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Lydia Forson writes: The politics of promises, deceit and a starving country

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11-08 13:42
 
 
 
What is happening in Ghana? Lets support a growth rate of 7%. Its closer to 10% that could send Ghana to Upper Middle Income whiles refusing to bring back 3%.Think!

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Osei
11-08 13:42
 
 
 
 
RERI REALITY IS HAPENING NOT WORDS AND BOOKS

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DSC
11-08 14:05
 
 
 
 
 
Soon be call a WITCH or a PROSTITUTE O My Pickin they will tag you Witch or a Prostitute oooh. Are you not scared of this politicians. I will advice you to keep your cool and let the thumb speak. It is about 394 days more. Please somebody should tell Jesus to dela

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grandma
11-08 16:35
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lydia, God will change that very soon I will let you when all the changes are ready

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Remote Neural Monitoring
11-08 17:17
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mahama girl Understandably you are not getting the freebies you were getting before

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Haruna, Toronto
11-08 23:57
 
 
 
 
 
 
THE RATS WOULD JUMP ON YOU Ehhiiish Lydia my dear. Be very careful before Akufo Addo thugs start calling you names that can only be attributed to sisters and mothers. Thosw who would called you such names are those who can not even show your their path

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Eddy
11-10 09:40
 
 
 
 
 
Ghanaians are gullible and ungrateful Every economic indicator suggest that the managers of our economy are just doing fine. The hue are cry that we hear out there are from some good people who have been screwed up by the NAM1 saga, some business groups whose mon

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Nii Teiko
11-10 16:15
 
 
 
 
Re: What is happening in Ghana? Stupid fool. U think this induced economic figures are something to write home about.Economic figures are supposed to transform lives. Just look at your miserable life under this useless government. did your economics lecture

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dandee
11-14 14:47
 
 
 
Good Analysis This girl is very intelligent. Very indepth analysis of the political trend in this country. How I wish we will be more objective during elections instead of following party affiliations.

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Dion
11-08 13:50
 
 
 
 
OUR INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION IS IN MOTION!! THEY TALK AS IF THEY WILL BRING ANGELS; GABRIEL, MICHAEL, AYETEFREM & NIMOKAFUI FROM HEAVEN TO RULE THIS COUNTRY. DEMOCRACY IS ABOUT CONTEST OF IDEAS. IF YOUR NDC HAS GOT ANY ALTERNATIVES TO NANA ADDO'S GREAT POLICIES PUT THE

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PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33)
11-08 21:09
 
 
 
 
 
LYDIA, GO AND RIDE IN NANA'S TRAINS!!!!! NDC PROMISED ONE-TIME NHIS PREMIUM!! WHERE CAN WE FIND IT?? WHERE IS THE KASOA HOPE CITY?? NDC PROMISED 200 SCHOOLS BUT BUILT ONLY 11. NDC PROMISED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL WHO ARE WILLING AND ABLE TO WORK BUT GAVE US

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PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33)
11-08 21:11
 
 
 
 
 
 
Re: LYDIA, GO AND RIDE IN NANA'S TRAINS!!!!! HERE COMES THE USUAL BRAIN-DEAD SUSPECT. A CREATURE THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN PRODUCED AND SHOULDN'T REPRODUCE; NOT EVEN AS A PRODUCE!

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Jesus
11-08 22:03
 
 
 
The politics of promises, deceit and a s Great piece of write up. It's very educative and I encourage you to keep it up. The problems in our country are more than one could imagine especially NPP/NDC Politics turned into tribal insults, championed by our political e

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Godfred Teye
11-08 13:51
 
 
 
That's good! the politic sucks, but it is the unrealistic expectations of the 'we the people' that drives the charade. It is only when 'we the people' realize that nations are built brick-by-brick that politicians will stop making gargant

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John
11-08 13:54
 
 
 
Well said Good girl

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Kojo
11-08 14:03
 
 
 
IS NA FACT EXCELLENT WRITING...I SEE THIS YOUTH COMING ARE DIFFRENT FROM THE 50'S AND 60'S FOLKS... THEY WILL RESCUE GHANA IN THE FUTURE

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DSC
11-08 14:04
 
 
 
very nice writing Lydia will one day lead this country. she is bold and intelligent.

