I'll grow economy by 8% in 2017 - Mahama

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OLD SOLDIER 7 years ago

Author:- Deep Thought .....
NPP Parliamentary candidates and their executives should be very vigilant and patriotic to the party. If they try to bribe you,you can either take the money since it's from the taxpayers money or ...
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Author:- Deep Thought .....
NPP Parliamentary candidates and their executives should be very vigilant and patriotic to the party. If they try to bribe you,you can either take the money since it's from the taxpayers money or reject but never do their wish because we will benefit as a country if NPP wins. Blessings!
Papa 7 years ago

EVERYBODY EXCEPT NPP HYPOCRITES CAN'T APPRECIATE YOUR GOOD WORKS.

EVERYBODY EXCEPT NPP HYPOCRITES CAN'T APPRECIATE YOUR GOOD WORKS.
OLD SOLDIER 7 years ago

Author:- Naa Yaa .....
Mahama there should never be a second term for you,you don't deserve one.
Ghana is voting for a change,because you are incompetent and not a good president.
Mahama's NDC administration have brought ...
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Author:- Naa Yaa .....
Mahama there should never be a second term for you,you don't deserve one.
Ghana is voting for a change,because you are incompetent and not a good president.
Mahama's NDC administration have brought nothing but untold hardship.
Who has enjoyed 4yrs of dumsor? and does not believe that Mahama is corrupt? Mahama and the NDC may believe that accepting the Ford SUV as a gift is ok by Mahama,but we know it to be a conflict of interest and that is corruption.
We need a change of government in Ghana,and unless Mahama and the NDC rigs the election,there will be a change this December.
We have a lot of competent people who can move Ghana forward.
Adu Boah 7 years ago

Ghanaians have seen it all and can testify with the commissioning various community schools, hospitals, roads; they have decided to vote for one candidate and that candidate is JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA (Chief of Development and pe ...
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Ghanaians have seen it all and can testify with the commissioning various community schools, hospitals, roads; they have decided to vote for one candidate and that candidate is JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA (Chief of Development and peace). With 4 years, he has fulfilled 56% of its promises. NPP has nothing to say but to dispute what the man has done. In records, NDC administration has invested massively in the transformation and changing of lives.
OLD SOLDIER 7 years ago

Author:- AGBESI KWESI .....
…The Ghana Armed Forces has denied media reports that it has assigned men to protect President John Mahama’s brother, Ibrahim Mahama.

Media reports have suggested that soldiers have been d ...
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Author:- AGBESI KWESI .....
…The Ghana Armed Forces has denied media reports that it has assigned men to protect President John Mahama’s brother, Ibrahim Mahama.

Media reports have suggested that soldiers have been detailed to guard the President’s brother after pictures of him in the company of soldiers while on a health walk emerged on social media.

But in a statement to clarify the matter, the Armed Forces Command condemned the act and assured that the necessary action is being taking to address the issue.

“The Military High command has taken a serious exception of the bad conduct in respect of soldiers who participated in a health walk and were alleged to have been providing close protection to Mr. Ibrahim Mahama.

“The Military High Command wish to state that it has not assigned any soldier as body guard to Mr. Ibrahim Mahama. The soldiers in question were assigned as part of the security detail at the flagstaff House,” the statement signed by Director Public Affairs Colonel Aggrey-Quashie noted…..
Papa 7 years ago

IF YOU CAN EVEN GROW 100 PERCENT ECONOMY ,YOU ARE PACKING AWAY NEXY YEAR.COME DECEMBER 7

IF YOU CAN EVEN GROW 100 PERCENT ECONOMY ,YOU ARE PACKING AWAY NEXY YEAR.COME DECEMBER 7
OLD SOLDIER 7 years ago

AUTHOR: DON DEE -----Listen to another stomach chief from Aburi , u are so low class & such a cheap chief who thinks about ur stomach only . How much cash has been given to u or the V8 ?? . I feel so embarrassed to call u my ...
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AUTHOR: DON DEE -----Listen to another stomach chief from Aburi , u are so low class & such a cheap chief who thinks about ur stomach only . How much cash has been given to u or the V8 ?? . I feel so embarrassed to call u my chief becus u don't speak for me & U don't represent us . We the youth of Aburi are suffering , no jobs , no hope and no role models but becus u want to go into the good books of MAHAMA u stand up and spew rubbish, nonsense and trash . What has the NDC done for the people of Aburi ?! . U have lost my last respect for u and listen , the NPP will win & u will find ur self in a tight corner . Useless & corrupt chief , shame on u . Change is coming & Nana Addo will be the next prez of Ghana becus the NDC is a total mess !
Adu Boah 7 years ago

