ASHANTI FILLS 10, AKYEM HAS 6, AKUAPEM GETS 3, including CHIEF OF STAFF. BRONG AHAFO HAS 4 including BNI, GA HAS 4 including Prof. Ocquaye, Lord Commey. VOLTA HAS 2, NORTHERNERS GET 7 including 1 DAGOMBA, 1 KONKONBA, 1 GRUNSH ... read full comment
ASHANTI FILLS 10, AKYEM HAS 6, AKUAPEM GETS 3, including CHIEF OF STAFF. BRONG AHAFO HAS 4 including BNI, GA HAS 4 including Prof. Ocquaye, Lord Commey. VOLTA HAS 2, NORTHERNERS GET 7 including 1 DAGOMBA, 1 KONKONBA, 1 GRUNSHIE, ETC. B.A, AKUAPEM WITH ASHANTI & AKYEM TAKE 20 OF THE 36 APPOINTMENTS. THE REST ARE: 1 GONJA, 1 NZIMA, 1 EWUTU/SENYA 1 AHANTA. SO FAR THOSE SNUBBED ARE ALSO THOSE WHO VOTED MASSIVELY FOR NPP: FANTI, KWAHU, SEFWI. IF NANA ADDO CORRECTS THE IMBALANCE WITH DEPUTIES FOR 4 NEGLECTED GROUPS, INCLUDING UPPER MANYA....NO ONE HAS REASON TO COMPLAIN.
Zoobie-Zoobie 7 years ago
Are you sure of your break-down?
Are you sure of your break-down?
Abu Jomo Stavanger Norway 7 years ago
You are crazy, there is no Dagomba in the nominees, It serves Dagbon people right, fooled by so call Dombo party tradition
You are crazy, there is no Dagomba in the nominees, It serves Dagbon people right, fooled by so call Dombo party tradition
$aint Ghfuo: Black Excellence !!! 7 years ago
The party that wins the most parliamentary seats in any region deserves to assume regional authority or be the new regional minister. The president must therefore appoint regional ministers based on this premise. For example, ... read full comment
The party that wins the most parliamentary seats in any region deserves to assume regional authority or be the new regional minister. The president must therefore appoint regional ministers based on this premise. For example, if ppp wins the most parliamentary seats in Volta region. The president must appoint a ppp parliamentary candidate from the Volta region as the new regional minister. This is how regional progress can be achieved. Amend the constitution
Dr. Blacksmith 7 years ago
I agree that the constitution should be changed, and allow the people and not the president ELECT the regional minister. This will also help control the power of the President and prevent the "winner takes all" attitude of Gh ... read full comment
I agree that the constitution should be changed, and allow the people and not the president ELECT the regional minister. This will also help control the power of the President and prevent the "winner takes all" attitude of Ghana politics
GAGAGAGA 7 years ago
it all boils down to competence.
it all boils down to competence.
Kwame 7 years ago
THEY CAN NAME KENNEDY AGYAPONG THEIR PRESIDENT IF THEY WANT. WHAT ABOUT THEIR POPE, SINCE GHANAIANS ARE SO RELIGIOUS?
THEY CAN NAME KENNEDY AGYAPONG THEIR PRESIDENT IF THEY WANT. WHAT ABOUT THEIR POPE, SINCE GHANAIANS ARE SO RELIGIOUS?
NANA NANAA NANA 7 years ago
why criticize a one week old government. I hope Ghanaians will stop this stupid act and contribute logically to helping NANA salvage the economy.
why criticize a one week old government. I hope Ghanaians will stop this stupid act and contribute logically to helping NANA salvage the economy.
Sir- Riscky 7 years ago
help salvage which economy. Ghana is a lucky country now oooo, like we have a lawyer for a President & an economics guru as a vice so who else could down these ppl. I learnt HE mr veep ws crying dat dey inherited a bad econmy ... read full comment
help salvage which economy. Ghana is a lucky country now oooo, like we have a lawyer for a President & an economics guru as a vice so who else could down these ppl. I learnt HE mr veep ws crying dat dey inherited a bad econmy..,,??? bt he should hv known better & prompt Nana when Nana ws making such promises. we give u ppl only 18mnths to render,,, else||| fire hahahahaha
GAGAGAGA 7 years ago
YOU ARE JUST A MASK, NO IDENTITY. ALLOW US TO PISS
YOU ARE JUST A MASK, NO IDENTITY. ALLOW US TO PISS
LOOK AT THEM 7 years ago
HMMMMM
HMMMMM
Nkrumah 7 years ago
It is about competence.
