Dag Heward-Mills calls for return to old education system

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Realistic 12 years ago

"“During my time nobody sees the question papers and you know that these questions have never been asked before"
During those times question papers always leak in '84 for instance most of the papers were cancelled with exc ...
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"“During my time nobody sees the question papers and you know that these questions have never been asked before"
During those times question papers always leak in '84 for instance most of the papers were cancelled with exception of Biology 1 and BK 1.
zoobie-zoobie 12 years ago

incompetent and corrupt

incompetent and corrupt
things falling in line 12 years ago

PASTOR YOU ARE DOING THE JOB I LIKE THAT. OPEN THE DOOR FOR THE CRITICISM TO FLOW. THE SOCIETY NEEDS THIS. THERE IS TOO MUCH INDISCIPLINE DUE TO FAKE AND UNLEARNED PASTORS.

PASTOR YOU ARE DOING THE JOB I LIKE THAT. OPEN THE DOOR FOR THE CRITICISM TO FLOW. THE SOCIETY NEEDS THIS. THERE IS TOO MUCH INDISCIPLINE DUE TO FAKE AND UNLEARNED PASTORS.
things falling in line 12 years ago

PASTOR CONTINUE TO TELL THEM ONCE YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY. SOME OF YOUR COLLEAGUES ARE UNLEARNED, FAKE AND DULL IN MIND AND CAANOT PUT ANYTHING OUT THERE FOR SERIOUS THINKING.

PASTOR CONTINUE TO TELL THEM ONCE YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY. SOME OF YOUR COLLEAGUES ARE UNLEARNED, FAKE AND DULL IN MIND AND CAANOT PUT ANYTHING OUT THERE FOR SERIOUS THINKING.
things falling in line 12 years ago

SOME OF YOUR COLLEAGUES PUSHING THE INDISCIPLINE TO UNIMAGINABLE HEIGHTS, BECAUSE THEY THEMSELVES ARE CORRUPT, BUT YOU PASTOR REASON IS WITH YOU, SO DO THE JOB.

SOME OF YOUR COLLEAGUES PUSHING THE INDISCIPLINE TO UNIMAGINABLE HEIGHTS, BECAUSE THEY THEMSELVES ARE CORRUPT, BUT YOU PASTOR REASON IS WITH YOU, SO DO THE JOB.
things falling in line 12 years ago

YES IF WE THINK THIS SYSTEM IS FAILING SOMETHING NEED TO BE DONE. BUT UNFORTUNATELY THE EDUCATION PEOPLE ARE TOO WEAK, VISIONLESS, NOT PROACTIVE, SELFISH, MEBA HA AKYE ATTITUDE, MEANWHILE DOES NOT KNOW ANYTHING. LECTURERS STE ...
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YES IF WE THINK THIS SYSTEM IS FAILING SOMETHING NEED TO BE DONE. BUT UNFORTUNATELY THE EDUCATION PEOPLE ARE TOO WEAK, VISIONLESS, NOT PROACTIVE, SELFISH, MEBA HA AKYE ATTITUDE, MEANWHILE DOES NOT KNOW ANYTHING. LECTURERS STEROTYPE PEOPLE, NOT INNOVATIVE, JUST READ AND PRODUCE TYPE OF STUFF, NOT RELEVANCE TO STUDENTS LIFE. HOW CAN PEOPLE LIVE AND DO SOMETHING NEW, IF EVEN LECTURERS ARE STEROTYPED. IT IS SAD, READ AND TEACH LECTURERS, BECAUSE WE DONT HAVE REAL BOOKS WRITTEN FROM PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES, WHAICH ARE RELEVANT TO OUR COOUNTRY. POOR GHANA.
things falling in line 12 years ago

HOW DO WE LUNCH OURSELVES INTO THE ERA OF TECHNOLOGICAL AGE WITH THE HELP OF OUR EDUCATION SYSTEM? WE NEED TO SIT AND THINK. COUPLED WITH OUR CULTURE AS UNIQUE PEOPLE. SOMEONE HAS TO SET THE PACE FOR RADICAL CHANGE OF GHANAIA ...
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HOW DO WE LUNCH OURSELVES INTO THE ERA OF TECHNOLOGICAL AGE WITH THE HELP OF OUR EDUCATION SYSTEM? WE NEED TO SIT AND THINK. COUPLED WITH OUR CULTURE AS UNIQUE PEOPLE. SOMEONE HAS TO SET THE PACE FOR RADICAL CHANGE OF GHANAIAN SOCIETY, TOO MUCH INDISCIPLINE, AND FAKE WAY OF DOING THINGS.
things falling in line 12 years ago

OUR EDUCATION SHOULD LINK UP WITH THE ERA OF TECHNOLOGY, AND OUR CULTURE. PEOPLE ARE JUST FAKE, IF YOU APPOINT THEM A COMMITTEE TO SIT AND THINK ABOUT GHANA, THEY ARE ONLY INTERESTED IN THE ALLOWANCE, NOT THE COUNTRY AND DONT ...
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OUR EDUCATION SHOULD LINK UP WITH THE ERA OF TECHNOLOGY, AND OUR CULTURE. PEOPLE ARE JUST FAKE, IF YOU APPOINT THEM A COMMITTEE TO SIT AND THINK ABOUT GHANA, THEY ARE ONLY INTERESTED IN THE ALLOWANCE, NOT THE COUNTRY AND DONT GIVE UP THEIR BEST. EITHER THEY ARE NOT THE RIGHT MATERIAL TO DO THE THINKING, OR THEY ARE NOT COMMITTED.
things falling in line 12 years ago

THE PEOPLE WHO ARE BOSSES ARE TO BE SEEN FROM REASONABLE TIME INTERVALS MAKING MAJOR,REALISTIC, RELEVANT IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR ADMINISTRATION, THE KIND OF JOB THEY ARE TASKED BY THE STATE TO DO, WHICH FAILURE TO SEE THESE THIN ...
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THE PEOPLE WHO ARE BOSSES ARE TO BE SEEN FROM REASONABLE TIME INTERVALS MAKING MAJOR,REALISTIC, RELEVANT IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR ADMINISTRATION, THE KIND OF JOB THEY ARE TASKED BY THE STATE TO DO, WHICH FAILURE TO SEE THESE THINGS HAVE TO BE FIRED.
ATSU, HO 12 years ago

MAY THE TRUTH ALWAYS BE TOLD. THE GOVT DOES NOT NEED TO ALLOCATE A PORTION OF CONTRACTS TO THE OPPOSITION BUT RATHER GIVE THE CONTRACT TO ANY GHANAIAN WHO GENUINELY QUALIFIES IRRESPECTIVE OF POLITICAL AFFILIATIONS THEN WE ARE ...
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MAY THE TRUTH ALWAYS BE TOLD. THE GOVT DOES NOT NEED TO ALLOCATE A PORTION OF CONTRACTS TO THE OPPOSITION BUT RATHER GIVE THE CONTRACT TO ANY GHANAIAN WHO GENUINELY QUALIFIES IRRESPECTIVE OF POLITICAL AFFILIATIONS THEN WE ARE THERE

ZoRRo 12 years ago

Yes, when we were we, where were U ? These GCE O' & A' level exams were SOLID, and if you took your grades abroad they were respected. The one who changed them has done Ghanaian children a lot of harm.

Yes, when we were we, where were U ? These GCE O' & A' level exams were SOLID, and if you took your grades abroad they were respected. The one who changed them has done Ghanaian children a lot of harm.
FELA O FELA: NPP BONESHAKER!!! 12 years ago

JSS/SSS vs OLD SCHOOL SYSTEM

I don't know what is wrong with these Ghanaian pastors that all of a sudden they want to be so political in their submission.

Heward-Mills might have good intentions, but he seems to lack ...
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JSS/SSS vs OLD SCHOOL SYSTEM

I don't know what is wrong with these Ghanaian pastors that all of a sudden they want to be so political in their submission.

Heward-Mills might have good intentions, but he seems to lack prerequisite knowledge in some of the public issue that we want to delve into...

The old common entrance or old level system did not ensure equal education to all nor the greater academic population. It would be remembered that in those days, it was just a handful of qualifying students made it our universities. It was also a system to loose that even pupil from a wealthy family who attend prestigious elementary schools can sit for the common entrance as early as class 3 or 4 or at the age of 10 or 11 while students/pupil(s) from less privileged homes would have to go through the longer process by way of primary, elementary (form 1 thru 4), technical or trade school, to secondary schools and then to university if they were deem qualified....by that time some of them are pretty much enough to be parents as they are in their twenties and sharing desks with ten or twelve year olds from more privilege backgrounds.

and most of these students from less fortunate backgrounds usually drop out along the way.

The current JSS/SSS system guarantees that more and more student or young people get equal exposure to different careers and field of study, be it technical or liberal arts or the sciences thereby (hopefully) identifying their passions or at least strengths and weaknesses before making their informed choices or decisions regarding higher education or respective careers.