Ghanaians especially the NPP supporters should admit the fact that H.E President Mahama has done more than them in their term of office and voting the NPP back into power is not sending Ghana back to its HIPC ways; which we d ...
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Ghanaians especially the NPP supporters should admit the fact that H.E President Mahama has done more than them in their term of office and voting the NPP back into power is not sending Ghana back to its HIPC ways; which we don't like. Ghanaians are crying for money into their pocket and the right person for such job is President Mahama.
Adu Boah 7 years ago

Ghanaians are not looking at the promises to vote but looking at the records of both parties and it is a fact that the NDC administration has massively and undoubtedly proven that they are capable and ready to invest more int ...
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Ghanaians are not looking at the promises to vote but looking at the records of both parties and it is a fact that the NDC administration has massively and undoubtedly proven that they are capable and ready to invest more into the nation to bring peace, stability and progress in the lives of Ghanaians.
Omanba Pa, lslington - London 7 years ago

Ghanaians will never ever allow NDC to rule for 12 years with hard economy are we so stupid? Mahama get it right that you are going to opposition no doubt about that. Okay?

Ghanaians will never ever allow NDC to rule for 12 years with hard economy are we so stupid? Mahama get it right that you are going to opposition no doubt about that. Okay?
Adu Boah 7 years ago

Ghanaians are already feeling the change happening in their lives. Now children can go to school and have quality education and quality healthcare with the NHIS. These should tell you that Ghanaians are ready and won't change ...
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Ghanaians are already feeling the change happening in their lives. Now children can go to school and have quality education and quality healthcare with the NHIS. These should tell you that Ghanaians are ready and won't change their mind when it comes to voting for President John Dramani Mahama on Dec 7.
Adu Boah 7 years ago

President Mahama has proven beyond doubt that he is capable of governing Ghana and transforming it one of the best African continent any foreign investor can depend on. Ghana is moving forward with quality and durable infrast ...
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President Mahama has proven beyond doubt that he is capable of governing Ghana and transforming it one of the best African continent any foreign investor can depend on. Ghana is moving forward with quality and durable infrastructure. Compared to 2008, we have seen a great change in our economy, social and political atmosphere. Thanks to President Mahama for such great works.
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Galbose 7 years ago

Always building foundation. It's ok. stop the foundation building and put up the structure. lies.

Always building foundation. It's ok. stop the foundation building and put up the structure. lies.
Adu Boah 7 years ago

we admit that the Mahama-led administration has yet to have firm grips on the economy to turn it around; many other sectors of national life are yet to be controlled and problems tackled to our satisfaction. We must admit tha ...
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we admit that the Mahama-led administration has yet to have firm grips on the economy to turn it around; many other sectors of national life are yet to be controlled and problems tackled to our satisfaction. We must admit that the going has been tough, but the consolation is that the government hasn't been sleeping. That is why it is asking for its tenure to be renewed at Election 2016. I support it!!
Cutlass 7 years ago

You will no longer be on power so it's pointless talk.

You will no longer be on power so it's pointless talk.
Adu Boah 7 years ago

Friends, join me to show some love to President John Dramani Mahama because it is hard to find someone who is kind. Some people may loathe him, but there are much more who love and believe in him, and I'm one of them.

Friends, join me to show some love to President John Dramani Mahama because it is hard to find someone who is kind. Some people may loathe him, but there are much more who love and believe in him, and I'm one of them.
OP. London 7 years ago

John Mahama deserve Red card he can't do anything Good for the people of Ghana
Mahama the Destroyer he's Cursed, Thief, Lier and Incompetent Vote him Out .

