An Army Bank may not be a good idea. For instance, suppose the said Army Bank is in financial distress and becomes insolvent who meets the payment of its creditors? Is it the tax payer or who?
An Army Bank may not be a good idea. For instance, suppose the said Army Bank is in financial distress and becomes insolvent who meets the payment of its creditors? Is it the tax payer or who?
GH 11 years ago
CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS
Dove; A Town Where It Is A Taboo To Menstruate, Give Birth And Bury The Dead
It is a taboo for women to give birth to babies or even menstruate in Dove, a town in the Mafi Traditional Area of the ... read full comment
CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS
Dove; A Town Where It Is A Taboo To Menstruate, Give Birth And Bury The Dead
It is a taboo for women to give birth to babies or even menstruate in Dove, a town in the Mafi Traditional Area of the Central Tongu District.
As such, those expecting their menstruation and pregnant women in labour are by whatever possible means carried out of the town. They only return after delivery and after their menses have stopped.
This revelation was made by Dr Joseph Nuertey, the Volta Regional Medical Superintendent, when he delivered the state of health care in the region during the first general meeting of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs (VRHC) at Ho.
Dr Nuertey lamented that because of the age-long taboo, all efforts by the Ministry of Health (MoH) to establish a health facility to take care of birth and other issues had proven futile. He added that the taboo also forbade the burial of the dead in the town.
The medical superintendent, therefore, appealed to the VRHC to use their good offices to appease the gods in the area to lift the taboo. Dr Nuertey's revelation left the traditional rulers dumbfounded.
This prompted the Paramount Chief of the Battor Traditional Area, Togbega Patamia Dzekley VII, to say that he would immediately contact the chief and elders of Dove to see what could be done to resolve the issue
In most circumstances, it is the women, who are mostly farmers that nurture the children until maturity. According to the medical superintendent, he has been told that the gods of the town frown on anybody who flouts the taboo.
Dr Nuertey announced that maternal mortality in the region continued to be too high and this he attributed to the inadequate number of medical personnel and facilities in the region.
BENYIWAH DOE(Rat Poison) 11 years ago
And so what? What is your kobi in this? Rather tell to vote wisely next time.
And so what? What is your kobi in this? Rather tell to vote wisely next time.
PAA OFLU- JATO 11 years ago
THIS LAWYER HAS CLEARLY SHOWN HE IS NOT ABREAST WITH TIMES. HIS ARGUMENTS ARE SO SHALLOW AND ONE WONDERS THE MOTIVE BEHIND ALL THAT SCRAP ABOUT THE ARMED FORCES BEING A STATE INSTITUTION AND SO CANNOT GO INTO BUSINESS VENTURE ... read full comment
THIS LAWYER HAS CLEARLY SHOWN HE IS NOT ABREAST WITH TIMES. HIS ARGUMENTS ARE SO SHALLOW AND ONE WONDERS THE MOTIVE BEHIND ALL THAT SCRAP ABOUT THE ARMED FORCES BEING A STATE INSTITUTION AND SO CANNOT GO INTO BUSINESS VENTURE. DO WE NEED SUCH PEOPLE WHO WANT TO TURN US AND MAKE US MATCH BACKWARDS? SOMEONE TALKED ABOUT ARMED FORCES GOING INTO FARMING. IS FARMING NOT A BUSINESS VENTURE? THE ARMED FORCES HAS ITS WON RESOURCE PERSONNEL IN ALL AREAS..LAW, MEDICAL, ENGINEERING, IT, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE, ARCHITECTURE AND THE FACT IS THAT THE INSTITUTION OPERATES WITH THEIR CIVILIAN COUNTERPARTS WITH VARYING PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUNDS. ASIDE THIS THE ARMED FORCES EMPLOYS FROM THE CIVIL STREET SO WHAT IS FOH AMOANINGS WORRY ABOUT WHO WILL MANAGE THE BANK. I HEARD THAT PEOPLE LIKE THAT CANNOT SEE WELL IN BROAD DAYLIGHT. PROBABLY THEY ARE ARE NOT ABLE TO REASON TOO WELL IN BROAD DAYLIGHT. I WONDER WHAT FOH AMOANING'S WORRY IS ABOUT THE BANKING IDEA FOR THE GHANA ARMY OR GHANA ARMED FORCES. FOH AMOANING SHOULD BE IGNORED. HE IS A STONE AGE MAN OR A STONE AGE LAWYER. HE SHOULD GO AND TALK ON HIS SPORTS/BOXING. BY THE WAY IS HE NOT A LAWYER? WHY HAS HE VENTURED INTO SPORTS COMMENTATOR BUSINESS INSTEAD OF JUST LIMITING HIMSELF TO HIS LAW BUSINESS? NO TIME FOR ANY STONE AGE LAWYER.
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago
When Kwaku Baako informed us about the atrocities of Kwasi Pratt during PNDC Regime, some of us did not believe until the truth was confirmed during the NRC. Kwasi Pratt is the most dangerous Journalist Ghana had ever have, h ... read full comment
When Kwaku Baako informed us about the atrocities of Kwasi Pratt during PNDC Regime, some of us did not believe until the truth was confirmed during the NRC. Kwasi Pratt is the most dangerous Journalist Ghana had ever have, he had the gut to recommend his fellow journalists to be executed by PNDC. Pratt even recommended Baako to be killed by the regime, thank God Baako was instead touchered violently and severely but his life was spared. This is what Kwasi Prat can do. Now Pratt is a secret agent to NDC and US Embassy in Ghana. May God forgive Prat and spare him the untold evils that will come upon him and his generations. The souls of those journalist killed through Pratts recommendations to PNDC will never forgive Pratt. Now Patt has the gut to take Diplomatic Passport and smuggled his weak-headed children to work at the Ministries under Mills NDC, may God forgive Pratt and his dependance and spare them of the evils ahead of them...
OBIBINI. 11 years ago
Oh,so we have albino lawyers in Ghana.Does he go to court?I am told that albinos[ofiri]cannot see well during the day or he goes to court during the night.His posture on the army bank issue is just for self advertisement.
Oh,so we have albino lawyers in Ghana.Does he go to court?I am told that albinos[ofiri]cannot see well during the day or he goes to court during the night.His posture on the army bank issue is just for self advertisement.
Kwabena Amoafo 11 years ago
Obibini, you are a foolish man. When the man is challenging the unconstitutional venture the Armed forces want to go in, you are writing about albino. The Armed Forces should rather venture into commercial farming and even us ... read full comment
Obibini, you are a foolish man. When the man is challenging the unconstitutional venture the Armed forces want to go in, you are writing about albino. The Armed Forces should rather venture into commercial farming and even use the services of labour from our Prisons. You are a real fool.
Onipa, USA 11 years ago
Why not form a credit union for the army?
Why not form a credit union for the army?
OBIBINI. 11 years ago
Kwabena Amoafo you want prison labour to be used on military farms.Is the military there to do farming work or to defend the nation?If the army cannot establish a bank then it can also not establish farms.Prisoners are in pri ... read full comment
Kwabena Amoafo you want prison labour to be used on military farms.Is the military there to do farming work or to defend the nation?If the army cannot establish a bank then it can also not establish farms.Prisoners are in prison to serve their time and not to be used as farm workers or if used to work they should be paid.What is wrong with the army establishging a bank?After all most of the workers will be civilians.Apart from creating jobs the bank will be a source of revenue for the nation.The albino lawyer who is fighting against it will be a benificiary of the revenue the bank will generate for the government to finance development projects.As for your albino lawyer he is only self-advertising.
OBININI 11 years ago
OMG this Ofrijato is sooooo UGLY what do he know about army and bank? Albino can't realy see during the day do he go to court at night for real? I think they need them albinos in Lagos so you'll be RICH. Tell him to put on ... read full comment
OMG this Ofrijato is sooooo UGLY what do he know about army and bank? Albino can't realy see during the day do he go to court at night for real? I think they need them albinos in Lagos so you'll be RICH. Tell him to put on BLACK DYE (Yoomo). He looks laughable.
KWABENA AMOAFO 11 years ago
Kwabena Amoafo Obinini is 100% right, albino are not human being they are all animals they are need in Lagos period.
Kwabena Amoafo Obinini is 100% right, albino are not human being they are all animals they are need in Lagos period.