Also, JSS/SSS or the JHS/SHS is very much responsible for the incredible number of young people that are now acquiring higher education...college/university education to be exact.

what is needed, however, is greater improvement in the quality of education and infrastructure across board all over the country, so that all the students are meeting the high standard of education that is expected of them....

Left to the old liberal arts and sciences based system, only a handful of the youth would even aspire towards higher education.

so much as these pastors want to PREACH POLITICS these days, they should do their homework first before try to impose their pulpit authority on us....

VOTE NDC FOR A BETTER GHANA
MAMA 12 years ago

I THINK THIS PASTOR,S HEAD NEEDS EXAMINATION

I THINK THIS PASTOR,S HEAD NEEDS EXAMINATION
ROMANUS DE CAPITOL 12 years ago

IF YOU MISS THE GCE "O" & "A" LEVELS YOU HAVE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN SO NEED TO CRY, THERE ARE MANY SCHOOLS IN GHANA STILL OFFERING THE OLD SYSTEM JUST GO THERE---GO TO GHANA INTERNATIONAL, GO TO LINCOHN, GO TO AKOSOMBO I ...
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IF YOU MISS THE GCE "O" & "A" LEVELS YOU HAVE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN SO NEED TO CRY, THERE ARE MANY SCHOOLS IN GHANA STILL OFFERING THE OLD SYSTEM JUST GO THERE---GO TO GHANA INTERNATIONAL, GO TO LINCOHN, GO TO AKOSOMBO INT, GO TO TEMA SOS AND MANY OTHERS AND STOP WASTING OUR EARS WITH ALL THIS CRY ABOUT LONDON AND UK SYSTEM.
SAINT KWAME 12 years ago

Let's get colonised by the British then, as our politicians are noted to be corrupt. New systems are bound with inherited problems, however that is not a reason to reverse to old outdated systems. Come on, cease from such bac ...
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Let's get colonised by the British then, as our politicians are noted to be corrupt. New systems are bound with inherited problems, however that is not a reason to reverse to old outdated systems. Come on, cease from such backward thinking!
Sankofa 12 years ago

The Pastor wants the head of the examinations center to be located in London. Is he correct? I think he should first put the headquarters of his church in London then after that we will follow his example. What rubish?

The Pastor wants the head of the examinations center to be located in London. Is he correct? I think he should first put the headquarters of his church in London then after that we will follow his example. What rubish?
Joe 12 years ago

Most if the supposed 'big men' of our society (in government, business and the churches) are products of the Old System yet they are the ones supervising over corruption.
The educational system is not the cause of our cultur ...
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Most if the supposed 'big men' of our society (in government, business and the churches) are products of the Old System yet they are the ones supervising over corruption.
The educational system is not the cause of our cultural decay. I would rather blame the church that preach material prosperity instead of piety and modesty.
KKK 12 years ago

NO COUNTRY HAS DEVELOPED ON THE BASIS OF RELIGION. GHANA NOW COMPETES WITH HAITI.

NO COUNTRY HAS DEVELOPED ON THE BASIS OF RELIGION. GHANA NOW COMPETES WITH HAITI.
USMAN 12 years ago

Rev. what you are saying is the plain truth but Mahama will not listen. He was on GTV somewhere in 2007 proclaiming that the current system of education of education is better than the old one because now most of his numerous ...
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Rev. what you are saying is the plain truth but Mahama will not listen. He was on GTV somewhere in 2007 proclaiming that the current system of education of education is better than the old one because now most of his numerous kids could now play computer games. You remember the action he took during that bogus educational conference they held under Tettey Enyo speaks volumes of how Mahama want a short cut to educate his numerous children.
william 12 years ago

Did you for a moment consider the role our religious bodies, especially some churches play directly but particularly indirectly,in promoting corruption? Why should he be referring only to government? What about he and his cle ...
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Did you for a moment consider the role our religious bodies, especially some churches play directly but particularly indirectly,in promoting corruption? Why should he be referring only to government? What about he and his clergy fraternity? The managers of education,politicians, business people, traders, visa contractors,etc, are in their churches and pumping monies; from where? Do they care about the source? If so what are they doing about it? They should tell us and then advise how they plan to work with political leaders to check it. THE PROFESSIONAL ETHIC OF THE PROTESTANT CHURCH!!!!!

SAM 12 years ago

I am tempted to believe that Dag has some friends in the NPP who are out of business that's why he is coming up with these suggestions. Otherwise where was he throughout the eiight years of the Kuffuor administration when pro ...
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I am tempted to believe that Dag has some friends in the NPP who are out of business that's why he is coming up with these suggestions. Otherwise where was he throughout the eiight years of the Kuffuor administration when pro- NDC were suffering?
You see, men of God must be seen to be fair and objective always.
Dag is neither fair nor objective. HE MUST JUST SHUT UP.
kwaku 12 years ago

i dont want to believe the rumour that this so called pastor is "dealer"

i dont want to believe the rumour that this so called pastor is "dealer"
OSEI TAWIAH 12 years ago

You call this pastor too a drug dealer? Haba, NDCfo, when will you stop labeling innocent people?

You call this pastor too a drug dealer? Haba, NDCfo, when will you stop labeling innocent people?
D/Sgt. Nuamah 12 years ago

Dear Presiding Bishop of the Lighthouse Chapel International, Bishop Dag Heward –Mills, I am not too sure if the sermon you delivered was properly reported! I am at a loss if reverting to the GCE “O” and “A” level w ...
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Dear Presiding Bishop of the Lighthouse Chapel International, Bishop Dag Heward –Mills, I am not too sure if the sermon you delivered was properly reported! I am at a loss if reverting to the GCE “O” and “A” level will result in achieving a better or higher standard of education?
You identified the reasons of the falling standard to “the attitude of some corrupt and disloyal officials at the helm of affairs in the education sector”. So if we revert to the old system and the attitude of some corrupt and disloyal officials at the helm of affairs in the education sector still remains , will that change the fall standard of education? Something is seriously wrong somewhere! Was your sermon rightly reported or ………..!
veee 12 years ago

Do not call him a lair because he is saying the truth. Now most people especially the female student befriend with the instructors for good grades

Do not call him a lair because he is saying the truth. Now most people especially the female student befriend with the instructors for good grades
PAA JOE 12 years ago

Schools like Achimota, Mfantsipim,Adisadel,Wesley Girls, Aburi Girls, Prempeh, Presec, Accra Academy and a few others had the luxury of their Old boys and girls either grading the papers or setting the questions so they were ...
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Schools like Achimota, Mfantsipim,Adisadel,Wesley Girls, Aburi Girls, Prempeh, Presec, Accra Academy and a few others had the luxury of their Old boys and girls either grading the papers or setting the questions so they were able to tip their former schools about what to look for. That is the reason why those schools seemingly score higher in the O and A Levels than the so called kwasiaenkobi schools.Dag is aware of that because he attended one of these elite schools.
abrantie gyasi 12 years ago

The O and A levels students of the old days are todays ministers,presidents but there is no doubt that, the country is corrupted by these ORDINARY & ADVANCED LEVEL students.Dont blame JHS or SHS but rather, the elite schools ...
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The O and A levels students of the old days are todays ministers,presidents but there is no doubt that, the country is corrupted by these ORDINARY & ADVANCED LEVEL students.Dont blame JHS or SHS but rather, the elite schools teaching the students, corruption right from the first day in campus, by taking bribe from their parents before being accepted, as a students and graduates(sanctify)in legon as expert corruptors to ruin the country, and steal from the taxpayers money.
Nankani 12 years ago

I have a funny feeling that you bought questions and your paper was cancelled; thats why you remember. You sound very corrupt, Bishop,bo ho biom.

I have a funny feeling that you bought questions and your paper was cancelled; thats why you remember. You sound very corrupt, Bishop,bo ho biom.
Kumiro 12 years ago

Dont tell me what you dont know! was 1984 his time? the Bishop was already close to finishing the medical school so you cant call him a liar. RESPECT yourself. In any case, in the time you are refering to things were not as t ...
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Dont tell me what you dont know! was 1984 his time? the Bishop was already close to finishing the medical school so you cant call him a liar. RESPECT yourself. In any case, in the time you are refering to things were not as terroble as now.
ING. LOMOTEY 12 years ago

I CONCORD. O LEVEL 4YRS, A LEVEL 2YRS

I CONCORD. O LEVEL 4YRS, A LEVEL 2YRS

miracles 12 years ago

Did you do your O-LEVEL for 4years? or you are suggesting it should be 4 year? hahaaaa

Did you do your O-LEVEL for 4years? or you are suggesting it should be 4 year? hahaaaa
Kwame Agbeti 12 years ago

What we have is the result of what we are. Changing the SHS and JHS will not change the corrupt nature of our officials who in turn are the products of our society. We must accept the fact as Ghanaians that we are a corrupt p ...
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What we have is the result of what we are. Changing the SHS and JHS will not change the corrupt nature of our officials who in turn are the products of our society. We must accept the fact as Ghanaians that we are a corrupt people.
Ato k. 12 years ago

The old system of education of the O and A levels really put us at par with other qualifications from most parts of the world.

