Why electricity bills have increased - Dr. Bawumia explains

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Kofi Adu 1 year ago

Bawumiah please with due respect I trust you but becareful of whatever you say about ECG. They the most corrupt company in Ghana.

Bawumiah please with due respect I trust you but becareful of whatever you say about ECG. They the most corrupt company in Ghana.
Kofi T 1 year ago

ARE YOU TELLING US WHEN YOU FATHER COMES AND TELL US..YOUR MOTHERS IS BIG..YOU ARE SAYING BECAUSE ITS SWEET HE SOULD BE CAREFUL...FOOL.

ARE YOU TELLING US WHEN YOU FATHER COMES AND TELL US..YOUR MOTHERS IS BIG..YOU ARE SAYING BECAUSE ITS SWEET HE SOULD BE CAREFUL...FOOL.
EX PRESIDENT JOHN KUFFOUR IS BEYOND CORRUPT!!! 1 year ago

EX PRESIDENT JOHN KUFFOUR IS SO CORRUPT!!!I HAVE LOST ALL RESPECT TO THE FORMER PRESIDENT.HE SAID BAWUMIA WILL TRANSFORM THE GHANAIAN ECONOMY!!!THE CEDI IS NOW $1 TO 17 CEDIS FROM 4 CEDIS UNDER NDC!!!GHANA'S DEBT WAS 122BN CE ...
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EX PRESIDENT JOHN KUFFOUR IS SO CORRUPT!!!I HAVE LOST ALL RESPECT TO THE FORMER PRESIDENT.HE SAID BAWUMIA WILL TRANSFORM THE GHANAIAN ECONOMY!!!THE CEDI IS NOW $1 TO 17 CEDIS FROM 4 CEDIS UNDER NDC!!!GHANA'S DEBT WAS 122BN CEDIS IN 2016,IT IS NOW OVER 700BN CEDIS!!!WHAT KIND OF ECONOMY IS EX PRESIDENT JOHN KUFFOUR TALKING ABOUT???
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New order 1 year ago

Bawumia say the truth you are a piece of work paaa. Tell Ghana how you rejected the ECG creating their own app ,so that your company HUBTEL can create an ecg app to rent to Ghana Ecg . Tell Ghana how come ecg made a profit of ...
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Bawumia say the truth you are a piece of work paaa. Tell Ghana how you rejected the ECG creating their own app ,so that your company HUBTEL can create an ecg app to rent to Ghana Ecg . Tell Ghana how come ecg made a profit of 1.4 billion yet your company that receives ecg payments from customers paid only 700 million. You are a criminal! Your hubtel charges commission for ecg to use your company app.
Nkrumamist 1 year ago

The guy is absolutely nonsense…He is aware of the corruption level at hand in the Country

And not mentioning the Electricity Company?? What happens to the Dams ?? One district one Dam agenda ??

Please Ghanaian don� ...
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The guy is absolutely nonsense…He is aware of the corruption level at hand in the Country

And not mentioning the Electricity Company?? What happens to the Dams ?? One district one Dam agenda ??

Please Ghanaian don’t give this guy a chance koraa and the NPP again koraaaa they don’t rest themselves now Ofori Attah is a freeman and you linking with the new Finance Minister without having even won the election what a stupid move??
Kweku 1 year ago

So all these yrs u have been in office,u couldnt do anything about,and u are here saying absolute nonsense.

So all these yrs u have been in office,u couldnt do anything about,and u are here saying absolute nonsense.
Kramai 1 year ago

Akufo Addo has destroyed Bawumia’s political career for good after associating with this government does he take us as fools to vote for him and this very same government

Akufo Addo has destroyed Bawumia’s political career for good after associating with this government does he take us as fools to vote for him and this very same government
Moses 1 year ago

It took 8 years to realise this idea

It took 8 years to realise this idea
The Spear 1 year ago

Don't mind Bawumia. He is fake. Any normal person in his position wouldn't have been campaigning to become president. It makes him look too stupid.