These Chiefs must be called to order.
NPP must not go NDC way where idiots dictated leadership.
Ken speaks anyhow wit no respect and a tribalist like a nyebro.
We don't want him
It is about competence.
These Chiefs must be called to order.
NPP must not go NDC way where idiots dictated leadership.
Ken speaks anyhow wit no respect and a tribalist like a nyebro.
We don't want him
Pat 7 years ago
He is such a rude misogynistic man. A detriment to the NPP!
He is such a rude misogynistic man. A detriment to the NPP!
Omanba Pa, Islington-London 7 years ago
Ken Agyapong is the only noble MP l admired in Ghana. He has Ghana in his heart. Ken problem is that he knew Ghana can do better but we have sorrounded evil and satanists men to rule over us and due to that ken cannot stand w ... read full comment
Ken Agyapong is the only noble MP l admired in Ghana. He has Ghana in his heart. Ken problem is that he knew Ghana can do better but we have sorrounded evil and satanists men to rule over us and due to that ken cannot stand with that. How can we gave wayome over 52 million Ghana cedis to chop free of charge yet we have men to defend him. Aaaba! This can only happens in Ghana. Shine your eyes you bitches.
Zoobie-Zoobie 7 years ago
Ghana going to the dogs...fools for ministerial appointments
Ghana going to the dogs...fools for ministerial appointments
Nakwakye 7 years ago
Zoobie-Zoobie you start your insults again !!
Zoobie-Zoobie you start your insults again !!
oppong london 7 years ago
kennedy deserves that only if wants ministerial appointment,because i overheard him on radio that,ministerial appointment can retrogress his businesses.anyway ken is good for development for that job.
kennedy deserves that only if wants ministerial appointment,because i overheard him on radio that,ministerial appointment can retrogress his businesses.anyway ken is good for development for that job.
Anne 7 years ago
This bush man who doesn't know she. To sit up! Please spare us!
This bush man who doesn't know she. To sit up! Please spare us!
BJ 7 years ago
HOW CAN A CHIEF VIEW A MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENT AS A REWARD? WHAT KIND OF REWARD IS THIS? THESE CHIEFS MUST STOP THIS CHILDISH BEHAVIOUR.
HOW CAN A CHIEF VIEW A MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENT AS A REWARD? WHAT KIND OF REWARD IS THIS? THESE CHIEFS MUST STOP THIS CHILDISH BEHAVIOUR.
sam 7 years ago
Ken himself does not want it. also making sitting MP REGIONAL minister. It doesn't help in parliamentary proceedings as they are most time absent in parliament. The chiefs should stop this advocacy.
Ken himself does not want it. also making sitting MP REGIONAL minister. It doesn't help in parliamentary proceedings as they are most time absent in parliament. The chiefs should stop this advocacy.
Ike 7 years ago
Ken is the Boris Johnson of Ghana
Ken is the Boris Johnson of Ghana
Akhnaten 7 years ago
How could a semi-literate Agyapong be made a minister. How is he going to run affairs. His parliament floor is Adom fm studios. How can he possibly be a regional minister for he has not got the capacity or wherewithal to be ... read full comment
How could a semi-literate Agyapong be made a minister. How is he going to run affairs. His parliament floor is Adom fm studios. How can he possibly be a regional minister for he has not got the capacity or wherewithal to be a minister. Sorry
sam 7 years ago
you guys comment base onb hatred.we have been deceived by the fact that ones a person is highly educated, then he or she is competent in holding a psoition. our history tell us that our best performing ministers in our histor ... read full comment
you guys comment base onb hatred.we have been deceived by the fact that ones a person is highly educated, then he or she is competent in holding a psoition. our history tell us that our best performing ministers in our history in the likes of Krobo Edusie were not highly educated by they delivered than the so called highly educated guys. compare some minsiters we had in the just ended government to Ken. is not all about reading, writing and speaking english to the highest level. have you ever listened to Ken on Joy or tv3? if you have you will not say what you are saying. He is a major contributor in the house of parliament if really listen to parliamentary proceedings. You guys just hate him for his no nonsense style. Omama ho y3 3hi.
ghman us 7 years ago
What did he deliver? He bought a golden bed. Education is important. Had Nkrumah not being educated do you think he would have had the vision he had?
