Jon Benjamin leaves; Walker walks in as UK High Commissioner

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AGBESI. KWESI 7 years ago

Ghanaians should blame the IMF for imposing NDC and hardship on us. You remember in 2009 when Atta Mills was sworn into office, the IMF and World Bank were the first to call on Prof Mills to congratulate him. Why have they no ...
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Ghanaians should blame the IMF for imposing NDC and hardship on us. You remember in 2009 when Atta Mills was sworn into office, the IMF and World Bank were the first to call on Prof Mills to congratulate him. Why have they not done the same to Nana Addo.
This tells you that IMF is behind the Mahama thievery and our suffering.
OYOKOBA 7 years ago

A great ambassador for the modern era. Jon Benjamin demystified the office of high commissioner or ambassador. He effectively lined up and identified with the people. Never was he a bore, actually he exhibited a very endearin ...
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A great ambassador for the modern era. Jon Benjamin demystified the office of high commissioner or ambassador. He effectively lined up and identified with the people. Never was he a bore, actually he exhibited a very endearing as well wicked sense of humour.

We will miss Jon and I am sure he will miss us too. In no small way he brought Ghana and the UK closer together. I am still chuckling over his request to Bishop Obinim to go on the animal planet channel when his tv channel was taken off the air.
Apuskele 7 years ago

Jon, you will be sorely missed. Please tell your successor not to pay soli to journalists. The only person who will not miss you is John Mahama. He will 'inaugurate' your departure or may be 'cut sod'. Please block all th ...
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Jon, you will be sorely missed. Please tell your successor not to pay soli to journalists. The only person who will not miss you is John Mahama. He will 'inaugurate' your departure or may be 'cut sod'. Please block all the muntie trio from entering the UK before leaving.
RAZAK 7 years ago

It's good news to most Ghanaians that Jon is finally gone ....Long overdue!!

It's good news to most Ghanaians that Jon is finally gone ....Long overdue!!
Lori 7 years ago

Is this Walker already fucking Ghanaian?

Is this Walker already fucking Ghanaian?
Omanba Pa, lslington - London 7 years ago

Come back home to UK and share with me how much you have taken from Ghanaians. I am expecting you now. Onaa Po!

Come back home to UK and share with me how much you have taken from Ghanaians. I am expecting you now. Onaa Po!
Osei 7 years ago

OF COURSE, JON WILL DEFINITELY BE MISSED BY ALL OF US. HE WAS JUST OUTSPOKEN, AND MOST OF THE TIME, I THINK HE WAS RIGHT.
NOW, IS MR. LAIN, A BROTHER-IN-LAW?

OF COURSE, JON WILL DEFINITELY BE MISSED BY ALL OF US. HE WAS JUST OUTSPOKEN, AND MOST OF THE TIME, I THINK HE WAS RIGHT.
NOW, IS MR. LAIN, A BROTHER-IN-LAW?
Yaa Nkosuo 7 years ago

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think H.E. Jon Benjamin was one of the less formal High Commissioners we have had. Some arrive with their "noses up in the air" and a stiff upper lip.

It depends on what you want to see in so ...
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Correct me if I'm wrong but I think H.E. Jon Benjamin was one of the less formal High Commissioners we have had. Some arrive with their "noses up in the air" and a stiff upper lip.

It depends on what you want to see in someone who liaises between the West and a Developing country through his position - an autocrat or someone who is approachable.
Jay 7 years ago

You are a meddling unhinged person I have no respect for. You are quick to talk, tweet or make a statement without thinking which I find very undiplomatic. It would be interesting to see how you would take it if a Ghanaian am ...
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You are a meddling unhinged person I have no respect for. You are quick to talk, tweet or make a statement without thinking which I find very undiplomatic. It would be interesting to see how you would take it if a Ghanaian ambassador made underhanded comments about the UK governance system. Glad to see the back of you from Ghana.
THE TRUTH WORKSHOP 7 years ago