John Mahama deserve Red card he can't do anything Good for the people of Ghana
Mahama the Destroyer he's Cursed, Thief, Lier and Incompetent Vote him Out .
Adu Boah 7 years ago

I am more than happy that President Mahama has focused on this aspect of governance and is using public funds to prove to the citizens that providing facilities for them is a sure step toward giving them the chance to uplift ...
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I am more than happy that President Mahama has focused on this aspect of governance and is using public funds to prove to the citizens that providing facilities for them is a sure step toward giving them the chance to uplift themselves. The government won't be fixated on infrastructural development in its second term but on measures to improve livelihood, taking advantage of the infrastructural base already laid.
Kanawu 7 years ago

YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO GROW GHANA'S ECONOMY BY 16%

YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO GROW GHANA'S ECONOMY BY 16%
Adu Boah 7 years ago

Providing infrastructure comes with a huge price, though, which immediately manifests in the cost of living. And which the NPP rogue politicians are highlighting as the government's failure. Their tunnel-vision approach to po ...
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Providing infrastructure comes with a huge price, though, which immediately manifests in the cost of living. And which the NPP rogue politicians are highlighting as the government's failure. Their tunnel-vision approach to politics won't let them see anything good in a party and government that they regard as their nemesis. But merely wishing that government out of the way won't pave the way for them to be in power.
Pat K 7 years ago

U talk too much Mahama . U sing to ur own useless praises & dance ur own dance . I feel sorry for u becus as Ghanaians we are fed up with ur Ananse stories . The entire NDC is fake , u are clueless and aimless . We don't eve ...
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U talk too much Mahama . U sing to ur own useless praises & dance ur own dance . I feel sorry for u becus as Ghanaians we are fed up with ur Ananse stories . The entire NDC is fake , u are clueless and aimless . We don't even feel the BS u talking about . Ghana is going wayward and economic conditions are extremely hard. Over the last 8 years is nothing but corruption , stealing , rudeness , arrogance and disrespect . Listen we will not vote for u & ur NDC SO SHUT UP U DEAD GOAT ! The economic situation in Ghana is worse
Adu Boah 7 years ago

Those who are vilifying President Mahama are those who do not know him, or hate him. The young man from Bole is a friend, and a true friend is the one who encourages and brings the best out of his or her friend. I don't easil ...
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Those who are vilifying President Mahama are those who do not know him, or hate him. The young man from Bole is a friend, and a true friend is the one who encourages and brings the best out of his or her friend. I don't easily believe in things or people, but if I do, I do it with passion.
SIMPLE TRUTH 7 years ago

mahama stop talking RUBISH ,before people begin to REPLY you in the same VEIN.RESPECT the office you are holding,REASON well and stop the utterances simply annoying.

mahama stop talking RUBISH ,before people begin to REPLY you in the same VEIN.RESPECT the office you are holding,REASON well and stop the utterances simply annoying.
Kofi Kyei, London 7 years ago

Where did you get those phantom unemployment figures, Mr.Fantasist?? Keep dreaming: You'll surely be history come December 7.

Where did you get those phantom unemployment figures, Mr.Fantasist?? Keep dreaming: You'll surely be history come December 7.
Mon Steelo 7 years ago

Anyone believe what he's saying?
From above 8% he was given down to nearly 2%? Bloated by debt and loans ? Recession in the corner if the markets and investors keep going to Asia ? Credit rating at B negative? No cohesivene ...
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Anyone believe what he's saying?
From above 8% he was given down to nearly 2%? Bloated by debt and loans ? Recession in the corner if the markets and investors keep going to Asia ? Credit rating at B negative? No cohesiveness in policy and regulations for the people ?
He only started rushing to do something in the past 5 months because of re- election. After that, can he be trusted to maintain anything ?

Many are banging their heads against brick walls because ndc is not credible . Unless John Mahama gets rid of drift wood and loud mouth nonproductives, trims his party into a reduced credible professional group, pays more attention to his own instead of selling all our Crown Jewels to foreigners who are then giving us our money as loans , then ,... .....
Someone should open his eyes
Last warrior 7 years ago

Ghanaians for granted taking the ECONOMY as JOKE when people are struggling coming up with unnecessary comments which GHANAIANS don't need now

Ghanaians for granted taking the ECONOMY as JOKE when people are struggling coming up with unnecessary comments which GHANAIANS don't need now
Kalim Baaba 7 years ago

He sees THE WRITTINGS on the WALLS that his DAYS are numbered Now,IF even he can grow it to 99.9% we still don't need such a useless tribalistic incompetent MAN anymore-JUST PACK AND GET LOST.