What did he deliver? He bought a golden bed. Education is important. Had Nkrumah not being educated do you think he would have had the vision he had?
Sofia 7 years ago
Please Nana Addo don't listen to these chiefs who have been bribed to talk.Kennedy always says things and tells people Nana Addo wants to do this and that as if he is Nana's son.NPP be smart with the people you appoint.
Please Nana Addo don't listen to these chiefs who have been bribed to talk.Kennedy always says things and tells people Nana Addo wants to do this and that as if he is Nana's son.NPP be smart with the people you appoint.
Joe Akakpo 7 years ago
Nonsense
Nonsense
Dr Adams 7 years ago
How can can he address people officially?
How can can he address people officially?
Isaac 7 years ago
that nonsense man need cocaine minister period
that nonsense man need cocaine minister period
xxxxxxxxxx 7 years ago
indian spiritualist in ghana call for all o244908520 spiritual help black magic money.healing protection charming position
indian spiritualist in ghana call for all o244908520 spiritual help black magic money.healing protection charming position
anna 7 years ago
pls Kwamena Duncan reginal minister thanks
pls Kwamena Duncan reginal minister thanks
Ghanaba 7 years ago
If every District or Region wants the President to appoint their locals for ministerial Posts ,then there is no need forming Parties.Each Chief or Region should bring a candidate for a particular Post.
If every District or Region wants the President to appoint their locals for ministerial Posts ,then there is no need forming Parties.Each Chief or Region should bring a candidate for a particular Post.
Akua Sarpomaaa 7 years ago
No erratic character should be made head of a regional security council. Because as a regional minister, the law makes you the automatic chair of the regional security council.
No erratic character should be made head of a regional security council. Because as a regional minister, the law makes you the automatic chair of the regional security council.
Rude Bwoy 7 years ago
If a corrupt greedy bastard like Aqiunas Tewiah Quansah can be a C/R minister. why not Kennedy Agyapong ?
If a corrupt greedy bastard like Aqiunas Tewiah Quansah can be a C/R minister. why not Kennedy Agyapong ?
Top To Down 7 years ago
Assin chiefs want Kennedy Agyapong named Central Regional Minister.
Assin chiefs want Kennedy Agyapong named Central Regional Minister.
Ziga 7 years ago
Ken said that he is a business man so he doesn't want to be a minister.
Ken said that he is a business man so he doesn't want to be a minister.
NYANSANI 7 years ago
We want the wee and cocain business to expand hence requesting Kennedy the head cocain business in Ghana to be appointed as either Drug Business Minister or Central Region menister.
We want the wee and cocain business to expand hence requesting Kennedy the head cocain business in Ghana to be appointed as either Drug Business Minister or Central Region menister.
Sampson 7 years ago
After the loud mouthed Allotey Jacobs is gone these chiefs want to replace him with a worse person. Then why not keep Allotey?Ken Agyapong a Regional Minister? My God Central Region don die finish. What kind of patronage and ... read full comment
After the loud mouthed Allotey Jacobs is gone these chiefs want to replace him with a worse person. Then why not keep Allotey?Ken Agyapong a Regional Minister? My God Central Region don die finish. What kind of patronage and cronyism is this?
Concerned Citizens of the US 7 years ago
We are sure Ken is good at heart but not here. Chiefs, please know the capabilities of people. Thanks
We are sure Ken is good at heart but not here. Chiefs, please know the capabilities of people. Thanks
Appiah Dallas 7 years ago
Its of my view that its good to articulate someone you like to be appointed to a high office such as Regional Minister. My submission is that, Ken Agyapong has no moral right to be a minister as per his utterances and behavio ... read full comment
Its of my view that its good to articulate someone you like to be appointed to a high office such as Regional Minister. My submission is that, Ken Agyapong has no moral right to be a minister as per his utterances and behavior towards a section of Ghanaians, women, and his political opponents.