Don't mind Bawumia. He is fake. Any normal person in his position wouldn't have been campaigning to become president. It makes him look too stupid.
KB 1 year ago

This is nonsense excuse if you are an economist and never knew solar is solution before then and you are here to tell us solar is the solution why didn’t you thought about this and as a vice embark on this idea to reduce co ...
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This is nonsense excuse if you are an economist and never knew solar is solution before then and you are here to tell us solar is the solution why didn’t you thought about this and as a vice embark on this idea to reduce cost of energy but rather sit and watch the greatest hole ever costed us tons of money to be constructed by your government while you are the chairman of the economic team. You see your too much of taking plus your wife insulting then the president Mahama is what has come back to hurt you big time
Sebastian Deh 1 year ago

Solar energy was discovered only LAST WEEK through Bawumia's digital technology. This is the game changer. Let's clap for him.

Solar energy was discovered only LAST WEEK through Bawumia's digital technology. This is the game changer. Let's clap for him.
Dela 1 year ago

Another promise, where are the dams and 100 dollar. You guys see Ghanaians as having short memories. You can not fool the people all the time

Another promise, where are the dams and 100 dollar. You guys see Ghanaians as having short memories. You can not fool the people all the time
Kutsii 1 year ago

You go explain taya. Shame oooo Shame unto Bawumia's ANOSONSOMA bragging mouth. The ECONOMY has exposed Bawumia as a scam. Useless Bawumia now bragging about DIGITILIZATION when he knows very well well that President Mahama ...
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You go explain taya. Shame oooo Shame unto Bawumia's ANOSONSOMA bragging mouth. The ECONOMY has exposed Bawumia as a scam. Useless Bawumia now bragging about DIGITILIZATION when he knows very well well that President Mahama built the DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, without which the APPLICATIONS couldn't be possible. Reaping where he's not sown, makes Bawumia a plagiarised criminal. Nonsense to Alhaji TIMOTHY PWALUGU Bawumia. Nonsense
Ernest Cobbinah 1 year ago

Importation of oil and gas is not the issue, the issue is the depreciation of the cedi. Cedi is weak so u spend more to buy oil and gas in dollars abd push the effect on consumers. So consumers are paying for your mismanageme ...
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Importation of oil and gas is not the issue, the issue is the depreciation of the cedi. Cedi is weak so u spend more to buy oil and gas in dollars abd push the effect on consumers. So consumers are paying for your mismanagement if the economy. Those who will vote for this government I respect your choice but I think it's time to vote based on the country's interest not because we belong to a political party
Help 1 year ago

Exactly Boss. Oil and gas has been used for years, not new.

Come up with a more creative explanation.

Exactly Boss. Oil and gas has been used for years, not new.

Come up with a more creative explanation.
The Spear 1 year ago

The main problem, as with every Ghanaian public enterprise, is about management of resources, equipment and personnel.

I don't know why I still think Ghanaian managements are the most idiotic ever, whose interests are onl ...
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The main problem, as with every Ghanaian public enterprise, is about management of resources, equipment and personnel.

I don't know why I still think Ghanaian managements are the most idiotic ever, whose interests are only in thievery, arrogance and showmanship.

Is management so difficult?

It is my sincerest belief if a good management team heads the ECG efficiently, the company wouldn't lose cash to those using electricity for free, and the low fiscal burden on the company will help reduce the unit cost of using electricity, if tax distribution is even and effective.
Kojo, Kumasi 1 year ago

He should look at the long term effect. Solar can't last for 20 years and where are you going to dispose them.

He should look at the long term effect. Solar can't last for 20 years and where are you going to dispose them.
Kofi Aboagye Quansah 1 year ago

Please Mahama engagement of the IPPs is the cause of the high tarrifs. NPP must buy the IPPs.

Please Mahama engagement of the IPPs is the cause of the high tarrifs. NPP must buy the IPPs.
Yoshima 1 year ago

Why do women suffer only to give birth to idiots.