Sam Ayi Kwabena Marfo 11 years ago
Dear OBIBINI, please can you tell me what sort of intelligence Lawyer Amoaning being an albino has got to do with the issue at stake? What really matters to our dear country is the issue on the table . Even if he's come from ... read full comment
Dear OBIBINI, please can you tell me what sort of intelligence Lawyer Amoaning being an albino has got to do with the issue at stake? What really matters to our dear country is the issue on the table . Even if he's come from Venus , honestly all that matters is the substance in what he says. Your intelligence exceeds my understanding.
Ebo Crentsil 11 years ago
Lawyer Amoaning should also note that this Armed Forces Bank will create Employment and Banking Services(Housing & Car loans etc.) in Accra, Tema, Takoradi, Ho, Kumasi, Sunyani & Tamale. I know the problems and hustle they go ... read full comment
Lawyer Amoaning should also note that this Armed Forces Bank will create Employment and Banking Services(Housing & Car loans etc.) in Accra, Tema, Takoradi, Ho, Kumasi, Sunyani & Tamale. I know the problems and hustle they go through in their daily lives. In the US, most of Organizations, have their own Banking Institutions. An example is www.saefcu.org, at the Hospital that I work, e.g. every Hospitals has its own.
kOFI bOATENG 11 years ago
What are you talking about? The Armed Forces Banking issue; is it part of their duties? I think it is a wrong move and must not be allowed.
What are you talking about? The Armed Forces Banking issue; is it part of their duties? I think it is a wrong move and must not be allowed.
Odenehokwame 11 years ago
Lawyer, i hold you in high esteem but this one is below the belt. Come to th United State the Navy has a bank called the the Navy Federal Credit Union. All the empolyees are civilians and the bank serve the needs of most ser ... read full comment
Lawyer, i hold you in high esteem but this one is below the belt. Come to th United State the Navy has a bank called the the Navy Federal Credit Union. All the empolyees are civilians and the bank serve the needs of most servicemen in terms of Housing, car and other loans so i see nothing wrong with Ghana Armed Forces having their own bank.
NYARKO U.S. 11 years ago
WELL SAID MY BROTHER ODENEHOKWAME.
I DON'T SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH GHANA ARMED FORCES HAVING THEIR OWN BANKS.
PEOPLE STILL NEED TO BE EDUCATED ON SOME ISSUES LIKE THIS.
AND FOLKS STOP DOWNGRADING ALBINOS THEY WERE ALL CRE ... read full comment
WELL SAID MY BROTHER ODENEHOKWAME.
I DON'T SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH GHANA ARMED FORCES HAVING THEIR OWN BANKS.
PEOPLE STILL NEED TO BE EDUCATED ON SOME ISSUES LIKE THIS.
AND FOLKS STOP DOWNGRADING ALBINOS THEY WERE ALL CREATED LIKE ALL OF US BY OUR MIGHTY HEAVINGLY FATHER GOD
kOFI bOATENG 11 years ago
Is it part of the duties of the Armed Forces?
Is it part of the duties of the Armed Forces?
wy 11 years ago
Do you really think like this in 2013?
Do you really think like this in 2013?
osei-wusu 11 years ago
your comment is really sad and unfortunate. Why are u attacking his looks as opposed to telling us your opinion about the issue under discussion. if you don't have anything intelligent to contribute, please refrain from velli ... read full comment
your comment is really sad and unfortunate. Why are u attacking his looks as opposed to telling us your opinion about the issue under discussion. if you don't have anything intelligent to contribute, please refrain from vellifying people needlessly.
Cold Thunder 11 years ago
The banking business is one area we must stop the army from going into. This could lead to massive corruption in the Executive arm of government whose leader is the President and Commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
How d ... read full comment
The banking business is one area we must stop the army from going into. This could lead to massive corruption in the Executive arm of government whose leader is the President and Commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
How do we expect personnel working in the bank, under the usually strict and hierarchical military command structure to divulge information when the Executive decide to stash millions of state money in the accounts of the bank.
This can also lead to military adventurism where they take control of so much resources and meddle in affairs of governance especially in this our sub-region.
Technical, per the constitution on its face value as it is now, the military can go into any business venture including, banking but many times the constitution was and must be interpreted on the platform of public interest.
Let us take partisanship out, and discuss this issue dispassionately. I am all for Amoning going to the SC for interpretation when this licence is granted.
YARO 11 years ago
It's unfortunate Paa, to subject yourself to such plain ridiccule by baselessly attacking the personality of Foh Amoaning instead of the content of his submission. He addresed himself well but quoting the constitution and eve ... read full comment
It's unfortunate Paa, to subject yourself to such plain ridiccule by baselessly attacking the personality of Foh Amoaning instead of the content of his submission. He addresed himself well but quoting the constitution and even evoked the bye-laws of the banking industry of the country to make his argument and for those, I THINK HE IS RIGHT!
In the US for example, there is the USAA and the NAVY FEDERAL banks who mainly cater for the military and the relatives. Note, these were not military establishments. The USAA for example was started by retired military officers who wanted to insure and provide further banking and financial needs for themselves. It evolved and incorporated the military and its families. It is free and you don't have to join if you don't want to - Not even if you are Military. It is owned by its clients, so if you are/were military, you can bank here with your family. That says same for VETERANS, and as a result you are an owner of the bank as you will then share in the profit based on your contributions to banking and insurance. NOTE: This is a model that was generated by outsiders not the military with the military in mind and focus.
What the Ghana Army is doing is different. They want to own it and the constitution is plain and open for further interpretation by the supreme court on all issues that looks bleak and foggy. Foh Amoaing is simply saying, "I WILL LET/WANT THE SUPREME COURT INTERPRETE THAT PART OF THE LAW IN RELATION TO THIS MATTER." Why attack him for that? At least we should feel blessed to have people who want to put time into such issues instead of letting organizations flount simple constitutional mandates with self seeking impunity. Next, we would have an AIRFORCE BANK, ARMY BANK, THEN NAVY BANK, GHAPOHA BANK, MINISTERS AND PARLIAMENT SQUATERS BANK, IRS BANK...and the list could go on.
Thanks Foh Amoaning for championing sanity on such matters. Please go on and help shape the country for a globular administrative competency that stands on truth and clarity in the interpretations of the books and what we all voted and accepted into law... and as such follows the simple logic of THE RULE OF LAW!
Akora Oteng 11 years ago
The learned lawyer is right. The Army is NOT a commercial bussiness entity and CANNOT go into bussiness to earn it,s own money. Are we talking about MERCENARIES here, or what criminality/ies, do we want our soldiers to commit ... read full comment
The learned lawyer is right. The Army is NOT a commercial bussiness entity and CANNOT go into bussiness to earn it,s own money. Are we talking about MERCENARIES here, or what criminality/ies, do we want our soldiers to commit to earn money? NO WAY!
william 11 years ago
I hope this is not a case of a lawyer seeking cheap popularity! Which law FORBIDS the army, that is what we should be told, not speculation about the law!!!!The army has lawyers too to advise on such matters!But if they have ... read full comment
I hope this is not a case of a lawyer seeking cheap popularity! Which law FORBIDS the army, that is what we should be told, not speculation about the law!!!!The army has lawyers too to advise on such matters!But if they have overlooked something, give us the exact law or go to court and seek your cheap popularity; good for getting potential clients!!!!!
Rob 11 years ago
Whose money are these Army folks going to invest in this venture? The money that the Government gives allocates for defense?
Whose money are these Army folks going to invest in this venture? The money that the Government gives allocates for defense?
Yaa Nkosuo 11 years ago
What is Moses Foh-Amoaning's point?
Himself a product of Burma Camp, ( his father an Army Chaplain)you would expect that someone of his calibre would support INNOVATION such as this. It baffles me to think that in this day ... read full comment
What is Moses Foh-Amoaning's point?
Himself a product of Burma Camp, ( his father an Army Chaplain)you would expect that someone of his calibre would support INNOVATION such as this. It baffles me to think that in this day, as intellectuals, we would not be looking at ways to modernize our Instituions to suit the times.
Yes, the Army is not a Corporate body, what else do they do other than wait till Al-Qa'eda infiltrates the ranks of the ignorant and we end up packing our soldiers to go and intervene.