Kwamoko USA 7 years ago
Kennedy has been a patriot of Ghana and continues to be. Am his fellow Assin but I want him to play the watchdog role that he does best. We love him and need him to catch the thieves that plundered Ghana into near-penury.
Kennedy has been a patriot of Ghana and continues to be. Am his fellow Assin but I want him to play the watchdog role that he does best. We love him and need him to catch the thieves that plundered Ghana into near-penury.
TEE 7 years ago
TELLING HOW IT IS. GHANAINAS SEE KENNEDY AGYAPONG AS A HARD PERSON. BUT HE IS ONE OF THE TRUTHFUL PEOPLE IN GHANA POLITICS
TELLING HOW IT IS. GHANAINAS SEE KENNEDY AGYAPONG AS A HARD PERSON. BUT HE IS ONE OF THE TRUTHFUL PEOPLE IN GHANA POLITICS
calistus 7 years ago
The man is a business man, he is constantly on the move ,how can u propose him as a regional minister.I can vouch that by the time he is done his business will have collapsed.
The man is a business man, he is constantly on the move ,how can u propose him as a regional minister.I can vouch that by the time he is done his business will have collapsed.
Joe Bee 7 years ago
Ken will get the nod for the CHIEF WHIP of the House of Parliament
Ken will get the nod for the CHIEF WHIP of the House of Parliament
SHAMO 7 years ago
THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN
THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN
TEE 7 years ago
IN GHANA YES YES YES. GHANAIANS ESPECIALLY NDC HATE TO HEAR THEIR BAD DEALSAND THIEVERY AND THAT MAKES THEM HATE HIM. HE TELLS HOW IT IS AND NDC HATE HIM FIR THAT
IN GHANA YES YES YES. GHANAIANS ESPECIALLY NDC HATE TO HEAR THEIR BAD DEALSAND THIEVERY AND THAT MAKES THEM HATE HIM. HE TELLS HOW IT IS AND NDC HATE HIM FIR THAT
KASA 7 years ago
What do you think chiefs like these caliber of people will suggest? Leave them alone after all birds of the same feathers..... What are ur problems? He Agyapong is going to governing them.
What do you think chiefs like these caliber of people will suggest? Leave them alone after all birds of the same feathers..... What are ur problems? He Agyapong is going to governing them.
Senior citizen.BS Germany. 7 years ago
It is too pre mature to shout over a Regional minister from the central Assin Region in charge of the central Region since, the appointment proposals by Akuffo ASddo may be still ongoing.This matter can also be discussed with ... read full comment
It is too pre mature to shout over a Regional minister from the central Assin Region in charge of the central Region since, the appointment proposals by Akuffo ASddo may be still ongoing.This matter can also be discussed with Mr Ken Agyepong who is their Rep,in the Akufo Addos Government who earlir on spoke against taking any position in the Government which may compromise with his business Emterprices,and he might be in a better position to loby for their request which can be acceded as far as his position in the party is concernd.
ASANTENIBA 7 years ago
WHO FOR THE CENTRAL REGION MINISTER,THAT ASSI CHIEF DONT HAVE BRAIN AT HIS HEAD.
WHO FOR THE CENTRAL REGION MINISTER,THAT ASSI CHIEF DONT HAVE BRAIN AT HIS HEAD.
Kwesi 7 years ago
How can ask for him to be appointed central regional minister? Why not ashanti? That's where you will find crazy people like him.
How can ask for him to be appointed central regional minister? Why not ashanti? That's where you will find crazy people like him.
NPPigs 7 years ago
Not this maggot.
Not this maggot.
K Addison 7 years ago
When are these chiefs going to learn.What has all those lobbying in the past brought them,the chieftancy is supposed to be a respected institution but the modern chiefs has turn it into a disgrace.
The chiefs in Ghana has tu ... read full comment
When are these chiefs going to learn.What has all those lobbying in the past brought them,the chieftancy is supposed to be a respected institution but the modern chiefs has turn it into a disgrace.