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James
11-08 14:07
 
 
 
Hmmmmmm Food for thought. What surprises me though, is the fact that the npp seem to do far worse than what they complained and castigated Mahama for. I'm really shocked. Like, how???

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IamTribeLess
11-08 14:13
 
 
 
 
WHERE IS THE TRUTH? SWEEPING STATEMENTS DO LITTLE TO CONVINCE THE JUDGE. EVIDENCE-BASED ALLEGATIONS ARE SCARCE. THE OPPOSITE IS HOEWEVER TRUE FOR THE LARGEST OPPOSITION PARTY. YOUR POLITCAL INCRINATION IS A HUGE PROBLEM.

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Osei
11-08 14:22
 
 
 
 
 
high hope for NPP I think the reason is because many of us had HIGH HOPES for NPP. even though they are probably better than NDC, our expectation were very high because of all the promises

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James
11-08 14:25
 
 
 
 
 
 
Re: high hope for NPP pls come again. better than ndc in what way. is it because of this family and friends government been practiced. stupid fools

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dandee
11-14 14:52
 
 
 
BEAUTIFUL ARTICLE, TRUTH & PURE REASON THANKS A LOT FOR 'PUTTING THE TRUTH BLUNTLY' WHY WOULD 50 PLUS FAMILY MEMBERS AND CRONIES SUDDENLY 'MOVE FROM WHEREVER HOLE THEY WERE IN, EARNING A LIVING' INTO GOV, BECOS THEIR 'FATHER' IS PREZ OF GHANA-NOT TO HELP THE CITIZ

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VALOR MORGHULIS JAQEN HAGHAR
11-08 14:54
 
 
 
 
RE: LYDIA FORSON WRITES But, please do not vote the NDC but to power. Let us vote for an independent candidate.

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WU DI ME RUFF
11-08 20:26
 
 
 
Very Smart Lady I never contribute but for once I will. This country is really sinking and I don't know how we can bring all of us together to solve the basic problems bogging us down. Do we have a national agenda or political agenda?

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Loobi
11-08 15:02
 
 
 
They've done extremely well From my little corner in 2016, I heard the Npp say they will end dumsor, give us Free SHS, remove/reduce nuisance taxes, in collaboration with the private sector roll out 1D1F, up north 1V1D, restore nurses/teachers allowance

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Czar k.
11-08 15:30
 
 
 
 
In your imagination You sit in your comfortable home or office and say we have done well. Tickle yourself and laugh. Do you know how Ghanaians are struggling to make 3 square meals in a day? If you are able to eat 3 times in a day then you must

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Ama
11-08 16:04
 
 
 
 
Great job Lydia It's sad we are retrogressing as a nation. That notwithstanding lets come together to build Ghana in the midst of the disappointments

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Joe
11-08 19:51
 
 
 
Lydia Forson writes: The politics of pro Yete sika nso ekomdeyen!

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Nana Osei
11-08 16:05
 
 
 
Re: Lydia Forson writes: The politics of promises, Interesting! The nation is starving yet Lydia Forson looks like a 'ball-float'.

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Tophe
11-08 16:21
 
 
 
Lydia Forson Lydia Forson is one of the reasons why NPP is in power. had the boldness to promise heaven on earth. Has the balls to lair that ghana is better now. stealing in broad day light. eating with their hands and feet.

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apepuru
11-08 17:20
 
 
 
Re: Lydia Forson writes: The politics of promises, I WANT GHANAIANS TO TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT THEMSELVES AND TELL ME IF THEY ARE REALLY STARVING.YOU DONT PAY TAX TO BUILD ANYTHING.YOU INSTEAD GIVE YOUR MONEY TO PASTORS.YOU DONT WANT TO LIVE SIMPLE LIFE.LYDIA I THINK YOU WANT IPH

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Sparrow p
11-08 17:20
 
 
 
Great job She writes better than most of articles on Ghweb.

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kingkofi
11-08 18:25
 
 
 
 
Lydia Forson writes You got that right, brother!!

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WU DI ME RUFF
11-08 20:23
 
 
 
Points well made And very objective, too.