Legislation isn't set in stone; it is reviewed and amended as and when the need arises and it is about time we acknowledged that - the Golden word these days is about REFORMS.
Just this morning , the British government revealed it was going to recruit its Senior officials from not only Abroad, but the Military, Security Services as well as from Industry.
The Educational Sector (Schools) have already embraced that.
About time we looked outside the box and adopt progressive reforms. Otherwise our country will remain "The Land that time forgot".
Nothing much has changed since the last Governor left us.
WILLIAM 11 years ago
With this background I can see he is looking for attention. GBC/TV3/TV AFRICA/METRO TV, PLEASE GIVE HIM A SPORTS PLATFORM OR EVEN A LEGAL ONE TITLED: THE LAW AND GHANAIAN STATE INSTITUTIONS!!!i MUST ADMIT i ENJOY HIS 'DOGO TU ... read full comment
With this background I can see he is looking for attention. GBC/TV3/TV AFRICA/METRO TV, PLEASE GIVE HIM A SPORTS PLATFORM OR EVEN A LEGAL ONE TITLED: THE LAW AND GHANAIAN STATE INSTITUTIONS!!!i MUST ADMIT i ENJOY HIS 'DOGO TURANCHI'/BOOK LONG ENGLISH!!!!
Rob 11 years ago
Whose money are they going to invest? THINK.
Whose money are they going to invest? THINK.
Thomas 11 years ago
Paa Oflu Jato as you call yourself, first of all writing in block letters is as offensive as is your misplaced logic. I agree with Foh-Amoaning 100%. Here we are dealing not with the American Army but the Ghanaian Armed Force ... read full comment
Paa Oflu Jato as you call yourself, first of all writing in block letters is as offensive as is your misplaced logic. I agree with Foh-Amoaning 100%. Here we are dealing not with the American Army but the Ghanaian Armed Forces whose 5 plane air force, 4 small-ships navy and several Generals who have never seen combat action beforee clearly not qualified to undertake other professional or business activities which are not in line with their mandate.
My friend if you are not aware, we have an army that cannot even go and fight the Cape Verde army. Their professional discipline is so low that they are highly inclined to make coups d'etat at the snap of a finger. To avoid this they have to be sent on Peace-keeping duties so that they can earn some money on the side to keep them quiet. Now you bwant them to go and open a bank? Fuck you! You nation wrecker.
YESman 11 years ago
SACK THE CORRUPT THIEF MAN FROM THE ARMY. HE SOLD MILITARY LANDS FOR HIS DIRTY POCKET.
SACK THE CORRUPT THIEF MAN FROM THE ARMY. HE SOLD MILITARY LANDS FOR HIS DIRTY POCKET.
PAA OFLU- JATO 11 years ago
GO AND SACK HIM ---HE IS WAITING FOR YOU TO DO THAT.
GO AND SACK HIM ---HE IS WAITING FOR YOU TO DO THAT.
TT 11 years ago
Go fight in Mali
Go fight in Mali
Nii Akwei 11 years ago
Now they want to go into banking? They are probably telling the President that his security depends on the Military.
No way.
Now they want to go into banking? They are probably telling the President that his security depends on the Military.
No way.
PAA OFLU- JATO 11 years ago
THE ARMED FORCES WORLD OVER ARE THE ENGINE OF GROWTH. THEY VENTURE INTO ALL SORTS OF BUSINESS AND PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT IN ALL AREAS. THE ARMED FORCES HERE GOES INTO ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN NEGLECTED AREAS AND FOR THAT ONE NOBODY ... read full comment
THE ARMED FORCES WORLD OVER ARE THE ENGINE OF GROWTH. THEY VENTURE INTO ALL SORTS OF BUSINESS AND PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT IN ALL AREAS. THE ARMED FORCES HERE GOES INTO ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN NEGLECTED AREAS AND FOR THAT ONE NOBODY FINDS ANYTHING WRONG BECAUSE THAT NOE IS A DIRTY AND RISKY JOB. PEOPLE LIKE FOH AMOANING THINK THAT THEY ARE MORE INTELLIGENT AND MORE QUALIFIED TO DO BANKING JOB THAN THE TYPE OF PEOPLE IN THE GHANA ARMY.ARMED FORCES. THIS IS SHALLOW THINKING AND IDEAS OF YESTER-YEARS. THE ARMED FORCES CAN GO INTO FARMING, BANKING, CONSTRUCTION, TEACHING, AND EVEN AVIATION SERVICES WHICH I BELIEVE FOH AMOANING HAS EVER BENEFITED FROM EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY.WHAT IS FOH AMOANING'S PROBLEM WITH BANKING IN THE ARMED FORCES? IS HE STILL LIVING IN THE CAGE OF COLONIAL MENTALITY. THE COLONIAL MASTERS HAVE CHANGED LONG AGO AND HAVE THEIR ARMIES INTO BUSINESS VENTURES OF ALL KINDS. FOH MUST REASON AND SPEND HIS TIME AND ENERGY WELL.
Thomas 11 years ago
More nonsense from you again. Listen why dont you just say that we dont need the the Armed Forces anymore so we should disband them and retrain them into a corporate entity? That, I will agree with you.
This nonsense comin ... read full comment
More nonsense from you again. Listen why dont you just say that we dont need the the Armed Forces anymore so we should disband them and retrain them into a corporate entity? That, I will agree with you.
This nonsense coming from People like like you who still refer to our oppressors as 'colonial Masters' is not surprising. For you, all that matters is that the colonial masters are doing something so we too must follow like idiopts and do the same thing in spite of our vastly different circumstances. Damn fool!
Justice delayed is justice denied 11 years ago
GREAT MOVE
GREAT MOVE
PAA OFLU- JATO 11 years ago
THAT WAS FROM BAD CITIZEN STILL LIVING IN THE STONE AGE. HIS ARGUMENTS SOUND SO OLD AND VERY REMOTE FROM MODERN DAY DEVELOPMENT AGENDA. THE MAN IS LATE AND HIS MOVES TO DRAG THE ARMY TO COURT IS SILLY AND RATHER MYOPIC.
THAT WAS FROM BAD CITIZEN STILL LIVING IN THE STONE AGE. HIS ARGUMENTS SOUND SO OLD AND VERY REMOTE FROM MODERN DAY DEVELOPMENT AGENDA. THE MAN IS LATE AND HIS MOVES TO DRAG THE ARMY TO COURT IS SILLY AND RATHER MYOPIC.
Brutus 11 years ago
Ghana is not Egypt or China. Encouraging the Army to set up a bank is a dangerous proposition. It must be stopped.
Ghana is not Egypt or China. Encouraging the Army to set up a bank is a dangerous proposition. It must be stopped.
Justice delayed is justice denied 11 years ago
BRIDGES AND FARMING
BRIDGES AND FARMING
nana, washington 11 years ago
In USA the army got a bank. Www.navy federal.com.This is a bank for the men in uniform and their spouse. They help them(men in uniform) in so many. Low interest rate for them to buy houses, cars, business, etc. what is this l ... read full comment
In USA the army got a bank. Www.navy federal.com.This is a bank for the men in uniform and their spouse. They help them(men in uniform) in so many. Low interest rate for them to buy houses, cars, business, etc. what is this lawyer talking about.
BENYIWAH DOE(Rat Poison) 11 years ago
why do you always compare Ghana to the US.Can you bribe someone in the US to vote for you? Its time we stop scraps about comparing Ghna to the US.
why do you always compare Ghana to the US.Can you bribe someone in the US to vote for you? Its time we stop scraps about comparing Ghna to the US.