Why do women suffer only to give birth to idiots.
OSAFO KANTANKA 1 year ago

Dr. BAWUMIA, please how many SOLAR projects have you established in your Eight years of Government? Just cut your nonsense. You are just scheming for votes to become President of the country and that’s all you want. I don� ...
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Dr. BAWUMIA, please how many SOLAR projects have you established in your Eight years of Government? Just cut your nonsense. You are just scheming for votes to become President of the country and that’s all you want. I don’t believe a word from your desperate journey to become president of Ghana. You have Not even got the right persons in your party to implement the building of public toilets like Kufuor did. You haven’t got the right people with right ideas,mentality to build any meaningful government anyway. Many of your guys have the quick buck mentality of rogues and bandits who don’t car a shit ab
Jay in London 1 year ago

WAS THE TECHNOLOGY THERE 8 YEARS AGO, BAWUMIA?

DOES BAWUNIA HAVE A SENSE OF TIME?

BAWUMIA COMES ACROSS AS HIS INVOLVEMENT IN GOVERNMENT IN THE LAST 8 YEARS WAS A FAILURE. ALL OF A SUDDEN HE IS A COMPLETELY NEW BAWUMIA.
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WAS THE TECHNOLOGY THERE 8 YEARS AGO, BAWUMIA?

DOES BAWUNIA HAVE A SENSE OF TIME?

BAWUMIA COMES ACROSS AS HIS INVOLVEMENT IN GOVERNMENT IN THE LAST 8 YEARS WAS A FAILURE. ALL OF A SUDDEN HE IS A COMPLETELY NEW BAWUMIA.

ALL BAWUMIA WANTS IS FOR HIS WIFE TO BE ADDRESSED AS THE FIRST LADY, FOR THAT IS WHAT SHE RUTHLESSLY DESIRES FROM HIM.
SO IN EFFECT, GHANA IS JUST A PAWN FOR BAWUMIA WOMANN'S DESIRE.

BAWUMIA IS ONLY GOOD FOR THE ILL-INFORMED.

IF YOU ARE WELL-INFORMED, BAWUMIA IS A REAL FAKE.
Francis Woode 1 year ago

I concur with you 100% -- this guy Bawumia is confused. Making him president would be the biggest mistake of our times. Vote massively against him this December !!!

I concur with you 100% -- this guy Bawumia is confused. Making him president would be the biggest mistake of our times. Vote massively against him this December !!!
Jkm 1 year ago

N u couldn't do this for the past 8 years

N u couldn't do this for the past 8 years
Gborlahn 1 year ago

The bill has increased because we are having to pay for waste and theft. It's as simple as that. I was at ECG office at LEKMA and an official admitted the serious theft going on around Teshie Rasta area. People are using air- ...
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The bill has increased because we are having to pay for waste and theft. It's as simple as that. I was at ECG office at LEKMA and an official admitted the serious theft going on around Teshie Rasta area. People are using air-conditioners 24/7 and are not paying for it.

It's these same ECG staff who are helping people to cheat the system.
John 1 year ago

Why wouldn't they do illegal connection when the so called elected people earning so much money are not even paying for utilities themselves ..

Why wouldn't they do illegal connection when the so called elected people earning so much money are not even paying for utilities themselves ..
Gfeneral 1 year ago

Those people think we Ghanaians are fools, He talk like he is talking to kindergarten chicken.

Those people think we Ghanaians are fools, He talk like he is talking to kindergarten chicken.
Wise Man. 1 year ago

Ghanians open your eyes and vote this liar out of office simple.He is a liar.

Ghanians open your eyes and vote this liar out of office simple.He is a liar.
Kof 1 year ago

Dr Bawumia, please check your facts. How did you determine that solar is cheaper than fusil fuel? Solar might be cleaner but fusil fuel is cheaper. The initial cost of solar is beyond most people's budget.
Readers, please d ...
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Dr Bawumia, please check your facts. How did you determine that solar is cheaper than fusil fuel? Solar might be cleaner but fusil fuel is cheaper. The initial cost of solar is beyond most people's budget.
Readers, please don't listen to Dr Bawumia 's gimmick.
Jake 1 year ago

This clown thinks that he is smart. Where is the 0ne village, one dam/ The one constituency one million USD, Kpawlugu multipurpose dam, etc? Do not annoy us.