He sees THE WRITTINGS on the WALLS that his DAYS are numbered Now,IF even he can grow it to 99.9% we still don't need such a useless tribalistic incompetent MAN anymore-JUST PACK AND GET LOST.
BARAYASSU 7 years ago

MAHAMA,why are you struggling for something you already won by dint of your hard work.JMTOASO!TOASO

MAHAMA,why are you struggling for something you already won by dint of your hard work.JMTOASO!TOASO
Omanba Pa, lslington - London 7 years ago

Idiots in Ghana will cry harder with JDM and NDC government on 7 December this year only if the election will come on. Who told you that Ghanaians will permit NDC to rule for 12 years at this dispensation? "Emma so da" No way ...
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Idiots in Ghana will cry harder with JDM and NDC government on 7 December this year only if the election will come on. Who told you that Ghanaians will permit NDC to rule for 12 years at this dispensation? "Emma so da" No way!
KANA 7 years ago

DOES THIS WISDOMLESS AND VISIONLESS MAN THOUGHT GHANAIANS ARE FOOLS READ ISAIAH 1:20-23. JEREMIAH 17:11 AND GALATIANS 6:7

DOES THIS WISDOMLESS AND VISIONLESS MAN THOUGHT GHANAIANS ARE FOOLS READ ISAIAH 1:20-23. JEREMIAH 17:11 AND GALATIANS 6:7
kwaku-Holland 7 years ago

at this joke. 3.6% only? even Europe or advanced and matured economies don't post such stupid figures. 3.6% unemployed? yeah right! Mahama, you live in a bubble. scores of young people idling around during the day are employ ...
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at this joke. 3.6% only? even Europe or advanced and matured economies don't post such stupid figures. 3.6% unemployed? yeah right! Mahama, you live in a bubble. scores of young people idling around during the day are employed? hahahha
Naa Yaa 7 years ago

Mahama you sound like a wounded dog,kicking and barking going down.
Mahama you need another green book just for your promises after 2017 election and keep it for yourself. Ghana is changing you Mahama for Nana Akufo-Addo in ...
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Mahama you sound like a wounded dog,kicking and barking going down.
Mahama you need another green book just for your promises after 2017 election and keep it for yourself. Ghana is changing you Mahama for Nana Akufo-Addo in December,2016.
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Dr Robert K Glah 7 years ago

Prez Mahama will win on all his visions and goals and make the Great African Dream come true. Every real voter should vote for Prez Mahama in order to see the Great African dream.

The Great African Dream is a social order ...
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Prez Mahama will win on all his visions and goals and make the Great African Dream come true. Every real voter should vote for Prez Mahama in order to see the Great African dream.

The Great African Dream is a social order of equal opportunity and prosperity in which every man and woman shall be able to realize their genetic potential with measurable focused work.
kojo 7 years ago

How did u arrive at the figure?

How did u arrive at the figure?
you 7 years ago

See you,no wonder we still have unemployed graduate dead goat

See you,no wonder we still have unemployed graduate dead goat
Obaapa 7 years ago

This man sounds really stupid.

This man sounds really stupid.
KWEKU JK 7 years ago

No suprise, it is only under president Mahama's administration that the growth of the economy never comes to fruition. It is either
1. economy will take off next ...
2. economy is about to take off
3. economy has started ...
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No suprise, it is only under president Mahama's administration that the growth of the economy never comes to fruition. It is either
1. economy will take off next ...
2. economy is about to take off
3. economy has started taking ...
4. growth of the economy would be felt ...
Unstable minded Mahama why do you do this to Ghana?
Talk is Cheap for Mahama 7 years ago

This man does not know what he is talking about. By how much did he grow it in 8 years? Even his vice who knows some baby economics will not talk so optimistically. OF COURSE WE THE MASSES KNOW HE DOES NOT KNOW WHAT HE IS TAL ...
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This man does not know what he is talking about. By how much did he grow it in 8 years? Even his vice who knows some baby economics will not talk so optimistically. OF COURSE WE THE MASSES KNOW HE DOES NOT KNOW WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT.
Char 7 years ago

Change the word "economy" to my families bank account ....haha you losers I building my bank account very well .....all ready for my time in exile in Dubai ....