Ghanaba 11 years ago
It would not be in the interest of mother Ghana if the military is allowed to set up their own banks. If they want to go that way then the military audited accounts should be in the public domain to ensure transparency. They ... read full comment
It would not be in the interest of mother Ghana if the military is allowed to set up their own banks. If they want to go that way then the military audited accounts should be in the public domain to ensure transparency. They should also be put on the single spine to ensure equity and fairness. Our men in uniform have the core business to ensure peace in our country. They are to defend the constitution of Ghana. They should not veered in money business otherwise their core mandate would be lost. Wicked government would be pushing monies into their accounts to silence them. BOG should be careful! Civil society should rise up against this action. This should not be allowed to happen to mother Ghana. President be wise!
nana, washington 11 years ago
where did Ghana got the ideas about democracy from. What you Benyiwah Doe you are saying doesnt added up. Again it seems you are out of touch. Africa or as matter of fact Ghana are used to chiefs to rule us and we should go b ... read full comment
where did Ghana got the ideas about democracy from. What you Benyiwah Doe you are saying doesnt added up. Again it seems you are out of touch. Africa or as matter of fact Ghana are used to chiefs to rule us and we should go back to that system. We are in 21st century and not 12000 BC. It is time we help men and women in uniform. It doesnt mean when these banks are set up you gonna see men in uniform as bankers and tellers. It is going to create employment for university grad.
abbas 11 years ago
what do u mean by bribing someone to vote for u.
what do u mean by bribing someone to vote for u.
NYARKO U.S. 11 years ago
THIS ASEM MAN IS STUPID IDIOT AND HAS A BRAIN OF CASSAVA DOUGH SITTING IN HIS BULL HEAD
THIS ASEM MAN IS STUPID IDIOT AND HAS A BRAIN OF CASSAVA DOUGH SITTING IN HIS BULL HEAD
CANADASHEABUTTER- ABUDU 11 years ago
What is wron for the Armed forces , Navy , Air Forces operating a bank .
Are they not going to follow the Standard Acts of Parliament and also the Acts of Incorperation ?
Will they not be creating jobs in the country ?
... read full comment
What is wron for the Armed forces , Navy , Air Forces operating a bank .
Are they not going to follow the Standard Acts of Parliament and also the Acts of Incorperation ?
Will they not be creating jobs in the country ?
Wake up , what about all the Miliitary establishments in USA , Britain , Egypt , Turkey etc
WAKE UP AND GAIN SOME KNOWLEDGE
& STOP FOOLING
sokatoa007 11 years ago
Is farming and bridge building not a commercial ventture as the banking business. Why not allow it or give it a test. The Ghana Armed Forces will not lose focus on their primary task.
Is farming and bridge building not a commercial ventture as the banking business. Why not allow it or give it a test. The Ghana Armed Forces will not lose focus on their primary task.
Ken Ntiamoa 11 years ago
A Credit Union for the Army and in fact, for the employees of many other established commercial enterprises is good for the economy. Credit Unions are owned by all the employees of an established company or organization equal ... read full comment
A Credit Union for the Army and in fact, for the employees of many other established commercial enterprises is good for the economy. Credit Unions are owned by all the employees of an established company or organization equally. You become a member for a small one-time contribution of say 50 cedis. You are a member as long as you remain an employee of that establishment. You do your banking there; you get cheaper loans there. They can manage your retirement savings for you. Your pay can go directly to your account at the credit bureau. However, it is important not to grant too many Credit Union licenses, because it could hurt the profitability of the commercial banks.
A commercial bank license to the Ghana Armed Forces is not a good idea.
Ken
BENYIWAH DOE(Rat Poison) 11 years ago
The Armed Forces is too corrupt. Its better we STOP it NOW.
The Armed Forces is too corrupt. Its better we STOP it NOW.
Adongo 11 years ago
I am glad you brought up the credit union issue. Maybe if the army had expressed the interest of establishing a credit union it would have augured well with Lawyer Foh-Amoaning. I personally think the lawyer should suggest al ... read full comment
I am glad you brought up the credit union issue. Maybe if the army had expressed the interest of establishing a credit union it would have augured well with Lawyer Foh-Amoaning. I personally think the lawyer should suggest alternatives and not condemn the idea of the military. His interpretation of the constitution in the situation seems a bit off tangent. What the lawyer needs to realize is things are hard and everybody in Ghana is trying to survive. The military has the obligation to protect and defend the country but they need to feed their families too. Foh- Amoaning needs to calm down and assess the situation carefully before threatening to take the case to the supreme court. I think it's all about semantics. The word "banking" is a bit of an overstretch....Maybe the correct terminology should be Credit Union.For all you know, Foh-Amoaning is being instigated by the commercial banks in Ghana to decimate the military's idea. I think such a venture will be good for the military families in Ghana and the entire country. I would want to see the issue taken to a higher level by establishing a "Forces Credit Union" that will cover not just the military but the Police, Prisons,Fire Service, Customs, Immigration etc
Jojo 11 years ago
We can't have an army with commercial interest! Next what they gonna have their own commercial trains? Buses?
This is so absurd.
Sounds like someone in the army is learning bad stuff from the Egyptian Army!
Yuk.
We can't have an army with commercial interest! Next what they gonna have their own commercial trains? Buses?
This is so absurd.
Sounds like someone in the army is learning bad stuff from the Egyptian Army!
Yuk.
WARD GDX - WE THE PEOPLE 11 years ago
P/NDC has a diabolic agenda to politicize the army and police service so they will win and earn their support to always rig election and stay in power in perpetuity.
There is nothing enticing and influencing loyalty tha ... read full comment
P/NDC has a diabolic agenda to politicize the army and police service so they will win and earn their support to always rig election and stay in power in perpetuity.
There is nothing enticing and influencing loyalty than money. If they can empower the army and its general to become powerful through money, the army will become autonomous and not subjected to the control by the State.
This is a recipe for doom for Ghana and every Ghanaian should rise up against this evil plan
Pollster 11 years ago
Master, keep quite and cope with the fact that you were sacked for indiscipline from Ghana Military Academy, This is just an attempt to get back at the system.....................There are equally competent finance expert in ... read full comment
Master, keep quite and cope with the fact that you were sacked for indiscipline from Ghana Military Academy, This is just an attempt to get back at the system.....................There are equally competent finance expert in the army. If you want to advertise your personal self as a lawyer, I think your colour is enough for that purpose, you're well known already........
BENYIWAH DOE(Rat Poison) 11 years ago
You are a fool
You are a fool
SOBOLO 11 years ago
I AGREE WITH YOU, BENYIWAH, HE IS A BIG FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
I AGREE WITH YOU, BENYIWAH, HE IS A BIG FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
Prince Tom 11 years ago
Incorporation? How can a so called lawyer talk like that? That is a shame. Soldiers as individuals have the right to own shares and can therefore own a bank as consenting individuals. Banks have exploited us for far too long ... read full comment
Incorporation? How can a so called lawyer talk like that? That is a shame. Soldiers as individuals have the right to own shares and can therefore own a bank as consenting individuals. Banks have exploited us for far too long and it is time we get wiser. The GAF has the miltary hospital ran oncommercial lines. Why don't u take it away. As soldiers we have civil rights. We vote and can own property and shares and can therefore can incorporate a bank. U can take the matter anywhere.
KU 11 years ago
Soldiers can own shares in any bank or commercial or financial entity. You don't need to open your own bank to own shares. We can't have every institution or organization owning a bank just because they feel cheated by the ba ... read full comment
Soldiers can own shares in any bank or commercial or financial entity. You don't need to open your own bank to own shares. We can't have every institution or organization owning a bank just because they feel cheated by the banking system. If this is allowed to happen we shall see all other government institutions also opening banks. who will be customers in the existing Government banks like GCB, ADB etc?
bogoso 11 years ago
when you are being led by crooked people this is what happens.
Its not the army fault, if we had moved all their bases to the bush, they wont be competing with our businesses, where in this world can this happen if its not N ... read full comment
when you are being led by crooked people this is what happens.
Its not the army fault, if we had moved all their bases to the bush, they wont be competing with our businesses, where in this world can this happen if its not NDC , Ghana.
I feel sorry for my own country with these people leading us.
Prince Oto 11 years ago
Soldiers just like all citizens have the right to own property and so can own shares in a bank. Soldiers need their their own bank to take care of their welfare needs. Members of the military can therefore come together to ra ... read full comment
Soldiers just like all citizens have the right to own property and so can own shares in a bank. Soldiers need their their own bank to take care of their welfare needs. Members of the military can therefore come together to raise their own money and incorporate a bank. This lawyer may be working in one of the banks sucking the blood of soldiers and exploiting them financially. Please take the soldiers to court and don't play to the public gallery and let us see what happens. That is the rule of law not the rule of the media. Military bank good idea.
bogoso 11 years ago
The military leader needs to be sacked for evening having this idea.
we are very hungry in this country and the military could have farmed to give us food, they have become stylish so they want business.
useless military
The military leader needs to be sacked for evening having this idea.
we are very hungry in this country and the military could have farmed to give us food, they have become stylish so they want business.
useless military
PAA OFLU- JATO 11 years ago
IF IT IS FOOD FROM THE MILITARY FARMING THAT WILL SAVE YOU THEN JUST GO GET A COFFIN READY. DON'T YOU HAVE HANDS AND LEGS TO PRODUCE FOOD TO FEED YOURSELF?