AMBASSADORS ARE NOT TO MEDDLE IN THE AFFAIRS OF A COUNTRY THE WAY THIS FOOL WAS ALLOWED. IMAGINE A GHANAIAN AMBASSADOR ACTING THE WAY HE DID IN THE UK, THE US OR FOR THAT MATTER ANY WESTERN COUNTRY. HE WILL HAVE HAD HIS ASS ...
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AMBASSADORS ARE NOT TO MEDDLE IN THE AFFAIRS OF A COUNTRY THE WAY THIS FOOL WAS ALLOWED. IMAGINE A GHANAIAN AMBASSADOR ACTING THE WAY HE DID IN THE UK, THE US OR FOR THAT MATTER ANY WESTERN COUNTRY. HE WILL HAVE HAD HIS ASS KICKED OUT OF THE COUNTRY IN A MINUTE. THERE IS NOTHING GOOD ABOUT HIM AND HIS INTERFERENCE IN GHANA'S INTERNAL AFFAIRS
kofikitt 7 years ago

He should even leave now. What did he do for us,? such a hypocrite man.I can imagine d number of Ghana ladies he has slept with in his entire stay in our country. Go n come no more

He should even leave now. What did he do for us,? such a hypocrite man.I can imagine d number of Ghana ladies he has slept with in his entire stay in our country. Go n come no more
KOKONSA 7 years ago

He is not in Ghana to do anything for you. he is there in the interest of the UK. And your concern is how much women he's fucked? You are a very big buffoon.

He is not in Ghana to do anything for you. he is there in the interest of the UK. And your concern is how much women he's fucked? You are a very big buffoon.
K.K. Mensah 7 years ago

Really? So where is the impressive resume? You just lift words without a little bit of some understanding????? Ghanaian media paaaaa.

Really? So where is the impressive resume? You just lift words without a little bit of some understanding????? Ghanaian media paaaaa.
Aga.......Abor Volta Region 7 years ago

We will miss you Don.please stay in touch.My community uk north was planning to Enskine you as chief.

We will miss you Don.please stay in touch.My community uk north was planning to Enskine you as chief.
ONE GHANA 7 years ago

I wonder how many Ghanaians will miss this idiot Jon Benjamin who ALWAYS thinks, talks and behaves like a Ghanaian. Hope the UK is bringing someone more sensible, less idiotic and who will BEHAVE like a Diplomat in Ghana and ...
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I wonder how many Ghanaians will miss this idiot Jon Benjamin who ALWAYS thinks, talks and behaves like a Ghanaian. Hope the UK is bringing someone more sensible, less idiotic and who will BEHAVE like a Diplomat in Ghana and win peoples' respect!!
ScHoly 7 years ago

The most fan-filled diplomat I have ever seen. Very affable, down to earth and loves Ghanaian issues. He was a great guy though others saw him as the opposite.

The most fan-filled diplomat I have ever seen. Very affable, down to earth and loves Ghanaian issues. He was a great guy though others saw him as the opposite.
Yussif 7 years ago

Jon Benjamin would be missed by well meaning Ghanaians,he is such an open minded person who never paid attention to the usual long sleeve wearing with long tie to Imatch type of diplomacy but brought his office to the door st ...
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Jon Benjamin would be missed by well meaning Ghanaians,he is such an open minded person who never paid attention to the usual long sleeve wearing with long tie to Imatch type of diplomacy but brought his office to the door steps of ordinary people he's here to serve.I admire him a lot and whoever is taking over from him must emulate his examples and be open as well in other to relate to Ghanaians..
Africa King of powers 7 years ago

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This is a man who can bring back your life about all your spiritual problems spiritual diseases spiritual attacks problems madness child Barrens or you want to get quick riche search for po ...
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Africa King of powers0547122212

This is a man who can bring back your life about all your spiritual problems spiritual diseases spiritual attacks problems madness child Barrens or you want to get quick riche search for positions and many more call for all help but I don't just do because I see people doing
Akwasi Manu 7 years ago

Good for nothing high commissioner. You thought you were going to be in Ghana forever. Stupid fool. Never again in Ghana

Good for nothing high commissioner. You thought you were going to be in Ghana forever. Stupid fool. Never again in Ghana
KOKONSA 7 years ago

Local tycoons like yourself don't appreciate how international diplomacy works these days. You should be happy for his quips in Ghanaian matters. You need to travel and expose your mind.