Change the word "economy" to my families bank account ....haha you losers I building my bank account very well .....all ready for my time in exile in Dubai ....
Damba Amusey, Tamale 7 years ago

Why didn't yuo do it in the past 8 years. Pack and go, my dear friend"dead goat" .

Why didn't yuo do it in the past 8 years. Pack and go, my dear friend"dead goat" .
bill 7 years ago

And who is going to give you that chance again ?
You will enjoy your stolen money in jail.
As for your bro ibrahim and merchant bank, the day of reckoning is fast approaching.
We shall bring that fool, agambire the dog eat ...
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And who is going to give you that chance again ?
You will enjoy your stolen money in jail.
As for your bro ibrahim and merchant bank, the day of reckoning is fast approaching.
We shall bring that fool, agambire the dog eater and put him in jail to rot.
You think Ghanaians are fools.
Nonsense
BOY KOFI 7 years ago

Mr President,this is exactly what you have to do to finish NPP because they have no substance in their campaign to challenge you.They can even not debate you on this pragmatic overture because their manifesto is populist,ther ...
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Mr President,this is exactly what you have to do to finish NPP because they have no substance in their campaign to challenge you.They can even not debate you on this pragmatic overture because their manifesto is populist,there is no single economic projection in it.Prez Mahama should build his campaign around 3 main pillars,Energy,Economy and Social affairs.More importantly,explain them in a simple language so that even school children can understand.NDC must stay away from NPP's populist campaign.There is also one area that NDC should expect the opposition parties to tackle them,that's the socio-economic impact.For example,how do you explain to an ordinary man the reason why electricity bills are higher than a house rent for example.Thank you.
Derek Sangari 7 years ago

All we hear is I will, I will. When are we going to hear I have. Stop the propaganda and address issues

All we hear is I will, I will. When are we going to hear I have. Stop the propaganda and address issues
Kwabena 7 years ago

What prevented you, Mr President, from growing the economy during your tenure as chairman of Ghana's economic management team whilst Vice for 3 years and nearly 5 years as President?
Going you MUST go.

What prevented you, Mr President, from growing the economy during your tenure as chairman of Ghana's economic management team whilst Vice for 3 years and nearly 5 years as President?
Going you MUST go.
Amega 7 years ago

Unfortunately you are late.

Unfortunately you are late.
TULA 7 years ago

NO CANNOT BECAUSE YOUR PLANS ARE BSAED ON GETTING THE CHINA LOAN: THIS NOT POSSIBLE BECAUSE CHINA ARE VERY STRICT : THEY GIVE CASH FOR NOTHING LIKE THE IMF OR THE WORLD BANK: STOPP TELLING LIES TO THE PEOPLE .

NO CANNOT BECAUSE YOUR PLANS ARE BSAED ON GETTING THE CHINA LOAN: THIS NOT POSSIBLE BECAUSE CHINA ARE VERY STRICT : THEY GIVE CASH FOR NOTHING LIKE THE IMF OR THE WORLD BANK: STOPP TELLING LIES TO THE PEOPLE .
CHANGEC IS EMINENT 7 years ago

That was what Kuffour and Npp did 10 years ago even in the year of global economic recession taking from as low as 3% NDC growth in 2009 n you were suppossed to build on the average of 7/8 growth even without oil n take it up ...
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That was what Kuffour and Npp did 10 years ago even in the year of global economic recession taking from as low as 3% NDC growth in 2009 n you were suppossed to build on the average of 7/8 growth even without oil n take it up higher n you are taking us back to 2007/8. Masa you have done your best in 8 years, May God give the opportunity to another person who can do it better. Ameeeeeeeen

I'll grow economy by 8% in 2017 - Mahama

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