The old system of education of the O and A levels really put us at par with other qualifications from most parts of the world.
Omanhene (U$A) 12 years ago

Ever since I learnt about the JSS & SSS educational system mumbo jumbo n Ghana, I said to myself that "our educational quality would be badly watered down." Our students need MORE not LESS years of schooling.

And Lo & Beho ...
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Ever since I learnt about the JSS & SSS educational system mumbo jumbo n Ghana, I said to myself that "our educational quality would be badly watered down." Our students need MORE not LESS years of schooling.

And Lo & Behold, the chickens of that observation are coming home to roost. HERE IS THE DAMN PROBLEM:

We in Ghana, as well as some other African countries, use either ENGLISH or FRENCH as the official instructional language. But, language is a complete subject by itself that must be MASTERED well to use to study other subjects. As we all know, not everybody is good in reading, speaking and, especially, writing the English language. Go to Ghana’s parliament and the evidence would be staring at you. Some MPs can’t write or speak well in parliament, so they’ don’t OPEN their mouths at all. They sit through deliberations only to collect their salaries at the end of the month. Even some of our journalists write BAD English.

Therefore, since we can't discontinue using "somebody's language to study”, we certainly need extra few years to be proficient in other subjects like Maths, Science (biology, chemistry, physics, etc), Engineering, Medicine, Finance, Accounting, Management, etc.

After all, does the Ghanaian economy have JOBS for these "half-baked" graduates from SSS or they get well prepared for university education—either home or abroad? The discussion has nothing to do with "old vs. young people", but rather the best way to produce really well educated people for our development.

Check this out, folks:

Now in the 21st century, Ghana still can't make machines to manufacture NEEDLES, SOCKS, SCISSORS, WATCHES, PAPER CLIPS, TELEPHONES, RADIOS, even "TOOTH PICKS" , etc., etc., and you want to graduate students prematurely? That wouldn't help our economic development, because they graduate with large, but empty heads. SO, LISTEN TO THE BISHOP and other advocates for the old “O & A level system.”
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ROMANUS DE CAPITOL 12 years ago

DAG HEWARD MILLS SHOULD MAKE HIS POINT CLEAR. IS HE CONCERNED ABOUT THE CONTENT AND SYLLABUS OF THE NEW SYSTEM OR HE IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE NAME AND THE EXAMINING BODY. IF I GOT HIM RIGHT HE SAID THE EXAMS BODY OF THE "O" AND ...
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DAG HEWARD MILLS SHOULD MAKE HIS POINT CLEAR. IS HE CONCERNED ABOUT THE CONTENT AND SYLLABUS OF THE NEW SYSTEM OR HE IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE NAME AND THE EXAMINING BODY. IF I GOT HIM RIGHT HE SAID THE EXAMS BODY OF THE "O" AND "A" LEVELS SHOULD BE FROM LONDON/UK. YOU CALL YOUR CHURCH CHARISMATIC AND INTERNATIONAL, OTHERS LOCAL AND TRADITIONAL OR ORIGINAL ETC BUT IT IS ALL ABOUT WHAT YOU LEARN OR GET SHAPED FROM THESE CHURCHES. YOUR IS THE NEW ONE WHICH IS NOT WITHOUT PROBLEMS: THEFT, ACCOUNTABILITY PROBLEMS, SOCIAL MISCONDUCTS INCLUDING SEX SCANDALS ETC BUT NO NOE IS BASING ON THOSE FACTS TO SAY LET US GO BACK TO THE OLD SYSTEM OF WORSHIP. OR YOU WANT US TO ALL GO BACK TO THE OLD SYSTEMS? ie CATHOLIC, PRESBYTERIAN, METHODIST, LUTHERAN, ANGLICAN, ETC ETC. SO LET US SEE THE REASON IN COMING UP WITH THE SHS AND JHS CONCEPT AND RATHER LOOK AT HOW TO ENRICH IT TO SUIT OUR SITUATION. IT IS NOT ABOUT CHANGING TO WHAT UK/LONDON IS DOING.
Frank Mensah, Tikobo No. 2 12 years ago

Lomotey, I am 100 percent sure you are a product of the JSS system. You don't even know the difference between "concur" as a verb and "concord", which is a noun. This is how bad the system is. I am happy you agree to a change ...
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Lomotey, I am 100 percent sure you are a product of the JSS system. You don't even know the difference between "concur" as a verb and "concord", which is a noun. This is how bad the system is. I am happy you agree to a change. At least, your children will be better educated.
Joe, Aachen, Germany 12 years ago

I like this pastor. He says it the way he sees it.

I like this pastor. He says it the way he sees it.
tony aidoo the wee smoker 12 years ago

that is true pastor

that is true pastor
Afe Fofor 12 years ago

The one thing that Ghana could pride itself on up to the nineties was its excellent educational system. But instead of upgrading the public school sector popularly known as "cyto" the spiteful, vindictive and perhaps ignorant ...
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The one thing that Ghana could pride itself on up to the nineties was its excellent educational system. But instead of upgrading the public school sector popularly known as "cyto" the spiteful, vindictive and perhaps ignorant PNDC government dumbed our precious educational system to what we have today and those in power in true Animal Farm fashion made sure their children did not go through the JSS educational system. They either sent their children overseass or to exclusive schools like Ghana International. Talk of double standards.
FIIFI KWETEY 12 years ago

I like the way you are bringing it home Bishop. May the good Lord, grant you the audience and may he strengthen your resolve to speak TRUTH TO POWER, to ensure that, our country is not governed by fools.

I like the way you are bringing it home Bishop. May the good Lord, grant you the audience and may he strengthen your resolve to speak TRUTH TO POWER, to ensure that, our country is not governed by fools.
ROMANUS DE CAPITOL 12 years ago

LISTEN TO HIM "The Presiding Bishop appealed to the government to offer the main opposition party about 30 per cent of all business contracts as a mechanism to check breeding of angry and disgruntled people". WHO SAYS BUSINES ...
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LISTEN TO HIM "The Presiding Bishop appealed to the government to offer the main opposition party about 30 per cent of all business contracts as a mechanism to check breeding of angry and disgruntled people". WHO SAYS BUSINESSES ARE DONE BASED ON PARTY ALLOCATIONS. BY THE WAY IF HE HAS ALLOCATED 30% TO THE MAIN OPPOSITION PARTY NPP, WHAT IS HIS PROPOSAL FOR THE OTHER PARTIES. WHAT ABOUT THOSE NOT BELONGING TO ANY PARTY. WHAT SYSTEM IS THE BISHOP DEVISING. IF NPP HAD WON ALL THESE FUNNY PROPOSALS AND SUGGESTIONS WILL NOT COME. ABII I DE LIE? I WANT DAG HEWARD MILLS TO SPEND HIS TIME TO REJUVENATE OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE; THE YEAR WAS ENDING AND HE NEEDED TO PREPARE HIS CONGREGATION AND FELLOW CHRISTIANS SPIRITUALLY TO FACE THE NEW YEAR AND THERE HE WAS DEALING WITH ISSUES THAT HE CAN JUST TAKE HIS TIME OFF AND WRITE A PROPOSAL AND OFFICIALLY SEND IT TO GOVERNMENT FOR CONSIDERATION. HE DECIDED TO CHOOSE THE PULPIT. WHO IS HE TALKING TO? NOBODY STOPS BISHOP DAG HEWARD MILLS FROM APPROACHING GOVERNMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION WITH A WELL PACKAGED PROPOSAL FULL OF IDEAS AND INNOVATIONS TO IMPROVE ON THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM. THESE POPULARITY SHOWS C/O THE PULPIT IS BECOMING THE ORDER OF THE DAY. IF REVS, PASTORS, DEACONS, BISHOPS, CARDINALS, ARC-BISHOPS WANT TO BECOME POLITICIANS THEY SHOULD BE BOLD AND COME FORWARD AND THEN WE ALL KNOW THEY ARE ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD AND READY TO ACCEPT THE TACKLES AS APPLIES ON THE TURF. NO HIDING BEHIND THE SMOKE SCREEN OF THE PULPIT AND BE THROWING BLOWS AND GIVING BACK-KICKS. COME IN FULLY AND LET US DO POLITICS. I love the poet CICERO for many reasons including characters like our well known Bishop Heward Mills. See you again.(Romanus son of Pompei)
Kw3s1 12 years ago

Before you make yourself out to be a fool, go and listen to his whole New Year's message.

