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THANK GOD BUT PIRATES FROM WHERE??? 1 month ago

HMMM GHANAAA!!!PIRATES FROM WHERE???THANK GOD THEY HAVE BEEN RESCUED BUT WHO ARE THE PIRATES???HOW DID THE PIRATES ENTER GHANA WATERS???

HMMM GHANAAA!!!PIRATES FROM WHERE???THANK GOD THEY HAVE BEEN RESCUED BUT WHO ARE THE PIRATES???HOW DID THE PIRATES ENTER GHANA WATERS???
selfmade KING 1 month ago

They are JNIM from Burkina

The same group that killed the tomatoe sellers

Nigerian bokom linked with JNIM terrorists

We are f******ked top

They are JNIM from Burkina

The same group that killed the tomatoe sellers

Nigerian bokom linked with JNIM terrorists

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BROGYA GYAMFI, FRIEND OF SAMMY GYAMFI 1 month ago

As deputy defence minister. FOR THE WHERE? Today tomato sellers tomorrow fisher men, why ? No intelligence gathering.

As deputy defence minister. FOR THE WHERE? Today tomato sellers tomorrow fisher men, why ? No intelligence gathering.
Dr Mumbi Seraki 1 month ago

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...Dr Joojo deHeer 1 month ago

The pirates have been identified by their accent and intonation as Nigerians. That failed state has become a massive breeding ground for boko haram, kidnapping for ransom and violent robbery. What else can we expect? They com ...
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The pirates have been identified by their accent and intonation as Nigerians. That failed state has become a massive breeding ground for boko haram, kidnapping for ransom and violent robbery. What else can we expect? They come by road, by air and now by sea to wreak havoc on us. And when we complain we are brothers....ah ah ah...
...Dr Joojo deHeer 1 month ago

Now The pirates have been identified by their accent and intonation as Nigerians. That failed state has a breeding ground for bokoharam, kidnapping and violent robbery. What else can we expect? They come by road, by air and ...
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Now The pirates have been identified by their accent and intonation as Nigerians. That failed state has a breeding ground for bokoharam, kidnapping and violent robbery. What else can we expect? They come by road, by air and now by sea to wreak havoc on us. And when we complain we are brothers....ah ah ah...
God will elevate Nigeria 1 month ago

For calling Nigeria I hope you can sleep well tonight. Cheap attention always

For calling Nigeria I hope you can sleep well tonight. Cheap attention always
selfmade KING 1 month ago

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U guys are always hurt when Nigeria is mentioned but the truth is that, Nigerians have sat down for politicians to destroyed their nation and that’s the absolute truth

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Nigerian are criminals 1 month ago

Don't blame Nigerian Politicians for the bad name of Nigeria. Nigerians want to be rich quickly by any means hence their criminal mindset. I believe these people are not just pirates but cocaine smugglers who ferry cocaine fr ...
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Don't blame Nigerian Politicians for the bad name of Nigeria. Nigerians want to be rich quickly by any means hence their criminal mindset. I believe these people are not just pirates but cocaine smugglers who ferry cocaine from South American smugglers' ships from the open sea to the shores of Ghana and other West African countries. National Security must do a thorough investigation on the Nigerian they caught who hid cocaine in a full 5 bedroom house. Nigerians have been dealing with South American cocaine lords since the 1980s

The Spear 1 month ago

Politicians in Nigeria equally share the responsibilities. They're as bad as everyone in Nigeria.

Politicians in Nigeria equally share the responsibilities. They're as bad as everyone in Nigeria.
ABBAN Papa Aba 1 month ago

Abban Papa Aba... enjoy mahama's Ghana

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Daddy Lumba killer’s aban “government “! Very cheap and corrupt like no shower taking wicked Indians. No shit! Just wants to be honest with you that this type of government is there for nothing else other than setting the country back to the worst. Stop being so slow and start learning. Get you a bible and start reading so that you may acquire some wisdom and free yourself from stupidity.
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Tweaa 1 month ago

Thank God they are all safe and well

Thank God they are all safe and well
TRUTH 1 month ago

Very simple, just arm our fishermen.

Very simple, just arm our fishermen.
Olele Appiah 1 month ago

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So what is the powder for? Hehehehehhe. Funny people.