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NorbertAsante
11-08 18:46
 
 
 
Lydia Forson writes - Great Article Really, I never ever knew this "WUDI ME RUFF" lady could come out with such a script. Anyway, Miss Forson, the damage had already been done by the previous government - NDC. They had two terms and messed it all up with steali

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WU DI ME RUFF
11-08 19:20
 
 
 
Re: Lydia Forson writes: The politics of promises, Lydia You should run for the President of Ghana. You are so intelligent and knowledgeable about the political trends in Ghana. You write and probably speak better than some ministers and MPs I know. You go girl!! On the oth

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Marcus- Here in the States
11-08 20:14
 
 
 
 
RE I will bet my last Cedi with you that if she stands as a parliamentarian anywhere in the country she will be flopped. It's not the question of speaking or writing good english that makes one a knowledgeable person. We have th

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STONER KOBYLYNTON
11-10 16:49
 
 
 
 
 
Re: RE Stoner I agree with what you are saying, however, Lydia seems and appear to be very intelligent. There's no question she would do well if she ran for the President of Ghana.

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Marcus- Here in the States
11-11 19:49
 
 
 
Just Facts It is good to see most of the comments are about the article. A couple or so scrambled brain dead individuals always pop up about personality though. That is what is sweet about freedom of speech! Like ass holes, we do apprec

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Jesus
11-08 20:32
 
 
 
Ghana today very smart ass

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good citizens
11-08 23:44
 
 
 
USELESS BAWUMIA USELESS BAWUMIA

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USELESS BAWUMIA
11-09 00:33
 
 
 
Re: Lydia Forson writes: The politics of promises, The Awoof money that flowed waa waa to your Nyas has taken a detour and so this self agitated rants. Sure it ain't going to happen again.

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Nana Ware, London.
11-09 00:35
 
 
 
Shock and awe! Yes, NPP promised big but boy, haven't they delivered? NPP's performance has been shock and awe to the opposition. Instead of sitting back and admire the monumental achievement of this government, they have adopted a defeatis

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Kwabena Gyamfi
11-09 02:55
 
 
 
Empty Conco These prostitutes are finding their voice because their corrupt/incompetent darling boy JDM is no longer providing their needs.

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Edem
11-09 03:52
 
 
 
 
EXACTEMENT THE CASH AND GOODIES DOLE OUT IS NO MORE AND SHE IS CRYING WOLF

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KAFAM KAM
11-09 04:13
 
 
 
 
RE;EMPTY CONCO The drainage has been sealed and freebies are no more coming why won't these human vultures cry out? They ain't see nothing yet. Hard times will be part of their life if they think a government will come and dole out money li

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STONER KOBYLYNTON
11-10 16:34
 
 
 
THIS LADY IS DOING PROPAGANDA SHE IS ADAMANTLY JUST CHOOSING TO SEE THE REALITY OF WHAT THIS GOV'T HAD DONE IN ABOUT 3YRS COMPARED TO THE RANK INCOMPETENCE,UNPRECENDENTED CORRUPTION, LOOT N SHARE, RAMPANT DUMSOR, FLEETING OF THE CEDI, HIGH INTEREST RATE,

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KAFAM KAM
11-09 04:11
 
 
 
Re: Lydia Forson writes: The politics of promises, Keep going girl,I like your write-ups it makes sense and worthy of advice to our political fraternity! Well done Ms Forson.

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KOFI BABONE
11-09 06:13
 
 
 
 
NO MORE FREEBIES THE FREEBIES ARE DRY AND NO LONGER COMING. YES YOU ARE STARVING BECAUSE THERE IS NO MORE TO CREATE, LOOT AND SHARE. I THOUGHT YOU WERE A SONG WRITER AND WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WERE ABLE TO COME OUT WITH A SONG. WE KNOW

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KOFI - USA
11-11 04:42
 
 
 
Re: Lydia Forson writes: The politics of promises, Lydia when are you getting married eehh!!!

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@ Lydia
11-11 13:26
 
 
 
You want an attention. Find a better Job I believe Lydia Forson just want an attention. Is better for her to find a better job than being an actor. She is just bored.

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Nana Yaw
11-15 00:57