This clown thinks that he is smart. Where is the 0ne village, one dam/ The one constituency one million USD, Kpawlugu multipurpose dam, etc? Do not annoy us.
IAI 1 year ago

Hmmm

Hmmm
.com 1 year ago

An oil rich country,Ghana,can not blame high electricity bills on importation of oil and gas for use in the generation of electricity ,and that of solar might not be enough for the industries. And gas must be used since it ...
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An oil rich country,Ghana,can not blame high electricity bills on importation of oil and gas for use in the generation of electricity ,and that of solar might not be enough for the industries. And gas must be used since it can not be stored in larger quantities.
Kwame Pee 1 year ago

When you have collapsed our currency to dollar what do you expect? We are not fools and you can't run away from your failure. Always looking for a way of escape. When people were not complaining about that in 2016 why now? P ...
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When you have collapsed our currency to dollar what do you expect? We are not fools and you can't run away from your failure. Always looking for a way of escape. When people were not complaining about that in 2016 why now? Please show us some respect and do something about the dollar rate. Fuel and gas prices are still the same but because you have collapsed our currency that's why it's costing us more for power please!
Marquis 1 year ago

Sorry the problem isnt about Oil & Gas. Its the numerous taxes heaped on power usage which have impacted the high power bills we pay.

Sorry the problem isnt about Oil & Gas. Its the numerous taxes heaped on power usage which have impacted the high power bills we pay.
Son of Buluk 1 year ago

You go explain taya jor. When the fundamentals are so weak, even electricity tarifs will expose you.

You go explain taya jor. When the fundamentals are so weak, even electricity tarifs will expose you.
Kobby11_11 1 year ago

Electricity tariffs have gone up slightly in Ghana, but it's still one of the lowest in terms of cost in our sub-region. It's the way we manage households, and even some govermental institutions and businesses consumptions, w ...
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Electricity tariffs have gone up slightly in Ghana, but it's still one of the lowest in terms of cost in our sub-region. It's the way we manage households, and even some govermental institutions and businesses consumptions, which is the problem. We us a people waste resources, and that's why our bills are high with these smart meters.
Bili 1 year ago

Eiiiy Bawumia you again, please we have not forgoten of 1D1F, 1V1D, 1Million dollar per constitency and you are now promosing 1District 1Solar. People of Ghana please becareful with this Man. I believe he is desperate for pow ...
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Eiiiy Bawumia you again, please we have not forgoten of 1D1F, 1V1D, 1Million dollar per constitency and you are now promosing 1District 1Solar. People of Ghana please becareful with this Man. I believe he is desperate for power. By the way who manages the exchange rate? and if you are really a good leader why not refine our oil here in Ghana. Please I voted for change in 2016 and I will do same in 2024 If God permits.
Ghanawatch 1 year ago

You see the political fox,Bawumia. He is taking advantage of the high cost of. electricity and gas under this government to promise Ghanaians cheap solar energy. He knows that he can lie to Ghanaians and still get their sup ...
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You see the political fox,Bawumia. He is taking advantage of the high cost of. electricity and gas under this government to promise Ghanaians cheap solar energy. He knows that he can lie to Ghanaians and still get their support. I don't blame him for Ghanaians are fickle-minded.
CuntikiT 1 year ago

Why not introduce that policy now?
For 8 good years you did not introduce solar power policy as a vice president. You think Ghanaians are stupid?
You're a bitch.

Why not introduce that policy now?
For 8 good years you did not introduce solar power policy as a vice president. You think Ghanaians are stupid?
You're a bitch.
Watchman 1 year ago

I want to know if Bawumia is not tired of promises. He did promise a new harbour at Cape Coast. He did promise to provide toilets and water in all villages within 2 years.