IF IT IS FOOD FROM THE MILITARY FARMING THAT WILL SAVE YOU THEN JUST GO GET A COFFIN READY. DON'T YOU HAVE HANDS AND LEGS TO PRODUCE FOOD TO FEED YOURSELF?
SOBOLO 11 years ago
BOGOSO, YOU ARE VERY STUPID, YOU LAZY MAN, YOU WANT THE MILITARY TO FARM BEFORE YOU CAN EAT HOW STUPID.
BOGOSO, YOU ARE VERY STUPID, YOU LAZY MAN, YOU WANT THE MILITARY TO FARM BEFORE YOU CAN EAT HOW STUPID.
CASTLE BOY 11 years ago
Mahama being Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces will ask his men to kill Akufo Addo if the court rulled in favour of Nana Addo.
Mahama being Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces will ask his men to kill Akufo Addo if the court rulled in favour of Nana Addo.
ADWEN 11 years ago
This is what happens when there is chaos in a country, where people vote for people because he looks more presentable or sober than the other althouah he lacks integrity and transparency by any measure.
Have the army not got ... read full comment
This is what happens when there is chaos in a country, where people vote for people because he looks more presentable or sober than the other althouah he lacks integrity and transparency by any measure.
Have the army not got any more work to do to address issues at the hotspots in Ghana, Have they completed research into all the social, political, etc facing the country? The military feel they have nothing else to do so the want to use the TAXPAYER'S MONEY, I repeat, the TAXPAYER'S MONEY, to run their own bank.
Whoever, came out with this idea is in deep dream and must wake up and be reminded that he is not sleeping in his private house but in a military barracks where his/her dreams must always be how to dream up strategies and tactics to defend Ghana not to use his/her uniform to amass wealth at the expense of the TAXPAYER.
NONSENSE!!!
Let this happen under the watch of the clueless, mediocre, man of low integrity, incompetent, corrupt vice president, turned president.
PAA OFLU- JATO 11 years ago
YOU ARE GORRILA THAT FELA RANSON KUTI TALKED ABOUT IN HIS SONG "MISS ROAD". ALL YOU WILL CAUSE WILL BE CONFUSION, CHAOS AND SCATTER. WHO IS MORE STUPID THAN THAN YOU IN THIS CASE. YOU ARE VERY BLIND AND NOT EVEN AWARE OF WHAT ... read full comment
YOU ARE GORRILA THAT FELA RANSON KUTI TALKED ABOUT IN HIS SONG "MISS ROAD". ALL YOU WILL CAUSE WILL BE CONFUSION, CHAOS AND SCATTER. WHO IS MORE STUPID THAN THAN YOU IN THIS CASE. YOU ARE VERY BLIND AND NOT EVEN AWARE OF WHAT IS HAPPENING WORLD WIDE. VERY INWARD LOOKING.
ADWEN 11 years ago
What you wrote was not comprehensible. You have no idea to articulate on this issue, so keep quiet. People like you lacking ideas on topical issues just come here to vent your warped ideas and frustrations.
You need to go to ... read full comment
What you wrote was not comprehensible. You have no idea to articulate on this issue, so keep quiet. People like you lacking ideas on topical issues just come here to vent your warped ideas and frustrations.
You need to go to school to get some sense in your tabula rasa!
home sweet home 11 years ago
if you think can create instability in the country by just creating unnecessary tension in the country then please sorry.Armed Forces is ready for such people like you and those hooligans.if the Armed Forces want to establish ... read full comment
if you think can create instability in the country by just creating unnecessary tension in the country then please sorry.Armed Forces is ready for such people like you and those hooligans.if the Armed Forces want to establish a bank they will never use any task payers money,the Armed Forces has money or can ask troops to contribute an amount as seed money to start with so please lets help the Armed Forces to create job and help their ex service men who will contribute before they proceed on pension to enjoy their retirement.
Adobiah 11 years ago
look at who is talking do you know the money that we for this country on peacekeeping mention every 6 month we the Armed forces will never give up. you can do anything okay u hear me.
look at who is talking do you know the money that we for this country on peacekeeping mention every 6 month we the Armed forces will never give up. you can do anything okay u hear me.
KWAKU BALOTELLI 11 years ago
YOU ARE A STUPID FOOL.TRAVEL N SEE.EVEN EGYPT ARMY WAS ABLE TO HOST A FULL CONTIGENT OF GHANAIAN [SPORTS] SOLDIERS IN THEIR 4 STAR HOTEL WHICH I WAS ONE OF THEM.LIKEWISE KENYA.THEY ALSO BANKS THAT THEY OPERATE.FIND OUT FROM T ... read full comment
YOU ARE A STUPID FOOL.TRAVEL N SEE.EVEN EGYPT ARMY WAS ABLE TO HOST A FULL CONTIGENT OF GHANAIAN [SPORTS] SOLDIERS IN THEIR 4 STAR HOTEL WHICH I WAS ONE OF THEM.LIKEWISE KENYA.THEY ALSO BANKS THAT THEY OPERATE.FIND OUT FROM THE GHANA EMBASSY OR DIRECTOR GENERAL CAIRO.POTORICO NGWI NGWE[FORKING ALBINO WHO COUD"NT MANAGE] GBA
stupid lawyer mind your business 11 years ago
this lawyer is stupid
this lawyer is stupid
Alex London 11 years ago
What a daft idea. Please please GAF do what you are good at. Defending the nation. Also, help to deal with the enemies within - the armed robbers. Take them on.
What a daft idea. Please please GAF do what you are good at. Defending the nation. Also, help to deal with the enemies within - the armed robbers. Take them on.
Ghanaian 11 years ago
I am a retired soldier and support the lawyer, BOG should not make that mistake.
I am a retired soldier and support the lawyer, BOG should not make that mistake.
Tetteh Klokpe 11 years ago
This man is a joker, go to just Egypt and see how many factories, banks, hotels and farms the Egyptian Army has. You sit in Ghana and talk anyhow. Did care to know the problems soldiers go through when they travel and give c ... read full comment
This man is a joker, go to just Egypt and see how many factories, banks, hotels and farms the Egyptian Army has. You sit in Ghana and talk anyhow. Did care to know the problems soldiers go through when they travel and give cheques to the families. They should have their own bank, we are in modern Ghana not Foh Amoaning's Gold Coast ideas. GHANA ARMY go ahead I support you 100% form what I saw in Egypt.
JUSTICE 11 years ago
LAWYER OFREE,THANK GOD YOU ARE IN GHANA.IF YOU WERE TO BE FOUND SOMEWHERE ELSE IN THIS PART OF THE WORLD,SOMEONE WOULD HAVE MADE CASH OUT OF YOU.
LAWYER OFREE,THANK GOD YOU ARE IN GHANA.IF YOU WERE TO BE FOUND SOMEWHERE ELSE IN THIS PART OF THE WORLD,SOMEONE WOULD HAVE MADE CASH OUT OF YOU.
yaw v 11 years ago
i dont support this idea becoz only a group of people will enjoy n we shld not 4get that the army was formed to provide security n protect the nation not to go into business.Lets all wake up n prevent this.
i dont support this idea becoz only a group of people will enjoy n we shld not 4get that the army was formed to provide security n protect the nation not to go into business.Lets all wake up n prevent this.
Prof Oja 11 years ago
Is truly a marvel ! I THINK THEY WILL START THINKING OF MILITARY UNIVERSITY BUT A BANK. Oh My people!
Is truly a marvel ! I THINK THEY WILL START THINKING OF MILITARY UNIVERSITY BUT A BANK. Oh My people!
Jato P 11 years ago
I support you.
I support you.
Bisismilahi 11 years ago
Is there any article that forbids the Army from receiving and stocking money ?
Is there any article that forbids the Army from receiving and stocking money ?