Unanimous FC 1 month ago

They win case. Akpeteshie will be in trouble tonight at Senya Bereku

They win case. Akpeteshie will be in trouble tonight at Senya Bereku
Pelicles. 1 month ago

This is an old custom done to people who came out from an ordeal.

This is an old custom done to people who came out from an ordeal.
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Some of these powders are said to be cancerous.

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Jack 1 month ago

What investigation?????

What investigation?????
Sea Boundary Court 1 month ago

The investigation will be, which language were the bandits speaking? Somalia or Mexican bandits. Which direction did they run to? What is the description of their boat?

The investigation will be, which language were the bandits speaking? Somalia or Mexican bandits. Which direction did they run to? What is the description of their boat?
selfmade KING 1 month ago

Nigerians and Burkinas

Nigerians and Burkinas
Sea Boundary Court 1 month ago

Somali pirates and Houthi rebels from Yemen. They are behind it

Somali pirates and Houthi rebels from Yemen. They are behind it
Selfmade KING 1 month ago

Nope

No Somalian pirates can come all the way from Somalia into Ghanaian waters

No way!

They would’ve been stopped along the way

It’s NIGERIANS and Burkina pirates believe me

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Nope

No Somalian pirates can come all the way from Somalia into Ghanaian waters

No way!

They would’ve been stopped along the way

It’s NIGERIANS and Burkina pirates believe me

Somalia pirates are too far away from Ghanaian coast to abduct Ghanaian fishermen in Ghana waters

Never

Is either Nigeria, Niger, Burkina and Guinea extremist masquerading as pirates
Sokoto Caliphate 1 month ago

What about Ghanaian ex convicts from that your Nsawam? Those people are big thieves

What about Ghanaian ex convicts from that your Nsawam? Those people are big thieves

Dogo Moosi 1 month ago

Stop the nonsense selfmade, does Burkina have a sea? Why do you want to do everything to implicate them in your comments? Stop the nonsense please.

Stop the nonsense selfmade, does Burkina have a sea? Why do you want to do everything to implicate them in your comments? Stop the nonsense please.
Selfmade KING 1 month ago

Heerrr Wo gyimi papa lmaooo

So there Burkina should have a sea before its terrorists can carried an attack?

Akoa kwaiaaa haha

Wo gyimi papa lol

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Heerrr Wo gyimi papa lmaooo

So there Burkina should have a sea before its terrorists can carried an attack?

Akoa kwaiaaa haha

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Pirates are terrorists group and they can carry an attack anywhere they deemed inimical to their activyie
selfmade KING 1 month ago

The Titao Attack: A delibrate shift or contextual anomaly
Source: Abdul Zanya Salifu & Eliasu Tanko
23 February 2026 11:49am

On February 14, 2026, Ghana felt the distant yet grim repercussions of jihadist violence f ...
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The Titao Attack: A delibrate shift or contextual anomaly
Source: Abdul Zanya Salifu & Eliasu Tanko
23 February 2026 11:49am

On February 14, 2026, Ghana felt the distant yet grim repercussions of jihadist violence from the Sahel, which claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including truck drivers and tomato traders.

The militants completely incinerated the bodies of the deceased along with the trucks. The attack took place in the town of Titao, located in Burkina Faso’s Nord (Northern) region, nearly 400 km from Paga in the Upper East Region.

This incident, linked to the Al Qaeda-affiliated Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), starkly contrasts with the group’s historical leniency towards Ghanaian travelers, drivers, and businesspeople in Burkina Faso. Whether the Titao incident was a deliberate attack on Ghanaian traders or not, the sparing of the women’s lives indicates that JNIM still adheres to some ideological consistency by not harming women unless they are aiding or collaborating with the “enemy.” Over the past decade, militant groups operating in Burkina Faso and the broader Sahel region have generally spared Ghanaian nationals, perceiving them as neutral or economically strategic participants in cross-border trade.

When Ghanaian nationals encounter insurgents, they are often left unharmed after presenting proof of identity, such as a Ghana Card. However, they may be robbed of their valuables, including having trucks loaded with important goods commandeered, or warned against using certain dangerous routes.