The chiefs in Ghana has turn themselves into children and beggers before politicians,they no more have command and respect their predecessors once had.The big question is do these chiefs just want to see their son in miniserial position or they want to see development,am not saying Ken is not qualified but its time our chiefs stop disgracing themselves in public with this kind of begging
GPS 7 years ago
This guy has a bad attitude and should not be a minister. He is a horrible humanbeing
This guy has a bad attitude and should not be a minister. He is a horrible humanbeing
philippa 7 years ago
please Nananom with due respect let OUR KEN be minister free i know whatever position Ken wants in government he will get but the way i see it he should be out of any position so that he can hit back well. i like the man and ... read full comment
please Nananom with due respect let OUR KEN be minister free i know whatever position Ken wants in government he will get but the way i see it he should be out of any position so that he can hit back well. i like the man and how he is
Sir- Riscky 7 years ago
Just like the traditional council of the Ashanti preyed for sacking of the former KMA boss, de same way will de true central ppl do. We dont need a man who don't respect any one, he is a disgrace to mother Ghana. Central Regi ... read full comment
Just like the traditional council of the Ashanti preyed for sacking of the former KMA boss, de same way will de true central ppl do. We dont need a man who don't respect any one, he is a disgrace to mother Ghana. Central Region doesn't need such man. May be he should be the Assin MCE instead. with this he can help you people there.
Atta -USA 7 years ago
Ei! Chiefs and people of Assin Central, you are inviting trouble upon yourselves. Are you ready to receive public insults? Hmm! go ahead.
Ei! Chiefs and people of Assin Central, you are inviting trouble upon yourselves. Are you ready to receive public insults? Hmm! go ahead.
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ASHANTI FILLS 10, AKYEM HAS 6, AKUAPEM GETS 3, including CHIEF OF STAFF. BRONG AHAFO HAS 4 including BNI, GA HAS 4 including Prof. Ocquaye, Lord Commey. VOLTA HAS 2, NORTHERNERS GET 7 including 1 DAGOMBA, 1 KONKONBA, 1 GRUNSH ...
read full comment
Are you sure of your break-down?
You are crazy, there is no Dagomba in the nominees, It serves Dagbon people right, fooled by so call Dombo party tradition
The party that wins the most parliamentary seats in any region deserves to assume regional authority or be the new regional minister. The president must therefore appoint regional ministers based on this premise. For example, ...
read full comment
I agree that the constitution should be changed, and allow the people and not the president ELECT the regional minister. This will also help control the power of the President and prevent the "winner takes all" attitude of Gh ...
read full comment
it all boils down to competence.
THEY CAN NAME KENNEDY AGYAPONG THEIR PRESIDENT IF THEY WANT. WHAT ABOUT THEIR POPE, SINCE GHANAIANS ARE SO RELIGIOUS?
why criticize a one week old government. I hope Ghanaians will stop this stupid act and contribute logically to helping NANA salvage the economy.
help salvage which economy. Ghana is a lucky country now oooo, like we have a lawyer for a President & an economics guru as a vice so who else could down these ppl. I learnt HE mr veep ws crying dat dey inherited a bad econmy ...
read full comment
YOU ARE JUST A MASK, NO IDENTITY. ALLOW US TO PISS
HMMMMM
It is about competence.
These Chiefs must be called to order.
NPP must not go NDC way where idiots dictated leadership.
Ken speaks anyhow wit no respect and a tribalist like a nyebro.
We don't want him
He is such a rude misogynistic man. A detriment to the NPP!
Ken Agyapong is the only noble MP l admired in Ghana. He has Ghana in his heart. Ken problem is that he knew Ghana can do better but we have sorrounded evil and satanists men to rule over us and due to that ken cannot stand w ...
read full comment
Ghana going to the dogs...fools for ministerial appointments
Zoobie-Zoobie you start your insults again !!
kennedy deserves that only if wants ministerial appointment,because i overheard him on radio that,ministerial appointment can retrogress his businesses.anyway ken is good for development for that job.
This bush man who doesn't know she. To sit up! Please spare us!
HOW CAN A CHIEF VIEW A MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENT AS A REWARD? WHAT KIND OF REWARD IS THIS? THESE CHIEFS MUST STOP THIS CHILDISH BEHAVIOUR.
Ken himself does not want it. also making sitting MP REGIONAL minister. It doesn't help in parliamentary proceedings as they are most time absent in parliament. The chiefs should stop this advocacy.