MIKE 11 years ago
The Ghana Armed Forces should concentrate on their core mandate and see how best they can join the other security services strategies to solve the armed robbery issues in the country.
The high command of the Armed Forces sho ... read full comment
The Ghana Armed Forces should concentrate on their core mandate and see how best they can join the other security services strategies to solve the armed robbery issues in the country.
The high command of the Armed Forces should refer to their regulations whether their decisions fall in line.
abbas 11 years ago
the beauty of democracy, but be remembered u dont emulate what the other guys(npp) are doing, ones court is court and not attacking innocent citizens
the beauty of democracy, but be remembered u dont emulate what the other guys(npp) are doing, ones court is court and not attacking innocent citizens
BOGA 11 years ago
PAPA LAWYER HEAD FOR THE SUPREME COURT. HURRY UP AND DON'T WASTE TIME.
BUT HAVE YOU THOUGHT OF THE 37 MILITARY HOSPITAL THE MILITARY RUNS THAT YOU AND I ENJOY?
WELL WHAT IS DEMOCRACY FOR IF YOU DON'T HEAD FOR THE COURTS ... read full comment
PAPA LAWYER HEAD FOR THE SUPREME COURT. HURRY UP AND DON'T WASTE TIME.
BUT HAVE YOU THOUGHT OF THE 37 MILITARY HOSPITAL THE MILITARY RUNS THAT YOU AND I ENJOY?
WELL WHAT IS DEMOCRACY FOR IF YOU DON'T HEAD FOR THE COURTS!
IT IS THE AGE OF SUPREME COURT CASES. NOTE HOWEVER, THAT "BECAUSE YOU HAVE TEETH, DOES NOT MEAN YOU CAN CHEW BONES"
Future Judge 11 years ago
Who brought this crab idea? Do we have something like that in the world somewhere?????????
Who brought this crab idea? Do we have something like that in the world somewhere?????????
Solomon Dormenyo Quist 11 years ago
Woao, Ghana will soon become litigation crazy like the USA. Was I surprised to read about a case in the USA some years back about a man suing a fast food outlet for becoming obese because he was a regular patron? And you wond ... read full comment
Woao, Ghana will soon become litigation crazy like the USA. Was I surprised to read about a case in the USA some years back about a man suing a fast food outlet for becoming obese because he was a regular patron? And you wonder if the management each day without fail came to drag him by the hair from his house to go and binge on their delicacies.
What is this "renowned" lawyer beating his chest about? I think he is by this stunt trying keep alive his so-called renowned reputation.
Mr. Oushuuuuu 11 years ago
Is there any law precluding state institutions from going into business ventures.Are there military banks in other parts of the world?.I don't think the BOG and military hierarchy are oblivious of this fact.
Is there any law precluding state institutions from going into business ventures.Are there military banks in other parts of the world?.I don't think the BOG and military hierarchy are oblivious of this fact.
lariba 11 years ago
Give me a break! Why even waste our time with this nonsence.What are we now,North Korea?
Give me a break! Why even waste our time with this nonsence.What are we now,North Korea?
Sam Ayi Kwabena Marfo 11 years ago
I hope President Mahama will be smart enough to deprive these empty heads behind this bingo club of a bank. There is no army anywhere on the earth so far as my small brain can remember that runs it's own bank, on the other si ... read full comment
I hope President Mahama will be smart enough to deprive these empty heads behind this bingo club of a bank. There is no army anywhere on the earth so far as my small brain can remember that runs it's own bank, on the other side of the coin it's a record breaking move. They will certainly go bankrupt and guess what they'll turn their guns on us to bail them out or they're going to take over the country once they've found out how sweet money can be. The army is run by the government with national funds and not any military bank. Maybe the armies in Mars are being run on private banks.
Bob 11 years ago
God have mercy on us. There is something wrong with our leaders.
God have mercy on us. There is something wrong with our leaders.
Edward 11 years ago
But why do they need a bank for. They concentrate on defending the nation.
But why do they need a bank for. They concentrate on defending the nation.
Charles Yeboah 11 years ago
Is this man a lawyer? I don't believe it. We need to grow, has he considered the number of people that Ghana Armed Forces bank going to employ if open. Look it is time for us to delope and forget about quoting nonses artcles ... read full comment
Is this man a lawyer? I don't believe it. We need to grow, has he considered the number of people that Ghana Armed Forces bank going to employ if open. Look it is time for us to delope and forget about quoting nonses artcles to support nonsense argument. Ask him if the bank is open and his is employ as a bank manager he will stop him not to work there? Foolish talk people are looking for job and you are there saying what u want.
ALHAJI KUKRUDU 11 years ago
Moses, you are 100% right. GFA have no business venturing into banking. It is only here in Ghana that we do things any how. If they veer into banking, they will be acting "ultra vires."
Moses, you are 100% right. GFA have no business venturing into banking. It is only here in Ghana that we do things any how. If they veer into banking, they will be acting "ultra vires."
ALHAJI KUKRUDU 11 years ago
Moses, you are right. How will they even raise the minimum capital requirement which now stands at 100 million cedis? By valuing GAF assets or using the peace keeping accounts both of which belong to the tax payer?
Moses, you are right. How will they even raise the minimum capital requirement which now stands at 100 million cedis? By valuing GAF assets or using the peace keeping accounts both of which belong to the tax payer?
kwame 11 years ago
is not good for military to hold a bank industry please ahaba Ghana democracy NDC why
is not good for military to hold a bank industry please ahaba Ghana democracy NDC why
d joe.CONNECTICUT U.S.A 11 years ago
I THINK THIS ALBINO LAWYER IS JUST OUT TO GAIN PUBLIC POPULARITY,BECAUSE HIS REASONS DONT MAKE SENSE.HE SEEMS TO BE LIVING IN "A STONE AGE "STATE OF MIND.MILLITARY BANKS ARE ALL OVER THE WORLD.AMERICA IS AN EXAMPLE.IF THE AR ... read full comment
I THINK THIS ALBINO LAWYER IS JUST OUT TO GAIN PUBLIC POPULARITY,BECAUSE HIS REASONS DONT MAKE SENSE.HE SEEMS TO BE LIVING IN "A STONE AGE "STATE OF MIND.MILLITARY BANKS ARE ALL OVER THE WORLD.AMERICA IS AN EXAMPLE.IF THE ARMED FORCES IS A STATE INSTITUTION.;ARE THEY NOT HUMANS WITH SAME RIGHTS AND INTERESTS LIKE OTHERS.IS IT WRONG FOR THEM TO WANT TO MAKE LIFE BETTER FOR THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES.WHEN THE PEACE AND STABILITY OF THE NATION DEPENDS ON THEIR ALLEGIENCE TO THE NATION.WHAT IS HE TALKING ABOUT
KWABENA JONES. 11 years ago
The least they can do is to set up a credit union but not a bank. The laws of the land expressly forbids and frowns upon such an establishment.
The least they can do is to set up a credit union but not a bank. The laws of the land expressly forbids and frowns upon such an establishment.
o! Ghanaba 11 years ago
thiefs, cos we go for loan and they take big profit, they dont want us to operate that bank so thatwe can take care of ourselves.thieffffffs
thiefs, cos we go for loan and they take big profit, they dont want us to operate that bank so thatwe can take care of ourselves.thieffffffs
Tuf. Osei 11 years ago
Tread lightly. The next move will be oil business, then this and that till every business becomes military owned. The army is solely there to defend the nation not to exploit us for profits. Before we know it, we will have a ... read full comment
Tread lightly. The next move will be oil business, then this and that till every business becomes military owned. The army is solely there to defend the nation not to exploit us for profits. Before we know it, we will have a very money-corrupt military that will be more interested in their fiduciary interest than defending us.
Ebo Crentsil 11 years ago
As a former Army Officer who has lived in Maryland USA, for ore than 10 years, I want Lawyer Amoaning to know that that there exist a Bank or Banking Services in US serving the needs of the Military.
If he can contact e at y ... read full comment
As a former Army Officer who has lived in Maryland USA, for ore than 10 years, I want Lawyer Amoaning to know that that there exist a Bank or Banking Services in US serving the needs of the Military.
If he can contact e at y email- jwcren01@yahoo,com, I can feed hi all the necessary information. I think they need it and it will provide them with a quick and easy access to funding for their personal needs and projects. These days people travel a lot, and always want to bring in ideas to make life worth living. My friend wake up your primitive ideas.