Truck drivers, in particular, report "cordial" interactions, such as bartering energy drinks for safe passage, which underscores a transactional relationship. Although less common, there have been instances where militants have forced Ghanaian nationals to become fighters during collective abductions alongside Burkinabe travelers.

Although there have been instances of Ghanaian fatalities in terrorist attacks in the Sahel, these are typically incidental, occurring during assaults aimed at the "enemy" Sahelian states and their civilians viewed as anti-jihadist. Since their insurrections, Burkinabe militants (JNIM and ISSP) have shown tactical restraint towards Ghanaian civilians. Analysts attribute this approach to strategic pragmatism rather than ideology. Ghana's territory provides these armed groups with significant benefits, deemed too valuable to risk through direct or deliberate attacks on its citizens.

The country supplies militants with essential logistical resources, such as fuel, drugs, medicine, and food, along with better medical care, hideouts, and popular vacation spots. Equally vital to the militants is the market Ghana offers for rustled cattle, smuggled gold, and stolen motorbikes.

Historical Flashback and Potential Turning Points The strategic advantages held by militants are often considered, among other factors, too costly to risk, as attacks on Ghana’s territory or its nationals in the Sahel could potentially sever benefits and provoke direct confrontation with Ghana’s security forces.

Below is an overview of why militants tend to prioritize strategic pragmatism over ideology in Ghana’s context, recounting incidents that could have potentially led to deliberate militant attacks on Ghanaian soil or the targeting of Ghanaian citizens in the Sahel. In July 2023, the controversial mass expulsion of Fulani Burkinabe refugees fleeing insurgencies prompted an unofficial audio message, allegedly from JNIM, warning the Ghanaian government of potential aggression if abuses were committed against the Fulbe refugees. This incident nearly pushed Ghana to the brink, yet beyond the rhetoric, there were no deliberate violent attacks on Ghana or its citizens by Sahelian militants.

Then, in August 2024, a group of Ghanaian Tijjaniya followers traveling to Senegal for Maulid encountered suspected militants in Mali. Over a hundred Ghanaian travelers reported only the theft of their phones and cash, indicating the tactical pragmatism jihadists employ towards Ghanaian citizens.

Although these events presented critical thresholds or opportunities that could have led to direct or remote militant attacks on Ghana, the lack of deliberate violent activity so far suggests that militants do not view all coastal West African countries in the same light. Ghana clearly holds a special status compared to its neighbors, Ivory Coast, Togo, and Benin, which have experienced varying degrees of insurgent attacks. Has the Ghanaian Leniency Ended? Assessing Motives, Tactics, and Causes The true motive behind the Titao attack on Ghanaian citizens remains uncertain, and the "leniency period" may not have definitively concluded.

Nevertheless, the attack suggests a possible shift in the strategy of Sahelian insurgents, a common occurrence in the fluid dynamics of non-state armed groups.

The Titao incident poses a perplexing challenge for Ghana's government, cross-border traders, drivers, security analysts, experts in violent extremism, and the general populace. To gain a proper context and a deeper understanding of the grim Titao incident and the broader dynamics of terrorist violence in the Sahel, the following explanations could plausibly shed light on the attack. Initially, the attack was neither premeditated nor specifically aimed at Ghanaians.

The casualties among tomato traders were incidental, resulting from broader insurgent violence in Burkina Faso, which sought to capture, recapture, and blockade key towns and cities.

Terrorist groups, for strategic and tactical reasons, often claim responsibility for such attacks through official media channels, including Al-Zallaqa, frequently used by JNIM, as well as through video footage, audio or written messages, and social media.

No official or unofficial information has emerged to suggest that Ghanaians were deliberately targeted in this attack. The junta has been struggling to repel insurgents who reportedly control nearly half of Burkina Faso’s territory by capturing, recapturing, and blockading key towns to disrupt or starve the junta’s crucial supply lines.

This perspective implies that Ghanaians may have been unfortunate victims of the attack, a tactical anomaly or unexpected deviation, rather than being intentionally targeted by the violent extremist group. While acknowledging that jihadist groups might still show leniency towards Ghanaians, the attack could signal a more perilous period for Ghanaian businesspeople engaged in cross-border trade. Second, and related to the above, the attack on Titao could signify the onset of a new strategy in the political economy of jihadi governance in Burkina Faso.

