in the Flagstaff house. Wicked and callous ndc.
Senior kofy 7 years ago

That's Village was not Exist in 8 years of Npp in office?

That's Village was not Exist in 8 years of Npp in office?
Konkonte 7 years ago

This is no news do u know what I went through to go to sch but today living in the US?so JM should go there n every little village all over Ghana to solve these problems in 4yrs?
Ghana will regret if they just want any kind ...
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This is no news do u know what I went through to go to sch but today living in the US?so JM should go there n every little village all over Ghana to solve these problems in 4yrs?
Ghana will regret if they just want any kind of change without thinking.nana will be worse and Ghana will die with nana as prez mark my words
Man 7 years ago

So what. Dont they have MPs.

So what. Dont they have MPs.
Akokraba Akwasi Adu Acheampong 7 years ago

After 60 years of independent this is Ghana for us all shame unto our leaders

After 60 years of independent this is Ghana for us all shame unto our leaders
Bbb 7 years ago

And Mahama is talking about his developments,infrastructure and achievement.Where are they?

And Mahama is talking about his developments,infrastructure and achievement.Where are they?
Socrates 7 years ago

Fool you same people say infrastructure is not good. You need money in your pocket or in your Mom stinky pussy

Fool you same people say infrastructure is not good. You need money in your pocket or in your Mom stinky pussy
Akokraba Akwasi Adu Acheampong 7 years ago

They have only the spirit of deception to deceive people to get their vote and that is all

They have only the spirit of deception to deceive people to get their vote and that is all
Sodji mic 7 years ago

This is not true l used to teach in tsavanya for 7 years and nothing of that nature exist.

This is not true l used to teach in tsavanya for 7 years and nothing of that nature exist.
SCHEMER 7 years ago

Goon! They are talking about Agorde and you are saying something different. You used to teach there but do you still teach? Did you ask any of these pupils how they got to school? This is not NDC, NPP matter but one of nation ...
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Goon! They are talking about Agorde and you are saying something different. You used to teach there but do you still teach? Did you ask any of these pupils how they got to school? This is not NDC, NPP matter but one of national concern so put your stupidity aside and think straight to help find a solution to that problem.
This is Ridiculous 7 years ago

Are you sure you have ever taught there?
Don't bear false witness. The teachers there have fled the school in the community, because there's no accommodation and the can't swim and walk for more than one hour to get to the t ...
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Are you sure you have ever taught there?
Don't bear false witness. The teachers there have fled the school in the community, because there's no accommodation and the can't swim and walk for more than one hour to get to the town from both Torve and Tsavanya
Abiba 7 years ago

These children and many like them all over the country are seeking a brighter future. Can you the Minister of Education and the President address this situation. Many vulnerbale parents have been silent for so long as NDc del ...
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These children and many like them all over the country are seeking a brighter future. Can you the Minister of Education and the President address this situation. Many vulnerbale parents have been silent for so long as NDc delivers nothing to stop this trend.
Abiba 7 years ago

Betty Mould Iddirisu conducted a research when she was the Minister for Education but what did the findings achieve up to this day. Practically nothing concret.

Betty Mould Iddirisu conducted a research when she was the Minister for Education but what did the findings achieve up to this day. Practically nothing concret.
ezeco sam 7 years ago

Heavy burden in my heart,what a shame to Ghana expercially the leaders after 60 years of freedom noting to write home about, it should have been better if we are still under colonialism compare to what our leaders are doing.

Heavy burden in my heart,what a shame to Ghana expercially the leaders after 60 years of freedom noting to write home about, it should have been better if we are still under colonialism compare to what our leaders are doing.
Theo 7 years ago

GREAT WORK, GREAT JOURNALISM

GREAT WORK, GREAT JOURNALISM
VOTE 7 years ago

People in Accra are happy because they had fully air condition trotro.Where is the mp for the area?And they will stiill vote for him

People in Accra are happy because they had fully air condition trotro.Where is the mp for the area?And they will stiill vote for him
Bless K. Augustt, Tema 7 years ago

I commend Alice Ayitey and GHOne for bringing the plight of the children in Agorde to light. Reading the story however, it seems to me Agorde is in space as the story did not say which district or region Agorde is. The neare ...
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I commend Alice Ayitey and GHOne for bringing the plight of the children in Agorde to light. Reading the story however, it seems to me Agorde is in space as the story did not say which district or region Agorde is. The nearest community of Tsavanya may not also be known to a lot of readers.
Perhaps, Alice Ayitey is young journalist but her Editor should have done a lot more on the story.
Kudos though!
Thank you.
This is Ridiculous 7 years ago

It is in the Akatsi South District of the Volta region. It was stated clearly...the DCE of the area was even interviewed in the story.