Before you make yourself out to be a fool, go and listen to his whole New Year's message.
KNYC (USMC) 12 years ago

Thank You, Afe, you said the facts in this article. The PNDC government is the cause of all this problems when it comes to EDUCATION,the fact that JJ lack of education try as much as posible to downgrade our Educational syste ...
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Thank You, Afe, you said the facts in this article. The PNDC government is the cause of all this problems when it comes to EDUCATION,the fact that JJ lack of education try as much as posible to downgrade our Educational system with all this BACKWARD JJS& SSS. on top of that the closing of higher EDUCATION in the 80s.It has now catch up with US.IT TIME WE THE PEOPLE THINK FORWARD.
John 12 years ago

You're perfectly right Bishop,if there should be a reform then it should be proper one not the shambolic type that took place in 1987.The old system was far better than the current one after all why do we rush students to com ...
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You're perfectly right Bishop,if there should be a reform then it should be proper one not the shambolic type that took place in 1987.The old system was far better than the current one after all why do we rush students to complete school early for a job market which is not even available.
HAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA 12 years ago

DEAR PASTOR, THE NDC HAS VERY DISCERNING MEN WHO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO DO TO ACHIEVE THE BETTER GHANA AGENDA WITH PRECISION. RATHER ADVISE THE OPPOSITION TO STOP BEING MISCHIEVOUS AND ANTAGONISTIC. ONE GHANA!! ONE LOVE!!

DEAR PASTOR, THE NDC HAS VERY DISCERNING MEN WHO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO DO TO ACHIEVE THE BETTER GHANA AGENDA WITH PRECISION. RATHER ADVISE THE OPPOSITION TO STOP BEING MISCHIEVOUS AND ANTAGONISTIC. ONE GHANA!! ONE LOVE!!
ghanaman 12 years ago

The Bishop is making a very important point here. Without the principle of fair and equitable distribution of income, most Ghanaians now in the elite class, would not have made it. Today, several persons from that category, s ...
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The Bishop is making a very important point here. Without the principle of fair and equitable distribution of income, most Ghanaians now in the elite class, would not have made it. Today, several persons from that category, steal public wealth with impunity, block access to education for underprivileged but potentially gifted children. The challenge is upon the electorate to let the elected, and indeed all who aspire to political power, to realize that through gaining power they become custodians of the public wealth, not sultans born into power with the aim of using the very wealth which is the people's, to oppress, suppress and repress the people. This principle is no respecter of persons, and goes across the political divide. God bless Ghana!
GhanaNiBi 12 years ago

Or something close. The new JHS/SHS seem to be failing our kids because it had no proper foundation. Imagine students being taught Technical Drawing but not having set their sights on a pair of compasses before! And one wonde ...
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Or something close. The new JHS/SHS seem to be failing our kids because it had no proper foundation. Imagine students being taught Technical Drawing but not having set their sights on a pair of compasses before! And one wonders what science is taught in schools without science blocks or apparatii! This is Ghana!
In my days, when I attempted my first Common Entrance examination, there was a question in the English Paper about 'television', but unfortunately for me, I had never watched a television programme before then, so naturally, I did not receive a results slip for that exam! That cannot continue to happen if we want Ghana to go to places. Let us all put politics aside and think about what we can do to create a better future for our part of the world. Education is the future!
Marquis 12 years ago

Both O and A Levels questions leaked before the change to JHS and SHS. You left out the Universities. We move with the times and what has to be done is to strengthen the capacities of the various institutions that manage our ...
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Both O and A Levels questions leaked before the change to JHS and SHS. You left out the Universities. We move with the times and what has to be done is to strengthen the capacities of the various institutions that manage our educational systems. Basic school is the problem before JSS.
miracles 12 years ago

True the OLD SYSTEM was ok

True the OLD SYSTEM was ok
ADAMA 12 years ago

FOR THIS YOU HAVE MY SUPPORT

FOR THIS YOU HAVE MY SUPPORT
VOODOO 12 years ago

2x2 pastors with form 4 leavers certificate giving advise on education? You people must be out of your minds.

2x2 pastors with form 4 leavers certificate giving advise on education? You people must be out of your minds.
MANKIND, SWITZERLAND 12 years ago

MIND THE WAY YOU WRITE. BISHOP DAGG IS A GREAT MAN OF GOD. HE`S ALSO A TRAINED PHYSICIAN AND WELL EXPOSED TO OUR POLITICAL SYSTEM. HE UNDERSTANDS WHAT HE SAYS.

MIND THE WAY YOU WRITE. BISHOP DAGG IS A GREAT MAN OF GOD. HE`S ALSO A TRAINED PHYSICIAN AND WELL EXPOSED TO OUR POLITICAL SYSTEM. HE UNDERSTANDS WHAT HE SAYS.
ben china 12 years ago

god bless you dear

god bless you dear
VOODOO 12 years ago

A trained physician from which medical school? If he is infact a trained physician, won't he be better saving people's life in Ghana than telling lies to ignorant Ghanaians with bible?? Pastors these days are the highest bidd ...
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A trained physician from which medical school? If he is infact a trained physician, won't he be better saving people's life in Ghana than telling lies to ignorant Ghanaians with bible?? Pastors these days are the highest bidders for online degrees and titles from Nigerian universities. You people are so ignorant that any idiot can nicely wrap stinky shiit and sale it to you. Fools! Keep on surrendering your cluelss lives to these 2x2 pastors!
MANKIND, SWITZERLAND 12 years ago

GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOU. YOUR POINT TELLS ME YOU FOLLOW PEOPLE WHO ARE POWER CONSCIOUS, DETERMINE TO WIN AT ANY COST, LIARS AND AND PEOPLE WITHOUT RESPECT FOR PEOPLES VERDICT. BISHOP DAGG IS A PRODUCT OF GHANA MEDICAL SCHOOL ...
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GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOU. YOUR POINT TELLS ME YOU FOLLOW PEOPLE WHO ARE POWER CONSCIOUS, DETERMINE TO WIN AT ANY COST, LIARS AND AND PEOPLE WITHOUT RESPECT FOR PEOPLES VERDICT. BISHOP DAGG IS A PRODUCT OF GHANA MEDICAL SCHOOL IF YOU DON`T KNOW. AN ANNOINTED MAN OF GOD WHO IS SACRIFICING TO SAVE SOULS AND ADMINISTHER MEDICAL HELP TO THE VERY PEOPLE YOUR KUFFOUR 8 YEAR TERM REJECTED FROM OUR VILLAGES. YOU MUST BE CAREFUL EACH TIME YOU TALK RUBBISH TO MEN OF GOD. A DAY OF RECONING IS COMING.
Kw3s1 12 years ago

You are clearly showing off your ignorance here. Just do a little bit research before commenting here.

You are clearly showing off your ignorance here. Just do a little bit research before commenting here.
Abodraku Peace 12 years ago

I think you are out of your........

I think you are out of your........
ERICUS-ERICUS 12 years ago

Who are you that calls himself VOODOO - Kindly know someone before you make comment about him. Yes! there may be 2x2 or what you describe as form 4 pastors but please not this one - Do NOT follow your political party blindly ...
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Who are you that calls himself VOODOO - Kindly know someone before you make comment about him. Yes! there may be 2x2 or what you describe as form 4 pastors but please not this one - Do NOT follow your political party blindly - Do not let them continue to blindfold you guys. Some of guys should kindly reason-up.
ERICUS-ERICUS 12 years ago

I agree with you Bishop; several things are missing in our current educational system and we need to go back for them.
You have spoken your mind rightly - Do not be worried about those who choose to insult you for being bold ...
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I agree with you Bishop; several things are missing in our current educational system and we need to go back for them.
You have spoken your mind rightly - Do not be worried about those who choose to insult you for being bold to speak the truth - Keep being a good Ghanian and a true preacher of the gospel. I LOVE YOU!
Nuh 12 years ago

'offer the main opposition party about 30% of all business contracts'. What about the Public Procurement Act of 2003, Act 663?

'offer the main opposition party about 30% of all business contracts'. What about the Public Procurement Act of 2003, Act 663?
Abodraku Peace 12 years ago

Oh Pastor the least you waiste your time on the statement better distribution of thr resources better for you because the vice president recently visited Cape coast and after a keep fit rally with party member, assured them ...
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Oh Pastor the least you waiste your time on the statement better distribution of thr resources better for you because the vice president recently visited Cape coast and after a keep fit rally with party member, assured them that because they did not turn their back on him but rather voted massilvely for NDC he will not turn his back to them in terms of development. This was a statement from VICE PEE so what are you talking about here Rev? they have made up their mind already so be it.
Well western region foooahhh awake else we shall continue to be in our poor state .
KG 12 years ago

You are right about the Comparison Man of God. However the present numbers of candidates may pose a problem to reverting to the old system

You are right about the Comparison Man of God. However the present numbers of candidates may pose a problem to reverting to the old system
ATAKORA BEDIAKO 12 years ago

WHATEVER SYTEM WE ADOPT,IT WILL FAIL IF THOSE IN CHARGE OF RUNNING IT DO NOT PUT IN A HIGH SENSE OF INTERGRITY.PASTOR DAG IS ONE OF THEHFEW PROMINENT CITIZENS WHO ARE NOT SCARED OF BEING LABELED EITHER NPP OR NDC.