Titao , like other areas in the Nord region, is not only a crucial dry-season tomato-producing area but also a popular market for commercial tomato traders from Ghana. Titao and its neighboring areas are not under jihadist control.

The attack was likely an attempt to seize Titao and nearby regions to enable militants to levy substantial taxes on the thriving vegetable economy. As of 2022, the Ghana-Burkina Faso fresh tomato import economy was valued at approximately $400 million annually, with current figures expected to be higher.

These economies provide a significant source of funding (taxes) for armed groups. In the Lake Chad region, Boko Haram terrorists have often captured major fishing and red pepper-producing areas for economic reasons. In Burkina Faso’s context, the militant attack on Titao’s tomato economy actors could be seen as an effort to capture the area and extract taxes from the vegetable economy.

Perhaps most unsettling is the possibility that the Titao attack was a calculated assault on Ghanaian tomato traders, indicating a strategic shift from pragmatism to provocation.

The cessation of Ghanaian leniency is troubling not only for Ghanaians in Burkina Faso but could also herald imminent militant attacks on Ghanaian soil.

While largely speculative, this could signify a new tactical shift aligned with jihadist groups' broader expansionist ambitions into coastal states. Furthermore, JNIM might now aim to weaponize economic chokepoints to exert pressure on coastal states like Ghana, which are perceived as having strong ties with the enemy (AES states) and hosting anti-jihadist operations. Insurgents are rational actors, as their motives and tactics continually evolve in response to changing dynamics.

However, if the Titao attack signifies the end of "Ghanaian Leniency," the implications for Ghana demand urgent government attention and action. Implications of Disruption in the Ghana-Burkina Faso Vegetable Import Economy Economically, a disruption in the vegetable trade between Ghana and Burkina Faso would severely impact livelihoods in Burkina Faso, especially in the short to medium term.

Annual imports of fresh tomatoes, along with other vegetables, from Burkina Faso are valued at $400 million and supply major cities and towns such as Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, Tamale, and others. The livelihood systems built around this vegetable economy could be irreparably damaged.

Consider the drivers of trucks and smaller vehicles like Aboboya, tomato traders in both local and international markets, loading boys, head porters, retailers, food vendors, the streams of government revenue generated from this vegetable system, and many other beneficiaries in the value chain; thousands of livelihoods would be at risk. Similarly, a disruption in flows could lead to acute shortages, worsen food access, and cause price volatility due to inflationary pressures.

This scenario might drastically reduce household food consumption and lead to hidden hunger, resulting in malnutrition and related health consequences. Economic hardship could pose a significant internal security risk, as ongoing shortages, soaring prices, and the collapse of livelihoods might ignite economic and social unrest, potentially leading to protests that could turn violent and threaten national stability.

This situation could also result in a sharp increase in crime and drive individuals to voluntarily join Sahelian militant groups or Russian forces as a means of coping with relentless economic difficulties. On the security front, fear and panic affect Ghanaian traders.

The Titao terrorist attack could severely affect traders’ security confidence, and the physical and psychological impacts of the attack could halve Ghanaian trader volumes, especially in areas further north of Burkina Faso.

might signal an imminent incursion into Ghana. Propelled by tactical shifts, the notion of "Ghanaian exceptionalism" compared to other coastal West African nations may have reached its conclusion. Over the last five years, the Sahelian insurgency has advanced southward into the northern regions of coastal states like Ivory Coast, Togo, and Benin.

This development could represent a pivotal moment in their efforts to extend militancy into northern Ghana, where border areas already grappling with social tensions present likely fertile grounds. Recommendations and the way forward The Titao attack, though devastating, necessitates several measures to protect Ghana’s territory and Ghanaians working remotely in insurgent-prone countries. Enhancing Border Surveillance and Intelligence Sharing: Allocate additional resources to the northern borders, including drone patrols and joint operations with Burkina Faso’s security forces.

Establish real-time intelligence-sharing protocols with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) and ECOWAS, which has already expressed support for a comprehensive investigation into the attacks.