Nii Akwei 11 years ago
Our problems are home grown. Let's put our economic house in order first. We need strong institutions to make things work: Checks and Balances in government
Our problems are home grown. Let's put our economic house in order first. We need strong institutions to make things work: Checks and Balances in government
al-Truism, Kwahu Tafo. 11 years ago
Soon we shall have the TEACHERS' BANK in Ghana. I am sure teachers' will not be denied this time. ARMED FORCES BANK? Good start.
Soon we shall have the TEACHERS' BANK in Ghana. I am sure teachers' will not be denied this time. ARMED FORCES BANK? Good start.
An Army Bank may not be a good idea. For instance, suppose the said Army Bank is in financial distress and becomes insolvent who meets the payment of its creditors? Is it the tax payer or who?
CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS
Dove; A Town Where It Is A Taboo To Menstruate, Give Birth And Bury The Dead
It is a taboo for women to give birth to babies or even menstruate in Dove, a town in the Mafi Traditional Area of the ...
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And so what? What is your kobi in this? Rather tell to vote wisely next time.
THIS LAWYER HAS CLEARLY SHOWN HE IS NOT ABREAST WITH TIMES. HIS ARGUMENTS ARE SO SHALLOW AND ONE WONDERS THE MOTIVE BEHIND ALL THAT SCRAP ABOUT THE ARMED FORCES BEING A STATE INSTITUTION AND SO CANNOT GO INTO BUSINESS VENTURE ...
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When Kwaku Baako informed us about the atrocities of Kwasi Pratt during PNDC Regime, some of us did not believe until the truth was confirmed during the NRC. Kwasi Pratt is the most dangerous Journalist Ghana had ever have, h ...
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Oh,so we have albino lawyers in Ghana.Does he go to court?I am told that albinos[ofiri]cannot see well during the day or he goes to court during the night.His posture on the army bank issue is just for self advertisement.
Obibini, you are a foolish man. When the man is challenging the unconstitutional venture the Armed forces want to go in, you are writing about albino. The Armed Forces should rather venture into commercial farming and even us ...
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Why not form a credit union for the army?
Kwabena Amoafo you want prison labour to be used on military farms.Is the military there to do farming work or to defend the nation?If the army cannot establish a bank then it can also not establish farms.Prisoners are in pri ...
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OMG this Ofrijato is sooooo UGLY what do he know about army and bank? Albino can't realy see during the day do he go to court at night for real? I think they need them albinos in Lagos so you'll be RICH. Tell him to put on ...
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Kwabena Amoafo Obinini is 100% right, albino are not human being they are all animals they are need in Lagos period.
Dear OBIBINI, please can you tell me what sort of intelligence Lawyer Amoaning being an albino has got to do with the issue at stake? What really matters to our dear country is the issue on the table . Even if he's come from ...
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Lawyer Amoaning should also note that this Armed Forces Bank will create Employment and Banking Services(Housing & Car loans etc.) in Accra, Tema, Takoradi, Ho, Kumasi, Sunyani & Tamale. I know the problems and hustle they go ...
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What are you talking about? The Armed Forces Banking issue; is it part of their duties? I think it is a wrong move and must not be allowed.
Lawyer, i hold you in high esteem but this one is below the belt. Come to th United State the Navy has a bank called the the Navy Federal Credit Union. All the empolyees are civilians and the bank serve the needs of most ser ...
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WELL SAID MY BROTHER ODENEHOKWAME.
I DON'T SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH GHANA ARMED FORCES HAVING THEIR OWN BANKS.
PEOPLE STILL NEED TO BE EDUCATED ON SOME ISSUES LIKE THIS.
AND FOLKS STOP DOWNGRADING ALBINOS THEY WERE ALL CRE ...
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Is it part of the duties of the Armed Forces?
Do you really think like this in 2013?
your comment is really sad and unfortunate. Why are u attacking his looks as opposed to telling us your opinion about the issue under discussion. if you don't have anything intelligent to contribute, please refrain from velli ...
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The banking business is one area we must stop the army from going into. This could lead to massive corruption in the Executive arm of government whose leader is the President and Commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
How d ...
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It's unfortunate Paa, to subject yourself to such plain ridiccule by baselessly attacking the personality of Foh Amoaning instead of the content of his submission. He addresed himself well but quoting the constitution and eve ...
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The learned lawyer is right. The Army is NOT a commercial bussiness entity and CANNOT go into bussiness to earn it,s own money. Are we talking about MERCENARIES here, or what criminality/ies, do we want our soldiers to commit ...
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I hope this is not a case of a lawyer seeking cheap popularity! Which law FORBIDS the army, that is what we should be told, not speculation about the law!!!!The army has lawyers too to advise on such matters!But if they have ...
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Whose money are these Army folks going to invest in this venture? The money that the Government gives allocates for defense?
What is Moses Foh-Amoaning's point?
Himself a product of Burma Camp, ( his father an Army Chaplain)you would expect that someone of his calibre would support INNOVATION such as this. It baffles me to think that in this day ...
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With this background I can see he is looking for attention. GBC/TV3/TV AFRICA/METRO TV, PLEASE GIVE HIM A SPORTS PLATFORM OR EVEN A LEGAL ONE TITLED: THE LAW AND GHANAIAN STATE INSTITUTIONS!!!i MUST ADMIT i ENJOY HIS 'DOGO TU ...
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Whose money are they going to invest? THINK.
Paa Oflu Jato as you call yourself, first of all writing in block letters is as offensive as is your misplaced logic. I agree with Foh-Amoaning 100%. Here we are dealing not with the American Army but the Ghanaian Armed Force ...
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SACK THE CORRUPT THIEF MAN FROM THE ARMY. HE SOLD MILITARY LANDS FOR HIS DIRTY POCKET.
GO AND SACK HIM ---HE IS WAITING FOR YOU TO DO THAT.
Go fight in Mali
Now they want to go into banking? They are probably telling the President that his security depends on the Military.
No way.
THE ARMED FORCES WORLD OVER ARE THE ENGINE OF GROWTH. THEY VENTURE INTO ALL SORTS OF BUSINESS AND PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT IN ALL AREAS. THE ARMED FORCES HERE GOES INTO ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN NEGLECTED AREAS AND FOR THAT ONE NOBODY ...
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More nonsense from you again. Listen why dont you just say that we dont need the the Armed Forces anymore so we should disband them and retrain them into a corporate entity? That, I will agree with you.
This nonsense comin ...
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GREAT MOVE
THAT WAS FROM BAD CITIZEN STILL LIVING IN THE STONE AGE. HIS ARGUMENTS SOUND SO OLD AND VERY REMOTE FROM MODERN DAY DEVELOPMENT AGENDA. THE MAN IS LATE AND HIS MOVES TO DRAG THE ARMY TO COURT IS SILLY AND RATHER MYOPIC.
Ghana is not Egypt or China. Encouraging the Army to set up a bank is a dangerous proposition. It must be stopped.
BRIDGES AND FARMING
In USA the army got a bank. Www.navy federal.com.This is a bank for the men in uniform and their spouse. They help them(men in uniform) in so many. Low interest rate for them to buy houses, cars, business, etc. what is this l ...
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why do you always compare Ghana to the US.Can you bribe someone in the US to vote for you? Its time we stop scraps about comparing Ghna to the US.
It would not be in the interest of mother Ghana if the military is allowed to set up their own banks. If they want to go that way then the military audited accounts should be in the public domain to ensure transparency. They ...
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where did Ghana got the ideas about democracy from. What you Benyiwah Doe you are saying doesnt added up. Again it seems you are out of touch. Africa or as matter of fact Ghana are used to chiefs to rule us and we should go b ...
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what do u mean by bribing someone to vote for u.
THIS ASEM MAN IS STUPID IDIOT AND HAS A BRAIN OF CASSAVA DOUGH SITTING IN HIS BULL HEAD
What is wron for the Armed forces , Navy , Air Forces operating a bank .
Are they not going to follow the Standard Acts of Parliament and also the Acts of Incorperation ?
Will they not be creating jobs in the country ?
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Is farming and bridge building not a commercial ventture as the banking business. Why not allow it or give it a test. The Ghana Armed Forces will not lose focus on their primary task.