WHATEVER SYTEM WE ADOPT,IT WILL FAIL IF THOSE IN CHARGE OF RUNNING IT DO NOT PUT IN A HIGH SENSE OF INTERGRITY.PASTOR DAG IS ONE OF THEHFEW PROMINENT CITIZENS WHO ARE NOT SCARED OF BEING LABELED EITHER NPP OR NDC.
Paul Amuna 12 years ago

If this report is right, then it is clear Bishop (Dr) Heward Mills is confused and completely ignorant of the affairs of national government, governance, the role of government and parties. M? advice to you Dag is this: pleas ...
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If this report is right, then it is clear Bishop (Dr) Heward Mills is confused and completely ignorant of the affairs of national government, governance, the role of government and parties. M? advice to you Dag is this: please stick to your chosen vocation - preaching the Word, evangelism, building churches and expanding Christianity. you seem have done well in that regard. PLEASE HEED THIS ADVICE FROM A CLASS MATE.

Since when we're to O and A levels you and I did administered from London? There was a body called WAEC and by the way for your information, even in Britain they moved to GCSEs and A Level and the standard of education has fallen so badly, government ministers are calling for the UK to go back to the old system. I agree with you that educational standards have fallen badly in Ghana but the reasons for this are numerous, including lack of investment and poorly trained and I'll-equipped teachers etc. if you want to tackle the subject, you need to make sure you have all the details.

What do you mean by government shou
D give 30% of business contracts to the opposition? I thought contracts were worn via tender etc. if there is corruption in the award of contracts and you want to talk about that, fine but what sense does it make for a government to be dishing out contracts just to make people happy?

And you seem think that it is the responsibility of government to make people prosperous! I thought you used to preach prosperity to your congregation? You see the affairs of government and governance are different from preaching from the pulpit. I also advice you and your fellow pastors to spend some time studying the life, times and work of Christ properly and that of Aposltes like Paul. May be you will learn something about how you should be contributing to the society.

By all means contribute to national debates and dialogue but be wise and careful in your choice of pronouncements as they can mislead and also allow others to attack and condemn the otherwise good work that you are doing.
YAW MENSAH 12 years ago

NPP PASTOR WHO FEED ON POOR PEOPLE'S OFFERING,SHUT UP AND ALLOW THE POLITICIANS TO DO THEIR OR GO BACK TO THE HOSPITAL AND PRACTICE.

NPP PASTOR WHO FEED ON POOR PEOPLE'S OFFERING,SHUT UP AND ALLOW THE POLITICIANS TO DO THEIR OR GO BACK TO THE HOSPITAL AND PRACTICE.
Atta kwablah 12 years ago

Pls,respect the man of God

Pls,respect the man of God
ben china 12 years ago

i think this guy has a shot time of his life? never insurt the man of god in your life

i think this guy has a shot time of his life? never insurt the man of god in your life
think with ur brain 12 years ago

Pastor l do support in all u said ,the system is so weak and dump, but with even in the O and the A LEVEL the rich in society where getting the 'APOR" from WAEC the country so so corrupt to the core.i can tell some people th ...
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Pastor l do support in all u said ,the system is so weak and dump, but with even in the O and the A LEVEL the rich in society where getting the 'APOR" from WAEC the country so so corrupt to the core.i can tell some people that got the "apor" all the way to the two universities but could not evevn go through first year they have to drop out.SO THE SYSTEM NEED TRUSTWORTHY PEOPLE LIKE KWAME NKRUMAH who after he was kicked out he doesn't own a house.
George Marfo 12 years ago

The good old education system should be brought BACK.

The good old education system should be brought BACK.
NOT SO FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 12 years ago

Please hold your peace that the NDC has not won the elections yet. Don't advise them until the case before the Supreme Court is resolved. Okay?

Please hold your peace that the NDC has not won the elections yet. Don't advise them until the case before the Supreme Court is resolved. Okay?
kk 12 years ago

you feed on inocent people's money.Shut up npp pastor

you feed on inocent people's money.Shut up npp pastor
Sir. Richard 12 years ago

this is an eye opener for us all to take a step back to check this. I know most of us do not agree with the Man of God but it is something our country need to go back to the drawing board and do the calculation.

this is an eye opener for us all to take a step back to check this. I know most of us do not agree with the Man of God but it is something our country need to go back to the drawing board and do the calculation.
DON. AMSTERDAM 12 years ago

IS A DISGRACE TO HEAR A GHANAIN BEEN
INTERVIEWD ON TV OR RADIO,IS HORRIBLE
OUR LOCAL DILET IS JUST IN GHANA THAT
THE CHILDREN CAN CATCH IT SIMPLE.WHY
SHOULD CHILDREN LEARN MORE THAN ENGLISH? STOP YOUR SO-CALLED EDUCATIO ...
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IS A DISGRACE TO HEAR A GHANAIN BEEN
INTERVIEWD ON TV OR RADIO,IS HORRIBLE
OUR LOCAL DILET IS JUST IN GHANA THAT
THE CHILDREN CAN CATCH IT SIMPLE.WHY
SHOULD CHILDREN LEARN MORE THAN ENGLISH? STOP YOUR SO-CALLED EDUCATION AND FORCE THE CHILDREN TO SPEAK MORE ENGLISH AT SCHOOL.WE ARE DISGRACING OURSELFS ABROAD .
ROMANUS DE CAPITOL 12 years ago

SEND YOUR THAT MESSAGE TO YOUR PEOPLE WHO THINK THEIR LANGUAGE SHOULD BE SPOKEN IN EVERY CORNER OF GHANA ---THEY FORGOT THERE ARE OTHER LANGUAGES THAT NEED TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT AND SO THEY GO OTHER STATIONS AND RADIO AND ...
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SEND YOUR THAT MESSAGE TO YOUR PEOPLE WHO THINK THEIR LANGUAGE SHOULD BE SPOKEN IN EVERY CORNER OF GHANA ---THEY FORGOT THERE ARE OTHER LANGUAGES THAT NEED TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT AND SO THEY GO OTHER STATIONS AND RADIO AND TV PROGRAMS WITH THAT MENTALITY AND SO END MESSING THEMSELVES UP.
KOO NIMO 12 years ago

After Ghana spending money to train him as doctor, he choose the easy way by becoming Osofo. Please spare this lecture

After Ghana spending money to train him as doctor, he choose the easy way by becoming Osofo. Please spare this lecture
Frank Mensah, Tikobo No. 2 12 years ago

The JSS/SSS/ system was introduced by an illegal, so-called revolutionay government of the PNDC, made up mainly of people who never had any education themseleves. The stupid thinking then was to produce more carpenters, barbe ...
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The JSS/SSS/ system was introduced by an illegal, so-called revolutionay government of the PNDC, made up mainly of people who never had any education themseleves. The stupid thinking then was to produce more carpenters, barbers, hairdressers and all sorts of artisans consistent with our economy. Then they forced it down the throats of citizens without any free discusiions. Those who suggested anything otherwise were referred to as enemies of some stupid revolution. Twenty years after the JSS/SHS, there is no research or report to assess performance and relevance.
sammy 12 years ago

The old system was very long and time wasting. I spent 10 years in the elementary schools(primary&middle), 7 years for the O&A levels at secondary schools, 3 years for my bachelors, 3 years for graduate degree(s). This is not ...
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The old system was very long and time wasting. I spent 10 years in the elementary schools(primary&middle), 7 years for the O&A levels at secondary schools, 3 years for my bachelors, 3 years for graduate degree(s). This is not necessary, it's too long. The JSS/SSS system is good, only the implementors and government officials have to change their attitude. Parents also have a part to play.
USMAN 12 years ago

You see, the British education system is backed by natural justice with the support of a conceptual framework. On the other hand what we are doing in Ghana is a big joke. Even the apostle who introduced the system to Ghana wa ...
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You see, the British education system is backed by natural justice with the support of a conceptual framework. On the other hand what we are doing in Ghana is a big joke. Even the apostle who introduced the system to Ghana was not comfortable with the failure that followed its implementation and had to send his children to the UK to acquire the O and A levels. Even the Nigerians who introduced us to this current system of education through Gen. Babangida are saying the WASSSCE is equivalent to the O'Level but in Ghana the National Accreditation Board (NAB) say it is equivalent to the A'Level. Secondly, the National Certificate of Education(NCE) from Nigeria is higher than the HND from Ghana according to the NAB but in Nigeria that certificate is an admission requirement for the HND. This is the reason why a lot of unqualified Nigerians are rushing into Ghana to school because over there some of them who may not even qualify to go near a university or polytechnic fence are in Ghana and they are offered lucrative programs at the detriment of our compatriots. My problem is that if we go back to the old system we may not get teachers to teach the A level because our current crop of university graduates are useless.
Greedy Bastards 12 years ago

There were leakages of exams papers during the 'O' and 'A' era.