Local tycoons like yourself don't appreciate how international diplomacy works these days. You should be happy for his quips in Ghanaian matters. You need to travel and expose your mind.
ghanaman 7 years ago

THIS ZIONIST JON BENJAMIN IS RETURNING TO HELP HIS BROTHERS IN ISREAL TO BUILT MORE SETTLEMENTS ON STOLEN, OPPRESS, ARAB LANDS IN PALESTINE. WHAT A COWARD JEW, SHAME ON JEW. AND JON BENJAMIN IS STRONG BELIEVER IN ZIONISM IS R ...
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THIS ZIONIST JON BENJAMIN IS RETURNING TO HELP HIS BROTHERS IN ISREAL TO BUILT MORE SETTLEMENTS ON STOLEN, OPPRESS, ARAB LANDS IN PALESTINE. WHAT A COWARD JEW, SHAME ON JEW. AND JON BENJAMIN IS STRONG BELIEVER IN ZIONISM IS RACIST.
JOHN 7 years ago

JON BEN WAS A BIG FOOL IN GHANA. HE HAS BEEN KICKED OUT BY THE QUEEN

JON BEN WAS A BIG FOOL IN GHANA. HE HAS BEEN KICKED OUT BY THE QUEEN
THE CRUSADER 7 years ago

No news!

No news!
BA 7 years ago

the disgraceful man is finally leaving.we thank God

the disgraceful man is finally leaving.we thank God
Tai 7 years ago

who cares about him leaving.

who cares about him leaving.
Tai 7 years ago

the undiplomatic diplomat.

the undiplomatic diplomat.
kwaku 7 years ago

Please do retired in Ghana You really love this country you did felt at home in Ghana
There's none like you. I love your opinion in Ghanaian debat you will greatly be missed

Please do retired in Ghana You really love this country you did felt at home in Ghana
There's none like you. I love your opinion in Ghanaian debat you will greatly be missed
kwaku 7 years ago

Please do retired in Ghana You really love this country you did felt at home in Ghana
There's none like you. I love your opinion in Ghanaian debat you will greatly be missed

Please do retired in Ghana You really love this country you did felt at home in Ghana
There's none like you. I love your opinion in Ghanaian debat you will greatly be missed
kwaku 7 years ago

Please do retired in Ghana You really love this country you did felt at home in Ghana
There's none like you. I love your opinion in Ghanaian debat you will greatly be missed

Please do retired in Ghana You really love this country you did felt at home in Ghana
There's none like you. I love your opinion in Ghanaian debat you will greatly be missed
kwaku 7 years ago

Please do retired in Ghana You really love this country you did felt at home in Ghana
There's none like you. I love your opinion in Ghanaian debat you will greatly be missed

Please do retired in Ghana You really love this country you did felt at home in Ghana
There's none like you. I love your opinion in Ghanaian debat you will greatly be missed
K.Nimo 7 years ago

Oh Jon thank you for your contributions.Keep your candle burning wherever you go to

Oh Jon thank you for your contributions.Keep your candle burning wherever you go to
Stephen Donkor, New York. 7 years ago

John a very open and dynamic guy our doors will be open to you at anytime, You are one of the most popular diplomats ever. The thieves and the crooks couldn't stand your dynamism but the good people of Ghana will always remem ...
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John a very open and dynamic guy our doors will be open to you at anytime, You are one of the most popular diplomats ever. The thieves and the crooks couldn't stand your dynamism but the good people of Ghana will always remember you, and if you want to retire in Ghana you're guaranteed a citizenship thank you.
MAAN 7 years ago

GOOD BYE TO HIM

GOOD BYE TO HIM
Osei 7 years ago

Fg

Fg
Asia 7 years ago

Would be missed by all. Jon was is a great man with great sense of humour often miss interpreted by some Ghanaians. You will be missed. Thank you for being outspoken though.

Would be missed by all. Jon was is a great man with great sense of humour often miss interpreted by some Ghanaians. You will be missed. Thank you for being outspoken though.
Kofi Adjei 7 years ago

We need Jon for another term! He was great!

We need Jon for another term! He was great!
THE TRUTH 7 years ago

GOOD LUCK TO YOU IN YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVOURS. GOD BLESS YOU

GOOD LUCK TO YOU IN YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVOURS. GOD BLESS YOU
AMARIYA 7 years ago

I am sad to see this man go back home soon. I wished we could cross paths one day.

I am sad to see this man go back home soon. I wished we could cross paths one day.
Prof Lungu 7 years ago

Ha!

Ha!

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