Public Awareness Campaigns: Initiate targeted travel advisories via SMS, radio, and social media for traders and Ghanaians, alerting them to high-risk routes in northern Burkina Faso and other Sahelian states. Support for Victims and Traders: Offer financial aid, counseling, and medical care to affected families and survivors.

Collaborate with the Ghana National Tomato Traders and Transporters Association, which has suspended imports, to provide temporary escorts and secure convoys for the resumption of essential trade. Boost Domestic Tomato Production: Accelerate investments in local agriculture through subsidies for irrigation, seeds, and greenhouses in northern Ghana (e.g., Upper East and West regions).

Ghana is endowed with irrigable land and water resources that can be harnessed to reduce import dependency, enhance food security, create jobs for the numerous unemployed youths at various levels of the value chain, and minimize national security threats. Such initiatives could significantly reduce import dependency by scaling up programs like the Planting for Food and Jobs initiative, potentially partnering with international donors for climate-resilient farming. Address Root Causes:

Security risks along Ghana’s northern frontiers continue to grow. Invest in development projects in northern Ghana to counter pre-existing social tensions (chieftaincy disputes, poverty) that could serve as fertile ground for insurgencies.

This includes education and youth employment programs to prevent voluntary recruitments. National Security Review: Conduct a comprehensive assessment of Ghana’s vulnerability to Sahelian spillover and update the National Counter-Terrorism Strategy to incorporate economic warfare tactics, such as those potentially seen in Titao.

Integrate climate-security risks, as resource scarcity in the Sahel drives the expansion of militancy. Strengthening Ties with Burkina Faso: Ghana should engage the Burkinabe junta diplomatically to advocate for safer trade corridors, perhaps through bilateral talks or by reviving the Ghana-Burkina Faso Joint Commission. Push for joint economic zones in border areas to formalize trade and reduce informal vulnerabilities.

Implementing these measures requires coordinated and cross-sectoral (ministerial) partnerships and adequate resources. Proactively implementing these measures can transform the Titao tragedy into a catalyst for enhanced resilience, safeguarding Ghana’s citizens and economy against emerging threats”

Read this piece by joynews and think about it!

Am not playing politics as I don’t VOTE and never ll vote for any African politician but rather I want ur HERO MAHAMA, to be up and doing!

This is what am doing

Stop teasing everything with tainted political eyes!

Ur president is sleeping and it’s up to us to wake him up esp with national security!!
selfmade KING 1 month ago

Again u mentioned only BURKINA as not having a sea but u intentionally omitted NIGERIA from it tho I mentioned both Nigeria and Burkina as the frontiers for this pirate attacks!!

Doesn’t Nigeria have a sea? Yes or no! ...
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Again u mentioned only BURKINA as not having a sea but u intentionally omitted NIGERIA from it tho I mentioned both Nigeria and Burkina as the frontiers for this pirate attacks!!

Doesn’t Nigeria have a sea? Yes or no!

U see how cheap politics has blinded u DOGO MOSSI!

Cheap politics will destroy all of us eventually!!!

Am rather putting ur government on its feet to be up and doing
Dogo Moosi 1 month ago

I'm not a politician selfmade, nigeria is known for piracy but Burkina, hell no, blame them for something else but not this one. The more I think about this, it leads greatly to benin and nigeria being used by france because ...
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I'm not a politician selfmade, nigeria is known for piracy but Burkina, hell no, blame them for something else but not this one. The more I think about this, it leads greatly to benin and nigeria being used by france because they want to establish their base here to torment the Sahel but it will not see any light of the day.
selfmade KING 1 month ago

Ok me nua DOGO MOSSI

Ok me nua DOGO MOSSI
Kalu 1 month ago

First time in the history of central region, this had not happened before

First time in the history of central region, this had not happened before
selfmade KING 1 month ago

The people of central region should brace themselves for more pirates attacks then because ur president is prioritizing migrants over Ghanaians!

When we told him to be up and doing esp with the influx of Nigerians( not all ...
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The people of central region should brace themselves for more pirates attacks then because ur president is prioritizing migrants over Ghanaians!