There were leakages of exams papers during the 'O' and 'A' era.
SAM 12 years ago

On the contrary, i think, USMAN you are lost in the whole debate, otherwise you would have known that Cambridge still administers the O' level but call it IGCSE or International Certificate for secondary education, after whic ...
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On the contrary, i think, USMAN you are lost in the whole debate, otherwise you would have known that Cambridge still administers the O' level but call it IGCSE or International Certificate for secondary education, after which one can write the A levels and move to level two hundred at the university.
Please note that in Britain, they writ the GCSE which is General certificate for secondary education which in fact is a watered down version of the IGCSE, yet they claim it's the same. check cie.org.uk
USMAN 12 years ago

What about the HND? Is it a case of suppression to create career slaves in Ghana.

What about the HND? Is it a case of suppression to create career slaves in Ghana.
Peter 12 years ago

The Rev, minister hit the nail right on the head especially with regards to the school system.The old O'level and A'level are still the best for Ghana. Students come out matured even without going to university but what do we ...
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The Rev, minister hit the nail right on the head especially with regards to the school system.The old O'level and A'level are still the best for Ghana. Students come out matured even without going to university but what do we see nowadays?I support the revert to the old system.
DOLI 12 years ago

Stupidity or stupid. When education is moving so far, why should anyone with sense say something this stupid.
Education is NOT the bible. Advancement, I dont think is church knows anything about education. Kofi is a boy and ...
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Stupidity or stupid. When education is moving so far, why should anyone with sense say something this stupid.
Education is NOT the bible. Advancement, I dont think is church knows anything about education. Kofi is a boy and mansa is a girl, is that what you want our children to go back to.
Give your self some respect Dog Heward-Milling. Preach your old bible, but let our children advance not going back. Where did this whiteman go to school; Church people are not teachers but preachers of a bible they dont understand.
Even Jusus wouldnt go back to follow idiots who lived before him. This man wants his church members not know anything new incase they sack him.
I wonder if he really said that. If he did, he is a cow and should not be among human beings.
Its very shameful to his church.
Toli man 12 years ago

This is amazing! Change is good but it will be nice if these Pastors set the example for change by leaving material things behind. All the think about is how to live un big cars and big houses while the congression suffer! Do ...
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This is amazing! Change is good but it will be nice if these Pastors set the example for change by leaving material things behind. All the think about is how to live un big cars and big houses while the congression suffer! Do you know how many computer labs those million dollar house they live in can build for the schools? Shame on you all so called pastors!
Ceeboy Dangerman 12 years ago

Papa Osofo, Please STOP THE CRAB.Educational programs as is are fine. The call for equitable distribution of wealth is good one. I think is better you to say to the NDC to expand the social protection floor.

Papa Osofo, Please STOP THE CRAB.Educational programs as is are fine. The call for equitable distribution of wealth is good one. I think is better you to say to the NDC to expand the social protection floor.
KAPAY 12 years ago

In a country with more than 60% of its population being illitrates or semi illitrates compounded with a high level of poverty any sensible argument about education will be fiercely fought as is being e ...
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In a country with more than 60% of its population being illitrates or semi illitrates compounded with a high level of poverty any sensible argument about education will be fiercely fought as is being exhibited here. Unfortunately this is real fertile ground for the NDC as these are the vulnerable ones who are easily convinced with 20 cedis and a meaningless acronym of "ede bee keke" for their votes. Only God can help such people. They have to remain poor, ignorant and perpertual illitrates for NDC to remain in power. God bless Ghana!!!
Osei Yao 12 years ago

SIMPLISTIC SOLUTION BY SIMPLE-MINDED PERSON, WHAT IS INTRINSICALLY SPECIAL ABOUT O AND A LEVELS? ARE THEY NOT TO BE ADMINISTERED BY HUMAN BEINGS? EVERY BODY IN GHANA TODAY CLAIMS TO BE A CHRISTIAN. THAT IS WHAT HAS CHANGED. C ...
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SIMPLISTIC SOLUTION BY SIMPLE-MINDED PERSON, WHAT IS INTRINSICALLY SPECIAL ABOUT O AND A LEVELS? ARE THEY NOT TO BE ADMINISTERED BY HUMAN BEINGS? EVERY BODY IN GHANA TODAY CLAIMS TO BE A CHRISTIAN. THAT IS WHAT HAS CHANGED. CHRISTIAN WORKERS ARE UNDER PRESSURE TO PAY TITHE AND FILL THE ENVELOPES WITH MONIES THEY DO NOT HAVE. DO NOT BLAME THE GOV'T BLAME YOURSELVES.
KAPAY 12 years ago

The key in the bishops message is the fact that an external examiner will set the questions and mark them. 30% plus of all entrants into the university in Ghana did not achieve the pass mark. They ...
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The key in the bishops message is the fact that an external examiner will set the questions and mark them. 30% plus of all entrants into the university in Ghana did not achieve the pass mark. They are there either through protocol, fake results or bribe. We cannot continue cheating with everthing and now we are even cheating with electing a president. That is all the pastor is seeking to achive. But in a land of 60+ semi illitrates plus illitrates coupled with poverty both of the mind and pocket, your views and others like yours rein supreme. only God can help this country Ghana.
Peter, U.S 12 years ago

Winner takes all is good and is practised in advanced country like U.S

NPP in power took all. NDC must take aall. NPP people are sabotuers.

Winner takes all is good and is practised in advanced country like U.S

NPP in power took all. NDC must take aall. NPP people are sabotuers.
KPENYIGBA KWESI 12 years ago

Bravo!!! Well done. It is important that Ghana returns to old education system.The presentsystem has failed us.

Bravo!!! Well done. It is important that Ghana returns to old education system.The presentsystem has failed us.
AWOH 12 years ago

THE OLD SYSTEM IS DEAD .TIMES ARE CHANGING WE SHOULD LOOK AT WAYS OF IMPROVING THE NEW SYSTEM IT IS FINE.WE SHOULD STRESS ON THE OLD VALUES[ VIRTUES]

THE OLD SYSTEM IS DEAD .TIMES ARE CHANGING WE SHOULD LOOK AT WAYS OF IMPROVING THE NEW SYSTEM IT IS FINE.WE SHOULD STRESS ON THE OLD VALUES[ VIRTUES]
Xman 12 years ago

He got aggregate 07 (1D) in the O Levels !!!

He got aggregate 07 (1D) in the O Levels !!!
Joe 12 years ago

Why these Rubbish JSS & SSS while those who introduced th system had O & A GCEs which is INTERNATIONALLY recognised?

Why these Rubbish JSS & SSS while those who introduced th system had O & A GCEs which is INTERNATIONALLY recognised?
Nii Ferstclas 12 years ago

Our Nations's Future was deliberately compromised by the abandonment of an education system that had produced top quality students who excelled in all disciplines world wide. The semester system in our universities has devalu ...
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Our Nations's Future was deliberately compromised by the abandonment of an education system that had produced top quality students who excelled in all disciplines world wide. The semester system in our universities has devalued the quality of graduates coming out of them. It is time we boldly evaluate our present performance and go back to our old effective educational system. Let us keep the sneaky Foreigners and Ghana Haters out of our educational business.
Owusu-Boateng, Kumasi 12 years ago

Dear Pastor,
Thanks a lot for voicing your opinion. others will stay mute because they do not want to be branded in partisan political colours.

However, it is my privilege to say your position and explanation is woefully ...
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Dear Pastor,
Thanks a lot for voicing your opinion. others will stay mute because they do not want to be branded in partisan political colours.

However, it is my privilege to say your position and explanation is woefully inadequate and provides no analytical insight.
First of all, you must critically analyse the situation prior to the introduction of new educational system and its focus. You must also compare cost outlay of the two systems. You must also analyse both effectiveness and efficient to come to a conclusion. Just to say there was no leakages of examination papers during the O and A levels era is myopic and "street talk". Please, get me right I am saying we should or should not introduce the old System. We need more analysis than want you have just put up. It simply does not make sense.