It is in the Akatsi South District of the Volta region. It was stated clearly...the DCE of the area was even interviewed in the story.
Kojogah 7 years ago

No sympathy 4 them. They were given lands near Akatsi to relocate but they refused!

No sympathy 4 them. They were given lands near Akatsi to relocate but they refused!
Butcher 7 years ago

HOW MUCH MONEY GOVERNMENT AND OPPOSITION ARE SPENDING ON THEIR CAMPAIGN FOR BETTER GHANA?

HOW MUCH MONEY GOVERNMENT AND OPPOSITION ARE SPENDING ON THEIR CAMPAIGN FOR BETTER GHANA?
Abeiku SW 2 London 7 years ago

Very Sad ....

Very Sad ....
JOHN MAHAMA THE THIEF MAN 7 years ago

NDC THIEVES/NDC LIARS/NDC KILLERS,.-

NDC THIEVES/NDC LIARS/NDC KILLERS,.-
Musa 7 years ago

Ghanaian Muslims who are in Ndc are hypocrites why because .,Ndc are telling them that John 3:16 is what they using to win their vote.I'm asking ghana Muslims Did God have a Son.I need answers from my Muslim brothers and sis ...
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Ghanaian Muslims who are in Ndc are hypocrites why because .,Ndc are telling them that John 3:16 is what they using to win their vote.I'm asking ghana Muslims Did God have a Son.I need answers from my Muslim brothers and sisters.is ghanaian Muslims are going vote for mahana because now he's Christ
sam 7 years ago

it will be surprising that people from this community have bee voting one way becuase our political leaders take advantage of pure communities and entice them with lttle things to get their votes.

it will be surprising that people from this community have bee voting one way becuase our political leaders take advantage of pure communities and entice them with lttle things to get their votes.
ERIC 7 years ago

IS TALKING ABOUT GREEN FAKE BOOK. VOTE WISELY GHANA

IS TALKING ABOUT GREEN FAKE BOOK. VOTE WISELY GHANA
AKPINI 7 years ago

Funny world of Ghana

Funny world of Ghana
Agyeman 7 years ago

Akpini, don't misfire! All teachers are not members of the NDC.

Akpini, don't misfire! All teachers are not members of the NDC.
Ahima Agyeman Badu 7 years ago

I would crave on the indulgence of the government to give the annual teachers award and other incentives to teachers who would accept to teach in some of these areas (with deplorable conditions) rather than concentrating on t ...
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I would crave on the indulgence of the government to give the annual teachers award and other incentives to teachers who would accept to teach in some of these areas (with deplorable conditions) rather than concentrating on those who are already enjoying life in the cities and other urban centres.
Paa Nii 7 years ago

Ghanaians need to bow our heads in shame. This government is not fit for purpose and we need to CHANGE it now.

Ghanaians need to bow our heads in shame. This government is not fit for purpose and we need to CHANGE it now.
Kyere 7 years ago

I could not watch this. I cried. Mahama should be brought to the street and lay him for people to see. Modern Ghana nie Mahama? I could not watch all. God will help children of the area. Better Ghana nie hoo?

I could not watch this. I cried. Mahama should be brought to the street and lay him for people to see. Modern Ghana nie Mahama? I could not watch all. God will help children of the area. Better Ghana nie hoo?
Ama Texas 7 years ago

Going through all this things still their parents will vote for ndc nd leave in this dangerous life is part of Volta region they have mp boasting of better Ghana agenda

Going through all this things still their parents will vote for ndc nd leave in this dangerous life is part of Volta region they have mp boasting of better Ghana agenda
Franc?s 7 years ago

Mahama why all th?s , your st?ll try to lead Ghana as a pres?dent

Mahama why all th?s , your st?ll try to lead Ghana as a pres?dent
Komla Nutsukpui 7 years ago

This challenge can easily be solved through a pro active approachand this is how. Get the students and faculty at KNUST School of Civil Engineering to go as case study design a bridge and then partner with Ghana Army Field E ...
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This challenge can easily be solved through a pro active approachand this is how. Get the students and faculty at KNUST School of Civil Engineering to go as case study design a bridge and then partner with Ghana Army Field Engineers Regiment and get this done. Let's learn to use our human resources to maximize development. Cost become minimal and time limes are managed more effectively.
Odikro 7 years ago

If the DCE himself is not well educated, how do you expect him to take education serious? The cost of one V8 vehicle for the Assembly should be more than enough to build a decent and safe footbridge for these villagers.