Ken is the Boris Johnson of Ghana
How could a semi-literate Agyapong be made a minister. How is he going to run affairs. His parliament floor is Adom fm studios. How can he possibly be a regional minister for he has not got the capacity or wherewithal to be ...
read full comment
you guys comment base onb hatred.we have been deceived by the fact that ones a person is highly educated, then he or she is competent in holding a psoition. our history tell us that our best performing ministers in our histor ...
read full comment
What did he deliver? He bought a golden bed. Education is important. Had Nkrumah not being educated do you think he would have had the vision he had?
Please Nana Addo don't listen to these chiefs who have been bribed to talk.Kennedy always says things and tells people Nana Addo wants to do this and that as if he is Nana's son.NPP be smart with the people you appoint.
Nonsense
How can can he address people officially?
that nonsense man need cocaine minister period
indian spiritualist in ghana call for all o244908520 spiritual help black magic money.healing protection charming position
pls Kwamena Duncan reginal minister thanks
If every District or Region wants the President to appoint their locals for ministerial Posts ,then there is no need forming Parties.Each Chief or Region should bring a candidate for a particular Post.
No erratic character should be made head of a regional security council. Because as a regional minister, the law makes you the automatic chair of the regional security council.
If a corrupt greedy bastard like Aqiunas Tewiah Quansah can be a C/R minister. why not Kennedy Agyapong ?
Assin chiefs want Kennedy Agyapong named Central Regional Minister.
Ken said that he is a business man so he doesn't want to be a minister.
We want the wee and cocain business to expand hence requesting Kennedy the head cocain business in Ghana to be appointed as either Drug Business Minister or Central Region menister.
After the loud mouthed Allotey Jacobs is gone these chiefs want to replace him with a worse person. Then why not keep Allotey?Ken Agyapong a Regional Minister? My God Central Region don die finish. What kind of patronage and ...
read full comment
We are sure Ken is good at heart but not here. Chiefs, please know the capabilities of people. Thanks
Its of my view that its good to articulate someone you like to be appointed to a high office such as Regional Minister. My submission is that, Ken Agyapong has no moral right to be a minister as per his utterances and behavio ...
read full comment
Kennedy has been a patriot of Ghana and continues to be. Am his fellow Assin but I want him to play the watchdog role that he does best. We love him and need him to catch the thieves that plundered Ghana into near-penury.
TELLING HOW IT IS. GHANAINAS SEE KENNEDY AGYAPONG AS A HARD PERSON. BUT HE IS ONE OF THE TRUTHFUL PEOPLE IN GHANA POLITICS
The man is a business man, he is constantly on the move ,how can u propose him as a regional minister.I can vouch that by the time he is done his business will have collapsed.
Ken will get the nod for the CHIEF WHIP of the House of Parliament
THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN
IN GHANA YES YES YES. GHANAIANS ESPECIALLY NDC HATE TO HEAR THEIR BAD DEALSAND THIEVERY AND THAT MAKES THEM HATE HIM. HE TELLS HOW IT IS AND NDC HATE HIM FIR THAT
What do you think chiefs like these caliber of people will suggest? Leave them alone after all birds of the same feathers..... What are ur problems? He Agyapong is going to governing them.
It is too pre mature to shout over a Regional minister from the central Assin Region in charge of the central Region since, the appointment proposals by Akuffo ASddo may be still ongoing.This matter can also be discussed with ...
read full comment
WHO FOR THE CENTRAL REGION MINISTER,THAT ASSI CHIEF DONT HAVE BRAIN AT HIS HEAD.
How can ask for him to be appointed central regional minister? Why not ashanti? That's where you will find crazy people like him.
Not this maggot.
When are these chiefs going to learn.What has all those lobbying in the past brought them,the chieftancy is supposed to be a respected institution but the modern chiefs has turn it into a disgrace.
The chiefs in Ghana has tu ...
read full comment
This guy has a bad attitude and should not be a minister. He is a horrible humanbeing
please Nananom with due respect let OUR KEN be minister free i know whatever position Ken wants in government he will get but the way i see it he should be out of any position so that he can hit back well. i like the man and ...
read full comment
Just like the traditional council of the Ashanti preyed for sacking of the former KMA boss, de same way will de true central ppl do. We dont need a man who don't respect any one, he is a disgrace to mother Ghana. Central Regi ...
read full comment
Ei! Chiefs and people of Assin Central, you are inviting trouble upon yourselves. Are you ready to receive public insults? Hmm! go ahead.