I want to know if Bawumia is not tired of promises. He did promise a new harbour at Cape Coast. He did promise to provide toilets and water in all villages within 2 years.
FRANCIS 1 year ago

WHY ARE WE IMPORTING OIL AND GAS WHILST WE HAVE OIL, WHATS THE POINT IN EXPORTING OUR OIL OUTSIDE CAN BAWUMIA ANSWER THIS QUESTION

WHY ARE WE IMPORTING OIL AND GAS WHILST WE HAVE OIL, WHATS THE POINT IN EXPORTING OUR OIL OUTSIDE CAN BAWUMIA ANSWER THIS QUESTION
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PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33) 1 year ago

HE STILL WANTS TO BE PRESIDENT CHALE. SUCH A COUNTRY CALLED GHANA

HE STILL WANTS TO BE PRESIDENT CHALE. SUCH A COUNTRY CALLED GHANA
Truth 1 year ago

Ofui!

Ofui!
Duncan 1 year ago

It is about the cedi depreciation

It is about the cedi depreciation
Ama 1 year ago

This guy is a fraud.

This guy is a fraud.
Rogue Lawyer 1 year ago

For the past 8years you did not know that solar is the Answer?
How could the voters trust you again ?
Didn't you complain about the high tariff of Electricity Bills when you were in opposition?
Something you used it as ...
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For the past 8years you did not know that solar is the Answer?
How could the voters trust you again ?
Didn't you complain about the high tariff of Electricity Bills when you were in opposition?
Something you used it as a campaign song against NDC in 2016, do you still need another 4years mandate before you could solve the problem?
Then you are more than incompetent
NPP foolish Dog (Anyidoho) 1 year ago

So Bawumia didn't know of this while he was in opposition making noise that electricity cost more than rent? No wonder he is but a confused driver mate

So Bawumia didn't know of this while he was in opposition making noise that electricity cost more than rent? No wonder he is but a confused driver mate
Anasco 1 year ago

Please stop lying because solar isn't hydroelectric so you still need a corresponding plant for the night

Please stop lying because solar isn't hydroelectric so you still need a corresponding plant for the night
Cici 1 year ago

Bawuliar is suffering from an incurable lying syndrome.

Bawuliar is suffering from an incurable lying syndrome.
Ex-Pope 1 year ago

Failed fake guru economist Aplanke Bawumia is a certified serial liar. His Julor House NPP galamsey government is too busy looting and mismanaging, and thus has no time to effectively run the nation.

Failed fake guru economist Aplanke Bawumia is a certified serial liar. His Julor House NPP galamsey government is too busy looting and mismanaging, and thus has no time to effectively run the nation.
Batule 1 year ago

Why are there no Wind Turbines, as we can see across the globe? Solar is good, but some electricity power must be stored in batteries, in order to have light after sunset. Batteries are expensive and new batteries we have to ...
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Why are there no Wind Turbines, as we can see across the globe? Solar is good, but some electricity power must be stored in batteries, in order to have light after sunset. Batteries are expensive and new batteries we have to buy after five or six years. People pay for electricity supply but often there's power outage happens. World Bank and IMF have sent money to cope with these problems. Those loans pay back the same people who have paid already for power supply. They pay double.
Shelter 1 year ago

Infact, words cannot describe your incompetent. You are a disgrace and a liar.
You are saying the high cost of electricity power is due to the cost of what importation of gas and oil. God will judge you. You came and destro ...
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Infact, words cannot describe your incompetent. You are a disgrace and a liar.
You are saying the high cost of electricity power is due to the cost of what importation of gas and oil. God will judge you. You came and destroyed everything someone work hard for, you have destroyed everything from water, electricity, and even the currency, infact the exchange rate has exposed your fundamentals. I pray God have mercy on you. You claim you are a Muslim but your mouth is full of deceit and liars.....
Reality 1 year ago

We are producing oil and gas, so why go about buying same ?
This is cluelessness and incompetence.