On the ward of contracts to the opposition. Sincerely, I am shocked you are trying to encourage ward of contract not base on competency rather political affiliation. We do not give contract because one is NPP or NDC. We give out because you had a superior bid or proposal. I do not know whether you are saying politicians should create and share contracts. What happens to us who are contractors and business people who are not affiliated to any political party.
May be your thought were not reported by the press as it is supposed to be. If it is so I am very sorry for putting my opinion in this way.Possible you may be referring to a union government of a sort.
People of high repute should thorough think through issues before they make pronouncements.
Pablo D 12 years ago

I respect Dag a lot but I think he is missing the point on this. Times have changed. Its not about which system is better. In the olden days teachers are not so interested in more more or extra classes just as the pastors the ...
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I respect Dag a lot but I think he is missing the point on this. Times have changed. Its not about which system is better. In the olden days teachers are not so interested in more more or extra classes just as the pastors then werent interested in more programs for more money. If we bring back the O level and A levels the humans who are tasked to run them will not be very different from those running the system now. Dag is nostalgic and frankly speaking is not fully abreast with the times. Take the basic education as an example, a government school is making at least 800 cedis a month compared to a private school teacher making an average of 200 yet the kids in the private schools are doing so much better than those in government school. My final submission is that its time the good bishop also begin to invest part of his resources into the education system.
Yaw Akrasi 12 years ago

IN FACT I WAS RESPECTING BISHOP MILL FOR THE PAST BUT RECENTLY HE CAME OUT AFTER THER ELECTIONS TO TELL ALL GHANAIANS THAT HE IS NOW IN FULL POLITICS AND HE SUPPORTS THE NPP. HE WNET STRAIT TO ATTACK PRESIDENT MAHAMA AND HIS ...
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IN FACT I WAS RESPECTING BISHOP MILL FOR THE PAST BUT RECENTLY HE CAME OUT AFTER THER ELECTIONS TO TELL ALL GHANAIANS THAT HE IS NOW IN FULL POLITICS AND HE SUPPORTS THE NPP. HE WNET STRAIT TO ATTACK PRESIDENT MAHAMA AND HIS NDC SAYING IF YOU HAVE WON DO THIS OR THAT AS HETHE PRESIDENT PROMISED. THE PRESIDENT HAS NOT EVEN BEEN SWARN INTO OFFICE THEN HE STARTS TO ATTACK HIM. WE NOW KNOW WHERE YOU BELONG TO. WE DONT MIND TOO MUCH. PLEASE LOOK AT YOUR WORK, WHERE ARE YOUR CHILDREN ATTENDING SCHOOL NOW? WHAT CHARITY ORGANISATIONS ARE YOU SUPPORTING WITH ALL THE DOLLAS YOU TAKE AS OFFERRING. I KNOW YOU ARE A MAND OF GOD BUT BE CAREFULL OF YOUR WORDS. GOD WILL JUDGE ALL OF US WHEN JUSES COMES THE SECOND TIME. THERE IS THIS PROVERB " IF YOU ARE CHEWING THE HAND OF A MONKY LOOK AT YOURS FIRST.

BISHOP PEOPLE LOVES YOU BUT BE CAREFULL OF YOUR WORDS.
KNYC (USMC) 12 years ago

You need a free Education,and you are part of people this Bishop is talking about, lack of proof reading before you post your comments.

You need a free Education,and you are part of people this Bishop is talking about, lack of proof reading before you post your comments.
ERIC- Akosombo 12 years ago

WHY SHOULD THE OPPOSITION BE GIVEN 30PERCENT CONTRACTS IT'S ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE.WHERE WERE THEY WHEN THE NDC WAS CAMPAIGNING. PLEASE PASTOR WE HEARD YOU BUT SORRY IT CAN'T WORK. THEY SHOULD WAIT 2016.

WHY SHOULD THE OPPOSITION BE GIVEN 30PERCENT CONTRACTS IT'S ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE.WHERE WERE THEY WHEN THE NDC WAS CAMPAIGNING. PLEASE PASTOR WE HEARD YOU BUT SORRY IT CAN'T WORK. THEY SHOULD WAIT 2016.
D/Sgt. Nuamah 12 years ago

I think something is really wrong in this article! The Presiding Bishop is reported to have said “The Presiding Bishop appealed to the government to offer the main opposition party about 30 per cent of all business contrac ...
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I think something is really wrong in this article! The Presiding Bishop is reported to have said “The Presiding Bishop appealed to the government to offer the main opposition party about 30 per cent of all business contracts as a mechanism to check breeding of angry and disgruntled people.” to his congregation. Why on earth will a Bishop be saying a thing like this? I thought jobs are to be awarded to the best performing contractors? Bishop was that what you preached at the church or you are being misrepresented? My leaps are sealed
Paul Amuna 12 years ago

That's part of the problem. Either he has been misquoted or he is mixing too many things on subjects frankly he has limited knowledge or expertise in. My advice to him is to focus on areas where his strengths lie, spreading t ...
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That's part of the problem. Either he has been misquoted or he is mixing too many things on subjects frankly he has limited knowledge or expertise in. My advice to him is to focus on areas where his strengths lie, spreading the Word.
kawanopaado 12 years ago

Hey Dag u should know that everything is evolving. Keep your old ideas to yourself and let the new generation overcome challenges of this time

Hey Dag u should know that everything is evolving. Keep your old ideas to yourself and let the new generation overcome challenges of this time
No Tribalism. 12 years ago

WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE ON GHANAWEB. EITHER PEOPLE OPPOSE ALL ARTICLES OR RESULT TO INSULTS. THIS IS QUITE DISGUSTING. WHY NOT SOME PEOPLE THINK AT LEAST SOME OF THE ARTICLES MAKE SENSE? This site is filled by half educated ...
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WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE ON GHANAWEB. EITHER PEOPLE OPPOSE ALL ARTICLES OR RESULT TO INSULTS. THIS IS QUITE DISGUSTING. WHY NOT SOME PEOPLE THINK AT LEAST SOME OF THE ARTICLES MAKE SENSE? This site is filled by half educated BIGOTS and RETARDS.
SAARA-MENSAH 12 years ago

Truely as you have stated but we can't go back now but we can do so many things. one is that gov't should allow O and A'level in private schools. The O and A'levels prepare people for life while the SHS prepares juveniles for ...
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Truely as you have stated but we can't go back now but we can do so many things. one is that gov't should allow O and A'level in private schools. The O and A'levels prepare people for life while the SHS prepares juveniles for the Universities where most of them don't know what they are doing.
Akadu Mensema 12 years ago

“During my time nobody sees the question papers and you know that these questions have never been asked before. We need to go back to the old system the ‘0’ and ‘A’ level with an external examination monitoring sour ...
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“During my time nobody sees the question papers and you know that these questions have never been asked before. We need to go back to the old system the ‘0’ and ‘A’ level with an external examination monitoring source based in London”, he said.
MARCUS AMPADU 12 years ago

The question isn't going back to the old system, neither is it holding on relentlessly to what we already have.

The sane thing to do, in my opinion, is to come together as one nation and respond as one people to how we ar ...
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The question isn't going back to the old system, neither is it holding on relentlessly to what we already have.

The sane thing to do, in my opinion, is to come together as one nation and respond as one people to how we are going to give our children the best education money can buy.

We have failed over the years to revise our moribund curriculum, affirm how teachers teach, how our children learn, how we evaluate what our students have mastered or learned, and failed beyond belief to clarify the role we expect our parents and community members to play in the education of our children.
The world changed unrecognizably while we slept during the 70's and the 90's, we have to find ways to catch up.
We can do it with a restructured and reformed education system. The earlier we do it the better.
Ampaabeng 12 years ago

One wonder if this Bishop man is informed about educational issues in Ghana. The challenge with quality education in Ghana has nothing to do with the abolishing of the '0' and 'A' Level system. There is no justification, ther ...
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One wonder if this Bishop man is informed about educational issues in Ghana. The challenge with quality education in Ghana has nothing to do with the abolishing of the '0' and 'A' Level system. There is no justification, therefore, for Heward-Mills to call for the abolishing of the new system. Our problem is attitudinal. Why is it that Private school sthat operate the same new system perform excellently compared to Public Schools? It is purely attitudinal. This means that even if it were justifiable for the nation to revert to the old system, the abscence of right attitudes would still make the system challenging. Is the Bishop saying that those who sell question papers in the current system will chanmge their attitude if we reverse to the old system. Please, BISHOP, give us a break. If you have notjing to preach about, SHUT UP!!!
kofi=usa 12 years ago

you do not know what you are saying,keep quiet and concentrate on the things of God. stop indulging yourself in politics.

you do not know what you are saying,keep quiet and concentrate on the things of God. stop indulging yourself in politics.
Gmm 12 years ago

Bring back the old system as Britian is still using that . Ghanaians are coming here in their numbers but the educational system hhere is different from Ghana.

Bring back the old system as Britian is still using that . Ghanaians are coming here in their numbers but the educational system hhere is different from Ghana.
Dagadoo 12 years ago

Why London? The next thing this man suggests is to be colonized by the Brits again!What a nonentity....

Why London? The next thing this man suggests is to be colonized by the Brits again!What a nonentity....
Moses 12 years ago

Dag has lost hind mind....