When we told him to be up and doing esp with the influx of Nigerians( not all Nigerians), he told us that, we should stopped be Xenophobic

The realities will hit us hard in our faces very soon
ABBAN Papa Aba 1 month ago

This is what happens when you picked a Tani as a interior minister... Mother Ghana deserves better

This is what happens when you picked a Tani as a interior minister... Mother Ghana deserves better
selfmade KING 1 month ago

Is shocking how Mahama who is probably the most experienced politician in Africa is running this nation

Whenever u say it, NDCFOO will be mad at u

How can an experienced politician like Mahama invites TRAORE for his in ...
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Is shocking how Mahama who is probably the most experienced politician in Africa is running this nation

Whenever u say it, NDCFOO will be mad at u

How can an experienced politician like Mahama invites TRAORE for his inauguration knowing very well that, he’s a military man?

The man is all over the place preaching some stupid pan Africanism when home is messed up!

How can u fix outside when you haven’t fixed home yet?

Is crazy!

The man want to be the chairman of AU and hence kissing asses all over the place whiles hardened criminal from Nigeria and neighboring nations are flooding into our nation!

If Mahama doesn’t stopped his stupid showboating and start tackling this serious menace, it ll be so hard within 5 years to fight these invaders as they have penetrated our nation from Accra to tamale!

What a stupid president Mahama is! I swear
Islam is Demonic 1 month ago

Islam is Satan's Greatest achievement on earth.

Islam is Satan's Greatest achievement on earth.
Ed 1 month ago

What were they doing with the generators. Light fishing I guess. Hmmm. And the pirates have become bold paaa the sea is open for them as no security any one can attack us.

What were they doing with the generators. Light fishing I guess. Hmmm. And the pirates have become bold paaa the sea is open for them as no security any one can attack us.
Kwame. Nkrumah 1 month ago

What is NADMO doing there st sea?

What is NADMO doing there st sea?
Kwame Angel 1 month ago

So we can't even protect our coastline. And we have the Ghana Navy men sitting in offices in Accra.

So we can't even protect our coastline. And we have the Ghana Navy men sitting in offices in Accra.
Fck off 1 month ago

Is it not the navy who rescued them

U think the sea can be guarded... To what radius can u.. Even the UK can't guard all the water areas... Russian vessels come into UK and go.. Also illegal immigrants all over the channel ...
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Is it not the navy who rescued them

U think the sea can be guarded... To what radius can u.. Even the UK can't guard all the water areas... Russian vessels come into UK and go.. Also illegal immigrants all over the channel

All Ghana navy can do is info if it comes
. The sea is wide
Naval prowess 1 month ago

Ghana Navy .... where are you?

Ghana Navy .... where are you?
selfmade KING 1 month ago

U have now realized that, UR president have no DEFENSE MINISTER!!

He’s going around the globe preaching pan Africanism and reparations but can’t protect his borders

What a clown MAHAMA is tweaaaaa

U have now realized that, UR president have no DEFENSE MINISTER!!

He’s going around the globe preaching pan Africanism and reparations but can’t protect his borders

What a clown MAHAMA is tweaaaaa
Kwasia there is nothing crown in this 1 month ago

Havu f a defnece minister changes nothing.. He is the best president we have had.. Try akkufo addo and bawumai if u want a useless govt

Havu f a defnece minister changes nothing.. He is the best president we have had.. Try akkufo addo and bawumai if u want a useless govt
selfmade KING 1 month ago

What a stupid idiota

Mo gyimi doodoo

So everything is politics?

What a stupid bastard

What a stupid idiota

Mo gyimi doodoo

So everything is politics?

What a stupid bastard
Kwasi 1 month ago

The country is gradually coming under siege from different fronts, while we play the ostrich and niceties. Our defence systems, safety and security are being tested for surprise attacks. Yet when we see their traces and frequ ...
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The country is gradually coming under siege from different fronts, while we play the ostrich and niceties. Our defence systems, safety and security are being tested for surprise attacks. Yet when we see their traces and frequencies, we deceive ourselves in thinking that they are just insignificant and normal. We therefore continue to play the poster boy of peace, stability and growth in a subregion of economic, political and security turmoils, until we taken by events.
Alkabulan 1 month ago

And who the copret ? No information about those criminals attacked the Fishmen , no any arrested awarent just useless news from blockheadrrs illitrate fools .