We are producing oil and gas, so why go about buying same ?
This is cluelessness and incompetence.
Saint Frank 1 year ago

Incompetent statements,do you remember when you were in opposition how you complained bitterly about electricity rates? You even said electricity bills are expensive than monthly rents ??? Now you are in power still talking a ...
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Incompetent statements,do you remember when you were in opposition how you complained bitterly about electricity rates? You even said electricity bills are expensive than monthly rents ??? Now you are in power still talking and complaining to who??? You now using electricity to make campaign promises again so judge yourself you now demonstrating your incompetency and incredibility .You are total failure
gaf 1 year ago

This isca piece of shirt. Who will believe you, Bawumia.

This isca piece of shirt. Who will believe you, Bawumia.
gaf 1 year ago

This is a piece of shit. Who will believe you, Bawumia.

This is a piece of shit. Who will believe you, Bawumia.
Sowah 1 year ago

It looks like the fundamentals has exposed Dr. Bawumia.
When you open your mouth too wide when not on the saddle (government) your own voice will echo what you said. We should all be careful the way we judge.

It looks like the fundamentals has exposed Dr. Bawumia.
When you open your mouth too wide when not on the saddle (government) your own voice will echo what you said. We should all be careful the way we judge.
@Godisking 1 year ago

Your nonsense promises will end on 06 Dec. Are you not in government? Do something now to ease the sufferings of Ghanaians. FAKE PROMISES.

Your nonsense promises will end on 06 Dec. Are you not in government? Do something now to ease the sufferings of Ghanaians. FAKE PROMISES.
Ghana paaa nii 1 year ago

How this new digital telephone light meters is draining our pocket. But u got money to share every day and no one cares about it. Since NPP people are Angel including ur minister like Cecilia even her house girls also can bui ...
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How this new digital telephone light meters is draining our pocket. But u got money to share every day and no one cares about it. Since NPP people are Angel including ur minister like Cecilia even her house girls also can built houses because NPP is on power. Hmmmm. GOD IS WATCHING
Nkrumamist 1 year ago

This is most nonsense answers I have ever heard a PhD in Economics explains to The layman of the cause of the power at moment.

The Government is inefficient and incompetent people handling the entire energy sector and the ...
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This is most nonsense answers I have ever heard a PhD in Economics explains to The layman of the cause of the power at moment.

The Government is inefficient and incompetent people handling the entire energy sector and the economy.

He mean to tell us for the past 8’years he did not known Soloar could cut the cost of energy and implemented a plan to establish the strategic Soloar farms? but not that you are campaigning to be a president u are urging them to vote for u because u will be implementing a solar driving energy strategy to reduce cost???

When will that program implement soon you become the president?? When will the program beginning to yield results ?and how are you financing that? With the country debts almost emptied the coffin of the save net??

We all Know we import this and that to get energy but have your government did that and paid for ? Why power cost is so high at moment? is this the answer you give to a demanding citizens looking for the cause??? Sorry to you Ghanafuo and only if I are fool u vote for this lair
Nkrumamist 1 year ago

I just don’t know why Mahama refused to debate this guy and put him in a toilet bowl???

Everything he mentions is nonsense nkoaaaaa

I just don’t know why Mahama refused to debate this guy and put him in a toilet bowl???

Everything he mentions is nonsense nkoaaaaa
Nkrumamist 1 year ago

So what happened to your so called Gold for Oil didn’t that policy secure enough oil for generating power if I say we import oil ?? Mean while what happened to the oil
Production in Ghana u guys commission for exploration? ...
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So what happened to your so called Gold for Oil didn’t that policy secure enough oil for generating power if I say we import oil ?? Mean while what happened to the oil
Production in Ghana u guys commission for exploration??

What a joke this guy is

I fact if this guy wins the eke I will never foot step Ghana not even for holidays again it’s absolutely nonsense that people like this guy joke with The Nkrumah Ghana.

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