A Credit Union for the Army and in fact, for the employees of many other established commercial enterprises is good for the economy. Credit Unions are owned by all the employees of an established company or organization equal ...
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The Armed Forces is too corrupt. Its better we STOP it NOW.
I am glad you brought up the credit union issue. Maybe if the army had expressed the interest of establishing a credit union it would have augured well with Lawyer Foh-Amoaning. I personally think the lawyer should suggest al ...
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We can't have an army with commercial interest! Next what they gonna have their own commercial trains? Buses?
This is so absurd.
Sounds like someone in the army is learning bad stuff from the Egyptian Army!
Yuk.
P/NDC has a diabolic agenda to politicize the army and police service so they will win and earn their support to always rig election and stay in power in perpetuity.
There is nothing enticing and influencing loyalty tha ...
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Master, keep quite and cope with the fact that you were sacked for indiscipline from Ghana Military Academy, This is just an attempt to get back at the system.....................There are equally competent finance expert in ...
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You are a fool
I AGREE WITH YOU, BENYIWAH, HE IS A BIG FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
Incorporation? How can a so called lawyer talk like that? That is a shame. Soldiers as individuals have the right to own shares and can therefore own a bank as consenting individuals. Banks have exploited us for far too long ...
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Soldiers can own shares in any bank or commercial or financial entity. You don't need to open your own bank to own shares. We can't have every institution or organization owning a bank just because they feel cheated by the ba ...
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when you are being led by crooked people this is what happens.
Its not the army fault, if we had moved all their bases to the bush, they wont be competing with our businesses, where in this world can this happen if its not N ...
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Soldiers just like all citizens have the right to own property and so can own shares in a bank. Soldiers need their their own bank to take care of their welfare needs. Members of the military can therefore come together to ra ...
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The military leader needs to be sacked for evening having this idea.
we are very hungry in this country and the military could have farmed to give us food, they have become stylish so they want business.
useless military
IF IT IS FOOD FROM THE MILITARY FARMING THAT WILL SAVE YOU THEN JUST GO GET A COFFIN READY. DON'T YOU HAVE HANDS AND LEGS TO PRODUCE FOOD TO FEED YOURSELF?
BOGOSO, YOU ARE VERY STUPID, YOU LAZY MAN, YOU WANT THE MILITARY TO FARM BEFORE YOU CAN EAT HOW STUPID.
Mahama being Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces will ask his men to kill Akufo Addo if the court rulled in favour of Nana Addo.
This is what happens when there is chaos in a country, where people vote for people because he looks more presentable or sober than the other althouah he lacks integrity and transparency by any measure.
Have the army not got ...
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YOU ARE GORRILA THAT FELA RANSON KUTI TALKED ABOUT IN HIS SONG "MISS ROAD". ALL YOU WILL CAUSE WILL BE CONFUSION, CHAOS AND SCATTER. WHO IS MORE STUPID THAN THAN YOU IN THIS CASE. YOU ARE VERY BLIND AND NOT EVEN AWARE OF WHAT ...
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What you wrote was not comprehensible. You have no idea to articulate on this issue, so keep quiet. People like you lacking ideas on topical issues just come here to vent your warped ideas and frustrations.
You need to go to ...
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if you think can create instability in the country by just creating unnecessary tension in the country then please sorry.Armed Forces is ready for such people like you and those hooligans.if the Armed Forces want to establish ...
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look at who is talking do you know the money that we for this country on peacekeeping mention every 6 month we the Armed forces will never give up. you can do anything okay u hear me.
YOU ARE A STUPID FOOL.TRAVEL N SEE.EVEN EGYPT ARMY WAS ABLE TO HOST A FULL CONTIGENT OF GHANAIAN [SPORTS] SOLDIERS IN THEIR 4 STAR HOTEL WHICH I WAS ONE OF THEM.LIKEWISE KENYA.THEY ALSO BANKS THAT THEY OPERATE.FIND OUT FROM T ...
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this lawyer is stupid
What a daft idea. Please please GAF do what you are good at. Defending the nation. Also, help to deal with the enemies within - the armed robbers. Take them on.
I am a retired soldier and support the lawyer, BOG should not make that mistake.
This man is a joker, go to just Egypt and see how many factories, banks, hotels and farms the Egyptian Army has. You sit in Ghana and talk anyhow. Did care to know the problems soldiers go through when they travel and give c ...
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LAWYER OFREE,THANK GOD YOU ARE IN GHANA.IF YOU WERE TO BE FOUND SOMEWHERE ELSE IN THIS PART OF THE WORLD,SOMEONE WOULD HAVE MADE CASH OUT OF YOU.
i dont support this idea becoz only a group of people will enjoy n we shld not 4get that the army was formed to provide security n protect the nation not to go into business.Lets all wake up n prevent this.
Is truly a marvel ! I THINK THEY WILL START THINKING OF MILITARY UNIVERSITY BUT A BANK. Oh My people!
I support you.
Is there any article that forbids the Army from receiving and stocking money ?
The Ghana Armed Forces should concentrate on their core mandate and see how best they can join the other security services strategies to solve the armed robbery issues in the country.
The high command of the Armed Forces sho ...
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the beauty of democracy, but be remembered u dont emulate what the other guys(npp) are doing, ones court is court and not attacking innocent citizens
PAPA LAWYER HEAD FOR THE SUPREME COURT. HURRY UP AND DON'T WASTE TIME.
BUT HAVE YOU THOUGHT OF THE 37 MILITARY HOSPITAL THE MILITARY RUNS THAT YOU AND I ENJOY?
WELL WHAT IS DEMOCRACY FOR IF YOU DON'T HEAD FOR THE COURTS ...
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Who brought this crab idea? Do we have something like that in the world somewhere?????????
Woao, Ghana will soon become litigation crazy like the USA. Was I surprised to read about a case in the USA some years back about a man suing a fast food outlet for becoming obese because he was a regular patron? And you wond ...
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Is there any law precluding state institutions from going into business ventures.Are there military banks in other parts of the world?.I don't think the BOG and military hierarchy are oblivious of this fact.
Give me a break! Why even waste our time with this nonsence.What are we now,North Korea?
I hope President Mahama will be smart enough to deprive these empty heads behind this bingo club of a bank. There is no army anywhere on the earth so far as my small brain can remember that runs it's own bank, on the other si ...
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God have mercy on us. There is something wrong with our leaders.
But why do they need a bank for. They concentrate on defending the nation.
Is this man a lawyer? I don't believe it. We need to grow, has he considered the number of people that Ghana Armed Forces bank going to employ if open. Look it is time for us to delope and forget about quoting nonses artcles ...
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Moses, you are 100% right. GFA have no business venturing into banking. It is only here in Ghana that we do things any how. If they veer into banking, they will be acting "ultra vires."
Moses, you are right. How will they even raise the minimum capital requirement which now stands at 100 million cedis? By valuing GAF assets or using the peace keeping accounts both of which belong to the tax payer?
is not good for military to hold a bank industry please ahaba Ghana democracy NDC why
I THINK THIS ALBINO LAWYER IS JUST OUT TO GAIN PUBLIC POPULARITY,BECAUSE HIS REASONS DONT MAKE SENSE.HE SEEMS TO BE LIVING IN "A STONE AGE "STATE OF MIND.MILLITARY BANKS ARE ALL OVER THE WORLD.AMERICA IS AN EXAMPLE.IF THE AR ...
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The least they can do is to set up a credit union but not a bank. The laws of the land expressly forbids and frowns upon such an establishment.
thiefs, cos we go for loan and they take big profit, they dont want us to operate that bank so thatwe can take care of ourselves.thieffffffs
Tread lightly. The next move will be oil business, then this and that till every business becomes military owned. The army is solely there to defend the nation not to exploit us for profits. Before we know it, we will have a ...
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As a former Army Officer who has lived in Maryland USA, for ore than 10 years, I want Lawyer Amoaning to know that that there exist a Bank or Banking Services in US serving the needs of the Military.
If he can contact e at y ...
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Our problems are home grown. Let's put our economic house in order first. We need strong institutions to make things work: Checks and Balances in government
Soon we shall have the TEACHERS' BANK in Ghana. I am sure teachers' will not be denied this time. ARMED FORCES BANK? Good start.