If the DCE himself is not well educated, how do you expect him to take education serious? The cost of one V8 vehicle for the Assembly should be more than enough to build a decent and safe footbridge for these villagers.
Ekow Samuel. 7 years ago

The symparthy must to do somethig immediatly to enable this school children to have their education as well ,concerning the harship for being and getting to skuul and they must to do as posible as ,immediatly for the children ...
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The symparthy must to do somethig immediatly to enable this school children to have their education as well ,concerning the harship for being and getting to skuul and they must to do as posible as ,immediatly for the children of ghana on that area,God bless you and oman ghana.
Asoreba 7 years ago

Who are these people voting for and unable to DEMAND that their children be educated in their own communities?

Who are these people voting for and unable to DEMAND that their children be educated in their own communities?
FACT 7 years ago

And Mahama creates, loots and shares and insults the intelligence of Ghanaians with bigotry, tribalism and ethnocentrism.
John Mahama has ballooned Ghana's debt to over $40billion dollars with just a little over $7billion do ...
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And Mahama creates, loots and shares and insults the intelligence of Ghanaians with bigotry, tribalism and ethnocentrism.
John Mahama has ballooned Ghana's debt to over $40billion dollars with just a little over $7billion dollars accounted for.
So the question to John Dramani Mahama is where is the rest of the over a staggering $30 billion dollars?
The IMF Boss knows, and said it has been used for consumption with consumption, manifesting itself in various forms all undergirded by heavy stealing and thievery by John Dramani Mahama and his looting brigade.
Ghanaians insist, NO MORE, enough is enough. The stealing and thievery of Mahama and his looters end today. He is OUT!!!.
GPS 7 years ago

All these criminals politicians should be investigated. Africa leaders wicked. What did mahama do with all these borrowed money?

All these criminals politicians should be investigated. Africa leaders wicked. What did mahama do with all these borrowed money?
GPS 7 years ago

All these criminals politicians should be investigated. Africa leaders are wicked. What did mahama do with all these borrowed money?

All these criminals politicians should be investigated. Africa leaders are wicked. What did mahama do with all these borrowed money?
KOO NIMO USA CT 7 years ago

We have the most stupid president ever in the history of ghana. Woyome judgment money stolen from ghana coffers could have been used to construct an access road for these kids. Stupid president ever, stealing, stealing, steal ...
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We have the most stupid president ever in the history of ghana. Woyome judgment money stolen from ghana coffers could have been used to construct an access road for these kids. Stupid president ever, stealing, stealing, stealing, stealing,
obi 7 years ago

u see not thinking about people but when it get to time to vote u ll go and lie to them to vote 4 u 4 the good work u ve done

u see not thinking about people but when it get to time to vote u ll go and lie to them to vote 4 u 4 the good work u ve done
Innocent 7 years ago

IS A SIGNAL TO THE NDC WORLD BANK VOLTA HAHAHA. NDC FOR YOU!!! STILL IF YOU WILL FOLLOW THEM. WHO BUILT ALL YOUR HIGH ROADS FOR YOU? U ENDED SAYING YOU CAN'T ROADS, THE CHILDREN ARE GOING TO BE ILLITERATES.

IS A SIGNAL TO THE NDC WORLD BANK VOLTA HAHAHA. NDC FOR YOU!!! STILL IF YOU WILL FOLLOW THEM. WHO BUILT ALL YOUR HIGH ROADS FOR YOU? U ENDED SAYING YOU CAN'T ROADS, THE CHILDREN ARE GOING TO BE ILLITERATES.
Carol 7 years ago

So the villagers can't organise a ferry or something to take these children to school or better still build them a school nearby so they don't have to go through this ordeal???
People have to start helping themselves instead ...
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So the villagers can't organise a ferry or something to take these children to school or better still build them a school nearby so they don't have to go through this ordeal???
People have to start helping themselves instead of waiting for govt. Do they have an Mp.?
Kyekyeku 7 years ago

Ghanaina are lazy. They want the govt to dp everything for them

Ghanaina are lazy. They want the govt to dp everything for them
Aubyn 7 years ago

This is a damn shame!!. Money is being squandered left and right by the the government for personal reasons while children in Ghana are still forced to get to school as if they are living in the 1400's. This is 2016 for heav ...
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This is a damn shame!!. Money is being squandered left and right by the the government for personal reasons while children in Ghana are still forced to get to school as if they are living in the 1400's. This is 2016 for heaven's sake. A fifty percent completion rate of school is unacceptable!! This is the future of Ghana that is being left abandoned!!!

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