And who the copret ? No information about those criminals attacked the Fishmen , no any arrested awarent just useless news from blockheadrrs illitrate fools .
EFO KOKU 1 month ago

OLD PIRATES
Mahama again.

OLD PIRATES
Mahama again.
Pelicles. 1 month ago

He is staging that to divert attention from the cocoa issues.

He is staging that to divert attention from the cocoa issues.
We Need Water In Our Homes 1 month ago

Ghana water Adenta district, Residents of Nana Krom need water, the taps have stopped flowing for weeks........

Ghana water Adenta district, Residents of Nana Krom need water, the taps have stopped flowing for weeks........
Yabi Yabi 1 month ago

Instead of looking to blame someone or some agency of government as responsible what we must do is cone up with effective, efficient and cost-effective solution.

We are not ready as a nation and should not spend money in h ...
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Instead of looking to blame someone or some agency of government as responsible what we must do is cone up with effective, efficient and cost-effective solution.

We are not ready as a nation and should not spend money in haste to purchase more patrol boats for the coast guard or navy; we must buy some 10 to 30 drones and have a 24-hour drone operators and command post to monitor our sea-line or shores.

Ghana can afford to spend some $500,000 to immediate purchase high-res drones with all needed features to monitor our coast line within the next 2-weeks and have 2-Navy ships with one near border with Togo and other near border with Ivory Coast. A total of 6 drones should be monitoring the zones inbetween while the drone operations command post communicate with the Naval boats when there are suspected sea activities.
Hanson K.K 1 month ago

If this story is true, then this country Ghana is doomed.
What are security, in particular, the Ghana Navy doing.?
For pirates to have penetrated so deep to attack our Fisher men, means the Ghana Navy is not up to the ta ...
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If this story is true, then this country Ghana is doomed.
What are security, in particular, the Ghana Navy doing.?
For pirates to have penetrated so deep to attack our Fisher men, means the Ghana Navy is not up to the task of protecting the nation at sea.
Terrorist can easily take on Ghanaians by any means at any time
SIR LEONARD 1 month ago

The best to also protect themselves against such incidents is to get armed when ashore.

The best to also protect themselves against such incidents is to get armed when ashore.
Nii 1 month ago

Start up to the lunch!!!!???? Tomato sellers, fishermen, who next? to trigger the lunch!

Start up to the lunch!!!!???? Tomato sellers, fishermen, who next? to trigger the lunch!
A bottle of Banku 1 month ago

Some of the fishermen said the pirates are NIGERIANS. HMMMM!!!

Some of the fishermen said the pirates are NIGERIANS. HMMMM!!!
Alata pirates??? 1 month ago

Alata pirates??? So now what do you have to say mahama??? Mother Ghana deserves better

Alata pirates??? So now what do you have to say mahama??? Mother Ghana deserves better
Nigerian criminals 1 month ago

It is very well possible that these attackers are not just pirates but cocaine smugglers who transport cocaine from South American cocaine vessels to the shores of Ghana. Ghana security must investigate the Nigerian cocaine s ...
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It is very well possible that these attackers are not just pirates but cocaine smugglers who transport cocaine from South American cocaine vessels to the shores of Ghana. Ghana security must investigate the Nigerian cocaine smuggler who they caught storing cocaine in an entire 5 bedroom building somewhere in Accra. Nigerians have been dealing with South American cocaine king pins for decades
Silly boy Anor Dompreh and Afenyo!! 1 month ago

These events smell off NPP’s under dealings to create unrest in the country. The government must deal ruthlessly with culprits of such under dealings.

NPP, Never Again!!

These events smell off NPP’s under dealings to create unrest in the country. The government must deal ruthlessly with culprits of such under dealings.

NPP, Never Again!!
...Dr Joojo deHeer 1 month ago

The pirates have been identified by their accent and intonation as Nigerians. That failed state has a breeding ground for bokoharam, kidnapping and violent robbery. What else can we expect? They come by road, by air and now ...
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The pirates have been identified by their accent and intonation as Nigerians. That failed state has a breeding ground for bokoharam, kidnapping and violent robbery. What else can we expect? They come by road, by air and now by sea to wreak havoc on us. And when we complain we are brothers....ah ah ah...

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