Dag has lost hind mind....
Klazty 12 years ago

What does he know about education? He should concentrate on his church and leave education to educationists and politicians to handle.
What studies has he done to show that the previous system of education was better than wh ...
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What does he know about education? He should concentrate on his church and leave education to educationists and politicians to handle.
What studies has he done to show that the previous system of education was better than what we have now? No we are in an era where we do not talk by heart. I recall that students of the new system performed better in an admission interview to medical school at knust in the early 1990s. We have products of the new system who are medical doctors, pharmacists, chartered accountants, teachers, librarians, bankers to mention but few who are performing very well in their chosen professions.
Mills should come out with the research he has carried out that confirms his assertion. He should not talk by heart.
Nii 12 years ago

I agree totally with you - Dag Heward Mills thought his "dadaba" types of the 70s will always be on top of the hierachy in Ghana - too bad, the ground has shifted under their feet. Gone are the days in the 70s when he used to ...
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I agree totally with you - Dag Heward Mills thought his "dadaba" types of the 70s will always be on top of the hierachy in Ghana - too bad, the ground has shifted under their feet. Gone are the days in the 70s when he used to ride horses arrogantly around town!
jackie 12 years ago

With all due respect to the reverend, this is backwards and will not help the future of the nation. What we need is way forward on bridging practicals with theory and to move away from mass production of graduate illiterates ...
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With all due respect to the reverend, this is backwards and will not help the future of the nation. What we need is way forward on bridging practicals with theory and to move away from mass production of graduate illiterates from our schools.
Nii 12 years ago

Folks like this Heward-Mills guy thought Ghana was for them and their rich kind - the Daddy, "Agbado" had horses and crap like that it those days - left to them, they should always be the "chosen" few - the new system offers ...
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Folks like this Heward-Mills guy thought Ghana was for them and their rich kind - the Daddy, "Agbado" had horses and crap like that it those days - left to them, they should always be the "chosen" few - the new system offers poor folks the opportunity to also have some reasonable level of education. Some of these guys would like folks to continue shivering as soon as their names, so-called elite scjools and credentials are cited. Well, I got news for you, Dag, the days in the 70s when you use to arrogantly ride horses around and think you're better than everyone else are over and over for good. If you have been able to get some kind of a platform as a pastor, good for you - stay in your lane - the elitist good times you and your arrogant "dadaba" types had in the 70s are over and over for good!!
amby, usa 12 years ago

That will be perfect for the country. Our education standard is very low when you compare it to that of abroad standard. And also, our syllabus and methods of studies should be more practical rather than content. Ghana needs ...
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That will be perfect for the country. Our education standard is very low when you compare it to that of abroad standard. And also, our syllabus and methods of studies should be more practical rather than content. Ghana needs to revisit the O' and A' LEVEL system of education. Im on the same page with you Rev.
vic. 12 years ago

if you want to do politics say so and stop disturbing our ears.know that your church is man made which has no biblical linkage with actual man salvation.where were you when npp was in Gov't

if you want to do politics say so and stop disturbing our ears.know that your church is man made which has no biblical linkage with actual man salvation.where were you when npp was in Gov't
kelvin 12 years ago

r u a pastor or politician aah aba pastor stop ur attitude it wont help u as a man of God

r u a pastor or politician aah aba pastor stop ur attitude it wont help u as a man of God
Dzeklo usa 12 years ago

Dag heward mills are you in ghana before kuffor rule

Dag heward mills are you in ghana before kuffor rule
Adwoa-Londdon 12 years ago

wishful thinking.How do we know that the same irregularities are not going to occur if we go back to O and A level examination sytem?.As far as I can remember, this behaviour of leaked exam papers have always been there. This ...
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wishful thinking.How do we know that the same irregularities are not going to occur if we go back to O and A level examination sytem?.As far as I can remember, this behaviour of leaked exam papers have always been there. This started during CPP days, when girl friends of politicians were carted to colleges,even if they did not pass the entrance exam.Men teachers were the culprits in colleges as they always have access to exam papers and then the girl friends. In short Ghana's standard of Education and morality has gone down the drain and I wonder which government will be able to salvage it. I am glad that someone has brought this topic to discussion and lets hope that something can be done about it.It is not the particular system which is pulling the standard of Education down, but the people who work in it.-from those at the ministry of Education to teachers up and down the country. Whilst N>U.T is there to fight for the welfare of the teachers, in other countries they also fight for the welfare of the children and the standard of Education.
SAM. 12 years ago

As a student(old system) I witnessed the introduction of the JSS and SSS system.The rationale behind it is very good.Reverting to the old system is not the solution. Infact, the USA also uses the same junior high and senior c ...
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As a student(old system) I witnessed the introduction of the JSS and SSS system.The rationale behind it is very good.Reverting to the old system is not the solution. Infact, the USA also uses the same junior high and senior concept and they have the best universities in the world. We do not need the British exams board to supervise our exams .More than 50yrs after independence we should be able to do better.The U.K is even moving away from the grammer style education which the old system offers with no emphasis on critical thinking but memorization.We should rather as a nation put in place the best checks and balances to protect the integrity of our exams. For your information, the SSS students are performing better than the old system in comparism at the university.
Master Palmer 12 years ago

Thank you thank you thank you. Now, I am so glad someone is thinking, a better thinker than all our politicians, Atta Mills and Mahama included. Present so call leaders have no "VISION" only money concious and greedy to make ...
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Thank you thank you thank you. Now, I am so glad someone is thinking, a better thinker than all our politicians, Atta Mills and Mahama included. Present so call leaders have no "VISION" only money concious and greedy to make themslves rich and wealthy thieves at the expence of mother Ghana. Ghana was more disciplined when we had the "O' and "A" level school systems, academics were good, children read a lot, our libraries where filled up, our sports was so great, exciting, fun and moreover glorious. We talk about our sportsmen with pride, but now look at what we have riff-raffs, delinquencies, armed robbers, lost of other bad social entities. Wake up Ghana and bring back the old school system and that will salvage the homeland otherwise nothing will work and make things worthwile.
SUPREME 12 years ago

IT IS TIME TO MAKE PASTORS ACCOUNTABLE TO THE GOVERNMENT/COUNTRY. THEY ARE NOT ABOVE THE LAW.

IT IS TIME TO MAKE PASTORS ACCOUNTABLE TO THE GOVERNMENT/COUNTRY. THEY ARE NOT ABOVE THE LAW.
SUPREME 12 years ago

IT IS TIME TO MAKE PASTORS/MEN OF GOD ACCOUNTABLE TO THE GOVERNMENT/COUNTRY.

IT IS TIME TO MAKE PASTORS/MEN OF GOD ACCOUNTABLE TO THE GOVERNMENT/COUNTRY.
OWAREAN 12 years ago

A VERY GOOD IDEA. AN O LEVEL HOLDER WITH AN ORDINARY PASS IS BETTER THAN THE NEW SYSTEM GRADUATE.

A VERY GOOD IDEA. AN O LEVEL HOLDER WITH AN ORDINARY PASS IS BETTER THAN THE NEW SYSTEM GRADUATE.
M23 Commander 12 years ago

So quality education has won over free education

So quality education has won over free education
KING LOMOTEY 12 years ago

Put your words into action.
Dagger Heward-Mills and his Lighthouse Chapel International should establish their own schools and show us how to raise academic standards, by putting what he is telling us into practice. This is ...
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Put your words into action.
Dagger Heward-Mills and his Lighthouse Chapel International should establish their own schools and show us how to raise academic standards, by putting what he is telling us into practice. This is a case of easily said than done or show me don't tell me.
Jean Whyte 12 years ago

Bishop, u are right. I hope the government will take ur advice.

Bishop, u are right. I hope the government will take ur advice.
K.Gyasi.... NY 12 years ago

This pastor its an NPP man!maybe he was promised to be given the chance to pray at the inauguration thats why he's mad talking in favor of NDC all the time. This country its moving forward so we will left him behind examinati ...
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This pastor its an NPP man!maybe he was promised to be given the chance to pray at the inauguration thats why he's mad talking in favor of NDC all the time. This country its moving forward so we will left him behind examination malptactices are everywhere in every generation.
Nellie Ja 12 years ago

Wisdom is justified by its children. If you look at our nation today it is easy to see the fruit of the wisdom of our leaders. Clogged universities, a broken and a corrupt education system that is not respected in the world, ...
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Wisdom is justified by its children. If you look at our nation today it is easy to see the fruit of the wisdom of our leaders. Clogged universities, a broken and a corrupt education system that is not respected in the world, a generation of people who have to lie or prostitute themselves in order to make ends meet. And if a man of God is rising up to address the issue by preaching to the nation to change, the empty vessels and fools amongst us are rising up to call him a drug addict and wee smoker. You who are calling him names what is the fruit of wisdom in your life? What have you been able to do? Do you not have to bribe people to get services which are supposed to be free? Have you not suffered from the rife kalabule yourself? So why don't you take the part of the message that applies to you and change? Why insult a man of God? By righteousness a nation is exalted. He has preached a timely and relevant message and perhaps the reason you are so incensed is because it is touching things in you. So change! That's all..

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